No Not wrong, 130 mins in an available 1170 mins, premier league games, you are not going to get match fit wit that

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

There is no doubt that Gallagher has been fantastic. In fairness to the original post however, Eze is our asset (and a major one) whilst Gallagher isn't, and is unlikely ever to be, whilst the chances of Eze playing must increase if Gallagher doesn't. There is a question to be asked about what is best for Palace therefore.

If we have a particular target within reach that Gallagher helps us achieve (secure survival, qualify for Europe, reach a cup final etc) then playing him every week is in the long term interests of Crystal Palace football club. If we don't have a meaningful target in reach then playing him is in the long term interests of Chelsea football club (whose pocket I personally wouldn't piss in if their balls were on fire), and possibly contrary to the long term interests of our club, if it restricts the development of one of our own players. Such is the loan system.

However, the case for picking Gallagher remains highly convincing.

1. We aren't safe from relegation by a long way yet.
2. We have a good chance of getting to the cup quarter finals.
3. Its unlikely, but I suppose we might even sneak into the European places.
4. If we do right by Gallagher then he'll be more likely to want to come back next year on another loan.
5. Our positive treatment of Gallagher makes other clubs more likely to lend us players in the future, and that's often vital.
6. The player most likely to make way for Eze to play in his best position is Schlupp, not Gallagher. It isn't an either/or situation.
7. The team is learning to press aggressively. If Gallagher is missing then we press far less, and so the development of the whole team is affected.

Edited by TheBigToePunt (13 Feb 2022 1.20pm)

The case for picking Gallagher is a simple one: he's better than what we have currently.

I'd take a Lampard clone over a Gazza any day - far more effective in the day-to-day rough and tumble of the PL.

Tea Total, sorry to disappoint, not through choice though

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

And Guehi said that PV said to the players we lacked creativity, FFS, the most creative player is sitting on his arse

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn