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#1
General Discussion / Re: Season ticket renewals 24/...
Last post by KJS - Today at 10:01:56 AMQuote from: RAY Rock ???? on April 26, 2024, 10:55:44 PMHow will your children get in if they don't have a mobile . Also the 4g or 5g networks around craven cottage are really really bad non existent. This needs addressing quick otherwise I see complete and utter chaos at the turnstiles. You should be able to choose if you want a season ticket card or not . Ridiculous
You don't need network for a download ticket
#2
General Discussion / Re: Season ticket renewals 24/...
Last post by Rufus Brevetts Tracksuit - Today at 09:57:15 AMThe reliance on & obsession with digital technology everywhere annoys me.
As others have pointed out, signals in & around ALL football grounds are universally sh1te. Get your phone pinched or have a problem with it, and then what do you do ?
I shall simply advise the Ticket Office that I don't own an up-to-date/compatible phone. I'm sure they won't want the hassle of emailing paper tickets for each game, my guess is they will still issue cards to those who say they don't have new phones.
As others have pointed out, signals in & around ALL football grounds are universally sh1te. Get your phone pinched or have a problem with it, and then what do you do ?
I shall simply advise the Ticket Office that I don't own an up-to-date/compatible phone. I'm sure they won't want the hassle of emailing paper tickets for each game, my guess is they will still issue cards to those who say they don't have new phones.
#3
General Discussion / Re: Tosin leave Fulham
Last post by S.F.Sorrow - Today at 09:36:17 AMI honestly don't care, we should be able to find someone as good, or better. In fact, if Diop/Bassey are given more games together (which they should for the rest of this season) we might have a decent CB pairing right there. Of course we will still need at least one CB (probably also a replacement for Ream) but there's no immediate crisis.
Tosin's arrogant playing style and lack of concentration has been a huge problem IMO. It's a shame, he could have become a superb CB if his ego wasn't in the way. He's still a very good footballer, just not nearly as good as he seems to think himself. He shouldn't be anywhere near the matchday squad for the rest of this season.
Another one I hope we let go is Wilson. I'm sick of his inconsistent performances, but most of all I'm sick of his constant moaning and diving. He's a diver and a cheat and not the type of footballer I want to see at Fulham.
Tosin's arrogant playing style and lack of concentration has been a huge problem IMO. It's a shame, he could have become a superb CB if his ego wasn't in the way. He's still a very good footballer, just not nearly as good as he seems to think himself. He shouldn't be anywhere near the matchday squad for the rest of this season.
Another one I hope we let go is Wilson. I'm sick of his inconsistent performances, but most of all I'm sick of his constant moaning and diving. He's a diver and a cheat and not the type of footballer I want to see at Fulham.
#4
General Discussion / Re: Saturday Fulham Stuff - 27...
Last post by WhiteJC - Today at 09:09:29 AMAston Villa 'keen' to snap up promotion winner amid Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Fulham links
Latest Aston Villa news and rumours as they gear up for their upcoming Premier League clash
Aston Villa are back in action on Saturday evening with a home clash against Chelsea as they look to keep their push for Champions League football on track. They won 3-1 against AFC Bournemouth at Villa Park last time out.
Morgan Rogers, Moussa Diaby and Leon Bailey got their goals against the Cherries. Here is a look at some of the latest news and rumours coming out of the club...
Midfielder targeted
As per a report by Gazzetta Dello Sport (via Sport Witness), Aston Villa are keen on Inter Milan midfielder Valentin Carboni, who has been linked with fellow Premier League sides West Ham and Brentford recently. He has spent this season on loan at Monza in Serie A to get some experience under his belt.
The 19-year-old, who is an Argentina international with one cap to his name to date, joined his parent club back in 2020 and they have a decision to make on his future when he returns to the San Siro. He has made 27 appearances in all competitions in this campaign, chipping in with two goals and four assists.
Promotion winner eyed
Aston Villa have again been credited with an interest in Leicester City Wilfred Ndidi along with Newcastle United, Brentford, Crystal Palace and Fulham via a report by TBR Football. Unai Emery's side are one of a few teams 'keen' to snap up the Nigerian midfielder on a free transfer in late June when his deal at the King Power Stadium runs out.
