Well I'm far happier at the end of that than I was expecting about twenty minutes ago.

Take your pick.

Gallagher, really wished he celebrated

Conor

Thiago Silva probably best overall, but I had to give this one to Conor for the quality of that strike to win the game, Him and his family are all Chelsea fans aren't they ? Must all be chuffed to nuts ... 

Would've been Kepa until Conor came on! Just hoping it wasn't just a bit of confidence playing against his club last season and can carry some form on!

We play around with that ball far too much in front of goal, do what Conor did today or at least test the keeper!

Reece.  Absolutely destroyed their best player.

Palace were noticeably a lot more threatening once Zaha gave up and started going at Chilwell in the 2nd half.

Went for Reece.

Props to Conor for having the courage to take that shot.

Also, I thought Forfana was very good today after the Palace goal.

 

Went for Kepa. 

I think it was James. We looked uncomfortable at times with the change in setup, particularly in the first half, and James seemed the most able to adapt. He was probably overall the least sh*t.

Honourable mentions:

Kepa: Didn't commit any obvious f**k-ups
Fofana: Did commit an obvious f**k-up but was really good after that
Silva: Did commit an obvious f**k-up but was otherwise decent (although at times didn't seem to know what to do in possession). Also got an assist.
Aubameyang: Scored a goal
Gallagher: Scored an even better goal
Loftus-Cheek: Was more positive in possession than Jorginho (I'm not sure this is that big a compliment)
Pulisic: Completed a single dribble before passing the ball behind Gallagher who, despite the quality of the pass, managed to nutmeg someone and score a worldie. Actually I've changed my mind, he's the obvious MOTM.

I was very close to voting for T.Silva but decided it's all about the winning goal, C.G.

Kepa because Conor’s goal wouldn’t have mattered if it wasn’t for him. 

Kepa

I'd like to have voted for the knee-jerky members of our little community who have already decided that Potter and all our new signings were sh*te after one game and 30 minutes of the second one. They're right. We really should be seeing a huge improvement by now.

Special marks goes to a knee-jerky who has chosen a comedy, (ahem), representation avatar of our new manager whilst saying they are 100% behind him. 

Edited October 1, 20223 yr by just

Someone has a Potter avatar?

1 minute ago, Mod said:

Someone has a Potter avatar?

@coco will explain it.

I was going to say, to do that would be some real dedication! Like putting up Christmas decorations in August!

You know what was big today - coming from behind to win.  I think we did that against West Ham also, but its good to see it repeat (would rather not go behind, but credit where its due).

Went with Gallagher due to the wonder goal, but Kepa a close second.  Anyone see two of his sweeper keeper clearances that became thru balls?

Edited October 1, 20223 yr by PhilH930

9 minutes ago, just said:

I'd like to have voted for the knee-jerky members of our little community who have already decided that Potter and all our new signings were sh*te after one game and 30 minutes of the second one. They're right. We really should be seeing a huge improvement by now.

Special marks goes to a knee-jerky who has chosen a comedy, (ahem), representation avatar of our new manager whilst saying they are 100% behind him. 

You actually call me knee jerk , comedy gold.

Reece James for me. Outstanding ball retention, tackling, ball winning etc

On 01/10/2022 at 17:41, HazardousChoice said:

Reece.  Absolutely destroyed their best player.

Palace were noticeably a lot more threatening once Zaha gave up and started going at Chilwell in the 2nd half.

YES THIS ⬆️