Crystal Palace (A) Pre-Match Thread!

[JadeWolf]

IT’S MAAAAAAATCHDAAAAAAYYYYYY!!

Starting this very early. It’s an early start for those of us travelling down there so might as well!

How we all feeling now the deadline has passed? Relieved? Optimistic? Pessimistic? Frustrated? A mix? I think at least now we can focus on the football, starting with todays tricky trip to the outskirts of London.

Selhurst Park isn’t a nice place to go, in any way. Our record there is pretty ropey too. That said, no time like the present to end dodgy streaks! And at least we know Zaha won’t score today!

For us. I’d like to see a bit more of the us we saw at Old Trafford and in parts against Brighton. I think we did what we had go against Everton but it wasn’t a good performance if we’re being honest. We weren’t as positive or brave as we have been, think we need that back really.

In terms of line-up, it’s a tricky one for Gary. Does he bring any of the new lads in? Have them on the bench so they can see what it’s about? Or give them 2 weeks of hard work on the training ground before unleashing them on Liverpool? I’d be tempted for option 2, have them there but stick with the group who have been doing ok.

Sa
Semedo Dawson Kilman Ait-Nouri
Lemina Gomes
Sarabia Cunha Fabio Neto​

Bentley, Doherty, Bueno, Bueno, Doyle, Traore, Gonzalez, Bellegarde, Sasa.

As I say, this won’t be an easy game, but it’s one where we are capable of getting a result. We need to show the kind of attitude and application from those first couple of performances. But most importantly I guess, take our chances!

Whether you’re following from Croydon, Wolverhampton, across the Black Country or across the world, enjoy the game and let’s get those three points lads!

COYW!

 

[Kcrusader]

Come on me babbies! Let’s get behind the lads today! UTW

 

[arctic rime]

Just setting off , long day , come on me babbies

 

[Frank Lincoln]

Two wins on the trot without conceding a goal, so there should be confidence in the camp. A draw wouldn’t be a disaster, but three points would round off a very good week,

 

[Stingray II]

This will be a good game-watch. I think it's anybody's game, so can't predict. If they go ahead, we could come back. Vice-versa. I won't judge GON until 10 games have gone down, but I am interested to see his squad-use and tactical plan for the game. Bring it!

 

[SA Wolf]

Just hope that Wolves aren't Wolves today and bring us crashing down to earth after the (relative) excitement of the closing days of the transfer window.
Palace are without Zaha and I heard that Olise is injured, so that's two big players that have done well against us in the past. They still have Eze and Edourd and a number of other physical players, so it won't be easy. It never is at SP!
Be interesting to see if any of our newbies start, although I reckon GON will start a few from the bench as he has 2 weeks after today to bed them in properly.
A point takes us above Newcastle and not many of us would have predicted that before the start of the season.
I'm hoping for a positive performance, the new players making an impact and a comfortable win. I'm not expecting anything of the sort, though.

 

[Southdownswolf]

Gareth Southgate's birthday, let's hope we can make it a bad one by destroying his beloved Palace.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

COME ON YOU WOLVES, 0-3 TODAY!!!!

 

[Ned]

Tough one today. We’ve got to find the balance between matching them and playing football. Too often here we scrap with them and just get run out of the game by their team of giants.

I predicted 1-1 but I fancy us today. 1-0 Wolves after another scrap.

Let’s go!!!!

 

[Kashmire Hawker]

It’s my first solo Away game as a Season Ticket Holder and with 6 scored and 2 clean sheets last week and a really solid end to the Transfer Window, I am looking forward to what could be a belting game.

2 teams who scored 9 respectively on Tuesday, will be both chomping at the bit to continue the scoring feeling and if we can stop Palace’s pace which has caused us problems, then we’ll be in a good place.

We showed on Tuesday that we are incredibly capable when it comes together and think this could be a great stage for Cunha to use his skill and pace, going against a relatively old defence.

I get to tick off another ground too - just a shame the club have printed me a duplicate which I have to collect, with all failing to post it in time.

Nevertheless, another 3 points would make 6 points out of 12 a decent start to the campaign.

Enjoy the game from wherever you are and from Coach 1 of Tatters Travel’s: UP THE WOLVES!

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Wonder if we will stick with back 3??

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

I hope we park the bus today. It isn't usually what I want from us but I can't see us winning any other way, pragmatic approach today and then we have the international break to sort things out properly.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

I hope we park the bus today. It isn't usually what I want from us but I can't see us winning any other way, pragmatic approach today and then we have the international break to sort things out properly.

Another smash and grab from Sasa will do. Got a feeling we are going to give it them

 

[Minimalist]

Wonder if we will stick with back 3??

You can make a very strong case for it given the available players and who’s in form.

If I had to bet though I’d guess we will continue with a back 4.

 

[Mardenboroughs Shoulder]

Good job it's being played this afternoon or "Eze like a Sunday Morning" would be nailed on for the headline writers?

