Crystal Palace vs Manchester City - pre-match thread

[staffsblue]

Hi all. Palace fan here. As you may or may not be aware, one of the people who died in the tram crash yesterday was a Palace fan. We're therefore looking at doing a minutes applause at 19 minutes in his memory. Thought I'd let you guys know.

Cheers

More than willing to get involved.

Got to say, Palace is my current favourite PL awayday. Apart from the "old skool" charm of the ground, love the unique spectacles of the eagle on the loose and "The Crystals".
Apart from that, it's one of the easier grounds to reach by public transport, (assuming Southern Rail aren't up to their usual tricks) & have previously found some decent pubs "south of the river".

 

[LondonEagle]

Cheers lads, really appreciate it. Southern Rail are likely to be up to their tricks but as you say, it's got a few different routes in so hopefully shouldn't be too much of an issue. As long as you can get to some part of Croydon should be fine - Norwood Junction is probably easiest for the away section. Looking forward to a decent game, think you boys will most likely have too much firepower but with us you never know which Palace team will turn up on the day.. Will no doubt share a beer before/after.

 

[CrownPointBlue]

Any kind of win.

No reds or injuries.

Vincent for an hour.

Vincent looks unlikely to feature now.

Huge shame for him and the club. He clearly is not prepared to take any chances. He's goina have to get back in the saddle at some stage though.

 

[Ethan23]

The common denominator for our baron run was the lack of Nolito. He's such an important player for us.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Is this the one, where we score 10 ? ;-)

 

[kaz7]

Sagna to @ManCity: "I didn’t go with the national team. I decided to stay here and I will be ready for the next game (Crystal Palace)."

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Sagna to @ManCity: "I didn’t go with the national team. I decided to stay here and I will be ready for the next game (Crystal Palace)."

In other words, he wasn't picked ;-)

 

[Centurions]

It'd be a bonus miracle if we can get through the international break without any further injuries.

Can't agree more.

 

[BlueMedic]

If we get through the international break relatively unscathed I feel good for this one. We're a bit up & down but it's time for an up.

Bravo
[Zab/Sagna] Otamendi Stones Kolarov
Fernandinho
De Bruyne [Silva/Gundogan]
Sterling Aguero Nolito

Back to what worked so well for us, Nolito gives us great balance & Raheem has been fantastic on the right wing. One of the midfield quadrad can start from the bench, a bit of rotation isn't the end of the world.

 

[blue ranger]

The common denominator for our baron run was the lack of Nolito. He's such an important player for us.

Is that the same Nolito that hasn't managed to get on the pitch in last few games? Not so important to pep id suggest, and even less important when we Gabriel Jesus comes in January.
PS... I rate Nolito and surprised by his lack of minutes recently!