Devonfox1884 852 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 I seem to remember similar reaction to the West Ham team last season... A couple more changes than I’d have liked to see, but not surprising given the circumstances, and we should at least be a lot fresher than them. Link to post Share on other sites
Trav Le Bleu 8,656 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 Just now, Corky said: A consequence of playing twice in 49 hours. Doesn't look a great side but we thought that about West Ham away last season. We have enough up front to create. Makes you wonder. If Palace play the same team they did Saturday, will they be so knackered that they're worse than effectively our second eleven? Link to post Share on other sites
Vazman 150 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 Come on the Foxes. l have no fingernails left after the Man Utd game, so let's hope for a good win, otherwise Molly the dog will have no claws left... Link to post Share on other sites
fox_favourite 478 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 Right now/lose/draw - Ah pants We win - what a master stroke from Rodgers Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Kop Corner 534 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 Not looking to over react but that is a terrible side ....... Rodgers out 1 Link to post Share on other sites
harpendenfox 1,416 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 A point today and a win at Newcastle would represent an excellent Christmas campaign for us Link to post Share on other sites
Legend_in_blue 1,761 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 The problem with the lineup stems from the cup games where with a similar set up we end up being too passive and off the front foot. We need a high intensity performance against what should be a knackered team. I doubt this will happen though. Link to post Share on other sites
Jaspa 2,215 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 Similar to West Ham away last season then. What's the Palace team like? Link to post Share on other sites
sdb 2,807 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 1 minute ago, UHDrive said: I would rather have Fuchs than Thomas. Experience plus height over a good attacking set peice team. Set pieces are gonna be vile. I'll be behind the sofa if anyone needs me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fox85 897 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 Full strength palace side against our reserve side. I hope we get 3 points but can't see it. Come on the foxes ! Link to post Share on other sites
Md9 819 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 Surprised by amartey instead of cags but changes are needed I suppose. Should still do ok against these and 60 mins if we are struggling get youri and Vardy Link to post Share on other sites
StriderHiryu 18,253 Posted 28 December 2020 Author Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Corky said: A consequence of playing twice in 49 hours. Doesn't look a great side but we thought that about West Ham away last season. We have enough up front to create. Exactly this, plus we have another game on Sunday too! During this period it's more about results than performances, and grinding results out. This is for sure a weak team from us, but being fresh is important, as proved last season against West Ham. Edited 28 December 2020 by StriderHiryu 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Earle 1,220 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 3 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: No Castagne at all, so must have got injured as he looked hurt against Man United. Cengiz still suffering from a hamstring too sadly it seems. Don’t think so - Rodgers said after Utd they’d think long and hard whether Castagne could play twice in 48 hours after coming back from a severe hamstring injury 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dames 962 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 Palace will be bang up for this after seeing that lineup. We need to match them for intensity across the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites
moore_94 5,067 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Kop Corner 534 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 4 minutes ago, Fox_in_a_Box said: That team fills me with dread. Where is under? Injured. Hamstring strain 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest seanfox778 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 2 minutes ago, Gunnlaugson's Rizlas said: I’m just shocked there isn’t even space on the bench for Slimani. I think it is safe to say we will never see him play for us again. If he can't make a squad on a day like this, he never will. Link to post Share on other sites
Farrington fox 872 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 Hope to be proved wrong. But that side is surely only going to get leathered. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
brucey 5,249 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 2 minutes ago, Trav Le Bleu said: Makes you wonder. If Palace play the same team they did Saturday, will they be so knackered that they're worse than effectively our second eleven? They made 5 changes. Their fans seem pretty happy with their lineup on the whole Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo 17,414 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 (edited) If the players get injured, you're forced to rotate anyway. It's better to pick when to play a weaker team yourself. Edited 28 December 2020 by Webbo Link to post Share on other sites
adam 772 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 We always seem to go over board with the changes. I doubt the other premier league sides will be playing their reserves today. If we are serious about getting in the top 4 we need to win today. Link to post Share on other sites
Genesis1 43 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 (edited) Didn't need two dms. Swap Hamza for Amarty and put Cags in centre back for 45/60 mins. Then change if we're winning. Edited 28 December 2020 by Genesis1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Corky 14,318 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 3 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: Exactly this, plus we have another game on Sunday too! During this period it's more about results than performances, and grinding results out. This is for sure a weak team from us, but being fresh is important, as proved last season against West Ham. I'd imagine it isn't easy for players to recover from slight knocks and issues in a short space of time. I think 72 hours is recommended as the minimum rest time between matches. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
StriderHiryu 18,253 Posted 28 December 2020 Author Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 1 minute ago, Steve Earle said: Don’t think so - Rodgers said after Utd they’d think long and hard whether Castagne could play twice in 48 hours after coming back from a severe hamstring injury That also makes sense, thanks! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PhillippaT 1,092 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 6 minutes ago, goody2028 said: Eeeeee forgot to take captain off vardy for the fpl as well Oh cwap - me too... Dammit. Link to post Share on other sites
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