Dougie Freedman Ditches Palace for New Sandcastle…
In a football plot twist more surprising than your Aunt Edna’s dance moves, Dougie Freedman has waved goodbye to Crystal Palace and hopped on a camel to Saudi Arabia. Once the prime candidate to slide into Dan Ashworth’s old slippers at Manchester United, Dougie decided that the desert life called to him more than the hustle and bustle of the Premier League.
Crystal Palace big boss Steve Parish called Freedman a “magician with a football plan,” even claiming Dougie had enchanted the club over the years. But, just like the custard cream you thought was safe on the table, Dougie’s off for sunnier pastures. At Al Diriyah, where he’ll play strategic chess with second division football, Dougie will try to keep the sand out of his whistle.
Finally, Dougie declared his eternal love for Palace and its kaleidoscope of fans. “Palace is my sweetheart,” he metaphorically sighed, promising to follow their progress from his new sandy realm. Reportedly, Freedman is not just playing footie but diving into Diriyah Company like it’s football, chess, and a surprise game of checkers all rolled into one! Bon voyage, Dougie!
