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Inapickle Flag South West 01 Oct 16 9.32pm

Originally posted by premier fan

Hope not . Would prefer Remy, all I see in Wickham is a headless chicken who scores rarely.

..isn't that what Klopp saw in Benteke?

 

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View palace-metros's Profile palace-metros Flag Redhill 01 Oct 16 9.45pm Send a Private Message to palace-metros Add palace-metros as a friend

I believe it's been said of Wickham that he likes the lifestyle of a professional footballer but not necessarily being a professional footballer. Can't remember where I've heard this and it may be total b*ll*cks. However it could explain why, injuries notwithstanding, he hasn't really improved in the time he's been with us. Shame really as the cameos against WBA and Sunderland made me think he was at last fulfilling the promise he showed as a youngster at Ipswich.

 


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View Croydonlad's Profile Croydonlad Flag sydenham 02 Oct 16 5.44am Send a Private Message to Croydonlad Add Croydonlad as a friend

Originally posted by .TUX.

I'm not sure what team you're watching but last season................ Palace attempted 689 crosses from open play last season, second only to Southampton and 73 more than the third team on the list. When dead-ball situations are included, Palace tried to put the ball into the box from wide areas more than any other side in the Premier League last term.

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So maybe Connor wasn't starved quite as much as you think? He's a good player but still has a lot to learn.

I thought Yannick had a good game.


" attempted " being the operative word
Clearly as we couldn't score in as brothel very few of those " crosses " got anywhere near their intended target !

 

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.TUX. Flag 02 Oct 16 7.46am

Originally posted by Croydonlad


" attempted " being the operative word
Clearly as we couldn't score in as brothel very few of those " crosses " got anywhere near their intended target !

Ok.

 


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View Goldfiinger's Profile Goldfiinger Flag Just down the road 02 Oct 16 9.06am Send a Private Message to Goldfiinger Add Goldfiinger as a friend

Originally posted by Gribbo

I would not worry if I was Connor, I very much doubt that we will ever see Remy complete a whole half of football for Palace. Permanently injured, past his best and could not even get in a bang average Chelsea side.

I'd agree I think we dodged a bullet by only loaning him. Wickham is decent back up for Benteke. But back up is all he is.

 

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View sprites's Profile sprites Flag Auckland 02 Oct 16 10.00am Send a Private Message to sprites Add sprites as a friend

Agree with OP. He's at a stage (and is plenty good enough) where he needs to be playing every week. I'd be off in Jan if I were him.

 

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Originally posted by Croydonlad


" attempted " being the operative word
Clearly as we couldn't score in as brothel very few of those " crosses " got anywhere near their intended target !

Agreed, but you make yourself a target with movement and anticipation which does not appear to be Connor's strongest point but is where Benteke shows more craft. In fairness and for balance though, we are far more progressive and are now getting supporting players in and around the box. Nonetheless, it seems he's always going to be 2nd choice if both he and CB are fit.

 


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View Muffer's Profile Muffer Flag 02 Oct 16 11.15am Send a Private Message to Muffer Add Muffer as a friend

Originally posted by .TUX.

I'm not sure what team you're watching but last season................ Palace attempted 689 crosses from open play last season, second only to Southampton and 73 more than the third team on the list. When dead-ball situations are included, Palace tried to put the ball into the box from wide areas more than any other side in the Premier League last term.

[Link]

So maybe Connor wasn't starved quite as much as you think? He's a good player but still has a lot to learn.
I thought Yannick had a good game.


I think it's quite obvious to everyone watching that we are crossing the ball a lot more this season, its getting crossed at every opportunity especially from the fullbacks.

 

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Originally posted by sprites

Agree with OP. He's at a stage (and is plenty good enough) where he needs to be playing every week. I'd be off in Jan if I were him.

Agreed

 

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View Croydonlad's Profile Croydonlad Flag sydenham 02 Oct 16 8.42pm Send a Private Message to Croydonlad Add Croydonlad as a friend

Originally posted by Muffer


I think it's quite obvious to everyone watching that we are crossing the ball a lot more this season, its getting crossed at every opportunity especially from the fullbacks.


Im glad you pointed this out , Im not sure what Muffer thinks a cross is

 

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glaziermart Flag 02 Oct 16 9.24pm

I do not get this thread. How is it tough on Wickham? He does not punch his weight and he has lost his place to a world class centre forward in Benteke

 

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View Croydonlad's Profile Croydonlad Flag sydenham 02 Oct 16 9.41pm Send a Private Message to Croydonlad Add Croydonlad as a friend

Originally posted by glaziermart

I do not get this thread. How is it tough on Wickham? He does not punch his weight and he has lost his place to a world class centre forward in Benteke

Because arguably if Wickham had got the same service
Meaning at every possible opportunity a ball gets played into the box he also would have done better in front of goal
Yes Benteke is good
But Klopp didn't sell him because he thought he was THAT good he HAD to keep him , did he ??
No, Liverpool play to a different style
Just as we now play to a very different style

 

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