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ChrisGC  Wantage 16 Apr 19 8.05am |
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Originally posted by robdave2k
Crapness is forgivable. Lack of effort however. The main issue with PVA is he tries to get forward and since Sakho is out he has no one to keep him in check. When he does then lose the ball (being unable to use his right foot), there is no effort to get back at all. However (and most infuriatingly) is that he is an utter wimp. Turning your back on a shot possibly forgivable but closing your eyes to head a sodding football is unforgivable! Turning your back on a shot is criminal. You're effectively jumping out of the way. Hate seeing this, although there have been some high profile offenders over the years (Rio Ferdinand). John Terry was brave in this respect though.
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 taylors lovechild  16 Apr 19 8.30am |
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PvA has always been good enough at defending when receiving orders. Left to his own devices he seems to have no positional sense and makes bad decisions. Like someone else said, he looked much better alongside Sakho. Coincidence or not he also seems to have been worse since Schlupp came in. If I was the opposition I would just target our left all game as Wilf tracks back sporadically, Schlupp only runs when going forward and plays too narrow and PvA seems to lack the ability to make up for the lack of support. As good as AWB has been he also gets far more defensive support from Townsend and McArthur.
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| Tickled pink Cornwall 16 Apr 19 8.32am |
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So we all agree he can be a good player for us but just needs to pull his thumb out and socks up.
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| Tickled pink Cornwall 16 Apr 19 9.03am |
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Shame Souare almost killed himself, he would have filled that spot perfectly with his pace and wicked crosses ....for Benteke
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(that was what I imagined would happen) Mr Fenandes  16 Apr 19 9.47am |
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Couldn't tackle a 4-piece puzzle. Couldn't mark a chalkboard. As powerful in the air as a cheap firework.
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| benmccarthy Kent 16 Apr 19 10.09am |
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He's had a poor season. He use to link up with Wilf brilliantly down the left hand side now he just sits back and doesn't track back like he use to. Maybe he's not been fully fit?
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| Eaglecoops CR3 16 Apr 19 10.13am |
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Originally posted by the.universal
This statement is accurate for almost any defender in the land. I stick by my statement. His strength is supposed to be attacking however he has offered very little in this respect this year. His weakness we all know is defending, so if you can’t defend and you are doing little up front then he isn’t offering a lot and it is hardly absurd.
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| HesHereHesThere Beckenham 16 Apr 19 10.19am |
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I used to work with a makem, he was well chuffed when we signed PVA as he said he was crap at defending and only ok going forward...alas it appears he’s been proved right
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| cpj Kent 16 Apr 19 11.32am |
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Defending has never been his best attribute, which for a full-back is perhaps not good. He is best when attacking - however Roy's boring tactics means he's not allowed past the half-way line until the game is lost (normally after about 75 mins). Nor does it help when he has Schlupp in front of him who constantly loses possession, and the untouchable Zaha who normally fails to track back and help.
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| NEILLO Shoreham-by-Sea 16 Apr 19 11.44am |
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Originally posted by cpj
Defending has never been his best attribute, which for a full-back is perhaps not good. He is best when attacking - however Roy's boring tactics means he's not allowed past the half-way line until the game is lost (normally after about 75 mins). Nor does it help when he has Schlupp in front of him who constantly loses possession, and the untouchable Zaha who normally fails to track back and help. Wow, you've managed to slag off 3 players and the manager in 1 go - well done ! I don't agree that PVA is only allowed into the oppositions half until late in games. Perhaps you notice him getting forward more as the game get's stretched in the later stages.
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| PZ Eagle Penzance 16 Apr 19 11.58am |
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Originally posted by cpj
Defending has never been his best attribute, which for a full-back is perhaps not good. He is best when attacking - however Roy's boring tactics means he's not allowed past the half-way line until the game is lost (normally after about 75 mins). Nor does it help when he has Schlupp in front of him who constantly loses possession, and the untouchable Zaha who normally fails to track back and help. Actual stats show PVA 6th best Palace goal scorer, not bad for someone who is not allowed past the halfway line. Crystal Palace Top Scorers 3060 played 12 Goals scored 1 Assists Shots on targetTotal 66% 2683 played 8 Goals scored 3 Assists Shots on targetTotal 52% 3366 played 7 Goals scored 4 Assists Shots on targetTotal 44% 2025 played 5 Goals scored 2 Assists Shots on targetTotal 43% 759 played 3 Goals scored 0 Assists Shots on targetTotal 53% 3096 played 3 Goals scored 2 Assists Shots on targetTotal 34% 1181 played 2 Goals scored 2 Assists Shots on targetTotal 29% 2712 played 2 Goals scored 5 Assists Shots on targetTotal 32% 1505 played 2 Goals scored 2 Assists Shots on targetTotal 42% 270 played 1 Goals scored 1 Assists Shots on targetTotal 60% 2562 played 1 Goals scored 1 Assists Shots on targetTotal 37% 281 played 1 Goals scored 0 Assists Shots on targetTotal 50% 99 played 1 Goals scored 0 Assists Shots on targetTotal 100%
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| sickboy Deal or Croydon 16 Apr 19 12.13pm |
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And there was i thinking that PVA was the glue that held our defence together.
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