Players not linked to transfer speculation...

[Cartman]

Hughes was linked with Fulham, West Ham and one other team a few weeks ago. He has since been quoted as saying he loves it at Palace and would be open to signing a new contract.

I hope he does. When on his game, he has shown he can play very well in OG's system.

 

[Eagleman13]

I hope he does. When on his game, he has shown he can play very well in OG's system.

Only downside(to some) is his card count. He is on 8 already, 2 more & that's a 2 match ban.

 

[doombear]

Only downside(to some) is his card count. He is on 8 already, 2 more & that's a 2 match ban.

Yep but most teams have a card accumulator and Will wouldn't be the player he is otherwise.

 

[Palace Old Geezer]

Only downside(to some) is his card count. He is on 8 already, 2 more & that's a 2 match ban.

I used to think he was reckless in his tackles, gaining too many yellow cards, but I reckon his overall performances this season have been well worth the risk of him being banned for a couple of matches. One of our star turns.

 

[Cartman]

I used to think he was reckless in his tackles, gaining too many yellow cards, but I reckon his overall performances this season have been well worth the risk of him being banned for a couple of matches. One of our star turns.

I agree. He is tougher than he looks haha.

 

[Dubai Eagle]

I agree. He is tougher than he looks haha.

I also think his card count is directly related to us not having been able to field the same midfield combination from one game to the next, constant disruption means the lads dont get used to each others positioning & duties, leaving Hughes to mop up breakaway attempts from the opposition, not so much a last ditch tackle, more of a "nip it in the bud" type duty.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

I also think his card count is directly related to us not having been able to field the same midfield combination from one game to the next, constant disruption means the lads dont get used to each others positioning & duties, leaving Hughes to mop up breakaway attempts from the opposition, not so much a last ditch tackle, more of a "nip it in the bud" type duty.

That's a good point about him and with my Palace blinkers on there's something less cynical about his game than the way the likes of Man City routinely foul anyone who looks like breaking away. Although they don't get booked as often because they're superstar geniuses and he's a journeyman at a cannon fodder club who dares to stop them from thrilling the world.

 

[Willo]

That's a good point about him and with my Palace blinkers on there's something less cynical about his game than the way the likes of Man City routinely foul anyone who looks like breaking away. Although they don't get booked as often because they're superstar geniuses and he's a journeyman at a cannon fodder club who dares to stop them from thrilling the world.

We have collected 48 Yellows this season, Man C have collected 44 Yellows.

 

[cryrst]

That's me out of the bidding.

If you’ve got a fiver I will bung in the seven quid 😀

 

[beak]

We have collected 48 Yellows this season, Man C have collected 44 Yellows.

City will have those yellows spaced out and not concentrated on a player or two.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

If you’ve got a fiver I will bung in the seven quid 😀

You're obviously a man of not inconsiderable means but you'll get your £2 back when he gets booked to order and you can clean up on a spread bet.

 

[pssguy]

I also think his card count is directly related to us not having been able to field the same midfield combination from one game to the next, constant disruption means the lads dont get used to each others positioning & duties, leaving Hughes to mop up breakaway attempts from the opposition, not so much a last ditch tackle, more of a "nip it in the bud" type duty.

Sorry mate, he's just a dirty b******. Even when he he was playing alongside Wharton consistently at the end of last season he was picking up cards