- Can you imagine if we had signed McTominay he is exactly what we need box to box goal scorer he is ripping it up in Italy . -- Button, Wednesday, April 30, 12:27:05am (NoHost/148.252.147.42)
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- Fulham interested in bringing Elliott back ? -- Really ?, Tuesday, April 29, 05:48:38pm (host31-104-138-199.range31-104.btcentralplus.com/31.104.138.199)
Would he come back having seen the dog's abuse he has received everytime he's played for the reds against us ? Is he good enough ? Should we just hope for the rumoured 20% sell on fee if he leaves Liverpool ?
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- No chance, unless he likes the abuse (NT) -- Waterboy, Tuesday, April 29, 06:24:31pm (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
- The scousers would want silly money, not saying we couldn’t do with that type of player, but we’d be blowing our budget on 1 player (NT) -- The RealStantheMan, Tuesday, April 29, 07:20:02pm (cos2-07-b2-v4wan-171693-cust230.vm10.cable.virginm.net/81.109.74.231)
- Wouldn't want him comes across as a CU (NT) -- Also, he's not a very good footballer, Tuesday, April 29, 07:48:11pm (NoHost/90.213.242.75)
- Couldn't watch that hair every week (NT) -- Vidal, Tuesday, April 29, 10:03:02pm (NoHost/80.233.45.109)
- Near the end of their match on Sunday Nunez laid it off for Salah instead of shooting, few seconds later Elliott took a shot when he clearly should (imho) have tried to set up Nunez again. At 5-1 it should have happened. No thanks. (NT) -- Travelex, Tuesday, April 29, 10:05:58pm (cpc104102-brig22-2-0-cust617.3-3.cable.virginm.net/82.9.38.106)
- Mick Conroy turned it around, the nadir being him being shown a second yellow once and the whole of the Enclosure cheering as he trudged off - I'd have Elliott back in a heartbeat but suspect he'll end up in Hounslow (NT) -- j, Tuesday, April 29, 11:50:44pm (NoHost/45.89.242.114)
- 2-1 -- JamieR, Tuesday, April 29, 02:23:00pm (NoHost/171.33.195.182)
I was struck by how the narrative of the two SW6 derbies was almost identical – home team scores in the first half, then away team turns it around with two late goals, including one in injury time – and then how that exact narrative was repeated for a third time against Southampton on Saturday.
Then I thought, hang on that’s what happened at Newcastle too, and kind of the same (in even more dramatic fashion) at home to Brentford.
Then I thought, how many 2-1s have we actually had this season? Turns out it’s 10 out of 34 games. Some kind of record?
What does it all mean? I guess it does suggest we don’t score too many, our defence is ok but not great, we’ve become a bit formulaic to watch and every game is kind of on a knife-edge, one way or the other. Doesn’t seem to matter who we play. Unlike in previous Silva seasons where we would occasionally give someone a walloping, the biggest margin of victory this season has been two goals (five times) and the other nine wins have been by one. Our losses have been even tighter – only twice by two goals, and once by three at home to Wolves. The other eight were by a single goal.
No wonder it’s so stressful watching us - 26/34 games have been either a draw or one-goal margin (i.e. the result still up for grabs) when the final whistle went. No time for either relaxing or despairing with the outcome already settled!
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- It means our defence is constantly under pressure every game as we never put anyone to bed (NT) -- Waterboy, Tuesday, April 29, 02:52:07pm (NoHost/137.22.185.156)
- OMFG, you are so thick. It’s the Premier League FFS, just winning a game is hard enough, let alone winning every game by three or four goals which you seem to expect. Have a little think before you post, you really don’t do yourself any favours. (NT) -- Spencer, Tuesday, April 29, 04:00:57pm (97e15453.skybroadband.com/151.225.84.83)
- Bit harsh. Even a blind man can see Jimenez and Muniz are not up to it at this level. Amount of chances that get created for them should be on 15 goals each. Hopefully we'll get a Premier League quality striker this window... (NT) -- p, Tuesday, April 29, 05:27:04pm (NoHost/90.213.242.75)
- Not harsh at all. Waterboy spouts the same bollocks day after day, week after week. I happen to agree with you, neither Raul or Muniz are ideal over a whole Prem season, but they’ve done well enough, and they’re all we have. We do not have any divine right to ‘put teams to bed’, every victory is hard earned, winning by multiple goals is a bonus. (NT) -- Spencer, Tuesday, April 29, 06:05:14pm (97e15453.skybroadband.com/151.225.84.83)
- Just in case you mean it literally....15 goals each in their combined 3098 mins would make them the Prem's most productive scorers, well ahead of Salah. Even half as many again as they've scored would rank them 2nd to him, alongside Isak. As it is, they are just below Mbueno and just above Mateta in goals per min. And those two are viewed as Prem successes! Either would be good here, but ....if we saw them regularly we'd clearly see them *miss* approx as often as the two that we do see. (NT) -- b+w g., Tuesday, April 29, 07:13:03pm (68.52.159.143.dyn.plus.net/143.159.52.68)
- And this doesn't even take into account any growth from Muniz, which we're already seeing happening before our eyes. Find this line of argument about our strikers to be nonsensical (NT) -- eganonoa, Tuesday, April 29, 07:17:49pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- It’s just lazy, don’t score enough goals, CFs must be rubbish and we never replaced mitro, but any sort of analysis shows it’s a lack of goals from midfield and set pieces which is our Achilles heel, nothing to do with our CFs, I actually think both have done really well, lived off scraps at times given our not so creative midfield. (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, April 29, 07:27:54pm (webdefence-pool-01.cluster-a.forcepoint.net/85.115.52.201)
- 100% agree. Beyond general midfield and free-kicks there's also shots from outside the area. Harry Wilson scores those. Who else though? Robinson and Andreas get themselves in a remarkably large number of decent shooting positions in that regard and rarely even hit the target. Robinson, for instance, has had 42 shots the last three seasons, zero goals. Andreas 148, 9 goals. Meanwhile Berge and Lukic don't even try. They've had 17 shots between them this season (Tete's had 22!). (NT) -- eganonoa, Tuesday, April 29, 07:48:58pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- Sums up why it needs to be Berge OR Lukic if we are to progress. 504 career appearances between them, and just 33 goals. Won't be changing their habits now. (Sander scored excellently for Burnley at CC, but that was his sole goal that season!) (NT) -- b+w g., Tuesday, April 29, 09:35:22pm (68.52.159.143.dyn.plus.net/143.159.52.68)
- We are seen as a soft touch in the transfer market with not necessarily loyaml m n h (NT) -- alanos, Tuesday, April 29, 10:08:14pm (82-132-213-13.dab.02.net/82.132.213.13)
- I disagree in that goals do not have to be scored evenly through the team . There are FAR more goal to be had from Muniz if he can only commit to the club and try his best every game . He is only 23 . Plenty of time to play for other clubs ( bigger than Spurs in the future . Levy has spent £65 and £60m on forwards in the last 2 years . But he knows Muniz is better than both his bargain buys . Chelsea too knows the quality he has so (NT) -- alanos, Tuesday, April 29, 10:26:55pm (82-132-213-13.dab.02.net/82.132.213.13)
- Completely agree. I don't see them together as our best combination. I like the balance of one of them with ESR (safe passer, carries well, runs in box and scores) with a creator like Andreas. If we're to push the boat out over the summer its an upgrade over Andreas I'd be looking for. (NT) -- eganonoa, Tuesday, April 29, 10:43:10pm (NoHost/172.58.240.239)
- HaHahahahahahahaha. (NT) -- HemelRog, Tuesday, April 29, 07:27:33pm (5ec0f8a7.skybroadband.com/94.192.248.167)
- shocking!!! just bean in the new stand and can report : despite announcments it'll be open April. -IS IT THE gamechanger Shad pronounced? -- fst watcher, Tuesday, April 29, 01:46:51pm (62-210-243-153.rev.poneytelecom.eu/62.210.243.153)
its now wont!
why though? same ole same ole.
they already had the markers and orange box open.
both very basic venues. minimal fittings and john lewis bland designs
THIS season they only managed to get the top DECK/sky level done. thats 2 bars on the roof.
They havent even managed to complete the fit out of the chairmans lounge!
and the michelin resturant remains a pipedream (NO takers)
theyve had to plan to use the space for a lower level eateri
also not many takers for the members club and not mamber acts interested in using the TOO SMALL orange box venue
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- Villa Spares -- LMD, Tuesday, April 29, 10:45:42am (host86-153-178-200.range86-153.btcentralplus.com/86.153.178.200)
I am looking for 2x spare tickets for Villa Saturday. Please reply with contact details if you are selling.
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- Walker -Peters -- Mickey, Tuesday, April 29, 08:05:42am (host5-80-69-138.range5-80.btcentralplus.com/5.80.69.138)
on our radar , as Tete unlikely to sign after allegedly refusing contract extension . I thought KWP looked very quick going forward last Saturday and would be a very decent addition
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- Would be disappointed to lose Kenny. (NT) -- White Eagle, Tuesday, April 29, 08:45:31am (host86-165-165-44.range86-165.btcentralplus.com/86.165.165.44)
- Terrific player and would hate to lose him but if he doesn’t want to extend fcuk him.Every player is replaceable.Except maybe The Maestro.Only us the fans are permanent. (NT) -- HemelRog, Tuesday, April 29, 08:56:38am (5ec0f8a7.skybroadband.com/94.192.248.167)
- Agreed - Kenny is the best right back we’ve had for a long time. And can people stop posting the nonsense below, please? (NT) -- Andrew in Bath, Tuesday, April 29, 09:00:07am (NoHost/90.210.119.115)
- No brainer, if he isn’t asking for a ridiculous signing fee and wages. Kenny has been great, but plenty of injuries, doesn’t offer a huge amount going forward, think KWP will be an upgrade and younger, saints fans have loved him. I’d be happy to move cast on as well, if we want to challenge top 7 again don’t think he’s good enough, where’s the next RB version of Robbo. (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, April 29, 09:01:55am (cpc113812-lea23-2-0-cust213.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.26.216.214)
- Would be excellent business on a free, which is probably going to be the strategy heading into this summer if our FFP headroom is as lean as some suggest. If we could generate cash by selling 1 or 2 players, then Liam Delap would be an ambitious and much needed addition. We desperately need a proper striker. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, April 29, 09:24:31am (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- Definitely. Will continue to bang the Walker -Peters drum. It might not fit the new model where we have the right-back tucking in, but he's perfect for the previous seasons of inverted forwards and bombing full-backs. Perhaps that's not where the game is headed. But I think if we want to have three at the back when in possession, we could do worse than dropping Berge there vs tucking in the RB. I've not liked how incredibly left-sided we've became. Walker-Peters is the perfect antidote. (NT) -- eganono, Tuesday, April 29, 02:35:12pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- Thought he looked good on Saturday, but the possibility of losing 2 such quality wing backs in both Tete and Robinson is a bit scary. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Tuesday, April 29, 03:03:55pm (host-78-148-4-34.as13285.net/78.148.4.34)
- Saturday -- Dan, Tuesday, April 29, 07:38:00am (ptr102.highnet.com/31.216.2.102)
Plans have changed and now can make Saturday but obviously left it too late to get one via the club now.
After two spares for Saturday if anyone can help?
Cheers
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- Football 365 giving advice to the newly promoted clubs -- Jungle J, Monday, April 28, 11:23:27am (cpc124440-croy27-2-0-cust52.19-2.cable.virginm.net/77.101.86.53)
Really interesting (and funny) article on F365 with advice to Leeds on Burnley on how to somehow survive next season - they take lessons from the last few promoted sides to stay up..
Too long to post here, but the key lessons:
- from Fulham staying up: "Appoint the perfect manager in the Championship" - appointing Silva was a masterstroke
- from Bournemouth staying up: "Sack Scott Parker" LOL
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="https://www.football365.com/news/opinion-leeds-burnley-relegation-sack-parker-points-deduction-transfers">https://www.football365.com/news/opinion-leeds-burnley-relegation-sack-parker-points-deduction-transfers</a>
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- Adama -- Paddington in Peru, Sunday, April 27, 06:49:52pm (92.40.178.173.threembb.co.uk/92.40.178.173)
Yes, he's frustrating, but quite a few times he's been the only one who can take on a defender or two, get to the byline (or cut inside) and put in the vital cross that gives us a goal.
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- Adama and ESR changed thé game when they came on. (NT) -- GA, Sunday, April 27, 07:27:52pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- He is very inconsistent as we know but he has done some unbelievable things this season his performance against Nottingham Forest was exceptional his performance away at Chelscum was really good he can definitely make things happen. But is he worth another contract 🤷♂️ (NT) -- Button, Sunday, April 27, 09:37:51pm (NoHost/148.252.147.42)
- He's well known for his lack of end product, that said he can fire crosses in pretty well. 2nd highest in assists, with piecemeal game time (relative to others) (NT) -- HE, Monday, April 28, 12:00:34am (lewi-28-b2-v4wan-166893-cust665.vm4.cable.virginm.net/86.16.2.154)
- When any one, or combination of, Adama, Wilson, Sess, are on the pitch, we look far more direct, far more threatening. A big frustration this season has been us having plenty of the ball with little threat. These 3 are our game changers. His end product is a big question, but he installs fear in defences, fear leads to mistakes. Well worth an extension IMO unless we can upgrade significantly. (NT) -- ASPT, Monday, April 28, 05:00:14am (NoHost/114.129.187.208)
- A contract extension ! No no no that’s not the Fulham way . Why extend valuable player’s contract just turned 29 when you can let him leave on a free . It’s not as if there are any limits on what we can spend . Contact extensions are for cissies , ask Eganonoa and Henry Eganonoa and all the other Eganonoas . (NT) -- alanos, Monday, April 28, 08:27:00am (82-132-214-65.dab.02.net/82.132.214.65)
- Nothing more than an impact sub … (NT) -- View from the Riverside, Monday, April 28, 11:10:12am (NoHost/104.28.40.135)
- We have an option for a further year on his contract. We are thin at wide positions so I expect us to exercise the option (NT) -- ju, Monday, April 28, 11:17:58am (cpc124440-croy27-2-0-cust52.19-2.cable.virginm.net/77.101.86.53)
- He offers us something the rest of the squad let alone first 11 dont and thats pace - our forward line is incredibly slow (NT) -- Jay, Monday, April 28, 01:31:43pm (host109-153-67-179.range109-153.btcentralplus.com/109.153.67.179)
- Given how we compress play on the left and how we're asking our right-back to tuck in as another central defender when in possession, I think Adama's pretty crucial. I don't think it absolutely necessary that he scores goals if he continues to create. The bigger challenge is his defensive work. Marco's talked about him being out of puff after his big runs, which is fair enough. But even when he's in position, he seems clueless defensively. Still see no reason not to trigger the option. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, April 28, 01:59:13pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- The European Conference League -- Gary Elkins Shin Pad, Sunday, April 27, 06:21:56pm (NoHost/2.220.40.27)
This third rate European competition that you are all creaming yourselves over has so far meant an additional 12 games for Chelsea with more to come,
Does anybody on here seriously think we have a squad that could in anyway cope with that additional workload?
How many additions would we need and could you see it happening?
I can see lots of odd results before the season ends with teams trying to avoid qualifying for such a meaningless competition that raises zero revenue.
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- Agree, but it depends on whether we need to keep Silva. I know fans get a chance to blow cash on foreign away trips, but no we are not truly in a position to cope. Then again, are B'mouth/Palace/Brentford? I personally prefer a decent prem season without fear of relegation (NT) -- CB 65+ years watching Fulham promise to deceive, Sunday, April 27, 07:01:11pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
- Sort of agree with you, but then again, if we don't aspire to achieve something, like playing in Europe, then perhaps why are we bothering? (NT) -- GTS, Sunday, April 27, 07:04:02pm (NoHost/2.220.215.37)
- What we should aspire to? (NT) -- Sam, Sunday, April 27, 07:28:06pm (cpc159747-finc22-2-0-cust115.4-2.cable.virginm.net/81.108.184.116)
- We coped under Roy.It would be a chance to give youngsters some experience and utilise the SQUAD.Pretty sure it wouldn’t get us relegated.The only people creaming themselves are in your over vivid imagination.Might be totally wrong of course. (NT) -- HemelRog, Sunday, April 27, 07:44:43pm (5ec0f8a7.skybroadband.com/94.192.248.167)
- European Tour would be great. Something like £20m and place in Europa League for winning. But it's more about the exposure and development of the club (NT) -- Magic Matt, Sunday, April 27, 10:52:33pm (97e211ab.skybroadband.com/151.226.17.171)
- We lost out in the FA Cup but now have four ‘cup final’ matches. We have just got to prepare in order to win all these games and then worry about next season. At least we have a realistic chance to beat our highest ever points tally in the Premiership and all our opponents will desperately want to beat us so there should not be any meaningless end of season type games. (NT) -- Ted White, Monday, April 28, 12:03:39am (host86-178-46-130.range86-178.btcentralplus.com/86.178.46.130)
- I find all this hand wringing over the impact of a potential European tour to be a bit bizarre. Impact on what? We've had two seasons in a row where the promoted teams went straight down. Maybe Leeds are big enough to counter that next year. But we're so far from relegation fodder its not a serious consideration at this stage. But similarly, we have little hope for a top-5 finish. Our chances of ever winning anything come from cups. An extra cup gives us one more chance at that (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, April 28, 02:52:48am (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- I mentioned this a while back too and honestly right now I wouldn’t want a extra europeans matches to add onto next season we just don’t have the squad to compete domestically and I in Europe -- Jt20, Wednesday, April 30, 02:25:40am (NoHost/146.75.146.27)
- Does 8th get into Europe unless palace win the cup? Surely we're favourites now.ahead of the 3B's? -- Riverside Roger, Sunday, April 27, 04:02:24pm (NoHost/31.94.12.42)
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- Yep, down to 7th or 8th. Bournemouth's run-in arguably looks tougher than either ours or Brighton's (NT) -- FFC in Brighton., Sunday, April 27, 04:27:27pm (NoHost/2.120.137.10)
- Brentford will finish above us (NT) -- Waterboy, Sunday, April 27, 10:01:23pm (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
- If Ch*ls** win the Conference League, the Premier League gets another place in European competition. Assuming they qualify for the CL or EL via the league, the extra place in Europe will trickle down (NT) -- El Pato, Monday, April 28, 05:33:32pm (NoHost/130.255.28.185)
- Man Utd (bless them!) 96 min eqauliser with B'Mouth. We stay 8th! -- CB, Sunday, April 27, 04:00:06pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
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- Yes indeed , now back in our hands . Just how much do we want this ?? Bournemouth ( without their CF) away at Arsenal next weekend whilst Brighton host Newcastle . (NT) -- Mickey, Sunday, April 27, 04:05:52pm (82-132-215-63.dab.02.net/82.132.215.63)
- B’mouth blown it. Last 3 games Arse (A) Villa (H) Man C(A)….meanwhile Brighton have Newc (H) Wolves (A) L’pool (H) Spurs (A)….but now it’s ours to lose. It’s gonna get emotional. (NT) -- Bad Boy, Sunday, April 27, 04:38:41pm (NoHost/2.222.160.125)
- B'Mouth’s match against Man City will now have to be rearranged as City play the FA Cup final that weekend. Hopefully City will be worn out by the time we play them (NT) -- Arfa Mo, Sunday, April 27, 07:27:20pm (201.232.213.195.dyn.plus.net/195.213.232.201)
- Lukic -- Ra's al Ghul, Sunday, April 27, 01:18:11pm (NoHost/212.132.246.99)
Quick mention for Sasa who took control of the midfield yesterday and started to move the ball quicker. A lot of media talk about Adama changing the game, but for me Sasa was the foundation for that victory. Proper footballer. Nonissue with Sess getting MotM as he was best player on the pitch, but Sasa was tactically key
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- Antonee Robinson playing 9 holes and being interviewed by Tubes on golf life , just uploaded on YT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_18-HpqRC4 -- Worth a look. Good FFC content included, Sunday, April 27, 09:12:04am (maid-09-b2-v4wan-169800-cust2795.vm41.cable.virginm.net/92.239.74.236)
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- Fulhamish -- Greenpole, Saturday, April 26, 07:06:43pm (82-132-235-138.dab.02.net/82.132.235.138)
Fulhamish is finishing 8th and having crystal palace our fellow London rivals who also has never won jack all in their history beat us painfully at the doors of Wembley and then pinch our Europe spot. Damn.