Ndidi has helped the Foxes win promotion from the Championship this term at the first time of asking under Enzo Maresca and their fate was sealed after Leeds United were battered 4-0 away at QPR on Friday night. However, his future is up in the air amid reported attention from other teams.
https://www.birminghamworld.uk/sport/football/aston-villa/aston-villa-keen-to-sign-promotion-winner-amid-newcastle-united-and-fulham-links-4607430
Latest Aston Villa news and rumours as they gear up for their upcoming Premier League clash
Aston Villa are back in action on Saturday evening with a home clash against Chelsea as they look to keep their push for Champions League football on track. They won 3-1 against AFC Bournemouth at Villa Park last time out.
Morgan Rogers, Moussa Diaby and Leon Bailey got their goals against the Cherries. Here is a look at some of the latest news and rumours coming out of the club...
Midfielder targeted
As per a report by Gazzetta Dello Sport (via Sport Witness), Aston Villa are keen on Inter Milan midfielder Valentin Carboni, who has been linked with fellow Premier League sides West Ham and Brentford recently. He has spent this season on loan at Monza in Serie A to get some experience under his belt.
The 19-year-old, who is an Argentina international with one cap to his name to date, joined his parent club back in 2020 and they have a decision to make on his future when he returns to the San Siro. He has made 27 appearances in all competitions in this campaign, chipping in with two goals and four assists.
Promotion winner eyed
Aston Villa have again been credited with an interest in Leicester City Wilfred Ndidi along with Newcastle United, Brentford, Crystal Palace and Fulham via a report by TBR Football. Unai Emery's side are one of a few teams 'keen' to snap up the Nigerian midfielder on a free transfer in late June when his deal at the King Power Stadium runs out.
Ndidi has helped the Foxes win promotion from the Championship this term at the first time of asking under Enzo Maresca and their fate was sealed after Leeds United were battered 4-0 away at QPR on Friday night. However, his future is up in the air amid reported attention from other teams.
https://www.birminghamworld.uk/sport/football/aston-villa/aston-villa-keen-to-sign-promotion-winner-amid-newcastle-united-and-fulham-links-4607430
#5
General Discussion / Re: Saturday Fulham Stuff - 27...
Last post by WhiteJC - Today at 09:07:29 AMUp next: Crystal Palace (h)
Fulham will look to bounce back from the disappointment of a rather meek second half capitulation to Liverpool last Sunday when an in-form Crystal Palace side come to Craven Cottage this afternoon.
The Eagles appear totally transformed under the management of Oliver Glasner and have won their last three league fixtures with the return of star players Ebere Eze and Michael Olise to their midfield proving particularly pivotal. Glasner's influence has also extended to getting a tune out of striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has found the net eight times since the Austrian was appointed as Roy Hodgson's successor at Selhurst Park in February.
An impressed Marco SIlva waxed lyrical about both Glasner's start in the Premier League and the quality of Palace's attacking talent during his pre-match press conference yesterday, but the Fulham head coach typically insisted that the London derby will likely be decided by whether his side are able to hit their 'top level' – something they fell short of again last weekend. The Whites have looked far more formidable at home than away from the Cottage this season but they have suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time since last season.
Silva's side sorely missed the influence of the experienced Willian on the left flank against Liverpool. The Brazilian veteran's availability after suffering a minor groin strain in the lead up to last weekend's fixture is a real boost – even as the head coach contemplates how to keep the former Chelsea and Arsenal man at Craven Cottage beyond this summer. Willian's game intelligence and his ability to retain possession in tight areas of the field, as well as to float beyond defenders, gives Fulham's attack another outlet and, as Silva suggested yesterday, they look far stronger with him on the field.
That may not be the only alteration after the Whites failed to match Liverpool's intensity after the break last Sunday. Tosin Adarabioyo's declaration that he will be rejecting Fulham's 'bumper' contract extension offer and leaving Fulham on a free transfer at the end of the season might persuade Silva, who has been really consistent in pairing the former Manchester City man with Calvin Bassey at the heart of his back four, to reintroduce Issa Diop to his defence. Adarabioyo's form has waned badly in recent weeks so a change would not solely be related to the defender's decision to seek pastures new.
