Let's talk about the Crystal Palace game

[since-1969]

Is VAR being used on Sunday  ?

[rich1471]

Thanks to everyone who responded, really appreciated. Will be in the Beefeater so probably park there but may check other suggestions to see easier to get away after. 

leave your car there easy to get out not an issue at all

[NigelJ]

Is VAR being used on Sunday  ?

No. It's only used at Premier League grounds.

[WheatleyRover]

I wonder if John Ryan will be in attendance this Sunday

[Pancho Regan]

I wonder if John Ryan will be in attendance this Sunday

Rumour has it he’s on the bench

[Donnywolf]

Is VAR being used on Sunday  ?

No. It's only used at Premier League grounds.

What about Hawkeye / Goal Line Techno ?

Are they fixed permanently at Grounds where they are deployed or can they be shifted ?

[drfchound]

The cup often throws up results that are against the odds.
Look at Newport.
Who would have thought they would beat Leicester?
After that first game at Middlesborough I thought they had had their chance but for them to win the replay was incredible.

We can win tomorrow if we give it everything and have a little bit of luck as well.

[RobTheRover]

Is VAR being used on Sunday  ?

No. It's only used at Premier League grounds.

What about Hawkeye / Goal Line Techno ?

Are they fixed permanently at Grounds where they are deployed or can they be shifted ?

I think it's built into the goalposts, Wolfie.

[hoolahoop]

Will be a cracking atmosphere still think Palace had the noisiest set of fans that have been to the KMS
It’s a chance for our guys to make history and hopefully we don’t freeze

We don't freeze - we can certainly win . Scoring goals is a good habit and currently a habit our pkayers currently have  , I'm sure Hodgson will have factored this into his plans - they DARE not sit back and think they can hit us on the break and that very change in how they have to approach this game could be their undoing.

Palace like to hit on the counter , through Zaha but that particular option won't be there - so what to do ? They are playing away to a team of players scoring and creating goals for each other all over the pitch - can they afford to sit back and hope their midfield and defence can soak up early pressure ?

All it takes is one slip, one nervous or over- confident silly pass and we are in . Always a daft statement but in this particular type of match who scores first really does matter.
Gut feeling we will win but it will be a hard game for both sets of players and a roller-coaster for both sets of fans - who I'm sure will exemplify all that is good about this game.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Well, time to start thinking of the line-up I guess. Still seems to be a bit of uncertainty about Wilks being suspended, I thought we'd cleared this up and he is OK to play?

I have a feeling he'll start with Blair over the more inexperienced Lewis plus Blair gives us an extra dimension going forward.

I would say Downing is a certainty. Although Anderson has been very good lately, I wonder whether Wright might be called up for his more all round ability and pace however, perhaps with him not playing a full game following injury, it may be too early for him.

I think Crawford will retain his midfield spot for his all round play and willingness to press high up the pitch. Plus another option at set pieces.

Up front assuming Wilks plays, I would go with Sadlier who looks to have all the attributes to cope better v premiership opposition.

That leaves Copps on the bench but, only a matter of time before he graces the cup tie with his culture and skill.

Could be completely wrong of course!

[Chris Black come back]

Marosi

Lewis
Anderson
Downing
Andrew

Kane
Whiteman
Crawford

Marquis
Wilks
Copps

Q over whether he wants Blair in midfield to add a bit more weight given size of Palace, and whether he wants Wilks as impact player later and have May run them around for first half.

[Guernsey Exile]

This is a very tough call for GM. I would suggest Downing, Marosi, Marquis, whiteman, Kane and Andrew are the only certainties.

[Avsuptem]

Marosi

Lewis
Anderson
Downing
Andrew

Kane
Whiteman
Crawford

Marquis
Wilks
Copps

Q over whether he wants Blair in midfield to add a bit more weight given size of Palace, and whether he wants Wilks as impact player later and have May run them around for first half.

Wilks suspended, presumably Alfie May will start.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47187873

[Avsuptem]

But Mark Lawrenson predicting a one - nil is flabbergasting. I will eat my hat if there is only one goal in this game.

[Filo]

Marosi

Lewis
Anderson
Downing
Andrew

Kane
Whiteman
Crawford

Marquis
Wilks
Copps

Q over whether he wants Blair in midfield to add a bit more weight given size of Palace, and whether he wants Wilks as impact player later and have May run them around for first half.

