He was looking very good in the first half against Leicester but equally Olise and Eze were also combining well on the other flank. Thought we were not so threatening in the second 1/2 but we did take 2 of the chances that presented themselves.

Whilst it seems to be an unpopular opinion, and bearing in mind for me anyway that he has been by far our best player of recent history and up there for Palace GOAT, I align with those who look forward to seeing Palace perform without him.

For the last decade I have not only struggled to envisage but genuinely feared, deeply and I'd suggest logically feared, a Wilfless Palace.

We have some better players now than previously plus Wilf has definitely lost something in terms of dynamism (whilst his finishing/directness has dramatically improved).

I'd strongly suggest his departure or retirement will be the end of an era, it's just a question of whether we will see a new one. If... if the team perform without Wilf the belief in that new dawn will be very exciting. I am also hoping that without him we see a shift in mentality and performance from players who are only the latest cohort in wanting to see all our play revolve around him despite holding their own individual and collective capabilities. If Wilf declines further and the team still relies upon/looks to him, our performances and points tally will equally suffer. My love and gratitude for Wilf will never die however my willingness to see him in the team is diminishing and I am not despaired by his absence as I may once have been.

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

i've done my groin a couple of times over the years and neither was that bad - light running within a week etc. However, if you over do it too soon it can re-occur.

Both times i did it (playing footie straight after work so unable to warm up properly) i did a quick movement from a standing position, just like Wilf.
That makes me think the injury is not too serious i.e 2 to 3 weeks.
Speculating based on a players reaction to being subbed is pointless. I've never seen a happy 1st half substitution

Edited by palace99 (05 Apr 2023 11.31am)

I guess a good number of us on here have done our groin a few times playing football, i certainly have. I agree with you in that it has always taken me less time to recover from than a calf strain, thigh strain or hamstring. Usually back within 4 weeks.

Many on this site groan constantly

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

I totally agree - we want the opportunity to say thanks and Goodbye to Wilf..!!

IMO - Wilf is there with our top 3 "GOAT's" - with Sansom and Wright..!!

We never got the chance to say to say Goodbye and thanks to "King Ken" and "Wrighty" - I don't want this for Wilf..!!

COYP..!!