McCarthy keen to build on Palace's huge win at Watford
by Daniel Jones
PADDY McCarthy is hoping last night's win at Watford can kick-start Palace's fight for survival.
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Paddy McCarthy is back at the heart of Palace's defence
The 26-year-old has only just returned from a five month lay-off following shoulder surgery, but was a rock at the heart of the Eagles defence at Vicarage Road.
His outstanding performance in the first half helped keep the rampant home team at bay and laid the foundations for a victory that may turn out to be the most important of the Eagles' season.
The three points breathes fresh life into Palace's flagging fight for survival and, as they head into a crucial Easter weekend, the Irish defender is optimistic the progress can be built upon at Middlesbrough tomorrow.
"We all knew it was massively important, a must win cup final style of game. The result was all that mattered and we got it in the end," he said.
"But we know there is still a lot of hard work to be done and we need to build on that with another result on Saturday.
"We're still in a dog fight, but psychologically this result will be a huge lift. We have got to go to Middlesbrough and try and get a result because as it stands we're still in the bottom three.
"But I'm confident we have enough in our dressing room to get us out of trouble. We've got enough strong characters, enough skill, a bit of everything to get us out of trouble and make sure we stay in this division."
*For the full interview with McCarthy and five pages of Palace news see Friday's Croydon Advertiser.
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by jim, essex
Thursday, April 01 2010, 5:00PM
“potty petra are you pulling my leg you came to my county and never told me, where did you go petra to the colchester zoo awe, were there nice animals like giraffe and elephants and lions , did you poo yr pants on the way did you need the special room at the back of the bus, petra did the wheels go round and round, did you get sedated on your way home lol”
by the pantomine baddie, kettering theatre
Thursday, April 01 2010, 4:30PM
“"O yes we are"”
by the pantomine goodie, kettering theatre
Thursday, April 01 2010, 4:29PM
“"O no your not"”
by the pantomime villain, kettering theatre
Thursday, April 01 2010, 4:27PM
“potty peter stone, northants
"O yes we are"”
by kinky ken, kettering care in the community special bus driver
Thursday, April 01 2010, 3:39PM
“potty peter stone is the best behaved patient on the way to matches but if palace lose we have to sedate him& put him in a straight jacket for the journey home on the special bus.”
by Peter, northants
Thursday, April 01 2010, 2:39PM
“Whoever you are why don't you give it up. You aren't funny or clever.
You haven't even the courage to show your own name.”
by mad potty peter stone, essex
Thursday, April 01 2010, 1:40PM
“mad mick i,m very well behaved on my day trips, i only need 2 carers and a travel bag with me at all times, and the bus is yellow and green with 4 big wheels and a steering wheel. and just in case i have an accident while traveling we have a special room at the back for changing,”
by mad mick, bethlem royal hospital
Thursday, April 01 2010, 1:05PM
“potty peter stone,
how come you are allowed to travel out of northants?
we are not allowed to travel over a 3 mile radius unless we are with a trained carer & travel on the special bus.
potty peter, when you travel to palace games how many care in the community carers come with you & has your special bus got red & blue stripes?.”
by Peter, northants
Thursday, April 01 2010, 10:42AM
“Agreed, he was immense and when both he and Lawrence slid in the box to prevent a cross going over was awesome, they both got up and man hugged each other, sheer passion and determination. Brilliant.”
by Pete W, Hemel Hempstead
Wednesday, March 31 2010, 6:09PM
“Have to say I was really worried for his future when he was sent home before the Forest game. How amazing is he, playing two full games of ninety minutes after such a long absence. He was an absolute rock last night. In Davis's defence, he is great in the air but just wish he wasn't so prone to do something stupid without warning.”