Winging It: A Crystal Palace Podcast

After a week off, Winging It returns with plenty to catch up on and not an awful lot to celebrate. We briefly revisit the defeat to Newcastle before turning our attention to a League Cup victory over Fulham and a home quarter-final against Sunderland.Back in the Premier League, things are looking rather less rosy. We discuss Mateta's red card against Spurs, another disappointing defeat and the growing pressure on Pierre Sage. Is time running out for the Frenchman, or does he deserve more patience?Finally, we look ahead to Hoffenheim and Liverpool, two fixtures that could have a big say in where Palace's season goes next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, that was thoroughly depressing. A defeat in Lyon, some disgraceful treatment of Palace fans by the French authorities, and then the small matter of a 5-0 humiliation against Brighton. Sacré bleu!This week, it's just Terence and Sam trying to make sense of a truly miserable week for Palace. How did things go so spectacularly wrong against our biggest rivals? Is Pierre Sage's new system simply taking time to bed in, or are there more fundamental problems? And how much responsibility lies with the players, the manager and those responsible for recruitment?We debate whether Sage deserves more time, look ahead to a daunting run of fixtures and discuss the latest controversy surrounding Phoenix the eagle. Because apparently even the mascot can't escape the drama at Selhurst Park.Liberté, Égalité, Misère. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“At the end of the day, we always win.” Well, Evangelos, not this time.It's a game of firsts as Palace finally beat Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at the 13th attempt. Kamada scores his first Premier League goal, Pino bags his first at home, and Oliver Glasner's reunion with Palace doesn't quite go according to plan. We discuss the 3-1 victory in depth including one touch football and handball goals. Attention then turns to Lyon, where Sage returns to his old stomping ground and Palace fans prepare for a European away day that might involve more tear gas than football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s international break time, but there’s still plenty going on at Palace. We round up which Eagles have been making an impact for their countries, before giving exactly the appropriate amount of attention to a 2-0 friendly defeat to Bristol City.Off the pitch, Steve Parish has been talking to The Athletic about everything from the Holmesdale Fanatics and the Selhurst atmosphere to the Main Stand, Sarr, Mateta and life under Pierre Sage. Meanwhile, Palace are reportedly seeking new investment at a valuation of £900m. Yes, £900m.We also talk on the Manchester City financial ruling, what they’ve actually been found guilty of and what an appropriate punishment looks like.Plus, we look ahead to Oliver Glasner’s return to Selhurst with Nottingham Forest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Palace are back winning in Europe, with a victory over Lech Poznań inspired, naturally, by Terence’s daughter.We discuss the article suggesting Pierre Sage’s job was already in danger, much to Hesketh’s disgust, before Sage apparently “saved” himself with a disciplined 0-0 draw at Leeds. But forget the football for a moment, because the real question is whether one of Britain’s great poets somehow predicted Quinten Timber gliding across a football pitch centuries ago.And finally, there was absolutely no chance we were getting through an episode without discussing Andros Townsend being rolled over in Thailand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Palace lose 3-2 to Ipswich and there’s plenty to get into.We take a proper look at the defensive frailties, a group of players still getting to know each other, the adjustment to a new style of play and whether there were any signs of what Pierre Sage is ultimately trying to build.There was at least one - Jørgen Strand Larsen’s equaliser, which gave us a glimpse of what a Sage Palace might eventually look like when it all clicks.And after the final whistle, the good news is that everyone reacted to the defeat with complete calm, perspective and restraint... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Palace beat Fulham 3-2 and Middlesbrough 3-0, and while neither result is enough to start getting carried away, they do at least feel like the first baby steps towards something resembling a decent football team.We talk Pierre Sage leaving Guessand and McNeill out of the squad after poor performances, and whether a bit of ruthlessness is exactly what this group needs. Jørgen Strand Larsen has also started brightly, which means there’s only one sensible question to ask: is he the messiah?Elsewhere, we get into the Palace Women substitution debacle, wish Aki Riihilahti a happy 50th birthday, and take another look at the transfer window with some alternative choices for Palace’s best and worst signings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The transfer window is entering its final hours and Palace are right in the middle of it. We discuss the will-he-won’t-he saga of Malick Fofana, Munoz heading to Forest, Liverpool unsettling Sarr and the arrival of Ahanor on loan, plus all the other rumours doing the rounds as the deadline approaches.Then it’s time for our annual season predictions. Who’ll finish as Palace’s top scorer? Who gets the most assists? Who’ll be Player of the Year? Where will we finish in the league? And, most importantly, what completely outrageous prediction are we willing to put our names to this time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Palace start the new season with defeat at Everton after a frustrating afternoon in front of goal. We talk missed chances, what went wrong and whether there were still signs to be encouraged by.Away from the pitch, there’s plenty going on. Mateta is reportedly trying to void his contract, Galatasaray are told Sarr is not for sale, there’s the latest on the Disasi loan and plenty more transfer talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's transfer time. Terence and Hesketh are joined by Carl to work through your questions and try to make sense of what Palace are actually doing.Why was Pierre Sage the standout choice? What's holding up the Gozo deal? And, after the departures of Guehi and Lacroix, where exactly are the centre-backs?We get into links with Ordonez, Disasi and Camera, whether selling Munoz if the key to unlocking the rest of the window, what happened to Jordan James, the Johnson/McNeil swap and who else Palace might be willing to move on.Plus: Doucoure’s future, contract renewals, Alessandro Brito's South American scouting, and whether Carl has been on the end of any meltdowns in the DMs. Everything you wanted to know about Palace's transfer window. Or at least everything that Carl was willing to tell us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.