02 Feb 2026 06:24:23
A second goal would have put that game to bed yesterday and for me we didn't show enough intent to get it in the first half.
Having taken an early lead we let Palace get on the front foot even though they rarely looked like scoring.
Whilst I can see the logic of starting Dominguez away to add some defensive solidity I cannot understand him starting over Hutchinson yesterday.


What dangerous Palace winger was Dominguez there to help Williams out with?
It also means Hudson Odoi starting on the right and even though he is right footed he seems to become anonymous when playing down that flank. Barely noticed him in the first half!
The gap may well be down to 3 points next weekend with the Hammers playing Burnley and us playing improving Leeds. Let's hope not.

1.) 02 Feb 2026
02 Feb 2026 08:53:14
Well said Fred. HDO is useless down the right and Domingues has no pace at all. And that's the reason Jayzoos struggles to score prem goals his lack of pace stops him getting that extra yard to get on the end of things or get clear of his man. Probably the reason why we didn't get a 2nd goal in the first half.

Williams stupidity cost Dyche the luxury of being able to utilise players like Lucca. Players wearing gloves is so efimnate, and it's not natural to stick your hand up even on the goal line. Ban gloves and man up.

2.) 02 Feb 2026
02 Feb 2026 11:24:03
Watched MOTD for their take on the game. I know pundits have inflated egos, but Troy Deeney seems to have a well, you know. wouldn't like to say.

3.) 02 Feb 2026
02 Feb 2026 11:55:57
Clough, Sheringham, Wood had no pace.
Just say'n.

4.) 02 Feb 2026
02 Feb 2026 13:17:37
Not a comparison I'm afraid Rogie.

5.) 02 Feb 2026
02 Feb 2026 16:06:29
I think your falling back into your old argumentative self there rutters bud. What the diamond is only saying is you don't need great pace to be decent. Look at huddle, Platini, fabregas etc.

As long as they tie into dyches chess game (ok ok one at a time) it's what ya do. Now remember we don't get reports on training schedules, are they lazy etc. So good point rogie. ?.

6.) 02 Feb 2026
02 Feb 2026 16:38:59
Hoddle damned pred text. ? threw a hooked worm in there for bites.

7.) 02 Feb 2026
02 Feb 2026 17:43:14
Ah Bowie my point is those 3 were and are class acts, jayzoos works hard but with his Ltd ability needs a bit of pace to be threatening. Sheringham was superb even in tge air. I'm not just being argumentative I'm stating a valid point. Its tge same with Dan andoy. No pace leaves him wanting.

8.) 02 Feb 2026
02 Feb 2026 20:01:33
Good honest debate lads. cheers Bowie.
Saw brilliant clip on U Tube.
Martin O'Neil said Cloughie said to him at half time one day.
"You were terrible!. the linesman is having a better game than you! "
?????.

9.) 02 Feb 2026
02 Feb 2026 20:33:39
lol, that’s well funny put down - I’d not heard that one before ……he liked to give MON a bit didn’t he!