I would have little complaint if this was the team. Be nice to see Olise at some point if at all possible and would rather McArthur to Hughes if fitness allows but not too fussed.

I am very much torn on Ayew. I'm disinclined to 'knock' him and he does cover far more ground than others but I think his time is nigh. Haven't seen him much if at all this season being unable to attend games (tonight's my first) so a reasonable amount of ignorance on my behalf there.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

Appreciate the early morning sight test TL, at least my new glasses are working!

Agree with your post. Would be nice to see an 'all out assault' team, or what that would bring! Agree though doubt we'd see it and I think in any case Kouyate a necessity vs Leeds... or anyone really.

COYP!

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

I didn't mean to whisper!

Earlier in the season we played really well with a midfield three of McArthur, Gallagher and Kouyate, so that is another option. Personally I still see Schlupp as a really good impact sub rather than a starter, but I do think he has been much better under Vieira.

barring any transfers, and obvs. Gallaghers (and Jmacs?) expected absence, this Is the line up I'd expect next season.

if those 2 are gone, then Kouyate and Hughes.

"It was a Team effort, I guess it took all players working together to lose this one"

I think JS is a good replacement for Wilf on the left, but what he does differently is drive directly towards goal either with or without the ball. He is a goalscorer for us mainly because he gets himself in the box and is a handful. Certainly an impact sub, though, and hard to replace Wilf in any game.

So I manage a Workshop which provides a safe learning environment for blokes struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues. Being a Palace fan isn't listed yet.

If fit Mcarthur is fit, for me he should always be one of the first names on the team sheet .
Gallagher can do the attacking role and Kouyate the defensive aspects, but Mcarthur is the only one who can knit the team together in midfield with his tenacity, quick passing style and tempo.
We play better when he’s involved although sadly he’s more prone to injuries these days.
I thought we have played at our best this season with a midfield of Kouyate, Mcarthur and Gallagher.
Schlupp has done little wrong and is a useful player , but in my opinion he should not be keeping those three out of the side.
I wouldn’t mind seeing us try a 4222 which Southampton and Leeds sometimes use.
This would have Mcarthur and Kouyate as the two deepest midfield players, Eze and Gallagher in the advanced midfield positions and Zaha and Edouard/Mateta up front.
It could be beneficial to get Eze more involved before the end of the season and I am assuming Olise won’t be available tonight.