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Crystal Palace v Chelsea Match thread
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 ripleyeagle  Ripley Surrey 13 Feb 24 8.54am |
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Much better performance last night,thought our two new players played well and Franca looked good going forward but needs to improve his defensive side which he will only do by playing and I’m afraid learning on the job. Couldn’t blame Henderson for any of the goals last night. Positive is we looked more of a team last night and good to see that the team are still playing for the manager COYP
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 13 Feb 24 8.58am |
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There were some positives to be taken from the game and had it ended 1-1 there would not have been too many arguments that the scoreline flattered our team. The fact remains however that we were beaten and have now conceded 14 goals in our last 4 games. Everton will prove a real test and a likely defeat at Goodison will mean we will only be 2 pts ahead of them with an inferior goal difference.
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| Eaglecoops CR3 13 Feb 24 9.15am |
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Originally posted by Willo
There were some positives to be taken from the game and had it ended 1-1 there would not have been too many arguments that the scoreline flattered our team. The fact remains however that we were beaten and have now conceded 14 goals in our last 4 games. Everton will prove a real test and a likely defeat at Goodison will mean we will only be 2 pts ahead of them with an inferior goal difference. Not only the number but the timing. Every football supporter knows the crucial periods of the match are the first few minutes of each half where you must switch on quickly and the last 5 or 10 when you are trying to protect a score or chase a game. We do neither well. It was a big mistake taking Hughes off for Ahamada. We would have been better bring Ozoh on which would have stiffened up the central midfield and would have been a more like for like replacement. Ahamada for Franca would have made more sense.
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| PatrickA London 13 Feb 24 9.24am |
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Hodgson said in the press conference that Hughes was injured .
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| palace chick South Croydon 13 Feb 24 9.37am |
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Originally posted by PatrickA
To an extent I felt that the game changed when Hughes tired and eventually needed to be substituted. I thought Hughes was at fault for the first goal. He didn’t get back in time to block Gallagher which gave home time to equalise? Didn’t also help that Mitchell didn’t get enough help from Franca?
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| palace chick South Croydon 13 Feb 24 9.40am |
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Originally posted by Eaglecoops
Not only the number but the timing. Every football supporter knows the crucial periods of the match are the first few minutes of each half where you must switch on quickly and the last 5 or 10 when you are trying to protect a score or chase a game. We do neither well. It was a big mistake taking Hughes off for Ahamada. We would have been better bring Ozoh on which would have stiffened up the central midfield and would have been a more like for like replacement. Ahamada for Franca would have made more sense. Agree, Ahamada isn’t strong enough for a midfield slot. Substitutions cost us greatly last night :-(
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| mrfantasy maidstone 13 Feb 24 9.45am |
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Originally posted by DenTyler
I am so gutted. Really really gutted. I thought the midfield worked there socks off tonight. But it means nothing if we throw it away like that. I really didn’t understand taking hughes off, the 3 in the centre we’re doing a job protecting Anderson and Richard’s. Franca grew into the game, but looked shattered about 10 minutes before he came off and thought he should have been replaced not hughes. As for the keeper, my god he has no presence at all. How many more has he got to let in before we get Johnston back. Gallagher can f*** off too… little ferret. I honestly wouldn’t want him back. Really. You must be in a very small minority.
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| southnorwoodhill 13 Feb 24 9.45am |
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Originally posted by Eaglecoops
Not only the number but the timing. Every football supporter knows the crucial periods of the match are the first few minutes of each half where you must switch on quickly and the last 5 or 10 when you are trying to protect a score or chase a game. We do neither well. It was a big mistake taking Hughes off for Ahamada. We would have been better bring Ozoh on which would have stiffened up the central midfield and would have been a more like for like replacement. Ahamada for Franca would have made more sense. Exactly this. Fundamental flaws in our game that affect results. It's no good saying "although we had only 23% possession we kept them we quiet all first half", which is a negative way of playing the game in the first place... no, essentially basic errors and lack of concentration at crucial times is costing us dearly, and it's the same as it has been. One would have thought that the manager might have cottoned on to it by now.
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| NEILLO Shoreham-by-Sea 13 Feb 24 10.12am |
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Originally posted by EagleAlan78
We made a very poor Chelsea team look brilliant by passing the ball backwards for 90 mins. Lost possession way too many times and any proper side would have thrashed us. Hodgson out!!! Like I have said from day 1. Sick of pepole making excuses for the id fraud of a manager. He is the reason the players are going nowhere. If he cared about the club he would walk!!! Edited by EagleAlan78 (12 Feb 2024 11.18pm) I've always thought Southampton fans were moronic. Now I realise it's a wider problem down there
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| NEILLO Shoreham-by-Sea 13 Feb 24 10.15am |
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Originally posted by southnorwoodhill
It should be noted, in addition to Henderson's woes, that Mitchell's side was targeted and resulted in two of their goals. The club has done well to have only one certified left back with no competition for places. You've just managed an entire post without criticising Hodgson !
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| southnorwoodhill 13 Feb 24 10.17am |
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Originally posted by NEILLO
You've just managed an entire post without criticising Hodgson ! I know, I'm slacking.
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 Hrolf The Ganger 13 Feb 24 10.26am |
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I must be honest and say that I predicted exactly what would happen in the second half. It was a better performance, but we need to remember how to defend. Hopefully we will better when Eze is back and Guehi replaces Richards.
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