Roy's View From... Pre-Match View From Palace

[I should coco]

The “overlapping centre backs” discussion is really going to get on my tits this year

I’m using ‘false number fives’ and ‘floating winger’.

The PL obsessed pundits who didn't see us last season, have us finishing bottom.

The more aware pundits, who still didn't see much of us, know we are a 'bit different'.

The pundits who like to pigeon hole everything love a term like 'overlapping centre backs' (that they heard from someone else).

Only a few pundits actually saw us last season and have any idea how we play.

We know that it is mainly Bashembauer getting forward, with occasionally JOC powering up front. Our real strength is a dynamic team where the wing backs. centre halves and midfielders all work together. It is fluid and not easily described, so lazy pundits struggle.

We may get 'found out'. Not so much that our system is crap. but more that we are coming up against world class players. We will still catch some teams out, simply because we are playing a version of 'total football', where all the outfield players have freedom to pass and move.

Frankly it is bloody wonderful. As a boring old fart, my inclination is always to hark back to Woody, Currie and John Harris's superb side of the early 70's. When I actually sit and think about it, this current team gives probably the best sustained period of superb footie I have ever seen.

Breathe in, love it and support the lads to the fullest extent of your lungs.

It won't last forever, so enjoy it now with everything you've got.

COYRAWW!

 

[nickwr37]

Homes for Wildlife at Crystal Palace Park - Bromley Parks

Explore the range of habitats and wildlife in the Crystal Palace Park secret garden. Learn about the creatures that live in the ground by going mini beast hunting and building...

www.bromleyparks.co.uk

I'll give them ferrets....We're not 'kin Dingles.
Looks like Palarse are into pond dipping amongst other activities. Disclaimer - This is not intended to offend any S2 4SU readers and apologies in advance.

 

[blad3sman]

Decent, fairly well informed opinions for the most part & some genuinely interesting tactical debate about how to counter our system. Taking us seriously. Good view from.

Not saying they all are. But clear to see the ignorance they have towards us

 

[SUFCinks]

 

[Birdwell Blade]

i tried borrow a pen off roy hodgson once but it was pointless as his pocket was full of pre prepared resignation letters

 

[Trigger Blade]

They really do fancy themselves they? Ugly football? They won't call it ugly when they see it

The way I read the Ugly Football reference, I thought they were talking about the way they play, not the way we play?

 

[Niceguyeddie]

Seen a lot of comments on how cocky we are coming across to other fans
With thegsry lineker embarrassment last week and the abuse the

Millwall fans call this lot "The Nigel's". The tag is well-deserved.

Stripey Nigel's

 

[CarlMcBlade]

“We only go promoted because Leeds fell apart.” Yeh very much like Liverpool bottling the Prem title. But who the fuck would begrudge a team like Man City winning it in their place.

 

[Deleted member 1486]

The worst thing about Palace is how mind numbingly boring and average they are. I actually think they've got a half-decent team, but the club itself... so fucking boring!

If they were a colour they'd be beige
If they were a film they'd be The Quantum of Solace
If they formed a band they'd be Toploader
If they were a food they'd be quiche
If they manufactured cars they'd be Lada
If they were a pub they'd be sold out except for pints of warm Coors
If they ran a holiday company they'd take you to Cleethorpes
If they started a TV channel it would be QVC

They're not even bad enough to be quaint, niche and interesting, they're just a tedious, tiresome, weary, mediocre stain on the fabric of society.

The only thing that was ever possibly interesting about Palace is that they had Millwall as neighbours, so of course, being the middle-of-the-road, boring wankers that they are, they choose to recognise Brighton as their main rivals. Brighton!

Their existence actually makes me feel sorry for Millwall (and nobody ever feels sorry for Millwall), but they have to endure having the most mediocre, banal, ordinary, humdrum local rivals in the entire football league.

If you live in Croydon and support Crystal Palace the only hope you have in life is that Dignitas might move into the neighbourhood sometime soon.

Crystal.... (dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, fucking dull) .... Pal.. <yawnnnn>, sorry what were we discussing again?

 

[jono_t2000]

The worst thing about Palace is how mind numbingly boring and average they are. I actually think they've got a half-decent team, but the club itself... so fucking boring!

If they were a colour they'd be beige
If they were a film they'd be The Quantum of Solace
If they formed a band they'd be Toploader
If they were a food they'd be quiche
If they manufactured cars they'd be Lada
If they were a pub they'd be sold out except for pints of warm Coors
If they ran a holiday company they'd take you to Cleethorpes
If they started a TV channel it would be QVC

They're not even bad enough to be quaint, niche and interesting, they're just a tedious, tiresome, weary, mediocre stain on the fabric of society.

