We were outmuscled at times last night

[crasher]

In the first half I thought we didn't just play badly but were physically dominated by Leeds.

I'm not moaning because I love the way we play but it seemed that were a bit taken aback with the power and agression they showed. I guess this is just adjusting to life in the Championship.

You could also see this with their last-gasp equaliser. Howson more or less just ran through Marcos. I know he was trying to avoid giving away a penalty but it was a terrible route one goal to concede.

If we just come out ready for a bit of biff as well as playing our football I'm sure we'll be fine.

For the record this is not a moan - I had a brilliant night (except they've always just run out of Harveys when I get to the front of the queue).

 

[bhaexpress]

To be fair though, as Leeds scored in the 93rd minute according to Palace fans Leeds were lucky.

 

[BUTTERBALL]

Bring back Hans Kraay and Charlie Oatway.

 

[LamieRobertson]

howson was moving at some speed and painter i thought was trying not to concede a penalty..not sure that was anything to do with outmuscle......in the first half they were organised and quicker at moving the ball around...we were being out numbered in the middle with 2 wide men....still gutted about that equaliser...more for the team thn myself...was a fantastic comeback...what a match

 

[*Gullsworth*]

Anyone think Lua Lua is a bit of a luxury?! He does beat players but quite a few times his control is not good and opposing players get the ball back too quickly and create a dangerous attack. This happened on 3 occasions last night and has happened in other games. I love Lua lua but he gives me heart pupitations when he has the ball in midfield because you know there is a 50/50 chance he will lose the ball. Not on the best of form IMO.

 

[super-seagulls]

Vicente looked like he wasn't going to be muscled off the ball,he ran through them at one stage! i think that was down to skill more than strength though.

 

[Freddie Goodwin.]

This is something a fit again El Abd can add to the team.