Crystal Palace v AFC Bournemouth - Wednesday 7.30 pm

afcdibby said:
I'm going to wait for the humble post from R & R.

Actually, there's more chance his next post will be telling us why we will lose at Old Trafford.
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he's too busy out scouting for that football league team he keeps on telling us he does it for (in his dreams!) He'll be quiet for a day or so, then be back to spread more doom and gloom about Man Utd. guaranteed!!
 
RobTrent said:
Three dogs, all about the same age. Well, one dog now. You shouldn't have favourites but the one we have just lost was my favourite.

I know its a bit flakey but I jusst didn't feel in the mood for it tonight.

Also missing Old Trafford, but thats due to a family event on the Sunday.

Turning into a right fair weather fan!
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I don't think anyone would accuse you of that Rob! Sorry to read you've lost another one. Having lost my favourite a few months back (his name's on my away shirt I was wearing tonight), I know how you feel. Not that that helps but still. It was bloody cold tonight, if you're interested!
 
Reality and Realism said:
Obviously you are turning a blind eye to the problems we are facing here. You are obviously a fully payed up member of the Starry Eyed Rose Tinted Spectacle Brigade who fails to see the reality of our situation.

The problems we now face prior to facing Palace are:

1. Kelly and Aarrons are injured (two defensive players)
2. There is a distinct possibility that Kerkez will also be out (another defensive player).
3. It has been reported in the Echo that there is an illness sweeping the club.
4. We will be suffering from tiredness from the quick turn around after the Villa game.
5. We are away from home.

So with that said, do you still think we will get anything from the Palace game?

If you do, I can only politely suggest that you may be living in another world.
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Wow! That is some list. Lol!

Out of interest, which world are you living in?
 
Thought this referee was poor
Watched Luton yesterday and the ref let everything go so different from the one we had
Need all refs to be a bit consistent it’s just bloody frustrating when you get one like we had tonight
 
Liked the first half but palace did a job on us after the break, as they usually do. Sometimes need to do the ugly stuff away even if you are AI. Second half was as poor as the May match tbh.

Second goal was a relief! Think 4 points from Villa and tonight is a decent return
 
Excellent result, great to get 3 points against Crystal Palace, who have been a bit of a trouble team for us in the past.

As others have mentioned, I did notice that we seemed to be sitting back more in the second half than we have in recent games. It seemed to me that there was an instruction for Cook and Christie to not press as high up the pitch, leading to this situation and ceding additional possession to Palace. Proud of the team for managing to grind it out against Palace in this manner without many moments of worry.

For any concerned that this second half could be part of a bad trend, I'd wager that that is not the case and this is rather a case of Iraola making a decision based on depth and fixtures. Between Villa, Palace, and ManU we have 3 games in 7 days, and the midfield duo of Cook and Christie have (and likely will) start and play all 90 of these games. Having them not press as far forward means less sprints forward to apply pressure and less sprints back to recover whenever the press is broken. Already having a lead against a toothless Palace team was a great opportunity to decrease their exertions in the second half to ensure they had energy for the full 90 and for the game on Saturday.

Often, we won't have an important midweek game requiring them to play all 90, so this situation is not one we see every week. Further, once Scott and Adams are fit to play again we'll have players who can rotate, sub, and compete for their starting positions, so trying to find some rest for them while on the pitch won't be a concern.
 
Good win, we don't often do well vs Palace. Thought we were very good first half and very disciplined in the second half. Would have liked slightly more attacks second half but nice to get the job done and a clean sheet to boot! :D
 
Reality and Realism said:
An excellent result and performance. I hold my hands and will say wasn't expecting this. Well AFCB both AI and players. We should not any motivating for Old Trafford. Tonights result should cure and tired legs for Saturday.
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Er......could we have this in English, please? I know your written English isn't good, but it seems to have gone completely to pot. Not choking on the Humble Pie, are we?

I bid you goodnight !! :loser:
 
That was most satisfactory. You could say it was a bit "after the Lord mayor's show" but I think after the shift they put in on Sunday and another big away in 3 days, they did as much as they needed. We kept them at arms length and they barely laid a glove on us. To me it's another sign of how much we have progressed in the past month or so : )

Palace really miss Wilf Saha against us, he always seemed to raise his game and drag the rest of them with him. Defensively we looked solid and we built from that. Very pleased for Kiefer, whatever people think of his Premier League credentials, he scored "that goal" against Forest and he seems a nice lad : )

Word about our support tonight, great. Sounded very loud, gave the lads great support and out sang the fabled "Palace Ultras", even though it took some of you a while to get in the ground
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Very happy Riverside Rocket meandering through the London suburbs. Quick turnaround and away we go again on Saturday. Credit to Palace for making improvements to the stewarding and allround accessibility for visiting wheelchair users: )

Ps yes you were missed Mr Trent, especially because of the reasons you missed the match.
 
Reality and Realism said:
An excellent result and performance. I hold my hands and will say wasn't expecting this. Well AFCB both AI and players. We should not any motivating for Old Trafford. Tonights result should cure and tired legs for Saturday.
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Ah, a good game Steven! I presume we’ve got to fill the gaps so that your post makes sense?

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How did I do, did I get any right?
 
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