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merganser 31 Jan 21 9.58am
Did Ray Lewington’s absence from the touchline contribute to Palace’s win? Perhaps the players were more relaxed without a sergeant-major barking orders from the sidelines. In my view, this is a role that would be better performed by a woman though I haven’t yet been able to come up with a candidate. Perhaps that lady off breakfast TV?
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merganser

31 Jan 21 9.58am

Did Ray Lewington’s absence from the touchline contribute to Palace’s win? Perhaps the players were more relaxed without a sergeant-major barking orders from the sidelines. In my view, this is a role that would be better performed by a woman though I haven’t yet been able to come up with a candidate. Perhaps that lady off breakfast TV?

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doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 31 Jan 21 10.03am
Originally posted by merganser Did Ray Lewington’s absence from the touchline contribute to Palace’s win? Perhaps the players were more relaxed without a sergeant-major barking orders from the sidelines. In my view, this is a role that would be better performed by a woman though I haven’t yet been able to come up with a candidate. Perhaps that lady off breakfast TV? In Ray's absence, we did see a more animated Roy on the touchline. Whenever there was a break in play due to a player being fouled/injured, Hodgson could be seen calling over and talking to a player to give instructions.
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Too far from Selhurst Park 31 Jan 21 10.03am

Originally posted by merganser

In Ray's absence, we did see a more animated Roy on the touchline. Whenever there was a break in play due to a player being fouled/injured, Hodgson could be seen calling over and talking to a player to give instructions.

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Putitout Oxford 31 Jan 21 10.24am
Does anyone know why Ray, is missing from the touch line right now? It does seem for better or worse , there is something changing in Palaces performances this year ,that’s not to say a recognisable improvement , the points tally is holding up to previous years. But let’s face it we leak goals, we didn’t use to. We take big hits off the best sides ,we didn’t use to. Is it Rays cup of tea? Or is the old feller just feeling a bit rough right now.?
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Oxford 31 Jan 21 10.24am

Does anyone know why Ray, is missing from the touch line right now?
It does seem for better or worse , there is something changing in Palaces performances this year ,that’s not to say a recognisable improvement , the points tally is holding up to previous years. But let’s face it we leak goals, we didn’t use to. We take big hits off the best sides ,we didn’t use to.
Is it Rays cup of tea? Or is the old feller just feeling a bit rough right now.?

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Cucking Funt Clapham on the Back 31 Jan 21 10.43am
Originally posted by Putitout Does anyone know why Ray, is missing from the touch line right now? It does seem for better or worse , there is something changing in Palaces performances this year ,that’s not to say a recognisable improvement , the points tally is holding up to previous years. But let’s face it we leak goals, we didn’t use to. We take big hits off the best sides ,we didn’t use to. Is it Rays cup of tea? Or is the old feller just feeling a bit rough right now.? He has Covid. Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham
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Clapham on the Back 31 Jan 21 10.43am

Originally posted by Putitout

He has Covid.

Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham

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Red & Blue Pharaoh South London 31 Jan 21 10.46am
He was also missing on Tuesday, so don't think that's what won us the game. I'd put it more down to the formation change... Meatball Header
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He was also missing on Tuesday, so don't think that's what won us the game. I'd put it more down to the formation change...

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Putitout Oxford 31 Jan 21 11.15am
Originally posted by Cucking Funt He has Covid. Thanks, CF, It’s to be expected in many respects right now. It amazes me how few are getting this, considering the unavoidable close contacts that are involved in organising and playing the game. Not to rub it in to them but neither Ray, or Roy are spring chickens, and they both get applause from me for keep turning up.
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Oxford 31 Jan 21 11.15am

Originally posted by Cucking Funt

He has Covid.

Thanks, CF, It’s to be expected in many respects right now. It amazes me how few are getting this, considering the unavoidable close contacts that are involved in organising and playing the game.
Not to rub it in to them but neither Ray, or Roy are spring chickens, and they both get applause from me for keep turning up.

