************Johnstone*************
*****Ward***Andersen***Richards***
Clyne***Hughes***Doucoure***Shlupp
****Olise****Mateta***Ebiowei*****

with key players on the bench, Opinion only

“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

I'd be keen to see Mal and Richards get 90 just for a look even if against weaker opposition. I still think Olise will only play a bit part as to whether that's from the start I don't know.

Like the formation with Schlupp as LWB however I question whether we would need, or look to, play a back 5 against Oxford.

If that were to be the team in any circumstance I'd certainly be pleased. Is it just me or did PV state he wants to give cups a go this season????

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

Anyone who can take a penalty is "in"

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

I would like to see something long the lines of this.

************Johnstone*************
*****Ward***Andersen***Richards***
Rak-Sakyi***Hughes***Doucoure***Riedewald
****Omilabu****Edouard***Ebiowei*****

I think rak-sak deserves some game time in the first team, Edouard needs some confidence maybe he can score in the cup tie to weaker opposition in order to give him a boost, I actually think Hughes played well v Villa so a full game here could let him prove his reliability to be called up consistently, Doucoure more game time to get bedded into the palace ethos, as for Riedewald and Ebiowei its good to give olise and Zaha a rest as well as eze, give them some game time, (maybe schlupp in for riedewald)
Think even though this team isnt quite as strong as many would like if we're taking the cup seriously, i believe it still has enough to do the job, we could have some strong subs to come on in case things look shaky.

The First 90 Minutes Are The Most Important!

Ah haven't been kept up on transfer goings the last 2 weeks.

I guess in that case maybe pull Omilabu back and give Kymani-Gordon a shot.

Played extremely well for the U21's.

The First 90 Minutes Are The Most Important!

-----------Johnstone------------
Ward---Richards---Tomkins---Clyne
-------------- Luka--------------
------Riedewald----Hughes--------
Olise ------- Mateta -----Ebiowei

Olise needs minutes, Mateta can hopefully get on a scoring streak. Got enough quality and experience in that 11 to beat a League 1 side.

If struggling, I'd like to see Eze, Schlupp, Eduoard introduced.

If cruising, would like to see Killian Phillips and Luke Plange given a run.

A comfortable 3-0 with some confidence boosting would be ideal. I hope we can go a long way in this comp.