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Spiderman Horsham 10 Oct 22 9.55am
Originally posted by silvertop I wonder if we would have performed better in the first difficult 30 minutes had we played Hughes with Doucoure and then sub'd him 2nd half for one of the more attacking options. The selection was very brave and attack-minded, but did we not play into the hands of the Leeds press? I agree. I do not understand why Hughes is not getting more minutes. Unfortunately I cannot see what Luka now brings to the team, he looked a lost soul during the warm up and his performances have been well below his previous levels. Regarding the warm up, Wilf was down for a while, then slowly walked to the side of the pitch and was given some sort of energy drink, he did not take much part, I wonder if he feeling under the weather
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Horsham 10 Oct 22 9.55am

Originally posted by silvertop

I wonder if we would have performed better in the first difficult 30 minutes had we played Hughes with Doucoure and then sub'd him 2nd half for one of the more attacking options. The selection was very brave and attack-minded, but did we not play into the hands of the Leeds press?

I agree. I do not understand why Hughes is not getting more minutes. Unfortunately I cannot see what Luka now brings to the team, he looked a lost soul during the warm up and his performances have been well below his previous levels.
Regarding the warm up, Wilf was down for a while, then slowly walked to the side of the pitch and was given some sort of energy drink, he did not take much part, I wonder if he feeling under the weather

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Spiderman Horsham 10 Oct 22 9.59am
Originally posted by Elpis He doesnt need to find the right position he needs to find space . If Ive ever seen a player who should be in a free role to do as he pleases and enjoy himself its Ebs . With another CD type player in midfield he probably could. At present this should be Hughes and then dip into your pockets, owners, please
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Spiderman

Horsham 10 Oct 22 9.59am

Originally posted by Elpis

He doesnt need to find the right position he needs to find space . If Ive ever seen a player who should be in a free role to do as he pleases and enjoy himself its Ebs .

With another CD type player in midfield he probably could. At present this should be Hughes and then dip into your pockets, owners, please

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PatrickA London 10 Oct 22 10.00am
I've started to change my mind about Ayew this season. Formerly I've only noticed the lack of goals and assists, the tendency to run down blind alleys,hold on to the ball too long and spend too much time falling over. And yet...his sheer bloody mindedness and competitive spirit has to be acknowledged and commended. Sometimes a contribution to a team has to be measured through attributes other than goals and assists. Yesterday he played on undaunted by his nasty head injury and he rarely misses games through injury. And he did make Edouard's goal v Chelsea and won the free kick that led to the equaliser yesterday. So there are the occasional assists...
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London 10 Oct 22 10.00am

I've started to change my mind about Ayew this season.
Formerly I've only noticed the lack of goals and assists, the tendency to run down blind alleys,hold on to the ball too long and spend too much time falling over.
And yet...his sheer bloody mindedness and competitive spirit has to be acknowledged and commended.
Sometimes a contribution to a team has to be measured through attributes other than goals and assists.
Yesterday he played on undaunted by his nasty head injury and he rarely misses games through injury.
And he did make Edouard's goal v Chelsea and won the free kick that led to the equaliser yesterday.
So there are the occasional assists...

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Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 10 Oct 22 10.01am
Originally posted by Spiderman I agree. I do not understand why Hughes is not getting more minutes. Unfortunately I cannot see what Luka now brings to the team, he looked a lost soul during the warm up and his performances have been well below his previous levels. Regarding the warm up, Wilf was down for a while, then slowly walked to the side of the pitch and was given some sort of energy drink, he did not take much part, I wonder if he feeling under the weather I thought that about Wilf too. He looked as if he had a cold. He was certainly off his game, slow of thought, misplaced passes and poor decisions. I was a little surprised he played the full game. For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.
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Wisbech Eagle

Truro Cornwall 10 Oct 22 10.01am

Originally posted by Spiderman

I thought that about Wilf too. He looked as if he had a cold. He was certainly off his game, slow of thought, misplaced passes and poor decisions. I was a little surprised he played the full game.

