So, we are away to our rivals tonight and I am hoping for a positive performance and positive result. I think this is the first time in years I am happy to go into this game without Wilf in attendance. Just feel Wilf lately has lost a bit but still want him part of our set-up as I personally y rate him very highly. Think this is down to a positive recruitment drive in the summer and PV getting us to play in a more positive mode. How do you feel?

Never considered that at present but like you say in the future if he continues as he is now!!

Whatever one's feelings towards the oppo (and I started supporting Palace when Millwall and Charlton were 'the enemy', so I don't feel particular animosity towards the Seagulls).They are a good team and play good football. Indeed, one might say they are 2 years ahead of us when it comes to playing a more expansive style. Their owners did well to stick with Potter over the first 2 years and are beginning to reap the benefits of doing so.

Both teams will want to have the ball and will try and press high when they haven't got it. We surprised them at SP by showing how quickly we were adapting to the new style. They'll be ready for us this time.

I'll be happy to come away unbeaten (for the third season running!)

Excellent post, if I may say so.

for those of us living in sussex / along the coast from that lot , it is a big deal.
Spoke to a pompey supporting customer today & he said 'please beat that bunch of smug c**** !'
since ive lived down here, its taken on more importance, bloody seagull flags in peoples gardens!

Kids,tired of being bothered by your pesky parents?
Then leave home, get a job & pay your own bills, while you still know everything.

same as the last 46yrs with this game ready to swear alot have put plastic screen in front off TV and have already said sorry to the neighbors, god i miss going EAGLESSSSSSSS