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MrRobbo Chaldon 10 Feb 22 8.48am
Originally posted by Wilbraham413 Wilf pretty much killed our attack in the first half. Scores a wonder goal out of nothing. Then fluffs a pen to cost us 3 points. That sort of sums him up these days. He's still one of the few/only players we have who can score a goal from nothing, but he also bogs down the offense at times. And that's not even mentioning his discipline issues. I hate to say it, but when he isn't playing, I don't really miss him, which was never the case in recent years. I hope he stays on the team, but for the first time, I'd be ok if we got a decent offer for him. I think that kinda sums him up. He is worth having on the pitch because he might make something happen. But not always a net contributor.
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MrRobbo

Chaldon 10 Feb 22 8.48am

Originally posted by Wilbraham413

Wilf pretty much killed our attack in the first half. Scores a wonder goal out of nothing. Then fluffs a pen to cost us 3 points. That sort of sums him up these days.

He's still one of the few/only players we have who can score a goal from nothing, but he also bogs down the offense at times. And that's not even mentioning his discipline issues.

I hate to say it, but when he isn't playing, I don't really miss him, which was never the case in recent years. I hope he stays on the team, but for the first time, I'd be ok if we got a decent offer for him.

I think that kinda sums him up. He is worth having on the pitch because he might make something happen. But not always a net contributor.

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MrRobbo Chaldon 10 Feb 22 9.20am
Also for me, Viera's comments on Wilf, “This is the Wilfried Zaha that I want to see for the rest of the season. It is the Wilfried Zaha I want to see, the one who works hard with his teammates and with the other players to create chances. Today I was really happy with the game that he had.” sorta sounded like he was saying that he hadn't be working for the team and creating chances before
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MrRobbo

Chaldon 10 Feb 22 9.20am

Also for me, Viera's comments on Wilf,

“This is the Wilfried Zaha that I want to see for the rest of the season. It is the Wilfried Zaha I want to see, the one who works hard with his teammates and with the other players to create chances. Today I was really happy with the game that he had.”

sorta sounded like he was saying that he hadn't be working for the team and creating chances before

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sprites Auckland 10 Feb 22 9.44am
Originally posted by MrRobbo Also for me, Viera's comments on Wilf, “This is the Wilfried Zaha that I want to see for the rest of the season. It is the Wilfried Zaha I want to see, the one who works hard with his teammates and with the other players to create chances. Today I was really happy with the game that he had.” sorta sounded like he was saying that he hadn't be working for the team and creating chances before More worrying is that he was happy with Wilf’s performance and wants more of the same. Anyone with half a functioning eye could see how poor he was - wonder goal aside.
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sprites

Auckland 10 Feb 22 9.44am

Originally posted by MrRobbo

Also for me, Viera's comments on Wilf,

sorta sounded like he was saying that he hadn't be working for the team and creating chances before

More worrying is that he was happy with Wilf’s performance and wants more of the same. Anyone with half a functioning eye could see how poor he was - wonder goal aside.

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Teddy Eagle 10 Feb 22 9.48am
Originally posted by sprites More worrying is that he was happy with Wilf’s performance and wants more of the same. Anyone with half a functioning eye could see how poor he was - wonder goal aside. That’s quite an aside seeing it got us a point from a losing position.
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Teddy Eagle

10 Feb 22 9.48am

Originally posted by sprites

More worrying is that he was happy with Wilf’s performance and wants more of the same. Anyone with half a functioning eye could see how poor he was - wonder goal aside.

That’s quite an aside seeing it got us a point from a losing position.

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Dubai Eagle 10 Feb 22 9.56am
Although - with there being some suggestion that PV has asked Wilf to be more consistent (so if true) they have clearly had a manager / player chat about the way things are going etc etc - Noticeably, last night - Wilf scores a wonder goal & the first thing he does is run up to PV and they both man hug - I don't want to speak prematurely ( & clearly this is only supposition on my part) but I think Wilf actually heard whatever they talked about & took it to heart.
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Dubai Eagle

10 Feb 22 9.56am

Although - with there being some suggestion that PV has asked Wilf to be more consistent (so if true) they have clearly had a
manager / player chat about the way things are going etc etc -

Noticeably, last night - Wilf scores a wonder goal & the first thing he does is run up to PV and they both man hug -

I don't want to speak prematurely ( & clearly this is only supposition on my part) but I think Wilf actually heard whatever they talked about & took it to heart.

