I know he was injured, but a very interesting turn of events once our starting line-up/gameplan had to be altered. Joe Ledley was at fault, in my opinion, for all 3 goals once Cabaye had been brought off and offered 0 creativity.

He didn't track Defoe for the third goal, actually he lets him go and was not screening Januzaj's pass for the fourth. The second was a hell of a strike but a midfielder cant be giving him that much space and allowing him to drift pass so easily (although Punch gave the ball away initially!).

Just though I'd point out, that had it been Milivojevic on the bench perhaps yesterday would not have gone down the s***. Cabaye has the 2nd most interceptions (before yesterday's game) in the entire league this season - and I think his ability to break down opposition attacks often goes unnoticed.

On a final note, has anyone got any tips on forgetting yesterday's horror show? I have a mountain load of work to get through today and the Palace result has demotivated me from doing anything remotely useful.

Dont let Cabaye go

For what it's worth,in these situations of bad events depressing me I use music as a therapy. Which music is up to you of course. If you have a partner make the most of them and appreciate what you have.

As long as Ledley is getting minutes on the pitch we won't be picking up many points between now and the end of the season. I have no idea why Flamini wasn't brought on instead. Ledley needs to much protection from other players, he's never been a DM but he's never offered much going forward. He must have lost the ball in about every instance where he was put under even the remotest pressure this season. Hate to say this about one of our own players but I can't think of any worse midfielders in the PL that are still getting as much game time for their clubs as him.

Edited by Mad4palace (05 Feb 2017 10.46am)

Go to your favourite pub this afternoon thats got Sky TV Seagull hunter, have a few pints and watch Man U beat Leicester and Man C thrash Swansea,thats what I'm going to do,hopefully normal service will then be resumed.

Flamini should have been brought on to replace Cabaye.

Ledley is just running down his contract, he's lost all desire now and will make his final move in the summer. I want hungry players in the palace kit he should only be used in desperation.

California sunlight - sweet Calcutta rain - Honolulu starbright - the song remains the same