This injury crisis proved that we need 5 recognised CBs in the squad. Are there gonna be any better cheaper 5th choice CBs willing to sit on the bench and being a recognised quantity with regards to morale available? I dont think so.

I would also add that we will likely play 3 at the back very frequently and this is absolutely vital that we have the numbers to do this rather than having our hands tied tactically by a lack of personnel.

Edited by coulsdoneagle (16 May 2017 7.49pm)

And when Sakho is injured and we don't have another left footed central defender?

Like Speroni, still a decent player to have around off the pitch and I'm glad Allardyce is recognising what the club is all about and the characters and leaders within. Something his predecessor didn't do - so maybe we are learning from our mistakes??

Edited by Stuart Shave (16 May 2017 7.16pm)

I don't see Damo as anything but a liability I'm afraid. I'd rather see a youth player get a chance than keep Damo.

Sorry. Was a fan of Damo once but not anymore.

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Maybe that's the reason he supposedly can't stand Murray ? lol Allardyce obviously wants to pack the CB positions just in case we have another spate of injuries. Suspect a fair few midfielders will be moving on.

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I don't see what is wrong with this. Damo is not a bad defender, will not moan about being on the bench, costs piss all in comparison to a new player, and will provide experience and a voice in the dressing room. On top of that, Damo is a very loyal servant to the club.

Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't want him playing week in week out, but he'll do the job that wee need him to, just like the last five years he's been with us.

Edited by Dan1994 (16 May 2017 9.53pm)

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We need to give Damo more love. As for Sahko/Liverpool, I think our 4-0 against Hull with Hull getting ZERO shots on target should convince all that life won't end at Palace with Sahko gone - star that he is.

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