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palace99 New Mills 11 Oct 22 3.56pm
We all know what a great talent this guy is but he is clearly not a central midfielder and playing him alongside Eze is not an option as neither can track back, tackle, head the ball or generally perform the defensive side that the position requires. We could move him back to the right side, however, we would then lose Ayew's hardwork and defensive acumen (and PV appears to want this). If we are to play all 3 (Zaha, Olise and Eze) we need another defensive midfielder to sit alongside Doucoure - may Hughes? So a 4-2-1-3, rather than a 4-3-3. For all Olise's talents he does disappear for periods of games and his goals and assist numbers aren't great. We really need a position that gets the most out of him. I'm loathe to say it but maybe an impact sub might suit us more, especially away from home. Alternatively, Ayew plays away, Olise in home games. Thoughts?
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New Mills 11 Oct 22 3.56pm

We all know what a great talent this guy is but he is clearly not a central midfielder and playing him alongside Eze is not an option as neither can track back, tackle, head the ball or generally perform the defensive side that the position requires.

We could move him back to the right side, however, we would then lose Ayew's hardwork and defensive acumen (and PV appears to want this).

If we are to play all 3 (Zaha, Olise and Eze) we need another defensive midfielder to sit alongside Doucoure - may Hughes? So a 4-2-1-3, rather than a 4-3-3.

For all Olise's talents he does disappear for periods of games and his goals and assist numbers aren't great. We really need a position that gets the most out of him.

I'm loathe to say it but maybe an impact sub might suit us more, especially away from home. Alternatively, Ayew plays away, Olise in home games.

Thoughts?

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Lanzo-Ad Lanzarote 11 Oct 22 4.19pm
Originally posted by palace99 We all know what a great talent this guy is but he is clearly not a central midfielder and playing him alongside Eze is not an option as neither can track back, tackle, head the ball or generally perform the defensive side that the position requires. We could move him back to the right side, however, we would then lose Ayew's hardwork and defensive acumen (and PV appears to want this). If we are to play all 3 (Zaha, Olise and Eze) we need another defensive midfielder to sit alongside Doucoure - may Hughes? So a 4-2-1-3, rather than a 4-3-3. For all Olise's talents he does disappear for periods of games and his goals and assist numbers aren't great. We really need a position that gets the most out of him. I'm loathe to say it but maybe an impact sub might suit us more, especially away from home. Alternatively, Ayew plays away, Olise in home games. Thoughts? Yes, agreed with most of it, 4-2-3-1 is definitely the best formation we have, what about the three as Ayew, Eze, Olise. Luka, which i don't think is as bad as his reputation, or Hughes, and dare i say it Wilf on the Bench for that explosive 30mins at the end “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
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Lanzarote 11 Oct 22 4.19pm

Originally posted by palace99

We could move him back to the right side, however, we would then lose Ayew's hardwork and defensive acumen (and PV appears to want this).

If we are to play all 3 (Zaha, Olise and Eze) we need another defensive midfielder to sit alongside Doucoure - may Hughes? So a 4-2-1-3, rather than a 4-3-3.

For all Olise's talents he does disappear for periods of games and his goals and assist numbers aren't great. We really need a position that gets the most out of him.

I'm loathe to say it but maybe an impact sub might suit us more, especially away from home. Alternatively, Ayew plays away, Olise in home games.

Thoughts?

Yes, agreed with most of it, 4-2-3-1 is definitely the best formation we have, what about the three as Ayew, Eze, Olise.
Luka, which i don't think is as bad as his reputation, or Hughes, and dare i say it Wilf on the Bench for that explosive 30mins at the end

“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

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eritheagle Erith 11 Oct 22 4.54pm
Originally posted by palace99 We all know what a great talent this guy is but he is clearly not a central midfielder and playing him alongside Eze is not an option as neither can track back, tackle, head the ball or generally perform the defensive side that the position requires. We could move him back to the right side, however, we would then lose Ayew's hardwork and defensive acumen (and PV appears to want this). If we are to play all 3 (Zaha, Olise and Eze) we need another defensive midfielder to sit alongside Doucoure - may Hughes? So a 4-2-1-3, rather than a 4-3-3. For all Olise's talents he does disappear for periods of games and his goals and assist numbers aren't great. We really need a position that gets the most out of him. I'm loathe to say it but maybe an impact sub might suit us more, especially away from home. Alternatively, Ayew plays away, Olise in home games. Thoughts? For most of the second half on Saturday Olise was moved out to the right wing and Ayew played in a no.8/no.10 role. It seemed to work quite well.
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Erith 11 Oct 22 4.54pm

Originally posted by palace99

We could move him back to the right side, however, we would then lose Ayew's hardwork and defensive acumen (and PV appears to want this).