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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 10 Oct 22 10.10am
Originally posted by PatrickA I've started to change my mind about Ayew this season. Formerly I've only noticed the lack of goals and assists, the tendency to run down blind alleys,hold on to the ball too long and spend too much time falling over. And yet...his sheer bloody mindedness and competitive spirit has to be acknowledged and commended. Sometimes a contribution to a team has to be measured through attributes other than goals and assists. Yesterday he played on undaunted by his nasty head injury and he rarely misses games through injury. And he did make Edouard's goal v Chelsea and won the free kick that led to the equaliser yesterday. So there are the occasional assists... Agree Patrick, good post (for me anyways!). Always appreciated Ayew but he was far removed from let's say the Wilf/Townsend or even as far as the Wilf/Bolasie approach. Saw him as a grafter, good technical ability etc however a decent looking piece of jigsaw that for one reason or another didn't quite fit anywhere. Under PV, we seem to be playing what I would deem, 'smarter football' in terms of keeping the ball with a clear(er) tactical plan etc. I think Ayew has found a place in that system plus it plays to his strength. Conversely, our previous approach had for a number of years been more on the 'defend for our lives and nab the odd counter attack' style. Within that system the want for a more effective, goal scoring, pacey, tricky winger seemed far more appropriate. In any instance, it seems to be working for now which is of course good for us but for him too. Despite wanting for better I can't help but have a real soft spot for Jordan which prevents me from being critical of him. When the time comes for his departure I hope for him to be remembered as fondly as possible. Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!
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Nicholas91

The Democratic Republic of Kent 10 Oct 22 10.10am

Originally posted by PatrickA

Agree Patrick, good post (for me anyways!).

Always appreciated Ayew but he was far removed from let's say the Wilf/Townsend or even as far as the Wilf/Bolasie approach. Saw him as a grafter, good technical ability etc however a decent looking piece of jigsaw that for one reason or another didn't quite fit anywhere.

Under PV, we seem to be playing what I would deem, 'smarter football' in terms of keeping the ball with a clear(er) tactical plan etc. I think Ayew has found a place in that system plus it plays to his strength. Conversely, our previous approach had for a number of years been more on the 'defend for our lives and nab the odd counter attack' style. Within that system the want for a more effective, goal scoring, pacey, tricky winger seemed far more appropriate.

In any instance, it seems to be working for now which is of course good for us but for him too. Despite wanting for better I can't help but have a real soft spot for Jordan which prevents me from being critical of him. When the time comes for his departure I hope for him to be remembered as fondly as possible.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

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Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 10 Oct 22 10.16am
Originally posted by PatrickA I've started to change my mind about Ayew this season. Formerly I've only noticed the lack of goals and assists, the tendency to run down blind alleys,hold on to the ball too long and spend too much time falling over. And yet...his sheer bloody mindedness and competitive spirit has to be acknowledged and commended. Sometimes a contribution to a team has to be measured through attributes other than goals and assists. Yesterday he played on undaunted by his nasty head injury and he rarely misses games through injury. And he did make Edouard's goal v Chelsea and won the free kick that led to the equaliser yesterday. So there are the occasional assists... Ayew is probably one of the first names on the team sheet, because of his energy and sheer nuisance value. Other teams can see it, as they often double up on him. He draws fouls and allows us to draw a breath and regroup. He is often available for the out ball. He might have been signed as a striker, but has developed into something quite different, and very valuable. Which is just as well, as he isn't an effective striker! I just wish he could look happier! For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.
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Wisbech Eagle

Truro Cornwall 10 Oct 22 10.16am

Originally posted by PatrickA

Ayew is probably one of the first names on the team sheet, because of his energy and sheer nuisance value. Other teams can see it, as they often double up on him. He draws fouls and allows us to draw a breath and regroup. He is often available for the out ball. He might have been signed as a striker, but has developed into something quite different, and very valuable. Which is just as well, as he isn't an effective striker! I just wish he could look happier!

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Teddy Eagle 10 Oct 22 10.16am
On Match of the Day last night (last game - go figure) it was pointed out that Leeds closed down our out ball very effectively until we started playing it short and then looking for the pass which got around them when they were tiring. A good tactical switch.
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Teddy Eagle

10 Oct 22 10.16am

On Match of the Day last night (last game - go figure) it was pointed out that Leeds closed down our out ball very effectively until we started playing it short and then looking for the pass which got around them when they were tiring. A good tactical switch.

