Call me a sentimental fool, but I think it was.

Palace have had a number of one off bad results.

The same players that were doing so well before can do it again. They just need a bit of confidence.

It's hard to perform when everyone is howling at you.

When I worked as a stripper-gram you wouldn't believe the amount of stick I got. But I kept going, despite all the protests and the restraining orders.

And you know what? Well, OK, I didn't get paid, or get any repeat bookings, but I learned something about myself.

Respect. Dignity. And the value of hard work.

I don't understand all this talk of the players being responsible for their own fitness. Can't Pardew see it and address it? Or just hope it sorts itself out? Sam talking about getting that sorted tells us he's a fixer.

Did the last manager just have no authority or influence?

COYP