I think we will buy more!

[kingo]

No. Ambrose has always maintained that he'd like to stay at Palace, and how much he loves the club. Warnock offered him a massive amount of money, he turned it down to stay with us.

This is not like Tarrabt at all.

It really would make me laugh if Ambrose ends up signing for us, after all your 'he's Palace through and through', in saying that, I am not his biggest fan. But I wouldn't trust what any footballer says, they are not loyal like fans.

[Eagle]

Didn't you say that last week and he still hasn't signed that contract?

Myself? No I didn't.

Other people? Also no.

Contract discussions started on Monday. Since then Darren has been training every day, as have the rest of the squad. People have spoken to him personally, and he's assured them that he's staying.

[Eagle]

It really would make me laugh if Ambrose ends up signing for us, after all your 'he's Palace through and through', in saying that, I am not his biggest fan. But I wouldn't trust what any footballer says, they are not loyal like fans.

I'm not ruling out his signing for you; but it won't be this season.

And you're right - Loyalty is rapidly disappearing from football. However, Ambrose and Julian seem to be made of the the "olden days" footballing ilk. Feet very much on the ground. Julian Speroni is also the nicest man you could ever hope to meet.