If we are to play all 3 (Zaha, Olise and Eze) we need another defensive midfielder to sit alongside Doucoure - may Hughes? So a 4-2-1-3, rather than a 4-3-3.

For all Olise's talents he does disappear for periods of games and his goals and assist numbers aren't great. We really need a position that gets the most out of him.

I'm loathe to say it but maybe an impact sub might suit us more, especially away from home. Alternatively, Ayew plays away, Olise in home games.

Thoughts?

For most of the second half on Saturday Olise was moved out to the right wing and Ayew played in a no.8/no.10 role. It seemed to work quite well.

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Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 11 Oct 22 6.58pm
I thought he had a good game on Sunday. His silky touches are a delight and his pinpoint free kick to give Odsonne the equaliser was a cracker. Sure, he wasn't able to have a huge impact in the first half, but on the right in the second half he was much more involved. We've said before, in a previous thread, that he has a strange demeanour, but I, for one, enjoy watching him play wherever he is on the pitch. Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.
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I thought he had a good game on Sunday. His silky touches are a delight and his pinpoint free kick to give Odsonne the equaliser was a cracker. Sure, he wasn't able to have a huge impact in the first half, but on the right in the second half he was much more involved.

We've said before, in a previous thread, that he has a strange demeanour, but I, for one, enjoy watching him play wherever he is on the pitch.

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

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MrRobbo Chaldon 11 Oct 22 8.02pm
Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer I thought he had a good game on Sunday. His silky touches are a delight and his pinpoint free kick to give Odsonne the equaliser was a cracker. Sure, he wasn't able to have a huge impact in the first half, but on the right in the second half he was much more involved. We've said before, in a previous thread, that he has a strange demeanour, but I, for one, enjoy watching him play wherever he is on the pitch. 100% agree. Broadly speaking we now have 3 matchwinners in our starting 11. Zaha, Olise and Eze. Of course they need to do their bit defensively, and get involved as much as they can with general play. But ultimately we need them to win us games. So we should be a little more accepting if they 'go missing' at times, as long as they deliver when needed. On Sunday Olise and Zaha grabbed assists and Eze scored the winner, so they are holding up their end of the bargain
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Chaldon 11 Oct 22 8.02pm

Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer

We've said before, in a previous thread, that he has a strange demeanour, but I, for one, enjoy watching him play wherever he is on the pitch.

100% agree.

Broadly speaking we now have 3 matchwinners in our starting 11. Zaha, Olise and Eze.

Of course they need to do their bit defensively, and get involved as much as they can with general play. But ultimately we need them to win us games. So we should be a little more accepting if they 'go missing' at times, as long as they deliver when needed.

On Sunday Olise and Zaha grabbed assists and Eze scored the winner, so they are holding up their end of the bargain

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PatrickA London 11 Oct 22 8.10pm
I recall another very skilful left footed right sided forward playing for us having joined from a lower division club like Olise. Taylor came in for some rough treatment from the oppostion in those days and Malcolm Allison used to use the tough Roy Barry at right back behind Taylor to act as Taylor's minder. If anyone took liberties then Barry would sort them out. I mention this in the context that at this stage of his development Olise can still be brushed aside even if the game as a whole is much cleaner. This is why he may be better employed on the right in the near term rather than in a crowded midfield where it's more difficult to find space. Apologies to those under 60 who won't have a clue about Peter Taylor or Roy Barry.
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London 11 Oct 22 8.10pm

I recall another very skilful left footed right sided forward playing for us having joined from a lower division club like Olise.
Taylor came in for some rough treatment from the oppostion in those days and Malcolm Allison used to use the tough Roy Barry at right back behind Taylor to act as Taylor's minder.
If anyone took liberties then Barry would sort them out.
I mention this in the context that at this stage of his development Olise can still be brushed aside even if the game as a whole is much cleaner.
This is why he may be better employed on the right in the near term rather than in a crowded midfield where it's more difficult to find space.
Apologies to those under 60 who won't have a clue about Peter Taylor or Roy Barry.

