George Bailey

He seems a genuinely nice young lad. Daft as a brush but he seems to give a shit, which is more than many in the squad. Certainly not ready to be leading the line at this level now, and it's not his fault he is being asked to do so. We need an experienced, good solid striker to help him develop whichever division we end up in next season.(I expect it to be the Championship) Mitrovic, Armstrong and AN-other with that experienced striker would be decent imo (Assuming Perez is sold).

Championship could well be interesting next season with us, mackems and the boro in there.

That's the title decided.

Or unless you despise Leicester

Agree 100%

If you see us winning two games on the bounce then yes you are right.

Hate Leicester (always have) and have a passing regard for Wenger and Pochettino. Would much rather they won a title. I just can't see anyone else being dragged into the relegation fight. Swansea etc will have enough to get the wins and draws to keep them out of it imo. If I thought for one minute Palace could get sucked into it then I can understand it, but I just don't see it that way at all.

Not in my opinion mate and certainly not this one. It's between us, Norwich and the Mackems for the drop can't see Palace, Swansea or anyone else joining the bun fight to stay up

Yep I know it ain't gonna be popular but I want them to win today. If Leicester lose today then it puts Arsenal and Spurs right back in it, and I would far rather have them win the title than fucking Leicester.

THE two strangest teams in the division. Everton are so fucking frustrating. Come on Palace! ugh...but a loss for Leicester puts the cat amongst the pigeons again..

0-2 loss for me. Can't see us not conceding (or Defoe/Borini not scoring) and unless there is a huge and miraculous improvement upfront, we can't score. Rafa would be the perfect answer longer term but he is working with a gutless and mercenary pile of shite and even his ability ain't gonna be enough imo.

Will be amazed if we both have 11 on the pitch at the end. Gonna be physical and Rafa is right in trying to focus our lot on playing football and staying calm.. Let the cloggers clog and out pass and move them....in theory. Let's hope Taylor has one of his good days...

Such a weird sensation: actually being excited about watching us and also giving two hoots about the result. Don't expect to get anything from this game,would be massive bonus even coming away with 1 point. However, I think we will see Rafa setting his stall out for how he sees things from the get go. Can't be any worse than we have been, so I am excited! Next two games after this decide everything imo. HTL

Yep ditto. have always had a bit of an irrational hatred for these cunts. Spurs for me too, based on Poch really. I like Ranieri too but could never want those shitehawks to win owt. Pressure ramps up on them now too, lets hope their arses start to fall out starting on Monday night! I feel so much more positive and engaged with what we are doing now...HTL!!! I'm going for a draw. Instant impact for Wor Rafa

What a fucking creep this guy is. Leaping around and constantly looking at the King or in his direction for the slightest nod of approval or affirmation. Such a fucking hanger on. He's in the Phil Neal class of sycophants.

Staggering. A good decision from this lot....feels weird. Staying up (hopefully: certainly a much better chance now) and hope....Good god. is this what football used to feel like...It's so long I cannae remember.

Booted oot hopefully. can't say any of them seem to have done anything positive? Cathro seems highly regarded, as for Black and the rest...adios...

Quick get your rifle oot....

delighted. Now get rafa in and it's all happy days. Amazed!!!

This is not happening imo. Something has gone awry here and it will be all the way.... Far too much fannying about, far too long and the reason why they haven't made any statements about McCuntybollocks. Again imo. I just don't see them doing this at all.

With McClaren 10 With Rafa (if it ever happens) 5 So for me still a 10. Not believing a word of this till i see the colour of his eyes.

Refuse to believe this until he is in the job. Zero faith in the useless twats running our club, this seems a far too sensible option and outcome for that lot to be involved in.

Harsh. he's far better than Nicky Campbell

nah it's Gerry Francis. Other guy would be ace though, works miracles I hear.

Multiple players testifying to it? You believe footballers?? Give over man. He's right, though. Footballers are generally thick and talk s*** better than anyone. Well generally yes, but i don't think there's a big conspiracy between people he's worked with to tell the world he's a great coach when he's not. It's been said by enough former players and other managed to be pretty confident it's true. All evidence with us points to the contrary. Not one player is showing signs of improvement, not one player is playing to their potential and we ,as a side and team look devoid of plans, ideas and invention. Not buying this 'great coach' stuff at all. Repeated by a sycophantic media ad infinitum I will grant you, but then again so is shit about fat Sam being a 'great manager' ... Old boys network to a degree with the same old platitudes being spouted about their drinking and golf buddies... Average coach and a fucking awful manager..Will undoubtedly get a massive pay out and another job on the gravy train though.