[Albion] Crystal Palace v Manchester United - what do you want?

[Horses Arse]

Yeh I’m joking - he’s shite!

That's a relief. Surprised viera kept him.on, maybe it was to punish the twat fans who'd been clamouring for him. Or to prove that he needs more in, like Potters loxadia move vs Leeds.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Absolutely. Proper football songs and atmosphere from utd, a bit of sha la la bang bang bang from the wannabe lot. Pathetic

Barely an empty seat at Selhurst in injury time. The Amex would have about 18k empty seats if we were 0-1 down like they were. We really aren’t in any position to slate Palace’s support on any level.

 

[Diallo]

I suppose when I talk to any Palace fans it feels like I have more in common with them than it does when I talk to Sussex-born and bred armchair fans of Man Utd.

True, I know some massive bell-ends who support Palace too. One of the key objectives in any season has to be finishing above them and beating them home and away if possible.

But honestly, I think I have more disdain for people who support a big club, many miles from where they live and with which they have no family connection, just because there's a tradition of silverware and they're on TV a lot.

So tonight ... I'm not sure I care either way really. Any home defeat for Palace amuses me. But I also like seeing big six clubs losing against lesser teams. Not sure I can be bothererd to watch so I'll check the score on Ceefax later.

Barely an empty seat at Selhurst in injury time. The Amex would have about 18k empty seats if we were 0-1 down like they were. We really aren’t in any position to slate Palace’s support on any level.

Plus we’re about 50 miles away from them, don’t share the same schools, Sunday League cubs or pubs etc, and anyone who can remember a few knobheads chasing a few other knobeads around Hoce park back in the 70’s, on a Boxing Day, must be at least 65 years old and should surely have grown out of the rivalry by now?

Is anyone really in a position to slate Palace here? Or are we just a tad too cut off from all the other clubs to realise what a bunch of hillbillies we and Palace look pretending to hate a club they never cross paths with apart from 2 football matches a year.

 

[Icy Gull]

Barely an empty seat at Selhurst in injury time. The Amex would have about 18k empty seats if we were 0-1 down like they were. We really aren’t in any position to slate Palace’s support on any level.

Like a typical Brighton fan I left (turned over) as soon as Palace went a goal down as I thought it was all over

Was pleased to see that both teams only got a point when I logged on this morning

 

[Dougie]

No honestly I thought they were appalling - Utd weren’t much better. The comms took that line of them battling but I didn’t see it - Rashford was terrible. Form goes out the window in our games but no doubt we are a lot, lot better than them as a team and how we’re run. Look how high up the net spend table the other day that was posted they are. They have very few assets.

How can we ever compete with you sheebo.

 

[Triggaaar]

Yeh they’ve been calling for him to start for ages - saw loads of tweets

Ok, so they've been hoping he was the answer to their problems, rather than claiming he's the new Jonniesta.

 

[BNthree]

Barely an empty seat at Selhurst in injury time. The Amex would have about 18k empty seats if we were 0-1 down like they were. We really aren’t in any position to slate Palace’s support on any level.

The Cockney Reds staying to see if Man U win

 

[Triggaaar]

Barely an empty seat at Selhurst in injury time. The Amex would have about 18k empty seats if we were 0-1 down like they were. We really aren’t in any position to slate Palace’s support on any level.

The location of our ground means its more difficult for large numbers of fans to get away from in good time, so some leave early. Most don't though. And Palace had thousands of empty seats in their ground until they got to the PL so they're absolutely a fair target.

 

[Horses Arse]

Barely an empty seat at Selhurst in injury time. The Amex would have about 18k empty seats if we were 0-1 down like they were. We really aren’t in any position to slate Palace’s support on any level.

Oh I think we're are! Wouldn't mention it if it wasn't for the constant attempts to pretend it's something it's not.

Reality is their support is fickle, very fickle, with a bunch of goons that want to be noticed. Woah woah

 

[Horses Arse]

The location of our ground means its more difficult for large numbers of fans to get away from in good time, so some leave early. Most don't though. And Palace had thousands of empty seats in their ground until they got to the PL so they're absolutely a fair target.

Absolutely, half the ground left at half time in championship against Birmingham I think

Some folk seem to think the wannabe ultras with their uniforms and artwork are something to be admired. I find that a really very weird concept.

 

[loz]

Plus we’re about 50 miles away from them, don’t share the same schools, Sunday League cubs or pubs etc, and anyone who can remember a few knobheads chasing a few other knobeads around Hoce park back in the 70’s, on a Boxing Day, must be at least 65 years old and should surely have grown out of the rivalry by now?

