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They were both fully fit at the same time for about 2 games. Palmer started one and Allen started the other IIRC.
He signed Palmer to give him an opportunity to shed his reputation as an inconsistent, injury-prone luxury player. It hasn't happened.
I think Palmer had a legitimate shot at the start of the season to be considered the AM2 in the box formation, but he hasn't taken his chances and now Allen is clearly the guy that Robins trusts.
fernandopartridge
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Disappointing first season. Talented player but hasn't affected games to anywhere near the level O'Hare does though had got better as his fitness level improved.
Allen has played every game because he was bulletproof and was able to keep playing while O'Hare and Palmer were struggling for fitness.
I think he exceeded everyone's expectations this season, nobody expected him to get so many goals. Fair play to him.
But I'm absolutely adamant that if all three are fit the first choice pairing is O'Hare and Palmer. Allen would still get plenty of game time
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I think you're underselling Allen's contribution this year, and how much Robins values him - he's not just a warm body, he's actually produced this season (and his resilience is an asset in itself, something Palmer has never had).Allen has played every game because he was bulletproof and was able to keep playing while O'Hare and Palmer were struggling for fitness.
I think he exceeded everyone's expectations this season, nobody expected him to get so many goals. Fair play to him.
But I'm absolutely adamant that if all three are fit the first choice pairing is O'Hare and Palmer. Allen would still get plenty of game time
Palmer is a player that fans will always enjoy watching given his style of play, but his legacy with us so far is closer to Waghorn-levels than O'Hare.
Offhegoes
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Can't believe some of the comments on here. Palmer has been an excellent signing. Last season Pearson didn't play him, it wasn't because of injury. Therefore it did take him a while to gain full fitness here, but even when he still wasn't 100% you could see the class and creativity he brought to the team. I think everyone was excited about the pairing of Palmer & O'Hare behind Vik, but it never really happened, but it will next year. Palmer's work rate has been excellent, and he clearly feels wanted here. I can think of numerous games where he has been excellent this season. Compared to other high earners that have come in such as Waghorn and Kane he's been streets ahead.
They're three very different players and it's about finding the right combination.
O’Hare is a freak in that he has Allen's running combined with Palmer's chance creation so he's obviously clear first choice.
With him out I can understand how Allen becomes first choice.
But with all three fit O'Hare and Palmer would make for the best combination.
SkyblueDad
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Palmer is a frustrating type of player during games he looks absolute class, Direct and powerful, then in the same game he seems to switch off. I like him and I like his type of player but it needs to be more consistent. I’m not sure he has been 100% fitness wise though that’s a concern.
When your biggest signing of the season doesn't even start half your games, I struggle to see how it can ever be considered "an excellent signing".
Boosh
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And who could’ve predicted that, not like he’s struggled for fitness his whole career or anything
shmmeee
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Thats the market we were in.
Boosh
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Well in that case he’s been a superb signing, top drawer. Player of the season for me
Boosh
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Hamstring tear? Get back on for 15 minutes
It was about 30 seconds and the sub was being prepared. He wasn’t forced on at gunpoint
Boosh
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No it’s the same question, was palmer a good signing? He’s a player who’s rarely fit, inconsistent and a liability defensively. But also a player who can be electric on his day. As support to O’hare the signing would’ve probably worked
When would you consider a perennially unfit player to be an excellent signing?
mmttww
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Bore off and write a Think Piece about Jamie Allen.
mmttww
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Earth. Where's home for you, pal?On what planet is Palmer ahead of Allen
fernandopartridge
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The player made the decision, the manager doesn't do itHamstring tear? Get back on for 15 minutes
Boosh
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Is that where Jodi Jones had his big season
This years 'wildcard'
For me its Jodi, Drysdale and Burroughs to be one of the ones that come from nowhere and stake a claim. Who else do we reckon?
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fernandopartridge
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Fitness x quality = whether he's any good for us ultimately
mmttww
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Nah. Just where people live who don't reside on the internet scoring points and licking Grendel's bum.
Boosh
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Oh right what is it you’re messaging on now if you don’t reside on the internet?
Seems as though you have history of talking rubbish about football. We’ll leave it there
mmttww
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It's not complicated though is it? The thread you quoted was looking ahead. I was wrong. I'll get over it, I reckon.
Looking at things that happened, Palmer, like Allen, had to play too much with Godden and O'Hare out and got injured .
Palmer showed enough to make obvious he's a better footballer than Allen. Both have a use in the squad next season.