Strange as it might sound but Eze had more freedom to do his stuff under RH with his defensive tactics . Under PV all the players have defensive responsibilities if higher up the pitch . At one point yesterday Eze was 50 yards behind (covering) Ward ,he was also the closest to Mount when he scored the 2nd , for someone who we see as a flanbouyant attacker that maybe explians why he has not recaptured pre injury form .

We are still a work in progress ,lets not get down on players who are being asked to do stuff outside their comfort zone . It will make them better for it .

Disappointing. Zaha not involved enough. Mateta shocking first touch. Eze still looks slow. Olise should have started. Ayew greedy, could have crossed early but has to go for impossible angle. Anderson should of headed into open goal for grandstand finish.

Absolute rubbish, when we played Chelsea in Feb, we played 4-3-3 and where the better team, hitting the post twice and making chances without Gallagher, only to be robbed by a last minute goal, Eze should have had more game time, sitting on the bench for six games not getting on was a joke, Eze is a better player than PV is a manager if we don't finish the last 7 games strongly it will go down as a very poor season

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Eze is the best player at the club if you play him right, a free role behind the striker, with no defensive responsibly, if you don't want to play him like that, sell him, there will be many takers, then we will see what we missed

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

What does this actually mean in the modern game? What you describe is fantasy. All playmaking number 10 types that I can think of (Messi, Totti, Zidane, and closer to home Beardsley, Le Tissier) could do more than just shuffle about behind the striker.

Yes tl, I always thought so too. I posted earlier that I have been a big fan, but he hasn't had the opportunity to shine since his awful injury. We have Gallagher to thank for that.

It's quite noticeable that he doesn't chase and tackle with Gallagher's energy, but there was one small cameo yesterday when he ran with the ball and glided past a couple of players, was tackled, fell to the ground, got to his feet, recovered the ball and passed it. Many players would have rolled around clutching some part of their anatomy unrelated to the tackle looking for a free kick. That's more like it my son, I thought.

We'll be loving him again next season.

Edited by Palace Old Geezer (18 Apr 2022 10.39am)

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.