Agree. Most optimistic I've felt about palace in my 30 odd years supporting the club.

All credit to Steve, Dougie and co. They get a lot of stick sometimes...but they've been near flawless over the last couple of years. Onwards and upwards.

Strange season because I think we did better than most of us would have imagined, but at the same time, our final standing and points felt disappointing.

I hope we're able to kick on next season, but we will again need to make good signings. It will only get harder, since Newcastle will be heavily funded with their blood money, and Norwich/Watford/Burnley will be replaced by three clubs at least as good as them.

If we get a top notch midfielder, and a competent striker, I think we could finish higher next season. That's a big if, though.

2017 Feb. (Van Aanholt) Palace 1 - 0 Middlesboro
2018 Jan. (Sako) Palace 1 - 0 Burnley
2019 May (Batshuayi, Batshuayi, OG, Van Aanholt, Townsend) Palace 5 - 3 Bournemouth
2020 Feb. (Van Aanholt) Palace 1 - 0 Newcastle

I also think we have to remember that PV isn't an experienced manager and learning and improving on the job, his main asset is his ability to attract players and his instant respect he has, all in all a good season the key is get get rid of the deadwood and add 2/3 new players. COYP

“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

I’ll admit that I was skeptical of PV getting the job, but I have thoroughly enjoyed our transition away from the siege mentality football we played under Hodgson. Taking four points off Man City and Arsenal, beating a pre-Conte Spurs, getting the best out of Zaha, an FA Cup semi final, and a positive goal difference shows how far we’ve progressed this season.

My only minor gripe is all the points we threw away from winning positions (The Weed on both occasions, Arsenal away, and Everton were a couple of glaring examples), but 12th place is a decent finish.

With the right signings next season, I think we’ll be even better. The PL will get tougher and tougher, so it’s vital we don’t stand still.

"Look at that. Accident blackspot? These aren't accidents! They're throwing themselves into the road gladly! Throwing themselves into the road to escape all this hideousness!"

Awesome season, tonnes of promise and potential.

In reality we were only a few more mature performances (to see out games in winning positions) from a very lofty position indeed.

That has to be the focus for next season, convert the good performances into points.