Fulham probably also need a bit more creativity in the middle of the park to pose problems for a well-drilled Palace outfit. Sasa Lukic has been brilliant alongside Joao Palhinha in the engine room, but the craft of Tom Cairney's passing and his guile is often limited when he comes on late in games. The Scottish international could have a real impact in helping the home side get through the lines and find more space for Andreas Pereira in the number ten possession as well as keeping the visitors wary of committing considerable numbers forward in the early stages. Such a move might make the game a little open – but that is in keeping with Silva's adventurous style.
Other personnel changes are possible but Silva really needs a shift in mentality from his players to avoid another strong season petering out before the end of the campaign. There have been signs of sloppiness creeping in over the past few weeks. There's no doubt that Fulham have done brilliantly to avoid being dragged into the relegation dogfight for two seasons in a row and emphatically avoided the constant yo-yoing between the top division and the Championship that had previously characterised Shahid Khan's tenure by the banks of the Thames, but a winner like Silva will want more. His side have shown that they can compete with the very best on their day, but consistency is the key – and a strong end to the season could convince a number of key players not to follow Tosin out the door over the summer.
MY FULHAM XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, A. Robinson, Diop, Bassey; Palhinha, Cairney; Iwobi, Willian, Pereira; Muniz. Subs: Rodak, Tete, Ream, Reed, Lukic, De Cordova-Reid, Wilson, Traore, Jimenez.
https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/04/up-next-crystal-palace-h-2/
Fulham will look to bounce back from the disappointment of a rather meek second half capitulation to Liverpool last Sunday when an in-form Crystal Palace side come to Craven Cottage this afternoon.
The Eagles appear totally transformed under the management of Oliver Glasner and have won their last three league fixtures with the return of star players Ebere Eze and Michael Olise to their midfield proving particularly pivotal. Glasner's influence has also extended to getting a tune out of striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has found the net eight times since the Austrian was appointed as Roy Hodgson's successor at Selhurst Park in February.
An impressed Marco SIlva waxed lyrical about both Glasner's start in the Premier League and the quality of Palace's attacking talent during his pre-match press conference yesterday, but the Fulham head coach typically insisted that the London derby will likely be decided by whether his side are able to hit their 'top level' – something they fell short of again last weekend. The Whites have looked far more formidable at home than away from the Cottage this season but they have suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time since last season.
Silva's side sorely missed the influence of the experienced Willian on the left flank against Liverpool. The Brazilian veteran's availability after suffering a minor groin strain in the lead up to last weekend's fixture is a real boost – even as the head coach contemplates how to keep the former Chelsea and Arsenal man at Craven Cottage beyond this summer. Willian's game intelligence and his ability to retain possession in tight areas of the field, as well as to float beyond defenders, gives Fulham's attack another outlet and, as Silva suggested yesterday, they look far stronger with him on the field.
That may not be the only alteration after the Whites failed to match Liverpool's intensity after the break last Sunday. Tosin Adarabioyo's declaration that he will be rejecting Fulham's 'bumper' contract extension offer and leaving Fulham on a free transfer at the end of the season might persuade Silva, who has been really consistent in pairing the former Manchester City man with Calvin Bassey at the heart of his back four, to reintroduce Issa Diop to his defence. Adarabioyo's form has waned badly in recent weeks so a change would not solely be related to the defender's decision to seek pastures new.
Fulham probably also need a bit more creativity in the middle of the park to pose problems for a well-drilled Palace outfit. Sasa Lukic has been brilliant alongside Joao Palhinha in the engine room, but the craft of Tom Cairney's passing and his guile is often limited when he comes on late in games. The Scottish international could have a real impact in helping the home side get through the lines and find more space for Andreas Pereira in the number ten possession as well as keeping the visitors wary of committing considerable numbers forward in the early stages. Such a move might make the game a little open – but that is in keeping with Silva's adventurous style.
Other personnel changes are possible but Silva really needs a shift in mentality from his players to avoid another strong season petering out before the end of the campaign. There have been signs of sloppiness creeping in over the past few weeks. There's no doubt that Fulham have done brilliantly to avoid being dragged into the relegation dogfight for two seasons in a row and emphatically avoided the constant yo-yoing between the top division and the Championship that had previously characterised Shahid Khan's tenure by the banks of the Thames, but a winner like Silva will want more. His side have shown that they can compete with the very best on their day, but consistency is the key – and a strong end to the season could convince a number of key players not to follow Tosin out the door over the summer.