 

[BrierleyHillWolves]

Just hope that Wolves aren't Wolves today and bring us crashing down to earth after the (relative) excitement of the closing days of the transfer window.
Palace are without Zaha and I heard that Olise is injured, so that's two big players that have done well against us in the past. They still have Eze and Edourd and a number of other physical players, so it won't be easy. It never is at SP!
Be interesting to see if any of our newbies start, although I reckon GON will start a few from the bench as he has 2 weeks after today to bed them in properly.
A point takes us above Newcastle and not many of us would have predicted that before the start of the season.
I'm hoping for a positive performance, the new players making an impact and a comfortable win. I'm not expecting anything of the sort, though.

There without Zaha because he plays for Galatasaray now

 

[StaffordWolf]

Come on boys let's smash the life out of them.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Good job it's being played this afternoon or "Eze like a Sunday Morning" would be nailed on for the headline writers?

He always scores past us hoping Lemina roughs him up

 

[SmiffyWolf]

Hopefully a good display and we get the 3 points . I wonder if any of the new lads will feature in the 11 . Or most likely off the bench .

Let's hope Fabio getting the Number 9 shirt transforms him into Haaland goal machine

 

[Will Wolf]

UTW!
Would take another scrappy 1-0 away win today

 

[SA Wolf]

There without Zaha because he plays for Galatasaray now

Yes, I know and it's they're.

 

[Snarlingwolf]

If we play anything like we did against Everton in defence we’ll get thumped. We were all over the place and had to rely on a brilliant performance by Sa.
Hope also Semedo is more awake and aware in this game-if he plays- than he was last time we were at Selhurst Park!
Sincerely hope Gary sorts our tactics out defensively, then we have a platform to perform and hopefully get something out of this tricky game.
Fingers crossed.
Good luck to all our travelling fans!
Let’s hear you out sing the home fans and bring home 3 points!!

 

[Bacon Sandwich]

UTW!
Would take another scrappy 1-0 away win today

I'd be quite happy to finish the season with 35 scrappy 1-0 wins...

 

[Glow69]

There without Zaha because he plays for Galatasaray now

At least that's rules out at least 1 guaranteed goal

 

[Scallywolf]

Other than Eze, Palace have no real stand outs imo.

Zaha has gone and Olise is injured. Edouard blows hot and cold, Andersen and Guehi look good at the back. Don’t know any of their midfield.

Roy Hodgson has done and is doing a great job for them and he’s 76 years old. He deserves a lot of respect and so do Palace.

1-1 draw for me.

 

[Will Wolf]

I'd be quite happy to finish the season with 35 scrappy 1-0 wins...

Haha true. Maybe a 2-0 vs Luton

 

[Scallywolf]

There without Zaha because he plays for Galatasaray now

Really surprised he ended up playing in Turkey.

Thought he would have gone to another Prem club or one of the better European leagues.

 

[sedgwolf1980]

Is Olise injured, or is that just internet rumour?

Tbf, these could have a Stern John upfront today and they will probably still cause us problems. In 40 years watching Wolves I struggle to think of a venue I have so few happy memories from. Every game against these always feels exactly the same. We get bullied by a load of south London street footballers. Hopefully with the likes of Lemina and Gomes in the middle, todays the day that changes.

 

[BillyBoots]

Feeling confident Crystals 0 Wolves 4

 

[sillytuna]

For now less worried about how we play than getting points, no injuries, and ideally strikers scoring!

 

[Nige100]

Am I right in thinking that anyone signed after 12pm Friday can’t feature so JRB won’t play any part?

 

[Golden Oldie]

COME ON YOU WOLVES, 0-3 TODAY!!!!

I can't say I go along with your guess, but I do like it's direction!

 

[Will Wolf]

Am I right in thinking that anyone signed after 12pm Friday can’t feature so JRB won’t play any part?

Correct

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

My first miss of the season today, I'm literally on the beach, let's just hope our team doesn't follow suit. Will probably be relying on the comms thread so pray for me now!

 

[Bulls the man]

Hope doc starts today.

 

[The Wolf In The North]

My first miss of the season today, I'm literally on the beach, let's just hope our team doesn't follow suit. Will probably be relying on the comms thread so pray for me now!

9-0 win incoming.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Hope doc starts today.

Can see him scoring if he does

Doucoure for palace dirty bugger, can see him being an easy bet to get booked. Lerma the same. Very cynical foul type players

 

[SA Wolf]

Really surprised he ended up playing in Turkey.

Thought he would have gone to another Prem club or one of the better European leagues.

Possibly, this had something to do with it;
In a statement on their website, Galatasaray revealed they would pay the 30-year-old a signing fee of 2.35million euros (£2million) and an annual salary of 4.35m euros (£3.75m).
But, yes, I guess that a Premier League club might have taken a punt, even for a player with his reputation.

 

[WickedWolfie]

Other than Eze, Palace have no real stand outs imo.

Zaha has gone and Olise is injured. Edouard blows hot and cold, Andersen and Guehi look good at the back. Don’t know any of their midfield.

Roy Hodgson has done and is doing a great job for them and he’s 76 years old. He deserves a lot of respect and so do Palace.

1-1 draw for me.

Re your first sentence they would probably say the same about us

 

[WickedWolfie]

Can see him scoring if he does

Doucoure for palace dirty bugger, can see him being an easy bet to get booked. Lerma the same. Very cynical foul type players

Ahem, Mouts and Ruben last season, Mario now...