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- If city or forest beat them in the final (assuming both are in europa or champs spots via the league), then they won’t qualify as runners up of FA cup will they? Amazing how similar a game it was to ours, eze magic outside the box, then they’re where they want to be, sit deep, defend set pieces for fun and sarr scorers on the counter. Goes to show how difficult it is against them, if they take the lead, beaten villa 3 times this season. (NT) -- Henry1879, Saturday, April 26, 07:25:45pm (cpc113812-lea23-2-0-cust213.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.26.216.214)
- Thank marco and the players for that we’ve showed no ambition second half of the season and the cherry on top will be Brentford finishing above us now that’s what I call fulhamish (NT) -- typicalfulham, Saturday, April 26, 07:42:53pm (NoHost/45.11.80.87)
- Natural born killers -- eXecutionEr, Saturday, April 26, 06:00:36pm (mort-08-b2-v4wan-172685-cust235.vm24.cable.virginm.net/77.99.132.236)
Watching since late 70s, Ryan is up there with most natural finishers I’ve seen: Davies & Horsfield. Saha & Mitro too, but they needed lots of chances.
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- And the more valid point is tha he can play anywhere ( probably do an admirable job at centre half ) without a weakness in his game . A great deal getting him back. (NT) -- Cloudy weather, Saturday, April 26, 06:15:57pm (2e409fa8.skybroadband.com/46.64.159.168)
- He and Muniz seem to have a knack for scoring from impossible angles. And he and ESR seem to have an innate ability to find space in the box, making intelligent runs. Reckon we're going to get a ton of goals out of those three next year. How Sess scored that one today I do not know. (NT) -- eganonoa, Saturday, April 26, 06:20:55pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- That goal today was suberb. Maybe my favorite goal of the season. I love this renaissance for Sess. For a non forward and sometimes defender, he has an uncanny knack of finding the net (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, April 27, 12:45:39am (cpc96906-walt25-2-0-cust362.13-2.cable.virginm.net/82.13.233.107)
- Re: Natural born killers (NT) -- Someone take note Ryan Sess is not a Left Back, Sunday, April 27, 03:18:35am (host-2-102-161-56.as13285.net/2.102.161.56)
- At the start of the season he had scored more goals for this club than anyone we have in that position, yet we don't see him until Feb (NT) -- Waterboy, Sunday, April 27, 10:15:41am (NoHost/85.255.233.116)
- His little run along the edge of the 6th yard box to make the header was brilliant. He could go on to do a Lookman and have a great late career. (NT) -- Too Many Daves, Sunday, April 27, 11:00:46am (unn-79-127-146-3.datapacket.com/79.127.146.3)
- Any idea what Rodrigo's injury is all about? -- //, Saturday, April 26, 05:55:15pm (cpc83661-brig20-2-0-cust519.3-3.cable.virginm.net/82.28.106.8)
Everywhere I've looked says 'unspecified injury', which is a bit vague.
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- Sess -- Hampton White, Saturday, April 26, 05:16:42pm (NoHost/62.56.94.62)
Ryan Sessegnon, who has mostly been confined to the bench this season, has now scored twice as many Premier League goals for Fulham this year as he did in four years at Tottenham. With the benefit of hindsight, he was without a doubt the best signing we made last Summer. We should be getting him to sign a longer term contract as a priority.
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- Shame about brighton -- Greenpole, Saturday, April 26, 05:03:12pm (82-132-233-128.dab.02.net/82.132.233.128)
Now come on Villa, make it a good day. Time for them to give us back a little favour!
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- Well done Fulham: Got the win good substitutions by Marco well done the whites ! -- Alboy, Saturday, April 26, 05:01:13pm (host81-141-215-112.range81-141.btcentralplus.com/81.141.215.112)
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- Deus Ex Machina -- Greenpole, Saturday, April 26, 04:56:19pm (82-132-233-128.dab.02.net/82.132.233.128)
HABEMUS SESSESGNON
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- Sess Yessssssssssssssssss! -- CB, Saturday, April 26, 04:54:09pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
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- Thank f*** for that.... ESR -- CB, Saturday, April 26, 04:34:28pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
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- Iwobi and Wilson both now in the middle -- eganonoa, Saturday, April 26, 04:12:14pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
Should learn a lot. Both now in positions they play for their country. Both the types of player you'd think can open up stubborn defenses. We need something because that first half was about as flat as it gets
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- Genius -- eXecutionEr, Saturday, April 26, 04:03:02pm (mort-08-b2-v4wan-172685-cust235.vm24.cable.virginm.net/77.99.132.236)
Love Silva, but…
This is a team that is capable of 20 minute bursts (v Liverpool, Spurs etc.) The rest of the time we look like conceding, and/or pass the ball slowly around the opposition 18 yard box, until a cross is lofted in to be headed away by the packed defence.
Where’s the Plan B? Where are the goals from Berge & Lukic (put this down to inflexible tactics). The fact Silva and the team can’t put in a rounded 90 minutes’ performance is worrying/telling.
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- Saying for weeks Liverpool game papering over the cracks we are awful no desire no tempo sideways crap set pieces awful can’t keep a clean sheet walking into a nightmare next season . It is not good enough put a rocket up them we are to nice 😡🤬🤬🤬🤬 -- Button, Saturday, April 26, 03:52:14pm (cpc121148-nmal24-2-0-cust131.19-2.cable.virginm.net/77.100.25.132)
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- H/T …..Fulham 10 shots …..0 ….on target -- Ffc, Saturday, April 26, 03:50:28pm (NoHost/95.146.111.232)
Utter rubbish
Do the players know Silva’s jumping ship for Spurs ???
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- Going to struggle next season -- cam, Saturday, April 26, 03:47:43pm (LuxembourgTorNew11.Quetzalcoatl-relays.org/107.189.13.253)
whats going on inside the CXlub?
Marco, players, coaching
somethings not right here!
playing like we are the worse team in the PL
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- Fulham 7 (corners) 0 Soton (0 corners) 1. Still we have Vinicius on the bench. -- CB, Saturday, April 26, 03:46:16pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
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Here we go 1-0 from free kick. -- CB, Saturday, April 26, 03:16:51pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
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- Intriguing Team -- eganonoa, Saturday, April 26, 02:48:08pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
No Robinson, so Sess is presumably the left back. Good to see how he does there.
Some combination or Berge, Andreas, Willian, Wilson and Iwobi in the middle. Most likely Iwobi finally getting a run out in the middle, though I'd be interested in seeing Wilson there as he is for Wales. Like this:
Leno; Sess, Bassey, Anderson, Tete; Berge, Andreas, Wilaon; Willian, Raul, Iwobi
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So we have it! -- See you Southend lads, Saturday, April 26, 01:51:55pm (07417cc5-0862-4985-a2a1-ab4548e30492.fr-par-2.baremetal.scw.cloud/51.159.194.246)
Both Muniz AND Anthony Robinson 'FOR SALE' signs up..?
One would do the job, but both>?
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- Both rested carrying injuries more likely. Certainly Jedi. (NT) -- CB, Saturday, April 26, 02:06:50pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
- It's the right time to sell Robinson, especially if the £50 million rumoured is accurate. I'm not sure if the reported interest in Muniz has any credibility but again, that figure of £50 million was rumoured recently with Chelsea I think. At 24, having done very little, we'd be mad to refuse. (NT) -- Samuel, Saturday, April 26, 02:13:00pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- It was clear Muniz limped all the way through the first half at Bournemouth, probably playing on means he’s out for the season, big mistake. (NT) -- Straw Clutchers Anonymous, Saturday, April 26, 02:13:44pm (82-132-212-84.dab.02.net/82.132.212.84)
- Willian -- alanos, Saturday, April 26, 10:56:56am (82-132-215-133.dab.02.net/82.132.215.133)
No longer needed . While he had a great couple of years here , this last year has been a mistake , not least because he sees himself as a football agent and will naturally have an influence on fellow Brazilian players .Muniz but also Pereira . Does anyone seriously think Chelsea’s entertainment of Muniz agents is without input from their former player . His football contribution has been negligible and we could have given Sessegnon more minutes earlier .
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- fairplay to SHAD -- breadstix, Saturday, April 26, 10:55:05am (frhb90832ds.ikexpress.com/185.246.87.210)
Did anyone notice how the Jaguars maid the NFLs drafts most daring and headline move to sign the BEST player in it?
also to note JAGs stuck last season and sacked everyone
SO they have a NEW GM
, NEW HC and staff
yet it was TK, not his father and sister (BOTH also present)
yes TK was the Khan who headlined the Draft show
signs Shad is nearing retirement and passing down the Sports Franchise to his son. Or Daughter!
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- Europe -- TK, Saturday, April 26, 09:52:01am (cpc90798-farn10-2-0-cust759.6-2.cable.virginm.net/86.8.194.248)
Anyone know what happens in the following scenario?
Arsenal win CL
Spurs or Man U win Europa
Chelsea win Conference
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- At least Silva -- alanos, Friday, April 25, 10:51:11pm (82-132-214-104.dab.02.net/82.132.214.104)
Doesn’t have a mystery injury . And oh when I said months ago Muniz was only playing half -arsed and Tottenham under loathsome Levy would almost certainly try to get him on the cheap ,alongside Silva , and it was inexplicable criminal negligence not to have prioritised a contract extension ( in fact all too explicable ) oh how you laughed . Ha ha he he
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- Silva is pushing to leave -- Darren, Friday, April 25, 03:49:40pm (NoHost/89.19.88.64)
My source works at Motspur. Take it or leave it
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- Poster on 'Thats so Craven' said the same thing last week. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Friday, April 25, 03:57:44pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Wouldn't be a surprise. Qualification for Europe with suitable backing from those that hold the purse strings might be an incentive to stay a while longer ? (NT) -- FFC in Brighton., Friday, April 25, 04:07:26pm (uk-144-138.toob.co.uk/145.40.144.138)
- It's unlikely someone who works at Motspur Park would know the conversations that Silva was having with the Khans. Highly unlikely. Just sounds like someone thinking something is plausible and trying to palm it off as ITK (NT) -- Jim© The Devon IP, Friday, April 25, 04:25:58pm (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- Has been for a while. (NT) -- woodman, Friday, April 25, 04:36:01pm (NoHost/46.31.84.144)
- Tony Khan BBC 15 April….”we’re having a tremendous season….great team…great coach…great squad…great players…great dressing room…really great people…best fans…a really great season…great relationship with my father…Marco is a great man”…….So everything is, er, great then. Just more guff I reckon. (NT) -- Bad Boy, Friday, April 25, 05:26:54pm (NoHost/2.222.160.125)
- Who to believe , an esteemed Co-Owner and highly knowledgeable and sought -after DoF or a few baseless rumours ? (NT) -- Mickey, Friday, April 25, 05:45:04pm (host5-80-69-138.range5-80.btcentralplus.com/5.80.69.138)
- Tell you what Mickey. Of all the thoughtless, arrogant, opinionated quotes from TK (and it’s a long list) this little gem is the ultimate in toe curling cringe….”It’s a real thing we’ve built, a family environment, a close knit club.” Well feck me sideways, what an absolute lack of care, consideration and regard for all and everything that went before. Just my opinion, but TK’s found new depths in which to sink. (NT) -- Bad Boy, Friday, April 25, 06:07:33pm (NoHost/2.222.160.125)
- Re: Silva is pushing to leave: What a load of rubbish noone knows what is going on. What we do know is silva is highly thought of by the owners staff and players. If he gets the right contract and financial backing he will stay. We are on the start of a journey. (NT) -- Alboy, Friday, April 25, 10:21:15pm (ec2-18-134-73-122.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/18.134.73.122)
- While the source is tenuous the message is feasible. And replacement being lined up. (NT) -- CB, Saturday, April 26, 07:25:17am (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
- Surely he’d only be *pushing* for a move if he is aware of firm interest and there is an obvious suitor at the moment. So *if* true then it will probably come down to an agreement on compensation (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Saturday, April 26, 12:51:59pm (host109-152-240-113.range109-152.btcentralplus.com/109.152.240.113)
- Those going to the match tomorrow where is everyone drinking? -- BT, Friday, April 25, 01:36:14pm (NoHost/213.108.110.35)
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- How the mighty have fallen. -- old codger, Friday, April 25, 08:48:54am (cpc96298-lewi18-2-0-cust351.2-4.cable.virginm.net/86.3.237.96)
Mark Hughes ex Wales, Blackburn, Man City, Fulham, Qpr, Stoke, Southampton and Bradford manager is now the manager of Carlisle and about to be relegated out of the Football League.
Proves the point again that ex professional footballers, especially famous ones, rarely make good managers. Will Owners learn? Doubt it.
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- Thick As Thieves -- The Man With No Name, Friday, April 25, 08:20:07am (238.75.189.80.dyn.plus.net/80.189.75.238)
Rewind TV will be showing this next month.
Bob Hoskins and John Thaw as warring brothers in law stuck together by their love of FFC. Made years before they were famous - 1974 - I remember it fondly.
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- Surprised we haven't been linked with Vardy? :) Fits fits our historic profile. -- CB, Thursday, April 24, 06:07:35pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
Just 38 got a year or 2 in him yet.
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- I bet his Missus will be looking nervously at their bank balance. Shopping at Lidl next season? (NT) -- old codger, Friday, April 25, 08:54:30am (cpc96298-lewi18-2-0-cust351.2-4.cable.virginm.net/86.3.237.96)
- What Fulham buy a striker. Don’t think so. What about another midfielder. (NT) -- J krankie Sutton, Friday, April 25, 12:36:47pm (NoHost/82.132.187.196)
- Too young (NT) -- El Pato, Friday, April 25, 01:32:39pm (NoHost/130.255.28.185)
- Would have been a decent signing last summer, certainly better than what we currently have. (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, April 25, 01:51:18pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- How have we spent nearly 100 million on a new stand and completely dropped the ball on it? How does Macintosh still have a job? -- Querty, Thursday, April 24, 12:11:47pm (NoHost/89.19.88.127)
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- Trying to get it built during Covid didn’t help. Overheads to keep it going must have been enormous. (NT) -- bs, Thursday, April 24, 02:39:04pm (NoHost/90.196.2.45)
- And the heavy weight haulage was by river. Should have been quicker, more efficient and less expensive. Blimey, when compared to new sites and new stadiums at Arsenal, Tottenham & Brighton to name a few it just highlights the cock ups and inefficiencies at our end. (NT) -- Bad Boy, Thursday, April 24, 04:33:50pm (NoHost/2.222.160.125)
- The same way we spent nearly £60 million on two players who haven't improved the team. The people behind the decision process are not performing or up to scratch. (NT) -- Samuel, Thursday, April 24, 05:34:24pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- totally agree. Its been a debacle and actually when you look at the planning - the loos for instance - did they draw the plans with blindfolds on? The finish in the bar areas etc is cheap and a simple thing... we must be the only club in the FL that does not serve chips!! not fryers anywhere. As a long term season ticket holder I was told we would get our seat back when it was built. that was a lie (NT) -- View from the Riverside, Friday, April 25, 09:33:11am (static-84-9-58-207.vodafonexdsl.co.uk/84.9.58.207)
- So does the FAB make the FST redundant? -- pL, Thursday, April 24, 09:32:09am (NoHost/154.61.128.130)
I for one stopped subscription. Don't see the point of having two
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- Match day plus -- T, Wednesday, April 23, 11:27:54am (cpc90798-farn10-2-0-cust759.6-2.cable.virginm.net/86.8.194.248)
Looking to do this as a treat for a family member - has anyone done it before and is it good?
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- its exactly the same seats you can get for £100-£150 less. But for the extra money you DO get access to the 2nd floor lounge with unlimited small bites, less riffraff, views of the river of course. and of course 3 drinks vouchers. all usable 2 hours pre/post match. (NT) -- gunner jones, Wednesday, April 23, 11:40:12am (ik049099.ikexpress.com/178.170.49.99)
- It depends on what you want from the package. Great lounge area, good toilets, we have great seats, vouchers given for drinks and food. Open early and closes late so time to relax before and after the match. We chose it being in our 70’s for the comfort, being able to use the lifts, decent seats and somewhere to sit inside to warm up, stay dry, before and after games and at half time. If you are more interested in food and drink probably not great value. (NT) -- Riversider, Wednesday, April 23, 11:47:06am (NoHost/185.192.69.125)
- did - here is what I found. Not enough seats for all the people in the lounge. Food is not unlimited you get tickets and the food is pretty much what you get in the vans downstairs. Booze similiar - ticketed. The seats are good views. Is it worth it? yes at £100.but they need to sort the lounge space out (NT) -- View from the Riverside, Wednesday, April 23, 12:58:11pm (mail.anmcomms.com/62.133.14.178)
- The cards were rather stacked in your favour mate - every time. -- Rupert, Wednesday, April 23, 10:51:45am (NoHost/94.13.252.210)
And you almost - er - 'messed' ours up.
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/how-scott-parkers-burnley-promotion-compares-to-fulham-and-bournemouth-achievements-5092630">https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/how-scott-parkers-burnley-promotion-compares-to-fulham-and-bournemouth-achievements-5092630</a>
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- As you know, there are other platforms to talk Fulham on. If we all moved from here the 'spoiler's' satisfaction would likely be significant, but short lived. -- Mr Kurkurusa, Wednesday, April 23, 10:35:13am (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
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- TIFF's weakness -- no registration, ephemeral posts, no need for an app beyond a browser -- is it's strength. Makes for a better, less permanent discussion, open to all. Rough with the smooth. Doesn't really matter that we occasionally have to put up with something like this. So much better that FoF, and others. (NT) -- eganonoa, Wednesday, April 23, 11:35:39am (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- Have you tried 'That's so Craven' on the Discord app? I think it needs a broader congregation, but I much prefer it's content and discussion to hear. But yes it can be hard to follow threads. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Wednesday, April 23, 12:55:48pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Specifically it is an app and requires registration. I don't use Discord, as I'm not a gamer. And I have already far too many apps to manage. Have no interest in switching to another platform, especially not one that requires yet another app to manage, registration, etc. TIFF, for all its faults, is one of the last places I go to on the internet that can be truly anonymous, ephemeral and open. With that comes the weakness of this idiot. But it's a small price to pay (NT) -- eganonoa, Wednesday, April 23, 01:10:31pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- It's not only that poster though is it. And why can't you be open, honest and identifiable? (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Wednesday, April 23, 02:12:54pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- You can. Always post with the same handle; don't use VPNs. But modern internet is crap. Walled gardens requiring separate apps, maintenance and space, and the provision of personal info to multiple companies who sell it for ads and get breached by criminals and spammers. Persistent forums where everything you write is preserved indefinitely and people continue discussions ad-nauseam, inc replying to and bumping years-old discussions. It's stupid. TIFF/old web is good (NT) -- eganonoa, Wednesday, April 23, 03:33:35pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- Tiff might have annonymity but you can't share media, photos or files. Tiff is like using dial up, when you could be using fibre optic 5g broadband. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Wednesday, April 23, 11:06:30pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Then why are you posting here? Do you run the Discord group? I find it odd that you are here but complain about being here. Weird. (NT) -- RR, Wednesday, April 23, 11:28:32pm (regus.net/50.238.80.70)
- I can buy two newspapers at my local shop and no one bats an eyelid! (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Thursday, April 24, 11:10:31am (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- But do you dislike one of them and buy it anyway? Sounds like a problem you should be working out. (NT) -- RR, Friday, April 25, 03:36:18am (NoHost/104.220.143.92)
- No I don't dislike this forum, but I like many are tired of the people who post on here because they like to, I guess, trigger negative emotions in other posters and readers. I know it's an unrealistic suggestion of mine, but wouldn't it be good if we could all communicate on a forum where people can't get away with sabotage, irrelevent posts, racism etc, and where you have the potential to share video, files, pictures etc. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Friday, April 25, 12:55:16pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- There is not a single online space without people who like to "trigger negative emotions in other posters and readers". That's the internet, old and new, and has been true since the usenet days. Sometimes I like to watch TV, sometimes I like to read. Sometimes I like to write texts on a message board that requires no log in, no personal information, has no ads and is generally old-school with a bunch of old fuckers who've been supporting Fulham through thick and thin for 30, 40, 50, 60-odd years (NT) -- eganonoa, Friday, April 25, 04:16:01pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- TIFF Is a pretty rare and special place in that regard. There are idiots, of course, and people whose views I don't agree with. But that doesn't make it not worth taking the rough with the smooth. And noticeably there's been a lot fewer of the old "I'm done with this board" posts in the last couple years. It's going well. (NT) -- eganonoa, Friday, April 25, 04:16:40pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- The ability to chip in at a precise point of detail in a thread (without needing to quote before replying) particularly appeals -- and is unique to TIFF. This sometimes makes for exceptionally fine discussions. All human life is represented of course, and some of it you would shun in real life. But still, something to be said for exposure to behaviours, mental states and credulities that you'd not encounter otherwise. (NT) -- b+w g., Sunday, April 27, 11:19:23am (host81-159-15-98.range81-159.btcentralplus.com/81.159.15.98)
- Serious intent Burnley could be about to drop 38.5 million on 17 year old Argentinian Franco Mastantuono . -- Button, Wednesday, April 23, 03:29:12am (NoHost/85.255.233.213)
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- St George's Day -- A, Wednesday, April 23, 12:10:00am (NoHost/90.194.211.57)
May I be the first to wish all a hale & hearty St George's Day!