Is anyone really in a position to slate Palace here? Or are we just a tad too cut off from all the other clubs to realise what a bunch of hillbillies we and Palace look pretending to hate a club they never cross paths with apart from 2 football matches a year.

I agree with most of what you say, but here in north West Sussex there are plenty of palace and Brighton fans that mingle day to day….we all seem to get along as well

As you say the “ fake hatred” which was about two managers and not clubs does seem a bit silly too all but a few wannabe football hoolies who follow the two clubs.

I myself like Brighton and spend many a night in the Prince Albert and a few in the Cowley club and my son lives in Hove ( actually ) and when younger my sister went to Ovendean school.

Anyway I think any fan celebrates a last minute corker to draw against united like it’s a winner it certainly felt like one.

 

[Monkey Man]

Watched the game and was surprised at the lack of quality, much of the time, from both sides. But fair play to Palace, they are a team that keeps going and I wasn't that surprised they found a way to equalise (even if I was surprised at the quality of that free kick). It was quite a good game to watch as a neutral.

Looking at the bigger picture, if Brighton keep playing like they are doing, and the others play like this, a top four slot genuinely wouldn't flatter us. Not saying it's likely, because there are so many variables, but we do look at that kind of level at the moment.

 

[sully]

Plus we’re about 50 miles away from them, don’t share the same schools, Sunday League cubs or pubs etc, and anyone who can remember a few knobheads chasing a few other knobeads around Hoce park back in the 70’s, on a Boxing Day, must be at least 65 years old and should surely have grown out of the rivalry by now?

I think your maths is a little out. I remember those days well and have only just hit 60. I was never involved in any of the shenanigans, but enjoyed the atmosphere of the games against them when younger and still feel the tension and passion it brings. I’m glad the “street dancing” is largely gone now, though.

I worked in Croydon for many years and have worked alongside Palace fans most of my working life and feel like many others that they are very much like us - football fans supporting their local team. We’ve waited a long time to be consistently better than them, so I’m not giving up the rivalry now we have that chance!

Anyway, I cheered the Palace equaliser last night. I’d have cheered a second for United just as loudly, though, as I had a matched bet on 0-1 and didn’t want all my bank being drained from the exchange!

 

[Hotchilidog]

What a poor game that was last night. Palace just dismal in open play yet again having to rely on a set piece to prevent United getting three undeserved points. So many misplaced passes from both sides, possession continually conceded cheaply it was a terrible advert for the Premier League.

I cannot imagine Arsenal losing too much sleep over their opponent for this weekend. I expected more from Palace, they did have a second half flurry but the quality was poor. Olise's free kick was the diamond in the coal mine, it was a beautiful goal and one that the game did not really deserve.

 

[Jeremiah]

I don't think the Selhurst pitch helps in the quality of football played there. It looked bone hard and bobbly (frozen ?) and will not be suited to our style of play when we rock up in February to be kicked from pillar to post.

 

[faoileán]

Barely an empty seat at Selhurst in injury time. The Amex would have about 18k empty seats if we were 0-1 down like they were. We really aren’t in any position to slate Palace’s support on any level.

I think you can put that down to the much better transport options around Selhurst; 3 mainline stations within 10 minute walk...

 

[faoileán]

Plus we’re about 50 miles away from them, don’t share the same schools, Sunday League cubs or pubs etc, and anyone who can remember a few knobheads chasing a few other knobeads around Hoce park back in the 70’s, on a Boxing Day, must be at least 65 years old and should surely have grown out of the rivalry by now?

Is anyone really in a position to slate Palace here? Or are we just a tad too cut off from all the other clubs to realise what a bunch of hillbillies we and Palace look pretending to hate a club they never cross paths with apart from 2 football matches a year.

Oh don't go spoiling all the fun... I've spent 40 years of my life with Palace as the pantomime villains; I'm not going to change just because some JCL thinks he's Nelson Mandela...

 

[Diallo]

Oh don't go spoiling all the fun... I've spent 40 years of my life with Palace as the pantomime villains; I'm not going to change just because some JCL thinks he's Nelson Mandela...

I don’t think I’m Nelson Mandela, I know I am!

 

[Simster]

Barely an empty seat at Selhurst in injury time. The Amex would have about 18k empty seats if we were 0-1 down like they were. We really aren’t in any position to slate Palace’s support on any level.

I'm not having that FFS. It's not us who see gates slump by about a third when we get relegated The Nigel's have form for this. They turn their backs on their club the minute things get difficult.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

Oh don't go spoiling all the fun... I've spent 40 years of my life with Palace as the pantomime villains; I'm not going to change just because some JCL thinks he's Nelson Mandela...

That sir, is the quote of the day.