Crystal Palace (N) - Sat 17th May, 16:30 | FA Cup Final | Pre-Match Thread

Match Result Prediction?

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Lovebitesandeveryfing said:
Just out of curiosity. What do you people (in the UK) use for ID these days? (I can used my British passport, or my French ID card). Back in the day — a long time back — a current British driving licence would do it. But I'm not sure that's still the case
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Out of curiosity what do you use for ID at the Tannhauser Gate?
Or is it a nod and a wink, I'm a mate of Roy kinda thing?
 
We won't do it, but 5; 4 ; 1 formation for me, stifle, them , low block, confuse them,,,they will come out eventually, Ederson pings one over the top and we have the very best 1 v 1 striker in the world.... i just watch re runs of is goals for Dortmund and Norway..the lad needs space, but his pace and calmness in those situations...amazing..and strength to hold of Guehi.... I do think Haaland is a little too limited elsewhere though, for a big fella he doesn't seem to win that many headers for example...but 1 v1 he's up there with Salad in his prime....problem is, you need to be in a counter attacking team for that.. c'mon Pep, dull as it may be i think we would win with this tactic...
 
Ederson
Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly
Gonzo
Kev (c), Kovacic
Sav, Doku
Marmoush

Tempted to start Grealish for Doku

Bring Dok and Foden on against tired legs

Haaland if not going well and we need to mix it up
 
Goatmeal said:
Ederson
Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly
Gonzo
Kev (c), Kovacic
Sav, Doku
Marmoush

Tempted to start Grealish for Doku

Bring Dok and Foden on against tired legs

Haaland if not going well and we need to mix it up
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Would start with Jack for control, if its level at half time i would really fancy us second half, or even a repeat of the semi final :)
 
For those parking at Rickmansworth there is a Wetherspoons on the High Street, 5 mins walk from the Waitrose multistorey car park and 10-15 mins stroll to the station. Easy access to the M25.
 
Goatmeal said:
Ederson
Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly
Gonzo
Kev (c), Kovacic
Sav, Doku
Marmoush

Tempted to start Grealish for Doku

Bring Dok and Foden on against tired legs

Haaland if not going well and we need to mix it up
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Neither Foden or Haaland are being used properly currently. Unless things change they will be elsewhere very shortly.
This match will come down to who wants it most. The smart money would not be on our boys. We really need to be aggressive in this game hang in and hit them late if they shit themselves.
 
The Cup Final officials may have previously been posted, but just checked on them as part of my Cup Final build-up.
Got the Aussie on VAR. When he refs, Jarred seems to let the game flow as much as possible and lets the odd robust tackle and coming together go. But who knows if he applies the same logic and interpretation when he is on VAR duties.


Referee: Stuart Attwell (Birmingham FA)
Assistant Referees: Adam Nunn (Wiltshire FA) and Dan Robathan (Norfolk FA)
Fourth Official: Darren England (Sheffield & Hallamshire FA)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Craig Taylor (Staffordshire FA)
Video Assistant Referee: Jarred Gillett (Liverpool FA)
Support VAR: Michael Salisbury (Lancashire FA)
Assistant VAR: Darren Cann (Norfolk FA)

Attwell career stats...
Also reffed the 2023 Community Shield - City v Arsenal
Has given 3 straight red cards (a career-high, on low numbers) against City in 23 matches.
Let's hope Stu doesn't feel the need to make a name for himself on Saturday.
 
Father Paul said:
Neither Foden or Haaland are being used properly currently. Unless things change they will be elsewhere very shortly.
This match will come down to who wants it most. The smart money would not be on our boys. We really need to be aggressive in this game hang in and hit them late if they shit themselves.
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I hope your sermons are a tad more motivating -:)
 
Father Paul said:
Neither Foden or Haaland are being used properly currently. Unless things change they will be elsewhere very shortly.
This match will come down to who wants it most. The smart money would not be on our boys. We really need to be aggressive in this game hang in and hit them late if they shit themselves.
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Imagine Foden in a dynamic team like Arsenal or Liverpool?

He'd be mustard
 
MCFC1993 said:
Kick off time 16:30 (BST).

How on Earth do I start this thread. Pretty clear that multiple players cannot be trusted to get us a win here.

-------------Ederson
Nunes---Dias---Gvardiol---O'Reilly
-------Kovacic---Gundogan
Marmoush------Grealish------Doku
--------------Haaland

I would probably pick Ederson here, we need him in the build up.

The Back 4 has to be that, the only change could be moving O'Reilly forward as we don't have enough attackers playing well.

The rest is because I'm pissed off with that performance against Southampton.
It'll probably be De Bruyne instead of Grealish.

This is going to be tough, Palace have pace and quality throughout their team.
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Umm....there's a reason they're 16 points behind us with around 26 goal difference worse than us.

So many bottlers following our club it beggars belief, especially given our record breaking track record since Pep arrived and for the preceding period.
 
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