Crystal Palace FC Thread + Championship Chat

[anthonyl]

More than happy to have made the play off spots.  You coming up to Forest Anthonyl ?

Nah been last three times, worst game of season each time. Fed up of away games, last 16 ive been to since oct 2011 we have won one! Should go really as got a few mates who live in Arnold.

Bridge and Vicente will be back for that so should be a good game.

[luther101]

Palace going great guns      .....     bet Olly's happy!

[The Camel]

Palace going great guns      .....     bet Olly's happy!

He needs to get a few loan signings in.

[horseplayer]

Palace going great guns      .....     bet Olly's happy!

He needs to get a few loan signings in.

get preparing for the after match comments

1-4 somebody elses fault

[Ant040689]

Don't know about what happened at Brighton in terms of that result and we have to put it behind us as quickly as possible. I think we had a decent chance or two at 0-0 and when they don't go in the shape of the match can be altered indefinitely.

Oh well. I was having a superb morning before the start of this game too, scored directly from a drop kick, something I probably will never do again, for my Sunday league team. Wouldn't mind some half hearted obligatory comments of "ah well done", "good effort" or "well in" to soften the blow of this Palace result please.

[luther101]

Palace going great guns      .....     bet Olly's happy!

He needs to get a few loan signings in.

Smirk    .....      preferably from the EU.

[Chompy]

Parity ftw. Only team capable of going up and doing any good is Watford but the wheels have come off completely.

[Acidmouse]

This is mental, how many teams now looking over their shoulders for relagation? what Barnsely/Boro have done since Xmass is stunning. Looking at table Blackburn now major trouble (although games in hand). Would be crazy if Blackburn and Wolves went down with a larger than normal points total.

And Posh? Lost 14 of first 18 games, playoff form since.

posh = boro in my post aye.

[Ant040689]

Second place won't happen for us.

I dunno quite yet, you have ridiculous form and the three teams above you are faltering. 8 points deficit in 8 games, could be done.

You guys are starting to worry me now.

[Chompy]

This is mental, how many teams now looking over their shoulders for relagation? what Barnsely/Boro have done since Xmass is stunning. Looking at table Blackburn now major trouble (although games in hand). Would be crazy if Blackburn and Wolves went down with a larger than normal points total.

And Posh? Lost 14 of first 18 games, playoff form since.

posh = boro in my post aye.

Aah, good point. For some reason when I read Boro I insta-think of the smoggies, even though they are 'Bro. We are the only Boro in the league (nap).

[Acidmouse]

I wish they won during the week at out place, we got nowt to play for and I like the Posh, great turnaround after looking doomed at the start of the season.

[luther101]

Parity ftw. Only team capable of going up and doing any good is Watford but the wheels have come off completely.

It is the only right & proper response to your manager getting the dreaded 'Manager of the Month' award!

Luckily, Zola's got the 'International break' now - so, two weeks to ship in a few more 'Make Olly Happy Loanees' from Grenada & Udinese     .........

[anthonyl]

WE SCORED THREE, YOU SCORED NONE, WE F***** YOU UP THE B*M. Taken its time, but we can now reverse your boring song

Unbiased match report....

Last time we had this clown of a ref we had TWO players sent off after 9 mins at home last season so was a bit worried. The clown should have booked both your full backs too, but oh well. Was very even up to 40th minute then we could have won by 5 or 6. Palarse only had two efforts on goal the whole game.

Palarses centre midfield completely all over the place, gaps everywhere, and whoever your right back is (swansea loanee?) Lua Lua skinned him 9-10 times in second half. Zaha is far too talented for Palarse but spent probably 10 full minutes moaning at his own players. Probably will be as good as Nani but not a team player. Was suprised with Yannick, was the best player in the reverse fixture and probably the worst today. You can't defend against Zaha though, far too many tricks, but Buckley contributed more - two assists. Needs to improve his end product though. One thing compared to him last season is that he has bulked up A LOT and is very very strong. Will be a beast in 2 years time in the prem (going against what I said before but needs to sort out his attitude).

Ulloa showing what a player he is. Think thats 8 goals in 10 games for him. Kev Phillips first touch was the 75th minute after coming on at h/t. Poyet outclassed Holloway here by playing both our wingers from the start, first time since September when we beat Burnley 3-1 away. Second half Holloway moved Zaha to right wing and Bridge had him in his pocket, then Zaha ran over to him at full time and grabbed his shirt. Also no idea why Williams went off, he didn't play badly in the first half. When he went off, your centre midfield was just one big hole.

Slowest defence I have seen since Sheff Wed back in September (yes you have injuries, but we do too in our attack - 4 forwards out).

The way Palarse set up I would expect them to be the best away team, but it is in reverse. Can't really quite work that one out. Easy run in though for your guys and two weeks to re-group but think Watford will snatch that second spot.

[Sheriff Fatman]

whoever your right back is (swansea loanee?) Lua Lua skinned him 9-10 times in second half.

I think he'll do that to a few defences, to be fair.

When he came on as sub on Tuesday he was giving Rory Delap at right back all sorts of problems.  Thankfully, Flitcroft addressed it by bringing Hassell on for Delap and moving Wiseman (who has pace) out to RB who did a decent job of shackling him.

It's a test we've had to face in both games this week as Lua Lua and Anya for Watford are two of the quickest wingers I've seen this season, and are not lacking in skill either.

[anthonyl]

whoever your right back is (swansea loanee?) Lua Lua skinned him 9-10 times in second half.

I think he'll do that to a few defences, to be fair.

When he came on as sub on Tuesday he was giving Rory Delap at right back all sorts of problems.  Thankfully, Flitcroft addressed it by bringing Hassell on for Delap and moving Wiseman (who has pace) out to RB who did a decent job of shackling him.

It's a test we've had to face in both games this week as Lua Lua and Anya for Watford are two of the quickest wingers I've seen this season, and are not lacking in skill either.

Yeah they said it on the radio. He's been out of favour though and has an on going court case so hasn't really featured.

Massive game for your boys against Wednesday in two weeks.