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Teddy Eagle 11 Oct 22 8.18pm
Originally posted by PatrickA I recall another very skilful left footed right sided forward playing for us having joined from a lower division club like Olise. Taylor came in for some rough treatment from the oppostion in those days and Malcolm Allison used to use the tough Roy Barry at right back behind Taylor to act as Taylor's minder. If anyone took liberties then Barry would sort them out. I mention this in the context that at this stage of his development Olise can still be brushed aside even if the game as a whole is much cleaner. This is why he may be better employed on the right in the near term rather than in a crowded midfield where it's more difficult to find space. Apologies to those under 60 who won't have a clue about Peter Taylor or Roy Barry. I've mentioned this before but I have a friend who knows Roy Barry quite well. He's now 80 and as far as I know he's still working driving a van for a fish delivery company. He was certainly a tough guy. Probably still is.
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11 Oct 22 8.18pm

Originally posted by PatrickA

I've mentioned this before but I have a friend who knows Roy Barry quite well. He's now 80 and as far as I know he's still working driving a van for a fish delivery company.
He was certainly a tough guy. Probably still is.

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dreamwaverider London 11 Oct 22 9.09pm
Is Olise completely fit? His injury last season was all shrouded in secrecy and he was out a long time. I love watching him. He always does the unexpected. Furthermore, I don’t think he is big and strong enough for the top teams, they call it physicality’, so hopefully he may be around for a while.
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Is Olise completely fit?
His injury last season was all shrouded in secrecy and he was out a long time.
I love watching him. He always does the unexpected. Furthermore, I don’t think he is big and strong enough for the top teams, they call it physicality’, so hopefully he may be around for a while.

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rikz Croydon 11 Oct 22 10.11pm
If every player played like how people think they should then we would have 11 competing for the ballon d'or and would win every game 5-0, this is probably the most exciting and promising time in our clubs history with the most talented squad we've ever had. Stop worrying what they cant do and enjoy what they can. I say enjoy it while we can as its likely to not last very long probably not past this season once wilf leaves
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Croydon 11 Oct 22 10.11pm

If every player played like how people think they should then we would have 11 competing for the ballon d'or and would win every game 5-0, this is probably the most exciting and promising time in our clubs history with the most talented squad we've ever had. Stop worrying what they cant do and enjoy what they can.

I say enjoy it while we can as its likely to not last very long probably not past this season once wilf leaves

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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 11 Oct 22 10.50pm
Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer I thought he had a good game on Sunday. His silky touches are a delight and his pinpoint free kick to give Odsonne the equaliser was a cracker. Sure, he wasn't able to have a huge impact in the first half, but on the right in the second half he was much more involved. We've said before, in a previous thread, that he has a strange demeanour, but I, for one, enjoy watching him play wherever he is on the pitch. Absolute alignment with my sentiments there. I like the fact he's slightly different in character to many footballers, that can't be a bad thing. Finding his best place is somewhat Rubik's cube-esque at the moment with the likes of Eze, Wilf, Olise, Ayew, Edouard even Schlupp to an extent all seeming interchangeable as Forwards/Wingers/Midfielders. I think wherever he plays his quality will be noticeable and effective. Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!
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The Democratic Republic of Kent 11 Oct 22 10.50pm

Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer

We've said before, in a previous thread, that he has a strange demeanour, but I, for one, enjoy watching him play wherever he is on the pitch.

Absolute alignment with my sentiments there.

I like the fact he's slightly different in character to many footballers, that can't be a bad thing.

Finding his best place is somewhat Rubik's cube-esque at the moment with the likes of Eze, Wilf, Olise, Ayew, Edouard even Schlupp to an extent all seeming interchangeable as Forwards/Wingers/Midfielders. I think wherever he plays his quality will be noticeable and effective.

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

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sprites Auckland 12 Oct 22 1.41am
I think it's as simple as Olise v Ayew. When we're playing a lesser opposition and expect to have lion share of the ball, we play Olise and get at them. When we're playing top 6 sides, Ayew's workrate and dark arts are probably a better fit.
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Auckland 12 Oct 22 1.41am

I think it's as simple as Olise v Ayew. When we're playing a lesser opposition and expect to have lion share of the ball, we play Olise and get at them. When we're playing top 6 sides, Ayew's workrate and dark arts are probably a better fit.

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aashman12 12 Oct 22 7.58am
Originally posted by MrRobbo 100% agree. Broadly speaking we now have 3 matchwinners in our starting 11. Zaha, Olise and Eze. Of course they need to do their bit defensively, and get involved as much as they can with general play. But ultimately we need them to win us games. So we should be a little more accepting if they 'go missing' at times, as long as they deliver when needed. On Sunday Olise and Zaha grabbed assists and Eze scored the winner, so they are holding up their end of the bargain Eze has 1 goal, he's far from being labelled a match winner.
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12 Oct 22 7.58am

Originally posted by MrRobbo

100% agree.

Broadly speaking we now have 3 matchwinners in our starting 11. Zaha, Olise and Eze.

On Sunday Olise and Zaha grabbed assists and Eze scored the winner, so they are holding up their end of the bargain

Eze has 1 goal, he's far from being labelled a match winner.

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