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Match Crystal Palace v. Tottenham Hotspur - Sunday, December 13, 2:15 PM GMT

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But you can't play someone as the deepest midfielder simply because he is press resistant if he is also unwilling to defend for 90 minutes with full concentration.

We're top of the league using this tactic but for it to work we need a double pivot of positionally aware, very hard working midfielders. Ndombele simply can not play that role.

We need a 3rd for back-up / re-fresh sub purposes.

If we want to toughen up to see out a game the only option we have is an extra CB which just equals backs to the wall.
 
That's exactly what I mean. Yes, he had a shit game, but when he did go up, there wasn't a clear understanding between him and the rest of the team. Same applies to a lot of the team.

That's at least in part because we don't spend enough time practicing good combination play higher up the pitch.

Let's not pretend 'we' (you) know what goes on in training......
 
For those of you that keep coming with this boring narrative of "Why did we sit back 2nd half"

Firstly, we didn't, we started the half on the front foot, we got slowly pushed back and last 15 decided to tough it out.

If we had been caught kamikazee on the break by Eze or Zaha going for a 2nd goal, you would all be giving it "why didn't we just shut up shop"

Sometimes, its nobodies fault, sometimes the opposition has a good day and gets a say.

See Fulham vs. Liverpool at the moment.

Yeah but that’s what all fans do. Contradict themselves. I’m surprised you haven’t realised this by now.

My Chelsea mates love me at the moment. For years hated Mourinho. Now I love him. It’s just how it is.
 
He made all the simple passes he has. He isn't going to open up defenses with his passes or create anything. That's not what he is there for. Eze and zaha chances were not fully down to sissoko alone.

Not fully down to him, and nor is the fact that we've been frugal lately either, it's more a tactical thing, but if he's not going to pass the ball much or very smartly, surely that's his main remit (stopping people like Zaha and Eze getting into those channels) so if he's not doing that great, where's the upside worth sacrificing some football for?
 
For those of you that keep coming with this boring narrative of "Why did we sit back 2nd half"

Firstly, we didn't, we started the half on the front foot, we got slowly pushed back and last 15 decided to tough it out.

If we had been caught kamikazee on the break by Eze or Zaha going for a 2nd goal, you would all be giving it "why didn't we just shut up shop"

Sometimes, its nobodies fault, sometimes the opposition has a good day and gets a say.

See Fulham vs. Liverpool at the moment.

Totally agree with your sentiments here. These are not weak teams we’re playing against. This palace side is one of their strongest in years and have lots of talented players that can change the game.
 
Shit performance and result today I'd say only toby really had a good game. Need to stop relinquishing momentum and go for the jugular a bit more at times. We was too passive today until it was too late hopefully it gives jose the little kick up the arse he needs to change things sooner instead of sitting on it. Luckily it hasn't affected position too much due to other teams faltering but now a monumental game for us next week vs liverpool and if we play like that 2and half well get hammered. Need more from the attacking players I feel.
 
I am sick of people gunning for Sissoko or Lucas or Bergy.

Don't you realise that they are doing the job asked of them !

Main reason we lost today was because Rodon didn't cone on and head away that cross. Also we missed his pointing that tells everyone else what to do!
 
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