Yawn....

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

Absolutely, what his has demonstrated is that is coachable, and has bought into the way we want to play.

Lets also remember that in todays day and age he is pretty cheap, so lets be reasonable with what we can expect from him. He's never going to be Harry Kane.

so if we finish 9th is there a possability we could qualify foe Europe?

Up the palace....

We lost the toss and Connor kicked off for us.

The tradition of playing towards the Whitehorse in the first half was established back in pre-history. I can't be the only old codger who remembers starting at the Whitehorse end for every game and traipsing along the old embankment at half-time to stand at the other end.

I assume that the longevity of this practice means that successive Palace managers believe that it helps the team. I personally have no opinion, but what has often puzzled me is that opposition teams, who on average must have won 50% of the tosses over the years, have mainly gone along with what has been our preferred option.

Not aimed at me, but...

First of all, I am far to the left in my views traditionally. I have never voted Conservative, nor will I ever vote Conservative. I voted Liberal Democrat only once, and that was on the basis of "better than Bliar". Even that was hard. Second, I loathe Boris, as you would expect, with every fibre of my being. But third, I'm capable of thinking for myself, rather than following tropes, party line or otherwise.

With all that said, and for probably the first time ever, I agree with what Boris said today on the transgender issue in sport today:

"I don't think biological males should be competing in female sporting events. Maybe that's a controversial thing to say, but it just seems to me to be sensible.

I also happen to think that women should have spaces - whether it's in hospitals, prison or changing rooms - which are dedicated to women. That's as far as my thinking has developed on this issue.

If that puts me in conflict with some others, then we have got to work it all out. It doesn't mean I'm not immensely sympathetic to people who want to change gender, to transition and it's vital we give people the maximum love and support in making those decisions."

Those words seem eminently sensible to me. They also don't sound like zero support.

Sydenham by birth. Selhurst by the Grace of God.

This is pure comedy gold.

Be warned. There's lots of swearing in this.

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