OTF

Wasn't really the winner either, it put them 2 nil up (RM got 1 back). The Jos anticipated a pass from Courtois and passed it into an empty net.

Food for thought.

But nee mind, getting that goal will bring him loads of confidence and 'e'll start banging 'em in from all 'owa now, you just watch n see. The football pundits told me so. They also confirmed what we all, I think, deep down know; Bruce has the club moving in the right direction. Combine those two indisputable facts and we're bound for not just Europe, but European glory.

At half time it felt like we'd had loads of possession for once, turns out I'm just conditioned to us having next to none as we still had only had 42%.

Absolute top shelf finish, assuming there's only the one shelf.

Classic

They should have scored there.

Great block Fernandez.

It's a thing of beauty.

Not impossible, we'll just need Palace outfielders to clearly handle the ball on 14 or 15 separate occassions in the box (spread put across all their players) and then score an own goal or three from a back pass once they're down to 7 or 8.

Agree 100% seems no good in possession, his movement is not good, nor his passing, nor his defending. He' not quick or strong. Playing him seems completely pointless, playing him wide is even worse than that.

This is on at a reasonable time over here (7AM) so I'm in. The line-up gives me little hope except that Wilson is back and it's been a while since we've had one of the unexplainable matches where we look competent.

Any 'journalist' or social media commentor (same thing these days) who still suggests that Bruce is doing a good job here should be made to watch the entirity of this game and then re-state their 'expert' opinion. Once again a case of a team that wholly believes they're second best, don't give a crap and are therefore beaten before the game starts. Hayden clearly not giving a fuck, throwing himself around with terrible tackles whilst on a yellow. Should have been given a second and sent to an early shower, the fact the ref didn't probably shows he felt a bit sorry for how terrible we were.

Interesting, I find Lascelles to be consistently one of the most cowardly defenders in our team. TOT? The Oil Tanker?

Considering how much you've banged on about it I was expecting something a little more engaging.

Noted, is that shared cowardice spoils or do they both get a full serve each?

Yep, definitely need this one reviewed by the CAR (Cowardice Appointment Referee).

Could have sworn you'd pin that one on Lascelles, anchored to the spot like a fucking barge. Schar was following another player.

Fair play that was a very good header from Joe.

I think we've had one already, glorious it was, Longstaff straight at the keeper. Should have turned off at that point, our peak.

Fucking embarrassing that from Longstaff.

Joe and Andy on, look out saints.

If it was "keep doing what you're doing, but do it slightly worse" then Bruce will be pleased.

Hendrick finally off, let's hope Shortstaff brings the enthusiasm.

Don't be nutty, wait it out for Bruce to change things up after 70 minutes.