The only thing that was ever possibly interesting about Palace is that they had Millwall as neighbours, so of course, being the middle-of-the-road, boring wankers that they are, they choose to recognise Brighton as their main rivals. Brighton!

Their existence actually makes me feel sorry for Millwall (and nobody ever feels sorry for Millwall), but they have to endure having the most mediocre, banal, ordinary, humdrum local rivals in the entire football league.

If you live in Croydon and support Crystal Palace the only hope you have in life is that Dignitas might move into the neighbourhood sometime soon.

Crystal.... (dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, fucking dull) .... Pal.. <yawnnnn>, sorry what were we discussing again?

I was reading this from previous owner of Palace and was thinking to myself I'm pretty sure you're only talking about Palace atmosphere not football in general

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/foot...rystal-palace-sunsport-column-football-myths/

 

[BornOnShorehamStreet]

The way I read the Ugly Football reference, I thought they were talking about the way they play, not the way we play?

Oh yeah, maybe

 

[nezimão]

haha, saved the best until last there andrew!

 

[Cerberus Blade]

The worst thing about Palace is how mind numbingly boring and average they are. I actually think they've got a half-decent team, but the club itself... so fucking boring!

If they were a colour they'd be beige
If they were a film they'd be The Quantum of Solace
If they formed a band they'd be Toploader
If they were a food they'd be quiche
If they manufactured cars they'd be Lada
If they were a pub they'd be sold out except for pints of warm Coors
If they ran a holiday company they'd take you to Cleethorpes
If they started a TV channel it would be QVC

They're not even bad enough to be quaint, niche and interesting, they're just a tedious, tiresome, weary, mediocre stain on the fabric of society.

The only thing that was ever possibly interesting about Palace is that they had Millwall as neighbours, so of course, being the middle-of-the-road, boring wankers that they are, they choose to recognise Brighton as their main rivals. Brighton!

Their existence actually makes me feel sorry for Millwall (and nobody ever feels sorry for Millwall), but they have to endure having the most mediocre, banal, ordinary, humdrum local rivals in the entire football league.

If you live in Croydon and support Crystal Palace the only hope you have in life is that Dignitas might move into the neighbourhood sometime soon.

Crystal.... (dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, fucking dull) .... Pal.. <yawnnnn>, sorry what were we discussing again?

I used to like them when I was a kid. I think I liked the name, because it was different. I liked the kit, because it was different. And I liked Don Rogers as well.

 

[Blade56]

Wasn’t their promotion more about Leeds implosion?

Oh dear

 

[Woodwardfan]

Often when I read Roy's 'Pre-match View from.....' I get a greater appreciation of the opposition from their fans, their confidence, their tactics, their current form and their attitude to us.

They are going to ' PARK THE BUS' and hope to catch us after an hour or so!

Always hard to play against, whoever does it and Palace are strong behind the ball.

What I would say about the Palace Home crowd is that they give their team solid backing at games regardless of the score. Be patient tomorrow Blades and back the team all the way.

 

[Yellarbellyblade]

The worst thing about Palace is how mind numbingly boring and average they are. I actually think they've got a half-decent team, but the club itself... so fucking boring!

If they were a colour they'd be beige
If they were a film they'd be The Quantum of Solace
If they formed a band they'd be Toploader
If they were a food they'd be quiche
If they manufactured cars they'd be Lada
If they were a pub they'd be sold out except for pints of warm Coors
If they ran a holiday company they'd take you to Cleethorpes
If they started a TV channel it would be QVC

They're not even bad enough to be quaint, niche and interesting, they're just a tedious, tiresome, weary, mediocre stain on the fabric of society.

The only thing that was ever possibly interesting about Palace is that they had Millwall as neighbours, so of course, being the middle-of-the-road, boring wankers that they are, they choose to recognise Brighton as their main rivals. Brighton!

Their existence actually makes me feel sorry for Millwall (and nobody ever feels sorry for Millwall), but they have to endure having the most mediocre, banal, ordinary, humdrum local rivals in the entire football league.

If you live in Croydon and support Crystal Palace the only hope you have in life is that Dignitas might move into the neighbourhood sometime soon.

Crystal.... (dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, fucking dull) .... Pal.. <yawnnnn>, sorry what were we discussing again?

Mate you really need to learn to get off the fence and say what you mean!!!

 

[MalvernBlade]

sixty ten

Twelveteen

 

[Stanthemanfan]

Is this the same crystal palace that got promoted after sneaking into 6th place on the last day under dowie then winning the playoffs?
Nah can't be them can it?

