Almost certain to see our new No.29. Already match fit and primed with the fearlessness of youth. I was hoping he'd have "Oscar" on his shirt, but he's stuck to tradition (who decides these things anyway?)
Oscar's going to get a hat trick and set up two for Ante Srnac ...... and you two are going to be asleep? Pathetic! What sort of support is that?
It would have been a big statement for Hills to start over Hanley, disappointed that he hasn’t though. I’m suprised there’s not a few more youth players in the bench - the likes of Myles, Welch and Aboh maybe
Palace are full strength, basically. So hopefully this isn't too painful. Fisher, Cordoba, Hanley, Gibbs, Forsyth probably with the most to prove tonight? All have a chance to prove they deserve a spot in our regular matchday squad, all could be usurped by other squad members or incomings?
U21s have an away game Friday. I wonder if the turnaround was considered too short for it to be worth including them for the potential of a 5 mins cameo.
The three you mention are almost certainly heading out on loan. They've all had plenty of encouragement in pre-season, and the pathway ahead for them is not in doubt. I would imagine their focus is already on the season ahead with whatever club they are joining.
