Freddie Piquionne on loan or with the stiffs? Does it matter either way?
We're still probably paying his wages, and its not the same as him having left! A Grant desperation buy!
As for Frank Nouble, he's still a young player and developing and its a shame he is put in the same cart as Piq', because there is a Vast difference between "indifference" and lack of experience!

Well said and observed Tom :)
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There is never going to be the performance of perfection week in week out but to win Away from home against Cardiff is very good indeed. I believe structure and resilience wise we have a better foundation for the premiership than any other side currently seeking promotion from the championship.

Leading up to this game much talk was centred on Nolan and whether he should play or resume his captaincy..... I hope this talk has been exposed as premature and foolish and people can appreciate why a player of his experience and ability is Crucial during the most important part of the season.

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Although our good spell has coincided with Nolan being out of the team, he is the managers choice as captain and I would naturally expect him to be reinstated as captain. A captain isn't chosen on form alone he also serves a purpose on and off the field as Big Sam has previously stated. Players like honesty and respect loyalty and he has always been clear about his captain.

This is the business end of the season and despite what many may think, it's strength of character and personality which is most needed and there is no question that Nolan has that by the sack load. He has had to sit out the last three matches and he must be aware of the criticism about his form and the recklessness of that tackle which was responsible for his absence. His professional pride must've been dented by this and I predict that he will come back keener for his experience on the side lines. He also come's back to a team with new additions which will create more chances for him than the side he left.

There has also been much talk of Sam Baldock being unlucky and how much of a shame it is that he has had to miss out. I'm NOT sorry for him, it's called competition and it is good for strikers, because when they get their chance they are usually keener..... as was the case. The player in form keeps the shirt when he gets his chance and Big Sam has also stated this, although the possible exception should have been the palace game where fatigue (in hindsight) was always going to be a problem.

Agreed!

I totally agree with you Osvaldo, I think society has changed so much that the grace and understanding has been replaced with ugency and a lack of understanding ( we have the football Billionaire's to thank for this).
Unconditional support to our mutual obsession is what can make the difference between a win lose or draw. Managers often talk about the twelth man, and supporters need to understand the Phychology of unconditional support. The Intimidation factor to the opposition and the boost given to the home side should never be undrestimated.

Hi Iain, I agree with most of the posters on here that if it isn't broken DON'T try to fix it!
A few minor tweaks are probably needed though. I think most people find it refreshing to follow the posted subject matters so that one more or less ends when another thread is started. I would like there to be a small announcing post to signal the start of a new thread so that we can move onto a new subject matter that sometimes get's discussed on the wrong thread. Apart from that, yourself and SJ supplemented by the occasional guest is great (inc' Braderz).

Also I agree with you regarding KUMB (a site I respect and also visit).

DEFINITION of SUPPORTERS

1. A person who approves of and ENCOURAGES someone or something

2. A person who is actively interested in and wishes success for a particular sports team

Some like to say that they pay their money and can do what they like but that statement is at odds with what a SUPPORTER means and DOES! It's frustrating being in the Championship but that's where we are and more importantly we ARE on track for AUTOMATIC promotion and WIN the title! I hope we as supporters can have a little more faith!

Good point andrewcheshire, and one that is constantly made because it is a REAL issue!

Major points Well made Osvaldo. Supporters need to put the Palace performance into perspective and suck it up. No One is happy but, we will pick ourselves up and go again..... we need to remember, we DIDN'T lose. Fatigue was always going to come into play and right now we have an experienced manager who WILL put things right.
PS Good point about those spuds supporters!