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Guly was our most creative player today and gets my nod in front of Ricky and Jos.

Judged on tonight Palace are a threat in the Championship. Very impressed by Clyne at right back (hasn't he been mentioned as a possible signing?) and also Zaha on the left.

Good article. He's a gem - whoever recruited him deserves a pat on the back and a pay bonus.

For many years there has been a debate as to whether "nature" (genetics) or "nurture" (parenting etc) shapes personality. In Ferguson's case it's both.

Having just watched the highlights I didn't realize Guly's first goal was so well taken. Cracking headed goal. He is a class player on his day.

I think three out of our last four managers have been outstanding in their own way - Nigel Pearson, Alan Pardew and Nigel Adkins.

Judged on his performance tonight, he won't be missed that much!! At present, Chaplow and MS are our form midfielders, although Cork got going following the send off. Chaplow the man-of-the-match; Fox very good again and Davis top class in goal.

Try Bet 365 for a good quality stream from Sky TV.

Sums it up perfectly for me. Both are good Managers; Pardew turned the club around and built the foundations and Nigel has progressed the job.

Just listened to Nigel's post-game interview and it underlines what a good Manager he is. No sulking or defensiveness towards the interviewer - no endless excuses and blame - just a fair assessment of missed chances and the concession of two soft goals. Being able to respond like that so soon after the disappointment of a loss says a lot about the man. Just one thing though, does anyone believe him when he says he doesn't look at the league table?

Sorry to read this. I've got a lot of time for Dickson. I am sure he is both game rusty and a little deflated at being down the pecking order. Of all Nigel's assessment of our squad and their place in the bus, I reckon this is his only error.

Can someone who saw the game tell me how Ryan Dickson played tonight?

Shocking news.

Three coins too many in the Fontaine (maybe).

Not really Benji ; the quota of "dic#heads" is roughly the same spanning all nations.

Indeed. In Australia several Football Clubs have an official "no dickheads policy" - irrespective of talent.

No argument from me. A little underwhelmed by Harding's extension but this is cracking news. Class player.

Good report Shurlock - on what I've seen last season and in the Leeds and Barnsley games this year, our two weaknesses are LB (Harding) and CB (Martin, Seabourne) - while understanding the argument for keeping a successful and harmonious team intact, these are the spots needing bolstering.

As many predicted, Guly's skills have shone through even brighter in the higher league of Championship Football. Some of his flicks and passes are top shelf and even if he has to settle for rotated, "out-of-his-best-position" time on the pitch this season, I'm expecting a few special goals from him too. As a bonus, Guly seems like a jovial, likeable fellow who probably adds to the close bond evident within the squad at present.

Has Morgan's contract been extended? Hope so.

Agree with you. I hope Dickson stays....he has more athleticism and scope for improvement against better opposition than Harding.

I agree. Promising player who wanted away to the glittering lights - there's still a huge doubt as to whether he will cut it in the Prem. The deal for us is top drawer; balances a few accounts and funds a quality addition or two. You have to admire the way this Club is being run now, on and off the field. The thing with Cortese is you don't have to like him but he is very easy to respect as a Chairman.

It just looks like the right deal for the club. The Latvian CB has the right background and pedigree to do well in a position we are seeking to bolster. On the other hand QPR are getting a very classy player who doesn't want to/cannot stay at SFC. It has to happen.....doesn't it?

I think Barnard will do well in the Championship. If someone like Ormerod can cut it at Prem and Championship level then so can LB. Maybe not as quick as Brett O. but at least matches him in other parts of their games.

Certainly would be. Against all likelihood, I'd love to see Puncheon staying and playing good football at SFC.