This page is no longer updated, and is the old forum. For new topics visit the New HOL forum.
Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur Match Thread
Register | Edit Profile | Subscriptions | Forum Rules | Log In
 auk  04 Jan 23 10.34pm |
  |
|---|---|
|
Ref had a good game - played some excellent advantages.
|
|
 Alert a moderator to this post |
  |
| adelaar Edgware 04 Jan 23 10.38pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Didn't see that coming after an excellent first half. However I knew that once we didn't actually score, and of course there it was in the second half.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| spartakev2 Anerley 04 Jan 23 10.41pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Basically we have no midfield, 2 forwards who sit on the bench, while ayew plays there. And 2 full backs with a combined age of 64, one who's a right back playing left back. Oh, and a manager who brings on those 2 centre forwards, while taking off our best 2 creative (and I use the word loosely) players. That's schoolboy tactics...
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Eaglehamster Storrington 04 Jan 23 10.42pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Losing 0-3 then 0-4 at home to moderate teams. We cannot compete with anything other the lessor teams and we have fast become one of them. I wouldn't be so down if PV seemed to have a grasp of what the real problems are. All the signs are that PV has lost the plot. So disappointed in someone I thought would be a tonic to the team.
I have now sufficient funds to last me the rest of my life. Provided I don't buy anything. |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
Den1923  04 Jan 23 10.42pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by ripleyeagle
Thought we were the better side in the first half,second half the difference was Harry Kane.Once again in a big game Wilf goes missing,we need to pressure the top sides like Brentford do and not give them so much respect.We should have started with either Mateda or Edouard for the option for balls into the box. The first half was split Spurs had the edge for first 20-25 and we were much better second period of first half. After that disaster and frankly we are not that good, we lack proven EPL quality players and the inexperienced younger players are not showing that consistent quality yet. Some of course are well past their best days and need to be replaced but due to lack of activity in past windows and an inexperienced manager is now biting us!
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| auk 04 Jan 23 10.44pm |
|
|---|---|
|
The result does not reflect our overall performance. They had slightly more possession, but we had more shots and more corners. Their keeper was probably busier than ours, and, to his credit, he made some smart saves. Credit it to the lads for pressing right to the end. Luck is a big factor, and I think they enjoyed more of it. On another day, the three points could have been our’s. On that showing, nothing to lose any sleep about. We got knocked down but we get up again. COYP!
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
Texas Eagle  San Antonio, Texas (via Adelaide) 04 Jan 23 10.53pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by palace chick
And again we play without a balanced midfield. Eze and Olise need to be on the bench if Zaha plays. It’s the only way we can get a fighting midfield supporting the defence and attack. Eze and Olise are just too lightweight for us :-( Gotta agree, they really are not as good as some would have you believe. Not bad at dead ball stuations but as for defending and winning the ball back well... Ward has to go too. he's been a liabilty season after season.
"Billy Gilbert really is God" |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| palace chick South Croydon 04 Jan 23 11.02pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Palace 1979
I think this is mainly down to the players on the pitch. Too many attack minded players who are good with the ball but very lazy without it. No pressure on the opposition that Gallagher gave us last season is making it too easy for the better teams. Our midfield is a real concern, top teams are walking through us without any difficulty. Too much pressure on Doucoure and no support. I think PV needs to rethink the starting 11 against top teams. Zaha, Eze, Olise, Sclupp and Ayew together sounds lovely but weakens our midfield strength too much and we get punished easily. It also then means we need to score at least 2 in every game to get a win or a draw, and scoring goals against the better teams is never easy without a brilliant striker that we can't afford to buy. Time for a rethink PV, especially with the games coming up... Agree with you 100% Our midfield is the problem and PV has gone the whole season not realising this. My concern when he took Eze and Olise off was that he was saving them for Saturday rather than realising they are the problem :-( We can’t play flamboyant players who don’t work hard enough supporting the defence and Doucoure in the middle. I worry that if we did get Gallagher back he would drop Doucoure. Don’t think PV knows what he is doing?
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
waddy  Highton,Melbourne 04 Jan 23 11.02pm |
|
|---|---|
|
I’m not convinced ! I think the result did prove a number of key factors 1) we are always slow to wake up FACT we wait we watch I’m ok with us at present I need to stop expecting more from the team - they have a good wage nice sports cars & houses to show for the Heart they bring Please for those supporters asking for Pat to leave or he doesn’t know what he is doing :
Forever Palace Proud |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Davepalace707 Northumberland 04 Jan 23 11.05pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by auk
The result does not reflect our overall performance. They had slightly more possession, but we had more shots and more corners. Their keeper was probably busier than ours, and, to his credit, he made some smart saves. Credit it to the lads for pressing right to the end. Luck is a big factor, and I think they enjoyed more of it. On another day, the three points could have been our’s. On that showing, nothing to lose any sleep about. We got knocked down but we get up again. COYP! You watched a different game to me. We played well at times in the first half against a side lacking confidence but apart from the Ayew moment didn’t really look like scoring. At half time Conte said all you have to do is pressure their defence and use the spaces all over their midfield. And twenty minutes later it’s 4-0. Not quite sure where the luck is in that.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
Uphill  Bedford 04 Jan 23 11.13pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Several on here have mentioned our main failing - the lack of a creative midfielder. At the moment we can just about hold our own against teams below us I am afraid Schlupp is not even a passable midfielder and should be replaced by Hughes until we find a Barry Bannon, Jonjo Shelvey type who can hold the ball and take it forward. Doesn't matter who you have upfront, if they don't get the service we won't score. At this rate I can see us hovering above the relegation zone come February.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| ambrose7 Croydon 04 Jan 23 11.16pm |
|
|---|---|
|
We're 10 years into the Premier League and Jeffrey Schlupp is our second best CM. With the possible exception of Bournemouth, I'd argue we have the worst central midfield options in the league. That's a major, major issue. Based on last year we've effectively lost Gallagher, Kouyate and McArthur and brought in one. Totally inept management of the club. The cheque book has to open immediately and we need to bring someone in with Premier League experience to steady the ship in midfield. Use Butland as leverage and get Scott McTominay.
26th January 2010 - Enter Administration |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
Login / RegisterNew users
Registration is now on our new message board
Existing users
To login with your existing username you will need to convert your account over to the new message board.
Sponsors
All images and text on this site are copyright © 1999-2024 The Holmesdale Online, unless otherwise stated.
Web Design by Guntrisoft Ltd.