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madcap_v2 SE25 / Ibiza 03 Feb 21 9.36am
Overrated or not (I don't think he's overrated), he's still our best player and one of the most exciting players in the league. You see immaturity, I see passion. La la la your mum
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SE25 / Ibiza 03 Feb 21 9.36am

Overrated or not (I don't think he's overrated), he's still our best player and one of the most exciting players in the league. You see immaturity, I see passion.

La la la your mum

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m/k mick milton keynes 03 Feb 21 9.49am
Wilf is at times brilliant, but will never be a great footballer because of his flaws, he whines and moans too much, take Lineker, played when you really on kicked on the pitch in two of the toughest leagues, never ever got a booking, not one, his only retaliation was to score
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milton keynes 03 Feb 21 9.49am

Wilf is at times brilliant, but will never be a great footballer because of his flaws, he whines and moans too much, take Lineker, played when you really on kicked on the pitch in two of the toughest leagues, never ever got a booking, not one, his only retaliation was to score

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The Dolphin 03 Feb 21 10.04am
He is a great player and a joy to watch. Does he have a dark and petulant side - yes he does and so what? With talent there are flaws but he is fouled the whole time so I get his frustration. Without him we would have been playing Championship football for the last few years so as far as I am concerned people need to get off his back.
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03 Feb 21 10.04am

He is a great player and a joy to watch.
Does he have a dark and petulant side - yes he does and so what?
With talent there are flaws but he is fouled the whole time so I get his frustration.
Without him we would have been playing Championship football for the last few years so as far as I am concerned people need to get off his back.

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southnorwoodhill 03 Feb 21 10.10am
I note that Wilf doesn't smile much like he used to. The petulance and body language suggests that something is bothering him. He needs a therapist to help talk it over and bring the smile back.
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03 Feb 21 10.10am

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I note that Wilf doesn't smile much like he used to. The petulance and body language suggests that something is bothering him. He needs a therapist to help talk it over and bring the smile back.

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Teddy Eagle 03 Feb 21 10.12am
There are many great footballers with flaws (both on and off the pitch) - not putting him at their level but George Best and Maradona come to mind, Ronaldo is a drama queen and Pele wasn’t above a strop. With Wilf it doesn’t bother me much when he’s playing well but does when he’s having an off-game.
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Teddy Eagle

03 Feb 21 10.12am

There are many great footballers with flaws (both on and off the pitch) - not putting him at their level but George Best and Maradona come to mind, Ronaldo is a drama queen and Pele wasn’t above a strop.
With Wilf it doesn’t bother me much when he’s playing well but does when he’s having an off-game.

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Putitout Oxford 03 Feb 21 10.21am
Wilf, is special that’s for sure, and the states show clearly how special he is to Palace. But his petulance is a flaw ,without doubt. It’s wasted mental energy, disrupts his use of physical energy, and feeds an anti Wilf, culture in the select band of Premier league referees .
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Oxford 03 Feb 21 10.21am

Wilf, is special that’s for sure, and the states show clearly how special he is to Palace. But his petulance is a flaw ,without doubt.
It’s wasted mental energy, disrupts his use of physical energy, and feeds an anti Wilf, culture in the select band of Premier league referees .

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Eaglehamster Storrington 03 Feb 21 10.56am
Do we yet know the nature of his injury? Whatever his merits - we don't win when he's out. I have now sufficient funds to last me the rest of my life. Provided I don't buy anything.
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Storrington 03 Feb 21 10.56am

Do we yet know the nature of his injury?

Whatever his merits - we don't win when he's out.

I have now sufficient funds to last me the rest of my life. Provided I don't buy anything.

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Stirlingsays 03 Feb 21 11.02am
Originally posted by m/k mick Wilf is at times brilliant, but will never be a great footballer because of his flaws, he whines and moans too much, take Lineker, played when you really on kicked on the pitch in two of the toughest leagues, never ever got a booking, not one, his only retaliation was to score Well he did, but I take your point. 'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)
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03 Feb 21 11.02am

Originally posted by m/k mick

Well he did, but I take your point.

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

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palace99 New Mills 03 Feb 21 11.03am
Originally posted by CT Charlie He's a drama king, but he's OUR drama king. I only wish he would: 1) realize that complaining about uncalled fouls makes him a boy-who-cried-wolf in the eyes of referees, 2) understand that usually when his teammates' passes don't reach him, it's because of their lack of skill rather than character flaws or lack of effort or vision 3) stop committing make-up fouls when he is angry at an opponent for a foul that should have been called I believe he is worth 2-3 times more to Palace than he is to any of the top 6 clubs. I hope he will stay at Palace for the rest of his career. Edited by CT Charlie (03 Feb 2021 1.30am) totally agree with 1 and 3 - and he appears to be getting worse. Reacted badly v Sheff Utd when a foul wasn't given and was booked for reaction v wolves when a foul was given. Although his goalscoring has improved this season his influence on games appears to have reduced a bit. Appears less able to take people on and his pace has definitely declined a bit - 1 to 1 with Fabino v Liverpool springs to mind, so easily dispossessed. His all round game hasn't really improved too - positional awareness in the box when we attack is poor and his inability to head the ball is a joke (look at how Ronaldo improved that part of his game). I love the guy and Palace are clearly a better team with him in it but at £130k a week he is incredibly well remunerated for his services. If a top 6 club came in for him and made a decent offer i'd have no issue with him moving on - but to react like he did when we rejected the Everton bid last season was very disappointing IMHO
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New Mills 03 Feb 21 11.03am

Originally posted by CT Charlie

He's a drama king, but he's OUR drama king.

