Real Steel!

[Terrarian]

We'd never have seen the ball against palace with last seasons mid, the difference is night and day. Very good signings and have settled in very quickly which is a great big bonus.

 

[thirdmantackle]

Allan is a Brazilian Roy Keane

 

[NewRadical]

I like that we're not shy about letting officials know when a decision should go our way.

I don't like team's that surround the referee at every single decision but we were meek for far too long.

 

[kleew]

Better than side inclined passing of pass seasons' Real Crabs

 

[-Rob-]

I don't think Pickford had a save to make.

It's true that Pickford didn't make a single save in the match but the fact that Palace scored means he had a save to make. I'm certainly not blaming Pickford for the goal, it was a cracking header but it was almost straight at Pickford who had his hands by his waist as the ball was headed so he wasn't ready for it at all. Absolutely inexcusable not being in a position to save a shot when a corner is being taken. It's like he was totally surprised that Palace tried to score.

 

[davids]

It's true that Pickford didn't make a single save in the match but the fact that Palace scored means he had a save to make. I'm certainly not blaming Pickford for the goal, it was a cracking header but it was almost straight at Pickford who had his hands by his waist as the ball was headed so he wasn't ready for it at all. Absolutely inexcusable not being in a position to save a shot when a corner is being taken. It's like he was totally surprised that Palace tried to score.

He was concentrating on perfecting the swatting a fly away from your face move that he used for the second goal midweek,so didn't realise the corner had been taken.

 

[Bluerover]

It's true that Pickford didn't make a single save in the match but the fact that Palace scored means he had a save to make. I'm certainly not blaming Pickford for the goal, it was a cracking header but it was almost straight at Pickford who had his hands by his waist as the ball was headed so he wasn't ready for it at all. Absolutely inexcusable not being in a position to save a shot when a corner is being taken. It's like he was totally surprised that Palace tried to score.

Agreed, but DCL made only a half attempt to jump and the other player didn't even move - not sure who that was from the TV.

 

[Terrarian]

Agreed, but DCL made only a half attempt to jump and the other player didn't even move - not sure who that was from the TV.

If you're on about their goal it was Keane and Richarlison

 

[Sheedy's right knee.]

Real steal, I would say more Hells Bells, AC/DC.The 1st guitar riff opitomises them.

 

[Eggs]

....I’ve backed it @ 45-1 and 33-1 for the King George. Taps nose.

 

[Earwigjoe]

Dedicated to Allan and Doucoure, simply put brilliant and an absolute joy watching last season.

Its a simple game, you can sign all the quality players in the world but central midfield is the most important area of the pitch in my opinion. If you dont win the battle in there and establish a foundation in the game to trigger your quality players you dont win games in the premier league. I would argue we haven't had a proper midfield since Barry and McCarthy and our results would indicate that.

Yesterday was a big test for me, both would likely be underrated on here but both McCarthy and McArthur are two of the most tenacious and high energy midfielders in the PL. They knock teams of their groove and piled drived Utd the week before in an immense performance and midfield master class. Yesterday was a massive test of the real steel of Allan and Doucoure.

I wached both very closely and they were both mega, Doucoure was awesome, massively important, engine, energy, mobility, transition, physicality, tenacity, presence, work rate, support play, leadership all in the duality of playing in the defensive and offensive areas of the pitch, one of those players you miss immensely if hes not there.

Allan was pepetual motion from the first minute to the last. He never dropped off. It was the last 10 mins yesterday that he really impressed me and Palace were pushing for the equalizer. Holding and leading the shape, keeping up with the play, tenacity, running like it was the first ten mins, i was thinking of all the concerns about him being 29 on here. Real leadership, its infectious.

Both set the tone for the team, the tempo of the game, lead in decision making and by example. Its infectious and enabling.

You look at the secondary benefits, they give the offensive line the foundation to play and we have seen a big increase of out put of our offensive line, DCL, Jamo and Richarlsion bringing home increased returns.

You look at defense, Keane and Mina looking assured, Digne and Coleman (reborn) have the security of bombing forward knowing they can and will be covered.

Him and Allan are a brilliant combo. Brilliant squad assessment and recruitment, their signings have strengthened every line. Their impact is immeasurable, their leadership guiding, enabling and confidence building. Other players around them are getting better and developing. Both are a joy after last season.

Its going to be interesting to see how far it can take us.............

Finally we have real steel.

Did you copy that from Braveheart??? Great assessment couldn't argue with any of it. Pity we don't have another on the bench to bring on, gonna be a long season for both. Did you watch our boy Frimpong today wow we should just give celtic money now and tell them we'll take him next season.

 

[Bluerover]

If you're on about their goal it was Keane and Richarlison

I could have sworn it was number 9 that tried a jump. Ah well, I'm getting old!

 

[kiss the crest]

Allan is a Brazilian Roy Keane

Peter Reid (Fixed it for you)

 

[Neiler]

Did you copy that from Braveheart??? Great assessment couldn't argue with any of it. Pity we don't have another on the bench to bring on, gonna be a long season for both. Did you watch our boy Frimpong today wow we should just give celtic money now and tell them we'll take him next season.

He’s awesome mate, also Lampety at Brighton. I’m hoping Gbamin will be back in a few weeks and will be the player we all hope he is. Hard to believe he’s more expensive then Allan and Doucoure.

 

[Rob17896]

It's true that Pickford didn't make a single save in the match but the fact that Palace scored means he had a save to make. I'm certainly not blaming Pickford for the goal, it was a cracking header but it was almost straight at Pickford who had his hands by his waist as the ball was headed so he wasn't ready for it at all. Absolutely inexcusable not being in a position to save a shot when a corner is being taken. It's like he was totally surprised that Palace tried to score.

This thread is not about Pickford, but now you mentiion him.......GET RID ASAP!!!!