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Lanzo-Ad Lanzarote 10 Oct 22 11.15am
Originally posted by Eaglecoops If we get a bid of £60m or more I would take it. You can build a midfield with two or three decent players for that money and come the end of this season we will need to because I reckon Jairo, Jimmy, Luka, Wilf will all be gone along with the defensive trio of possibly Ward, Ferguson and Tomkins and probably one keeper. We will I would think need to spend around £100m+ in the summer and that money will have to come from somewhere. I would expect the club to receive decent offers for Olise, Eze, Mitchell and Guehi, it will be interesting to see how the Board react. Agree, bids will come in, and if they are the right amount i would take them, my fee would be 80m for Andersen, Eze and Guehi, and 50m for Olise, i also controversially not offer Wilf another contract, because if he takes one it will be Flip Flop time “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
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Lanzarote 10 Oct 22 11.15am

Originally posted by Eaglecoops

If we get a bid of £60m or more I would take it. You can build a midfield with two or three decent players for that money and come the end of this season we will need to because I reckon Jairo, Jimmy, Luka, Wilf will all be gone along with the defensive trio of possibly Ward, Ferguson and Tomkins and probably one keeper. We will I would think need to spend around £100m+ in the summer and that money will have to come from somewhere.

I would expect the club to receive decent offers for Olise, Eze, Mitchell and Guehi, it will be interesting to see how the Board react.

Agree, bids will come in, and if they are the right amount i would take them, my fee would be 80m for Andersen, Eze and Guehi, and 50m for Olise, i also controversially not offer Wilf another contract, because if he takes one it will be Flip Flop time

“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

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southnorwoodhill 10 Oct 22 11.23am
Originally posted by Lanzo-Ad Agree, bids will come in, and if they are the right amount i would take them, my fee would be 80m for Andersen, Eze and Guehi, and 50m for Olise, i also controversially not offer Wilf another contract, because if he takes one it will be Flip Flop time If we sell our best players then the Championship beckons. We can just about muster a decent starting 11. Also what message is that sending to the manager?
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10 Oct 22 11.23am

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Originally posted by Lanzo-Ad

If we sell our best players then the Championship beckons. We can just about muster a decent starting 11. Also what message is that sending to the manager?

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YT Oxford 10 Oct 22 11.24am
Originally posted by Eaglecoops If we get a bid of £60m or more I would take it. You can build a midfield with two or three decent players for that money and come the end of this season we will need to because I reckon Jairo, Jimmy, Luka, Wilf will all be gone along with the defensive trio of possibly Ward, Ferguson and Tomkins and probably one keeper. We will I would think need to spend around £100m+ in the summer and that money will have to come from somewhere. I would expect the club to receive decent offers for Olise, Eze, Mitchell and Guehi, it will be interesting to see how the Board react. I always wondered where he played. Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)
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Oxford 10 Oct 22 11.24am

Originally posted by Eaglecoops

If we get a bid of £60m or more I would take it. You can build a midfield with two or three decent players for that money and come the end of this season we will need to because I reckon Jairo, Jimmy, Luka, Wilf will all be gone along with the defensive trio of possibly Ward, Ferguson and Tomkins and probably one keeper. We will I would think need to spend around £100m+ in the summer and that money will have to come from somewhere.

I would expect the club to receive decent offers for Olise, Eze, Mitchell and Guehi, it will be interesting to see how the Board react.

I always wondered where he played.

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 10 Oct 22 11.31am
Originally posted by Lanzo-Ad Agree, bids will come in, and if they are the right amount i would take them, my fee would be 80m for Andersen, Eze and Guehi, and 50m for Olise, i also controversially not offer Wilf another contract, because if he takes one it will be Flip Flop time I get the feeling we may well have to become a talent finding, selling for profit club going forward. We've seen the likes of Southampton, Leicester, BHA etc utilise this model previously. As much as I would like to see the likes of Olise, Edouard, JPM, Eze, Doucoure, Mitchell, Andersen, Guehi and maybe even others stay at Palace, continuously improving for the next 5 years I think it is unlikely to the extent of impossibility. We may have to take the big sums when they come for a sustainable model, us not being strangers to financial nightmares! Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!
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Nicholas91

The Democratic Republic of Kent 10 Oct 22 11.31am

Originally posted by Lanzo-Ad

I get the feeling we may well have to become a talent finding, selling for profit club going forward. We've seen the likes of Southampton, Leicester, BHA etc utilise this model previously.

As much as I would like to see the likes of Olise, Edouard, JPM, Eze, Doucoure, Mitchell, Andersen, Guehi and maybe even others stay at Palace, continuously improving for the next 5 years I think it is unlikely to the extent of impossibility.

We may have to take the big sums when they come for a sustainable model, us not being strangers to financial nightmares!

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 10 Oct 22 11.32am
Originally posted by YT I always wondered where he played. Excellent Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!
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Nicholas91

The Democratic Republic of Kent 10 Oct 22 11.32am

Originally posted by YT

I always wondered where he played.

Excellent

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

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