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cryrst The garden of England 21 Jan 24 11.32pm
Originally posted by Teddy Eagle A run he could have extended effortlessly if he'd joined us.
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The garden of England 21 Jan 24 11.32pm

Originally posted by Teddy Eagle

A run he could have extended effortlessly if he'd joined us.

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thai-eagle chiang mai 22 Jan 24 2.26am
Sheff Utd with big players will be lumping the ball into our box and guaranteed to score at least once. Tricky winger on the right (McAfee) and the whole seems to fight for every ball. Guess the trio of Schlupp (operating in the middle of no mans land waving his arms), Hughes and Mateta will see very little of the ball. Not an easy game based on their spirited performance in second half vs West Ham (2-2).
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chiang mai 22 Jan 24 2.26am

Sheff Utd with big players will be lumping the ball into our box and guaranteed to score at least once. Tricky winger on the right (McAfee) and the whole seems to fight for every ball. Guess the trio of Schlupp (operating in the middle of no mans land waving his arms), Hughes and Mateta will see very little of the ball.
Not an easy game based on their spirited performance in second half vs West Ham (2-2).

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NEILLO Shoreham-by-Sea 22 Jan 24 8.28am
It's going to be a physical battle, we know that. Defensively they look poor, but what have we got to offer to take advantage of that ? Not a lot. Watching their game yesterday, I liked the look of McAfee. On loan from Manchester City. Very good in possession and can pick a pass. We shouldn't be talking about a must win game in January, but it's feeling like one. Old, Ungifted and White
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Shoreham-by-Sea 22 Jan 24 8.28am

It's going to be a physical battle, we know that.

Defensively they look poor, but what have we got to offer to take advantage of that ? Not a lot.

Watching their game yesterday, I liked the look of McAfee. On loan from Manchester City. Very good in possession and can pick a pass.

We shouldn't be talking about a must win game in January, but it's feeling like one.

Old, Ungifted and White

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PatrickA London 22 Jan 24 8.55am
It’s nearly 4 years to the day that a Wilder managed Sheffield United beat a Hodgson managed Palace 1-0 at Selhurst from a Guiata own goal. This has no bearing on the result of next Tuesday’s game , but I recall that game quite well. Wilder puts out physical and competitive teams that are strong on set pieces and direct in attack. He will have noted Henderson’s weakness on crosses and the inability of our centre halves to dominate in the air. We have more experience of the Premier League and in general better players , but you could have said that about the game v Luton too which we lost this season. I suspect Hodgson will be in charge for this game and will play his most battle hardened team for the occasion. It’s difficult to assess how the game will go given our terrible home record despite the fact that Sheffield United are one of the worst teams in the division. It wouldn’t surprise me if it was a low scoring draw. If this happens , and the following game is a miserable defeat away at Brighton , I fail to see how Hodgson survives.
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London 22 Jan 24 8.55am

It’s nearly 4 years to the day that a Wilder managed Sheffield United beat a Hodgson managed Palace 1-0 at Selhurst from a Guiata own goal.
This has no bearing on the result of next Tuesday’s game , but I recall that game quite well.
Wilder puts out physical and competitive teams that are strong on set pieces and direct in attack.
He will have noted Henderson’s weakness on crosses and the inability of our centre halves to dominate in the air.
We have more experience of the Premier League and in general better players , but you could have said that about the game v Luton too which we lost this season.
I suspect Hodgson will be in charge for this game and will play his most battle hardened team for the occasion.
It’s difficult to assess how the game will go given our terrible home record despite the fact that Sheffield United are one of the worst teams in the division.
It wouldn’t surprise me if it was a low scoring draw.
If this happens , and the following game is a miserable defeat away at Brighton , I fail to see how Hodgson survives.

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MrRobbo Purley 22 Jan 24 9.27am
Originally posted by NEILLO It's going to be a physical battle, we know that. Defensively they look poor, but what have we got to offer to take advantage of that ? Not a lot. Watching their game yesterday, I liked the look of McAfee. On loan from Manchester City. Very good in possession and can pick a pass. We shouldn't be talking about a must win game in January, but it's feeling like one. I'd usually agree, and rubbish the notion of must wins this early. But given the form and atmosphere I think its as must win as they come. We've got the bottom 3 to play at home still. Given the potentially low points total needed, win those 3 and we should be there or there abouts.
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Purley 22 Jan 24 9.27am

Originally posted by NEILLO

It's going to be a physical battle, we know that.

Defensively they look poor, but what have we got to offer to take advantage of that ? Not a lot.

Watching their game yesterday, I liked the look of McAfee. On loan from Manchester City. Very good in possession and can pick a pass.

We shouldn't be talking about a must win game in January, but it's feeling like one.

I'd usually agree, and rubbish the notion of must wins this early. But given the form and atmosphere I think its as must win as they come.

