Chris Richards, wow!!

[eritheagle]

I read earlier that he set a new World Cup record in yesterday’s game.

83 passes attempted and 83 passes completed!! Highest 100% pass completion in a World Cup game since 1966 (when presumably they started counting things like this).

 

[Living In Hope]

I read earlier that he set a new World Cup record in yesterday’s game.

83 passes attempted and 83 passes completed!! Highest 100% pass completion in a World Cup game since 1966 (when presumably they started counting things like this).

Probably 82 of them sideways to the other centre back 🤣

 

[eritheagle]

Probably 82 of them sideways to the other centre back 🤣

No other player has made 82 or 83 successful sideways passes for an overall 100% completion rate so well done him!!

 

[Runningman]

Probably 82 of them sideways to the other centre back 🤣

Arsenal will be looking to sign him, based on that ! 🤣

 

[Badger11]

I wish he did that for us. Love the guy but passing is not his strong suit.

 

[syd snot]

Doesn't really mean much in the grand scheme of sideways and backward passing does it?

 

[Lanzo-Ad]

I have always said, IMO, Chris is the best defender at Palace, even when Guehi was here, Defender, not player.

 

[BromleyMonkey]

Probably 82 of them sideways to the other centre back 🤣

The modern game I’m afraid, pass pass pass across the back, tippy tappy I think it’s called 🤣we love Chris but we know from experience the odd one goes astray in dangerous positions

While we’re on the subject of pointless stats, check out the stats for the Australia v Turkey game, I didn’t watch it, but it looks like Turkey battered them, but will the Aussies care? There’s only one stat that matters in football

 

[doombear]

The modern game I’m afraid, pass pass pass across the back, tippy tappy I think it’s called 🤣we love Chris but we know from experience the odd one goes astray in dangerous positions

While we’re on the subject of pointless stats, check out the stats for the Australia v Turkey game, I didn’t watch it, but it looks like Turkey battered them, but will the Aussies care? There’s only one stat that matters in football

Yep and especially for that forward 'pass' to Mateta in the Cup final.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

I have always said, IMO, Chris is the best defender at Palace, even when Guehi was here, Defender, not player.

He's a good defender but Tyrick Mitchell wins the award for me.

 

[BromleyMonkey]

Yep and especially for that forward 'pass' to Mateta in the Cup final.

It does happen now and then 🤣

 

[cryrst]

The modern game I’m afraid, pass pass pass across the back, tippy tappy I think it’s called 🤣we love Chris but we know from experience the odd one goes astray in dangerous positions

While we’re on the subject of pointless stats, check out the stats for the Australia v Turkey game, I didn’t watch it, but it looks like Turkey battered them, but will the Aussies care? There’s only one stat that matters in football

I watched most of it and the Aussie keeper was outstanding. Popovic gave him his first game ever. Now that is brave.

 

[BromleyMonkey]

I watched most of it and the Aussie keeper was outstanding. Popovic gave him his first game ever. Now that is brave.

With Popovic and the Jedi I’m rooting for the Aussies. Which during the ashes is not something I find myself saying 🤣

 

[Teddy Eagle]

With Popovic and the Jedi I’m rooting for the Aussies. Which during the ashes is not something I find myself saying 🤣

Sure they'd appreciate it especially as Rooting means something else to them.

 

[BromleyMonkey]

Sure they'd appreciate it especially as Rooting means something else to them.

You always have to lower the tone……..thankfully 🤣

 

[Teddy Eagle]

You always have to lower the tone……..thankfully 🤣

So low I could parachute out of a snakes ar*ehole and still free fall.

 

[Lanzo-Ad]

He's a good defender but Tyrick Mitchell wins the award for me.

I would agree with you about Mitchell is the best defender, but CBs i go for Richards

 

[Casual]

I like Richards. But miles behind Guehi and Lacroix for me.
Think there’s loads of big lumps playing Sunday football that can tackle and decent in the air.

I have always said, IMO, Chris is the best defender at Palace, even when Guehi was here, Defender, not player.

 

[Eagleman13]

I like Richards. But miles behind Guehi and Lacroix for me.
Think there’s loads of big lumps playing Sunday football that can tackle and decent in the air.

Disagree. Guehi has superior positional sense, something our current CB's haven't got. Now Lacroix is superb in spotting trouble & covering the other players in the box, snuffs out attacks if you like.

Richards is the best header of the ball in the entire squad. Long throw is a bonus. He has the added worry that he has to cover Munoz. He also knows, Lacroix is there to cover & vice versa.

Canvot, great prospect, made awful mistakes, but has been covered & encouraged by his fellow defenders & christ he's made leaps & bounds, don't forget, his natural position is on the right.

Riad, coming good was bought to replace Guehi, never been given a chance by most posters because the think he is 'injury prone" one injury, ONE jeez smell the coffee guys(I'm atea drinker). A

 

[Willo]

Disagree. Guehi has superior positional sense, something our current CB's haven't got. Now Lacroix is superb in spotting trouble & covering the other players in the box, snuffs out attacks if you like.

Richards is the best header of the ball in the entire squad. Long throw is a bonus. He has the added worry that he has to cover Munoz. He also knows, Lacroix is there to cover & vice versa.

Canvot, great prospect, made awful mistakes, but has been covered & encouraged by his fellow defenders & christ he's made leaps & bounds, don't forget, his natural position is on the right.

Riad, coming good was bought to replace Guehi, never been given a chance by most posters because the think he is 'injury prone" one injury, ONE jeez smell the coffee guys(I'm atea drinker). A

Not so impressive in respect of offensive headers, attacking the ball in the air in the opponents penalty area !!
Overall he has made a positive contribution in the defence and has proved to be an astute signing, costing £8.5 Mill rising to £11 Mill.