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 Eggy  Sutton 07 May 14 2.23pm |
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Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but the team currently 11th in the Barclays Premier League with 44 points, and which just pulled back the title chasing Liverpool from 3-0 down to 3-3 is, effectively, a Championship side. Looking at our starting line-up on Monday, 8 of those players were Championship players last season. By the end of the game we were fielding 10 2012/13 Championship players, with the 11th (Ledley) never having played in the EPL either. Two things: 2. Shows that to move on next season we do need to strenghten the squad and to bring in a bit more quality / experience, whilst not losing the team spirit and work ethic. I'm not suggesting this team cannot do it again next season, but it's a bit like the season we finished 3rd in the old 1st Division, in that an element of the success is down to the fact a majority of players have reached their peak at the same time, which may prove harder to maintain next season. This is not a negative thread in any way what so ever, just an observation while also again shouting from the rooftops what an amazing season this has been, from an amazing manager, amazing squad of great hard working players, and amazing fans. God I love being a Palace fan !!
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adrian b  Landrindod, Wales 07 May 14 3.28pm |
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| bexleydave Barnehurst 07 May 14 3.42pm |
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Quote adrian b at 07 May 2014 3.28pm
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| jamiemartin721 Reading 07 May 14 4.06pm |
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Individual talent can make the difference, but a well drilled, cohesive team that plays to its strengths and more importantly uses players other strengths to nulify its weaknesses is always superior. For all their flare on the attack, and goal scoring prowess, Liverpool's title hopes were dashed because they just can't defend. Their goal scoring papered over their cracks, and we got right at them, but the simple fact is that any team that throws away a 3-0 advantage has serious problems. Liverpool couldn't defend in midfield, and they certainly couldn't defend at the back. They pretty much had a back two, as their full backs were always out of position, and lacked the capacity to get back - and when up the field lacked a defensive midfield presence. Anyone who questions what KG does, needs to look at those three goals we scored.
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| Barcelona Based Fan No longer Barcelona, now living in... 07 May 14 4.08pm |
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I reckon there's a lot of players in our squad who will attract some serious offers the biggest battle we face is keeping the current crop happy enough with ££££ and bonuses! I hate closed season, Agents get busy and greedy players holding clubs to ransom!
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| Gameover 07 May 14 4.21pm |
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We can't let sentiment get in the way of what we need to do as a club. The squad needs to be strengthened and alot of players will likely not play as much as they did this season. I would love for the current squad to play every minute of every match but is unlikely as TP will look to bring in more quality and cover which will also create more competition for places. But TP and the board know what we need to do and I trust in their decisions although Speroni defo needs a new contract and if they dont make it happen then that would be a travesty.
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pstrutt  Busselton, WA 08 May 14 12.53am |
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You could [could] put together a starting XI of players who you would want in the Championship who played for us this season, but won't potentially play for Palace again. Price Including some on loan, like Rambo, who we may not see again.
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MikeT  Burlington (Toronto Area) 08 May 14 3.14am |
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Quote pstrutt at 08 May 2014 12.53am
You could [could] put together a starting XI of players who you would want in the Championship who played for us this season, but won't potentially play for Palace again. Price Including some on loan, like Rambo, who we may not see again. Paddy came on as a 3rd CB in the home game against Hull where TP completely outmanaged Judas Bruce & son.
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| Petereagle Brockley 08 May 14 5.49am |
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Quote pstrutt at 08 May 2014 12.53am
You could [could] put together a starting XI of players who you would want in the Championship who played for us this season, but won't potentially play for Palace again. Price Including some on loan, like Rambo, who we may not see again. I think you're right about all these players, plus Parr maybe as well. That would mean signing 2 new LBs
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| pstrutt Busselton, WA 08 May 14 6.52am |
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Quote MikeT at 08 May 2014 3.14am
Quote pstrutt at 08 May 2014 12.53am
You could [could] put together a starting XI of players who you would want in the Championship who played for us this season, but won't potentially play for Palace again. Price Including some on loan, like Rambo, who we may not see again. Paddy came on as a 3rd CB in the home game against Hull where TP completely outmanaged Judas Bruce & son. Entirely missed that. Was on me holidays.
So I manage a Workshop which provides a safe learning environment for blokes struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues. Being a Palace fan isn't listed yet. |
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| The Dolphin 08 May 14 7.20am |
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Interesting in that it shows that purchasing a new team doesn't make you any better. show that a team is a team and that can get you a long way.
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| Calzardi Croydon 08 May 14 7.22am |
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Interesting thread. I feel that when we got promoted, yes, we were a championship club still. Bit as soon as Pulis and his coaches came, he instilled a lot of premier league quality into the team, even though a few of our players were evolving it naturally anyway. I agree that in hindsight, because a lot of our players played in the championship last season, we can be seen as a championship club, but we're not now
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we're a premier league club with some naturally developed premier league quality. It can only get better with new additions too.
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