Mickyblueeyes Posted 13 January Posted 13 January 11 hours ago, Chelmofox said: Its the worst place to put Wilf. He had same horrid games there in the relegation season, and he no where near sharp or smart enough to do it. 12 hours ago, Ric Flair said: I personally think he was an absolute liability when he was ever deployed there. A walking penalty giver. Yeah, I don’t disagree with either of you. Does feel that with our shortcomings in central defence, we either need a signing or more support to cover the shortcomings (3 atb). Doing the same thing given the mistakes just feels like insanity,
Tommy G Posted 13 January Posted 13 January Who hasn't scored for ages but is due a goal for Palace? Someome like Will Hughes will pop up with a goal I'm sure of it. 1
Popular Post RoboFox Posted 13 January Popular Post Posted 13 January Went to YouTube to find the presser only to see the club have uploaded the QPR pre-match two days after the game. Nice to see everything running smoothly for the admins 14
foxfanazer Posted 13 January Posted 13 January 22 minutes ago, Tommy G said: Who hasn't scored for ages but is due a goal for Palace? Someome like Will Hughes will pop up with a goal I'm sure of it. Nketiah is nailed on for a goal 3
Popular Post moore_94 Posted 13 January Popular Post Posted 13 January (edited) Ruud Van Nistelrooy Pre-Match Press Conference vs Crystal Palace Man Utd in round four of FA Cup? “I was hoping for a home game against a team in the league below us maybe. But the first team that got out was United and we were second. It’s going to be the third time for United v Leicester in three different competitions. It will be special to go there.” Coulibaly? “We cannot confirm any news on any new player. Let’s see how things develop.” Want a right-back? “We haven’t been opening up on positions we’re looking at. It’s not the best thing to do. We’ll keep that on the inside, and what is possible. It’s better to keep it indoors.” Confident of deals? “The most important thing was that from the conversations we had before I signed, we’re aligned with that, and we know what is possible and what isn’t. It has to be the right one. We have a responsibility to get the right players in.” Cannon? “He’s one on the list for us. We keep a close eye on him. Tom’s situation is closely assessed. There are decisions to be made on that. It’s still a possibility (he stays at Stoke). But we’re looking at what is best for his situation and what is best for the club.” Performances? “We said we want to continue the performances into the FA Cup and it showed progress in different areas. Our performance was good. We addressed the individual mistakes we have to cut out and we don’t get away with in the Premier League. They occurred for both QPR goals and we have to get better there.” More important to get results? “Every game you would rather play bad, get lucky and win. In the short term, we need points. But in the long term we need to perform better and to the maximum capability of the players. That’s what we want to show in the next two games.” Palace? “I look at their squad and the qualities they have within the team, from back to front and that is a Premier League side. We have to be aware of that. Very strong centre-backs and very good wing-backs, players up front who can change the game in a matter of seconds. It’s going to be a tough one for us. We want to show what we’re about.” Difficult to balance need for results vs putting identity on teams? “I think it can go hand in hand. The players are the identity. To get the most out of the players is the biggest job for a manager. I just want the team to play as well as they can. My identity and with the player profiles we have, they can go hand in hand and we are building with that.” This squad got enough to stay up? “It’s not a maybe. I see their characteristics and qualities. They are there. When I first signed, I believed it was possible with this squad to stay in the division. We need luck. Losing Mads and Abdul were big blows. We’ve shown over the past six weeks that we’re making progress together but we need to get points.” You're not used to relegation battles. What qualities are you drawing on? “It’s very interesting that if you’re trying to win a league or a cup, you’re trying to get the maximum out of yourself and the team. It’s similar at the other end of the league. It doesn’t change. Getting the best out of yourself every day, it’s the same. My first three seasons in the Dutch championship were fighting relegation. At United and Real Madrid, the principle of doing sports to perform on a daily basis and that is everywhere, it doesn’t matter where you are.” Vestergaard? “He’s part of team training today. We’re expecting he can be there on Wednesday.” Any fresh injuries? “No news on injuries.” Pressure of next two games? “The pressure is fantastic. You have to embrace it and be happy to be able to show what you’ve got in these key moments. Every second in this league, we have to show we are competing.” What do you want from fans? “It’s very important that we show what we’re about and what we want and how bad we want this. It will reflect in the stands. I was at the Brentford away game and it was hard. The connection with the away fans, but then there was the West Ham and Brighton games and it changed. The reaction is there from the crowd, but it’s our responsibility to keep that going.” New player in before Saturday? “It could happen but we have to wait and see how things are happening. It’s why the focus is on performing and winning. After that, it’s about signing players.” Edited 13 January by moore_94 6
Popular Post StanSP Posted 13 January Popular Post Posted 13 January 1 minute ago, moore_94 said: “I was hoping for a home game against a team in the league below us maybe Weren't we all, Ruud... 1 9
Sunbury Fox Posted 13 January Posted 13 January 7 hours ago, Tommy G said: Who hasn't scored for ages but is due a goal for Palace? Someome like Will Hughes will pop up with a goal I'm sure of it. Nketiah is the obvious one.