Wilks suspended, presumably Alfie May will start.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47187873

Wilks is not suspended, one of his yellow cards was in round 3 after wich all cards were wiped

[RedJ]

But Mark Lawrenson predicting a one - nil is flabbergasting. I will eat my hat if there is only one goal in this game.

Quoting for evidence.

[Avsuptem]

Marosi

Lewis
Anderson
Downing
Andrew

Kane
Whiteman
Crawford

Marquis
Wilks
Copps

Q over whether he wants Blair in midfield to add a bit more weight given size of Palace, and whether he wants Wilks as impact player later and have May run them around for first half.

Wilks suspended, presumably Alfie May will start.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47187873

Wilks is not suspended, one of his yellow cards was in round 3 after wich all cards were wiped

TEAM NEWS

Doncaster winger Mallik Wilks is suspended after being booked in Rovers' last two FA Cup games.

[Filo]

Marosi

Lewis
Anderson
Downing
Andrew

Kane
Whiteman
Crawford

Marquis
Wilks
Copps

Q over whether he wants Blair in midfield to add a bit more weight given size of Palace, and whether he wants Wilks as impact player later and have May run them around for first half.

Wilks suspended, presumably Alfie May will start.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47187873

Wilks is not suspended, one of his yellow cards was in round 3 after wich all cards were wiped

TEAM NEWS

Doncaster winger Mallik Wilks is suspended after being booked in Rovers' last two FA Cup games.

Do the BBC administer suspensions now? Look on the FA website and see if you can fund him suspended

[RoversAlias]

BBC get stuff wrong all the time.

[Avsuptem]

Marosi

Lewis
Anderson
Downing
Andrew

Kane
Whiteman
Crawford

Marquis
Wilks
Copps

Q over whether he wants Blair in midfield to add a bit more weight given size of Palace, and whether he wants Wilks as impact player later and have May run them around for first half.

Wilks suspended, presumably Alfie May will start.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47187873

Wilks is not suspended, one of his yellow cards was in round 3 after wich all cards were wiped

TEAM NEWS

Doncaster winger Mallik Wilks is suspended after being booked in Rovers' last two FA Cup games.

I am wrong you are right. Sorry. Just shows that you often get better information on here than you do in the media. I can't wait to see how the Crystal Palace defence copes with Wilks.

[Palace fan in Peace]

I am wrong you are right. Sorry. Just shows that you often get better information on here than you do in the media. I can't wait to see how the Crystal Palace defence copes with Wilks.
[/quote] Hopefully the same way as we have dealt with Sane, Hazard and Kane this season, don’t give them any room or space and nullify their threat.

[knockers]

Wilks is an animal. The only way you can stop him is to nip him or by flicking his ear. Really doesn’t like that-Good luck!

[Guernsey Exile]

I am wrong you are right. Sorry. Just shows that you often get better information on here than you do in the media. I can't wait to see how the Crystal Palace defence copes with Wilks.

Hopefully the same way as we have dealt with Sane, Hazard and Kane this season, don’t give them any room or space and nullify their threat.
[/quote]
Different league different player. Keep underestimating though

[ravenrover]

I am wrong you are right. Sorry. Just shows that you often get better information on here than you do in the media. I can't wait to see how the Crystal Palace defence copes with Wilks.

Hopefully the same way as we have dealt with Sane, Hazard and Kane this season, don’t give them any room or space and nullify their threat.
[/quote]
would you by any chance have fielded a full strength side against any of the above mentioned players/teams?

[Filo]

I am wrong you are right. Sorry. Just shows that you often get better information on here than you do in the media. I can't wait to see how the Crystal Palace defence copes with Wilks.

Hopefully the same way as we have dealt with Sane, Hazard and Kane this season, don’t give them any room or space and nullify their threat.
[/quote]

Wilks is a beast, make sure your defenders have 3 weetabix in the morning, they gonna need it

[ravenrover]

Wilkes? nah nothing to worry about there, easy game for your full back, it is just TLOD you are playing, move along now nothing to see here

[roversdude]

Well as it stands we are £125k better off

[Palace fan in Peace]

Is he left or right side?

[since-1969]

Marosi

Lewis
Anderson
Downing
Andrew

Kane
Whiteman
Crawford

Marquis
Wilks
Copps

Q over whether he wants Blair in midfield to add a bit more weight given size of Palace, and whether he wants Wilks as impact player later and have May run them around for first half.

Lewis is cup tighed

[PDX_Rover]

Left side. Utter gash. No pace or strength.