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- May I be the first to say England is stupid having a patron saint who never went to Britain and is Middle Eastern. (NT) -- Mark Latham's One Nation, Wednesday, April 23, 04:30:48am (NoHost/63.70.5.32)
- Also stupid for having a national anthem about a non-existent diety, God, giving a blessing to a parasitical monarch. Land of Hope and Glory is simply laughable considering Britain is rapidly becoming a third world nation and Jerusalem is about a city in Israel/Palestine. English/British patriotism really is absurdly sad and pathetic. (NT) -- Mark Latham's One Nation, Wednesday, April 23, 04:53:16am (NoHost/63.70.5.32)
- It's not St George's Day today. This year it is on the 28th April because of when Easter falls. Google it (NT) -- Archbishop of Canterbury, Wednesday, April 23, 09:17:43pm (114.57.240.188.baremetal.zare.com/188.240.57.114)
- Reflections on Sunday -- View from the Riverside, Tuesday, April 22, 05:32:08pm (NoHost/104.28.40.133)
Listening to the Pods and reflecting on Sunday we don't have the squad for Europe right now.
We need a clear out and to strengthen the squad. We simply don't have the legs for Europe and are finding that we don't have the legs to close out the PL.
For me Cairney really does not serve a purpose any more. A fine servant of the club but the little legs he had have now completely gone. Reed a far better option on Sunday so Tom should be moved on. Adama again it's so clear he flatters to deceive, has no composure and what makes it worse, he simply does not work. Carlos V similarly .. it shows how weak our front line is if he is coming on in a derby. So he too needs to go. Lose those three plus Bender. Willian will go. So that is 5 on their way.
We need to keep Tete at all costs. Robinson too if we can. We need at least one creative central midfielder who grafts, because for me ESR is a luxury and has made little impact this season. I would keep AP but I would relieve him of free kicks and corners - simply not good enough. His energy was evident on Sunday. Am thrilled Ryan is playing but we will need 1-2 wide players if Nelson goes back. And we 1-2 forwards . Most teams have 4-5 attacking options - we have Muniz and Raul supported by Iwobi. We also need a leader .. the last one was Kevin McDonald ....
I would like to see some youngsters get a run in and I would like to see Marco use his subs in a better way and in the long term if we can do one thing in the close season - it is how to see out games. Time and again we have blown it . For every United and Liverpool there is a West Ham or Chelsea performance. 25 pts dropped from winning positions...
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- Interesting this 25 points dropped. I make it 18 dropped and 12 gained from losing position (NT) -- Wayne, Tuesday, April 22, 06:10:35pm (host31-52-136-5.range31-52.btcentralplus.com/31.52.136.5)
- Re: Reflections on Sunday: I believe we need to strengthen in midfield with pace and power added. Also agree we need more strength out wide. Tete agree .Just be kept but we need cover there as well. Three or four good signi ngs will see us push on again next season. Depend how much is available for new players. I can see 3 coming in and 3or 4 leaving (NT) -- Alboy, Tuesday, April 22, 07:42:59pm (host81-141-215-112.range81-141.btcentralplus.com/81.141.215.112)
- The time is right to sell Robbo (NT) -- GA, Tuesday, April 22, 09:18:50pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- I just don't see it. Every year people call for a complete tear down and rebuilding of the squad, then complain that Marco doesn't have a full summer with the squad. I don't see much more than tweaks needed. Replace Tete, who looks to be leaving, either consider ESR one of four wide forwards (Iwobi, ESR, Sess, Wilson) and sign another central mid with goals or commit to ESR in the middle and sign another wide forward, let Vini go as was planned and sign the replacement for Stansfield. (NT) -- eganonoa, Tuesday, April 22, 10:21:59pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- I think, given recent accounts, we probably need to make one decent sized sale to cover the switches you're talking about (who would then need replacing so make it 4). We're going to be seeing amortisation and wages of £225m next season before any additions. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Wednesday, April 23, 10:34:08am (NoHost/84.66.35.162)
- I'm ignoring finances because that's what OP is doing. Also I don't think clubs are that afraid of PSR (see Forest, Everton and the closed Prem these past two years). And I believe clubs have a different interpretation of potential wage requirements than you. See Palace's accounts and how they differentiate "player wages" (50% of turnover) from actual totals (70+% of turnover). Do agree we're built on one big sale a year. Probably Robinson, but Bassey/Cuenca/Castagne/Sess + cheap replacement. (NT) -- eganonoa, Wednesday, April 23, 11:32:13am (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- Didnt forest and everton both get points deductions? There's obviously nuance on the wages side (and all operating costs) - i'm not speaking about wages as a % - i'm talking about total cost/loss. However Palace (and us) classify wages in terms of PSR, its still contributing to a total P&L cost of £155m (+ Andersen and ESR to come). All comes back to the big sale, which we appear to agree on, which was my point, rather than the specifics. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Wednesday, April 23, 12:57:01pm (NoHost/84.66.35.162)
- They did and they survived. We've had two seasons in a row where all the promoted teams were relegated and I'd expect the same to continue. I believe PSR isn't going to truly hold anyone back anymore. (NT) -- eganonoa, Wednesday, April 23, 01:12:21pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- On wages, what I'm talking about is a difference between how you've been talking of late of our wages and violating rules ("80% of turnover") and the way other clubs, e.g. Palace, have been pushing it. Check Palace's latest accounts. Right up front they say "player wages" are 50% of turnover, but then later you can see the full salary costs (as identically classified by us) as much higher (70%+). They are clearly taking the position that it's straight player wages and nothing more that counts. (NT) -- eganonoa, Wednesday, April 23, 01:21:41pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- Again, i get that, but again, not what i'm talking about in this conversation. I think we can agree to disagree on how seriously/casually clubs are/will take FFP. No point over-debating, as it will be pure speculation. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Wednesday, April 23, 01:59:01pm (NoHost/84.66.35.162)
- Last point though - how Palace (us, anyone else) classifies wages in the accounts, isn't really relevant. The threshold ruling is all wages, excluding academy and womens football costs. The threshold also includes agent fees and transfer costs. Don't forget, these thresholds don't come in till next season. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Wednesday, April 23, 02:05:32pm (NoHost/84.66.35.162)
- Indeed it is. All I can say is that in my past life defending and prosecuting competition cartels I learnt the dirty secret underlying business regulatory compliance. Most act on a simple formula that measures the likelihood of being caught + attendant penalties vs the gains made in breach. Recent experience says that so long as you are comfortable footing the bill, there's really no harm in breaching the rules. Now that the drawbridge has been firmly raised, the rules are a joke (NT) -- eganonoa, Wednesday, April 23, 03:53:04pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- In terms of 'ignoring finance' - i mean thats just bonkers, because it can't be ignored. We simply won't do this that or the other if we can't do it fiscally (for instance loaning out ESR becomes financially prohibitive so would never be an option). That the OP didn't consider it is to his detriment - your posts are usually pretty thorough. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Wednesday, April 23, 12:59:50pm (NoHost/84.66.35.162)
- Ridiculous over-reactions every time we lose - we are in the top half of the Premier League which for a club our size is rather good - evolution yes - (NT) -- Rupert, Wednesday, April 23, 10:44:11am (NoHost/94.13.252.210)
- Need goalscorers! Berge = 0 / Lukic = 0 / Cairney = 1 / Nelson = 1 / Traore = 2 / Perreira = 2 (not scored at home since 2023!) (NT) -- Waterboy, Wednesday, April 23, 06:32:01pm (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
- Why would we want Kieran McKenna to replace Silva? He offered nothing in the PL -- Angry, Tuesday, April 22, 04:04:56pm (NoHost/51.37.171.133)
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- In his first managerial post, he achieved two promotions on the bounce. We are talking about Ipswich here, not Leicester/Southampton. I liked their style of play, and they were very unlucky on many occasions. He has a bright future in the premiership, given the players IMO. Also what do you expect a manger to have acheived in the prem to become a Fulham manager? (NT) -- CB, Tuesday, April 22, 04:57:13pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
- Plenty of managers have one League One & The Championship……doesn’t make them a PL manager ……see Mr Parker for details (NT) -- Ffc, Tuesday, April 22, 05:15:05pm (NoHost/95.146.111.232)
- Why do you morons believe everything you read on tinpot websites. (NT) -- Just asking, Tuesday, April 22, 05:25:43pm (NoHost/37.72.152.33)
- I may be a bit dim -- Club Stooge, Tuesday, April 22, 03:31:59pm (host86-145-9-192.range86-145.btcentralplus.com/86.145.9.192)
but I thought there was a limit on the number of words that could be included in a post. So how does this one moron manage to get round that rule?
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- Either a former Mod or friend of ? Could be they like giggling to themselves ? (NT) -- MLC, Tuesday, April 22, 03:45:55pm (NoHost/140.248.40.41)
- It's character-limited in replies, line-limited in posts. You have 10 lines, but lines are defined by the system checking the number of times a new line is created via the return key, not words per line. A line can have zero characters or seemingly an unlimited. That's the loophole that's being exploited. Sadly I think this person is also someone who posts under regular handles (MWKent, Fact, etc) and has this board as a genuine outlet in a difficult existence, so is unlikely ever to stop (NT) -- eganonoa, Tuesday, April 22, 03:47:05pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- It's fairly sad that 1) he's not anywhere near being a kid 2) that he has nothing better to do than come on here 3) he's actually a Fulham fan 4) he doesn't have any friends or family to support his mental health issues. (NT) -- Jim© The Devon IP, Tuesday, April 22, 03:56:29pm (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- Part of the price of living in a Social Media Democracy. Even the idiots get a voice. (NT) -- old codger, Wednesday, April 23, 09:32:57am (cpc96298-lewi18-2-0-cust351.2-4.cable.virginm.net/86.3.237.96)
- Not sure if allowed on this site but I have an over 65 ticket spare for the Southamton game. -- p, Tuesday, April 22, 03:00:10pm (NoHost/90.204.0.85)
Not sure if allowed on this site but I have an over 65 ticket spare for the Southampton game. Admin, please delete if not allowed.
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- Reports suggesting that if we lose Silva (or Brenford lose Frank) to Spurs, that Kieran McKenna has been sounded out as a possible replacement (for both clubs). -- Straw Clutchers Anonymous, Tuesday, April 22, 02:28:52pm (NoHost/90.205.198.168)
Looking at his CV on Wiki he does appear to be highly thought of, albeit at below senior level. Is he a viable replacement if requred?
As an aside, if Spurs win the Europa and gain qualification to the Champions League next season, would see this as an irresistible carrot? One thing seems certain IMO, judging by the vitriol on the Spurs websites, whether they qualify for the CL or not, Postecoglu is a ‘dead man walking’.
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- Is Southampton away sold out as the FFC site keeps showing no blue aca seats and that I do not have the criteria?ilable -- Frank, Tuesday, April 22, 09:48:35am (NoHost/90.204.0.85)
Is Southampton away sold out as the FFC site keeps showing no blue aca seats and that I do not have the criteria?
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- Perreira -- Waterboy, Monday, April 21, 09:27:36pm (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
I thought a special mention for Perreira. Put a lot into the game and one of few to come out looking well. Obviously his glaring weakness is that he never scores and playing that position you need to contribute. Hasn't scored at home now for 2 seasons. Maybe better in CM?
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- As much as I like Berge and Lukic, I liked us more with only one of them and ESR and Andreas. They're a good complement. ESR provides goals and sure passing. Andreas high energy and the arrogance to try to create. One without the other leaves us toothless, either not creating enough or not posing a threat through the middle. We need to resolve this puzzle. Maybe move Andreas on, make ESR a wide forward and find something new in the middle. Or persist with the system from earlier in the season. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, April 21, 09:39:01pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- Re: Perreira (NT) -- A side similar to the Stamford Bridge selection, Tuesday, April 22, 02:39:22am (host-2-102-161-56.as13285.net/2.102.161.56)
- We’ve seen Pereira with ESR & Berge ! I would perhaps look at this trio for Southampton game as they will have time on the ball to boil an egg ? Villa away definitely not ! (NT) -- MLC, Tuesday, April 22, 08:47:02am (NoHost/104.28.40.135)
- Doesn’t score, doesn’t assist and can’t take a decent corner. Just runs towards the ball a lot - what a guy! (NT) -- Fumbles, Tuesday, April 22, 11:03:17am (575008b0.skybroadband.com/87.80.8.176)
- Can't fault his effort and the amount he gets around the pitch probably has more of a positive impact than stats can quantify. I can even stomach the erratic passing given the energy he brings. What I can't fathom is how after nearly three years at the club he still takes direct free kicks given he has never scored one or even looked close to scoring one. Corners were also appalling this weekend (although that's not always been the case) (NT) -- JamieR, Tuesday, April 22, 11:53:49am (NoHost/171.33.195.182)
- Re: Perreira -- percy dalton (p.d's peanuts), Tuesday, April 22, 01:01:25pm (host-92-15-24-189.as13285.net/92.15.24.189)
- The changes -- alanos, Monday, April 21, 09:23:03pm (82-132-213-158.dab.02.net/82.132.213.158)
Big mistake or result intended ? Honestly don’t know
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- Is this site moderated? -- RR, Monday, April 21, 07:26:30pm (NoHost/104.220.143.92)
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- Lost Cap -- Ludlow White, Monday, April 21, 04:01:48pm (host86-145-9-192.range86-145.btcentralplus.com/86.145.9.192)
Long shot. FFC cap lost after the game yesterday by a friend of mine. He's had it for 50 years so it has great sentimental value. It's a battered black cap with the old FFC crest on it, and with markings on the inside easily identifiable to any FFC fan. Most probably lost on the way to Putney Bridge or on the bridge itself. Let me know if by any chance you picked it up!
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- Twat -- Malc, Monday, April 21, 01:05:31pm (05425135.skybroadband.com/5.66.81.53)
Can't we find this twat and kick his arse
What pleasure do you get out of ruining this forum ?
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- Not Again -- Depressed, Monday, April 21, 10:43:43am (host-92-18-240-242.as13285.net/92.18.240.242)
Yet again we snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
A reasonable first half followed by a less than impressive second half. Story of our season.
Cannot understand why Cairney was used surely Reed would have been more useful given the state of the game.
We spent about £60 million on ESR and Andersen. To be honest Arsenal and Crystal Palace must be laughing all the way to the bank. ESR has been especially disappointing. Do we stick or twist?
Ouestion for the powers that be are they happy to remain a mid table team or spend money to try and move upwards. The main problem do we trust our transfer policy in the hands of Tony Khan when compared to the Brentfords and Brightons of this world?
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- It's a natural response to a turnaround like yesterday. 82 minutes it was still 1-0, yes we were too deep but it's not as if our goal had been peppered, at that point it was reasonable to hope that perhaps this would be another famous win with a narrative of two halves - admirable combativeness/aggression in the first half, a clinical moment from Sess and Iwobi, followed by containment in the second. I don't feel like their goals were 'unfair' but still, it was pretty close. -- JamieR, Monday, April 21, 09:37:54am (241.190.6.51.dyn.plus.net/51.6.190.241)
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- Please be fair. -- CHB, Monday, April 21, 08:32:13am (host86-176-39-247.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.39.247)
Sadly fans tend to be goldfish-brained - from one result to the next, we lurch between euphoria and despair. Indeed that’s why we go to games; every game starts afresh and as, they say in financial ads, ‘past performance is no indication of future results’. However, in the end the longer term does count for something. As per the intro of MOTD last night “Fulham, this season, have been ‘more than the sum of their parts and Chelsea the opposite’. Yesterday the ‘parts’ counted. Money can be misspent - don’t get me started on ESR - but it does stand for something. Chelsea are a club that looks for wannabe galacticos and we are a team that hopes we can find journeymen that will perform above expectations. Past performances need to be recalled. Our thin squad is running on fumes. At the start of this season our ambition was ‘solid survival’ as expressed by the target to ‘be in the top half of the table’, which was not unreasonable and most fans understood - as opposed to ‘accepted’ - this. That is not to say that we should accept this for next season - our 4th back in the top flight. I agree that now we must build for bigger dreams. But as far as this season is concerned this squad has outperformed expectations and really should not be subjected to some of the visceral criticisms often found here after defeats.
