Crystal Palace vs Kups match thread

samprior said:
From the BBC:

Finishing in 10th place means Crystal Palace will now go into the play-off draw on Friday 16 January, 2026.

Because the draw is seeded, the Eagles will be drawn against one of the sides who finished 23rd or 24th.

That means they will face Bosnia and Herzegovina's HSK Zrinjski Mostar or Czech side SK Sigma Olomouc.

Palace will be playing the second leg of their play-off at home.
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Just had a quick look and both play in grounds with a 13,000 ish capacity . Very few tickets again . For most of us that looked forward to a European adventure this has all been a bit of a flop .

Oh well, COYP !
 
To play an hour and rest the first team was the bonus. I was hoping to win this game without bringing on anyone, but that would be disrespectful to the Finnish champions who took their chances when they got them.
Negatives- I thought Sosa, Esse and Devenny were very poor. The kids outshone them. Drakes-Thomas and Benemar I tell you what we need to keep them and involve them because they are the future. JDT in particular, can't believe he's only 16. I read before the game we've pulled out all the stops for this kid and we could see why.
So that's 2 more games and it means forget the Carabao Cup. Doesn't matter I only want a top 10 finish and to win in Europe. Those are still achievable. However Oli needs to be backed in January and it's going to be critical how well he is backed (or not).
Up the Palace!
 
All that tonight confirmed, is that we are desperately short of squad quality players. But we already knew that !
I won’t pick out any specific players based on performance (good or bad) but what was worrying is how most of the “kids” got cramp and some quite early into the second half. This shows what a step up it is from playing u21 to first team football. Then if you consider the premier league it is another level of intensity again.
In all I thought first half we were in control but as soon as KUPS upped their work rate and attack we were like boys against men, and only once we made the subs did we wrestle back control.
It would have been a great experience for the kids and hopefully will help them kick on in their careers.
Today was somewhat of a free hit for me, we were guaranteed a playoff place so no real risk in playing a changed team. Yes we have an extra 2 games to play but we may have some new faces in by then and a couple of the injured/Afcon players back.
I don’t see that Glasner had much choice really!
Let’s just make sure that we get something out of the Leeds game now!
 
Hannes said:
I hoped I was wrong, but fielding so many young players in a decisive match in a competition where experience is most important was reckless. The Finns weren't better, not even on the same level, but they knew how to handle the game. Just cause a bit of trouble for a few minutes, score two goals and then defend without panicking, even when you're down to ten men – that's experience. I don't know what Ollie was thinking when he picked that starting 11, it's not the first time he's competed in Europe. OK, a great chance to easily qualify for the round of 16 is gone, painful but not the end of the world.
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At the end of the day it’s the finishing that’s hurt us .
Two open goals v Strasbourg.
Untold chances v Larnaka
And tonight should have been three nil at half time .
I was fine with team selection and the majority of the kids did well .
I get your point but the first team would have been knackered against Leeds .
I know it’s more games and it’s frustrating .
In a way Glaner has kicked the can down the road and is relying on new faces and players coming back from injury .
 
cardiff eagle said:
Devenny, Esse, Canvot, Sosa, Benitez. None good enough tonight. These are the guys that needed to carry the youngsters but it was sadly the opposite.
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Completely agree about Sosa. Esse has yet to impress me. Devenny had his moments tbf and Canvot's a youngster himself. I'm not sure what Benitez was supposed to do better - particularly with their second where Uche's failed attempt to put it behinf left him without a chance.
 
We’ve had a few games like this- great first half but failing to take our chances then sh*t second half. Either there’s sedatives in the half time team or Ollie is crap at half time talks!
Biggest disappointment for me was Esse. Apart from the clever back heal he never looked in control of the ball and kept getting it lost under his feet. Uche is worth hanging on to possibly but Esse and Sosa aren’t good enough.
 
adelaar said:
To play an hour and rest the first team was the bonus. I was hoping to win this game without bringing on anyone, but that would be disrespectful to the Finnish champions who took their chances when they got them.
Negatives- I thought Sosa, Esse and Devenny were very poor. The kids outshone them. Drakes-Thomas and Benemar I tell you what we need to keep them and involve them because they are the future. JDT in particular, can't believe he's only 16. I read before the game we've pulled out all the stops for this kid and we could see why.
So that's 2 more games and it means forget the Carabao Cup. Doesn't matter I only want a top 10 finish and to win in Europe. Those are still achievable. However Oli needs to be backed in January and it's going to be critical how well he is backed (or not).
Up the Palace!
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You may have missed the fact that Esse is actually younger than some of the Kids that were making their debuts tonight and Devenny (not much older )I thought did OK seeing as he had to move position a couple of times to cover substitutions . Its good that Ollie trusts him to do a job around the pitch . OK he is not going to be a superstar but is proving to be a decent squad player .Don't be to harsh on them .

On Sosa you have a point but he was always going to be a back up player to Mitchell .

In D-Thomas we have star in the making ,now we have seen him we want more of it .
 
