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Sørloth debut
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 youngpalacefan111  10 Feb 18 9.56pm |
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The only positive from today, he looked very promising and worked his f***ing arse off.
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 10 Feb 18 10.16pm |
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Promising. Didn't waste the ball and got something out of nearly every time he got it. A cross, maybe a ricocheted one that could go anywhere, a throw or corner with 2 men tackling him. And that's out wide away from goal that you hope a player like him might do. The saved header is hopefully is hopefully a sign of goals and hopefully we stay up and freedman has found a real forward and we can sell Benteke as soon as we get a £20 mil offer as I've had enough of him now.
COYP
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| dreamwaverider London 10 Feb 18 10.31pm |
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Why are we not playing our other new signings.
We are like the world.......it has gone bloody mad.
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| Happiness Stan Itchycoo Park 10 Feb 18 10.35pm |
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Originally posted by dreamwaverider
Why are we not playing our other new signings.
We are like the world.......it has gone bloody mad.
How many Polish defenders are playing in Poland and available for 1.2m that you think are premiership quality? Likewise Swedish midfielders playing for Malmo. Pay peanuts get monkeys.
"How can I remember to keep it all together when half the moon is taken away?"
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| Kentbaldeagle64 Swanscombe 10 Feb 18 10.41pm |
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Good display. Lots of running and chasing back. Loked composed and seemed able to handle himself well. Should start instead of benteke against Spurs. This may wake benteke up and make him realise he is allowd to chase the ball down and get closer to the opposition rathe than watch the ball.
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| bifffabazz Highworth, Wiltshire 10 Feb 18 10.55pm |
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Originally posted by MonsterMunch
Looked good, a really positive debut.. Very strong lad! His touch looked a little heavy but that’s being overly critical. I also liked the fact for a newbie and young lad he was telling the other players what positions to get into and where they should go. Annoying we did not cross the ball enough for him and Benteke but Sorloth especially as he won pretty much everything in the air. Townsend was guilty of not getting the ball in enough today. Think we may have found a gem in this lad. Got all the attributes and seems like he has a great attitude/desire. I’d really like to see him down th middle. He looks such a handful.
Edited by MonsterMunch (10 Feb 2018 9.44pm)
Amen.
I was totally impressed too. Highlights of the day was his excellent debut and Yala coming over after the game to give us all a wave.
Spirit of 1974
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| Jamesey Wandsworth 10 Feb 18 11.51pm |
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Considering the difference in class of the Danish league he has been in, Sorloth mad an impressive debut.
He played intelligently and used his strength and height skilfully.
He could well make a strong contribution to the team if he settles in as well as he promises.
Nothing is fool-proof - fools are too ingenious
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| HeathMan Purley 10 Feb 18 11.59pm |
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How many Polish defenders are playing in Poland and available for 1.2m that you think are premiership quality? Likewise Swedish midfielders playing for Malmo. Pay peanuts get monkeys.
disagree - football is eleven against eleven as Iceland proved. I am expecting Roy to use the games we are not expected to win to spring surprises. Nine, ten, or eleven points from the next fifteen will put Palace on the front page of the Advertiser. COYP
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thai-eagle  chiang mai 11 Feb 18 3.06am |
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Decent debut (I'm a Norwegian and in general sceptical to fellow countrymen playing in the big moneyleague), but he was a bit too nice and soft when chasing the ball. Strong, big and quick lad, should put in some tackles. His header golden, the one from Benteke again missed the target. Would put Tekkers on the bench next game with Sørloth on top. Says more about the Belgian's contribution...
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Goal Machine  The Cronx 11 Feb 18 7.21am |
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Thought we did well. Work rate was good, put himself about and defended well when being asked to drop back when they had possession.
1st touch looked a bit shaky at the start but improved. Almost scored a decent header and put in a great cross for Benteke. Think he will improve over the next few games when he gets up to speed with the Prem.
Once we have Wilf back I’d probably start him ahead of Benteke. That would hopefully stick a rocket up his arse, but doubt it...
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| MonsterMunch Cambridge 11 Feb 18 7.41am |
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Edited by MonsterMunch (11 Feb 2018 7.42am)
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ARGILE OLD GEEZER  PORTIMAO 11 Feb 18 8.38am |
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Originally posted by Happiness Stan
How many Polish defenders are playing in Poland and available for 1.2m that you think are premiership quality? Likewise Swedish midfielders playing for Malmo. Pay peanuts get monkeys.
Arr, you managed to find a negative at last, now your Happiness Stan again
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black eagle.  south croydon. 11 Feb 18 10.32am |
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From what i saw of the highlights Sorloth looked a bit of handful and a goal threat which all boads well for the future.
Benteke's place in thd team will be under threat when Wilf comes back with Sorloth leading the line.
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| Loz83 Crawley 11 Feb 18 10.56am |
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In the next home game we really need to get behind this lad , make him feel confident even when he does things wrong , keep encouraging him and then I think we’ll have a top player on our hands. He’s got the lot, pace , power ,heading and enthusiasm.
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| Elpis In a pub 11 Feb 18 12.02pm |
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Originally posted by Loz83
In the next home game we really need to get behind this lad , make him feel confident even when he does things wrong , keep encouraging him and then I think we’ll have a top player on our hands. He’s got the lot, pace , power ,heading and enthusiasm.
All he needs to do is cheer up ,Ive never seen such a miserable looking footballer . But yes its a confidence game and getting behind ALL our players would go some way to seeing them all at the top of their game.
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| Uphill Bedford 11 Feb 18 12.26pm |
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I am encouraged, he has talent and will improve with experience - but not in tandem with Benteke.
Benteke now has competition so he should be on the bench and give Sorloth a go. This may give him the incentive to raise his game which has been abysmal.
It is a waste to have two similar centre forwards on together.
We need the spare man in central midfield to create more chances as the conversion rate by our No.17 is something like one goal for every twenty opportunities - really wasteful and the main reason we are flirting with disaster.
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 11 Feb 18 1.17pm |
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Originally posted by Elpis
All he needs to do is cheer up ,Ive never seen such a miserable looking footballer . But yes its a confidence game and getting behind ALL our players would go some way to seeing them all at the top of their game.
'All he needs to do is cheer up.' Really?
He's probably very determined and focused, hence why smiling as if he's lucky to be there for a game or 2 isn't in his mind. He knows he has to play to his maximum to compete and get up to this level. The focus and thought I would imagine is helping and reminding himself to get something from every bit of possession he gets. Whether that be a pass, a cross, a ricocheted cross from his powerful crosses that go through defenders or a corner or throw from being tackled and competed against by 2 opponents.
He's probably very ambitious. I'd rather that than him grinning and not being selected again.
COYP
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| premier fan BR4 11 Feb 18 4.54pm |
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I was impressed with his ability to not give the ball away. His passing was neat and tidy, he also had a few good headers. I felt Benteke worked we'll with him. I would continue with this partnership and we might see a few chances converted.
We do need more solidity at the back. Hopefully Sakho will be back in two weeks? Anyone know the extent of his injury?
Edited by premier fan (11 Feb 2018 4.56pm)
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| Bexley Eagle Bexley Kent 12 Feb 18 7.30pm |
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Both Sakho and Kelly back for Spurs. So defensively we should be in a better position. The problem will be scoring.
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| Palace 1979 Surrey 12 Feb 18 9.35pm |
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He is one bright spot at a difficult time and I hope Hodgson sticks with him. Looks promising and the sooner he gets up to speed the better. Could be a very good signing for a fraction of the Benteke price.
Some people are like Slinkies … not really good for anything, but you can’t help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.
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