1) team news - Chamakh missing - dont know how long he will be out - will have another scan - Adrian Mariappa and Jonny Williams are in full training.
2) always difficult to go to the Etihad - they just hitting the form - we go to Manchester City without any fear, all our players have to be on the top of their game - we have to create chances and all be on top.
3) on no Aguero - as good as anything in the league - the difference between the top clubs is that every position in the 25 is a top international player
4) we worry about ourselves more than the opposition - we need to be on top of our game - have done well recently after good results against Swansea and Tottenham - but will need to step up a gear against Man City
5) Chamakh out - Dwight Gayle and Fraizer Campbell are both good players but we are looking to strengthen with a physical presence
6) on relegation battle - we will have to be lucky with injuries - can cope at the back but need to be lucky in midfield and up front - it is going to be very tight all season.
7) on Joel Ward contract - no update but as close as we have been with it - hope to tie it up by Christmas - both sides are optimistic.
8) contracts have to be agreed by all parties and that has been the sticking point.
9) on Ashley Cole - was asked the question if i would like him - he is not going to come here though - he is very happy where he is
10) on Thierry Henry - you would pay money to go and watch him - he had a gift - was like a Rolls Royce in full flow - has retired at the right time - will be interesting to see how he develops over the next few years
11) never know about him as a manager until he is in it - you have to cope with stress and management - easy as a player where you worry about yourself - as a manager it is a different ball game altogether
12) on Sheffield United drawn v Tottenham - is a good draw for Sheffield - they didn't want Chelsea - they will give a good account of themselves - is not straightforward for Spurs - they wont need motivating - 2 legs give prem sides more chance
13) on trip to city - will have to have a good start to the game - we are playing good stuff and can beat anybody on our day - the pitch at home has been a problem - away from home we have done better - the pitch will be re-turfed after the boxing day game - cant come soon enough for the players
14) on Palace's style of play - cant understand criticism from Mark Hughes
15) am pleased with the way we are playing - playing as well as we can
16) on academy players - not got anyone pushing the door down to come in - would be nice to get Jonny Williams fit again to come in - I speak to Gary Issot all the time - have sent a few players out on loan for experience
17) on plans for training ground - always talking about a new training ground - that is the way forward - we have always ha a great academy - to progress we would have to have better facilities and that is what the club are looking at - looking for a dome to train in bad weather
18) great that we have not used the pitch as an excuse - is very difficult to run on on the surface - nobody's fault - we can rectify now. Will be returned by january
19) no risk of injuries - just a little bit harder work - especially down the flanks
20) we are looking to supplement the squad - a left back would give us other options - would give us more choice in second half of season.
2) always difficult to go to the Etihad - they just hitting the form - we go to Manchester City without any fear, all our players have to be on the top of their game - we have to create chances and all be on top.
3) on no Aguero - as good as anything in the league - the difference between the top clubs is that every position in the 25 is a top international player
4) we worry about ourselves more than the opposition - we need to be on top of our game - have done well recently after good results against Swansea and Tottenham - but will need to step up a gear against Man City
5) Chamakh out - Dwight Gayle and Fraizer Campbell are both good players but we are looking to strengthen with a physical presence
6) on relegation battle - we will have to be lucky with injuries - can cope at the back but need to be lucky in midfield and up front - it is going to be very tight all season.
7) on Joel Ward contract - no update but as close as we have been with it - hope to tie it up by Christmas - both sides are optimistic.
8) contracts have to be agreed by all parties and that has been the sticking point.
9) on Ashley Cole - was asked the question if i would like him - he is not going to come here though - he is very happy where he is
10) on Thierry Henry - you would pay money to go and watch him - he had a gift - was like a Rolls Royce in full flow - has retired at the right time - will be interesting to see how he develops over the next few years
11) never know about him as a manager until he is in it - you have to cope with stress and management - easy as a player where you worry about yourself - as a manager it is a different ball game altogether
12) on Sheffield United drawn v Tottenham - is a good draw for Sheffield - they didn't want Chelsea - they will give a good account of themselves - is not straightforward for Spurs - they wont need motivating - 2 legs give prem sides more chance
13) on trip to city - will have to have a good start to the game - we are playing good stuff and can beat anybody on our day - the pitch at home has been a problem - away from home we have done better - the pitch will be re-turfed after the boxing day game - cant come soon enough for the players
14) on Palace's style of play - cant understand criticism from Mark Hughes
15) am pleased with the way we are playing - playing as well as we can
16) on academy players - not got anyone pushing the door down to come in - would be nice to get Jonny Williams fit again to come in - I speak to Gary Issot all the time - have sent a few players out on loan for experience
17) on plans for training ground - always talking about a new training ground - that is the way forward - we have always ha a great academy - to progress we would have to have better facilities and that is what the club are looking at - looking for a dome to train in bad weather
18) great that we have not used the pitch as an excuse - is very difficult to run on on the surface - nobody's fault - we can rectify now. Will be returned by january
19) no risk of injuries - just a little bit harder work - especially down the flanks
20) we are looking to supplement the squad - a left back would give us other options - would give us more choice in second half of season.
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