Port Said Red Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 Just wondering to myself whether Palmer will be starting against Blackburn, he knows their team and their tactics well and he could be very useful in the build up this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Port Said Red said: Just wondering to myself whether Palmer will be starting against Blackburn, he knows their team and their tactics well and he could be very useful in the build up this week. Certainly hope he isn't rested, hopefully motivated enough to tear them a new 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Vincent Vega said: Certainly hope he isn't rested, hopefully motivated enough to tear them apart. Especially as they though he was pretty crap........Palmer will know that for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton98 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 I would personally play him as he has a point too prove but wouldn’t have too many complaints if pato starts after his performance yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 We have a decent squad so a couple of changes shouldn't weaken the team and it may well be that Paterson is given a rest for this one. Palmer will certainly be up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 'Rest'? Is one game a week too much effort to ask for these days then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 15 minutes ago, robin_unreliant said: 'Rest'? Is one game a week too much effort to ask for these days then? Why was he rested yesterday? Right decision imv but thought he would start. Pato and Weimann certainly upped their game with him waiting on the bench! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 1 minute ago, hoxton casual said: Why was he rested yesterday? Right decision imv but thought he would start. Pato and Weimann certainly upped their game with him waiting on the bench! Yeah - I must admit I raised my eyebrows when I saw he wasn’t starting but LJ was utterly vindicated by the performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 1 minute ago, LondonBristolian said: Yeah - I must admit I raised my eyebrows when I saw he wasn’t starting but LJ was utterly vindicated by the performance. LJ did a very good post match on Talksport Praised Swansea, talked about his half time talk and belief in how we were playing Interestingly said that we lacked some spark in final third first half ‘and maybe I should have started Kasey Palmer’ ( not sure whether that’s his reflective thoughts or were his thoughts at half time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 1 minute ago, BobBobSuperBob said: LJ did a very good post match on Talksport Praised Swansea, talked about his half time talk and belief in how we were playing Interestingly said that we lacked some spark in final third first half ‘and maybe I should have started Kasey Palmer’ ( not sure whether that’s his reflective thoughts or were his thoughts at half time) Valid point. First half we definitely had quite a few moments where we got into good positions then played a bad pass or cross and squandered the opportunity. Not sure what I would do against Blackburn. I can see a strong case for starting Palmer especially but also Eliasson but any of Of Weimann, O’Dowda or Paterson would be unlucky not to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 Great to have such quality on the bench, putting pressure on present incumbents. Dack and Graham both came off injured yesterday, so they may not have many options up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted February 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Scrumpty said: Great to have such quality on the bench, putting pressure on present incumbents. Dack and Graham both came off injured yesterday, so they may not have many options up front. Agreed, I thought Eliasson looked particularly impressive coming off the bench. His confidence is growing by the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Agreed, I thought Eliasson looked particularly impressive coming off the bench. His confidence is growing by the game. Looks like they've been working on his bottle too - didn't shirk a challenge yesterday, getting stuck in at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 Palmer would have been playing against their defence in training - he should know them pretty damned well. Also has a point to prove, and would just be fun as a fan if he score / assists against Blackburn for us to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted February 3, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Agreed, I thought Eliasson looked particularly impressive coming off the bench. His confidence is growing by the game. He almost looked stronger and definitely more up for his defensive duties, often sprinting to get back into shape. The team for game 46 this season will be so much stronger than the team was for game 1, that's what is so exciting for me at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: LJ did a very good post match on Talksport Praised Swansea, talked about his half time talk and belief in how we were playing Interestingly said that we lacked some spark in final third first half ‘and maybe I should have started Kasey Palmer’ ( not sure whether that’s his reflective thoughts or were his thoughts at half time) I said on another thread that whilst Pato had a decent performance I think we would’ve dominated the whole match and possibly scored 1 or 2 more with Kasey out there. He just cuts teams open effortlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 27 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: LJ did a very good post match on Talksport Praised Swansea, talked about his half time talk and belief in how we were playing Interestingly said that we lacked some spark in final third first half ‘and maybe I should have started Kasey Palmer’ ( not sure whether that’s his reflective thoughts or were his thoughts at half time) I think the reason Pato got the nod yesterday, was LJ thought he would understand our shape better without the ball, as Palmer still getting used to it. Against a team like Swansea, you have to be prepared to have periods without the ball. FWIW, I would’ve started Palmer, but Pato has been been playing better in the league, so sat there thinking Pato needs a good game...and imho, he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I think the reason Pato got the nod