Although Georgia Elwiss is playing cricket at England level and is a close relative of Mike. I did like Mike Elwiss though a decent striker who got us up that season.

Enjoying getting up later and not having someone who knows better than me (apart from the missus of course).

Yes, i apologize, Mental block

“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

You're also forgetting Benteke in his first season for us

Mabbutt was a natural and his injury was heart breaking. I believe Matt Jansen would have become an all time great too if he had stayed longer. His career declined after the terrible motor bike accident.

Some people are like Slinkies … not really good for anything, but you can’t help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.

I think our lack of a prolific striker and Wilfried Zaha being on the pitch at the same time is not merely coincidence.

How many goals would Haaland score for Palace?
Possibly not too many.
Analysing his goals for City he is reliant on consistent service into the penalty area which he is obviously very adept at finishing.
While acknowledging that we haven’t got a De Bruyne, Silva or Foden we still don’t provide good enough service to our central striker.
Edouard finished his chance on Saturday, but I can’t recall another opportunity being created for him.
Mateta finished against Villa from a good cross from Mitchell.
These are rare situations for us - where the goals that are created need one touch to finish.
Some have argued that our strikers are not good enough, but perhaps it’s a case that the service isn’t good enough too.
If they were missing loads of chances there may be a case for saying they are not clinical enough, but the paucity of chances we create make it a difficult judgement.