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jeeagles 31 Jan 21 11.35am
Originally posted by doombear In Ray's absence, we did see a more animated Roy on the touchline. Whenever there was a break in play due to a player being fouled/injured, Hodgson could be seen calling over and talking to a player to give instructions. Breaking the habit of a life time and defending Roy. Ray's instructions seem to be loud and reactive. Good for a drill Sargent during a fitness test, but not that helpful to the players. Having loud praise when you've done something good always helps me but having someone constantly yell at you to run faster or (in the context of rugby) tackle that block whos 6'5 and has had a 20m run up on you - when your blowing out of your arse doesn't. As a player you just think, who's that t*** trying to teach me to suck eggs.... or in a cricketing context, having someone yell "catch it" whilst your waiting for a high ball to drop out of the sun. Going by Roy's hand gestures, the seem to be more tactically based. That's the kind of advice you want to hear. Like having an extra pair of eyes and ears to help read the game for you. (Eg go winder, come narrower, press up, drop back). In my experience football is very very bad at giving constructive instructions and having people get on each others backs... I always but it down to the frustration that builds up from not being able to smash someone in a ruck every time something pisses you off.
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jeeagles

31 Jan 21 11.35am

Originally posted by doombear

Breaking the habit of a life time and defending Roy.

Ray's instructions seem to be loud and reactive. Good for a drill Sargent during a fitness test, but not that helpful to the players. Having loud praise when you've done something good always helps me but having someone constantly yell at you to run faster or (in the context of rugby) tackle that block whos 6'5 and has had a 20m run up on you - when your blowing out of your arse doesn't. As a player you just think, who's that t*** trying to teach me to suck eggs.... or in a cricketing context, having someone yell "catch it" whilst your waiting for a high ball to drop out of the sun.

Going by Roy's hand gestures, the seem to be more tactically based. That's the kind of advice you want to hear. Like having an extra pair of eyes and ears to help read the game for you. (Eg go winder, come narrower, press up, drop back).

In my experience football is very very bad at giving constructive instructions and having people get on each others backs... I always but it down to the frustration that builds up from not being able to smash someone in a ruck every time something pisses you off.

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babylonjohn St Leonards-on-Sea 31 Jan 21 11.51am
Originally posted by Cucking Funt He has Covid. I think Roy said in an interview his wife has covid so he is isolating.
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St Leonards-on-Sea 31 Jan 21 11.51am

Originally posted by Cucking Funt

He has Covid.

I think Roy said in an interview his wife has covid so he is isolating.

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doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 31 Jan 21 12.29pm
Originally posted by babylonjohn I think Roy said in an interview his wife has covid so he is isolating. I think they both have/had it.
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doombear

Too far from Selhurst Park 31 Jan 21 12.29pm

Originally posted by babylonjohn

I think Roy said in an interview his wife has covid so he is isolating.

I think they both have/had it.

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Gribbo Online Bromley 31 Jan 21 12.39pm
I am happy to stick my shorts on and join Roy on the touchline shouting 'go on son' for 90 minutes, if it would help.
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Bromley 31 Jan 21 12.39pm

I am happy to stick my shorts on and join Roy on the touchline shouting 'go on son' for 90 minutes, if it would help.

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silvertop Portishead 31 Jan 21 12.40pm
Originally posted by jeeagles Breaking the habit of a life time and defending Roy. Ray's instructions seem to be loud and reactive. Good for a drill Sargent during a fitness test, but not that helpful to the players. Having loud praise when you've done something good always helps me but having someone constantly yell at you to run faster or (in the context of rugby) tackle that block whos 6'5 and has had a 20m run up on you - when your blowing out of your arse doesn't. As a player you just think, who's that t*** trying to teach me to suck eggs.... or in a cricketing context, having someone yell "catch it" whilst your waiting for a high ball to drop out of the sun. Going by Roy's hand gestures, the seem to be more tactically based. That's the kind of advice you want to hear. Like having an extra pair of eyes and ears to help read the game for you. (Eg go winder, come narrower, press up, drop back). In my experience football is very very bad at giving constructive instructions and having people get on each others backs... I always but it down to the frustration that builds up from not being able to smash someone in a ruck every time something pisses you off. Was that cricket reference Jack Russell? Never knew why the field caught anything with him yelling that as the ball came down.
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Portishead 31 Jan 21 12.40pm