Defensively we were shaky, but TFM is no Sakho or Dann in the middle. If you look at Everton's attacking players and our defensive injuries, they really should be expected to get three or four. And they did.

On the other hand, we had as many chances as Everton the ball just didn't find the net. Sørloth was a big positive for me today. His first touch was neat, he hurried defenders and it was his cushioned header to Bentenke that led to us winning the penalty. On the downside he was a striker being asked to try and support PvA defensively, which is clearly not something he is used to despite his effort. If Zaha had been able to play he would have had a field day against Everton's defence and may have been able to help more in stopping the pace of Walcott.

I don't think anyone was terrible today, I just think we lacked the leadership of Sakho at the back and the trickery of Zaha in midfield. Some of our play was neat and tidy and we created quite a lot of chances. However, unless we get Zaha and Sakho back for Spuds then I imagine a similar result is on the cards, but I don't think you can question the effort of the team today, as even Tekkers was running around hurrying their defence.

As to the subs, Lee has never looked like a game changing player and would have been too weak for the midfield battle taking place today and Rakip is an unknown to us - is he actually capable? We have two weeks off now, so fatigue won't be such a worry, plus none of the players looked knackered at the end.

Onwards!

Have always liked the board the 4th official holds up. Great quality lighting. Good to see what our lads have rehursed as a pitch entrance too. Completely taking the joy out of games like today not bringing anyone on.

In all seriousness though, Roy got it wrong today. And it’s ok to say that.

Edited by Mstrobez (10 Feb 2018 5.09pm)

Are we sure this a website for Palace supporters?
Sometimes feels like anything but. We’re losing. We
Have half a team injured. We are not yet relegated.
Get behind the Palace. Nothing wrong with being critical but some
posters seem to like nothing more than slagging off
the team, the manager and the chairman all the time. Let’s ha e a bit of balance and intelligence.

Nearly as sad as an old geezer with his tongue firmly up Bentekes rectum.