 

[Plymouthblade]

That David Hopkin goal still haunts me

 

[ThatJa]

The guy who wouldn't swap Roy for CW

 

[Bobby b]

Although we're little sheffield United who managed to get promoted from an easy league our overlapping centre halfs certainly have got the rest of the league talking, usually saying they have the qualities to make hay on counter attacks, by completely ignoring the fact that championship teams said exactly the same 2 years ago, but I'm sure woy will find a way to stop us

 

[Bobby b]

I do think that for 1 week only this should be renamed Woys view fwom

 

[Greenwich Blade]

The worst thing about Palace is how mind numbingly boring and average they are. I actually think they've got a half-decent team, but the club itself... so fucking boring!

If they were a colour they'd be beige
If they were a film they'd be The Quantum of Solace
If they formed a band they'd be Toploader
If they were a food they'd be quiche
If they manufactured cars they'd be Lada
If they were a pub they'd be sold out except for pints of warm Coors
If they ran a holiday company they'd take you to Cleethorpes
If they started a TV channel it would be QVC

They're not even bad enough to be quaint, niche and interesting, they're just a tedious, tiresome, weary, mediocre stain on the fabric of society.

The only thing that was ever possibly interesting about Palace is that they had Millwall as neighbours, so of course, being the middle-of-the-road, boring wankers that they are, they choose to recognise Brighton as their main rivals. Brighton!

Their existence actually makes me feel sorry for Millwall (and nobody ever feels sorry for Millwall), but they have to endure having the most mediocre, banal, ordinary, humdrum local rivals in the entire football league.

If you live in Croydon and support Crystal Palace the only hope you have in life is that Dignitas might move into the neighbourhood sometime soon.

Crystal.... (dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, fucking dull) .... Pal.. <yawnnnn>, sorry what were we discussing again?

And if they were a poster on S24SU?

 

[John Street West Terrace]

Pre-Match View From Crystal Palace — The View From

“Perfect first home game for SU, unless Wilf plays and is focussed, and Townsend gets his act together.” “Wilder is a very strong tactician - and they play with ‘over lapping centre backs’ which overloads the defence, and overcomes traditional organised two banks of four. May create space for us...

roysviewfrom.com

Welcome back to the Premier League ... as we’ve gone up the leagues the level of bell end comments increases proportionately.. this is only level 3 can’t wait for the of the others

 

[BladeInIreland]

The worst thing about Palace is how mind numbingly boring and average they are. I actually think they've got a half-decent team, but the club itself... so fucking boring!

If they were a colour they'd be beige
If they were a film they'd be The Quantum of Solace
If they formed a band they'd be Toploader
If they were a food they'd be quiche
If they manufactured cars they'd be Lada
If they were a pub they'd be sold out except for pints of warm Coors
If they ran a holiday company they'd take you to Cleethorpes
If they started a TV channel it would be QVC

They're not even bad enough to be quaint, niche and interesting, they're just a tedious, tiresome, weary, mediocre stain on the fabric of society.

The only thing that was ever possibly interesting about Palace is that they had Millwall as neighbours, so of course, being the middle-of-the-road, boring wankers that they are, they choose to recognise Brighton as their main rivals. Brighton!

Their existence actually makes me feel sorry for Millwall (and nobody ever feels sorry for Millwall), but they have to endure having the most mediocre, banal, ordinary, humdrum local rivals in the entire football league.

If you live in Croydon and support Crystal Palace the only hope you have in life is that Dignitas might move into the neighbourhood sometime soon.

Crystal.... (dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, dull, fucking dull) .... Pal.. <yawnnnn>, sorry what were we discussing again?

Your not making your quiche right.

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

Wow, the majority really don't get it, do they?

All this talk of tactical naivety and being caught out of position.
All this talk of the Championship sides being a poor quality.
All this talk of us being a cocky bunch.

I think they may be the ones in for a surprise today, and the best bit being, this squad and this fan base do it all with humility. We know how hard we've had to work to get here and we know how realistic we have to be. Wilder's best attribute is that he keeps this club focused, grounded and hard working.

Bring it on. UTB!

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

“Wilder is a very strong tactician – and they play with ‘over lapping centre backs’ which overloads the defence, and overcomes traditional organised two banks of four."

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

I think my favourite part of these views is the general "look at how much they think of themselves" feel in their comments about us mixed in with their "look how amazing we are" comments, do they really not see it?

Spot on. Nailed it in one quote, for me.

 

[Deleted member 1486]

And if they were a poster on S24SU?

Thelodger

 

[zablade]

Our system is just a ‘Gimmick’

Roy Hodgson will put a stop to this bollocks.

That’s Roy Hodgson...

Roy Hodgson who was in charge of England vs Iceland..

That Roy Hodgson......

Aye alright.

Yep Roy certainly sorted that bollocks out