06 Mar 2016 15:30:00
What's the saying, it's better to be lucky than good? Well we definitely rode our luck - a goalkeeping mistake and a contentious penalty. Having said all of that I thought our effort and work rate, despite going down to 10 men, was absolutely top drawer. We maintained both our concentration and work ethic for the entire game and in fact, with 10 men, we looked the more likely to snatch a result. I thought there were a number of good performers - Emre Can seemed to be everywhere, I thought he had an excellent game. Lovren was also faultless at the back. Clearly a far from perfect performance but, as results go, I'd take 2-1 away to Palace any season, especially as they have been a bogey team for us in recent seasons.
06 Mar 2016 16:43:48
We've had enough of our own GK mistakes, about time we benefitted from someone else's ;-)
06 Mar 2016 16:57:56
Fluke win again after a drab performance. Sometimes feel for opposition but I guess these things even out over a season.
Cheers.
06 Mar 2016 18:46:07
@samikewell - I thought we were ok before the red card and excellent after it. On the balance of play following it we were good for the win and I think the effort the players showed was a real positive. On paper it looks like a smash and grab but we had some big moments and the effort, not to mention fitness, of the players was rewarded.
06 Mar 2016 18:44:41
@johnnyr1970 - that's exactly what I said to my mate!