Academy

[Sp1Eagle]

Originally Posted by Martin H

Was hoping that O’Brien might start today but it was always unlikely after being on the bench since his injury and their successful run in. He will learn from just being in the dressing room but hope he gets the chance to get on the pitch at some point.

Ironically since Egbo came in, he's hardly played.

[Martin H]

Originally Posted by Sp1Eagle

Ironically since Egbo came in, he's hardly played.

Started before he arrived though as I remember. He went away with Ireland and missed games, came back injured and missed some more and then has been limited to subs bench and maybe 1 start? Tbf they have been on their run in and had been winning.

Egbos first game was as right winger I think (I read, not watched) and today at RB.

[Ticehurst]

See Nia Kirby being linked with watford and Bournemouth today. I don't think he will make it at palace.

[AJ]

Originally Posted by Martin H

Difficult to see because they have pushed us so deep but think we have switched to a 4 now. Fulham have upped their intensity completely and the sloppy link play that we had got away with in the first half is being punished. Been slightly better in the 4 in the little time we have had but tbh if they can’t sort out the passing it won’t matter what shape we are in. Akinwale stands out at this level. Sheridan and the triallist Grehan have done well under pressure.

Was the game played on the pitch next to the usual one at the academy?

[AJ]

Originally Posted by Ticehurst

See Nia Kirby being linked with watford and Bournemouth today. I don't think he will make it at palace.

He hasn't played the last couple of games and I wondered if they were deciding about his future. tbh he has been one of the better players in the u23s this season and will make it somewhere.

[Martin H]

Originally Posted by AJ

Was the game played on the pitch next to the usual one at the academy?

It looked like that yes. I wasn't listening properly at the time but I think Brighty was explaining that the usual pitch had been renovated if that's the right word the day before so that it's ready for next season. It looked like that pitch though. We could also hear Chris G doing the hosting announcements for the training session with the beer festival to follow it.

[Martin H]

Originally Posted by AJ

He hasn't played the last couple of games and I wondered if they were deciding about his future. tbh he has been one of the better players in the u23s this season and will make it somewhere.

He seemed to do well up at Blackpool but didn't look right on his last loan out (was it maybe Tranmere or Preston, somewhere like that?). I would expect he will make it at some level. It's finding that level without dropping so far down the chain that it's a mare to get back up again.

[Ticehurst]

When ever I've seen him and it hasn't been alot he seems a bit one paced.

[BovrilDan]

Originally Posted by AJ

Was the game played on the pitch next to the usual one at the academy?

Yes it was. Its the normal pitch for the u16s.

[Kai]

Originally Posted by Ticehurst

See Nia Kirby being linked with watford and Bournemouth today. I don't think he will make it at palace.

He won't make it at any of those two either. League 2 player. If he wants a career in football he should drop down to that level.

[Wookiee_Time]

Originally Posted by Kai

He won't make it at any of those two either. League 2 player. If he wants a career in football he should drop down to that level.

I'm surprised the scouts haven't consulted with you already so they'd quit wasting their time.

[BillyTKid]

Originally Posted by Kai

He won't make it at any of those two either. League 2 player. If he wants a career in football he should drop down to that level.

He performed well for Blackpool in league 1 a couple of years ago.

[Big Blue Eagle]

Originally Posted by Kai

He won't make it at any of those two either. League 2 player. If he wants a career in football he should drop down to that level.

So you have watched him train and play like our coaching team? And seemingly Bournemouth and Watford have. I’m sure PV, DF, Paddy and the team will be giving you a call for your insights before deciding who to release or retain in future.

[Stinger1]

O'Brien brought on as sub for Swindon, could be in line to take a penalty.

1-1 so far.

[Stinger1]

6 penalties down, Egbo next.

[Palace43]

No penalty for O’Brien. But if I have learned something, it’s that Port Vale nicked Glad All Over too!

[Palace43]

O’Brien also heavily involved in the fracas between Port Vale fans and some Swindon players after the pitch invasion. Not sure what happened though.

[Gazza2]

Originally Posted by Palace43

No penalty for O’Brien. But if I have learned something, it’s that Port Vale nicked Glad All Over too!

They've been using it for years. Not as long as us but for years.

[Ian Hart]

Originally Posted by Gazza2

They've been using it for years. Not as long as us but for years.

Blackpool have also used Glad All Over, played after a home goal is scored, and other English Football League teams including Rotherham United, Port Vale, Swindon Town and Yeovil Town have followed suit. It has also been used by Scottish Football League clubs Partick Thistle and Dunfermline Athletic F.C. when they score a goal. Woking F.C. have also played the song as part of their celebrations on scoring a goal.

It would be easier to list the teams who don't play Glad All Over

[Kai]

Originally Posted by Big Blue Eagle

So you have watched him train and play like our coaching team? And seemingly Bournemouth and Watford have. I’m sure PV, DF, Paddy and the team will be giving you a call for your insights before deciding who to release or retain in future.

He went to Tranmere a year ago and lost his spot in the team playing 6 games in half a season, so I'm sure both Watford and Bournemouth have great plans for him.