gurujuan Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 For me, that’s two high quality performances in a row, following his stint against Sunderland. Jos leaving him out against Brentford was a bit of a mystery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philb125 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, gurujuan said: For me, that’s two high quality performances in a row, following his stint against Sunderland. Jos leaving him out against Brentford was a bit of a mystery It’s a long tough season and at the moment games are coming thick and fast. Shuffling the deck is necessary especially with a squad that loses so many players to injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy87shef Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 10 hours ago, dani_armo said: dont rate palmer one bit but he was good tonight...prob the best iv ever seen him play simply because he looked like he put a shift in and actually sprinted, showed effort, went for 50/50s whether he can do it again saturday we will see but well done tonight This, i criticise him a lot because I feel it’s deserved. Played well last night though so credit where it’s due. Saved us 2 points late on by putting his body on the line. Well done Liam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McShefferty Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Agreed. I've been critical in the past, but he played well yesterday. Well done Palmer :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 2 hours ago, gurujuan said: For me, that’s two high quality performances in a row, following his stint against Sunderland. Jos leaving him out against Brentford was a bit of a mystery No mystery whatsoever. Palmer played poorly against Wigan so was dropped for Baker (for the Hull game) who performed ok, nothing more nothing less. Palmer played ok (nothing more, nothing less) against a lower league side in the cup as Baker was rested. There was no reason to drop Baker for the match against Brentford, none whatsoever. Palmer returned to the side last night and put in a cracking performance, full of energy, commitment, fully switched on as to what’s going off around him and some good quality touches, that’s probably the best I have seen him play. The shirt is now his to lose. Which takes me on to my next waffle. If you take the line up last night on face value, no injuries to FF or Hutch, no interference from above on who Jos us allowed to pick etc. It looks like Jos won’t tolerate half arsed (effort) performances not matter how established the player is and will drop them sharpish. It may prove his undoing with chopping and changing players every game (and upsetting the old guard) but for me that line up last night was either very brave or stupid. I think it sent a very clear message out to what is expected from the players. Owt less than 100% effort and you will be dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damianb1 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) Palmer had a good game last night, certainly looks like he's lost some timber around the middle and bulked up his upper body, some great tackles and good forward play. 1 comment I would make though was twice balls were played towards him and from the kop looked within a few feet of him and he stopped dead and made no effort to reach them. Other than that a very solid performance. Edited August 23, 2018 by damianb1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) Not his biggest fan but there is a player in there. No problem ability wise but doesn't usually seem to want it enough. He did last night, long may it continue. Well played lad. Edited August 23, 2018 by BIG D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 13 minutes ago, damianb1 said: Palmer had a good game last night, certainly looks like he's lost some timber around the middle and bulked up his upper body, some great tackles and good forward play. 1 comment I would make though was twice balls were played towards him and from the kop looked within a few feet of him and he stopped dead and made no effort to reach them. Other than that a very solid performance. Think he was in an offside position when he just made no attempt to get the ball. It certainly looked that way from where I was in the Notth Stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damianb1 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just now, Walt said: Think he was in an offside position when he just made no attempt to get the ball. It certainly looked that way from where I was in the Notth Stand. Ok thanks for that, couldn't see that from kop so that explains that one cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelphi1867 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Always said that Palmer is more defensive minded than attacking, perhaps the Coaches were asking more from him than he was comfortable with, but last night, in that formation, he looked far more comfortable and confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh_weds_we_love_you Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Hope Palmer can keep up that level of performance and if he does there will be no complaints from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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