Palace will always have the upper hand on us

[Cheeky Monkey]

I've long suspected this, but last night confirmed it. We might now have the better ground, more fans (at the moment) and arguably better players, but in the end they will always be on top. Two wins in however many years have been mere brief (and ultimately meaningless) highlights in an otherwise constantly losing battle.

1979 - Beating us to the Division 2 title
2002 - Smashing us 5-0 in the most eagerly anticipated league meeting in years
2004 - We win the play-offs to reach Division 1, they win the play-offs to reach the Premier League
2005 - Injury time winner at Withdean
2011 - Sign our top goalscorer on a Bosman and go on to become the first away team to win at the Amex
2012 - FFSMurray-inspired 3-0 win at Selhurst
2013 - Beat us in the play-offs, despite being rank outsiders

We can bang on about Groupon and burning their own town all we like but the sooner we accept that, on the pitch, where it matters, we will always be in their shadow, the better.

Sort your glasses out fella! Seriously naff and out-dated. Did Specsavers not have anything decent when you popped in?

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

The statistics say differently.

All tied up now for same amount of win vs each other. Which suggests a very even playing history.

Head to Head (all league and cup matches) we still lead 37-36

 

[Davemania]

I've long suspected this, but last night confirmed it. We might now have the better ground, more fans (at the moment) and arguably better players, but in the end they will always be on top. Two wins in however many years have been mere brief (and ultimately meaningless) highlights in an otherwise constantly losing battle.

1979 - Beating us to the Division 2 title
2002 - Smashing us 5-0 in the most eagerly anticipated league meeting in years
2004 - We win the play-offs to reach Division 1, they win the play-offs to reach the Premier League
2005 - Injury time winner at Withdean
2011 - Sign our top goalscorer on a Bosman and go on to become the first away team to win at the Amex
2012 - FFSMurray-inspired 3-0 win at Selhurst
2013 - Beat us in the play-offs, despite being rank outsiders

We can bang on about Groupon and burning their own town all we like but the sooner we accept that, on the pitch, where it matters, we will always be in their shadow, the better.

Get a grip, we are developing at lightspeed. New training ground will give us prem facilities. I believe we will cement ourselves in top division before long. We've only had 2 yrs in champ, palace have had ages

 

[Safeway]

Results on the pitch head to head is the only area where they have the upper hand on us.

And personally, that's the only statistic that counts.

 

[Mayfair Seagull]

I've long suspected this, but last night confirmed it. We might now have the better ground, more fans (at the moment) and arguably better players, but in the end they will always be on top. Two wins in however many years have been mere brief (and ultimately meaningless) highlights in an otherwise constantly losing battle.

1979 - Beating us to the Division 2 title
2002 - Smashing us 5-0 in the most eagerly anticipated league meeting in years
2004 - We win the play-offs to reach Division 1, they win the play-offs to reach the Premier League
2005 - Injury time winner at Withdean
2011 - Sign our top goalscorer on a Bosman and go on to become the first away team to win at the Amex
2012 - FFSMurray-inspired 3-0 win at Selhurst
2013 - Beat us in the play-offs, despite being rank outsiders

We can bang on about Groupon and burning their own town all we like but the sooner we accept that, on the pitch, where it matters, we will always be in their shadow, the better.

Incredible comments, with little or no regard for our recent history. Please actually look at the stats - we're roughly even on results.

Since Hereford we've been rebuilding slowly but we're on the right path. New ground and training facilities. We beat Palace 3-0 this season. Whilst up the A23 in Croydon, Selhurst is falling apart.

 

[Gullys Cats]

I've long suspected this, but last night confirmed it. We might now have the better ground, more fans (at the moment) and arguably better players, but in the end they will always be on top. Two wins in however many years have been mere brief (and ultimately meaningless) highlights in an otherwise constantly losing battle.

1979 - Beating us to the Division 2 title
2002 - Smashing us 5-0 in the most eagerly anticipated league meeting in years
2004 - We win the play-offs to reach Division 1, they win the play-offs to reach the Premier League
2005 - Injury time winner at Withdean
2011 - Sign our top goalscorer on a Bosman and go on to become the first away team to win at the Amex
2012 - FFSMurray-inspired 3-0 win at Selhurst
2013 - Beat us in the play-offs, despite being rank outsiders

We can bang on about Groupon and burning their own town all we like but the sooner we accept that, on the pitch, where it matters, we will always be in their shadow, the better.

Trust me from this day forward things will start to change.

 

[Hotchilidog]

You've heard of the phrase 'Rome was not built in a day'? We've had 2 seasons since moving from the life support machine that was Withdean and aren't doing too bad by finishing 4th in the league and having more season ticket holders than the rest of the championship has average attendances!

I agree, they still have the upper hand on the pitch - only just - but our infrastructure and potential is far greater than Palace's.

This!

 

[Justice]

I've long suspected this, but last night confirmed it. We might now have the better ground, more fans (at the moment) and arguably better players, but in the end they will always be on top. Two wins in however many years have been mere brief (and ultimately meaningless) highlights in an otherwise constantly losing battle.

