Hughes

[n wales eagles]

Great to see him back give him some plaudits he’s got the real palace fight and great to see .tonight was old school palace

 

[sprites]

Should be playing more than he is. Simple as that. Everything we're missing at the moment, he provides. Hence the clean sheet tonight.

 

[RedandBlueSash]

Should be playing more than he is. Simple as that. Everything we're missing at the moment, he provides. Hence the clean sheet tonight.

We won because the opponents missed, which is the criteria which settles our results at the moment.

Hughes is a good second-string midfielder who will fight his heart out but he is not why we won.

Either our defenders will start getting the basics right or they will destroy any chance of this new system ultimately working and we'll be searching for a new manager.

 

[Willo]

We won because the opponents missed, which is the criteria which settles our results at the moment.

Hughes is a good second-string midfielder who will fight his heart out but he is not why we won.

Either our defenders will start getting the basics right or they will destroy any chance of this new system ultimately working and we'll be searching for a new manager.

Valid "In a nutshell" comment.
We were abject in that first half and Fulham should have been scored 3 goals.

 

[PalazioVecchio]

our former recent absence of Hughes was also our absence of keeping a clean sheet.

 

[MrRobbo]

All opinions are equal and all, but what game were you watching.

Midfield was literally non existent first half. Cant imagine Doucoure or Hughes getting many minutes this season.

 

[MrRobbo]

Should be playing more than he is. Simple as that. Everything we're missing at the moment, he provides. Hence the clean sheet tonight.

Who does he play instead of?

 

[BromleyMonkey]

You can’t dislike Hughsey because of his commitment and I wish some of the others had his grit and determination. But he’s not got that premier league quality, he’ll always be back up.

Anyone who thinks he’s the reason we kept a clean sheet and it wasn’t Fulham’s ineptitude in front of goal and haplessness to punish us with all their possession is off with the fairies 🤣

 

[n wales eagles]

Hughes and Hendo certainly made a difference and Lerma needs to keep his place as well

 

[sprites]

You can’t dislike Hughsey because of his commitment and I wish some of the others had his grit and determination. But he’s not got that premier league quality, he’ll always be back up.

Anyone who thinks he’s the reason we kept a clean sheet and it wasn’t Fulham’s ineptitude in front of goal and haplessness to punish us with all their possession is off with the fairies 🤣

Not off with the fairies at all. Your opinion is valid, but it isn't right by default. Most of the comments I've seen attribute a decent amount of last night's victory to the increases solidity that Hughes (and Doucoure to be fair) gave us from midfield. Enjoy the fairies.

 

[sprites]

Who does he play instead of?

I, like many have suggested, would sacrifice a CB and play Hughes as a 6, with Wharton & Timber / Doucoure ahead of them. Assuming Sage won't do that, I think I'd probably still start Hughes alongside Wharton and give him a strong solid 60 mins, then bring on Timber. I think Hughes gives us leadership and standards and organisation that no one else does on the field. (Henderson can't lead along from GK.)

 

[Paul Salvage]

Hughes and Hendo certainly made a difference and Lerma needs to keep his place as well

If we are to continue with a back 3, I would be happier with a more solid/gritty 3
(Richard’s, Dissasi and Lerma) which for me would be Richard’s on the right and then either Lerma or Dissasi in the middle and or left. I’m just not sure who would be better in the middle and who would be better on the left.
Canvot is for the future, but right now we need a bit more steel in there.

 

[Paul Salvage]

I, like many have suggested, would sacrifice a CB and play Hughes as a 6, with Wharton & Timber / Doucoure ahead of them. Assuming Sage won't do that, I think I'd probably still start Hughes alongside Wharton and give him a strong solid 60 mins, then bring on Timber. I think Hughes gives us leadership and standards and organisation that no one else does on the field. (Henderson can't lead along from GK.)

I like the way you are thinking, however I would have Timber from the start and maybe Hughes as the sub.
I have been quite impressed by Timber. I think he leads by example, and he certainly has more mobility than Hughes.

 

[OneStevePerrin]

My take is that our defence was better last night because our wingbacks didn’t push forward as much, thereby protecting our back middle 3 better. Also our 2 in midfield were also more defensive minded. This meant we weren’t being hit on the break more often than in most matches so far this season. Hughes is a more defensive midfielder which is why we should give him more game time, even if it’s coming off the bench to replace knackered midfielders like Wharton and Kamada who tires after 60/70 minutes. Don’t get me wrong, Fulham still missed easy chances but in my opinion we defended better as a team and got away with it. Hughes was instrumental in last night’s result and needs more game time, probably off the bench?

 

[sprites]

I like the way you are thinking, however I would have Timber from the start and maybe Hughes as the sub.
I have been quite impressed by Timber. I think he leads by example, and he certainly has more mobility than Hughes.

Agree about Timber's superior mobility. I guess my thinking is it's give and take - and I think I'd sacrifice Timber's increased mobility for the enhanced overall organisation and team spirit that Hughes brings. Timber is one heck of a sub to bring on at 65 mins though. And of course, they can switch out depending on the opposition and what each team demands.

 

[Plaistow Eagle]

I’ve said before Hughes has been a great servant and clearly has passion for GB the club.

But h s best days are behind him and he’s certainly not a starter in the Prem.

With the players we have Hughes is now 5th choice behind Wharton, Timber, Kamada and Docoure.

But like Wednesday - there will still be times when he’s the right player for the situation.

COYP

 

[Mr Palaceman]

Love Hughes to bits. I remember him at Derby and hoping he would be a Palace player. A game doesn't feel right unless I see him push someone over...

Glad whenever he can get minutes as we have better options but none the less great squad player and those players are essential to any squad, without being essential, if you know what I mean.

 

[PatrickA]

I'm always content to see the name of Hughes on the teamsheet.
He may not have the individual attributes of other midfield players, but what he does do is bring balance to the team with his experience, organisational ability, reading of the game and simple and effective passing.

 

[Casual]

Like Hughes, always have.
Can’t see him starting many league games , but if/when he does he rarely lets us down.

 

[Willo]

I'm always content to see the name of Hughes on the teamsheet.
He may not have the individual attributes of other midfield players, but what he does do is bring balance to the team with his experience, organisational ability, reading of the game and simple and effective passing.

I wholeheartedly concur with this assessment of Hughes' attributes.
In commentary the other night, the name of Marco Silva was mentioned. Hughes was his first signing at Watford.