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- That’s well said. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Monday, April 21, 08:37:09am (host109-152-240-113.range109-152.btcentralplus.com/109.152.240.113)
- Problem is players want the adulation when they win ……if they don’t turn up….like they have done a lot the past month …..there gonna get flack …..it’s the nature of being a professional sportsman. Can’t have it both ways (NT) -- Ffc, Monday, April 21, 08:45:34am (NoHost/95.146.111.232)
- Well said, fella. The reactions after we lose are pathetic. As you say, we’ve over performed this season, not a single one of us thought we’d be fighting for Europe, but now we are, people take it for granted and expect a win every week. It’s the same moronic imbeciles who bitch and moan after every defeat, mind you. (NT) -- Spencer, Monday, April 21, 08:45:57am (cpc115930-epso6-2-0-cust526.6-3.cable.virginm.net/81.107.246.15)
- Well said agree 100% (NT) -- FulhamStu, Monday, April 21, 08:51:39am (NoHost/90.193.221.235)
- I was thinking much the same on my morning walk. Top half of the top division historically is our aspirational high. I should be happy and yet....Of course we can't compete financially with the big clubs but we are currently so close to doing so but fall short when it matters. I should be happier with this than I am. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Monday, April 21, 09:02:05am (238.75.189.80.dyn.plus.net/80.189.75.238)
- I’m not so sure we have outperformed expectations and in fact we comfortably should have more points than currently. Even these last 2 defeats we have gifted the points. Yes, we have squad weaknesses but also a manager capable of getting the best out of them. I’m personally content with mid table premiership as so it seems are our owners. I fear our manager won’t be. Ignore the extreme criticism and respond to the valid only. It’s just Fulham frustration. (NT) -- CB, Monday, April 21, 09:18:31am (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
- We just need some natural goalscorers to help out as we cant put anyone to bed when we are on top in games. The defence will then not be under 90 mins of pressure and you will see much better results. All these late goals have cost us dearly but they all seem from trying to hang on in games (NT) -- Waterboy, Monday, April 21, 09:30:06am (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
- Had this Squad been equipped with the depth it needed then certain players would not have been ‘running on empty ‘. I agree that criticism of the Team is unjust but relying on certain players way past their best because of what ‘great servants ‘ they’ve been to the Club is just not a winning mentality . Perhaps not future ‘galacticos’ but why can’t our we source young talent ?? Far easier to extend contracts to the over 30s!!! (NT) -- Mickey, Monday, April 21, 09:46:40am (host5-80-69-138.range5-80.btcentralplus.com/5.80.69.138)
- I'd say we need defenders that don't give the ball away every time we get it. We need a keeper that can keep out shots from edge of area, we need a midfield that actually creates chances for the forwards, we need to score from corners and free kicks, we need the mf to score some goals, we need some youth to be pressing for first team places. But you seem very obsessed with laying the blame at the forwards door. (NT) -- Jim © (The Devon IP), Monday, April 21, 09:48:55am (82-132-235-58.dab.02.net/82.132.235.58)
- Re: I'd say we need defenders that don't give the ball away every time we get it. We need a keeper that can keep out shots from edge of area, we need a midfield that actually creates chances for the forwards, we need to score from corners and free kicks, we need the mf to score some goals, we need some youth to be pressing for first team places. But you seem very obsessed with laying the blame at the forwards door. (NT) -- CFC 2 CMF players cost around 100m each, Monday, April 21, 10:10:33am (host-2-102-161-56.as13285.net/2.102.161.56)
- Agree, Jim, which is why I believe Silva deserves so much credit for the results we’ve achieved so far. One thing that puzzles me with him though, is his insistence on playing out from the back and using Bassey and Robinson so much in that. Seems 75% of our building up play goes to the left, yet neither of those two are particularly comfortable on the ball. Robbo especially scares the life out of me, great athlete, but very limited when asked to do the simple stuff and pass the ball (NT) -- Spencer, Monday, April 21, 11:04:52am (cpc115930-epso6-2-0-cust526.6-3.cable.virginm.net/81.107.246.15)
- I’d imagine the idea is probably to draw oppo players to rhe ball that side, him give it to someone inside, ideally Anderson, then Robbo use his pace to get in the space the oppo players have left on their right. It’s become quite predictable though and teams have worked it out, we need a more athletic RB to offer more threat from that side and someone in the middle who’s better at connecting defence to attack if teams number up out wide to counter our full backs. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, April 21, 12:34:11pm (cpc113812-lea23-2-0-cust213.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.26.216.214)
- It started to wind me up yesterday as spencer said it was all going left, to come straight back. Not sure Leno is the brightest, Andersen was having a bit of a go at him yesterday. (NT) -- Jim © (The Devon IP), Monday, April 21, 03:55:24pm (host86-186-60-22.range86-186.btcentralplus.com/86.186.60.22)
- Agree very much re defenders. With Bassey we're seeing why we wanted Andersen so badly Last season we were susceptible to the high press. Tosin refused to sign and Ream left even after signing an extension. It left us very vulnerable with Diop bad with long passing and Bassey frequently losing the ball. Why Andersen was so needed. Also highlights challenges with younger players. They aren't the final article. Otherwise, I agree with OP. A good season. No need for handwringing (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, April 21, 09:33:32pm (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
- Re: Please be fair. (NT) -- Good opinions well made👍, Monday, April 21, 10:06:21am (host-2-102-161-56.as13285.net/2.102.161.56)
- Overall agree, but still disappointed as spurs, Utd, West Ham, clubs with bigger budgets are way off and there’s been great opportunity there, coupled with FA cup with Liv, Ars already out of it. Overall a solid season, we pay wages about where we are and still have chance of Europe, think league will get tougher with Leeds up and some of the bigger budgets will get it right some point. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, April 21, 10:57:07am (cpc113812-lea23-2-0-cust213.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.26.216.214)
- All the other ‘smaller’ mid table teams are also now suffering, including forest. Whilst villa, city Newcastle, I think Chelsea will now, power on and embrace the pressure at end of season, likes of us, B.mouth, BHA, palace are starting to struggle a bit, I’d imagine to do with squad quality and fact lot of their players have been there before. 8th still well in play though, which turns a solid season into a really good one, with a dash of missed opportunity. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, April 21, 11:03:56am (cpc113812-lea23-2-0-cust213.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.26.216.214)
- Fulhamish -- Fat Freddy's Cat, Monday, April 21, 05:32:29am (host109-145-230-105.range109-145.btcentralplus.com/109.145.230.105)
I'm a great fan of Fulham podcasts , I think Fulhamish just edges out the Aussies that's so craven . I like Russ Goldmans Cottage Talk , but it just annoys me when he says they and he means Fulham.when I talk about Fulham it's always we or us not they . They to me means the opposition . But back to Fulhamish , I'm not woke so I'm afraid or not afraid to say the lady on there is terrible . Even got an annoying accent. Southgate or Townsend on That'so craven is much better . Think her names Elizabeth but could be wrong . But come on Fulhamish , I don't mind women on the podcast , but get someone better .
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- Liverpool win papered over the cracks -- Button, Monday, April 21, 03:34:01am (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
Can’t keep a clean sheet give up easy avoidable chances have 1 shot on target a game . Bottle jobs in my opinion we are walking in to a world of pain next season if we do not address the issues within the squad in the summer transfer window Willian , Andreas , Raul , Reed ,Cairney, Vinicius, Thank you and goodbye . Anderson , Smith rowe pull your socks up
Also our best defender is off in the summer for nothing king Kenny he wasn’t at his best today but was still excellent I think he is off to Spurs .
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- Not Sour Grapes -- Tina Weymouth, Sunday, April 20, 10:44:44pm (host-2-102-161-56.as13285.net/2.102.161.56)
But years ago you had 3 or 4 top Referees and if One of them was doing our Match you would think we are in safe Hands today.Our last 2 matches we’ve had supposedly the two best in Oliver and Taylor. My opinion there is not a Top Referee doing Premier League Matches at Present.
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- Season is over -- Slimtin, Sunday, April 20, 10:19:06pm (92.40.171.9.threembb.co.uk/92.40.171.9)
Players have their LV bags packed and ready for the beech. Nothing to play for and can't be bothered. Robinson is knackered. No plan B style of play and not fierce enough. Well have to sell Jedi I reckon for FFP purposes. Cash in. His final ball in attacking areas is not good enough despite his contributions. Frustrating. Play a right footed winger on the right and a leftie on the left every now and again??? Soooo many points dropped in winning positions is unforgivable. Only Ipswich are worse at this than us. Not enough strength in the team and unable to manage games. Silva will always use 5 subs so effort needed by all players whilst they are on the pitch. Work ethic!!!!! For the money they are on the effort is insufficient. We've done so well this season but I am left with the fulhamishness of what could have been.
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- I think our priority should be to try and re-sign João Palhinha. Allegedly Arsenal have a buy back option with ESR, which would be great if a suitable deal could be reached there. (NT) -- Samuel, Sunday, April 20, 10:39:23pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- Re: Season is over - Robinson cannot defend , he was responsible for Chelseas first goal. He can't head a ball and he can't cross a ball. He can execute an overlap though (NT) -- Old Firm, Monday, April 21, 03:00:21am (mx-ll-223.204.221-13.dynamic.3bb.co.th/223.204.221.13)
- The players don’t want to finish 9th and end up playin* in the early rounds of the Europa league in June somewhere in the back of beyond…. They can hardly be bothered to finish the season off (NT) -- Ffc, Monday, April 21, 07:16:54am (NoHost/95.146.111.232)
- Silva -- WayneKerrins, Sunday, April 20, 06:43:56pm (host86-144-197-230.range86-144.btcentralplus.com/86.144.197.230)
To me our best ever manager but that second half was abject and he was so passive.
Iwobi out on his feet from 60 mins on and he perseveres until we concede.
They kills with a high press with halfway line back line and Traore who we all know is flawed but who would put them back 15 yards is idle.
Cairney not really the man for holding a 1-0 lead.
I looked at salaries in the week.
Leno 130k pw Jimenez 100k
Anderson 90k Diop 75kReed 50k
Compare those (and most of the others) to Brentford and Brighton.
Teflon and Tone short term view: as epitomised by the brasserie today. Apparently 80 STHs sold out for the season. Half empty v Chelsea.
Rant over.
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- The Cairney sub was crazy as he offers nothing in terms of effort (NT) -- Waterboy, Sunday, April 20, 07:50:10pm (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
- Repeat & Rinse today! Leno to Bassey to Robinson and lose the ball? How many times? Sign of a limitation in a team. (NT) -- Gary, Sunday, April 20, 07:55:11pm (host31-51-137-1.range31-51.btcentralplus.com/31.51.137.1)
- The Anderson contract is really poor when you consider we have diop on big money, we can’t afford to commit that much money to one position. Cairney should never have got a contract, feels like a pure sentiment move, we need better than him, if he’s not offering anything now why offer another deal. Traore and Vinicius’ attitude was appalling, both just strolling back after they broke for second goal, both need to go and youthful exuberance needed. (NT) -- Henry1879, Sunday, April 20, 08:24:16pm (cpc113812-lea23-2-0-cust213.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.26.216.214)
- It was just awful and inexplicable game management from Silva. Perhaps he's on his way, who knows. But there's a difference in his attitude of late. I't would tarnish his legacy at Fulham if he leaves after the club backed him for 2 VERY costly failures. (NT) -- Samuel, Sunday, April 20, 08:52:20pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- Re: Silva (NT) -- After Reading these notes. Europe no thanks, Sunday, April 20, 10:15:01pm (host-2-102-161-56.as13285.net/2.102.161.56)
- Re: Silva We need a massive clear out at the end of the season to get rid of the 'dead wood'. -- Dave (Antonee Robinson.), Monday, April 21, 09:38:31am (NoHost/90.204.0.85)
- Silva ! -- Derek, Sunday, April 20, 06:05:39pm (NoHost/104.28.40.138)
Has he taken us as far as we can go!!
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- No this lightweight squad has taken us as far as it can …… big clear out needed ….. lots of quality needs to arrive ….give Silva something to work with (NT) -- Ffc, Sunday, April 20, 06:27:40pm (NoHost/95.146.111.232)
- Re: Silva !:Don't be ridiculouse he is doing a great job. Injuries and tired legs cost us today. Shame Lukic got injured and Tete needs more time on the pitch. Though Tete was great today we need to learn to see games out. Shame Muniz wasn't avaliable gutting to have another extra time defeat. (NT) -- Alboy, Sunday, April 20, 06:29:17pm (NoHost/148.252.156.128)
- Silvas dunne a splendid job taking us up. instantly surplanting us to midtable. All done witht he Club juggling the FFP situation. The question for TK/SK is now we are clear of this and have slightly more leway. Should we give it to Silva or someone else. (and if its not Marco..who trusts TK/SK to appoint to right man?)/ . One things for sure.. THE PL changing its wages rule means we will have to change our policy as Older players generally means higher wages. Who oversees this scouting process? (NT) -- dfs, Sunday, April 20, 06:38:59pm (frhb90833ds.ikexpress.com/185.246.85.103)
- I don’t get why people back him so much he’s had more control than any manager under TK and yes he’s done an amazing job getting us to where we belong but if we’re to progress he needs to go, these are his signings, his tactics etc the nail in the coffin for me is if Brentford finish above us which they have every chance in doing (NT) -- OFCOURSE, Sunday, April 20, 06:56:01pm (NoHost/185.81.127.47)
- Silva is still on an upward trajectory as far as Fulham's progress is concerned. Already beaten last years points total after getting us promoted in specataular fashion and comfortably in mid table 3 seasons in a row. I remember the Magath and Symons years so despite today's defeat I am happy with our comfortable Premier League existence (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, April 20, 10:26:18pm (cpc96906-walt25-2-0-cust362.13-2.cable.virginm.net/82.13.233.107)
- Jedi -- Superfly, Sunday, April 20, 05:59:25pm (NoHost/148.252.145.189)
Both goals from our left hand side. The equalizer an inadvertent assist from Robinson, though not sure he could have done anything about their winner. This said they were getting a lot more joy against Robinson than Kenny.
Robinson as ever up and down the flank and his bursting forward is admirable; though invariably a poor or cut out final ball (compare with Sess looking up and picking out Iwobe for the opener).
Today, the Bournemouth mistake and generally looking off form.
Long season tiredness, persistent injury or a move planned (£30m would be pretty good business now)
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- Most disappointing thing -- Mickey, Sunday, April 20, 04:50:42pm (82-132-215-4.dab.02.net/82.132.215.4)
was that we had no answer to them stepping up their intensity that 2nd half . The ball was forever coming back at us with no one able to hold it in their half , esp after Jimenez went off . Them being ‘there for the taking ‘ and us allowing them to dictate after the break was imho a measure of how far we still have to go in order to compete on a European Stage . Poor subs for me who only made it easier for them to become more of a threat . As for our ‘superior athleticism ‘ ( that was being used up trying to repel them . All so inevitable despite the lateness of their goals . Sure Muniz was a miss , but as for Cairney we can only assume Marco wanted him to calm the game down , but tbh he made little positive influence . If we are to challenge as a regular top half team this squad needs more quality coming through , not 28+ year olds but emerging talent that good Recruitment can spot . Step forward the Head of AEW …….
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- It was Co ing back as bassey gave it away every single sodding time he had it. I know he's a favourite for his all action style, but he's a raw footballer sometimes. Tc was unfortunately very poor when we needed him to get his foot on the ball and calmnthings down. Subs were needed, tete told the bench he was done for and lukic was injured first half. (NT) -- Jim © (The Devon IP), Sunday, April 20, 05:02:18pm (82-132-212-93.dab.02.net/82.132.212.93)
- Reed would have offered far more than Cairney given the circumstances and we were once again haunted by the Ghost of failing to replace Mitrovich. But all that aside, this result highlighted a desperate lack of squad depth and total lack of desire and fight found in the mentality of successful teams. You don't need 11 leaders, but every ambitious club requires at least 1 or 2 strong characters to drive the team forward. We have none. (NT) -- Samuel, Sunday, April 20, 05:15:52pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- Re: Most disappointing thing (NT) -- Can’t really fault the team but looking jaded, Sunday, April 20, 10:22:09pm (host-2-102-161-56.as13285.net/2.102.161.56)
- Re: Most disappointing thing, is that the powers to be thought that giving Cairney a contract extension was a great idea. When he's preparing for his new media role, which means he can concentrate on his looks and hairstyle and not his fitness. A voice coach would be the only coaching needed and that's not too tiring. (NT) -- MWKent, Monday, April 21, 07:12:15am (host-81-86-162-36.as13285.net/81.86.162.36)
- What a gutless second half performance. -- Dave, Sunday, April 20, 04:42:49pm (82-132-213-164.dab.02.net/82.132.213.164)
Probably the worst second half performance that I have ever witnessed since mt first attendance back in 1969. Utter disgrace.
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- Stupid Substitutions -- Going, Sunday, April 20, 04:33:59pm (NoHost/147.148.28.180)
I thought we did well first half winning an entertaining game of cat and mouse. Second half they bossed it and an equaliser looked on. But we were still keeping their chances low then taking off Lukic and Tete was suicidal. As for Vinicius is Raul incapable of 90 minutes? Then with a free kick on the edge of the area ideal for Wilson they let Perreira take it! Final straw! Need a deceny No 10 in the summer.
Silva your subs……why???
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- Leno -- spin, Sunday, April 20, 04:30:25pm (host-31-6-147-2.dynamic.mm.pl/31.6.147.2)
Tell Leno to stand on goal line. So much goals lost. Watch previous.
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- I said it last week we have become bottle jobs . When the pressure is on we fold like a deck 🪑. Cairney what is the point awful Raul today terrible we need a massive clear out. -- Button, Sunday, April 20, 04:20:18pm (NoHost/85.255.233.197)
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- We'd probably be top 4 if our marquee signings had been players other than Andresen or ESR. Two wasters -- Amgry, Sunday, April 20, 04:14:45pm (NoHost/89.19.88.6)
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- Brentford will finish higher than us - 1 shot on goal is pathetic and bringing on that Carlos who has not played all session is an absolute joke -- Fulham Russ, Sunday, April 20, 04:14:22pm (NoHost/31.94.18.232)
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- Boring -- John, Sunday, April 20, 04:08:44pm (NoHost/95.146.95.208)
Very boring football at the moment when they were there for the taking ‘ need to get rid this summer . Midfield shocking
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- What an absolute sh!tshow that was -- Dom(TO), Sunday, April 20, 04:06:35pm (NoHost/62.49.244.124)
So, so poor from pretty much every single player today. We must've handed over possession about thirty times. Never seen so many wayward passes. Zero aggression. Didn't win any 50/50s or pick up any loose balls. Apart from Iwobi's goal, zero goal threat. Probably Raul's poorest game in a Fulham shirt. He literally offered nothing. Supposed to be a derby, but our players just didn't look up for it.
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- That's on Silva -- Samuel, Sunday, April 20, 03:56:53pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
Poor substitutions at the wrong time allowed Chelsea back in. We need maximum points against Everton, Brentford and Southampton to keep our European hopes alive because Villa - on this display against an average Chelsea team - will hand us our a**e. And it won't get much better against City.
Absolutely gutted.
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- Poor subs, who did nothing. Way off European standard (NT) -- Canadino, Sunday, April 20, 03:58:48pm (ip178-239-161-126.bandwidth.co.uk/178.239.163.126)
- We don’t deserve Europe. 100% Silva’s fault. We are not good enough. Too inconsistent. Lots of energy today but that was it. (NT) -- RR, Sunday, April 20, 04:02:15pm (NoHost/104.220.143.92)
- Cairney for Lukic I just don't understand. Inevitably weakens us defensively and lo.and behold TC spent his 20 minutes chasing shadows, including for the second goal. (NT) -- JamieR, Sunday, April 20, 04:03:56pm (82-132-215-181.dab.02.net/82.132.215.181)
- Leave Lukic and Tete on -- Samuel, Sunday, April 20, 03:44:34pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
Weakened us at the wrong time with those substitutions.
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- Disgusting -- T, Sunday, April 20, 02:50:00pm (NoHost/90.213.242.75)
Ref has given Chelsea ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.
Seen some biased referees in my time, but that performance is up there.
Shocking.
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- Andreas Pereira looks like hes playing for a NEW contract -- fst watcher, Sunday, April 20, 02:49:30pm (frhb90830ds.ikexpress.com/178.170.49.7)
Either here, or somewhere BIGGER!
AP's agents put the word out there. And hes playing like he wants others ~(BIGGER TEAMS) to see that he is ready to make the step Back up (ie EL or CL level)
Fulham probably put a new deal on the table, but we all knw it can be beaten on pure financials.
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- iwobi them man! butt we with eyes know it was all down tomb SESS -- Sess fam🤣, Sunday, April 20, 02:26:12pm (NoHost/84.65.72.47)
Sess (yes he is fresher than most )
but he looks like a class above
showing like the CL qauilty player England once considered and what Spurs thought they might be buying!!!
work rate, postioning, passing, shooting this is the lad we saw before!
£60M player!
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- NO Muniz today…..injured -- Ffc, Sunday, April 20, 12:49:17pm (NoHost/95.146.111.232)
King Kenny back though
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- Ffs can someone provide a definitive answer on what the lowest position to achieve europe could be and the scenarios? -- Riverside Roger, Sunday, April 20, 09:13:24am (NoHost/31.94.74.195)
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- What TV channel are we on today? -- Gordon, Sunday, April 20, 08:58:24am (NoHost/31.185.206.27)
Or aren't we on at all?
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- Fan Behaviour at The Cottage -- Jonathan Baines, Sunday, April 20, 07:09:36am (NoHost/51.179.204.158)
Is it a given that we are still allowed to criticize the referee and question their parentage or sing 'who's the wan*er in the black/green etc.' or sing 'you don't know what your doing', or 'you're not fit to, you're not fit to, you're not fit to referee,you're not fit to referee'. Because if that gets banned I will have to get my mouth surgically sewn-up.
From H5EE115!
Yes I am the 66 year old that gets a tad excitable when we have poor officials - I was a qualified referee up until I retired 16 years ago and feel that VAR has turned our officials into 'bunny rabbits frozen in the headlights' scared to make a decision in case it gets overturned by VAR. I refereed at U18 and below, mainly in Thurrock, Essex and spent every Sunday during the season having my parentage questioned, let alone have various f and c words hurled in my direction and even once sending a parent off, who at the end moved his car and parked it opposite mine and started revving up his engine in a very intimidating fashion. So I feel dishing out a bit of stick to a fellow colleague is OK!
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- 11 PL sides in UEFA competitions next season - STILL ON* -- Chicken or the Egg?, Saturday, April 19, 11:58:00pm (NoHost/95.214.54.66)
11 PL sides in UEFA competitions next season - STILL ON*
Fulham sit 9th
11th spot AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME makes EUROPE*
7 CL spots
3 EUROPA
1 Conference
but does require 3 PL sides to win all the UEFA trophies*
But for Fulham to play CL we need to be 6th or higher!
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- Re: 11 PL sides in UEFA competitions next season - STILL ON* (NT) -- Do we need it? may cause a Relegation fight, Sunday, April 20, 12:12:26am (host-2-102-161-56.as13285.net/2.102.161.56)
- A Europa League place is the only qualification worth risking our PL campaign for. The conference competition would be a pointless, and potentially dangerous distraction. Forget CL places; last week's performance unquestionably rules that out. We're too soft to even have a miniscule chance of finishing top 6 and don't have the strikers. (NT) -- Samuel, Sunday, April 20, 01:05:43am (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- What's the point of being In the premier league if you don't want Euro qualification, whatever the competition? It's why we're here isn't it (NT) -- Mca, Sunday, April 20, 08:06:45am (NoHost/45.144.57.101)
- Another opportunity beckons tomorrow …. -- Mickey, Saturday, April 19, 06:37:35pm (host5-80-69-138.range5-80.btcentralplus.com/5.80.69.138)
With the Brighton and Bournemouth games going more on less in our favour today , we have a chance to reclaim that 8th place tomorrow and further cement a week today at Southampton . Despite their talents our neighbours are short of leaders to guide them through these final games. One thing for sure is that we Must start with a high intensity and ensure we put in a few early strong challenges ; let’s not give them the confidence boost they would want . Tete back in for Castagne only change ? Wilson to make the squad ?