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monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 10 Feb 22 10.02am
Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer The latter in my opinion. One of the worst attempts at a penalty in the PL I can remember. Puncheon v spurs and Benteke v Bournemouth must be up there as well
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monkey

Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 10 Feb 22 10.02am

Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer

The latter in my opinion. One of the worst attempts at a penalty in the PL I can remember.

Puncheon v spurs and Benteke v Bournemouth must be up there as well

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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 10 Feb 22 10.03am
Originally posted by sprites More worrying is that he was happy with Wilf’s performance and wants more of the same. Anyone with half a functioning eye could see how poor he was - wonder goal aside. I think that's the problem. I fall in the category of 'without a functioning eye' possibly as although I can watch the game, and a player who does not seem to have the energy and flair he once did, fails to operate as part of a cohesive unit and a temperament less stable than Joe Biden's legs, I still think of Wilf as a beloved son of Palace and our saviour when all seems lost. I would be surprised if I was the only Palace fan to think like this, but looking at a life without Wilf may be a far more unsettling notion for some (me included) than the pitfalls of having him in the team. It certainly looks as though his 'messiah' like status at the Palace is waning and we look to be heading for a new course but it can of course be difficult for people to let go of what they feel safe with. Personally, I wish Wilf all the best and would love for him to be rekindled under Pat however feel doubtful of this happening. Cracking goal yesterday despite looking off the pace and struggling to hang on to possession at times but the penalty was a bit of a freak, not the result of ill discipline or lack of ability, hopefully it will provoke some humility in him for forthcoming fixtures. Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!
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Nicholas91

The Democratic Republic of Kent 10 Feb 22 10.03am

Originally posted by sprites

More worrying is that he was happy with Wilf’s performance and wants more of the same. Anyone with half a functioning eye could see how poor he was - wonder goal aside.

I think that's the problem.

I fall in the category of 'without a functioning eye' possibly as although I can watch the game, and a player who does not seem to have the energy and flair he once did, fails to operate as part of a cohesive unit and a temperament less stable than Joe Biden's legs, I still think of Wilf as a beloved son of Palace and our saviour when all seems lost.

I would be surprised if I was the only Palace fan to think like this, but looking at a life without Wilf may be a far more unsettling notion for some (me included) than the pitfalls of having him in the team.

It certainly looks as though his 'messiah' like status at the Palace is waning and we look to be heading for a new course but it can of course be difficult for people to let go of what they feel safe with. Personally, I wish Wilf all the best and would love for him to be rekindled under Pat however feel doubtful of this happening.

Cracking goal yesterday despite looking off the pace and struggling to hang on to possession at times but the penalty was a bit of a freak, not the result of ill discipline or lack of ability, hopefully it will provoke some humility in him for forthcoming fixtures.

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

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MonsterMunch Cambridge 10 Feb 22 10.05am
Originally posted by Teddy Eagle That’s quite an aside seeing it got us a point from a losing position. Rubbish first half much better second half, fantastic goal and great weighted pass/assist for the pen. Thats 2 contributions that should have won us the game. Yes Wilfs not the same of old, hes different now but he keeps delivering. Edited by MonsterMunch (10 Feb 2022 10.14am)
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MonsterMunch

Cambridge 10 Feb 22 10.05am

Originally posted by Teddy Eagle

That’s quite an aside seeing it got us a point from a losing position.

Rubbish first half much better second half, fantastic goal and great weighted pass/assist for the pen. Thats 2 contributions that should have won us the game. Yes Wilfs not the same of old, hes different now but he keeps delivering.

Edited by MonsterMunch (10 Feb 2022 10.14am)

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OneWayTicketToMars Selsdon 10 Feb 22 10.47am
Whatever you say about Wilf he gives 100% and nearly always pops up with a sublime goal to keep us in the match. For me he gets the other players going and they look to him to do something special so play him. COYP Record crowd 51,482 - The Whitehorse was rocking - Second Div Champs 1978 - 79 ... 'wot a night !
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Selsdon 10 Feb 22 10.47am

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Whatever you say about Wilf he gives 100% and nearly always pops up with a sublime goal to keep us in the match.

