Crystal Palace Vs Tottenham: Match Thread

[nicdic]

4-0 Spurs, imperious display, two-fingers up at all the nay-sayers, and pressure back on Chelsea.

 

[Wirral Spurs]

Nevermind the semi-final, THIS is our biggest game this season.
Win and we we continue to push Chelsea, don't win and we are looking behind us.

Sing up all who are going.

 

[Classof17]

Looking forward to this match, will be a tussle with palace brimming with confidence but let's see if we can get that early goal which has served us so well at home of late.

They've got a good attack with zaha, Townsend, Cabaye and benteke, let's see who they put out for 90 minutes.

We will be on our wits as always and I'm sure we'll give a good account tonight.

 

[djee]

If the game will be won by keeping our heads and composure...we will be massively tested defending set pieces against the likes of Benteke and Sakho. Annoyingly, Van Arnholt is back for them adding more pace on the counter attack. For these reasons, I can only see Poch setting out with a 3-4-3 with Son coming on later on to exploit the space. Ultimately, we have incredible quality on and off the ball and if we keep disciplined, should walk away with the 3 points. Won't be easy, mind!

 

[Gb160]

Maybe I'm being optimistic but maybe Sam might rest a couple for the weekend, when they have a much higher chance of guaranteeing safety?

 

[djee]

Maybe I'm being optimistic but maybe Sam might rest a couple for the weekend, when they have a much higher chance of guaranteeing safety?

Van Arnholt will come in from injury. Sakho after his ineligibility against Liverpool...that's two of their back 4 already refreshed and improved. Wouldn't be shocked to see McArthur come in (good in the air and aggressive) and Flamini (who did really well against Arsenal).

No chance of Sam resting Benteke right now - not with his form. Zaha and Townsend will be starting almost certainly, too.

Regardless, we are the superior team and have the tools to deal with the physicality that Palace will bring. Whilst respecting our opposition we shouldn't be fearing them. If we turn up there will be likely 3 points to take home.

 

[Jamturk]

This game is tough tough tough

 

[shelfmonkey]

I'm really not looking forward to this game

 

[tiger666]

We'll hammer them.

 

[Wheeler Dealer]

i remember couple of season ago, when we limped to a 2-1 defeat.. Goals coming from set plays if i remember rightly. Scared we may see a repeat tonight

 

[Dougal]

Dele scores that goal against Palace on my daughter's first birthday.

Wanyama scores a header as we beat Palace at the start of the season. Days after I find out my second child is on the way. My wife and unborn child are at the game.

My second daughter born 3 days ago will be sitting through her first match (since birth, 3 in the womb, all wins) with me tonight. Palace again. Come on you Spurs!

 

[archiewasking]

Anyone else want to punch Souness and Redknapp after last night's Chelscum match? ALL about how Palace are so formidable, with a run of 6 in 8 or something like that. Basically we should be fearful. Not a single word about how good we are, or our 7 straight wins.......

 

[TheHoddleWaddle]

Palace have changed their fortunes under big Sam. Got to admire his ability to turn a team round to survival. They've done really well under him, considering the shit show prior.

But, spurs are in great form in the league, it's not like we limped to defeat at Chelsea is it? Play like that and palace won't cope. 2- 0 victory.

 

[Gb160]

Van Arnholt will come in from injury. Sakho after his ineligibility against Liverpool...that's two of their back 4 already refreshed and improved. Wouldn't be shocked to see McArthur come in (good in the air and aggressive) and Flamini (who did really well against Arsenal).

No chance of Sam resting Benteke right now - not with his form. Zaha and Townsend will be starting almost certainly, too.

Regardless, we are the superior team and have the tools to deal with the physicality that Palace will bring. Whilst respecting our opposition we shouldn't be fearing them. If we turn up there will be likely 3 points to take home.

This is all just your opinion though right?

 

[igghac]

Not got a great feeling about this one. 2-1 to Palace i reckon.

 

[Time for Heroes]

On a betting note, Crystal Palace are 5/1 tonight. Not bad value for a team that have won 3-0 against the gooners at home, sandwiched between a win at the Bridge and Anfield.

I propose we all take the 5/1 so we have a cash consolation for when we inevitably lose tonight #spursy

 

[Gaz_Gammon]

If we lose tomorrow complete and utter deflation will set in and we'll lose the NLD.

Being so cheerful that keeps you going.


Just for you:

 

[Time for Heroes]

Being so cheerful that keeps you going.


Just for you:

I find this a bit unnecessary Gaz. Feeling deflated over football and feeling depressed are two completely different things.

 

[kaz Hirai]

palace are pretty much safe, Sam might not say it but they are. Hoping that takes the edge off them a little when it comes to putting up a long fight

 

[Gb160]

I find this a bit unnecessary Gaz. Feeling deflated over football and feeling depressed are two completely different things.

Pretty sure Gaz knows this fella...hes only trying to liven the doom mongers up a bit.