Too mobile and lively. Mark Bright in retirement might fool ‘em.

COYP

The way Ayew treated Swansea going on strike I am not surprised they have blocked him from playing tonight....

I think it would be sensible for Roy to try out Kouyate as a center back.

He is supposed to be able to play in that position and, depending on how serious Tomkins injury is, we are one injury or suspension away from having to play him or Riedewald in the prem.

I didn't rate Riedewald in that position when he played there before (although he looks like a reasonable midfielder) - So it would be good to know if Kouyate is a viable stand in.

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Big Nothing

Seeing as he uses a bit of player power to get away from Swansea, when thinking of a possible permanent move next summer if he gets on okay here, I’d consider playing him tonight.

COYP

Swans made it pretty clear that Ayew can't play against them when on loan. Standard loan language, so it's weird Roy made a thing of it. Did he think he could say "pretty please" and Swans would say, "ok, forget about the contract". Odd.

They also said they asked for Tuesday, and Palace could have asked for Wednesday and gone to the EFL for a decision. But Palace didn't.

That indicates to me that Roy was more concerned about Saturday (and the few starters he'll field today).
He probably also has an eye on injuries, especially if Swans play their U23s who may be a little reckless.

Still strange he raised these as issues.

More interesting will be who Roy puts on the bench, and whether he puts on strong subs if we are still tied or behind second half.

Wow puncheon is getting a start. Thought we might see pape. Will be good to get a long look at Meyer and Kouyate, and see what Iniss is all about. Can Sorloth knock one in? Would do him a world of good.

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