[Albion] Team v Palace

[Weststander]

Possibley with them having Loftus-Cheek back.

Gawd! Loftus-Cheek, Townsend and Zaha running/diving against a team lacking pace.

 

[Keith the Kipper]

A 2 man CM will get overrun. Needs to be 3 - Kayal, Stephens and Gross.

Please - this is Palace, they don't do overrunning anybody !

 

[throbinson]

Don't care who's picked really just as long as the 11 that are give it everything they have got

 

[BensGrandad]

Surely our team will look at this as the most realistic opportunity to seal their fate for next season and give that extra bit for a decent result.

 

[Arkwright]

A 2 man CM will get overrun. Needs to be 3 - Kayal, Stephens and Gross.

I was originally replying to quotes of a midfield of Stephens and Gross, but yes I agreed. Kayal is a straight replacement for the suspended Propper.

 

[Mackenzie]

I’m quite warming to the idea of man marking Zaha, we all know how ineffective they are without him in the team. I think Bruno has the nouse and discipline to make a decent job of it. If we did go for that I’d sacrifice March for Bruno in my original selection and expect Schelotto and Stephens to cover when Bruno gets dragged away and Gross to fill in. Something like this:

Ryan
Schelotto-Duffy-Dunk-Bong
Bruno-Stephens-Kayal-Izquierdo
Gross
Murray​

Offensively we could have some joy at corners and free kicks, Duffy, Dunk and Murray being decent at attacking headers from Groß’s excellent delivery. Also Izquierdo will be a good out ball as you’d imagine Palace will try and press. His pace on to balls over the top could hurt them.

A draw would be alright though and I’d happily take a repeat of the 0-0 earlier on in the season.

 

[BensGrandad]

I agree about the possibility of man marking Zaha but that is a tactic that appears to be frowned upon now and not used. I would prefer a back 6 bringing in Goldson and t if Bong attacks they 4 move across and cover similarly if Schellotto attacks that way we benefit with double up cover for Bong and Schelotto so that they are not exposed.1 on 1 too often.

 

[Dougie]

I agree about the possibility of man marking Zaha but that is a tactic that appears to be frowned upon now and not used. I would prefer a back 6 bringing in Goldson and t if Bong attacks they 4 move across and cover similarly if Schellotto attacks that way we benefit with double up cover for Bong and Schelotto so that they are not exposed.1 on 1 too often.

Generally he has 2 or 3 on him . I'm sure he can handle one of you .

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

I agree about the possibility of man marking Zaha but that is a tactic that appears to be frowned upon now and not used. I would prefer a back 6 bringing in Goldson and t if Bong attacks they 4 move across and cover similarly if Schellotto attacks that way we benefit with double up cover for Bong and Schelotto so that they are not exposed.1 on 1 too often.

They tried something similar at The Alamo You are still posting bollocks.

 

[Withdean11]

Offensively we could have some joy at corners and free kicks, Duffy, Dunk and Murray being decent at attacking headers

You haven't watched us much this season have you?

 

[forumwayseagull]

You haven't watched us much this season have you?

In fairness we win quite a few headers but suck at getting them on target. Surely this must be the game for Duffy to notch the winning goal..

 

[Mackenzie]

You haven't watched us much this season have you?

Saved for future reference.

 

[Machiavelli]

In fairness we win quite a few headers but suck at getting them on target. Surely this must be the game for Duffy to notch the winning goal..

Duffy can't (or won't) hit the target with his headers. I'd be really interested to see the stats on it, but he's radar has been shocking at set pieces this season. His defensive headers are all too often misplaced too.

 

[Arthritic Toe]

Mark my words, the stars are aligning for history to repeat itself. We will win 1-0 with Shane scoring in the 79th minute.

 

[bluenitsuj]

Generally he is on the floor after scoring 10/10 for diving . I'm sure he can trip over one of you .

I agree