Palace and Brighton, Brighton and Palace

[Common as Mook]

Nailed on 0-0

 

[paulie]

I'd probably take a draw if offered now on the 31st.

And if I was Palace I'd snap anyone's hand off if they offered £5m for Zaha. Really think he is overrated. No denying he's a good player, but I don't think he's anything too special (yet anyway).

How's Williams doing with his recovery?

Zaha is no way the finished article yet. A bid of £5m would test the resolve of the owners.

Williams due back in training in mid-Feb so we should see him back this season.

 

[leigull]

Zaha is no way the finished article yet. A bid of £5m would test the resolve of the owners.

Williams due back in training in mid-Feb so we should see him back this season.

I've seen Zaha at the Amex, Old Trafford and the home games you've had on the telly, Derby, Cardiff and I think there was a 3rd one but can't remember who, and he just was far too inconsistant and showed signs of a bad temper which will get him into trouble. Suppose that's normal for wingers learning the game though.

Good news about Williams, he does look the real deal and should have a great future ahead of him. As long as there are no long term effects from the injury

 

[paulie]

I've seen Zaha at the Amex, Old Trafford and the home games you've had on the telly, Derby, Cardiff and I think there was a 3rd one but can't remember who, and he just was far too inconsistant and showed signs of a bad temper which will get him into trouble. Suppose that's normal for wingers learning the game though.

Good news about Williams, he does look the real deal and should have a great future ahead of him. As long as there are no long term effects from the injury

Birmingham - Zaha doesn't get enough goals for me. He'll bulk up and be a good player. Williams looks like he can pick a pass. We haven't had that sort of player for a while.

 

[Marshy]

Forster-Caskey and Williams ...now theres an England central midfield pairing....


Might be getting a tad carried away mind... ;-)

 

[paulie]

Forster-Caskey and Williams ...now theres an England central midfield pairing....


Might be getting a tad carried away mind... ;-)

And Williams broke his leg playing for Wales u-21s. I think you can still change your mind at that stage?

 

[Bean]

I really hope Gus gets the team up for this game, but I feel that he doesn't really know the true meaning of Brighton v Palace compared to Freedman. I'll go for a draw as their form at home is good, 1-1.

 

[Brian Fantana]

I really hope Gus gets the team up for this game, but I feel that he doesn't really know the true meaning of Brighton v Palace compared to Freedman. I'll go for a draw as their form at home is good, 1-1.

He seemed to, given his quote after the Saints game - saying that win is second only to a win against Palace in the eyes of Albion fans. Let's hope he can convey that before 31st to the players. Get Oatway to do the teamtalk!

 

[leigull]

He seemed to, given his quote after the Saints game - saying that win is second only to a win against Palace in the eyes of Albion fans. Let's hope he can convey that before 31st to the players. Get Oatway to do the teamtalk!

Get Guy Butters in too

 

[Marshy]

Get Guy Butters in too

Mcshane too..... oops

 

[gripper stebson]

I think we will lose on the 31st thus giving Palace bragging rights... we will then finish marginally above them in the league us bragging rights. The CC Final could tip the balance!

 

[narly101]

Are my eyes deceiving me?!?!? A decent conversationalist thread between us and our rivals, with no abuse? I'm shitting it for the 31st, although I do feel that this game could create a nice Trilogy for the last two seasons. Started with Southampton on the 15th Nov, 2009, then Charlton on the 16th October, 2010 and it will finish nicely with Palace on the 31st January 2012.

 

[Dave the OAP]

I would be more than happy if we both carried this onwards to the end of the season, ie neck and neck with eachother. Our main goal for thsi season is to stay in mid table ( or be 1 place above the drop) but to finsyh higher would be a fantastic achievement. Speaking to some palace fans on Saturday after their game, they are pretty confident on mid table, BUT are not that confident in teh Cardiff game, although a trip to Wembley, we agreed should be a goal that most Championship clubs aspire to especially now as in most cup competitions, the premiership clubs seem to be content to chuck out reserves.

Begrudgingy of course, i would say after their efforts at Old Trafford, I wouldn't bemoan them a Wembley final!

 

[u'vebeenamexed]

I think Palace fans will have a nervous night at Cardiff but will come away with a 0-0 to make the final. I fancy us to get a sneaky 1-0 win at Selhurst.

Would Palace fans settle for this?

 

[Dougie]

What a good thread . It will be a close game on the 31st , our strengths are our defence and midfield and on our day we can be quite dangerous up top ( not enough for my liking ) For you , i havent seen much of your games , i feel you are still finding your feet but are doing quite well . Im quietly confident we have enough to beat you but it could go either way . As many have said its great to be playing the weed again , a PROPER derby !

 

[Braders]

I think it'll be very close. The kind of game where form will go out the window. It'll be tough and I don't think there'll be more than one goal in it.

Exactly - I mean we were doing well during last time (one defeat to a very strong Leicester side) and they just lost to Donny , and look what happened

and as for 12th and 16th ... I reckon it'll be closer to that , I reckon 12th-13th/13th-14th , although who just sticking their beak in front is still too close to call


it's back to being a PROPER rivalry!!

 

[CPFC4Life7.]

I think Palace fans will have a nervous night at Cardiff but will come away with a 0-0 to make the final. I fancy us to get a sneaky 1-0 win at Selhurst.

Would Palace fans settle for this?

Absolutely.

 

[Dougie]

I think Palace fans will have a nervous night at Cardiff but will come away with a 0-0 to make the final. I fancy us to get a sneaky 1-0 win at Selhurst.

Would Palace fans settle for this?

Nah , i want the double .

 

[Caveman]

Nah , i want the double .

Funny that I want you to lose to cardiff and then us beat you.

 

[banjo]

Funny that I want you to lose to cardiff and then us beat you.

I'll second that.