Just go on without me if you really want to, I don't really care or mind. I have loads of coursework to do which comes before FM and I'm also doing my West Ham story when I can so I don't have much time to update.
I look at my team and weep. What am I doing here? We don't stand a chance and it is plain to see. In the summer I was able to welcome some 'big' names in. Big for Palace but completely tiny and insignificant for any other team in the Premier League. The players I brought in were:
Joe Ledley - £6M - Our biggest signing by a few light years. A good player but yet to prove himself at Premier League level. A huge amount of money for us and an even bigger risk. Fingers crossed but chances are he won't perform.
Nicky Shorey - £1.2M - An attempt to 'shore' up defence. No pun intended! An Aston Villa Reserves player but a good player for the level of football we will be playing at. I have utmost faith in Nicky and expect good things this season.
Rory Delap - £375K - A backup player now but I have a strong feeling he will be key towards the end of the season. He was a panic signing towards the end of the window and I desperately need his long throws!
James Chester - Free - The former Manchester United defender was too good to resist, especially on a free transfer. He has potential and will provide good backup, to what I feel is the strongest part to the side, centre back. Expecting big things from him this year!
Helder Barbosa - £75k - With a backup Left Midfielder needed desperately, and just £140k to spend, Helder was my only choice. He will provide decent backup though I doubt he is up to the standard of the Premier League. A panic signing in all honesty.
Jermaine Pennant, Guido Marilungo, Yannis Tafer, Craig Gardner, Benjani - Loans - Combined Fee - £2.5M - Pennant, Tafer and Marilungo will be chucked straight into the first team. With little money to spend loans were going to be vital and I had to use it to it's full extent. I am relying on these guys to keep me up and I fear they are my only hope.
This season is going to be desperate and I am banking on 20th place. I hope the board are not too expectant. My managerial abilities are now facing the biggest test. The English Premier League. Wish me luck!