I think the point is, with your constant negativity when things are actually going okay, you’re about as interesting as a wet weekend in Weymouth

I really hope that doesn't constitute a significant contribution to your self value or worth. Might explain quite a bit though.

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

yes, the ignorant remain

“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 can't agree with Lanzo's post - like many others I would have been delighted if you'd told me before the season that at this point we'd be 11th and in the cup QF. But I do think there are some concerns. In my view we have gone backwards since the early part of the season. The problems (conceding late goals, unable to defend set pieces) haven't been resolved and some of the good bits (energetic pressing game, some fast attacks) have got worse. Still supportive of PV and far happier than I thought I'd be at this point, but slightly worried that he and his coaching team aren't learning whereas the opposition have worked us out, and also unconvinced by apparent switch in selection and tactics from game to game.

Earlier in the season many were crying out for more Olise, Benteke to be dropped, Clyne to replace Ward, Hughes to be given game time, youth team players to be given a chance.

PV has done all of this. So what have we learned:

Olise has the potential to be our next Wilf. Not the finished article by any stretch of the imagination but the potential is there.
Benteke has been replaced by Mateta. The jury is still out on this one as they clearly have different strengths and weaknesses. But we know all about Benteke so surely it’s worth giving Mateta a decent run to see if he can develop into the answer.
Ward maybe a little slow these days but is clearly a better right back than Clyne. Neither is the long term solution however.
Hughes blows hot and cold. Has great games and then dreadful games. A decent squad player.
Great to see Tayo given a chance last night. He should have a future at the club.

Regarding Eze and Eduard. These points are yet to be addressed. I thought Eduard played well off the left when Wilf was away at Afcon. Trouble is he won’t start ahead of Wilf. Maybe he gets his turn down the middle in due course if Mateta doesn’t work out.
Eze I think will benefit from a full preseason, and hopefully a few more minutes as this season draws to a close. But to be fair on PV he can’t do everything all at once.