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The FA Cup Semi Final match thread
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 rikz  Croydon 17 Apr 22 6.58pm |
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Terrible performance, might aswell of not turnt up but we've still got super pat Vieira and he knows exactly what we need. Excited for the future let's get as many points as possible in the league.
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Slimey Toad  Karsiyaka, North Cyprus 17 Apr 22 6.58pm |
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Originally posted by Den1923
Yes, I agree with your summary, take Connor out and we lose our sparkle and threat, Eze, may get better with more exposure but on today's performance he is not a replacement for Gallagher! That's because he is a completely different player. Edited by Slimey Toad (17 Apr 2022 6.58pm)
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| kennybrowns leftfoot Reigate 17 Apr 22 6.58pm |
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Originally posted by kevlee
When he took off Mateta and brought in Ayew I knew the game was over. Yep Ayew was absolute garbage and at fault for the second goal. Luka just has to be sold in the summer. I actually dread him being on the pitch now. He was on for such a short time but managed to do nothing but give the ball away. It was a strange team selection and a strange approach to the game. We never came out for the 2nd half. What's annoying is that both their goals came from our players pissing about with the ball in possession (Mitchell and Ayew) And that miss by Anderson... Just unbelievable Bit of an anti climax really but this squad is a work in progress and the future is certainly bright.
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Lanzo-Ad  Lanzarote 17 Apr 22 7.07pm |
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Originally posted by PalazioVecchio
you can maybe play well against one superstar Galactico. But 11 plus the bench ? almost impossible Brentford did alright, they attacked them
“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 |
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| samprior Hamburg 17 Apr 22 7.07pm |
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A shame that we never really made a game of it. Tactics kind of surprised Chelsea first half and it was a stalemate but we couldn't find any answers in the second half. Annoying that it just drifted by but it'll be a good bit of experience for the young team. Tough on Mitchell that his mistake cost us. But anyway if you'd told me at the start of this season we'd be safe with 10 games or more to go and an FA Cup semi final I'd have snapped your hand off. Hopefully a few more decent performances to come before the end of the season and then "transition part 2" in the summer. Disappointing today but I still feel positive about our direction. Fans sounded great today. COYP
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| Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 17 Apr 22 7.08pm |
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Disappointed but not too surprised with the result. All credit to our supporters who were majestic today, even after the final whistle. Feel for Mitchell who had a strong game, but made one mistake. Gallagher would have made a difference, how much we will never know and not worth trying to evaluate. Nothing to be gained. Butland did OK and wasn't at fault for their goals. Ayew tries to go it alone too much. Clearly desperate to score and lacks vision to see better opportunities for others. Olise should have started and can only assume he wasn't fully fit. Biggest let down was Eze. I used to be his biggest fan, but he didn't impress today. Far too negative I thought. We did well to get to the semi with a young, inexperienced and inexpensive team. I expect more from them next year, but in the meantime, well done lads.
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 grumpymort  US/Thailand/UK 17 Apr 22 7.09pm |
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Originally posted by PalazioVecchio
PV did his best. The Chelscum chequebook got us. Show me the weak chink in their squad ? did they cost 4 times or 8 times the Palace squad ? for money ?
Nothing to do with cost if it was Palace should have been relegated years ago. We beat Man City this season and the other game only a few weeks ago was a draw this is the team who are top of the league look how much they are worth more then Chelsea. Originally posted by Robk
Wilf never really does it against the top teams...certainly not Chelsea..... He is not a top player that is why it is very clear to see the best players turn up in these games he never has this is what the scouts see as well which is why no big team is interested in him. Originally posted by Steveoxon
You boys turn against the manager and team in a thrice. This has been the best season for years and you still moan. Don't believe it. You to*sers think you can come up with a better match plan than one of the best premier league players of all time! Palace don't deserve tw ats like you wingers. Unbelievable. Edited by Steveoxon (17 Apr 2022 6.50pm)
We reached a cup final with AP with mostly championship level players and finished in the league 15th. Best league place has been 11th with very little investment those years.
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Den1923  17 Apr 22 7.12pm |
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Originally posted by Slimey Toad
That's because he is a completely different player. Edited by Slimey Toad (17 Apr 2022 6.58pm) That obvious and clearly not as good!
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Nicholas91  The Democratic Republic of Kent 17 Apr 22 7.12pm |
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Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer
Disappointed but not too surprised with the result. All credit to our supporters who were majestic today, even after the final whistle. Feel for Mitchell who had a strong game, but made one mistake. Gallagher would have made a difference, how much we will never know and not worth trying to evaluate. Nothing to be gained. Butland did OK and wasn't at fault for their goals. Ayew tries to go it alone too much. Clearly desperate to score and lacks vision to see better opportunities for others. Olise should have started and can only assume he wasn't fully fit. Biggest let down was Eze. I used to be his biggest fan, but he didn't impress today. Far too negative I thought. We did well to get to the semi with a young, inexperienced and inexpensive team. I expect more from them next year, but in the meantime, well done lads. Agree. We didn't really show up today, said it before but will say it again we looked as though we were playing for penalties which may have actually worked on another day but is disappointing. Butland not to blame but I think Guaita would have been the better choice, c'est la vie! Mitchell made a mistake, easy to read too much in to, he's already earned his forgiveness and we move on. Would liked to have seen a bit more attacking intent, a bit of Wilf's magic, a few more chances created, etc. etc. We have a new look, young and promising squad but a few way past their best still hanging on: Jmac, Luka, Ward, Ayew, Benteke etc etc. All have more than had their day of course but not quite up for it, at all, anymore. It looked to me as though Chelsea were there for the taking first half, but they probably thought the same about us. One team took the initiative second half and the other didn't. Frustrating, disappointing and in the end a poor showing from us but, again, c'est la vie. I wouldn't have held much hope for the final if we did go through, admittedly, and in the grand scheme of things a trip to Wembley is never too shabby for a first season manager. Let's hope for a few more wins and points for a decent finish as the season closes. COYP!!!
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!! |
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| PatrickA London 17 Apr 22 7.14pm |
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The first hour the tactics worked well in terms of stifling Chelsea and there was not much between the teams.
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| Davepalace707 Northumberland 17 Apr 22 7.16pm |
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We really missed Gallagher today. No great surprise that when your best player and pretty much ever-present all season ISNT playing - that you struggle to adapt and other players don’t step up, especially at a pressure occasion like Wembley. We either try and replace him or we move on with the players we have. Still a good season.
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VinceHilaire  London 17 Apr 22 7.17pm |
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Anti climax or missed opportunity?! Not sure what is applicable However, I agree with others…it’s one game…second half just attack and enjoy it. Only when the changes were made did we start to look a little more threatening. Personally, should have stuck with our usual system…Ward playing as a wing back did not work. Anyway, it was a good day out…did see Mitchell limping off at the end…hopefully just fatigue
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