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Scoreline definitely flattered Palac, as Saints dominated possession for a lot of the match. De Ridder was awesome in the first half, looked pretty tired and not up for it second half (saving himself?). Seemed Saints were scared to shoot - why do we need to pass at least 4 times in and around the box instead of someone just trying one? We got in plenty of good positions and just laid it off to the next player - reminded me of our style when we got relegated from the Championship a few years back. Best players tonight were De Ridder (first half), Martin (very solid), Morgan (very cool and great passing), and Ward Prowse played well too. Holmes was also good first half but faded a bit. Both full backs did ok, Butterfield whipped in a few dangerous balls and Harding had some good link up play on the left but gave away a soft penalty (from what I could see). Reeves was ok - didnt want to shoot (which probably isnt great for someone up front). Forte was pretty poor - but I dont think he got any decisions from the ref which didnt help. Bart didnt have much to do, but couldnt stop the penalty and their other goal was quite soft. Palace were about 4 changes away from their usual Championship team. Only Clyne looked any better than our team and although he scored, we continually took the **** out of Ambrose, supposedly one of the better players in the division. Overall, i'd say we were definitely worth something from the game, just need someone willing to have a shot...!

Yep, a Palace supporting mate told me their not expecting many changes tonight, but might give 2 or 3 of Murray / Scannell / Ambrose / Zaha a rest. A few of their younger players (Williams, O Keefe) are actually better than a few of their more experienced players anyway, so could be a tough one. Hoping that Reeves and Ward-Prowse impress and looking forward to my first away match in a few years.

I bought my tickets today on general sale. Should be a good one! Palace have got a decent young team - some good players like Zaha, Clyne, Williams. Will be interesting to see what team we put out and how we perform against a team with quite a lot of pace in midfield / attack.

Nathaniel Clyne. He's injured too at the moment.

First time in ages we havent had someone smashing in goals from all over in these reserve / under 21 matches. Where's McGoaldrought when you need him?

Palace supporting mate said both Davies and the other trialist who replaced him both looked really good. I told him he'd likely be great for a few games but not to rely on him to stay fit...

That Norwegian guy recommended by Claus? Or did that rumour die?

Great stuff, great player - looking forward to watching him easily coast past players as he was doing for Burnley!

True legend. Hopefully we'll announce the other opposition for the memorial cup tomorrow then!

Good times. Now lets announce his new speedy strike partner, and we'll have no problems for goals next year.

What was the full squad?

Why on earth would we want Butterfield in centre midfield?! Very average player - not bad right back, but I wouldnt want him playing elsewhere.

Worth a go versus Yeovil surely.

We've probably got a rumours site as everyone outside of the immediate SFC circles can see we've got a desperately thin squad, and so we all think we've got to be signing 3/4 players otherwise any injuries (as being proved) will hit the squad hard! Any of those last 3 / 4 mentioned would come in and do a good job.

Aliadiare? We need goals, he'd be great in this league, was pretty good in Championship and ok in Prem even.

If i'm thinking of the right one, that was a truly disgraceful challenge at QPR, how that guy didnt get sent off is beyond me! And yes, he was looking good and one of our better players until that destroyed his season.

Before someone else *Seaborne!

Drop Hammond - very average player. Might as well try Guly, cant get any worse. Barnard will start, probably in place of Connolly. I reckon we'll score tomorrow, dont know if we'll win though. Seabourne out for the beast or Martin.

Never heard of him. Not really going to happen is it?!

Was Hammond awful again? Probably the first who needs to be replaced IMO.

Yes! Hope he's actually good!!

no way we're going to sign 7 players! Might get 2 in, not Frimpong though, looks like he might play on Sat v Liverpool!

Would be the best signing of the summer, I highly doubt it but would be great.

Damn, was hoping he'd keep Wotton from every making a first team appearance again! Now Wotton might even start the Plymouth game! We're doomed!!

Looked pretty good a year or so ago.