leicesterlad1989

Or it's the shitty system that Cooper is using. Cooper should be finding a system that fits the best players available. He seemingly won't start Fatawu and Mavididi together either. If Ricardo's legs have gone, which I don't believe they have, then we need to promote a youth player as Justin isn't good enough.

Coopers away record in the Premier League is shocking. Today was an example of why his away record is so poor. I'd have snapped your hand off for a point before the game because I saw how negative the starting 11 was. We managed to get into a 2 goal lead and somehow managed to get even more negative as the game progressed. Palace have been poor so far this season. Today was a great chance for our first 3 points. We blew it with stupid decision making (Coady) but mainly due to poor tactics at 2-1. It's still early days and I want him to succeed. But so far I don't think he's got his starting 11 right nor has he made changes at the right time and ultimately he'll be judged on that.

Ready for us to go 2 nil down. Make some attacking changes. Finish them game 2-1 with a good fightback once changes have been made. Comments of "we weren't that bad second half." Fully expecting attacking changes next game. Get the same 11 again. Rinse and repeat.

I'm a bit of a history nerd, so stumbling across this I was pleasantly surprised.

My Palace mate said he's a good signing but he also loves Ayew

I did as well mate and I'd agree. Stone Roses atmosphere was class. I've seen Liam a few times and I'm always on edge.

I'm torn. Their songs still resonate with people all these years later. It gives those who couldn't see them the chance to see them. That being said, crowds are usually full of dickheads.

Certainly a meh signing although he's joining us after one of his better seasons with 11 goal involvements in 35 games. I'll settle for that again. FWIW my friends a Palace season ticket holder and is gutted to see him go.

It wasn't part of the game plan and we were awful. Cooper has spoken about trying to address how we were first half as tatically that wasn't what he wanted. Second half was more what he expected. As a team we seemed to push a yard further up the pitch. For me, his position is one that's up for grabs.

One of footballs biggest clichés but it was a game of two halves. First half I thought we were shocking. I really struggled to see how we were setup. We gave them too much respect and gifted them so much space on our right hand side, which they easily exploited. Second half we just pushed further forward. Ndidi pressed further up field and got out of Winks' pocket. Ultimately we showed fight and as soon as we got the goal our confidence, both in the stands and on the pitch grew. We are a team that will be fighting relegation. Points like this are massive. This should be a confidence boost to fans and the players. Hopefully we get some players in, to improve us further.

I'll reserve my judgement until the window has closed. It's an area in which he will no doubt strengthen but there's clear priorities in other area of the pitch. Also, I find it mental that we sell KDH, who progress through our academy, in order to meet PSR or whatever ruling it is, to then sign a player for a similar amount of money, who coincidentally came through the Spurs academy. The whole financial thing is a joke.

The dawn of a new season is suppose to bring a sense of excitement, particularly for promoted teams. I just feel a sense of dread. The fact our opening game is on a Monday doesn't help matters either. I'm not entitled. I don't expect us to stay up. I don't expect a certain style of football. I will give Cooper a chance. I will cheer the team on every game but what is going on off the pitch is disgusting. Its making me fall out of love with football. Where is the communication between the club and fans? 2 years ago we clearly had financial problems. If that had been communicated to the fans, we'd have rallied round. Who knows what could have happened. Instead we had a half arsed Rodgers managing us, after clear broken promises from the club. We enter this season in a similar vain albeit with a much much worse squad. Our only hope this season is embracing an under dog status. We clearly can't rely upon the club to help us.

Not a fan then? 🤣 I think Palace have improved as they have a good manager rather than Zaha leaving. I'm good friends with a Palace fan and he'd take him back in a heartbeat. Granted, small sample size. Similar to you, I've always thought he's flattered to deceive but I've also thought that he could have made a step up to a better quality team. Seemingly it never really worked out for him. Would he improve us? Yes. In our current circumstances, I'd take a season of him being selfish and banging in some goals because currently I struggle to see where ours will come from. A front 3 of Zaha, Mavididi and Fatawu could at least provide an element of excitement. Personally I don't see him signing. Still has Palace written all over it.

I share your pain but I managed the psychological aspect by finding a sport/training style to compliment the growth. I've competed in powerlifting for the last 6 years. I am at a decent level nationally. I now look at my body of a byproduct of my strength. Also lifting in a sport where there are weight categories also helps keep my weight steady. The other, more boring way of doing it is tracking calories and gradually increasing, which will prevent a sudden weight gain.

Cant even spell LEE correct, so **** him.