Hull played 5-3-2/3-5-2 last night and when TP brougght Paddy on, he thought he'd match it up. Bruce then pulled a defender off and went 4-4-2.

We held on by the skin of our teeth but I'm not so sure whether it was the wrong or right decision.

Before TP did it, Hull had their better chances (the skied shot over the bar early in the 2nd half & the cross a yard in front of Jelavic which he tried to reach with boot)

After TP changed it, they had more possession and more time in our 3rd, but was it productive with all our men back and giving it everything?

COYP

Agreed, I thought Livermore was the best player on the pitch. Their full backs are what let them down in the end, playing a system such as theirs is dependent on your wing backs being a threat, and Elmohamady and Rosenior just weren't.

Jerome but only just, DD, Ward and Puncheon also above their usual but everyone played a part including Pulis for bringing Paddy Mac on which stabilised us at a very difficult point.
ps must have been at a different game as I thought Mox was as usual putting himself about and apart from his throws some of his blocks and tackles were much needed.

Enjoying getting up later and not having someone who knows better than me (apart from the missus of course).

His tackle on Long where he skipped away with the ball, but then went down injured was flawless timing and skill.

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.