Howson a doubt for Palace

[pete 318]

Quote from Hughton according to SSN. I guess that means he will not be playing JH a huge miss in the last 4 games. I would like to know what is this back problem he has we have been told he has been a doubt for last 3 games. Can we be told when he might be available.

Hooper fit as well re SSN.

[Jim Smith 2,314]

Howson was not missed on Sarturday as he finally played Wes. If Howson is doubtful then it''s same again.

[GJP 79]

Was he not?

I''d rather have had Howson in than Johnson.

[morty 0]

[quote user="GJP"]Was he not?

I''d rather have had Howson in than Johnson.[/quote]^^^Definitely.

[Crafty Canary 495]

Howson is not a defensive midfielder whereas Johnson is.

[KeelansGlove 0]

Howson is not an attacking midfielder whatever some may think. He is a good central midfielder who can play box to box and shoot from long range but as much use as a handbrake in a canoe as an attacking midfielder. Fer on the other hand does have the range of passes required but is a big miss further back.

[York Canary 28]

I see Howson as a centre mid who makes himself available to get the ball and can pass well and shoot well. Pretty much what I want from him

[lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0]

[quote user="Dr Crafty Canary"]Howson is not a defensive midfielder whereas Johnson is.[/quote]

Still I''d prefer Howson in any postion over BJ.

[Number 9 0]

BJ always looks fine to me, until he gets near the ball that is

[Joanna Grey 0]

If you took all BJ''s ''best bits'' over his entire career in a 3 minute video you could make him look like a £10m player. I have seen 40 yard pinpoint passes, goal line clearances, last ditch tackles, accurate crosses and net bursting shots all come from him but unfortunately it''s the sloppy play that lets him down. Howson is more clinical and consistent in his play so that''s why he gets my vote.

[Helsinki canary 240]

i understand that he is out for 7 weeks due to a fracture which had not been reported.......info came from someone who sat in the directors box at the Fulham game.