Don_Simon Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 1 minute ago, M_Afro said: The number of championship level players. Elmo, Hause, AEG, Ramsey. On second half season form you could maybe add McGinn, Bert and Luiz to that list too. Then just look at the bench. It’s not a criticism, just an observation. I hope I am wrong. We shall see. When Hause came in earlier in the season he was fantastic, wrongly dropped in my opinion. AEG has eight goals this season. Ramsey, we just don't know what he is or isn't yet. Elmo has proved dependable, if not spectacular. The others have all proved worthy of being Premier League players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Could be one of those games that really highlights our lack of depth. Nothing necessarily wrong with the players who have come in but it's more so the ones who are missing make such a demonstrable difference to our game that it can't help but have a massive impact. Can see us getting the win regardless as Palace are nothing much to write home about outside of some exceptions, but have a feeling that it could be a tough watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Indigo said: Could be one of those games that really highlights our lack of depth. Nothing necessarily wrong with the players who have come in but it's more so the ones who are missing make such a demonstrable difference to our game that it can't help but have a massive impact. Can see us getting the win regardless as Palace are nothing much to write home about outside of some exceptions, but have a feeling that it could be a tough watch. Yep. 3 key players out I'm still with the attitude of its nice not having to worry at this point in the year. It's looking very likely that we won't go higher than 11th or lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May-Z Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 This Palace team is awful. So naturally we'll lose 1-0. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, May-Z said: This Palace team is awful. So naturally we'll lose 1-0. From an attacking perspective they have several good runners with the ball in that team (Eze, Schlupp, Townsend and Zaha) so I think they'll create chances. Butland in goal for Palace - could be a weakness for them. Hopefully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Benteke has never been the player he was for us . but still have to be worried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Nice to see jack and chuk bantering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: Benteke has never been the player he was for us . but still have to be worried I actually think Hause is a better match up here than Mings. It’s winning some of the second balls that Konsa needs to be switched on with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: Benteke has never been the player he was for us . but still have to be worried He's been in good form last few weeks....couple of nicely taken goals reminding me of the good old days with him leading the line for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Ramsey to score today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 16, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 16, 2021 I'm glad Ayew isn't starting, he's the type of player I think would cause Hause trouble drifting wide and dropping deeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 16, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 16, 2021 I'm feeling pessimistic about this - not sure why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 46 minutes ago, Rodders said: Glad to see Ramsay start too. 43 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Ramsay will score today. See you all later when he does Same spelling mistake, similar account name. You OK Roddars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Can see this being an old style hoof ball game. We don't have the fighters required for such a game. They will be direct and jump on any fannying around with passing it back all the time. So expect elmo to be targeted as that's pretty much all he now does. Fingers crossed we start off well and set the tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, VillaChris said: He's been in good form last few weeks....couple of nicely taken goals reminding me of the good old days with him leading the line for us. Ruined him going to Liverpool, never been the same since. When he left us I saw him going to Arsenal, since they were always throwing crosses into the box for Giroud. It just seemed they played the football to suit him. Shame he’s never looked the same player. Edited May 16, 2021 by 7392craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 1 minute ago, OutByEaster? said: I'm feeling pessimistic about this - not sure why. Same. I just have a feeling it’ll be one of those games where we have a number of good chances, don’t take them, then concede a couple of sloppy goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 41 minutes ago, It's Your Round said: Since when did Jack Butland play for Palace?! I did not expect to see that. Hopefully he brings his latest Stoke form today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 16, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 16, 2021 I think maybe I'd have gone with Nakamba over Ramsey today to help nullify Eze. I think it's a day for getting men behind the ball and playing sit-and-hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted May 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 16, 2021 5-4 Jack to score the winner in the 93rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 44 minutes ago, M_Afro said: I know we don’t really have many options but that team does have a bit of a championship feel about it. Got a bad feeling about this one. We may need Jack to help rescue a point. I have a feeling that VT is gonna be toxic later! Why toxic ? There are some on here that will enjoy that it’s been a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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