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- Today’s win probably puts villa out of reach, plus they’re out of Europe and have so much depth and have a 250m+ wage bill, realistically they’re fishing in a different pond to us, but we’d be 3 behind Chelsea if we beat them, meaning 7th wouldn’t be out the question. Realistically 8th still our aim, but a run of 3 wins and 7th is in the mix. Tete defo gives us more imo, we need to stay compact to begin with, let them have the ball then counter them with our superior athleticism. (NT) -- Henry1879, Saturday, April 19, 07:50:08pm (cpc113812-lea23-2-0-cust213.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.26.216.214)
- Chelsea's fixtures after us are rough. I really think if we beat them tomorrow we're in with a chance of finishing above them. That's obviously a very big if... (NT) -- JamieR, Saturday, April 19, 08:22:38pm (241.190.6.51.dyn.plus.net/51.6.190.241)
- I don't think we have form or firepower to solidify a European place this season, especially with Villa & City being 2 of the remaining 6 fixtures. Even then, how likely is it that we'll get favourable outcomes against Everton & Brentford? Think we'll probably finish mid table. (NT) -- Samuel, Saturday, April 19, 09:46:45pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- Wondering -- Tina Weymouth, Saturday, April 19, 11:20:50am (host-2-102-161-56.as13285.net/2.102.161.56)
Quite a lot of Financial experts on this site. If we do reach either Europa or Conference Leagues. How Rewarding is it to the Club in terms of Revenue is it a game changer? or a pain in the Arse having Thursday/Sunday Football Matches.
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- Can't imagine very big crowds for Thursday conference league games vs the champions of Slovenia or 6th best Italian teams (NT) -- Waterboy, Saturday, April 19, 04:28:03pm (NoHost/148.252.144.132)
- What pussycats are on this site. Does no-one remember the fun of 2010? Thursday/Sunday- no complaints or moaning from Roy, just playing and enjoying the European ride. (NT) -- Mr No Name, Saturday, April 19, 06:01:20pm (host81-131-212-210.range81-131.btcentralplus.com/81.131.212.210)
- Yeah, it's not really about the money. It's increased exposure and blooming European football. We're never going to win the league so that's our aspiration. (NT) -- Magic Matt, Saturday, April 19, 06:09:18pm (97e211ab.skybroadband.com/151.226.17.171)
- As above, not about the money, looking at 15-30m depending on conference or europa and how far you get etc, champs league is different level, villa will make 80m+ from 1 year of champs league, hence why teams are so eager to get in to it. Champs league is almost a closed shop bar an odd anomaly (eg forest), so creating memories in other Europe comp our best hope alongside a cup win at some point. (NT) -- Henry1879, Saturday, April 19, 07:55:12pm (cpc113812-lea23-2-0-cust213.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.26.216.214)
- Help please -- Jamie, Friday, April 18, 07:53:04pm (host109-155-195-242.range109-155.btcentralplus.com/109.155.195.242)
I am now able to go Sunday so am trying to pay a ticket in the Riverside. I have a one fulham account but when I try to buy i am told I do not have privileges for that seat. Any ideas anyone? Thanks in anticipation.
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- Chelsea ticket -- Kev C, Friday, April 18, 02:57:21pm (host86-171-228-166.range86-171.btcentralplus.com/86.171.228.166)
I'm still waiting for a paper ticket to arrive for this weekends game.
I don't usually go down the paper ticket route, does anyone have a similar problem?
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- BH so probably not sent out. Worth an email. Pick up at booth near JH statue (NT) -- bs, Friday, April 18, 04:59:39pm (NoHost/185.82.47.6)
- I never had a problem with paper tickets, far better than this electric ticket nonsense which delays everyone at the turnstile! (NT) -- Hammy Ender, Friday, April 18, 06:17:34pm (host81-153-227-25.range81-153.btcentralplus.com/81.153.227.25)
- I got a paper ticket for this game and received it the next day. (NT) -- Hammersmithender, Friday, April 18, 07:34:54pm (NoHost/31.94.75.23)
- Championship attritional nowadays as opposed to quality ? -- Gary, Friday, April 18, 02:46:34pm (host31-51-137-1.range31-51.btcentralplus.com/31.51.137.1)
Have yet to see a very good team this season in this league. Just watched the Derby v Luton game!
Standard was atrocious. Neither of those would win leagues 1 or 2 possibly even the conference.
What has happened to players not being able to do the basics like control a football? Both teams struggling but what is going on in training? You can see why clubs are looking at managers abroad even in the lower leagues. They talk a good game but seldom deliver?
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- Re: can only imagine its the affect of have an FT Eilte 'Womens' football competing for managers, coaches, staff. Resulting in less to go around in the Male game. A good thing if you ask me, the mens game needs to go back to semi pro in the lower leagues, toughen them up. Cant expect carpet for pitches in L2 can we? (NT) -- Danagerous Dan, Friday, April 18, 02:58:58pm (NoHost/185.16.38.230)
- Though stumbling a bit of late I thought Leeds have looked outstanding for much of the season. Agree about todays game but with so much at stake it was never likely to be a classic. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Friday, April 18, 05:27:37pm (host109-152-240-113.range109-152.btcentralplus.com/109.152.240.113)
- Leeds are the class team in the league and have many good players. They should stay up next season with their buying power. Burnley harder to predict having come up and straight down playing possession football but now come up again, bar Sheff Utd, with Scott Parker. Good luck to them (NT) -- JoeT, Saturday, April 19, 12:37:07am (cpc96906-walt25-2-0-cust362.13-2.cable.virginm.net/82.13.233.107)
- The pitch had shades of the Baseball ground! (NT) -- Barney Travers, Saturday, April 19, 09:11:24am (NoHost/90.202.70.225)
- Re: Championship attritional nowadays as opposed to quality ? (NT) -- I can see the 3 going up going down again, Saturday, April 19, 09:48:06pm (host-2-102-161-56.as13285.net/2.102.161.56)
- That Talksport interview -- DOF, Friday, April 18, 02:09:47pm (NoHost/195.3.220.74)
If you havent seen, go watch it.
TK our HOF is very happy with Marco and will back Silva with more funds to continue his Team building this summer. TK also mentioned SK is also happy.
However we have to ask the question.
How much does TK know about Football to be able to make that assessment. How much time or resources has TK put into looking and assessing Silva's performance?
It seems Teamtalk have taken with the theme and are running with it even claiming to have sources telling them of Fulhams summer targets. Who is leaking this information?
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- Thomas Kaminski -- NM, Friday, April 18, 12:56:04pm (NoHost/146.19.24.59)
Deal all but done for Lutons stopper
Will join as #1 GK
DSMT
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- So it could well be possible that 9th will get europe (Europa and conf league outcomes dependent) - feel like people have lost belief with a) our recent unpredictable form and b) our run in. -- Riverside Roger, Friday, April 18, 10:08:06am (NoHost/31.94.12.227)
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- Someone on here called us consistently inconsistent, quite true! (NT) -- Waterboy, Friday, April 18, 10:32:50am (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
- If we’re consistently inconsistent, then surely so is virtually every other team apart from Liverpool? Why are we acting like we’re so different? It’s a bloody tough league, we’re not going to win every game. Is that what people expect? We’re on the same points as Bournemouth and Brighton, are they consistently inconsistent? Must be if they’ve got the same points as us? Or would folk prefer us to lose every game and at least be consistently shit? Such a load of nonsense. (NT) -- Spencer, Friday, April 18, 11:22:50am (cpc115930-epso6-2-0-cust526.6-3.cable.virginm.net/81.107.246.15)
- We're the only team in the top-10 that hasn't had at least one streak winning three in a row. Outside the relegation places its only us and three others. But at the same time, we haven't had any losing steaks, only once losing two in a row. Only Liverpool, Arsenal and Villa can say the same. Except for that run of endless draws, we are pretty much the epitome of consistently inconsistent. 2nd half of the season it's been fairly consistently win, loss, win, loss. (NT) -- eganonoa, Friday, April 18, 12:06:34pm (NoHost/172.59.71.40)
- I suppose looking at our most likely source of points is a start. Given relative form, Villa & City are peaking at the right time. Chelsea & Brentford will always be tough games given the history, so perhaps draws there. Moyes has turned Everton around so that's another tough fixture. Then Southampton, which will hopefully yield us 3 points. Predictions can go spectacularly wrong (which I hope they do in our favour) but I reckon 5, maybe 6 points to realistically play for. (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, April 18, 12:48:19pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- If you all look at every club from 7 Villa to 12 Crystal Palace it’s going to be tough matches for everyone. My opinion is Villa , Bournemouth , Crystal Palace and us have the toughest schedule remaining with Brentford having a easier schedule followed by Brighton -- Jt20, Saturday, April 19, 04:34:01am (NoHost/146.75.146.27)
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Gone 'soft' -- shaddy dont do us like this, Friday, April 18, 09:37:13am (server99.seasonaldiffer.me/195.3.223.101)
Do you think TK is a Trannie?
no wife, no child
no heir to hand over his gift that is FFC
is his Sisters son to be the HEIR then and if so, who is he?
We hear he is a Chicago Cubs fan.
Does FFC die with tony then?
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- Europa League -- red kev, Friday, April 18, 01:01:51am (NoHost/206.245.206.124)
Spurs play Bodo Glimt from Norway in the semi final, One Game in a 60000 plus ground in London and the other in a stadium holding 8270! Only one stand is fully covered and two have no cover at all! Top class European football-you have to love it.
Imagine being a spurs fan trying to get a ticket! Bodo's average gate last season was 6640. Spurs will be lucky to 1000 tickets. BTW its in the far north and no direct flight. 6 to 25 hours to get there and £200 to £400 one way. The best Spuds fans can hope for is that the match is moved to Oslo! This is nothing like Hamburg is it???
And beer seems to be between £8 -10 for a half litre..,
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- If chelsea and united/spurs win their european comps does Conf league go down to 10th? Guess arsenal winning CL makes no difference -- Riverside Roger, Thursday, April 17, 10:23:31pm (NoHost/31.94.12.226)
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- Tnt sport just mentioned Tete is at the Spurs game. Special guest of? -- King XX, Thursday, April 17, 07:57:10pm (customer.lndngbr1.pop.starlinkisp.net/216.128.29.106)
Dstm
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- Who won POTM against Bournemouth my opinion was justified and proven he saved us from a 4-0 drubbing. People on here look through rose tinted spectacles. Palace had a better XG than Newcastle last night sums up it is a load of 💩 -- Button, Thursday, April 17, 01:10:46pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
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- Mark Schwarzer, what an open, honest and engaging character... -- Rupert, Thursday, April 17, 10:13:57am (NoHost/94.13.252.210)
Be nice if he was back at the club one day, in some capacity.
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- Its really funny though, because i often think, when he's commentating on our games, that he shows little affection for the club and at times actively seems to be supporting the opposition. I understand sometimes pundits can 'overcompensate' (ie, try not to sound biased towards their former team) when commentating on a former club so maybe its that. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, April 17, 10:37:40am (NoHost/81.79.107.11)
- He said that he had affection for most of the clubs he played for, and couldn't choose between Boro and Fulham. I got the impression that he basically went wherever he felt wanted and paid his wages, which is fine for me, Not of that kissing the badge crap. (NT) -- old codger, Thursday, April 17, 01:29:40pm (unn-138-199-30-205.datapacket.com/138.199.30.205)
- Fulham v Chelsea -- Gary Elkins Shin Pad, Thursday, April 17, 09:19:14am (NoHost/2.220.40.27)
Not sold out, tickets have now gone on general sale 😳
As the club continues to grow how do they get the support to grow with it, because our support this season has been shockingly bad.
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- Very simply you thick twat through affordable pricing! Reduce ticket prices and the real fans who have been priced out will turn up. (NT) -- Viva El Fulham, Thursday, April 17, 09:32:02am (NoHost/148.252.133.171)
- Re: Easter Sunday. I can’t go due to family commitments. I’m sure many others are the same. (NT) -- Harry Bayles, Thursday, April 17, 09:56:26am (a172-226-0-90.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com/172.226.0.90)
- I think the Bournemouth result has dented some people's enthusiasm for the remaining fixtures. It was a great opportunity to challenge for a European position but typically Fulham when expectations are high. It can of course quickly change with a win over Chelsea and one or two of the results going out way, but with 6 games to go and Villa & City to play, it's looking bleak. (NT) -- Samuel, Thursday, April 17, 10:08:19am (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- It will sell out, relax... Fulham always get the short straw, have a habit of Easter Sunday, Good Friday night matches etc, Sky are beyond disrespectful but it actually drives us on... our average gate this season will be the highest since I don't know when, if ever. Onwards and upwards. (NT) -- Rupert, Thursday, April 17, 10:12:55am (NoHost/94.13.252.210)
- Football clubs are out of touch with reality, literally every price has risen bar wages (unless you are a train driver) (NT) -- Waterboy, Thursday, April 17, 10:46:58am (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
- Any bars in Phuket showing the game? (NT) -- Can’t go. Guess where I am?, Thursday, April 17, 11:33:30am (NoHost/223.27.246.122)
- There's loads of ticket holders not going due to easter holiday commitments. The fellas who sit next to me for a start, plus a load of people trying to shift their tickets on Facebook. It might have been different if the game had been played on it's original date, but we have to compromise so that Chelsea's precocious young players arn't too tired after playing in a 3rd tier European cup competition. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Thursday, April 17, 11:56:09am (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- I’m going but it’s going to be a real pain.Line closed fromHemel to Euston.Bus to St. Albans and train to London.My kids aren’t going partners/hassle.Looking forward to the buses being rubber ducked when Iget back.Taxi job I expect. (NT) -- HemelRog, Thursday, April 17, 12:22:32pm (5ec0f8a7.skybroadband.com/94.192.248.167)
- Load of ol Tosh !! -- MLC, Thursday, April 17, 08:03:17am (NoHost/104.28.86.52)
Apparently Crystal Palace should have beat Newcastle according to XG ??
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- Take a bow Arsenal -- bs, Wednesday, April 16, 10:16:42pm (NoHost/185.82.47.6)
You’ve got to give credit where it’s due.
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- Re: Take a bow Arsenal! Excellent performance Declan Rice imense. (NT) -- Alboy, Wednesday, April 16, 10:25:42pm (ec2-13-42-19-51.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/13.42.19.51)
- Rice really is world class. (NT) -- GA, Wednesday, April 16, 10:40:08pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- He played like a modern day Duncan Edwards. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Thursday, April 17, 08:07:37am (host109-152-240-113.range109-152.btcentralplus.com/109.152.240.113)
- Conundrum for England, rice is up there now with almost any box to box midfielders in Europe, bur allowed to do so due Partey sitting deeper behind him. Rice is probably England’s best number 6 type, but it’d not using his best abilities, but who else is there to play that Partey role? Struggling for anyone to be honest, Wharton is more attack minded I’d say, might be rice has to be asked to continue being deeper for England for good of the team overall. (NT) -- Henry1879, Thursday, April 17, 09:34:13am (NoHost/185.190.74.196)
- I know we have had this discussion before, but check out the excellent Adam Clery take on Rice as a 6 for England on his YouTube 442 review of the England Denmark game. He doesn't see him as a 6 since he can't play on the half turn and can't pick passes between the lines making it difficult to play through a high press. Does beg the Q - if not him - then who? Angel Gomes can do the playmaking part of the role but defensively? It is a position of weakness for England right now. (NT) -- f bloke, Thursday, April 17, 10:40:31am (NoHost/90.200.145.126)
- We aren’t miles apart, I agree he isn’t gonna become D.Murphy, start slipping short passes between the lines, he’s more a gerrard physical monster. Do think Tuchel is gonna be more direct though, try and be like a prem team, high energy, physical, bit like FFC in fact (time will tell if it works in international), means less need for a gomes type, he’s not even starting for Lille at moment. Partey isn’t a half turn type, yet Ars just battered Madrid, there’s no obvious solution. (NT) -- Henry1879, Thursday, April 17, 11:02:45am (cpc113812-lea23-2-0-cust213.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.26.216.214)
- Scott and Semenyo -- Mickey, Wednesday, April 16, 02:57:20pm (82-132-247-139.dab.02.net/82.132.247.139)
both as ever a real handful the other night ( as Scott also was the Boxing Day 2023 ), and both plucked from Bristol City. Scott currently 21 years old and Semenyo 25. These are exactly the type of players our ‘lwonderfully imaginative recruitment team and their leader should be seeking out before they make their mark . Players who Will be able to step up , contribute and lower squad age . We’ve brought in the ‘Names’ in Berge , Andersen, Traore and ESR(!). So come the summer I am sure we will bolster the squad with younger quality and promise …….will we not ?!! Pretty sure Silva wouldn’t object , would he Henry ???
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- I have advocated Scott before although ne has has quite a lot of knee problems. Semenyo reminds me of Eze both of whom would have been good signings. (NT) -- Birdman, Wednesday, April 16, 04:26:40pm (NoHost/37.72.152.33)
- Mickey you know as well as I, talented Championship players will not be signed by Fulham. Clubs like Palace, B'mouth, Brighton will spot and sign those players, we sit on our arse and look abroad for some unknown. Silva is the same, he's not prepared to give the likes of King and Godo a chance. Could they have been any worst than that mottley crew on Monday night That team who lacked energy, desire and definitely skill and to give Cairney a contract extension proves the point. (NT) -- MWKent, Wednesday, April 16, 06:00:09pm (host-81-86-162-36.as13285.net/81.86.162.36)
- Yes indeed , meanwhile Lacroix £15 mill , Huijsen €15 mill………Andersen £30 million and a 5 year contract . (NT) -- Mickey, Wednesday, April 16, 06:07:55pm (82-132-230-189.dab.02.net/82.132.230.189)
- Re: You have no idea who Marco Silva wants to sign.What we do know is that he is an excellent Manager who improves players. If he believes King, Godo or anyone else is not readyI would rather trust him. To call the players , lacklustre, talentless is ridiculous. It was a dreadful start to the game granted but t even so Sessegnon and Muniz should have scored. (NT) -- Alboy, Wednesday, April 16, 06:19:38pm (ec2-52-56-182-103.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/52.56.182.103)
- Three things….1) Silva is not responsible for duration of contracts nor wages. That is down to Teflon. 2) Neither Silva nor his team are responsible for scouting. That is down to Talbot and son. 3) The ultimate critical decision maker is Khan junior our illustrious DOF and co-owner. Unlike Hodgson, back in the day, Marco is not that high in the food chain. What he has achieved with players available is remarkable. (NT) -- Bad Boy, Wednesday, April 16, 07:41:54pm (NoHost/2.222.160.125)
- A little slanted with your roll call there, since we’ve also brought in Muniz, Cuenca & Sess. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Wednesday, April 16, 08:03:12pm (host109-152-240-113.range109-152.btcentralplus.com/109.152.240.113)
- Re: Scott and Semenyo (NT) -- Scott run for 3 people the other night, Friday, April 18, 02:24:55am (NoHost/31.94.72.235)
- Villa Away -- Red Hen (He/Him) [BST] (😷💉🏳🌈✊🏿🌍), Wednesday, April 16, 12:56:45pm (NoHost/62.197.151.37)
Just a heads-up to anyone who's selfishly planning to drive a non-compliant vehicle to Villa away - Birmingham has a Clean Air Zone, so you'll have to pay a charge. And frankly it's the least you can do; after decades of polluting our cities and endangering countless lives this is one tiny step towards redemption.
People don't realise how dangerous air pollution is - it's a silent killer! Every breath you take in a city is basically a public health crisis. The Clean Air Zone isn't an inconvenience, it's a lifeline. We ought to be asking why more cities haven't taken bold action like Birmingham, Clean Air shouldn't be a luxury - it should be a right!