I only wish he would:

1) realize that complaining about uncalled fouls makes him a boy-who-cried-wolf in the eyes of referees,
2) understand that usually when his teammates' passes don't reach him, it's because of their lack of skill rather than character flaws or lack of effort or vision
3) stop committing make-up fouls when he is angry at an opponent for a foul that should have been called

I believe he is worth 2-3 times more to Palace than he is to any of the top 6 clubs. I hope he will stay at Palace for the rest of his career.

Edited by CT Charlie (03 Feb 2021 1.30am)

totally agree with 1 and 3 - and he appears to be getting worse. Reacted badly v Sheff Utd when a foul wasn't given and was booked for reaction v wolves when a foul was given.

Although his goalscoring has improved this season his influence on games appears to have reduced a bit. Appears less able to take people on and his pace has definitely declined a bit - 1 to 1 with Fabino v Liverpool springs to mind, so easily dispossessed. His all round game hasn't really improved too - positional awareness in the box when we attack is poor and his inability to head the ball is a joke (look at how Ronaldo improved that part of his game).

I love the guy and Palace are clearly a better team with him in it but at £130k a week he is incredibly well remunerated for his services. If a top 6 club came in for him and made a decent offer i'd have no issue with him moving on - but to react like he did when we rejected the Everton bid last season was very disappointing IMHO

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A1969Eagle Redhill 03 Feb 21 12.03pm
Lineker not getting booked was a joke. I lived as a CP season ticket holder in Southampton for ten years, I saw the odd Soton game with a mate from work, when Palace wasnt playing home or away, yes every game following palace, like many supporters who live a distance away(every game felt like an away game) hats off to you. Any way Lineker (for Spurs) at Soton. He chopped a player down and the ref just spoke to him. Later right in front of me in the Soton fans end, Lineker said annoyed with a decision, you are a F...in C,,t Ref, we all heard it, the ref heard it and just smiled at Lineker!! Originally posted by m/k mick Wilf is at times brilliant, but will never be a great footballer because of his flaws, he whines and moans too much, take Lineker, played when you really on kicked on the pitch in two of the toughest leagues, never ever got a booking, not one, his only retaliation was to score
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Redhill 03 Feb 21 12.03pm

Lineker not getting booked was a joke.
I lived as a CP season ticket holder in Southampton for ten years, I saw the odd Soton game with a mate from work, when Palace wasnt playing home or away, yes every game following palace, like many supporters who live a distance away(every game felt like an away game) hats off to you.
Any way Lineker (for Spurs) at Soton. He chopped a player down and the ref just spoke to him. Later right in front of me in the Soton fans end, Lineker said annoyed with a decision, you are a F...in C,,t Ref, we all heard it, the ref heard it and just smiled at Lineker!!

Originally posted by m/k mick

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Uphill Bedford 03 Feb 21 12.04pm
Some people overlook the value he brings to the team. Even when not at his best the opposition need to have at least one, and usually two, defenders up his backside. This should, but often doesn't, give his fellow forwards extra space. Unfortunately our forward line, especially Beneteke and Bats often fail to use this advantage. His liaison with Eze is starting to bear fruit and will eventually blossom further. Hopefully our new signing will greatly benefit.
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Bedford 03 Feb 21 12.04pm

Some people overlook the value he brings to the team.

Even when not at his best the opposition need to have at least one, and usually two, defenders up his backside.

This should, but often doesn't, give his fellow forwards extra space. Unfortunately our forward line, especially Beneteke and Bats often fail to use this advantage.

His liaison with Eze is starting to bear fruit and will eventually blossom further.

Hopefully our new signing will greatly benefit.

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A1969Eagle Redhill 03 Feb 21 12.06pm
Great header by Wilf in the SF Play offs at Brighton.. before he headed (pun) off to utd?? Originally posted by palace99 totally agree with 1 and 3 - and he appears to be getting worse. Reacted badly v Sheff Utd when a foul wasn't given and was booked for reaction v wolves when a foul was given. Although his goalscoring has improved this season his influence on games appears to have reduced a bit. Appears less able to take people on and his pace has definitely declined a bit - 1 to 1 with Fabino v Liverpool springs to mind, so easily dispossessed. His all round game hasn't really improved too - positional awareness in the box when we attack is poor and his inability to head the ball is a joke (look at how Ronaldo improved that part of his game). I love the guy and Palace are clearly a better team with him in it but at £130k a week he is incredibly well remunerated for his services. If a top 6 club came in for him and made a decent offer i'd have no issue with him moving on - but to react like he did when we rejected the Everton bid last season was very disappointing IMHO
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Redhill 03 Feb 21 12.06pm

Great header by Wilf in the SF Play offs at Brighton.. before he headed (pun) off to utd??

Originally posted by palace99

totally agree with 1 and 3 - and he appears to be getting worse. Reacted badly v Sheff Utd when a foul wasn't given and was booked for reaction v wolves when a foul was given.

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