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eagleman13 Flag On The Road To Hell & Alicante 12 Feb 22 3.51pm

Mitchell has been our outstanding player this half. Why are our centre-backs taking the goal kicks, has Guaita got an injury?

 

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.
mtp1958 Flag Oswestry 12 Feb 22 3.52pm

Originally posted by 55 years a fan

There’s no focal point without Benteke or Mateta

yes i would agree going long ball without the right striker

 
Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 12 Feb 22 3.53pm

Mediocre and disappointing from both sides.
Ayew probably selected over Olise to give Ward some protection from Rico Henry who is very fleet of foot.

 
thai-eagle Flag chiang mai 12 Feb 22 3.54pm

Originally posted by Willo

Mediocre and disappointing from both sides.
Ayew probably selected over Olise to give Ward some protection from Rico Henry who is very fleet of foot.

None of them should play in the first place.

 
eagleman13 Flag On The Road To Hell & Alicante 12 Feb 22 3.56pm

Originally posted by thai-eagle

None of them should play in the first place.

Who would you play instead then?

 

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.
mtp1958 Flag Oswestry 12 Feb 22 3.57pm

look we complain about everything the game was very messy it happens , the ones who think we should win every game go and support man city , we have a good squard things to look forward to , look up not down

 
G O Eagle Flag 12 Feb 22 3.57pm

HOW - ON - EARTH - is it possible for PV til make us play so bad.

Does he order players NOT to hit the target, NOT to direct passes to teammates (Brentford players seems to be the preferred destination), not to move or pass the ball forward.

Pretty lucky not to be down by a couple of goals.

At present we are at best a mediocre championship side.

 
taylors lovechild Flag 12 Feb 22 3.57pm

I feel bad for keep digging him out, but Schlupp was pointless in that first half. He's probably one of our quickest players yet when teams break he jogs back. People have been giving Zaha stick but he worked so hard that first half and only he and Mitchell stood out in what was a very passive first half. Get Schlupp off and get McArthur on to add some leadership as right now it's missing.

Ward is one of the weakest passers of the ball in our squad which is an issue when you want to play out from the back. He's also the slowest, which given Andersen isn't quick either is a problem. Ayew looks a bit out of it. It's weird that our best player of late is on the bench, but I guess Vieira feels he can afford to manage his progress. Edouard has had no service so far. He must be getting very frustrated. Gallagher seems to be struggling to get involved.

As I said before, I think the thing we're missing most is leadership on the pitch. Brentford have been poor in position, but if the game continues like it has been they look the more likely to score. On the plus side Zaha seems to have the bit between his teeth.

COYP

 
taylors lovechild Flag 12 Feb 22 3.59pm

Originally posted by Willo

Mediocre and disappointing from both sides.
Ayew probably selected over Olise to give Ward some protection from Rico Henry who is very fleet of foot.

Has Ayew actually given any protection? He seems a bit cut adrift and doesn't have Olise's pace, attacking aggression or directness. If he doesn't improve dramatically in the first 10 minutes then surely Olise has to come on?

 
Croydon-Trucker Flag 12 Feb 22 4.00pm

Originally posted by You What

Wilf poor and giving the ball away a lot!

Yes but he has won 2 yellow cards for fouls against him , shame they dont count .

 
Uphill Flag Bedford 12 Feb 22 4.01pm

Yes, poor, but look on the bright side:

We haven't conceded yet and we are a second half team ....

 
Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 12 Feb 22 4.01pm

Originally posted by taylors lovechild


Has Ayew actually given any protection? He seems a bit cut adrift and doesn't have Olise's pace, attacking aggression or directness. If he doesn't improve dramatically in the first 10 minutes then surely Olise has to come on?

There is a view that Ayew has better defensive qualities than Olise.

 
G O Eagle Flag 12 Feb 22 4.02pm

Still looking for JUST ONE corner kick in a game - in either end - where a Palace player is first on the ball.

Didn’t happen in the first half, and cannot see it happen in the second either.

Or any upcoming game for that sake.

TRY ORGANISE AND PRACTICE, please.

 
Palace Old Geezer Flag Midhurst 12 Feb 22 4.05pm

Originally posted by eagleman13

Mitchell has been our outstanding player this half. Why are our centre-backs taking the goal kicks, has Guaita got an injury?

I've been watching on the stream you gave us eagleman, and I'm not sure I'm pleased. Very scrappy game, but I agree about Mitchell. Best on the pitch.

Brentford look poor and if we don't win this then something is fundamentally wrong. We're definitely not playing with the flair we showed at the start of the season.

Definitely need to improve in the second half.

 

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.
eagleman13 Flag On The Road To Hell & Alicante 12 Feb 22 4.08pm

Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer

I've been watching on the stream you gave us eagleman, and I'm not sure I'm pleased. Very scrappy game, but I agree about Mitchell. Best on the pitch.

Brentford look poor and if we don't win this then something is fundamentally wrong. We're definitely not playing with the flair we showed at the start of the season.

Definitely need to improve in the second half.

So far, thats not happening. Our 1st touch is abysmal.

 

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.
saveloy Flag carmarthen 12 Feb 22 4.11pm

Get Mateta or Benteke on for gods sake,no target man to aim for,reluctant to cross it in,no threat,

 
mtp1958 Flag Oswestry 12 Feb 22 4.12pm

wish we had a Eze from last season on the pitch

 
sprites Flag Auckland 12 Feb 22 4.13pm

For crying out loud let’s get Big Ben on so we’re at least threatening from corners.

 
southnorwoodhill Flag 12 Feb 22 4.16pm

It's all because PV has become RH.

 
dreamwaverider Flag London 12 Feb 22 4.18pm

Ayew may be better in defence but he has no attack.

 
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