Mile Jedinak - Released

[IAmTheOneIanOlney]

Kind of got my hopes pinned on Jedinak being the one who can rectify things when the opposition press the ball, because when that happens, we seem to fall apart. The second half today was as bad as anything last season in terms of ball retention and decision-making. We need someone who'll get it back, keep it, calm things down and get some shape back into the team.

[pbavfckuwait]

He is lucky he is not here in Oman,if you change company you have to have your work permit cancelled by existing company, then you have to leave the country, you can come back in on a visit visa but not legally allowed to work until you have had your visa medical and then had your new visa processed by your new company

[Toronto Villa]

His visa/permit is all done.

[Ron Manager]

The best that can be said for Westwood is that he is sometimes able to keep play moving on the rare occasion that things are going well for us.

As soon as there's the slightest whiff of a battle he disappears like a fart in a sulphur mine, fails to offer protection to the defence, allows opposition players to run straight through the midfield and becomes totally anonymous.

He can't take a set piece and has great difficulty kicking a moving ball with any accuracy.

Importantly, as a man, he has zero presence, charisma or personality, so he fails to inspire either his fellow players or the crowd. There are slugs in my garden with more authority than Westwood. Has anyone ever sung his name? Almost certainly not.

He is a magnolia porch interior, a plastic hostess trolley, one of those see-through rain macs that you keep in the cupboard but wouldn't be seen dead in, not even in an ironic way at Glastonbury. He's a thimbleful of Morrison's own cooking lager. He is a rice cake.

May he fade back into obscurity from whence he came and be forgotten forever.

Do I take it that you are not particularly enamoured by Westwood Jimbo?

[Matt Collins]

Kind of got my hopes pinned on Jedinak being the one who can rectify things when the opposition press the ball, because when that happens, we seem to fall apart. The second half today was as bad as anything last season in terms of ball retention and decision-making. We need someone who'll get it back, keep it, calm things down and get some shape back into the team.

Others will have seen him play more. But isn't he actually quite poor at ball retention. So bought in more to stiffen things in there?

I recognise the problem you cite. Whilst we play a two man central midfield that may continue I think. But having the easy option of a ball into the channels or to a no 9 who actually makes himself available would really help to relieve pressure. It also means opponents will drop off a bit and that will really suit jack and McCormack

[martin o`who??]

Got it on good advice from a Palace S/T Holder that he`s a good lad, dirty bugger apparently "He`ll get a few cards" but a bit of a Bruiser which is something we have lacked for a while (Hutton notwithstanding) apparently the Palace fans loved him but he did start to go AWOL a few times which is a worry, played in their Cup-Final team so they obviously trusted him, could be good for us.

[The Left Side]

He has been cleared to play according to Pravda on twitter.

[villadelph]

Got it on good advice from a Palace S/T Holder that he`s a good lad, dirty bugger apparently "He`ll get a few cards" but a bit of a Bruiser which is something we have lacked for a while (Hutton notwithstanding) apparently the Palace fans loved him but he did start to go AWOL a few times which is a worry, played in their Cup-Final team so they obviously trusted him, could be good for us.

I heard the complete opposite.

[edgysatsuma89]

Got it on good advice from a Palace S/T Holder that he`s a good lad, dirty bugger apparently "He`ll get a few cards" but a bit of a Bruiser which is something we have lacked for a while (Hutton notwithstanding) apparently the Palace fans loved him but he did start to go AWOL a few times which is a worry, played in their Cup-Final team so they obviously trusted him, could be good for us.

I heard the complete opposite.

AWL?

Never went home?

[martin o`who??]

Got it on good advice from a Palace S/T Holder that he`s a good lad, dirty bugger apparently "He`ll get a few cards" but a bit of a Bruiser which is something we have lacked for a while (Hutton notwithstanding) apparently the Palace fans loved him but he did start to go AWOL a few times which is a worry, played in their Cup-Final team so they obviously trusted him, could be good for us.

I heard the complete opposite.

I`m only going by what this lad told me who`s seen pretty much every game he played for them.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I'm really looking forward to seeing him play tomorrow. Everything up until now has just been us getting prepared. For me the season starts proper tomorrow.

[Matt Collins]

Any views from those who watched the game yday?

I have to say I've rarely seen him play but when I did I wasn't that impressed. His passing was bad

But there's enough weight of opinion in his favour to suggest he can be really effective at this level (or was at least).

I wonder if he's up to playing in a two man midfield at his age

Either way, good to get views

[Clampy]

He wasn't overly impressive but not everyone is on their debut.

[dcdavecollett]

...unless you're Stan!!

[UK Redsox]

Any views from those who watched the game yday?

I have to say I've rarely seen him play but when I did I wasn't that impressed. His passing was bad

But there's enough weight of opinion in his favour to suggest he can be really effective at this level (or was at least).

I wonder if he's up to playing in a two man midfield at his age

Either way, good to get views

Short passing ..... OK (but Pointy can do that anyway)
Long passing ...... terrible (James Collins-esque at times)
Combativeness ...... OK but not as physically dominant as I expected (lost some headers I expected him to win easily)
Beard ..... immense