There couldn't have been many watching the Asian cup who purred at the skill shown by Wilf and then recoiled at the kind of marking and tackles he was subjected to. these were only 'friendly'matches but gives us a preview of next season. There is a very good chance Wilf will be injured and perhaps very badly.
What can Palace do to protect Wilf? Should the league and referee authorities be approached?

Just heard that United and Liverpool fans were racist to him after today's game, calling him a 'black monkey' and other things.

To be fair, he's suffered a lot of bad challenges in 2, so called, friendly matches and kept his head most of the time. We would have seen at least 1 red in the WBA had in been in the prem. Granted he used to go down too easily but the last 12 months have seen him progress leaps and bounds, Hazard goes down all the time too but 9/10 times gets the decision and he's not classed as a diver. I don't think Wilf is any worse in that department.

Edited by Icepick Tony (22 Jul 2017 9.38pm)

"They got his own song 'He's just too good for you', it's quite unbelievable but when you see it and he's facing up someone - I actually feel sorry for them, 'Cos he actually is" - Ian Holloway

EFA

Andy Johnson Magic, He wears a Magic Hat
When he Sees the match ball, he says he having that
He scores one with left foot, he scores one with his right
And When his playing Brighton, He scores all f***ING Night!

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Andy Johnson Magic, He wears a Magic Hat
When he Sees the match ball, he says he having that
He scores one with left foot, he scores one with his right
And When his playing Brighton, He scores all f***ING Night!

And players who do don't get the protection they deserve from your friends in black.

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