To be honest, forget the cups push champions league. Keep Glasner for one more season in champions league then go back to mid table security/relegation scraps after he is sold (lets face it in a season if a manage moves on it is like a transfer now) or leaves. Sorry to sound so doom and gloom but facts are facts, we are a selling club, always have been always will be. The stadium is the focal point and I have seen how both arsenal and spurs have struggled (granted they were new stadium builds) after their stadiums were built, i cannot see it being different for us. The summer transfer window proved where priorities lie. Unless Glasner gets who he wants in January then fair play. However he would need to be backed again in the summer with certain and potential outgoings. Which I cannot see happening, either! What I struggle with is who now takes over, as glasners system is his system.
SORRY FOR THE RANT.

The match today proved in my opinion why esse, uche, and some of the rest havent played more. Yes uche has shown promise and goal today was awesome better than fulhams wilsons against us, but i can note two opportunities where he hesitated after the goal. Devenney I expected way more from as I have liked the look of his play especially through the middle (where wharton would have been playing) yet he didnt take it.

I honestly have no idea what happened that second half but it was awful even with that squad especially after that first half display. Shocking!
 
You can't make 11 changes and expect everyone to gel, we did ok. I'm pleased with King and Drakes-thomas, Sosa and Esse could have done better. We should do the business in the play-offs.

Get a result against Leeds and spurs and I'll be happy, it would be nice to get a result against Arsenal but I can't see that happening.

SP needs to splash the cash in January to get in 3 or 4 reinforcements.
 
DANGERCLOSE said:
You can't make 11 changes and expect everyone to gel, we did ok. I'm pleased with King and Drakes-thomas, Sosa and Esse could have done better. We should do the business in the play-offs.

Get a result against Leeds and spurs and I'll be happy, it would be nice to get a result against Arsenal but I can't see that happening.

SP needs to splash the cash in January to get in 3 or 4 reinforcements.
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Based on the first half performance, I will disagree. I thought they played so well in the first half based on it being a team thrown together. But it was like they left their legs and brain in the changing room after half time!
 
Palace would face Larnaca or Mainz in last-16 if they can get through the playoff against Zrinjski or Sigma Olomouc. Second leg will be at home for that at end of Feb
 
Just back and out of context that was quite an enjoyable game of football. The fact we couldn't expect too much given the line up made it an interesting watch. In context very disappointing we didn't grab 3 points to qualify automatically.

What was interesting when compared to my concerns when reading the team sheet, though not that unexpected, was how well the debutants played and actually the disappointment came from the fringe first team players.

So I'll have a quick moan at Sosa, Esse and Devenny. Until Devenny scored which I swear was only about 2 minutes after I had shouted out to those who would care to listen. which was no one, that he'd begin to annoy me.

Also the unnecessary punch from Benitez before the second goal. Just catch it. Or punch it to the half way line.

While George King was very solid first half, Drakes-Thomas a very exciting prospect - well played - , Rodney very steady in midfield. I never stressed once when he had the ball. And Benemar a tough full back though, not really his fault, the game changed on his decision not to shoot one on one at the beginning of the second half and rather try an unlikely pull back.

A truly fantastic goal from Uche which we were right behind in the Arthur Wait. A great cross from Mitchell for Devenny's goal. And a completely switch off 10-15 minutes at the beginning of the second half that cost us the win that frankly looked in the bag at half time given the resources on the bench.
 
mileend said:
Just back and out of context that was quite an enjoyable game of football. The fact we couldn't expect too much given the line up made it an interesting watch. In context very disappointing we didn't grab 3 points to qualify automatically.

What was interesting when compared to my concerns when reading the team sheet, though not that unexpected, was how well the debutants played and actually the disappointment came from the fringe first team players.

So I'll have a quick moan at Sosa, Esse and Devenny. Until Devenny scored which I swear was only about 2 minutes after I had shouted out to those who would care to listen. which was no one, that he'd begin to annoy me.

Also the unnecessary punch from Benitez before the second goal. Just catch it. Or punch it to the half way line.

While George King was very solid first half, Drakes-Thomas a very exciting prospect - well played - , Rodney very steady in midfield. I never stressed once when he had the ball. And Benemar a tough full back though, not really his fault, the game changed on his decision not to shoot one on one at the beginning of the second half and rather try an unlikely pull back.

A truly fantastic goal from Uche which we were right behind in the Arthur Wait. A great cross from Mitchell for Devenny's goal. And a completely switch off 10-15 minutes at the beginning of the second half that cost us the win that frankly looked in the bag at half time given the resources on the bench.
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Esse needs to be sold. Just not good enough. Sosa i thought werent too bad. I must have missed something with him. Devenny Im fuming about as I really like the look of him, not as good as wharton but feel like he is similar and have hated where glasner has played him in games. He did not seize his opportunity today. I wanted him subbed long before his goal so glad i am not the manager lol.

Youngsters did look good especially drake-thomas. However very concerned on how easily cramp set in on them all.

Other than his goal, very disappointed in Uche, again can see why he has been bit part.
 
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