Do we play out strongest 11? I definitely think we do. Not only will it show we take the cup seriously, but it will give our regulars another dose of premier league opposition and keep them on their wits for the league matches to come shortly after.
SJ has confirmed that Betts will play and he will put out his best available team
I think that's right, to keep the momentum going.
Kalas is fit too, however as he hasn't played in the previous rounds does he start on Sunday?
It's a no brainer, he has to put out his strongest team.
It's the Chinese year of the Rooster, so it's a nailed on Fulham FC victory.
It is bad that the Spurs game is followed by two away Championship game in the next six days. Imagine losing to Spurs after extra time, picking up a red card (MacDonalds) and having injuries to say Cairney and Kalas.
We would all then wish we had put out a reserve side.
If on the other hand we win easily we will think that the run out did us the world of good.
I am nervous abuot the situation and would tend to give priority to the two Championship games.
It seemed to work against Forest going with 3 at the back. If we are going to play Ream and Sess I think it suits both better. One has more protection whilst the other has more freedom to go forward.
Button
Odoi Kalas Ream/Madl
Aluko McD Sess
Johansen Cairney
Ayite Kebano
We're not going up this season. Maybe next season if SJ stays. And we're not getting relegated either,. So it's the FA Cup for me. Strongest team absolutely. And I doubt the Spuds will put out a starting 11 to safeguard a CL place. This one isours ladies and gentlemen.
Quote from: filham on February 17, 2017, 06:52:36 PM
It is bad that the Spurs game is followed by two away Championship game in the next six days. Imagine losing to Spurs after extra time, picking up a red card (MacDonalds) and having injuries to say Cairney and Kalas.
We would all then wish we had put out a reserve side.
If on the other hand we win easily we will think that the run out did us the world of good.
I am nervous abuot the situation and would tend to give priority to the two Championship games.
Relax you worry too much. How do you think teams got on in the good old days playing with no subs, and very muddy pitches where the tackle from behind was not outlawed, and nobody wore gloves, we seemed to have bred a generation of wimps. These days the poor little rich boys can be subbed at any time if they have broken a painted finger nail or got mud on their shirt. Some of them never play a full game in case they get too tired to use their mobile phones.
The players would rather play than train, even the big time Charlie's. Too much brain washing by coaches and scientists for their own hidden agendas. As I say relax and enjoy life while you can, cause you never know when the next Viking raid is coming.
nd you'll never go to Valhalla.
'Nothing ventured, nothing gained'/'Faint heart never won a fair lady.'
Why not think positively - a good performance and result can only give us confidence, while going out with a whimper, even with a team of reserves, won't do much to help morale.
But Slavisa says he is putting out a strong team, anyway, as he has in past rounds, so we should get behind the team to get a good result against our posh London rivals.
Quote from: Vinnieffc on February 17, 2017, 07:22:13 PM
nd you'll never go to Valhalla.
Yes Valhalla, The great hall of Norse mythology where the great warriors and heroes are received.
Quote from: RaySmith on February 17, 2017, 07:22:45 PM
'Nothing ventured, nothing gained'/'Faint heart never won a fair lady.'
Why not think positively - a good performance and result can only give us confidence, while going out with a whimper, even with a team of reserves, won't do much to help morale.
But Slavisa says he is putting out a strong team, anyway, as he has in past rounds, so we should get behind the team to get a good result against our posh London rivals.
Yes, and a fair lady is an excellent reward for getting through to a Quarter Final spot.
So we are all agreed then, its spuds to be mashed, baked, boiled, chipped and fried at a high temperature.
Bettinelli
Odoi Kalas Ream Sessegnon
McDonald Cairney
Piazon Johansen Aluko
Ayite
Button, Madl, Malone, Parker, Kebano, Cyriac, Martin
Maybe switch to this if losing
Bettinelli
Piazon Odoi Kalas Ream Sessegnon
Johansen McDonald Cairney
Aluko Ayite
surely Cyriac could do with gametime to prove what he can do?
Bettinelli
Odoi - Kalas - Madl - Malone
Cairney - McDonald - Johansen
Aluko - Kebano - Piazon
Ayité and Cyriac nailed on subs if things aren't working in attack.
Quote from: Fulham97 on February 17, 2017, 10:46:20 PM
surely Cyriac could do with gametime to prove what he can do?
Yes, this does seem like a chance to give him a start.
Betts
Odoi - Kalas - Madl - Sess
McDonald
Johansen
Aluko - Kebano
Cyriac
Quote from: Walsh on February 18, 2017, 01:02:07 PM
Betts
Odoi - Kalas - Madl - Sess
McDonald
Johansen
Aluko - Kebano
Cyriac
Ten men to start, hmmm good idea, that should really throw them, a very cunning plan.
The Sundays are at it again regarding Sessegnon,Man City and Spurs will battle for the Fulham Star,the club would want 8 million for him..
OK yeah,but Sess is going to sign for the Whites I believe.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on February 19, 2017, 09:45:16 AM
The Sundays are at it again regarding Sessegnon,Man City and Spurs will battle for the Fulham Star,the club would want 8 million for him..
OK yeah,but Sess is going to sign for the Whites I believe.
A goal from Sess today would boost his value to a level that may frighten off Spurs.
Ses not going anywhere! Johansen x2 today, easy 2-0