Corky Posted 13 January Posted 13 January How many are they bringing? Got real potential for the quietest overall crowd of the season.
Popular Post jim5000 Posted 13 January Popular Post Posted 13 January 9 hours ago, moore_94 said: “I was hoping for a home game against a team in the league below us maybe. Give it 6 months Ruud… 2 6
HybridFox Posted 14 January Posted 14 January Build on the momentum, stick two fingers up to the league and win this 1 1
jim5000 Posted 14 January Posted 14 January Will this be on Amazon Prime? I think they have all midweek PL matches?
Messi Posted 14 January Posted 14 January 4 minutes ago, jim5000 said: Will this be on Amazon Prime? I think they have all midweek PL matches? It’s on TNT Sports. 1
HighPeakFox Posted 14 January Posted 14 January Just now, FrankieADZ said: Suspect Ayew Well quite. 1
FoyleFox Posted 14 January Posted 14 January 1 hour ago, Messi said: It’s on TNT Sports. Why a random 7.30pm ko?
Sunbury Fox Posted 14 January Posted 14 January 2 hours ago, FrankieADZ said: Suspect Ayew will be playing instead of Facundo Fearing the same.
Mickyblueeyes Posted 14 January Posted 14 January Be dramatic, I accept but genuinely think these next 2 are the season. Need a rabbit out the hat. Or two rabbits
Popular Post Tielemans63 Posted 14 January Popular Post Posted 14 January Lots to be positive about: 7
coolhandfox Posted 14 January Posted 14 January Surely we are due a clean sheet even if it's by luck! 1
adejo92 Posted 14 January Posted 14 January 1 hour ago, Tielemans63 said: Lots to be positive about: We're genuinely hideous. 2-0 Palace..if we're lucky. 1
Gamble92 Posted 15 January Posted 15 January 5 hours ago, FoyleFox said: Why a random 7.30pm ko? Think these midweek games at same time are a package that's bid for rather than it being Amazon who used to set the times. And TNT have won this particular package of games. Think they have them all along forward for next few years.
PhillippaT Posted 15 January Posted 15 January 6 hours ago, FoyleFox said: Why a random 7.30pm ko? Meh - could be worse
OntarioFox Posted 15 January Posted 15 January (edited) Not had this kind of nervous energy for a game for a fair old while. Simply put it's a massive game for our season. We were pathetic in how we squandered our lead at their place - peak Cooperball after a good first half. As wrong as their first goal was, the second half performance was appalling - cowardly deer in the headlights inviting constant pressure, which eventually squandered two vital points against a team that are often goalshy and contrived to do everything they could not to bag on the day. I sincerely hope we're brave throughout this one and put them to the sword. We as fans need to see that, and not just against bang average Championship sides, but against direct rivals. Lose and that's it, we might as well plan for the Championship again. I think that's a fair analysis regardless of how much of the season is left to play, because I can't see this group of lads pulling 2014-15 form out of their arses without the leaders we had in the squad back then. The momentum needs to build now or it never will. Edited 15 January by OntarioFox 1
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