As I understand managers name there starting eleven an hour before game. Why do they therefore inform you 3/4 days before game that key players like Zaha and Lamptey will not be fit. Both of which would need special attention and tactics if they played.
I hate predicting games against Palace. Whatever happens, I just have nightmares before the games about then snatching an undeserved victory or, even worse, stuffing us.
I can see this one being short on goals and entertainment. I probably should have just gone for 0-0, but just know that whenever we have the chance to go above them, the wheels come off. I’ve therefore gone for 0-1 with a heavy heart and just hope it turns out better than I expect.
Already nervous and tense about this game. You’d have thought I’d get over it after 50 years watching football, but this one still gets to me. I think that’s good, as it shows that it still means something.