Albion vs Palace

Their last 9 away games. Apparently no side has gone 10 Premier League away matches without a goal.

Think I'd take a 0-0 now

Can't afford a draw we need to start winning and, preferably, with a clean sheet, just to remind us what it feels like. 1-0.

3 games. 3 points.

Very close to relegation form.

Should be beating either Newcastle or Palace. Ideally both.

But... fair enough... there was more intent today. With a bit of luck (which all clubs need) there could be better results to come.

Soooooooooo much better today.

I’m encouraged we played like that and AP has only had 2 training sessions with them. Deserved the 3 points today but very positive signs for me. Especially considering we had 5/6 first teamers out!

However much improved we were, we still surrendered 2 points at home to the bottom club who can't buy a goal away from home. I wish I had your optimism, JH.

Phillips/Chadli/Morrison/Brunt out. That's a lot of creativity missing. Thought we did well all things considered barring 15mins at the end of the first half.

I agree the points we are missing out on in winnable games is becoming a serious issue. But we have an injury ravaged squad, low on confidence that hasn't won in 11 or whatever and we know who is responsible for that.

Hegazi/Gibbs/Field all quality today.

However much improved we were, we still surrendered 2 points at home to the bottom club who can't buy a goal away from home. I wish I had your optimism, JH.

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They couldn't buy a goal yesterday either. It was attack Vs defence for 75 minutes of the match.

You're right, it's points dropped and another game we should have looked to take 3 points from gone.

My take is just it was so much better watch. It's the first time I've come away from the game feeling positive and actually enjoying what I've seen. We need points for sure, but i'll take that.

JH - the better football and more enjoyable atmosphere will be scant consolation if we get relegated and are unable to lock horns next season with our nearest (well 4th nearest, actually) and dearest.
Pardew has to instil some confidence into this lot. The ability is there.

0-0

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