We've got the bottom 3 to play at home still. Given the potentially low points total needed, win those 3 and we should be there or there abouts.

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BelfastEagle 22 Jan 24 9.28am
A couple of adds to the pre match comments from Roy Having a fit again Tomkins is a huge asset to the squad {subsequently stubs his big toe during pre match meal and is withdrawn from match day squad) Update on Olise…..he looked good walking to the shops last week so I am optimistic that his injury is not as bad as it could be. The physio staff haven’t told me that he won’t be fit sometime so that’s good news.
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BelfastEagle

22 Jan 24 9.28am

A couple of adds to the pre match comments from Roy

Having a fit again Tomkins is a huge asset to the squad {subsequently stubs his big toe during pre match meal and is withdrawn from match day squad)

Update on Olise…..he looked good walking to the shops last week so I am optimistic that his injury is not as bad as it could be. The physio staff haven’t told me that he won’t be fit sometime so that’s good news.

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Croydon-Trucker 22 Jan 24 1.20pm
Originally posted by Willo It was a complete fiasco at Arsenal, a day of woe and shame. Indeed it was my good man , a game to forget but one that will be etched into our memories for a very long time .
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22 Jan 24 1.20pm

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Originally posted by Willo

It was a complete fiasco at Arsenal, a day of woe and shame.

Indeed it was my good man , a game to forget but one that will be etched into our memories for a very long time .

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Davepalace707 Northumberland 22 Jan 24 1.31pm
Originally posted by BelfastEagle A couple of adds to the pre match comments from Roy Having a fit again Tomkins is a huge asset to the squad {subsequently stubs his big toe during pre match meal and is withdrawn from match day squad) Update on Olise…..he looked good walking to the shops last week so I am optimistic that his injury is not as bad as it could be. The physio staff haven’t told me that he won’t be fit sometime so that’s good news. Really is Groundhog Day. Relying on one player to be fit, to lead the front line, create chances & score the goals. And the team being crap when he isn’t playing.
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Davepalace707

Northumberland 22 Jan 24 1.31pm

Originally posted by BelfastEagle

A couple of adds to the pre match comments from Roy

Having a fit again Tomkins is a huge asset to the squad {subsequently stubs his big toe during pre match meal and is withdrawn from match day squad)

Really is Groundhog Day. Relying on one player to be fit, to lead the front line, create chances & score the goals. And the team being crap when he isn’t playing.

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Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 22 Jan 24 1.35pm
Originally posted by Croydon-Trucker Indeed it was my good man , a game to forget but one that will be etched into our memories for a very long time . Also etched in my memory will be the photo of Messrs Parish and Bright at the game, a couple of glum buckets, with looks that bellowed "Misery, Misery". Edited by Willo (22 Jan 2024 1.36pm)
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South coast - west of Brighton. 22 Jan 24 1.35pm

Originally posted by Croydon-Trucker

Indeed it was my good man , a game to forget but one that will be etched into our memories for a very long time .

Also etched in my memory will be the photo of Messrs Parish and Bright at the game, a couple of glum buckets, with looks that bellowed "Misery, Misery".

Edited by Willo (22 Jan 2024 1.36pm)

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Davepalace707 Northumberland 22 Jan 24 1.59pm
Originally posted by Willo Also etched in my memory will be the photo of Messrs Parish and Bright at the game, a couple of glum buckets, with looks that bellowed "Misery, Misery". Edited by Willo (22 Jan 2024 1.36pm) Can’t think I’ve seen them looking like anything else this season
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Davepalace707

Northumberland 22 Jan 24 1.59pm

Originally posted by Willo

Also etched in my memory will be the photo of Messrs Parish and Bright at the game, a couple of glum buckets, with looks that bellowed "Misery, Misery".

Edited by Willo (22 Jan 2024 1.36pm)

Can’t think I’ve seen them looking like anything else this season

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Elpis In a pub 22 Jan 24 5.55pm
Preparations have gone to pot , Train strike by Aslef , No trains on Southern (other routes also affected ) And we still need a striker
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In a pub 22 Jan 24 5.55pm

Preparations have gone to pot , Train strike by Aslef , No trains on Southern (other routes also affected )

And we still need a striker

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Teddy Eagle 22 Jan 24 6.03pm
Originally posted by Willo Also etched in my memory will be the photo of Messrs Parish and Bright at the game, a couple of glum buckets, with looks that bellowed "Misery, Misery". Edited by Willo (22 Jan 2024 1.36pm) Imagine if they'd paid to get in.
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Teddy Eagle

22 Jan 24 6.03pm

Originally posted by Willo

Also etched in my memory will be the photo of Messrs Parish and Bright at the game, a couple of glum buckets, with looks that bellowed "Misery, Misery".

Edited by Willo (22 Jan 2024 1.36pm)

Imagine if they'd paid to get in.

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