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- Honestly, why do you bother? It's not funny, doesn't even wind people up, it's just boring, so what's the point? Perhaps get a job, might also help to broaden your social circle too! (NT) -- Here to help, Wednesday, April 16, 01:32:56pm (host81-133-110-86.in-addr.btopenworld.com/81.133.110.86)
- Think Verminham has bigger issues (NT) -- Waterboy, Wednesday, April 16, 04:09:17pm (NoHost/148.252.141.237)
- At least Salad Dodger was occasionally humorous. (NT) -- bs, Wednesday, April 16, 09:12:44pm (NoHost/185.82.47.6)
- Red Hen is obviously Chegger's mate (NT) -- The Piano Man, Thursday, April 17, 02:46:27am (NoHost/63.70.5.32)
- Thanks for the tip. (NT) -- Osama Bin Liner, Thursday, April 17, 10:44:56am (NoHost/113.203.221.25)
- Bring back Boa! As between Marcos new assisnant and the 4th occifical . Marco is told to make the sub he didnt intend! -- AEW CHIEF, Wednesday, April 16, 09:09:29am (93624fd4-3aa9-42c3-a4b1-863be4a9dd58.fr-par-2.baremetal.scw.cloud/51.159.194.214)
Silva began to clear up the matter in his post-match press conference, adding: "He (the fourth official, Robinson) said about number two and number three, that was the confusion between Ryan (Sessegnon, Fulham’s No. 30) and Robinson.
“We had enough time to correct it when I saw Sessegnon out. I tried to correct it, [but] they saw that it was a mistake from a lack of communication and he (Robinson) decided not to let us correct it.”
What will have further incensed Silva is the fact Bournemouth’s win meant they leapfrogged Fulham in the Premier League table, moving up to eighth while Fulham drop to ninth.
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- 60 Years supporting FFC London's Oldest Professional Club -- Dairy Farmer of Black & White Friesian cows, Wednesday, April 16, 09:02:59am (NoHost/176.248.67.105)
And still no major silverware & it is doubtful we ever will win even one trophy.
Currently we play well against the so called larger clubs but poorly against many in the lower reaches.
Our consistency is akin to that of a cow pat.
Our new stand looks great from the air on Boat Race day though, but the prices? Wow! Alistair Mackintosh still rakes in a huge salary as CEO as he has for many years now.
Money talks buy doesn't produce silverware.
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- There’s only one ally Mac. Love him to bits (NT) -- J krankie, Wednesday, April 16, 09:22:34am (82-132-214-154.dab.02.net/82.132.214.154)
- We won it one time... (NT) -- The Intertoto, Wednesday, April 16, 10:13:15am (host81-133-110-86.in-addr.btopenworld.com/81.133.110.86)
- It's difficult isn't it, I fully understand what you are saying, but we are the 9th best team in the country. Guess I would have taken that on the journey home from Plainmoor 30 years ago. (NT) -- GTS, Wednesday, April 16, 10:36:47am (NoHost/31.94.56.239)
- Give it a little longer and you'll come to accept it as I now do. Mid-prem is better than when I came in and certainly far better than many of those top flight clubs of yesteryear with dusty silverware. (NT) -- CB, Wednesday, April 16, 01:07:55pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
- Seth Ridgeon -- Jonathan Baines, Wednesday, April 16, 04:34:45am (NoHost/51.179.203.48)
Start him in place of Andreas Pereira in the last six matches!
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- ‘ Tottenham -- alanos, Wednesday, April 16, 02:32:48am (82-132-214-136.dab.02.net/82.132.214.136)
Among several clubs who want to sign Rodrigo Muniz .’ Why sell him . Next season is the last before World Cup . He will want to impress the Brazil manager . Thus it will be hard to resist playing his best game every match . We have a contract to end of next season plus one year option, so two years more . We need at least an extra two years . So offer money to sign such a contract . £5m?Basic wage £5m a year? Plus extra for every goal over 10 in prem and bigger bonus every goal over 15 .
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- If Marco were to leave -- Greenpole, Tuesday, April 15, 11:42:10pm (82-132-235-52.dab.02.net/82.132.235.52)
If the worst comes to pass, can't look past Liam Rosenior at the moment. Makes sense on many levels. Watch out for Strasbourg last 6 matches going for the champions league for first time in clubs history.
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- He's not going to leave Strasburg if they qualify for CL. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Wednesday, April 16, 12:42:20am (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Looks to definitely have something about him, but Fulham would be a step too soon for him. He did well at Hull, but Parker and Lampard are also decent at that level, but fail miserably in top flight. And where is now, besides 2 or 3 teams, is basically Championship standard, if that. Should Silva leave, we need an experienced head to move us forward. (NT) -- Samuel, Wednesday, April 16, 12:50:56am (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- Favourite for Leicester job (NT) -- Waterboy, Wednesday, April 16, 08:00:08am (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
- Fear he'd be well out of his depth - French league is PSG and then the rest - he got sacked by Hull because they invested heavily in a very good squad that should have made the play-offs. (NT) -- Rupert, Wednesday, April 16, 09:17:35am (NoHost/94.13.252.210)
- Return? -- Icecreamconey, Tuesday, April 15, 10:02:47pm (cpc115212-nmal23-2-0-cust516.19-2.cable.virginm.net/81.109.70.5)
Report: Bayern Munich looking to offload João Palhinha this summer.
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- Re: Return? should defo ask. AS Joao would had definatinly stopped Bosecombes goal....... look at Berges effort and just know JP wood had put in more effort and even a slide tackle. then later see Lukics tame shot on goal. AND know JP would had smashed them ball into top corner! (NT) -- Lol. Superbok is smooth, Tuesday, April 15, 10:05:39pm (900b74ec-cb02-4b80-b0b4-efce3919323c.fr-par-2.baremetal.scw.cloud/51.159.111.45)
- According to a couple of online reports, we've already made contact with Bayern to resign Palhinha. Westham have also registered an interest and it appears they're the most realistic destination, probably because they can actually afford him. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, April 15, 11:26:54pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- Re: Return? (NT) -- Wide Berth a player becoming extinct., Wednesday, April 16, 01:04:37am (host-2-102-161-56.as13285.net/2.102.161.56)
- Leno and Robinson done us all a favour? -- DOF, Tuesday, April 15, 05:56:52pm (frhb90833ds.ikexpress.com/185.246.85.103)
This current side was for a split second within a few points from CL
Well this current squad would get absoultely smashed in the 10 game Group stages
So when the fans were on here last week claiming Conference League was a waste of time and Conference was for the U21s
Have you re-assessed?
Is this side only worthy of the Europa? thats quite a slim window. 6-7th only.
otherwise we are too shite or too good!
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- So much negativity from our armchair experts. -- Bad Boy, Tuesday, April 15, 04:54:23pm (NoHost/2.222.160.125)
Six games remaining and just six points to beat our best ever finish in the top division. The much acclaimed 08/09 season under Roy netted 53 points and we’re well placed to eclipse that. A bit more positivity amongst the armchair critics wouldn’t go amiss.
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- Re: . Absolutely correct it's been a great season. The problem last night was we started far too slowly. We gave them the first goal through sloppy passing from Castagne and poor defending from Andersen. Even then Sess and Muniz should have scored. We dominated the second half and just couldn't put the ball in the back of the net. They were there for the taking last night. Apart from professional fouls and time wasting I thought they were poor. Frustrating but a big game Sunday. (NT) -- Alboy, Tuesday, April 15, 05:18:47pm (ec2-13-40-88-18.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/13.40.88.18)
- A tad unfair on Jedi, GA - was tracking runner as he Burbank, ball clipped his heel - had Shirley not inexplicably slowed, the ball would have been cleared. We’re likely to finish ahead of Spurs, ManU, and have some hugely satisfying league doubles. We were below par - it happens - as does inflicting Liverpool’s only away defeat (NT) -- Andrew in Bath, Tuesday, April 15, 06:09:04pm (NoHost/90.210.119.115)
- You get it every time we lose - it's pathetic. Yes - Bournemouth are a joke club whose natural place is the lower leagues but they have some good players - game could've gone either way like many of our games - it's football. (NT) -- Rupert, Wednesday, April 16, 09:21:49am (NoHost/94.13.252.210)
- Fulham are the equivalent of bottle jobs when the pressure is on and we need to get a result they fold like a deck chair 🪑. We have serious issues to address on transfers in and out and a massive concerning thing is that silva would rather bring on TC instead of our record signing . Why keep changing the strikers around after 62 minutes we are losing play them both . We are 💯 playing within ourselves in big important games -- Button, Tuesday, April 15, 12:29:19pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
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- Are we going to be treated to this childish crap all day?Grow up FFS. (NT) -- HemelRog, Tuesday, April 15, 12:58:20pm (5ec0f8a7.skybroadband.com/94.192.248.167)
- Re: Fulham are the equivalent of bottle jobs when the pressure is on and we need to get a result they fold like a deck chair 🪑. We have serious issues to address on transfers in and out and a massive concerning thing is that silva would rather bring on TC instead of our record signing . Why keep changing the strikers around after 62 minutes we are losing play them both . We are 💯 playing within ourselves in big important games -- Dave (Antonee Robinson.), Tuesday, April 15, 01:04:26pm (NoHost/90.204.0.85)
- Antonee Robinson, you were poor last night, and you know you were. You need to do much better. -- Dave (Antonee Robinson.), Tuesday, April 15, 01:09:41pm (NoHost/90.204.0.85)
- I couldn't believe button was predicting a 3/4-0 defeat at HT. Almost wishing it on. (NT) -- CB, Tuesday, April 15, 04:06:24pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
- If it wasn't for Leno we would have lost by 4 he pulled off some excellent saves. But according to alot of people we were in the ascendancy 🤦♂️ (NT) -- Button, Tuesday, April 15, 04:28:11pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
- Tottenham -- Angry, Tuesday, April 15, 12:13:18pm (NoHost/51.37.215.32)
[Mike McGrath] Andoni Iraola moving towards committing his immediate future at Bournemouth, despite being a candidate for clubs such as Tottenham in the event of a change of manager.
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- Points total for the remaining fixtures -- Samuel, Tuesday, April 15, 11:52:26am (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
How do you see the season ending points wise? A few days ago I suggested another 6pts was realistic and 11pts would represent a special run of results. That forecast was anticipating the Bournemouth result. I think we'll get another 5 or 6 points maximum.
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- Is Josh King injured? Not on bench which I find surprising if he is fit. -- Al, Tuesday, April 15, 11:40:37am (NoHost/193.17.86.245)
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- Jedi's Form -- JF, Tuesday, April 15, 10:29:30am (brnt-06-b2-v4wan-160985-cust77.vm7.cable.virginm.net/86.16.166.78)
Maybe I've missed something on these boards, but I am shocked not to have seen anything about Robinson's poor form lately. He cost us the game and potentially our season last night with a comical error and has really been off the boil for a while now.
He was poor last night with loose passes and touches, constantly out of position leaving the defence exposed, and when he was defending he was poor, getting done and overlapped by their flankers time and time again. Sadly I feel this game was not isolated and that he has had similar performances fairly consistently in recent times.
Of course he's had a stellar season for the most part, but he has really fallen off lately and I wonder why. Possibly exhaustion from all the minutes he's played? Full back is a position that can be so pivotal on a football pitch, so with Robinson out of form and Castagne just an appalling footballer, could this have cost us our season? Tete has been a HUGE loss and the lack of serious competition for Jedi is becoming apparent.
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- I think it’s a few reasons, probably tiredness, teams understanding that’s where we attack from and blocking it and probably some lost form. He’s still been largely good defensively against players like salah. The catagne statement is hyperbole, he isn’t terrible, he’s a solid prem RB, but think it’s an area we can improve, guy has 50+ Belgium caps. (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, April 15, 10:39:31am (NoHost/185.190.74.232)
- That's why I'd be shocked if he goes to somewhere like Liverpool. I think he's great for us but to error prone for the top tier teams. (NT) -- Too Many Daves, Tuesday, April 15, 10:44:48am (NoHost/146.70.179.102)
- Agree and it seems he was coming off instead of Sess. Think he is running on empty, needs a rest IMHO (NT) -- Al, Tuesday, April 15, 10:58:43am (NoHost/193.17.86.245)
- Re: Jedi's Form He has been brilliant all season a d fatigue takes its toll. For me the cause of the goal was the dreadfully error from Castagne giving the ball away in a dangerous position when he did not need to. Also poor defending from Anderson. We started so sloppily careless passing throughout the team. We also move the ball far too slowly. The subs s made a big difference and o ce again missing easy chances cost us. (NT) -- Alboy, Tuesday, April 15, 12:16:22pm (ec2-13-43-110-82.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/13.43.110.82)
- Antonee Robinson, U.S. international and leading Fulham left back, revealed that he's been suffering from tendinopathy for the past few months. This recurring condition has forced him to withdraw from the USMNT squad for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League matches, prioritizing his health.. (NT) -- CB, Tuesday, April 15, 01:49:30pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
- ,yet against Liverpool he was probably man of the match and played Salah off the park. (NT) -- Observer, Tuesday, April 15, 02:01:28pm (NoHost/90.202.14.192)
- Regardless of his performance last night, (and he was great against Liverpool), we should cash in at the end of the season...Time to move on. (NT) -- GA, Tuesday, April 15, 02:32:33pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Let’s be fair ! -- MLC, Tuesday, April 15, 10:26:27am (NoHost/104.28.86.113)
Bournemouth were better at our place than last night. On both occasions though they have been the better team.this season.
Quite evident last night the difference of work rate & pace something we tend to struggle with and as we are setup to want as much time on the ball as possible rather than being harassed.
Little vision in midfield and the Sess project playing on the right does not look like it has many legs in it.
Needs freshening up against Chelsea.
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- Regarding Sess I hope Marco gives him a couple more games in that position as I think he'll come good. He has a natural ability to be in the right place at the right time. Take the sitter of a header that he missed. (NT) -- Too Many Daves, Tuesday, April 15, 10:33:31am (NoHost/146.70.179.102)
- It was all so predictable though, wasn't it. Every time there's a real opportunity to press forward, albeit in the cup or league, the team capitulates. They can't handle pressure; the mentality to roll up their sleeves and fight, just isn't there. Perhaps it's a tactical issue, or a coaching one, but either way the psychology of this team is passive. We can't deal with expectation; the fight only turns up when we're underdogs. Silva needs to address the mentality of his squad. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, April 15, 11:13:38am (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- Re: Let’s be fair ! They were not better last night. We gave them the first goal by starting so sloppily. Even then Muniz and Sessegnon should have scored. Second half we dominated the game and should have equalised. They were there for the taking last night . (NT) -- Alboy, Tuesday, April 15, 12:22:59pm (ec2-13-43-110-82.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/13.43.110.82)
- We gifted Bournemouth the equaliser at our place with a mis-placed pass out of defence in the dieing minutes of the game. Fact. (NT) -- FFC in Brighton., Tuesday, April 15, 06:21:13pm (82-132-221-89.dab.02.net/82.132.221.89)
- We are poor against any side who press hard and naive against teams who are adept at the dark arts. -- Bob, Tuesday, April 15, 09:59:49am (NoHost/2.221.106.236)
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- We need to be honest....Bournemouth were bang average -- ., Tuesday, April 15, 09:58:00am (host109-148-247-138.range109-148.btcentralplus.com/109.148.247.138)
We just didn't turn up
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- a ‘bang average ‘ team who play with intensity , aggression and pace . Exactly the traits against which we struggle . We knew exactly how they would start yet we completely switched off at a time when we needed to dampen their spirits . (NT) -- Mickey, Tuesday, April 15, 10:04:40am (82-132-230-142.dab.02.net/82.132.230.142)
- So on one hand we struggle against physical and intense teams who come at us, but we apparently also struggle against teams that sir deep and defend as we struggle to create. Which is it? Because for a team that apparently struggles so much against both ends of the spectrum we are still on for our points record. (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, April 15, 10:16:15am (NoHost/185.190.74.232)
- We indeed struggle against both ; lacking the guile , creativity and pace to open up those who sit deep and lacking the intensity to match those with aggression and pace . But yes if course we are having a very good season, many of the chance we create are born out of excellent intricate play but we rarely threaten from pure pace and running directly at/through our opponents . (NT) -- Mickey, Tuesday, April 15, 10:43:53am (82-132-230-142.dab.02.net/82.132.230.142)
- Disagree, when teams come at us, becomes end to end it suits us. CFC away was the best example, palmer said post game, when it turned into an end to end game we were too physical and athletic for them. It’s why we should have won away at city, done well v Liverpool, v spurs & N.castle, they’re all teams that come at you, try and win it back high up with high energy, we’ve dealt with them. We struggled with saints, palace who sit deeper, try and pinch a goal then hit us on the counter. (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, April 15, 11:01:24am (NoHost/185.190.74.232)
- Yes those Teams you mention indeed Do come at you , but they don’t necessarily press with the intensity of certain others ( ie Bournemouth ). It’s when we are given no time on the ball that we struggle . (NT) -- Mickey, Tuesday, April 15, 11:14:20am (82-132-230-142.dab.02.net/82.132.230.142)
- Bournemouth go ultra aggressive, basically man to man all over rbe pitch at times, but they’d paid with a lot of injuries and players getting tired. When I look at the league and how is most aggressive and in your Face Id go Bournemouth, Liv at times, Arsenal, Newcastle and Spurs (certainly first half of season). We won’t win all games against these as they’re better teams, but largely done well, outside B.mouth who do you feel we’ve struggled against who are aggressive? (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, April 15, 11:49:30am (cpc113812-lea23-2-0-cust213.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.26.216.214)
- Andersen and ESR -- Angry, Tuesday, April 15, 08:41:37am (NoHost/89.19.88.115)
If we had spent our big money on actually decent players instead of these 2 we would be top 4
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- A team consistently inconsistent -- Henry1879, Tuesday, April 15, 07:34:23am (82-132-222-76.dab.02.net/82.132.222.76)
I just don’t get it, one side of the coin is we’ve shown great resilience to bounce back after a poor result and produce a good win, can’t remember a really bad run of results all season. Bournemouth just come off not winning in 8, with some really really bad results against the likes of Ipswich and West Ham, we’ve not had a run like that at any point. However, they’ve also had a brilliant run, winning 4 or 5 on the bounce and really getting some movement in the table as a result, BHA have had similar, forest, villa and everyone else around us have too, but we’ve never been able to put a run like that together, why is that?
We’ve not suffered substantial injuries compared to most, nor had many distractions, apart from decent cup run, but largely been playing once a week. As much as it’d been a season of great one off results, why haven’t we backed them up and shown a ruthlessness which could easily have seen us where forest are. For every Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle win, we’ve had a West Ham, a Southampton or a Utd game to back it up. Bournemouth, in my opinion, were there for the taking last night. Sure we may not play as well against deeper lying teams, but mentally we just don’t seem to have that edge to capitalise, back up a good result and really look up. What are we missing that stops us building and stringing a run together?
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- Wilson and Nelson (NT) -- Could have had a serious impact this season, Tuesday, April 15, 07:38:56am (2e409fa8.skybroadband.com/46.64.159.168)
- We do best when the opposition gives us room and the expectations are lower. There must be some psychology in that but there aren't enough quick forward runs into dangerous positions. Too much emphasis on holding positions in deep midfield and out wide? Not enough fluidity and imagination? Given the room our forward players are dangerous and defensively we're solid if midfield maintains their defensive shape. We're a very decent mid table side but we're a long way from being better than that. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Tuesday, April 15, 07:48:19am (238.75.189.80.dyn.plus.net/80.189.75.238)
- We have no natural goalscorers so when you have a tight game with few chances, unless Raul scores we aren't getting more than 2. Added to the fact we tend to concede 1 goal a game it leaves every game on a knife edge (NT) -- Waterboy, Tuesday, April 15, 08:31:49am (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
- Lukic and Adama couldn't score in a brothel? -- dss lad, Monday, April 14, 10:47:50pm (NoHost/195.3.220.75)
its not a dig at them.
its really a dig at Management
Who on earth thinks Adama will win a backpost header?
and who think Sasa can kick a ball further than 10 yards?
play to players strengths Marco.
now do I think Adama could be a Raheem Sterling, back post poacher? and Lukic a 6 yard box tap in merchant?
maybe? still think Bassey in CM would be the way forward
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- Harsh Criticisms perhaps ? -- Mickey, Monday, April 14, 10:12:09pm (host5-80-69-138.range5-80.btcentralplus.com/5.80.69.138)
as expected immediately post-match . We were def in the ascendency that 2nd half but yet again a lack of potency in final
1/3rd against a Team significantly very quick and aggressive in closing us down : there lies the same problem. But yes we definitely gave the ball away cheaply , though again I would cite their intensity as a contributory factor .
