All very well but players have been out for a while and we shouldn't expect them to slot back in seamlessly and start to perform to the standards they have set with us.

It could take a few games before they are fully 'Match fit' and games are running out.Besides there is always the possibility that they could pick up further injuries.

I know that supporters wish to cling to the belief that all will be well when the players return but one has to be realistic about the situation.

We're not the only ones to have had our fingers burned with crocked loanees. See Slimani at Newcastle and Sturridge at West Brom for example. Anyway, a fully-fit RLC adds some mobility and creativity to our midfield, and at the very least would offer an option from the bench if he can't do 90 minutes. To be honest I keep forgetting we even have him for the season. Hopefully his desire to make the England squad will see him come back with fire in his belly.

When you look at the players we could have back for the run in it does add some hope.

Bench: new GK, Ward, Kelly, Schlupp, McArthur, Bentenke [/
That looks a much more dynamic Palace squad that should be able to string a few points together. However, we stil have to get through the March fisxtures that include Manure Chelsea and Liverpool. If we could be on 30 points or so by the end of March, I would fancy our chances of surviving.

RLC, Wickham, Sakho and Wilf all in the same match day squad. Imagine the scenes!

It must be a miserable time for you Willo when you don't have one positive bone in your body? Life is too short mate, lighten up ffs, we are Palace.

Seems as if he wants to play again from reading the news on this site which is great.
We might even have a full and fit team soon!