1979 - Beating us to the Division 2 title
2002 - Smashing us 5-0 in the most eagerly anticipated league meeting in years
2004 - We win the play-offs to reach Division 1, they win the play-offs to reach the Premier League
2005 - Injury time winner at Withdean
2011 - Sign our top goalscorer on a Bosman and go on to become the first away team to win at the Amex
2012 - FFSMurray-inspired 3-0 win at Selhurst
2013 - Beat us in the play-offs, despite being rank outsiders

We can bang on about Groupon and burning their own town all we like but the sooner we accept that, on the pitch, where it matters, we will always be in their shadow, the better.

I'm not sure the final league table agrees with your theory, your just like our manager at times negative.

 

[Mayfair Seagull]

We still had two humiliations against them. Next season will be no different, especially if the spineless Uruguayan is still 'managing' us.

I agree about Gus - tactically he cost us last night. If he walks away, get Di Matteo in.

 

[The Grockle]

Come on Safeway, we’re playing catch up but how we have closed the gap in such a short space of time is extraordinary.

We have been beaten by our arch rivals, we MIGHT not have quite as good a season next year and some of our better players are sure to leave BUT we have all the foundations in place to be successful for years to come. Keep the bloody faith!

To you the complete badger, dear god I bet you were wetting your knickers when that second goal went in. I’d never question someone’s support the their chosen team but I honestly believe it’s time you pledged your allegiances elsewhere. There’s absolutely no place for someone like you in our renaissance. In fact stuff it I’ll pledge fifty quid to get you a season ticket at palace next year.

 

[Deleted member 22389]

Come on Safeway, we’re playing catch up but how we have closed the gap in such a short space of time is extraordinary.

We have been beaten by our arch rivals, we MIGHT not have quite as good a season next year and some of our better players are sure to leave BUT we have all the foundations in place to be successful for years to come. Keep the bloody faith!

To you the complete badger, dear god I bet you were wetting your knickers when that second goal went in. I’d never question someone’s support the their chosen team but I honestly believe it’s time you pledged your allegiances elsewhere. There’s absolutely no place for someone like you in our renaissance. In fact stuff it I’ll pledge fifty quid to get you a season ticket at palace next year.

Got to give credit to Palace, they came with a plan it worked. I still hate Palace and will be looking for revenge next season if they don't go up.

 

[farawaysaint]

I think it depends, If Palace get promoted this year what are the parachutes up to now? Guaranteed 120mil or something? Promotion and you'll have some serious ground to make up, if they don't do it and you consider their money troubles then I see some serious problems in their future.

 

[GlennMurrayMint]

Stadium, fan base, money and future potential our all in our favour.

How many points a season do they get you?

Fans? Do you mean the ones who stayed to the end or the ones who left with 10 minutes to go with it all to play for?

 

[Grombleton]

How many points a season do they get you?

More than you. Go read the sticky at the top of the board.

 

[nwgull]

How many points a season do they get you?

Fans? Do you mean the ones who stayed to the end or the ones who left with 10 minutes to go with it all to play for?

No one left until the 2nd goal went in with 2 minutes to go.

 

[MICK PATCHAM]

I've long suspected this, but last night confirmed it. We might now have the better ground, more fans (at the moment) and arguably better players, but in the end they will always be on top. Two wins in however many years have been mere brief (and ultimately meaningless) highlights in an otherwise constantly losing battle.

1979 - Beating us to the Division 2 title
2002 - Smashing us 5-0 in the most eagerly anticipated league meeting in years
2004 - We win the play-offs to reach Division 1, they win the play-offs to reach the Premier League
2005 - Injury time winner at Withdean
2011 - Sign our top goalscorer on a Bosman and go on to become the first away team to win at the Amex
2012 - FFSMurray-inspired 3-0 win at Selhurst
2013 - Beat us in the play-offs, despite being rank outsiders

We can bang on about Groupon and burning their own town all we like but the sooner we accept that, on the pitch, where it matters, we will always be in their shadow, the better.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

7/10. Not a bad haul Safeway.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

Head to Head (all league and cup matches) we still lead 37-36

Even better news!

 

[fosters headband]

I think it depends, If Palace get promoted this year what are the parachutes up to now? Guaranteed 120mil or something? Promotion and you'll have some serious ground to make up, if they don't do it and you consider their money troubles then I see some serious problems in their future.

Do you think so, surely if they get promoted and gain this kind of money, the first thing they will do as an honourable club, will pay all the debts to the people that suffered in their two admins in just over a decade. You see Mr Saint, they are not like Southampton who when they came into money they paid everyone the money the owed. And if everyone else had not had to subsidise their very existence, all the results that safeway is quoting since 2000 and again since 2010, would not have happened
And taking the £40 MILL it cost creditors in the last admin that's a huge amount out of the PL payments.

 

[W.C.]

We've been hamstrung for 14 years plus. The first 2 years we're back on a even footing, we finish above them in the league twice.

They got some results against us. We're going to get some against them.