It's finally over. Whilst we had a good idea over the course of the season, it's in the big games that you really see how good the players are, and I will adjust my ratings accordingly.
Hennessey 6.5 - Whilst much maligned, bar a spectacular error at Villa Park and perhaps an issue with footwork defending free-kicks I think he has been fairly solid. Far from perfect, but not making regular errors. His name is not Speroni, but his handling, punching and distribution is pretty good. Good enough for a little while longer
Speroni 6 - Great performance vs Man Utd in the league, he was quieter vs Southampton. Getting on, but a Palace legend. Hope we keep him in the squad next season, and that he eventually becomes our goalkeeping coach. Top guy by all accounts
Mcccarthy 5 - Found out in pre-season and made more mistakes in being slow getting down to shots in early part of season. Rightly dropped, but a lovely guy by all insider accounts, and he is still very young for a keeper. We should loan him out next season to the Championship.
Souare 7 - dip in form due to not being used to the intensity of the Premiership imho. Was superb at the beginning of season and MOM in FA Cup Final. Showed he can defend against all but the trickiest opponents. We need cover for him, but should rightly start as first choice left back next season. Still young, our best crosser and will improve again for the experience next season I reckon. Solid buy.
Delaney 7 -Had Costa in his pocket. Some mistakes but vastly experienced and very fit. Real desire and leadership. His distribution is not of Champions LEague standard, but it is easily good enough for us if we have a targetman in situ. Should start at centre back next season\
Dann - 7 - Scored 5 goals, and should at least replicate that next season. A beast in the air and very solid with good distribution. Suffered a dip in form in the big games but more than capable of learning and kicking on
Ward 7 Lack of pace but fine when we defend deep - kept Martial very quiet. Not good enough in the air to be converted to centre back, he is the perfect right back if full backs are given instructions not to venture forward and we don't keep a high line. Average in possession but a decent defender. One to keep
Mariappa 5 Found out, and will surely be moving on despite his mobility
Hangeland 6 Slow but classy. Old and now injury prone, he moves on with our thanks
Kelly 6 Fine for a game or two, he is a good utility player but hasn't really got enough acceleration to play full back, and not tough enough to play centre back so far.
Jedinak 7 Very poor earlier in season, once match fit he performed solidly. Nothing remarkable but his leadership, aerial ability and tackling saw him through. Is he a starter going forwards? Perhaps not. But he deserves his place in our squad at the very least, and I for one hope he stays as he offers attributes that very few in the Premier League can match.
Cabaye 7 A storming start to the season, he faded. He doesn't have the energy to press or last 90 mins anymore but his passing is normally solid and he is our best tackler and reader of the game. A classy holding mid. No more, no less.
Jimmy Mac 6.5 His energy is superb, and he is a technically good footballer, but he doesn't have the discipline or tackling ability to hold or enough creativity or ability to play No10. A great squad player, but can't see where he can play going forward as we need a tougher defender alongside Cabaye (imho) so as not to leave us exposed, and more ability for a No10 (imho).
Ledley 6 Too slow for this level, other than holding but IMHO Jedinak is better at it. Ledley doesn't win enough ball for my liking, although positionally rock solid. Happy if we want to keep him as a squad player.
Puncheon 6.5 A poor season apart from 3 goals towards the end. I feel he is too slow and left-footed to be an effective No10. Love his Palace heart, but he is also too slow to play wide, and too defensively weak to play further back. Not suited to our style, other than as an attacking option off the bench. He has energy, and I would like to see him as first sub going forward.
Sako 5 Great contribution away to Chelsea, the guy has a hammer of a left foot, but little fitness or pace and doesn't like defending. Will stay in squad, but shouldn't be in contention for a starting berth.
Zaha 7.5 POTY His energy getting back and going forward makes him a deserved recipient of POTY 2015/16. Probably the fittest player in our squad, he adds so much to the team - it's not just his skill. Would like to see his crossing and shooting improve, and hope he can add more goals next season. IF we can get him in more central positions, e.g. goal vs Stoke, he could run riot. Big season next year for him.
CYL 5 - Excellent technical ability, for example his goal of the season, but too ightweight and not enough pace. Not suited to our style, I hope AP moves him on.
Mutch 5 - a generous score for a player who I liked at Cardiff, but who won't ever make a top half Premiership player. He's too slow off the mark, and whilst he is technically decent he doesn't have enough ability to make up for lack of speed. We should move him on too.
Chamakh 5 - Sad to see a guy who played well in previous 2 seasons suffer so much this season. Yes, injuries haven't helped, but I feel there's been a lack of effort to get fit and when he has been on the pitch too. Such a shame as couldn't wait to see him in the hole playing with Cabaye, Bolasie, Zaha and Wickham. Time to move him on.
Wickham 7 Looks a superb targetman. Holds it up very well, wins headers, works hard, scores headers and with left foot and right foot. A bit of pace for his size, decent feet. Once he has a run in the team, and as long as he has some support (he is not quite explosive enough to play the lone role) he will excel. Cracking signing
Gayle 6 Our most natural goalscorer, but fluffed his lines in final. Good movement and excellent leap. Coulf still make it, and definitely worth keeping for squad.
Adebayor 6 One excellent goal aside, he hasn't made an impact on the pitch. Sounds like he did make an impact off the pitch, but we should definitely thank him and move him on for next season.
Bolasie 7 Quiet season, except when scoring goals. He's shown an improvement at winning headers including 2 goals, and his shooting is so much improved. Has pace and willingness to go in behind, and skill is still there. Can cross too, but lacks fitness to play wide and get up and down the line. Has shown signs of linking up with Wickham in a 2. That's where I see his future, if we can keep hold of him.
