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Eaglecoops CR3 12 Apr 22 10.23am
Originally posted by taylors lovechild Personally I would just swap Eze straight in for Gallagher. He is our best passer of the ball and if we have any chance of winning we need some creativity. If Olise is not fit enough to start then we definitely need to start Eze. Sclupp was probably our best player against Leicester, but McArthur works harder and is better on the ball. A tough call that one. The biggest decision could be who replaces Mitchell if he's injured. His reaction to being taken off suggests it isn't serious, but you never know. Personally I'd put Schlupp there as he's quick, left footed and good going forward. Ward just looks awkward out left and is too slow to be going forward. Chelsea are inconsistent at the moment and have a huge game against Madrid midweek (which will hopefully go to extra time and penalties!) We need to come out like we did at Arsenal and Leicester did to us and just don't give them a second's peace. Exactly right, all of it.
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CR3 12 Apr 22 10.23am

Originally posted by taylors lovechild

Personally I would just swap Eze straight in for Gallagher. He is our best passer of the ball and if we have any chance of winning we need some creativity. If Olise is not fit enough to start then we definitely need to start Eze. Sclupp was probably our best player against Leicester, but McArthur works harder and is better on the ball. A tough call that one. The biggest decision could be who replaces Mitchell if he's injured. His reaction to being taken off suggests it isn't serious, but you never know. Personally I'd put Schlupp there as he's quick, left footed and good going forward. Ward just looks awkward out left and is too slow to be going forward.

Chelsea are inconsistent at the moment and have a huge game against Madrid midweek (which will hopefully go to extra time and penalties!) We need to come out like we did at Arsenal and Leicester did to us and just don't give them a second's peace.

Exactly right, all of it.

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scarlet Turkey 12 Apr 22 10.23am
Originally posted by YT This is what we'll need. Best reply so far! Love to see it happen for a lark at the start of the game,
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Turkey 12 Apr 22 10.23am

Originally posted by YT

This is what we'll need.

Best reply so far! Love to see it happen for a lark at the start of the game,

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Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 12 Apr 22 11.00am
Originally posted by YT This is what we'll need. Surely, what we'll really need is an open top one! Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.
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Originally posted by YT

This is what we'll need.

Surely, what we'll really need is an open top one!

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 12 Apr 22 12.28pm
Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer Surely, what we'll really need is an open top one! Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!
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The Democratic Republic of Kent 12 Apr 22 12.28pm

Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer

Surely, what we'll really need is an open top one!

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

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viveasheagle perth 12 Apr 22 12.38pm
One of the things to remember is there are 5 subs allowed in the cup. I think this in the past would be a disadvantage but we have people like Hughes, Eduoard , Benteke, Ward and McCarthur ( if he does not start ) to come on and change the game. Same team as Leicester for me with Eze coming in for Gallagher. Loftus Cheek was very good against Southampton playing at right wing back so Mitchell hopefully overcoming his calf injury is going to be pivotal to our chances. I would favour Schlupp at left back rather than Ward should Mitchell not make it.
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perth 12 Apr 22 12.38pm

One of the things to remember is there are 5 subs allowed in the cup. I think this in the past would be a disadvantage but we have people like Hughes, Eduoard , Benteke, Ward and McCarthur ( if he does not start ) to come on and change the game. Same team as Leicester for me with Eze coming in for Gallagher.
Loftus Cheek was very good against Southampton playing at right wing back so Mitchell hopefully overcoming his calf injury is going to be pivotal to our chances. I would favour Schlupp at left back rather than Ward should Mitchell not make it.

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babylonjohn St Leonards-on-Sea 12 Apr 22 2.10pm
Originally posted by southnorwoodhill Vieira favours 4-3-3, and I think he will start cautiously, so... Butland Clyne Guehi Andersen Mitchell McArthur Kouyate Schlupp Ayew Mateta Zaha I think without Gallagher the midfield looks lacking. There should be game time for Eze and Olise. Edited by southnorwoodhill (10 Apr 2022 5.56pm) Hope we dont start too cautiously we need to give them the arsenal treatment and not let them get going. I'd agree with your selection apart from Butland. And then Olise for Ayew, Hughes for Schlupp and Tekkers maybe for Mateta Hope we dont start cautiously Edited by babylonjohn (12 Apr 2022 2.11pm)
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babylonjohn

St Leonards-on-Sea 12 Apr 22 2.10pm

Originally posted by southnorwoodhill

Vieira favours 4-3-3, and I think he will start cautiously, so...

