Well done to Crystal, they were the better team. The shite decision by the linesman to rule out BWPs perfectly good goal obviously didn't help and had we taken the lead it could have all been different.
I thought Wilson was excellent and Green and Fuller looked good when they came on.
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We weren't out-fought. But we were out-foxed and out-skilled.
We improved with the arrival of Fuller and Green, two players who can do a bit more on the ball. But despite the disallowed 'goal' that should have stood, Palace were good value for the points and deserved the win.
Plenty of endeavour and we gave it everything. No criticism of any of the players. That's why I think It's going to be a long hard season!
But i agree with you .
Few initial points having now seen the Forest and tonights game.
- Physically we look inferior to a big Palace team - We seemed to lose alot of 50/50 tonights and aerial battles (apart from Cort)
- We really struggled playing against a 451/433 in the first half...When faced with this we may have to do what Curbs use to do in the Premiership and match teams up.
- Very direct, with such a style you are not going to be able to use BWP. He doesn't have the technical ability to play on the wing, and poaching/running behind defenders skill is wasted when the team is so direct.
- I understand why Chris Powell was so loyal to the team from last after a great achievement, but additional loan signings will benefit, especially in midfield.
- I dont believe we will come up against a better winger than Zaha this season, Solly did exceptionally well to fill in at LB
- CB look solid, but another CM is needed or a change to a 451 otherwise we will be overrun. I thought Stephens had a good first 60 minutes, and showed the necessary composure you need on the ball at this level, but we certainly seemed to be missing some bite in that area.
Referee and linesmen were terrible, could not think for themselves and repeatedly made stupid mistakes.
Rant over.
- Pritchard should not be playing right wing, we need pace out there.
- Green or Wagstaff need to be given a chance, two key players from last season.
- Wilson impressed me
- Stephens looked good at times.
Hope Wiggins injury isn't too serious.
We looked a different team when he came on - brought a better balance and shape.
Not sure abusing the officials is going to help us. I can't really think of a major decision the ref got wrong (given that he had to rely on the lino for the off-side call and was not in a position to over-rule it).
I am not saying we played well or deserved a win but both teams had periods where they were on top(of the 70 minutes that count). I definitely don't think we would have been considered lucky had we taken a point today