For me he gets the other players going and they look to him to do something special so play him.

COYP

Record crowd 51,482 - The Whitehorse was rocking - Second Div Champs 1978 - 79 ... 'wot a night !

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taylors lovechild 10 Feb 22 11.12am
But for a freak slip Wilf bags two goals and wins us the game. He also played the pass that won the penalty remember. The reality is his contribution over games as a whole has been lacking for a couple of years, but the other part in this reality is that he is still one of the few players who creates something out of nothing. The effort wasn't missing last night on his part and he didn't show any of his usual theatrics, so I think people should give him a break and see if he's turned a new leaf. If he goes back to sulking and waving his arms around then I'll join the bandwagon.
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10 Feb 22 11.12am

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But for a freak slip Wilf bags two goals and wins us the game. He also played the pass that won the penalty remember. The reality is his contribution over games as a whole has been lacking for a couple of years, but the other part in this reality is that he is still one of the few players who creates something out of nothing.

The effort wasn't missing last night on his part and he didn't show any of his usual theatrics, so I think people should give him a break and see if he's turned a new leaf. If he goes back to sulking and waving his arms around then I'll join the bandwagon.

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eaglesdare 13 Feb 22 1.08pm
I love wilf as much as the next palace fan! But yesterdays wilf just annoyed me! Constant moaning and waving an imaginary yellow card and Everytime a foul is not given takes him ages to get up and pulls his socks up! And am I imagining things or are we a happier side when he wasn't playing the last month or so? Just frustrating! You are fouled okay given or not given just get on with it! Likes of sterling, hazard, Salah (rolls a bit) just get on with things. Wilf has the ability to grab a game and turn things I like this wilf!
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eaglesdare

13 Feb 22 1.08pm

I love wilf as much as the next palace fan! But yesterdays wilf just annoyed me! Constant moaning and waving an imaginary yellow card and Everytime a foul is not given takes him ages to get up and pulls his socks up!

And am I imagining things or are we a happier side when he wasn't playing the last month or so?

Just frustrating! You are fouled okay given or not given just get on with it! Likes of sterling, hazard, Salah (rolls a bit) just get on with things.

Wilf has the ability to grab a game and turn things I like this wilf!

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PatrickA London 13 Feb 22 2.10pm
Possibly my favourite ever Palace player, but sadly now a declining force. I watched his limited involvement in the recent Ivory Coast games and he cut the same miserable figure as he has at Palace this season. I'm not sure about selling him as he's still capable of very good moments and it's questionable what his value would be in comparison to the touted £70 million a few years ago. At that stage the only reported interest came from Arsenal and Everton at considerably less than that figure. It could certainly be argued that we would be a better balanced side without him in his current form. Edouard has shown promise on the left and Schlupp is at his most effective with driving runs down the left where he is on his natural side providing balance with his left foot. The service to our strikers may well be better with Olise on the right and Schlupp on the left. As another option Eze is arguably at his most effective cutting in from the left. We are nit as dependent on Wilf as we have been in previous seasons.
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PatrickA

London 13 Feb 22 2.10pm

Possibly my favourite ever Palace player, but sadly now a declining force.
I watched his limited involvement in the recent Ivory Coast games and he cut the same miserable figure as he has at Palace this season.
I'm not sure about selling him as he's still capable of very good moments and it's questionable what his value would be in comparison to the touted £70 million a few years ago.
At that stage the only reported interest came from Arsenal and Everton at considerably less than that figure.
It could certainly be argued that we would be a better balanced side without him in his current form.
Edouard has shown promise on the left and Schlupp is at his most effective with driving runs down the left where he is on his natural side providing balance with his left foot.
The service to our strikers may well be better with Olise on the right and Schlupp on the left.
As another option Eze is arguably at his most effective cutting in from the left.
We are nit as dependent on Wilf as we have been in previous seasons.

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