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The Dolphin 22 Apr 24 4.58pm
Originally posted by Willo I am not one who disappears in the ether on account of a prediction which proved to be well wide of the mark. I am delighted to have been proved wrong and the whole performance left me 'Purring'. What a joy to behold and such unalloyed delight. A far cry from some of the dour performances we have witnessed in recent seasons and my aged face was wreathed in merriment.My dear wife commented that I was glowing with happiness when I returned to my abode. I said sorry last week so not doing it again. Much humble pie has been eaten and enjoyed. The journey home yesterday was most enjoyable! I look forward to the last few games with a new found zest!

The Dolphin

22 Apr 24 4.58pm

Originally posted by Willo

I am not one who disappears in the ether on account of a prediction which proved to be well wide of the mark.

I am delighted to have been proved wrong and the whole performance left me 'Purring'. What a joy to behold and such unalloyed delight.

A far cry from some of the dour performances we have witnessed in recent seasons and my aged face was wreathed in merriment.My dear wife commented that I was glowing with happiness when I returned to my abode.

I said sorry last week so not doing it again.
Much humble pie has been eaten and enjoyed.
The journey home yesterday was most enjoyable!
I look forward to the last few games with a new found zest!

The Dolphin 22 Apr 24 5.01pm
Hats off to Dougie as well. Munoz and Wharton are exceptional buys. Edited by The Dolphin (22 Apr 2024 5.01pm)

The Dolphin

22 Apr 24 5.01pm

Hats off to Dougie as well.
Munoz and Wharton are exceptional buys.

Edited by The Dolphin (22 Apr 2024 5.01pm)

palace chick South Croydon 22 Apr 24 5.41pm
Originally posted by CT Charlie I'm perfectly willing to entertain the notion, and perhaps concede, that Ollie is a better coach than Roy for our squad at the moment. On the other hand, the arrival and growth of Wharton & Munoz, the joint availability of Eze and Olise, and the confidence of JPP (born of starts, time, and perhaps even spring weather) – have been an immense help to Glasner, assistance not available to Roy. The only decision for which I fault Roy entirely is his favoring Ward over Clyne (or Richards), but even that choice is one which most fans appeared to support. Demoting our loyal, long-serving captain can't be easy. I wouldn’t say Roy favouring Ward over Clyne should be debated over Glasner now playing Clyne. Roy played Ward as a right back and most of us realised both him and Clyne struggled in that position. Now we have Munoz both Ward and Clyne have played on the right of a middle 3 at the back and both have looked better in that position. Munoz does the running for them as a wing back and neither of them could do that anymore at their ages. Clyne got the nod over Ward because he got a knock. They both have played well in that position but Clyne has taken that role slightly better and deserves his place. With Guehi returning I doubt either of them will keep their place but will be great having them on the bench in case of injuries/tiredness. As for which one gets a new contract for next season or perhaps both will, I can’t see either of them getting much game time next season unless we have major injuries again? :-)

palace chick

South Croydon 22 Apr 24 5.41pm

Originally posted by CT Charlie

I'm perfectly willing to entertain the notion, and perhaps concede, that Ollie is a better coach than Roy for our squad at the moment. On the other hand, the arrival and growth of Wharton & Munoz, the joint availability of Eze and Olise, and the confidence of JPP (born of starts, time, and perhaps even spring weather) – have been an immense help to Glasner, assistance not available to Roy.

The only decision for which I fault Roy entirely is his favoring Ward over Clyne (or Richards), but even that choice is one which most fans appeared to support. Demoting our loyal, long-serving captain can't be easy.

I wouldn’t say Roy favouring Ward over Clyne should be debated over Glasner now playing Clyne. Roy played Ward as a right back and most of us realised both him and Clyne struggled in that position. Now we have Munoz both Ward and Clyne have played on the right of a middle 3 at the back and both have looked better in that position. Munoz does the running for them as a wing back and neither of them could do that anymore at their ages. Clyne got the nod over Ward because he got a knock. They both have played well in that position but Clyne has taken that role slightly better and deserves his place. With Guehi returning I doubt either of them will keep their place but will be great having them on the bench in case of injuries/tiredness. As for which one gets a new contract for next season or perhaps both will, I can’t see either of them getting much game time next season unless we have major injuries again? :-)

doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 22 Apr 24 6.17pm
Originally posted by Putitout There is no doubt OG is proving to be right for the job, and long May it last , but to compare now with ,say before January , and come up with OG as the whole answer is taking no account that everyone is fit. As only now have Eze and Olise become available,in effect since January OG has four very effective new signings improving matters. Glad to see someone point it out . I think one might also want to acknowledge Glasner's careful handling of players who have been injured. - Olise after the cameo off the bench against Citeh has had 2 starts but was substituted after 65 minutes in both. - He has also managed Eze carefully in recent games - He recognizes the importance of using your substitution allowance so as to give as much rest as possible to the players who need it. It's meant taking risks with the likes of Jairo (Liverpool and WHam) and Ahamada (WHam) neither of whom have impressed but at least they've allowed tired legs a chance of recovery. Hodgson, sadly, was generally inept when it came to using subs tending to react rather than be pro-active and leaving key players on too long and rarely taking advantage of the 5 sub option (if ever?)

doombear

Too far from Selhurst Park 22 Apr 24 6.17pm

Originally posted by Putitout

There is no doubt OG is proving to be right for the job, and long May it last , but to compare now with ,say before January , and come up with OG as the whole answer is taking no account that everyone is fit. As only now have Eze and Olise become available,in effect since January OG has four very effective new signings improving matters. Glad to see someone point it out .

I think one might also want to acknowledge Glasner's careful handling of players who have been injured.
- Olise after the cameo off the bench against Citeh has had 2 starts but was substituted after 65 minutes in both.
- He has also managed Eze carefully in recent games
- He recognizes the importance of using your substitution allowance so as to give as much rest as possible to the players who need it. It's meant taking risks with the likes of Jairo (Liverpool and WHam) and Ahamada (WHam) neither of whom have impressed but at least they've allowed tired legs a chance of recovery.

Hodgson, sadly, was generally inept when it came to using subs tending to react rather than be pro-active and leaving key players on too long and rarely taking advantage of the 5 sub option (if ever?)

YT Oxford 22 Apr 24 6.28pm
Originally posted by The Dolphin I said sorry last week so not doing it again. Much humble pie has been eaten and enjoyed. The journey home yesterday was most enjoyable! I look forward to the last few games with a new found zest! Humble pie with a hint of lemon. Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

Oxford 22 Apr 24 6.28pm

Originally posted by The Dolphin

I said sorry last week so not doing it again.
Much humble pie has been eaten and enjoyed.
The journey home yesterday was most enjoyable!
I look forward to the last few games with a new found zest!

Humble pie with a hint of lemon.

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 22 Apr 24 7.47pm
Originally posted by YT Humble pie with a hint of lemon.

doombear

Too far from Selhurst Park 22 Apr 24 7.47pm

Originally posted by YT

Humble pie with a hint of lemon.

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