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cpj Kent 13 Jan 20 11.04am | |
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Very poor on Saturday. Even when both their right sided players had been booked he refused to run at anyone. It's been the same all season - he gets a pass and then just passes it back again. Why is this? Is this part of Roy's plan to keep things boring and not risk anything or is Zaha scared of getting inured or has he lost his pace? By this time last season he'd won 3 pens for us; this season it's only one - he certainly doesn't seem to be getting into the box as much.
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Barcelona Based Fan No longer Barcelona, now living in... 13 Jan 20 11.13am | |
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Didn't he declare himself fit for the Norwich game ? I thought he was clearly carrying a knock & obviously the Arsenal defender had him in his pocket for the majority of the game.
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TheBigToePunt 13 Jan 20 1.24pm | |
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One of Zaha's main issues is the lack of attacking threat we have on the other wing, and also behind opponents defenders through the centre. Meyer could be left out on the pitch all by himself and still fail to exert any influence, and whilst Ayew works his knackers off he doesn't have raw pace to run behind. Opponents currently aren't stretched enough to create space for Wilf. When we had Bolasie things were far easier for Wilf. He also picked right up when Batshuayi was there making runs behind defenders, creating space.
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IMilburn Chiang Rai / Rayong 13 Jan 20 2.10pm | |
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Originally posted by Nicholas91
Didn't see the spit but heard him saying 'shut the f**k up' twice. By all accounts Wilf was carrying an injury. Also, we worked the ball far to slowly to him. By the time it reached him, there were usually three players around him, somewhat limiting his options.
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Putitout Oxford 13 Jan 20 3.02pm | |
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Why get yourself a top agent? In fact what would a top agent want with a player that wanted to stay at Palace.? Agents are in it for the money, money that comes from moving players on.
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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 13 Jan 20 3.18pm | |
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Originally posted by IMilburn
Yeah I think for clarity, he spat as footballers usually do just in direction of crowd, not directly at it. Also, wasn't particularly having a go at WIlf it was just a worrying incident and I agree with your comments.
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!! |
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EddieMac 13 Jan 20 4.23pm | |
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I can’t believe the comments on here saying Zaha wasn’t trying on Saturday or was playing not to get injured. Absolute garbage of the highest order. Zaha has one good game out of every 3 or 4 and that has always been the case. When ever he is up against a decent full back with pace and strength then he struggles badly which was the case on Saturday. This is the same Zaha that we have had for all these years, he blows hot and cold. Nothing to do with not trying or not wanting to get injured before a big money move. Id be shocked if a big club tried to sign him this window. China is probably his best bet for a big money move.
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taylors lovechild 13 Jan 20 7.37pm | |
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Originally posted by EddieMac
I can’t believe the comments on here saying Zaha wasn’t trying on Saturday or was playing not to get injured. Absolute garbage of the highest order. Zaha has one good game out of every 3 or 4 and that has always been the case. When ever he is up against a decent full back with pace and strength then he struggles badly which was the case on Saturday. This is the same Zaha that we have had for all these years, he blows hot and cold. Nothing to do with not trying or not wanting to get injured before a big money move. Id be shocked if a big club tried to sign him this window. China is probably his best bet for a big money move. I don't think it was any of those things but rather he is distracted and it affected his concentration. It wasn't just his ability to take players on but his first touch was also unusually poor and so was his decision making. It reminded me of how he started the season when he himself admitted his head was not in the game. He needs to be honest with Roy if he can't focus as he was actually a liability on Saturday. I think he is an honest player but clearly one driven by emotions for better or worse. If he gets a big move I think he will come into his own, but more performances like Saturday and he won't even make our first XI.
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CPFC1965 Warrington 13 Jan 20 10.03pm | |
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What we need to do is look for a club who will swap him for three players; full back, winger and forward. Scuppers Man U pay off and pretty much fills Roy's requested reinforcement. PSG springs to mind, nice big pay rise and lots of medals.
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doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 13 Jan 20 10.12pm | |
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Originally posted by taylors lovechild
I don't think it was any of those things but rather he is distracted and it affected his concentration. It wasn't just his ability to take players on but his first touch was also unusually poor and so was his decision making. It reminded me of how he started the season when he himself admitted his head was not in the game. He needs to be honest with Roy if he can't focus as he was actually a liability on Saturday. I think he is an honest player but clearly one driven by emotions for better or worse. If he gets a big move I think he will come into his own, but more performances like Saturday and he won't even make our first XI. My sentiments too. I just hope we can sort a move for him sooner than later so that we can start our post-Wilf life.
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ATL Eagle Atlanta 14 Jan 20 1.40am | |
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Wilf should go or commit to the team. Simple as. Makes me sad to type that because - so many good memories. He has been one of our great players. But if he doesn't want to stay, then . . . goodbye and good luck.
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dreamwaverider London 14 Jan 20 2.46am | |
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Originally posted by CPFC1965
What we need to do is look for a club who will swap him for three players; full back, winger and forward. Scuppers Man U pay off and pretty much fills Roy's requested reinforcement. PSG springs to mind, nice big pay rise and lots of medals. Good plan
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