STM

I think in hindsight he wishes he'd switched it up from the start as a few players looked laboured. Even Murphy and Wood injected energy into our game late on. However, he was brave with his subs and it paid off. Ultimately he needs a couple more to come in and give him really options.

Was about to say he's cut out the "getting caught dawdling" thing he used to do.

He's an emotional guy. Don't read anything until we hear.

I'd be shocked if he missed more than a game.

Stuff like this does my head in. We are 3rd in the best league in the world and Longstaff has started the vast majority of games for us.

I can tell you with a fair degree of certainty that we will be buying a quality CM this window.

He's clearly lost confidence in shooting too, pulled out of a couple of chances to shoot today.

Yeah, that's why we need to be careful.

The key is finding quality who also buy into the work ethic.

Players like Longstaff are still trying to build trust with the fans. I think it's high time he's given a break. We know he lacks quality but he's our engine man and we've had plenty of years of heartless fuckers in there.

Palace are all over the place and we are away from home (which I think we need). Couldn't be a better fixture.

Just to be clear, if anyone says Longstaff was poor today them I'm sorry but your wrong. Without him our midfield may have collapsed today. Ratings: Pope 7 Top shithousery for the pen, nowt to do otherwise. Trippier 5 Poorest game for us, still love him Schar 7 Really tried to drive us forward Botman 7 Solid as usual Burn 6 Was done a few times Willock 6 One of his quieter days Bruno 7 Come back sweet Prince Longstaff 8 Man of the Match, tireless and got the key pass Joelinton 8 In great form Wilson 7 Still not in form but got the assist Almiron 7 Bright enough Isak 8 Scored. 3 in 4. Lush

It was a pen. It wasn't a pen 10 years ago but that's a different discussion.

Its only appropriate: Mitro

Just wait until you see the match stats and tell me Fulham have been unlucky.

That's why you need quality on the bench.

Doesn't matter how you win. Palace away will be easier.

Deserved

I'm annoyed. I know I shouldn't be given our position but fucking hell man.

Oh look another set pieces we can spend 3 minutes on.

Actually fine with this.

ASM is exactly what we need in this game too. Give Wilson 10 minutes before hooking him too.

Sick to fuck of Maxi. So unreliable. Never fit when you need him. I know it might be nowt but he spends his life walking around holding his legs.

Don't look like conceding TBF. Just need a couple more door openers.