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"Containing" strategy bollocks

Feels very much like a Europa tie this.

along with everyone else ever including people who don't even play FF

There are too many fantastic lines in that. Ameobi bit and 2-1 across my chest

2+ bonus points for 7 Palace players

Return of Chamakh

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I don't think anyone's angry. He just comes across as a sanctimonious tit. Not really, he's just saying it's not for him

You're kidding right? I heard the Real Madrid squad invite Barca over for a sleepover tonight to watch Pulis' Palace take on Allardyce's 'Ammers in one of the finest footballing spectacles either is likely to see in their lifetimes.

I'd be delighted with a trophy and/or a CL finish (the former being preferable if I had to choose between the two).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLLDq0Wd1B8

It's actually a very good effort, though worrying time expended on it I fear!

Ba slays him in dribbling, passing, technique, link up, first touch etc etc? Sorry i don't see that, Ba was quite average at those things i don't remember this outstanding all round footballer that was great at many things outside the penalty area. I remember a lethal striker who with service would score up there with anybody.... but his all round game wasn't this good he'd miscontrol passes and give the ball away a lot and wasn't that great of a dribbler and certainly not as good as Remy at running at defenses. If he was this player he wouldn't be sitting on Chelsea's bench most weeks and struggled the majority of time when he does play. I'm not saying specific instances in isolation are unimpeachably indicative of his skills in the areas you mention, but in terms of first touch and movement - see him hold his run and take the ball after Cabaye's chip, before sliding it into the corner vs Norwich. From the same game, he beats a defender without pace by turning the ball onto his left foot (before finishing with aplomb from distance). You also missed off other categories your list. In terms of presence and link-up play, I very much urge you to watch the full 90 minutes of the 3-0 win vs Man Utd - far superior to anything I've seen Remy demonstrate thus far He's far stronger, braver and aggressive than Remy too. I wouldn't be dismissive of just how much better a finisher he is than Remy too, who seems to be a one-in-three chances striker. It's pretty important in their roles. Ba's also better in the air too, for me. In terms of link-up, he did just as well (if not better?) with Ameobi as Remy is currently doing. Anyway, we disagree, that's cool - I'm going to leave this post as my parting shot as there's no way to prove one way or another who is right. I don't think the "look at him at Chelsea" argument holds much sway whatsoever. He's getting a payday now, it doesn't retrospectively change how he was up here.

Remy has better mobility, that's it pretty much. Ba slays him in everything else.

Not for me. Not a chance. Ba for us was unreal.

My honest answer is: more than this (yes, even after four wins on the spin) but I also know it's capable of a lot worse than this, so I'm not going to grumble too much Agree with Yorkie mostly.

My word, what year have I just stumbled into....

:lol: So many levels. It's brilliant. Has attracted a few comments on Faceys. Keeping laughing at the thought of Crooks leaving the house with his tail between his legs. Uncle Ben grabbing the glass of champagne off him ffs "You have made a very good point, I must go now"

Been out for a while, reckon he'll get a cameo off the bench. Hopefully we'll be in a position to soak up pressure by then

I can imagine them all sitting outside the door waiting to have their turn to knock on it.

:lol: So many levels.

His team of the week. Comedy gold.

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