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- Re: Harsh Criticisms perhaps ?There a poor side we gave them the first goal and started slowly continually giving the ball away. Even so Muniz and Sess should have scored. We were poor first half but much better when subs came on. Thought Sess Castagne and Andersen poor. In reality we dominated the second half but the poor start killed us. We should never have lost to an average team on the night. Marco will be tearing hi hair out. Never mind on to Chelsea. (NT) -- Alboy, Monday, April 14, 10:18:57pm (ec2-13-43-110-23.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/13.43.110.23)
- Have they had won 2 or 3 nil or they had scored the winning goal late on then fairs fair. However the wining goal was scored in the 58th second! We failed to score in 95 minutes of play so how on earth could we have won? Such a shame and a loss of opportunity! (NT) -- Fulham Si, Monday, April 14, 10:20:40pm (static-80-177-78-58.vodafonexdsl.co.uk/80.177.78.58)
- Let's face it, Fulham have always been the same. There was a lot of talk last after the Liverpool game about Europe etc, even potential CL qualification. One or two of us laughed it off due to the predictability of what was going to happen against Bournemouth. Failure to sign a striker once again proved costly. (NT) -- Samuel, Monday, April 14, 10:22:01pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- Not Harsh at all. Was a game we needed to win…. We had to match there intensity we didn’t …we had to match there physicality we didn’t our crossing was awful our set pieces worse. (NT) -- Ffc, Monday, April 14, 10:22:59pm (NoHost/95.146.111.232)
- Stats -- Icecreamconey, Monday, April 14, 10:09:15pm (cpc115212-nmal23-2-0-cust516.19-2.cable.virginm.net/81.109.70.5)
Funny how you speak the truth, yet mods delete the post, you can accuse a player that is slow and his grandad faster than him, and passed away, yet criticising the way we are playing is classed as not suitable? 😞
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- Oh dear me -- Goatscaper ltd, Monday, April 14, 10:04:12pm (82-132-232-98.dab.02.net/82.132.232.98)
Whats the emotion you feel when you see ESR coming on?
Is it the scourging rush of hot adrenaline on a balmy spring monday night?
Or is it the gushing sound of £35 million being washed away down a putney manhole into the river Thames?
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- Best team on the night won to be fair - although we had plenty of the ball, but too many errors and not enough penetration or accurate shooting. -- Barry@ENF, Monday, April 14, 10:03:34pm (NoHost/85.255.232.102)
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- marcos and fulham wont go further than this -- this is our limit, Monday, April 14, 10:02:16pm (NoHost/185.241.208.204)
the PSR and limits of the ground
the revenues we generate will limit us to where we are now
true or false
once in a while we may make Europe and have a season roaming around midweek
but in general where we are now is our best for the league
TK cant spot players and he'll always be the DOF
so hoping for a new improved player recruitment system is pie in the sky
Enjoy middle of the table football
OR go down the road to the Blues? haha
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- Absolutely crap performance -- Kenny, Monday, April 14, 09:57:19pm (NoHost/155.133.17.234)
Bournemouth really ain’t all that. Such a missed opportunity.
We were pretty poor to a man. So disappointing
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- A timid, cowardly display -- .d, Monday, April 14, 09:56:37pm (host109-148-247-138.range109-148.btcentralplus.com/109.148.247.138)
Emile Smith-Rowe and Tom Cairney laughably bad
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- come off it much better when the subs came on. Dominated the game. Castagne once again giving the ball away cost us for the first goal along with Andersons defending. Sloppy passes but we should never have lost to this team. Started far too slowly ned Tete back in. Sess of the pace tonight the front three poor first half again missing easy chances. Subs were good and we dominated but failed to take opportunities. We have to learn to shoot more shame losing to a poor side. (NT) -- Alboy, Monday, April 14, 10:05:23pm (ec2-13-43-110-23.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/13.43.110.23)
- You must have watched with your eyes shut. We were much more threatening after the subs came on, even if they were sometimes frustrating as well. First half we were poor. (NT) -- The Drobe, Monday, April 14, 10:09:14pm (host86-131-207-34.range86-131.btcentralplus.com/86.131.207.34)
- That's just crazy, must be drink addled. (NT) -- Pablo, Monday, April 14, 10:38:03pm (host5-81-80-166.range5-81.btcentralplus.com/5.81.80.166)
- Awful performance just awful set pieces 💩 delivery from crosses 💩 no goal threat why does he persist with taking off Muniz for Raul play both put Raul in N10 role . 😡🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 -- Button, Monday, April 14, 09:54:51pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
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- Or... we dominated in the second half against a good team. Yes needed a bit more cutting edge and certainly dispiriting to see ESR coming on who never looked like doing much. But less of the hand-wringing already. (NT) -- Travelex, Monday, April 14, 10:00:16pm (5ec0818c.skybroadband.com/94.192.129.140)
- Usual absolute from Brentford Button .What happened to the 3 or 4?Probablydid enough to deserve a point.Always happens after a big win.Was expecting it especially as they haven’t won in six. (NT) -- HemelRog, Monday, April 14, 10:09:31pm (5ec0f8a7.skybroadband.com/94.192.248.167)
- What’s it like being permanently miserable Button. Perhaps we will soon see you on another board moaning using your other pseudonym. (NT) -- Zzzz, Monday, April 14, 10:10:09pm (NoHost/37.72.152.33)
- If anyone thinks that performance was acceptable I give up you can have the ball all you want but the final ball was completel💩 tonight . The set pieces are atrocious no point in getting corners or free kicks with delivery like that . We have wasted opportunities because we are bottle jobs plain and simple I am seriously pissed off (NT) -- Button, Monday, April 14, 11:56:58pm (NoHost/85.255.235.139)
- When you really need to win a game -- Ffc, Monday, April 14, 09:54:15pm (NoHost/95.146.111.232)
Inconsistent Fulham just don’t turn up
Very very frustrating ……we just don’t know how to beat crap sides
We can’t cross a ball for shit
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- void all fulham sites .. -- breadstix, Monday, April 14, 09:36:41pm (93624fd4-3aa9-42c3-a4b1-863be4a9dd58.fr-par-2.baremetal.scw.cloud/51.159.194.214)
thats now 10 shots .. all but the Iwobi shot.. never tested their on loan keeper
i fear a melts down.
chelsea to come, we fear its going downhill
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- I suspect there will be 3 changes soon. -- RR, Monday, April 14, 09:13:08pm (NoHost/104.220.143.92)
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- We can’t win any game that matters! YoYo Silva yet again, you can’t get your players up for any consistency the whole season -- Fulham Russ, Monday, April 14, 09:05:09pm (NoHost/90.197.22.207)
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- Anderson is slower than my dead grandad he can’t run get Tete and Adama on sharpish -- Button, Monday, April 14, 08:58:45pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
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- Firstly no complaints with our performance. They started so well and we have done well to hang in. Still could turn this around ! -- CB, Monday, April 14, 08:56:58pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
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- Tonight -- Ffc, Monday, April 14, 08:48:55pm (NoHost/95.146.111.232)
Absolutely no pace no aggression no creativity in our midfield
Everything we’re doing tonight is at walking pace again…..
Very frustrating
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- Fair play to Bournemouth. -- Juan, Monday, April 14, 08:26:34pm (NoHost/90.196.2.81)
Boy,they really want it!
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- Game over after 50 seconds complete shambles no challenge just let him run -- Button, Monday, April 14, 08:23:32pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
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- Tilt! -- Andrew in Bath, Monday, April 14, 08:04:41pm (NoHost/90.210.119.115)
Oh well - conceding after 50 seconds
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- Lee Hendrie on Jay Stansfield... -- G, Monday, April 14, 07:29:48pm (NoHost/90.213.242.75)
Hendrie continued: "They did get good money for him off Birmingham and there may be some sort of clause for Fulham to take him back, that is another thing.
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- Why does Silva persist with Cuenca over Diop? -- Danagerous Dan, Monday, April 14, 06:57:25pm (hugo.fabre.vms.tech.ouidou.fr/62.210.140.1)
doesnt seem right based on performances.
but then we havent seen how Willian keeps getting playing time.
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- Re: I think Diop could be off in the summer (NT) -- jonathan, Monday, April 14, 06:59:22pm (NoHost/140.248.40.46)
- With Tete we now have RB cover. Cuenca covers LB. That's my guess. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Monday, April 14, 07:01:23pm (238.75.189.80.dyn.plus.net/80.189.75.238)
- Love Willian, but reckon Sess could do same job (NT) -- CB, Monday, April 14, 07:07:45pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
- Season Ticket transfer -- Mr Kurkuruza, Monday, April 14, 11:55:37am (NoHost/167.98.155.194)
The ST holder who sits next to me is not attending the Chelsea game. He has agreed in principle to transfer his ticket to me so that a friend of mine can attend. The ticket office said you can do this in the week before the game. Can anyone who has done this please explain the easiest way of doing it, as I believe you can do it via the club website and over the phone. And no my friend is neither a Chelsea fan or a tourist. He lives on the Clem Attlee estate.
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- Europa ‘Conference’…. -- Mickey, Monday, April 14, 10:53:11am (82-132-231-101.dab.02.net/82.132.231.101)
How much do you want it ? Whilst finishing as high as possible in this PL is ( for me )The most important target of any season , it looks highly likely that should we qualify for Europe that this would mean the Conference League . Would this really attract a higher level of player with European ambitions ? Would this really be a deciding factor in Silva staying ? Then we get to the practicalities , more games ( presumably from a very early stage ), more travelling to far flung places just to face Teams nowhere near PL or in some cases even Championship Level . Needing to build a far bigger Squad with those extra games in mind . Yes certainly all the above points apply to Europa and Champions League , but only in those competitions will Coaches and Players be able to prove themselves and be taken notice of . Last but not least , how would Europe affect our PL Form? I would hate us languishing in the lower half just for a few trips abroad in a competition looked upon even lower than second class. For me it would have to be Europa League only to really challenge us to the next level . Of course for those desperate for a Trophy, the Conference would I suppose just about usurp the InterToto!
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- The media and their silly fans thought they had won the World Cup.Matches for those who are rarely first choice especially against the weaker teams in the early stages.Gives the younger players a chance to play against men.Didn’t do us much harm under Roy. (NT) -- HemelRog, Monday, April 14, 11:28:29am (5ec0f8a7.skybroadband.com/94.192.248.167)
- I don't think it matters whether it's the Europa, or Conference League, I reckon Silva will be off to Spurs in the close season. They've got some good players there and he'll make them into better players, and a better team (NT) -- Wayne, Monday, April 14, 11:31:50am (host31-52-136-5.range31-52.btcentralplus.com/31.52.136.5)
- There is another angle, fulham have been in Europe 3 times (off top of my head) in history, from a fan point of view some of the most memorable experiences have been in Europe, not always against big names either. Who knows what the future holds, when we have another chance, my West Ham mates had time of their lives on their run. Prem can become tad monotonous, I for one would greatly look forward to going to any European nights, particularly away. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, April 14, 11:39:15am (82-132-222-34.dab.02.net/82.132.222.34)
- I agree. Also, whereas it's like Intertoto for a few rounds, you're eventually up against clubs with some clout. If you don't get that far, well it hasn't proved a great distraction, and if you do then it becomes exciting. (If so for West Ham fans, then why not for us too?) Win it, and you've Europa to follow. (NT) -- b+w g., Monday, April 14, 12:01:30pm (68.52.159.143.dyn.plus.net/143.159.52.68)
- Absolutely spot on, Henry. The previous European experiences were some of the best times of my Fulham supporting existence. Following your team is meant to be fun (not life and death as some of the wrist slitters on here would have you believe). Season after season in the Prem, just trying to survive can become very mundane, not every season will be as good as this one. Bring Europe on and let the good times roll. (NT) -- Spencer, Monday, April 14, 12:53:10pm (4e5682e9.skybroadband.com/78.86.130.233)
- These are my sentiments as well. Plus it could be quite fun to visit somewhere obscure in Moldova or the Vatican Republic to see Fulham play away (NT) -- El Pato, Monday, April 14, 02:55:00pm (NoHost/130.255.28.185)
- Conference would allow us to give valuable experience to some of our u21s (NT) -- Phil, Monday, April 14, 12:10:10pm (NoHost/62.102.229.57)
- Top 8 would be great for our profile. It would further elevate Marco’s burgeoning standing and reputation throughout Europe. Up to the club to nail him down to an irresistible contract extension. Increasingly, it seems, the world is becoming Silva’s oyster. (NT) -- Bad Boy, Monday, April 14, 01:44:28pm (NoHost/2.222.160.125)
- I see no merit in the conference league, attendances will be low against what in most cases are championship level teams at least until the quarter finals. Would certainly have a Europa season even if we do struggle to stay up! (NT) -- Waterboy, Monday, April 14, 02:43:14pm (NoHost/85.255.232.159)
- I'd love it as I'm moving to Italy, means I'll be 4,000 miles nearer and I could drive to some if not all of those away games... (NT) -- TT, Monday, April 14, 05:07:24pm (74-95-251-150-Houston.hfc.comcastbusiness.net/74.95.251.150)
- The question for me is, would Europe's qualification damage our prem/cup, etc. campaign? Months ago, I said it would. I still believe that. But it could keep Silva here? Still hope for an 8th finish regardless of rewards. (NT) -- CB, Monday, April 14, 07:04:35pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
- Impressive crowd at Wembley -- Hammersmithender, Monday, April 14, 09:07:26am (NoHost/31.94.14.126)
yesterday of 71,722 for a game between two 3 tier clubs.
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- Head Wind -- Eerwah, Monday, April 14, 02:33:29am (customer.sydyaus1.pop.starlinkisp.net/65.181.13.245)
Signing a star player for many millions works roughly half the time. High quality staff, accomodation and training set up producing early career shining star players costs a fraction of the risky transfer fees being exchanged. Motspur Park is an ideal location for such an adventure. FFC and Custodian have runs on the board for this type of policy.
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- Palhinha developed a reputation as a tough midfielder following his short spell at Fulham, who ended up selling him to Bayern Munich for a reported fee of £47 million. -- more great journalism, Sunday, April 13, 09:34:11pm (host86-153-178-227.range86-153.btcentralplus.com/86.153.178.227)
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- Bosecome tomorrow.. -- Gab 😂✨, Sunday, April 13, 05:23:27pm (customer.lndngbr1.pop.starlinkisp.net/216.128.29.106)
Is it too early or too bold to say..
Won tomorrow. And time to buy that Ryanair flights package 😭😭😭
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- £15m for Jay, absolute daylight robbery -- But if they were stoopid enough to pay it, Sunday, April 13, 04:41:26pm (host86-145-190-158.range86-145.btcentralplus.com/86.145.190.158)
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- When are Spurs fans going to realise the obvious nickname for their Australian manager - Aussie Idealess ! -- Block E, Sunday, April 13, 04:28:25pm (host81-153-227-25.range81-153.btcentralplus.com/81.153.227.25)
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- Tottenham Hotspur -- Mr Kurkuruza, Sunday, April 13, 03:55:20pm (NoHost/84.67.25.197)
I suppose that whoever does eventually take over the Manager's role at that club knows that it can only get better. Resource wise they are very unlikely to go down and should be a lot higher than the dismal place they are in now. This is the problem with the PL. Clubs like Spurs and Man Utd will never go down without a points deduction.
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- When do you think season ticket renewal prices will be coming out and also how much do you think they will increase -- Button, Sunday, April 13, 01:16:45pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
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- July 12th, 7pm. 4% (NT) -- Mystery Meg, Sunday, April 13, 03:03:56pm (34.red-80-28-159.staticip.rima-tde.net/80.28.159.34)
- Massive increase announced within days of beating Chelsea (NT) -- MF, Sunday, April 13, 03:44:25pm (82-132-234-68.dab.02.net/82.132.234.68)
- Is that you Mr Khan asking how much we are willing to pay? (NT) -- Block E, Sunday, April 13, 04:38:10pm (host81-153-227-25.range81-153.btcentralplus.com/81.153.227.25)
- They will try to take advantage of our top 10 status to increase im sure, their problem will be when we have a bad spell all the regulars would have gone or been priced out (NT) -- Waterboy, Sunday, April 13, 05:49:23pm (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
- Southampton Away tickets -- Dom, Sunday, April 13, 10:11:01am (NoHost/194.73.176.68)
Hi all, do you happen to know if Southampton away will go on general sale at some point? I'm a member but would like to go with 2 non member friends. Had a look earlier and there's still quite a few left.
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- Unlikely? Tuesday 8th April, 10am All 2024/25 Season Ticket Holders - 1 ticket per person Thursday 10th April, 10am All 2024/25 Members - 1 ticket per person Friday 11th April, 10am Supporters with Previous Booking History - 1 ticket per person (NT) -- Mr No Name, Sunday, April 13, 10:15:30am (host81-131-212-210.range81-131.btcentralplus.com/81.131.212.210)
- give the t/o a visit. If sales are slow they have been known to be accommodating. (NT) -- bs, Sunday, April 13, 10:34:22am (NoHost/195.158.216.22)
- As of this morning there are still 200 plus tickets available and one more block to open up (NT) -- Ffc, Sunday, April 13, 11:04:07am (NoHost/95.146.111.232)
- Gibbs White -- Jt20, Sunday, April 13, 04:59:21am (a172-226-184-100.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com/172.226.184.100)
Read on Saturday gossip section on the BBC football section that Forest have put a 100 million pound tag on Gibbs White , what is happening here? Is he really that phenomenal of a player?
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- Brighton only draw at home to Leicester. Making Monday a massive opportunity to go clear in 8th place. And the rest is in our own hands and the cup results going our way. -- CB, Saturday, April 12, 05:06:27pm (213-18-164-18.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.18)
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- Yes lovely to see. It's shame Forest already have the points they have, three or four less and I'd fancy us catching them. (NT) -- JamieR, Saturday, April 12, 05:12:29pm (241.190.6.51.dyn.plus.net/51.6.190.241)
- Really good results for us all around (couldn't expect anything out of Southampton Villa). Monday is a very big match! Undoubtedly we'll lose it only to win something we're all sure we will lose and the emotional rollercoaster will continue (NT) -- eganonoa, Saturday, April 12, 05:35:02pm (ue.tmodns.net/172.56.2.141)
- If we can hit some consistency in the last few games, it could be an exciting end to the season. Looking at the remaining fixtures, I'd say we should get 6 points minimum and 11 points if we can find something special in the run in. (NT) -- Samuel, Saturday, April 12, 10:14:00pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- What happens if city are found guilty of these charges which are due to be published. I assume they won't be able to play in Europe next season so would a qualifying place be dropped down one? (NT) -- Hammersmithender, Sunday, April 13, 11:08:55am (NoHost/31.94.12.212)
- Help -- Andrew in Bath, Saturday, April 12, 10:47:47am (NoHost/90.210.119.115)
How do I move 1 ticket from ‘manage tickets’ to my phone wallet, please? The others are already there
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- PL Team of the Season -- Dom(TO), Saturday, April 12, 09:58:44am (NoHost/62.49.182.191)
Looks like that left back slot will go to Robinson or Kerkez. Got me thinking - have we ever had a player in the PL Team of the Season?
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- Parker going to beat Silvas 90 points that he got when we won Championship -- Hmmm, Friday, April 11, 10:06:03pm (NoHost/51.37.217.87)
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- Sheffield Utd playing two of the three bottom sides before they play Burnley on Easter Monday should make things interesting. (NT) -- FFC in Brighton., Friday, April 11, 11:25:30pm (NoHost/2.120.137.10)
- Perhaps, except under Silva we were regularly stuffing teams, sometimes by 5 or 6 goals and can justifiably stake a claim to providing the championship with the best team ever seen at that level. In contrast, Parker inherits the leagues strongest squad, sticks 10 men behind the ball and hopes to win 1-0 whilst sending everyone to sleep. And then he gets sacked after a couple of months in the premier League because he's clueless. (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, April 11, 11:34:20pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- He will. Playing Parkerball will also yield around 40 less goals (NT) -- wominblack, Saturday, April 12, 05:37:18am (lfbn-bor-1-1463-76.w193-250.abo.wanadoo.fr/193.250.32.76)
- You mean "Wot we won in the Championship" (NT) -- Scott Parker Spotter (He hid it well tho), Sunday, April 13, 10:36:18pm (NoHost/81.17.122.133)
- Premier league -- Waterboy, Friday, April 11, 07:22:52pm (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
Interesting comments by Gary Neville that there have been a lot of boring games this season. I must say up to the Liverpool game (which was excellent) there hasn't been a whole of of excitement at the cottage this year. Injury time against Brentford and whole game vs Forest was good but not sure if many other good ones at home? Maybe last 30 mins vs Spurs?
