Match Thread Crystal Palace v Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[granter79]

Its a pain in hon mate, id usually be very merry in Parenll Park this weekend for the club final, ah well the Dubs be back in couple of weeks fingers crossed, hopefully the pubs be open for that.

Everton keeping me gong at present. Long may it continue mate

 

[Verbal Kint]

This is going to be a good gauge on progress, Palace will no doubt sit deep make it hard to get in around them, this is games James could make the difference.
Set pieces might well be the biggest threat both teams have, Seamus will need to be on top form with Zaha.

 

[Bluerover]

Ha Leixlip has never been so popular.

Garda checkpoints outside Bray last evening asking where drivers had come from. A lot of dogs being walked!!!

 

[Jamalio Danubio DiCanio]

This is going to be a good gauge on progress, Palace will no doubt sit deep make it hard to get in around them, this is games James could make the difference.
Set pieces might well be the biggest threat both teams have, Seamus will need to be on top form with Zaha.

Definitely.

Bigger challenge than WBA and probably slightly less so than Spurs. However, Palace are organised and defensively they are generally sound. They also have pace on the break.

Be interesting how Carlo set's up against them. Will the plan be to take the game to them? Or sit back and let Palace come out of their defensive shape and exploit the space?

Either way I can't see anything other than a low scoring win or a draw (0-0 or 1-1). Defo not a goal-fest on the cards

 

[jamieni]

Definitely.

Bigger challenge than WBA and probably slightly less so than Spurs. However, Palace are organised and defensively they are generally sound. They also have pace on the break.

Be interesting how Carlo set's up against them. Will the plan be to take the game to them? Or sit back and let Palace come out of their defensive shape and exploit the space?

Either way I can't see anything other than a low scoring win or a draw (0-0 or 1-1). Defo not a goal-fest on the cards

Unless Pickford decides to throw a few in

 

[Mat70s]

Definitely.

Bigger challenge than WBA and probably slightly less so than Spurs.

Apart from the psychological factor of playing away to one of the league's bigger sides, that Spurs game was not the challenge it could have been. I'd go as far as saying they were totally undercooked for a football match in the PL. They didn't look ready at all. Everton's game management was excellent but the opposition was very poor.

My point is that I think Palace represents a significantly bigger challenge than Spurs did on that particular day.

 

[Neiler]

Garda checkpoints outside Bray last evening asking where drivers had come from. A lot of dogs being walked!!!

Ha ha, "oh is bray in Wicklow, who knew".

 

[Neiler]

Everton keeping me gong at present. Long may it continue mate

Was thinking about this the other day, Goodison would be hopping at the moment, its such a pity.

 

[Jeff Jones]

I think this game is massive and will certainly have a big impact on where we will be come the end of the season. We win and the team will really start to believe.
Lose then it is a reality check on our weakness

Every team loses sooner or later after an unbeaten start, and it isn't necessarily because of any weakness.

 

[Eggs]

......tough game, Palace carried genuine threat and were worthy winners last weekend at Old Trafford. That game might have suited Palace, though, because they didn’t have to make the running and had ammunition to hit United on the break.

We will sit deeper than United and the game will probably be less stretched. Selhurst one of the grounds where having no crowd might benefit us. Difficult result to predict.

 

[Carloblues]

Think palace are set up better for away games. Just sit back and hit you in the counter.

Then again I worry about the pace at the back for us without holgate, so Allan and doucoure got a big game on their hands.

 

[royalblue66]

......tough game, Palace carried genuine threat and were worthy winners last weekend at Old Trafford. That game might have suited Palace, though, because they didn’t have to make the running and had ammunition to hit United on the break.

We will sit deeper than United and the game will probably be less stretched. Selhurst one of the grounds where having no crowd might benefit us. Difficult result to predict.

We are due a pen mate

 

[ramacca]

Very interesting game as they have pace on the break. Hodgson will probably play as they did at Old Trafford, sit deep and fast on the break with plenty of support. Our defence will be well tested this game. When we get the ball we've become very good at using it so expect us to be able to work chances. A well fought victory.

 

[Brisan123]

Ha Leixlip has never been so popular.

I heard the DART to Bray was packed last Sunday

 

[catcherintherye]

......tough game, Palace carried genuine threat and were worthy winners last weekend at Old Trafford. That game might have suited Palace, though, because they didn’t have to make the running and had ammunition to hit United on the break.

We will sit deeper than United and the game will probably be less stretched. Selhurst one of the grounds where having no crowd might benefit us. Difficult result to predict.

I think Palace will be a tough game for us though. Unlike Tottenham I don't think they will come onto us as much, and will be better off set plays. They will also be better organised than West Brom. Hodgson is a very canny manager at this level, knows their strengths and weaknesses and plays to them. They will be fine again this season.

It feels a bit game for us. A 3rd challenge in the league and again quite a different one. If we can come through this, it will be another big tick in the box.