why worry, it will be same old same old, players played out of position, concede an early goal and go to lose 3-0 and Roy will still be the manager. On to Sheffield Utd who havent won all season and guess what ? They will win 1-0 v Palace courtesy of a 6th minute goal that we cant come backm from!!

Hopefully Sakho and or Tomkins will replace Dann a great servant but now way past his best Roy’s love child PVA must be replaced by Mitchell who can at least defend -Ideally LM and J Mc should be on the bench but unlikely to happen -If he perseveres with Benteke he must play Townsend for his ability in crossing the ball -Whatever side Hodgson puts out tomorrow will count for nothing if we don’t compete -The inspiration will have to come from a desire from the players as I fear Roy has precious little motivational skills
PS You only have to look at the Liverpool - WBA game to see Sam Allardyce motivational skills

Guaita
Clyne Tomkins Kouyate Mitchell
Schlupp McCarthy Riedewald
Eze Bats Zaha

What I think Roy will play:

What I'd like to see

I have a feeling that we will play a lone striker and that Hodgson might spring a few surprises with his selection.

Eze not starting might come as a surprise to some!
I did feel that Tomkins would play in place of Dann who isn't even on the bench.

Edited by Willo (28 Dec 2020 2.06pm)

A depressing prediction but one that I share with you.

Originally Sherlock, the Holmesdale Online class Of 2001