Kolinka signs on the dotted line after he alked to tempo

[Brett]

From the FRIS....

Straight off the newswires....

PALACE SIGN LATVIAN 'KEEPER
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Crystal Palace Football Club have today agreed terms with Skonto
Riga for the transfer for Latvian international goalkeeper
Aleksanders Kolinka for 600,000. Kolinka has been training with
Alan Smith's side and appeared in the World Cup qualifying match
against Scotland last weekend. Palace have also made a 3million bid
for Southampton striker James Beattie as they continue to
strengthen their squad.

Chairman Simon Jordan continues to show his intentions in the
transfer market. He said:

"I have already spent over 3million on transfers since I took
over the club, and these two bids continue to show our intentions
of making Crystal Palace a real force in football at the highest
level as soon as possible."

[Small number]

his nose is to big... he won't be able to see balls at his feet.

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[Baloo]

Originally posted by Small number:
his nose is to big [sic]


Excellent - it worked for Schmeichel...

[Al From Bromley]

""I have already spent over 3million on transfers since I took
over the club, and these two bids continue to show our intentions
of making Crystal Palace a real force in football at the highest
level as soon as possible."

I must emphasise that this isnt a whinge, but, whilst I admire Mr Jordan for the many splendid things he is doing at the club, it may be a bit premature to start making such bold statements to the press. We all know he has the club's best interests at heart, but by saying such things you just leave yourself wide open to get shot down in flames by the press. His actions speak as loud as his words - and words can come back to haunt you!

[arussell]

How many threads have you posted that on Al ?? http://www.cpfc.org/ubb/smile.gif

[CPFC Cheerleader Observer]

Anyone got the inside scoop on what he is actually like?

ANyone seem him play?

I know he was on the tele the other day but what's everyone opinion on him and will we keep both of Digby and Gregg?

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[Chocky]

Palace sign great big Kolinka.

[arussell]

Well as I mentioned before - he looked pretty sound on the TV the other day - general performance looked good and he made a couple of good saves. On the whole though he didn't have a lot to do.

[paf]

think it would've been fun to sign his team mate Blagonadezhdin, would've made a fortune on letters for the back of the shirt.... and the songs. well.... ryhmes with..er...ooh...dunno.

[East-End Eagle]

Is it just me, or does his name conjure up images of cheap eastern european cameras?

[rashid]

Two thoughts/questions.

1 http://www.cpfc.org/ubb/biggrin.gifoes anyone know whether he speaks English?

2: How many games are we likely to lose him for on International duty?

[Al From Bromley]

"Well as I mentioned before - he looked pretty sound on the TV the other day - general performance looked good and he made a couple of good saves. On the whole though he didn't have a lot to do."

Exactly how many times are you going to mention this Alan? http://www.cpfc.org/ubb/smile.gif

[arussell]

DOH ! (where's that Homer icon !!!)

[Al From Bromley]

You set 'em up Alan, I'll put them in the back of the net!

[arussell]

D'you think we could provide the answer to Leon and Harris then Al ?? http://www.cpfc.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Al From Bromley]

Flanagan & Allen?

Seriously, if the club don't mind me stopping for a pint of guinness and a fag from time to time I'd be happy to give it a go!

[This message has been edited by Al from Bromley (edited 06 September 2000).]

[PalaceFan in Alabama]

Originally posted by arussell:
Well as I mentioned before - he looked pretty sound on the TV the other day

I assume you had the "sound" turned way up?

[arussell]

That's what I like about this board - everyone's a comedian in the making ;e

[richit]

http://www.skontofc.sds.lv/1.jpg

[Lord Flange]

Hmmmmm. what a handsome young man

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[Gooders]

That's Pahars isn't it?

[TAK]

Will he be playing on saturday?

[SKATE]

Don't see why not. Besides has Taylor got any time left on his months loan??

[Bud Eagle]

Latvia's Number One,
Latvia's Latvia's
Number One.

Its not quite the same, but it'll do.

[Fat Andy]

Is that Kolinka in his new goalie top that his mum knitted ?

[Eagle]

Originally posted by SKATE:
Don't see why not. Besides has Taylor got any time left on his months loan??

After reading the Tizer clips Smith doesn't think Kolinka will be ready to play against Barnsley latter known the Burnley game. I think it's something to do with the amount of time it takes to receive a work permit for him.
Also, Smith hopes he can persuade Arsenal to let Taylor stay for the whole season.