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- It has been a strange season - low quality by the PL's standards. City, United and Spurs struggling. Forest in CL contention, and a host of unlikely contenders within touching distance of Europe. Not sure we'll.have such a golden opportunity again, so it's definitely worth going balls to the wall and taking chances in the next 7 games. (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, April 11, 07:47:37pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- It was the same with the Euros. I think there is just too much football. With the Club World Cup this year and the World Cup next year, There will have only been summers in 2023 and 2027 that the players get a break between 2021 and 2028. (NT) -- Charlie J, Friday, April 11, 07:48:15pm (host109-153-133-30.range109-153.btcentralplus.com/109.153.133.30)
- Bournemouth game at home was very good. Best team I’ve seen at the cottage this season so far. (NT) -- Gary, Friday, April 11, 08:33:00pm (host31-51-137-1.range31-51.btcentralplus.com/31.51.137.1)
- So Salah signs a contract extension on his existing £350k a week?!? After his last performance not sure he's worth £35k a week to be honest. The world's gone mad! -- Straw Clutchers Anonymous, Friday, April 11, 12:30:14pm (NoHost/90.205.198.168)
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- Good news for Jedi, another couple of easy games next year. (NT) -- Al, Friday, April 11, 12:38:49pm (NoHost/193.17.86.245)
- It seems excessive given his age but I think he's scored 27 goals so far this season? That return still places him in an elite group of top flight strikers and practically impossible, and extremely expensive to replace. Add that to merchandising, and its probably a bargain in business terms. (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, April 11, 12:48:30pm (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- To be fair to Salah, he was up against the best left back in Europe. (NT) -- Ra's al Ghul, Friday, April 11, 09:11:14pm (NoHost/212.132.246.99)
- Building on the post below. Thinking beyond Fulham, who are the best father and son players in the history of British football? The Lampard's, The Hateley's? And who are the best ever playing brothers? The Conway's, Hibbit's? -- Mr Kurkuruza, Friday, April 11, 09:41:18am (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
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- The Roseniors probably not achieved as much in the game as some you refer to, but I would argue they definitely deserve a mention having both played in the top flight... (NT) -- k, Friday, April 11, 09:47:27am (NoHost/90.213.242.75)
- The Schmeichels. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Friday, April 11, 09:51:10am (238.75.189.80.dyn.plus.net/80.189.75.238)
- For brothers presumably the Charltons. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Friday, April 11, 09:52:21am (238.75.189.80.dyn.plus.net/80.189.75.238)
- I think you might’ve missed my brilliant joke on the feed below about this… I say, I didn’t even know that Julian Hails is Barry’s Dad! (NT) -- Just visiting… here all week, Friday, April 11, 09:56:05am (host217-44-44-18.range217-44.btcentralplus.com/217.44.44.18)
- John and Mel Charles.Ivor and Len Allchursh. (NT) -- HemelRog, Friday, April 11, 10:42:42am (5ec0f8a7.skybroadband.com/94.192.248.167)
- FFC .... Eddie and Reg Lowe (NT) -- Surprised no picked this one up, Friday, April 11, 10:45:13am (2e409fa8.skybroadband.com/46.64.159.168)
- WIth the suggestions so far it's hard to deviate from the Charlton and Charles siblings. Of course we could add the Neville's. For Father and son I like the Schmichael suggestion and think that might be hard to top. Were the Redknaps as good or better? What about the Harlands? (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Friday, April 11, 11:28:41am (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- My Geordie grandad was a big fan of the Robledo brothers at NUFC in the 50s, although more George I imagine. I suppose we should mention the Wallaces in the brothers category. Just spreading the net a bit further, I suppose the greatest father and son combo might be Cesare & Paulo Maldini ? (NT) -- GTS, Friday, April 11, 12:01:16pm (24.206.97.74.netskope-rdns.com/24.206.97.74)
- Surely Les Allen and Clive Allen must get a mention (NT) -- Long Termer, Friday, April 11, 02:42:53pm (host86-178-196-135.range86-178.btcentralplus.com/86.178.196.135)
- Not brothers but FFC link, Sone Aluko and sister Eniola (NT) -- Barry@ENF, Friday, April 11, 03:24:03pm (NoHost/85.255.236.54)
- the Bill Dodgins? (NT) -- f bloke, Friday, April 11, 03:46:09pm (NoHost/90.200.145.126)
- Alan Devonshire and his father Les. (NT) -- Hammersmithender, Friday, April 11, 09:34:55pm (NoHost/31.94.74.133)
- Mark Chamberlain (Stoke) good player and remember watching him, father of Alex Oxlade Chamberlain. (NT) -- AC, Friday, April 11, 10:45:41pm (2e40d84f.skybroadband.com/46.64.216.79)
- The Ince’s (NT) -- WayneKerrins, Saturday, April 12, 09:45:01am (host86-145-228-55.range86-145.btcentralplus.com/86.145.228.55)
- Ferdinands? No, forget that. (NT) -- Observer, Saturday, April 12, 11:26:25am (NoHost/90.202.14.192)
- On this theme but of questionable quality, my non league team have had their fair share of lesser brothers playing for them: I've seen Paul Currie, Dave Sampson, Dave Regis and Carl Hoddle all struggle to be half as good as their illustrious brothers. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Saturday, April 12, 12:26:44pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Anyone mentioned Ray and Dean Lewington? (NT) -- .., Saturday, April 12, 01:07:17pm (host86-190-239-41.range86-190.btcentralplus.com/86.190.239.41)
- Giant Killing -- eganonoa, Friday, April 11, 04:20:53am (pool-108-18-149-21.washdc.fios.verizon.net/108.18.149.21)
Crazy article from Opta about our record against teams in the top 6: www.theanalyst.com/2025/04/fulham-vs-top-six-premier-league
We have played the most games in the league against teams that were in the top six when we played them, 31 games, 38.71% of our total matches. And we have the most points in those matches in the league (21). Our points per game against teams in the top-6 when we play them is 1.75, third in the league. Some 43.75% of our points total has come against teams in the top-6 when we played them, far above any other team.
Even just looking at the teams that are now in the top-6 versus the ones who were in the top-6 when we played them but subsequently fell out, we've accumulated 1.56 points per game, behind only Liverpool and Arsenal.
If we can figure out how to deal with those lower clubs who park the bus, we will be a genuine Champions League team. At this point, I just want to hold this team together.
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- Against the CURRENT top 6 we have 20 pts from 10 games (W6 D2 L2) so that's 2pts per game! (NT) -- Simple arithmetic., Friday, April 11, 07:44:52am (unn-89-187-168-80.cdn77.com/89.187.168.80)
- Sounds nitpicky, but the first two kind of cancel each other out don't they? If we've played the most games against teams of that nature, we have the best opportunity to get most points. Its the points per game one that really stands out. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Friday, April 11, 10:04:24am (NoHost/81.79.75.149)
- Whatever's being said about Glasner, we still need to Silva signed up for another few years in advance of the Spurs meltdown when they get knocked out of the Europa. (NT) -- Straw Clutchers Anonymous, Friday, April 11, 11:49:54am (NoHost/90.205.198.168)
- Create -- Eerwah, Friday, April 11, 12:25:10am (customer.sydyaus1.pop.starlinkisp.net/65.181.13.138)
As seen from Craven Cottage history, generating trophy winning success at competing within an elite level requires more than a 30K stadium and willing custodian. Alf Ramsey's Ipswich achieved, Ranieri stumbled on the magic of efficient 442, both lifted exalted silver from a roughly similar to now at SW6 background.
Shad and Marco are currently at a point where serious ambition could hatch a football plan to achieve.
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- Got a bit of stick on here after Palace FA Cup exit... -- Jonathan Baines, Thursday, April 10, 08:12:33pm (NoHost/51.179.199.144)
Said on that evening that Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City were free hits and nobody is expecting us to pick up any points and I thought a top four finish was possible, comments like I will have some of what you are drinking.
Now just short of two weeks later and how do that look. blah, blah, blah... Well we ran Arsenal close, but no cigar. We were unlucky not to have scored before McAllister scored, but what a response and even after Diaz pulled one back and the 'bearded gnome' hit the bar I still thought we would get three points. Now call me an Optimist - difficult being a Fulham fan, it is a bit of an oxymoron - but I STILL BELIEVE! We now have 7 to play, we have 48 points which is more than 1.5 points a game and are 5 points off 5th (CL place),currently held by Man City (and they are at The Cottage for the last game of the season on 25/5/25 -I do like a date palindrome). In between that we have six games, including Villa and Chelsea who are above us and Bournemouth and Brentford who are just below us. The other two games are away to Southampton and at home to Everton who have both nicked cheap points off us this season.Let's just enjoy the last seven games and see where we are at 6pm on 25/5/25!
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- Re: Got a bit of stick on here after Palace FA Cup exit... -- Jonathan Baines, Thursday, April 10, 08:18:26pm (NoHost/51.179.199.144)
- Noticed an error and can't edit post: after drinking it should say: etc. 'how do' should be 'how does' (NT) -- Jonathan Baines, Thursday, April 10, 08:20:34pm (NoHost/51.179.199.144)
- At the risk of palindrome pedantry, you are 73 years out with that one... (NT) -- j, Thursday, April 10, 08:27:31pm (cpc93354-hers8-2-0-cust99.6-3.cable.virginm.net/82.13.24.100)
- The only thing we ran Arsenal close was the result! Certainly not a reflection of the game itself. We never laid a glove on them. (NT) -- Gary, Thursday, April 10, 09:17:27pm (host31-51-137-1.range31-51.btcentralplus.com/31.51.137.1)
- Anything is possible, and on our day we are capable of beating anyone, as proved last week. However, we've also demonstrated many times previously how erratic our performances can be, from playing like prime Barcelona one week to performing like a pub team the next. Fulham will let you down more often than not. (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, April 11, 10:07:43am (NoHost/81.78.226.36)
- Famous Fathers -- The Man With No Name, Thursday, April 10, 05:40:46pm (238.75.189.80.dyn.plus.net/80.189.75.238)
For some reason I got to thinking about footballers whose fathers were also pro footballers. Not too uncommon but I couldn't think of many Fulham examples.
Bill Dodgin, Liam Rosenior, Anders Pereira, Bobby Drake and Julian Hails.
Can't think of any others. Were there any?
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- Add Cliff Jones to the list. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Thursday, April 10, 05:42:57pm (238.75.189.80.dyn.plus.net/80.189.75.238)
- Had no idea about Hails, so Googled and found I'd missed this interesting interview www.fulhamfc.com/news/2012/december/16/memory-lane (NT) -- b+w g., Thursday, April 10, 06:09:52pm (host81-151-33-219.range81-151.btcentralplus.com/81.151.33.219)
- Without wanting to start an argument in what is an interesting post. I actually think father - son footballers is not very common at all. If you think of the 10s of thousands of pro footballers over the years, I was think it is quite remarkable how few family connections there are. (NT) -- GTS, Thursday, April 10, 07:22:37pm (NoHost/2.220.215.37)
- At Football League level, you probably have a point. But the number with dads who played semi-pro (or semi-semi, if you know what I mean), would considerably increase the tally. (In the current England squad, top of head alone names me Palmer and Bellingham). This would imply a genetic element in those cases too, which the dads must be proud of, but with the world of difference in career terms they may have (in heart of hearts) slightly mixed feelings about. (NT) -- b+w g., Thursday, April 10, 07:47:55pm (host81-151-33-219.range81-151.btcentralplus.com/81.151.33.219)
- You're right - it really isn't. Yet in cricket it's quite common. That's what got me thinking. Can no one come up with any other FFC examples? (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Thursday, April 10, 08:27:30pm (238.75.189.80.dyn.plus.net/80.189.75.238)
- Jay Stansfield. (NT) -- ASPT, Thursday, April 10, 09:16:02pm (114-129-187-208.ip4.superloop.au/114.129.187.208)
- Going back much further, BBC radio sports commentator Maurice Edelston and father Joe (later the club manager) both played for us. Wally Hinshelwood's two sons both played for Palace. There must be loads more... (NT) -- garence, Thursday, April 10, 09:22:21pm (82-71-33-251.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/82.71.33.251)
- There’s a few coming through. Lee Clark’s boy, Heskey’s twins are supposed to be good. (NT) -- ASPT, Thursday, April 10, 09:32:37pm (114-129-187-208.ip4.superloop.au/114.129.187.208)
- What’s the Julian Hailes one? Is he Barry’s Dad…? (NT) -- Just visiting, Friday, April 11, 02:58:46am (host217-44-44-18.range217-44.btcentralplus.com/217.44.44.18)
- Boscombe away -- Good points Bad points., Monday, April 07, 04:26:26pm (host-217-8-22-33.as13285.net/217.8.22.33)
1300 ticket allocation still not sold out I know its on TV and 8.00 on a Monday evening but not a great effort support wise.
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- Thanks for your update. I did buy a ticket about 2 hours ago if that helps your anxiety. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Monday, April 07, 06:26:07pm (92.40.170.135.threembb.co.uk/92.40.170.135)
- no trains back to london (NT) -- D block, Monday, April 07, 06:44:31pm (NoHost/2.122.247.208)
- It is technically possible to get back to London by train, but it's a bit of a stretch and requires three trains. The first one leaves Pokesdown (for Boscombe) at about 2220. You then change at Basingstoke for a train to Reading, where you catch the third train, which arrives at Paddington at 0115. Too late for the tube, but could get a cab... (NT) -- Kemosabe, Monday, April 07, 08:24:36pm (NoHost/62.56.74.148)
- Re: no trains back to london (NT) -- FFC Supporters Coach Departing CC or MP 3.30, Monday, April 07, 09:21:41pm (host-217-8-22-33.as13285.net/217.8.22.33)
- There's still another 4 sales dates to go ,14 different staggered points stages altogether when Chelsea was a free for all. It's bloody ridiculous. (NT) -- TSW, Monday, April 07, 09:50:08pm (NoHost/31.94.34.108)
- Bubble must burst at some point with everyone getting poorer and bills rising. Train fares up again. Also likely Mr Khan will want to outprice more regulars for tourists next season (NT) -- Waterboy, Monday, April 07, 09:52:06pm (NoHost/84.67.210.3)
- The club have just been hit with a mandatory increase to an immovable, core element of their cost base thanks to labours insane NI increases. Considering our wages account for 86% of our total turnover, an NI increase that directly increases those costs is going to be a significant problem. Something is going to have to increase or reduce to offset that. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Tuesday, April 08, 01:32:33pm (NoHost/81.79.75.149)
- I'm no current Labour party fan or keen on many of their policies, but I'm wondering where you think much needed revenues could be increased? (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Tuesday, April 08, 04:51:08pm (92.40.169.152.threembb.co.uk/92.40.169.152)
- For fulham or the country? (NT) -- Same old story, Tuesday, April 08, 07:31:14pm (NoHost/85.255.232.40)
- Both. (NT) -- Mr Kurkurusa, Tuesday, April 08, 07:44:43pm (92.40.169.152.threembb.co.uk/92.40.169.152)
- Well i'veFor Fulham - Either player sales or ticket increases. Ticket increases won't raise loads, but might counter the bulk of the increased cost. As for government, its a bit of a crazy question don't you think? There are literally thousands of economic levers you can pull to raise revenues or reduce costs. But the government have chosen a fundamentally flawed one that will lose most of the benefit because companies have been shutting down, reducing workforces and freeing hiring (NT) -- Same Old Story, Wednesday, April 09, 09:24:19am (webdefence-pool-02.cluster-lonb.forcepoint.net/85.115.53.202)
- I think the forecast is for a 4% rise in companies shutting down compared to a previous quarter. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Wednesday, April 09, 10:24:21am (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- So straight away, you wipe you're wiping off the existing revenues from those 4%. You then have companies that are cutting headcount (mine is a huge UK employer and has a 15% reduction for example). Then those with hiring freezes. Then those with international offices who relocate roles to other countries. As I say, its a fundamentally flawed policy. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Wednesday, April 09, 11:04:25am (webdefence-pool-02.cluster-lonb.forcepoint.net/85.115.53.202)
- Okay that's good to get your first hand perspective. As you say it suggests a flawed policy. I suppose my concern is, that if money has to be saved or generated, then who takes the hit: Low income people, middle income people, high income people, businesses or shareholders? (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Wednesday, April 09, 12:59:36pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- I think in this case its probably everyone and thats the problem. Businesses and shareholders don't get 'hit' - they cut costs accordingly to offset the hit. Low income people are cheapest to get rid of to make the savings so they go, etc. But, for instance, we;re sending as much money to ukraine as this was 'meant' to raise. Its not just saving/generating money from business policies/taxation that affects the budget. There are (as per previous post) thousands of levers they could look at. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Wednesday, April 09, 01:41:46pm (webdefence-pool-02.cluster-lonb.forcepoint.net/85.115.53.202)
- Are you an economist or accountant? (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Wednesday, April 09, 04:27:34pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Not sure those figures are quite right T. Labour NI increase (which I don't like) estimated to raise c £25 billion; whereas the Commons Library says total Ukraine commitment since 2022 is £12.8 billion. Support for Ukraine seemingly popular too. You're right about alternative levers - though some don't raise that much to the extent required; but due to election sloganeering they have been politically put out of reach - "Labour's tax bombshell" etc etc. I’m totally non-party-political BTW. (NT) -- Barry@ENF, Thursday, April 10, 11:08:30pm (cpc95104-newt39-2-0-cust313.19-3.cable.virginm.net/77.101.245.58)
- My understanding is that the £25b forecast is an annual figure for the end of the forecast rather than from year 1. As for Ukraine, this is off the governments own page. If you read all the way down, its way more. You're at £12bn already spent, just from the top two categories, before you get into stuff committed, and stuff sitting in other categories. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-support-to-ukraine-factsheet/uk-support-to-ukraine-factsheet (NT) -- Same Old Story, Friday, April 11, 10:23:14am (NoHost/81.79.75.149)
- In terms of the different levers - yes, i try to keep away from the hyperbole. But equally, there is no limit to the number of levers you can pull. When you have hundreds of levers, you don't need to make all the savings/revenue from one of them. Like you, i'm pretty party ambivalent (or politically homeless) at the moment, but as someone with a background in economics, i find myself disagreeing with the current lot on more or less every policy. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Friday, April 11, 10:26:35am (NoHost/81.79.75.149)
- I could do a 160 mile 3 hrs round trip but, honestly, tinpot stadium, crap facilities, abysmally slow getting away afterwards can't be bothered when I'll see it on tv. (NT) -- Mr No Name, Monday, April 07, 10:51:02pm (NoHost/147.12.152.192)
- Its nothing to do with good or bad support, it would have sold out days ago if it had been sold with any degree of sense whatsoever. Members can't even get tickets yet. Its absolutely insane how theyve done it. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Tuesday, April 08, 09:35:11am (NoHost/81.79.75.149)
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well MS had to try something 'new' As its clear other teams have watched this Fulham formation long enough to now be able to combat it. Its like when Fulham won the day we first used 3 CBs... caught them cfc on the hop,,, and now wills hits them post in new central role!!! (NT) -- dim crawford fst lifelong presidnet!, Saturday, April 26, 04:16:34pm (NoHost/104.236.201.30)
Ryes but what other option is there? Reed? Both handed contract extensions by HOF with Marcos blessing (WE must assume to be true)/ SO who else ? maybe JOAO PALHINIA?? but we sold him! or go 3 CB. but DIOPS ommited again! theme is clear.. SILVAS choice ! now must ask has Marco taken FFC as far as he can? 10th? again? time for a new CHARGE? (NT) -- forest and wolves found new man in saudi league~!, Sunday, April 20, 04:18:30pm (frhb90832ds.ikexpress.com/185.246.87.210)
Re: Disgusting, yes missing handballs, offsides. anything 50-50 going one way (NT) -- alec stewards mate, Sunday, April 20, 03:24:37pm (93624fd4-3aa9-42c3-a4b1-863be4a9dd58.fr-par-2.baremetal.scw.cloud/51.159.194.214)
haha Smith-Rowes gone missing tomb..yet not a sods even noticed or bothered??? wilsons back in his plaice!! (NT) -- 27million down them pan, Sunday, April 20, 01:12:53pm (NoHost/95.214.53.28)