This page is no longer updated, and is the old forum. For new topics visit the New HOL forum.
Bournemouth v Palace match thread
Register | Edit Profile | Subscriptions | Forum Rules | Log In
 Nicholas91  The Democratic Republic of Kent 03 Apr 24 3.42pm |
  |
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Davepalace707
I’ve been to many away games on crappy days and Wilf has almost every time been the best player on the pitch. He got us promoted, kept us up many times and has earned the right to be called a legend. Comparing him to Eze at this stage of his career, and saying Eze is as good or as impactful - how can you possibly know that? I’ll tell you in ten years time. Yes. Two different players in my eyes and two very different time spans. As I mentioned in a previous post, comparing the two will only be to Eze's detriment, at this stage certainly. The reason being that Wilf did carry us for a long time (I'd suggest) and we are now once again looking for a saviour so we don't get relegated, which may well not happen in any instance. I'd also suggest the expectation on Eze should not be to carry us, but produce the moments of magic to make the difference - 'the cherry on the cake'.
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!! |
|
 Alert a moderator to this post |
  |
Den1923  03 Apr 24 3.43pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Painter
We were the biggest spenders in January window, so thats just not correct. That may be correct, however it’s not what you spend, it’s more how smart you have been in spending the money and the answer to that is not very smart!
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
EverybodyDannsNow  SE19 03 Apr 24 3.45pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Lanzo-Ad
This means absolutely nothing, if you want too ignore the stats it is up to you, Tremendous irony, well played
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
Eagle-Trucker  Cashel , Co Tipp 03 Apr 24 4.42pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Lanzo-Ad
Premier league statistics (Palace only) So as usual not doing your research before sprouting rubbish. Both were and are very good players, and a would think Eze will go on to have a far better record than Zaha. Well , No-one can argue with that , the stats dont lie . to be honest i would prefer an enthusiastic Eze in my side than a sulky Wilf . Lets face it without his goals and assist and work effort we would be in deep doo doo this season .
When your children are teenagers, it’s important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
 KWIL37 Co Tipperary 03 Apr 24 4.44pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Eagle-Trucker
Well , No-one can argue with that , the stats dont lie . to be honest i would prefer an enthusiastic Eze in my side than a sulky Wilf . Lets face it without his goals and assist and work effort we would be in deep doo doo this season . Yep cant ignore the stats , only a blind man or a fool would .
This could be heaven or this could be hell . |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Spiderman Horsham 03 Apr 24 5.00pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by EverybodyDannsNow
Well said. Results aren't there yet, but performances are miles up on where they were under Hodgson. Glasner has come in, immediately found a system which gets more out of our squad and already shown more willingness to integrate some of the young players into the squad. Even yesterday, the solution of playing Lerma at CB is not something Roy would have done in a million years, and it worked very well for the most part. I'm very excited for next season under Glasner if we can get the recruitment right - some of our patterns of play yesterday were better than anything I saw under Roy. We need to get the squad a hell of a lot fitter, and add some depth throughout, but I think this 'free hit' spell at the back end of this season is going to be really valuable in terms of Glasner getting a feel for the team and vice versa. Totally agree. Hope it is a free hit! Our fitness levels under Roy were totally unacceptable and I am sure his training regime contributed to our injuries. having a dig at Glasner at this stage is ridiculous. This is is his first 10 games at Frankfurt who he then guided to Europa Cup.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
Attachment: | silvertop Portishead 03 Apr 24 5.26pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by EverybodyDannsNow
It’s obviously very relevant Wilf played 3x as many games. Ratios are important but so is outright volume. Of his 21 PL goals, Eze has scored against: - Sheff Utd x4 So other than the recent free kick against Spurs, I don’t think he’s ever scored against a top half side, nor against Brighton or other such important fixtures. He tends to excel against poor sides and go missing against decent ones, which was never true of Wilf. Could you not say that about the team as a whole?
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| silvertop Portishead 03 Apr 24 5.27pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Spiderman
Totally agree. Hope it is a free hit! Our fitness levels under Roy were totally unacceptable and I am sure his training regime contributed to our injuries. having a dig at Glasner at this stage is ridiculous. This is is his first 10 games at Frankfurt who he then guided to Europa Cup. Well, he loves a 1-1 draw.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| silvertop Portishead 03 Apr 24 5.33pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Den1923
That may be correct, however it’s not what you spend, it’s more how smart you have been in spending the money and the answer to that is not very smart! I can only assume you mean Henderson, given the winter buys were Wharton and Munoz. However, if you do, I think the current injury to Johnston is disproving even that... ...Actually, I won't assume, I will ask. Obvs we don't have the resources to have 25 top prem players like the top 6 clubs.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
CT Charlie  03 Apr 24 6.52pm |
|
|---|---|
|
What's the weather in PalaceLand today? From 3000 miles away, the Forum suggests that many are living in a continuation of yesterday's dismal conditions at Kings Park. Yes, Ebs was off his game, but he did a fine job of finishing Ayew's useful cross – if only JPP hadn't been a shoelace or so offside. And without Guehi, Doucoure and now Richards, our central defense will be hard pressed to stop any Premier League club. Count our blessings that Henderson showed some promise, Andersen returned to form, our set piece play has improved, and Wharton & Munoz have notably elevated Palace's play from box to box.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
Lanzo-Ad  Lanzarote 03 Apr 24 7.03pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by CT Charlie
What's the weather in PalaceLand today? From 3000 miles away, the Forum suggests that many are living in a continuation of yesterday's dismal conditions at Kings Park. Yes, Ebs was off his game, but he did a fine job of finishing Ayew's useful cross – if only JPP hadn't been a shoelace or so offside. And without Guehi, Doucoure and now Richards, our central defense will be hard pressed to stop any Premier League club. Count our blessings that Henderson showed some promise, Andersen returned to form, our set piece play has improved, and Wharton & Munoz have notably elevated Palace's play from box to box. Here, Here
“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 |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Painter Croydon 03 Apr 24 8.13pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Den1923
That may be correct, however it’s not what you spend, it’s more how smart you have been in spending the money and the answer to that is not very smart! You dont think Munoz and Wharton were good signings in the January window. I would suggest that isnt a popular view.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
Login / RegisterNew users
Registration is now on our new message board
Existing users
To login with your existing username you will need to convert your account over to the new message board.
Sponsors
All images and text on this site are copyright © 1999-2024 The Holmesdale Online, unless otherwise stated.
Web Design by Guntrisoft Ltd.