Butland
Clyne Guehi Andersen Mitchell
McArthur Kouyate Schlupp
Ayew Mateta Zaha

I think without Gallagher the midfield looks lacking. There should be game time for Eze and Olise.

Edited by southnorwoodhill (10 Apr 2022 5.56pm)

Hope we dont start too cautiously we need to give them the arsenal treatment and not let them get going. I'd agree with your selection apart from Butland. And then Olise for Ayew, Hughes for Schlupp and Tekkers maybe for Mateta
Hope we dont start cautiously

Edited by babylonjohn (12 Apr 2022 2.11pm)

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Goal Machine The Cronx 12 Apr 22 7.33pm
Originally posted by scarlet Guaita J. Tomkins M. Guehi J. Andersen L. Milivojevic W. Hughes C. Kouyaté J. Schlupp E. Eze J. Mateta W. Zaha I think this could be a good line-up. Id love to hear your ideas. Edited by scarlet (10 Apr 2022 10.15am) Seems a sensible idea to switch from a formation which is working tremendously well to one we've never tried before for the biggest game of the season. FFS. ---------------VG------------------- Clyne - Guehi - Andersen - Mitchell -------------Kouyate---------------- -------Hughes--------Schlupp-------- Ayew---------Mateta-----------Wilf If Mitchell is crocked, I'd move Schlupp into LB and bring Jimmy Mac into CM. Sorry to say that in my opinion that Adaramola lad looked out of his depth against Stoke (hope to be proved wrong over time) and Wardy's legs have gone, so no other option at LB than Schluppy. Edited by Goal Machine (12 Apr 2022 7.34pm) Edited by Goal Machine (12 Apr 2022 7.35pm)
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The Cronx 12 Apr 22 7.33pm

Originally posted by scarlet

Guaita

J. Tomkins M. Guehi J. Andersen

L. Milivojevic

W. Hughes C. Kouyaté J. Schlupp

E. Eze J. Mateta W. Zaha

I think this could be a good line-up. Id love to hear your ideas.

Edited by scarlet (10 Apr 2022 10.15am)

Seems a sensible idea to switch from a formation which is working tremendously well to one we've never tried before for the biggest game of the season. FFS.

---------------VG-------------------
Clyne - Guehi - Andersen - Mitchell
-------------Kouyate----------------
-------Hughes--------Schlupp--------
Ayew---------Mateta-----------Wilf

If Mitchell is crocked, I'd move Schlupp into LB and bring Jimmy Mac into CM. Sorry to say that in my opinion that Adaramola lad looked out of his depth against Stoke (hope to be proved wrong over time) and Wardy's legs have gone, so no other option at LB than Schluppy.

Edited by Goal Machine (12 Apr 2022 7.34pm)

Edited by Goal Machine (12 Apr 2022 7.35pm)

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scarlet Turkey 13 Apr 22 12.36pm
Originally posted by Goal Machine Your sarcasm is noted and possibly correct. Except I would argue that the front three have never been settled and the players available offer a lot of options. It seems some of the top clubs play three at the back very effectively with midfielders adding extra support in attack and tracking back in defence - something I think Milla would be good at. And he can score free kicks and take penalties. Having said that your line-up looks very sensible. Seems a sensible idea to switch from a formation which is working tremendously well to one we've never tried before for the biggest game of the season. FFS. ---------------VG------------------- Clyne - Guehi - Andersen - Mitchell -------------Kouyate---------------- -------Hughes--------Schlupp-------- Ayew---------Mateta-----------Wilf If Mitchell is crocked, I'd move Schlupp into LB and bring Jimmy Mac into CM. Sorry to say that in my opinion that Adaramola lad looked out of his depth against Stoke (hope to be proved wrong over time) and Wardy's legs have gone, so no other option at LB than Schluppy. Edited by Goal Machine (12 Apr 2022 7.34pm) Edited by Goal Machine (12 Apr 2022 7.35pm)
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Turkey 13 Apr 22 12.36pm

Originally posted by Goal Machine
Your sarcasm is noted and possibly correct. Except I would argue that the front three have never been settled and the players available offer a lot of options. It seems some of the top clubs play three at the back very effectively with midfielders adding extra support in attack and tracking back in defence - something I think Milla would be good at. And he can score free kicks and take penalties. Having said that your line-up looks very sensible.

