In this week’s podcast Alfonso Greenbrook looks over the game against Bolton, where Christian Benteke came off the bench to rescue Crystal Palace and send them into the fourth round of the FA Cup. The Wanderers almost caused a cup upset when they took an early second half lead through James Henry, but after Benteke’s introduction (with a little under 30 minutes to go) the Eagles’ top scorer showed his class by scoring twice to turn things around, and gave Sam Allardyce his first win as manager. Did the fringe players take their chance? Will Sullay Kaikai have a chance this season? All this and more in this week’s e-Crystal Palace Podcast.

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In this week’s podcast Alfonso Greenbrook looks over the game against West Ham United, which was a game of two half’s and saw Palace collapse in the second period. This defeat provided a significant reality check. While Palace started the game well, a failure to take chances (Notably Tomkins in the first half) was then punished by West Ham's ability to capitalise on the Eagles' many defensive errors. Currently Allardyce's side look low on confidence and incapable of keeping a clean sheet. Why can’t Palace play well for the whole 90 minutes? Will Jeffrey Schlupp be a good signing? Is Sam Allardyce aware of what the challenge ahead of him looks like? Who else must Palace sign in the transfer window? All this and more in this week’s e-Crystal Palace Podcast.​​Palace fans don't forget to 'like' our Facebook page and follow us via the following social media links:Website: http://e-crystalpalace.blogspot.co.ukFB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ecrystalpalaceFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecrystalpalaceTwitter: http://twitter.com/e_crystalpalaceSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-e-crystal-palace-podcast

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In this week’s podcast Alfonso Greenbrook looks over the Backroom staff changes which saw the departure of Keith Millen and Andy Woodman and the arrival of the new coaching staff in Sammy Lee and Martyn Margetson. Alfonso will be reading the official statements from the club as well as giving you Allardyce’s view on the staffing changes. He'll also be showing you Sammy’s and Martyn’s first interviews as first team coaches. Will Keith Millen be missed? Will Sammy finally organise the defence? All this and more in this week’s e-Crystal Palace Podcast.

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In this week’s podcast Alfonso Greenbrook looks over the game against Bolton in the FA cup third round, where the spoils were shared in an entertaining 0-0 draw. Sam Allardyce couldn’t quite find a way to claim his first win as Eagles boss against his former club, with both sides hitting the wood work and having their keepers make good saves throughout the encounter, nevertheless they will have to be separated at Selhurst Park in a replay with neither goalkeeper beaten during the 90 minutes. Will Speroni play in the league this season? Did Lee Chung-yong take his chance to fill Zaha's position? After an impressive 45 minutes, how important could Remy be this season? All this and more in this week’s e-Crystal Palace Podcast.Palace fans don't forget to 'like' our Facebook page and follow us via the following social media links:Website: http://e-crystalpalace.blogspot.co.ukFB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ecrystalpalaceFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecrystalpalaceTwitter: http://twitter.com/e_crystalpalaceSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-e-crystal-palace-podcast

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In this week’s podcast Alfonso Greenbrook looks over the game against Swansea, where Palace where defeated 2-1 in a game which turned into one of their worst first half performances in a decade according to some fans (Myself included). New boss Sam Allardyce has some justification -- he warned the lack of rest between fixtures could have an impact and so it proved. Palace laboured *HORRIBLY* under pressure and exhaustion. However Palace got back into the game in the 2nd half and a Wilfried Zaha wonder goal almost got Palace a point but a lack of focus, so often highlighted this season, was the side's undoing again. Will players step-up with the absence of Zaha? Did the clear penalty shouts cost Palace the game? Who must Palace sign in the transfer window? All this and more in this week’s e-Crystal Palace Podcast.

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In this week’s podcast Alfonso Greenbrook looks over the game against Arsenal, where Palace went into the game with little and no expectation and came out of with little credit after the 2-0 defeat. In fairness to Sam Allardyce's side, it took an outrageously brilliant goal from Olivier Giroud to break the deadlock in the first half, but truth be told, Palace really didn't look like they were going to put up a fight. There is justification, however, with injury struggles and a distinct lack of quality on the bench, that Palace were going to suffer due to lack of fitness and this is something Allardyce *MUST* address in January. Were Palace just bad or were Arsenal just too good? Who must Palace sign in the transfer window? All this and more in this week’s e-Crystal Palace Podcast.Palace fans don't forget to 'like' our Facebook page and follow us via the following social media links:Website: http://e-crystalpalace.blogspot.co.ukFB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ecrystalpalaceFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecrystalpalaceTwitter: http://twitter.com/e_crystalpalaceSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-e-crystal-palace-podcast

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In this week’s podcast Alfonso Greenbrook looks over the game against Watford on Boxing Day, where Palace played with intensity and organisation but had to share the spoils. Sam Allardyce won't be too displeased with his first game in charge as Palace manager. The Eagles began the game as the better side and took the lead midway through the first half. But things changed when Benteke's penalty was saved by Gomes. Then, midway through the second half, Watford drew level with a penalty of their own following a foul by Delaney on Sebastian Prodl. Will Andros Townsend get the fresh start he needs under Allardyce? How much will Palace miss Zaha when he leaves to go to the AFCON? All this and more in this week’s e-Crystal Palace Podcast.

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In this week’s podcast Alfonso Greenbrook looks over the departure of Alan Pardew and the arrival of new manager Sam Allardyce as he discusses what he thinks about these changes and how they will affect the rest of the season. He’ll also read over the club statements as well as giving you Allardyce’s first interview as Palace Manager. Was this the right time to sack Pardew? Will Allardyce be a success and solidify the defence? All this and more in this week’s e-Crystal Palace Podcast.

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In this week’s podcast Alfonso Greenbrook looks over the game against the league leaders, Chelsea on Saturday, where Palace’s indecision cost them as they lost 1-0 in a close game at Selhurst Park. There was no shame in this performance as Palace challenged Chelsea for much of the first half, but once they fell behind, they found it extremely difficult to get back into the game and break them (The league’s best defence) down even though Palace worked hard throughout the second half. With Kelly now playing at right-back, have Palace’s defensive woes been remedied? Is Yohan Cabaye better in a more advanced role or a defensive role? All this and more in this week’s e-Crystal Palace Podcast.

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In this week’s podcast Alfonso Greenbrook looks over the game against Man United on Wednesday evening, where Palace deserved to take a point but fell to another late defeat (2-1). While United had quality in abundance, Palace had determination and were unlucky not to come away with something after coming back into the game and matching United throughout. Craig Pawson’s performance somewhat took the shine off what was actually a very good, even match after he refereed many controversial decisions. Can Wayne Hennessey re-establish himself as the first choice goalkeeper? Is Mathieu Flamini’s experience what Palace have been missing? All this and more in this week’s e-Crystal Palace Podcast.

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