Campbell 5 - Not good enough for this level despite efforts. He moves on with our thanks.
Hennessey 6.5 - Whilst much maligned, bar a spectacular error at Villa Park and perhaps an issue with footwork defending free-kicks I think he has been fairly solid. Far from perfect, but not making regular errors. His name is not Speroni, but his handling, punching and distribution is pretty good. Good enough for a little while longer
Speroni 6 - Great performance vs Man Utd in the league, he was quieter vs Southampton. Getting on, but a Palace legend. Hope we keep him in the squad next season, and that he eventually becomes our goalkeeping coach. Top guy by all accounts
Mcccarthy 5 - Found out in pre-season and made more mistakes in being slow getting down to shots in early part of season. Rightly dropped, but a lovely guy by all insider accounts, and he is still very young for a keeper. We should loan him out next season to the Championship.
Souare 7 - dip in form due to not being used to the intensity of the Premiership imho. Was superb at the beginning of season and MOM in FA Cup Final. Showed he can defend against all but the trickiest opponents. We need cover for him, but should rightly start as first choice left back next season. Still young, our best crosser and will improve again for the experience next season I reckon. Solid buy.
Delaney 7 -Had Costa in his pocket. Some mistakes but vastly experienced and very fit. Real desire and leadership. His distribution is not of Champions LEague standard, but it is easily good enough for us if we have a targetman in situ. Should start at centre back next season\
Dann - 7 - Scored 5 goals, and should at least replicate that next season. A beast in the air and very solid with good distribution. Suffered a dip in form in the big games but more than capable of learning and kicking on
Ward 7 Lack of pace but fine when we defend deep - kept Martial very quiet. Not good enough in the air to be converted to centre back, he is the perfect right back if full backs are given instructions not to venture forward and we don't keep a high line. Average in possession but a decent defender. One to keep
Mariappa 5 Found out, and will surely be moving on despite his mobility
Hangeland 6 Slow but classy. Old and now injury prone, he moves on with our thanks
Kelly 6 Fine for a game or two, he is a good utility player but hasn't really got enough acceleration to play full back, and not tough enough to play centre back so far.
Jedinak 7 Very poor earlier in season, once match fit he performed solidly. Nothing remarkable but his leadership, aerial ability and tackling saw him through. Is he a starter going forwards? Perhaps not. But he deserves his place in our squad at the very least, and I for one hope he stays as he offers attributes that very few in the Premier League can match.
Cabaye 7 A storming start to the season, he faded. He doesn't have the energy to press or last 90 mins anymore but his passing is normally solid and he is our best tackler and reader of the game. A classy holding mid. No more, no less.
Jimmy Mac 6.5 His energy is superb, and he is a technically good footballer, but he doesn't have the discipline or tackling ability to hold or enough creativity or ability to play No10. A great squad player, but can't see where he can play going forward as we need a tougher defender alongside Cabaye (imho) so as not to leave us exposed, and more ability for a No10 (imho).
Ledley 6 Too slow for this level, other than holding but IMHO Jedinak is better at it. Ledley doesn't win enough ball for my liking, although positionally rock solid. Happy if we want to keep him as a squad player.
Puncheon 6.5 A poor season apart from 3 goals towards the end. I feel he is too slow and left-footed to be an effective No10. Love his Palace heart, but he is also too slow to play wide, and too defensively weak to play further back. Not suited to our style, other than as an attacking option off the bench. He has energy, and I would like to see him as first sub going forward.
Sako 5 Great contribution away to Chelsea, the guy has a hammer of a left foot, but little fitness or pace and doesn't like defending. Will stay in squad, but shouldn't be in contention for a starting berth.
Zaha 7.5 POTY His energy getting back and going forward makes him a deserved recipient of POTY 2015/16. Probably the fittest player in our squad, he adds so much to the team - it's not just his skill. Would like to see his crossing and shooting improve, and hope he can add more goals next season. IF we can get him in more central positions, e.g. goal vs Stoke, he could run riot. Big season next year for him.
CYL 5 - Excellent technical ability, for example his goal of the season, but too ightweight and not enough pace. Not suited to our style, I hope AP moves him on.
Mutch 5 - a generous score for a player who I liked at Cardiff, but who won't ever make a top half Premiership player. He's too slow off the mark, and whilst he is technically decent he doesn't have enough ability to make up for lack of speed. We should move him on too.
Chamakh 5 - Sad to see a guy who played well in previous 2 seasons suffer so much this season. Yes, injuries haven't helped, but I feel there's been a lack of effort to get fit and when he has been on the pitch too. Such a shame as couldn't wait to see him in the hole playing with Cabaye, Bolasie, Zaha and Wickham. Time to move him on.
Wickham 7 Looks a superb targetman. Holds it up very well, wins headers, works hard, scores headers and with left foot and right foot. A bit of pace for his size, decent feet. Once he has a run in the team, and as long as he has some support (he is not quite explosive enough to play the lone role) he will excel. Cracking signing
Gayle 6 Our most natural goalscorer, but fluffed his lines in final. Good movement and excellent leap. Coulf still make it, and definitely worth keeping for squad.
Adebayor 6 One excellent goal aside, he hasn't made an impact on the pitch. Sounds like he did make an impact off the pitch, but we should definitely thank him and move him on for next season.
Bolasie 7 Quiet season, except when scoring goals. He's shown an improvement at winning headers including 2 goals, and his shooting is so much improved. Has pace and willingness to go in behind, and skill is still there. Can cross too, but lacks fitness to play wide and get up and down the line. Has shown signs of linking up with Wickham in a 2. That's where I see his future, if we can keep hold of him.
Campbell 5 - Not good enough for this level despite efforts. He moves on with our thanks.
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