Seems a sensible idea to switch from a formation which is working tremendously well to one we've never tried before for the biggest game of the season. FFS.

---------------VG-------------------
Clyne - Guehi - Andersen - Mitchell
-------------Kouyate----------------
-------Hughes--------Schlupp--------
Ayew---------Mateta-----------Wilf

Edited by Goal Machine (12 Apr 2022 7.34pm)

Edited by Goal Machine (12 Apr 2022 7.35pm)

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Lanzo-Ad Lanzarote 13 Apr 22 1.21pm
Originally posted by taylors lovechild Personally I would just swap Eze straight in for Gallagher. He is our best passer of the ball and if we have any chance of winning we need some creativity. If Olise is not fit enough to start then we definitely need to start Eze. Sclupp was probably our best player against Leicester, but McArthur works harder and is better on the ball. A tough call that one. The biggest decision could be who replaces Mitchell if he's injured. His reaction to being taken off suggests it isn't serious, but you never know. Personally I'd put Schlupp there as he's quick, left footed and good going forward. Ward just looks awkward out left and is too slow to be going forward. Chelsea are inconsistent at the moment and have a huge game against Madrid midweek (which will hopefully go to extra time and penalties!) We need to come out like we did at Arsenal and Leicester did to us and just don't give them a second's peace. Yes, i think you have it spot on, it is so important Olise and Mitchell are fit, Sclupp at LB, sensible, and McArthur in CM, Please, Please, Please Olise be fit and start “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 13 Apr 22 1.21pm

Originally posted by taylors lovechild

Yes, i think you have it spot on, it is so important Olise and Mitchell are fit, Sclupp at LB, sensible, and McArthur in CM, Please, Please, Please Olise be fit and start

“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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thai-eagle chiang mai 15 Apr 22 12.29pm
Hopefully Eze and Hughes start and give the midfield some creativity. Would rather see Adarmola as stand-in for Mitchell than Ward or Schlupp. And cross fingers that Olise is ready for 90 minutes.
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thai-eagle

chiang mai 15 Apr 22 12.29pm

Hopefully Eze and Hughes start and give the midfield some creativity. Would rather see Adarmola as stand-in for Mitchell than Ward or Schlupp.
And cross fingers that Olise is ready for 90 minutes.

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Pete53 Hassocks 15 Apr 22 12.35pm
Originally posted by thai-eagle Hopefully Eze and Hughes start and give the midfield some creativity. Would rather see Adarmola as stand-in for Mitchell than Ward or Schlupp. And cross fingers that Olise is ready for 90 minutes. Is there any update on Olise's fitness? There were some photos on the Palace Facebook page yesterday of training and I couldn't see any of him.
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Hassocks 15 Apr 22 12.35pm

Originally posted by thai-eagle

Hopefully Eze and Hughes start and give the midfield some creativity. Would rather see Adarmola as stand-in for Mitchell than Ward or Schlupp.
And cross fingers that Olise is ready for 90 minutes.

Is there any update on Olise's fitness? There were some photos on the Palace Facebook page yesterday of training and I couldn't see any of him.

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grumpymort US/Thailand/UK 15 Apr 22 12.37pm
********Butland********* WardAndersenGuehiMitchell *Kouyate**Schlupp* *******Hughes******** Ayew************Wilf ******Mateta*********** Guaita, Clyne, Tomkins, Milivojevic, McArthur (maybe in place of Hughes) Olise, Eze, Edouard, Benteke This is what I expect if all the players are fit. Not the best selection but against teams like Chelsea it's not the best players that matter work horses are very important. Edited by grumpymort (15 Apr 2022 1.59pm) (VPN) - [Link] (Alt VPN) - [Link]
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**********Butland***********
Ward*Andersen*Guehi*Mitchell
****Kouyate******Schlupp*****
***********Hughes************
**Ayew**************Wilf****
**********Mateta*************

Guaita, Clyne, Tomkins, Milivojevic, McArthur (maybe in place of Hughes)
Olise, Eze, Edouard, Benteke

This is what I expect if all the players are fit.

Not the best selection but against teams like Chelsea it's not the best players that matter work horses are very important.

Edited by grumpymort (15 Apr 2022 1.59pm)

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