yesterday, was LJ thought he would understand our shape better without the ball, as Palmer still getting used to it. Against a team like Swansea, you have to be prepared to have periods without the ball. FWIW, I would’ve started Palmer, but Pato has been been playing better in the league, so sat there thinking Pato needs a good game...and imho, he did. Think this , is an excellent answer 14 minutes ago, RedSA said: I said on another thread that whilst Pato had a decent performance I think we would’ve dominated the whole match and possibly scored 1 or 2 more with Kasey out there. He just cuts teams open effortlessly. To this RedSA Palmer is more forward thinking ,always on the half turn Pato for all his physical limitations has improved on at least getting in shape and is probably a ‘safer’ bet atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted February 3, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 This is as good a place as any to put this, I see Graham & Dack went off injured yesterday. Wonder if they'll be fit for Saturday? After Forest lost a whole defence and Swansea had to rest 2 key players who had deadline day moves fall through, are we starting to see some of the luck we didn't get last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 3 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Think this , is an excellent answer To this RedSA Palmer is more forward thinking ,always on the half turn Pato for all his physical limitations has improved on at least getting in shape and is probably a ‘safer’ bet atm Yeah, I get that. I would’ve gone with Palmer but it’s easy to say that when it’s not your job on the line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Davefevs said: I think the reason Pato got the nod yesterday, was LJ thought he would understand our shape better without the ball, as Palmer still getting used to it. Against a team like Swansea, you have to be prepared to have periods without the ball. FWIW, I would’ve started Palmer, but Pato has been been playing better in the league, so sat there thinking Pato needs a good game...and imho, he did. I wasn't surprised Pato started over Palmer, as LJ referred to Palmer not being up to speed on our game 'in transition', which, I think, is one of the reasons we are a much tighter unit now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Ian M said: This is as good a place as any to put this, I see Graham & Dack went off injured yesterday. Wonder if they'll be fit for Saturday? After Forest lost a whole defence and Swansea had to rest 2 key players who had deadline day moves fall through, are we starting to see some of the luck we didn't get last season? I don't believe there is any luck in football. All I know about luck, is that when I was growing up, Liverpool got all the luck, during later years, ManUre got all the luck, and more recently, Man Blue get all the luck. And yes, we do seem to be getting luckier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Davefevs said: I think the reason Pato got the nod yesterday, was LJ thought he would understand our shape better without the ball, as Palmer still getting used to it. Against a team like Swansea, you have to be prepared to have periods without the ball. FWIW, I would’ve started Palmer, but Pato has been been playing better in the league, so sat there thinking Pato needs a good game...and imho, he did. 4 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Think this , is an excellent answer To this RedSA Palmer is more forward thinking ,always on the half turn Pato for all his physical limitations has improved on at least getting in shape and is probably a ‘safer’ bet atm 53 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: I wasn't surprised Pato started over Palmer, as LJ referred to Palmer not being up to speed on our game 'in transition', which, I think, is one of the reasons we are a much tighter unit now. LJ has said Palmer won't be starting any time soon , I don't think it's just the' in transition' thing . Pato has become steadier , but less attacking, I think that suits how we play at the moment. We went through a similar spell with Kelly and DaSilva, Kelly seemed to play when the opposition was more of a threat. I do think , even when Palmer is up to speed , Paterson will start most away games , Palmer coming on as an impact sub. KP is far more direct, and intent on getting in the box than Pato , so is likely to leave more gaps. We are a steadier more studied team now, that isn't a criticism , we don't seem susceptible to the simple ball over the top or quick break and that is not just down to Webster and Kalas . I saw the phrase 'horses for courses' earlier, and I think that sums it up. If we need , or can afford to be more attacking it will be Palmer. When we need to be a bit more careful , Pato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 1 minute ago, 1960maaan said: LJ has said Palmer won't be starting any time soon Has he? Where has he said that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 Saw it in an interview, can't recall where but post match. Along the lines of what @Roger Red Hat said about us in transition. Can't remember the exact words but was saying something like he needs to learn his defensive game before he starts games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 I don’t think he said that verbatim, just that Palmer still getting used to the system. Blackburn - his old loan club - May see him start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I don’t think he said that verbatim, just that Palmer still getting used to the system. That's as I remember it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I don’t think he said that verbatim, just that Palmer still getting used to the system. Blackburn - his old loan club - May see him start. 1.27 in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 6 hours ago, hoxton casual said: Why was he rested yesterday? Right decision imv but thought he would start. Pato and Weimann certainly upped their game with him waiting on the bench! Weimann didn’t ‘up’ his game - he’s put in ‘100% commitment’ performances all season ...... long before Palmer arrived..... yesterday was his usual high energy, high standards game...top player... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 I think he tried to get in more scoring positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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