Dunk or El Abd on Tues?

[finlaych]

Dunk then El-Abd for Palace as we need someone a bit more rough and tough,

If Greer wasn't captain I'd be tempted to drop him, not because he's playing bad just because I think Dunk and El-Abd are better

 

[wehatepalace]

As long as El-Abd is back for Saturday, the way he winds the opposition up will make for a great derby !

 

[Bladders]

Had El Abd? El Abd wasn't injured, he was dropped. He's also our best defender.

Awful at bringing the ball out though. During the Ipswich game they chased Greer down when he was on the ball but were happy for El- Abd to have it as they knew he posed no passing threat out from the back.

Dunk is not only more composed on it but moves it first time. Then again defensively El-Abd was excellent.

Tough one.

 

[BensGrandad]

I cannot believe people are even considering Dunk in preference to El Abd as there is at the moment in time no comparison to what each gives to the team. Perhaps one day Dunk will command a place but not at the moment and Iam sure that GREER would rather have El Abd playing.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Perhaps one day Dunk will command a place but not at the moment.

What a bizarre thing to say, when he currently holds the place.

 

[Seagulltonian]

Dunk looked an improved player against Bolton, seemed to getting back into the groove of playing regularly, after his problems with being left out of the side. Back up to his effort and commitment of last season.

El-Abd has been a revelation under Gus, and I would love to have both in the side, but with the formation we play, unfortunately they won't get into the same side, unless Greer is injured. I think they would make a great pairing at the heart of defence

I would keep Dunk in for tomorrow, and bring El-Abd back for Saturday personally.

 

[Eddie Bee]

I prefer El Abd as a player, I have got to say Dunk did well v Bolton and has done nothing to suggest that he should be dropped.

 

[MattBackHome]

 

[stss30]

Both if it was down to me.

This.

 

[stss30]

What a bizarre thing to say, when he currently holds the place.

I wouldn't pay to much attention to what BG says, he has an irrational hatred of Lewis Dunk.

 

[Farehamseagull]

Definitely Al-Abd with Greer for the forseeable future.

I would like to see El-Abd play with Dunk for a few games at some point though just to see if it could work as a partnership long term.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

El Abd to give him a game back so he's ready for Murray on saturday also Dunk needs to work on his passing - it's abysmal.

Probably this.

 

[kevo]

El-Abd, defo.

 

[The Modfather]

El-Abd is the best CB we have so should start Tues if fit. I would play Dunk alongside him

 

[BensGrandad]

What a bizarre thing to say, when he currently holds the place.

Due to El Abd sustaining an injury

 

[BensGrandad]

I wouldn't pay to much attention to what BG says, he has an irrational hatred of Lewis Dunk.

Rather a bizarre statement which is untrue but I do not think that he is as good as El Abd in any of the skills needed to be a centre back. For his height his heading is poor and in El Abd case while he may not win the ball every time he stops the opponent from winning it either. El Abd is far better tackling, anticipation and positional play. Distribution there is very little to chose between them except that El Abd plays less 'hospital balls' to team mates. El Abd also covers Greer better in desperate last ditch tackles etc. As I have said I do believe that one day Dunk will be as good if not better than El Abd is but not at the moment. I would like to see them play together in the cup games just to see how well they gel and play as a partnership.

 

[GingerBeerMan]

upthealbion1970 i would save adam elabd for the big game against the scum palace on saturday

brightonmark1234 dunk is the better player end of

 

[blue and white stripes45]

Who would you choose for Tuesday?

El Abd and Dunk i`d drop Greer

 

[brightonmark1234]

GingerBeerMan i am not saying end of anymore so can we just drop it please

 

[BensGrandad]

brightonmark1234 dunk is the better player end of

Than who Greer or El Abd. If that is your view that he is better than either at the moment then you cannot be serious, one day perhaps but not at the moment.