Like, i said painful finish, the bench should be packed with the young future players getting 15/20 mins here and there, But it nots, Roy knows he
is going, Sad finish

“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

Totally agree with Palace99.

Scott Dann- seriously 'found out' last night.

Shocking and embarrassing.

The cb situation is worrying. A couple of years ago we had so many options but know we are playing a CM next to an old guy Dann or Cahill and neither have any pace. I think all our problems stem from the lack of quality at the back meaning we can’t press further up the pitch as when we get played through we are screwed as the 3rd goal showed last night.

Its not just the defence which is showing weakness. Last night our midfield was shocking; late in the tackle, giving away needless fouls, losing the ball countless times & spraying misplaced panic passes everywhere. The longer the game went on the worse we got. Badly need McArthur back & maybe buy a strong recognised midfielder to help out next season.

I agree your summary but what we need most of all (and have for the past few seasons) as a priority is a midfield 'general' We use to have Michael Hughes, Ben Watson and Barry Bannon but since then nobody with any productive skill.

Admittedly they are not 'ten a penny' (far from it) but as an interim I'd go for Jonjo Shelvey.
He has the vision and is able to pass the ball long or short. Sure his temperament is suspect but he is not prone to panic like our existing midfield who treat the ball like a hot potato and make suicide passes to marked men or, more usually, straight to an opponent.

We have accomplished strikers but they don't get the service. Our goals scoted and conced thbis season make sorry reading.

Man and boy Palace since my first game in 1948 sitting on my dad's shoulders