I know I’ll be continued to be labelled as a Roy Apologist by asking this question, but what would you have done differently on Thursday then ?

People clamouring for Franca to start got their wish, what else could Hodgson have done to win the game ?

He could have instructed his players to make forward runs, get closer to Mateta who was often isolated with no Palace player within 30 yards of him.
He could have instructed his players to make late runs into the penalty area occasionally rather than keeping to a rigid shape which is so easy to defend against.
Schlupp was ostensibly playing left wing but played like a left half and often occupied a similar area of the pitch to Lerma.
As other pointed out , so many players were out of their natural position and didn’t it show.
I was sitting near the directors box and rarely have seen the fans around me so frustrated.
Not angry, or calling for Roy’s head , but just wanting a coherent strategy showing some attacking intent.
Love it I was a left half and inside left before it all changed to attacking/holding /defensive midfielder the good old days

I think the draw is this evening and will be telling for me.

At least we're in there for now so my tune will change in response to the opponent.

If we get a home draw vs lower league opposition, I'll be fully supporting the fielding of the strongest team possible Weds.

If we're drawn away at the Etihad or similar, I'd be happy to see the U21's get a run out.

I think the draw is this evening and will be telling for me.

At least we're in there for now so my tune will change in response to the opponent.

If we get a home draw vs lower league opposition, I'll be fully supporting the fielding of the strongest team possible Weds.

If we're drawn away at the Etihad or similar, I'd be happy to see the U21's get a run out.