Across the park, the media's favourite son, can't help himself either, questioning the Everton crowd in particular, for the pitch invasion, quickly forgetting the one man pitch encroachment by himself following the Origi last minute Derby winner a few years ago.

Maybe he's forgotten.

On the player front, much as I respect the efforts of the current squad over the last few traumatic weeks, Frank needs to be ruthless. In midfield, we have 'no legs' and are often overrun.

Massive clear out of the deadwood (not going to be easy I know), but we need young hungry players with potential, to really move this club forward.

I can't add anything that hasn't been said about the night.

Your player ratings are there or thereabouts as I saw it. Maybe a bit harsh on Pickford given that vital save when it was still 2-1?

Forgetting the debacle of their second, I thought Holgate played possibly one of his best games. Something has changed in him. He looks more assured and is taking responsibility. A different player from earlier in the season. Keane was also immense. Richarlison gave everything as always and a special mention has to go to the much maligned Iwobi.

It's not the only reason, but that header alone earns man of the match.

I know you have been a critic of our CBs all season and with good reason at times but I agree with the part that both Holgate and Keane have played in our last 8 or 9 games. I definitely think there has been a completely different mindset from Holgate who looks more assured than he has ever done, and he is a lot more dependable than he has been previous. Likewise Keane, I think with the mindset of the fans not to criticize any mistakes from any player in the run in has helped Keane probably more than any other player apart from Iwobi. I also think that we will need another CB for next season as Branthwaite still looks raw and needs to be sent out on loan to a championship side to help him progress.

I was delighted with Frank making Dele his first sub on Thursday, I think Dele was taken back by the reception he got when he came on to warm up at half time. I cant for the life of me understand why Frank put his trust in Gomes starting the last 2 games, and Allan not making an appearance in the last few games despite Frank calling him a warrior only 6 weeks back. I think Dele brought a calmness and a composure to our play when he came on, maybe dele is like some top class racehorses show nothing on the training ground but on the course come alive.

I do think Franks biggest job before the start of next season is to somehow get more goals from this side, and especially from midfield which have been sadly lacking in goals all season.

Unlike at Watford where he waited until I think the 75th minute, the manager spotted it and made a decisive change early. I know the circumstances were different, but credit where due.

Calvert Lewin was a yard short most of the night and Gray played a big part in his goal with a pin pint accurate cross.Calvert Lewin was a yard behind the defensive line.

I also thought DCL had a very good game, and I thought getting Iwobi’s energy into the midfield, and Deli Ali, closer to Richarlison and Dominic, made us so much more effective, and rather than blaming Gomes, I just hope Lampard continues to learn from his mistakes!

A sobering thought. So many great memories that will differ depending on your vintage. But that match will, I'm sure, make the shortlist.

We're not always going to have the Grand Old Lady. Jeez I love her.

I agree with your player ratings and Man of the Match selection. It has taken Calvert-Lewin 5 months to return to full fitness. He could not have chosen a more timely game to prove it.

I thought Frank should have switched to a back four the moment the first Palace goal went in. It was clear we were short in midfield with both Gomes and Doucouré chasing shadows.

Unless a team has two highly mobile central midfielders capable of covering the ground, 3-4-3 usually becomes 5-2-3 with the wingbacks dragged into the back line. That allows the opposition to control possession and territory.

Health warning. Get some tissues on hand.

Thoughts must quickly be turned to next season and a few positions filled asap and hopefully the importance of the goals from Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison who we must keep as a priority.

I am ambivalent about Pickford. Yes, he has made some great saves but, for me, he introduces panic and uncertainty in defence and there are plenty of good keepers about.

Must go = Gomes, Allan (legs are gone), Tosun, Townsend, Mina, Delph and Rondon hopefully generating some cash and reducing the wage bill. In addition, we should get around £25M for Kean.

Then, as Brian #5 said, we need a goalscoring midfielder (Conor Gallagher on loan would do).

In addition, we need a top defensive midfielder (I don't think Gbamin is that man), a top centre-back and leader (Rudiger would be ideal but he won't come here for obvious reasons) and promote some of the U23s.

I advise everyone to do the same.

Thanks for all your reports this year Paul. Always one I look out for. Enjoy the break. I'm sure we'll be ready to do it all again by August.

The same thing occurred to me, after the game my son and I walked right round the ground, she has just been such a huge part of my life. Some of my very best memories happened within her confines and, no matter how hard the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock tries, it will never replace those.

I guess new generations will be able to make their own memories there but, for me, The Old Lady will never be replaced and I suspect that I will shed a huge tear the day the inevitable happens.

The one thing that made me happy about the winning goal and no one seems to have mentioned it. The foul for the free-kick was given away by Zaha. against Coleman who had been battling against him all night with Zaha moaning to the ref.

Here is to next season, only with the emotions at the top end of the league.