Palace v Hull

[Simster]

I'm in a quandry. I can't decide which result I want from this fixture. To be clear, all season I've been stating the mantra "it's too early to be hoping Palace do anything other than lose". But after this game, there are only ten games left, so we are coming to the point where that is no longer the case.

It's a bit of a win/win (or lose/lose) scenario if you ask me.

A Hull win means that we we could be within touching distance of the Plastic Nigel Army by the end of the day, presuming of course that we get something at Bristol
A draw means a point goes begging from our combined promotion rivals
A Palace win (especially coupled with an Albion win tonight) means we really could be just six points off an automatic place with a game in hand. (More likely to be 8 points as Watford will surely beat Sheff Wed at home)

So where do you stand? I guess it depends whether you believe we have a chance of 2nd (Nigel win please), or whether you'd bite off their hands if offered a top 6 spot right now (Hull win please), or whether you really can't make your mind up at this stage (draw please).

Poll to follow.

 

[Simster]

Current standings...

1 Cardiff 34 20 70
2 Hull 35 12 65
3 Watford 35 25 63
4 Crystal Palace 35 19 61
5 Leicester 34 27 57
6 Brighton 34 15 55
7 Middlesbrough 35 1 54
8 Nottm Forest 35 4 51
9 Leeds United 34 -4 49
10 Bolton 35 4 48
11 Burnley 35 0 47

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I love matches like this because whatever way you look at it, whatever the result, points above will be dropped and it'll all be good for us ( if we manage to beat Bristol City ).

For comedy value, and BBS meltdown - not to mention a respite from some of the more deluded amongst the away 'talent' on here - a loss up the road would of course be added value.

 

[Rugrat]

Voted draw but the more I think about it I'm thinking Hull win. Can't see we've more than an outside chance of a play off place and I'd want to avoid both of Hull and Watford in the "semis" and we'd likely get one of those if we finish 6th. So I think we need to be setting sights on a 5th or better finish and Palarse losing tonight will be a big bonus

Note: Lamie will no doubt mention overhauling Leics which is looking increasingly possible but then there are still teams behind snapping at our heels

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Hull win we ain't going to catch them, more likely to catch Palace and Leicster.

 

[teaboy]

Hull to win. If we lose/draw and Palace lose then not too much damage done. If Palace win then a big gap opens above us. Automatic promotion is probably out of reach, so the more damage to our play-off rivals the better.

 

[Marshy]

I think Palace will turn them over.

I will hoping for a Hull victory.

 

[B.W.]

Hull

 

[Mellotron]

Hull to beat the plastics please.

 

[Bozza]

Come on you tigers!

 

[Simster]

Draw for me. A point dropped to play off rivals is surely a good thing, and I haven't quite given up on an automatic spot.

 

[terryberry1]

I really couldn't give a shit who wins. Just hope Murray and Zaha get booked

 

[Camicus]

Hull for me (Yorkshire team just) to late for auto (A feeling in my water) and I loath palace

 

[Albumen]

A draw with plenty of cards. If we win we've gained 2pts on both. Automatic qualification is still possible with the amount of games left.

 

[Simster]

Seems the consensus is ABTN

(anyone but the Nigels)

 

[Seagulltonian]

A draw all day long, keeps it nice and tight between 2nd and 7th, and we keep the good run going, automatic promotion is still not quite out of reach yet

 

[brightonmark1234]

why do the palace scum always kick off at 8 o'clock when they are at home for midweek games

 

[WhingForPresident]

Hull are of no concern to us I don't think. Hope Palace get smashed and get a few players sent.

 

[Rugrat]

why do the palace scum always kick off at 8 o'clock when they are at home for midweek games

Visiting time at the local nick ends at 7.30 so gives them time to get there

 

[brightonmark1234]

Visiting time at the local nick ends at 7.30 so gives them time to get there

okay mate