MY FULHAM XI (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, A. Robinson, Diop, Bassey; Palhinha, Cairney; Iwobi, Willian, Pereira; Muniz. Subs: Rodak, Tete, Ream, Reed, Lukic, De Cordova-Reid, Wilson, Traore, Jimenez.
https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/04/up-next-crystal-palace-h-2/
#6
General Discussion / Re: Saturday Fulham Stuff - 27...
Last post by WhiteJC - Today at 09:06:28 AMWillian fit to face Palace
Willian has been passed fit to face Crystal Palace this afternoon having returned to full training at Motspur Park following a groin complaint.
The veteran Brazilian winger was badly missed during last Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool and head coach Marco Silva feels the Whites are a much stronger side with Willian available.
Silva told his pre-match press conference yesterday:
"He's probably going to be involved, going to be involved in the match. He trained last few days with us and the reaction has been good from him. We are going to assess him, we just finished the [training] session, and after we have to take the decision for the game, but probably we are going to see him there.
He's a really important player for us. Any team in this league would be stronger with Willian in their team, despite his age. He doesn't look like he is 35 or 36. Even I do not know his age because it is not important, what is important is the way he plays and trains. He is a really important piece to our football club and last season was the same. He is always professional and looking to help the team and himself to be better."
Silva reiterated that he will be doing his best to keep the former Chelsea and Arsenal star at Craven Cottage this summer.
"I'll do my best to keep him here. There are no developments now, but we will have that conversation with him at the end of the season. I have been speaking with him about it and It was the same at the end of last season, we sat down together and had the conversation about his future, and he wants to do the same this season again. He wants to analyse his season and decide his future. I will speak with him about that and after that it is up to him to make his decision."
https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/04/willian-fit-to-face-palace/
Willian has been passed fit to face Crystal Palace this afternoon having returned to full training at Motspur Park following a groin complaint.
The veteran Brazilian winger was badly missed during last Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool and head coach Marco Silva feels the Whites are a much stronger side with Willian available.
Silva told his pre-match press conference yesterday:
"He's probably going to be involved, going to be involved in the match. He trained last few days with us and the reaction has been good from him. We are going to assess him, we just finished the [training] session, and after we have to take the decision for the game, but probably we are going to see him there.
He's a really important player for us. Any team in this league would be stronger with Willian in their team, despite his age. He doesn't look like he is 35 or 36. Even I do not know his age because it is not important, what is important is the way he plays and trains. He is a really important piece to our football club and last season was the same. He is always professional and looking to help the team and himself to be better."
Silva reiterated that he will be doing his best to keep the former Chelsea and Arsenal star at Craven Cottage this summer.
"I'll do my best to keep him here. There are no developments now, but we will have that conversation with him at the end of the season. I have been speaking with him about it and It was the same at the end of last season, we sat down together and had the conversation about his future, and he wants to do the same this season again. He wants to analyse his season and decide his future. I will speak with him about that and after that it is up to him to make his decision."
https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/04/willian-fit-to-face-palace/
#7
General Discussion / Re: Saturday Fulham Stuff - 27...
Last post by WhiteJC - Today at 09:05:53 AMFulham U21s suffer Spurs defeat
A double from Will Lankshear secured a final PL2 win of the regular league season for table-topping Tottenham Hotspur over Fulham's under 21s at Motspur Park this evening in the Whites' final fixture before the play-offs get underway.
Lankshear, who also hit the post, second either side of half time to give Spurs an impressive victory, although the hosts spurned several clear-cut chances in the first half and will be disappointed not to have got something out of this London derby. Head coach Hayden Mullins made four changes from the side that hammered Chelsea in the Premier League Cup last Friday night and switched to a 5-3-2 system – with Conor McAvoy and Samuel Amissah returning to the starting line-up.
Fulham made the sharper start with Lemar Gordon delivering an inviting low cross but Callum Osmand didn't muster enough conviction with his finish. The visitors went in front through their first real chance of the game as Lankshear converted a loose ball in the box after Jamie Donley's pass had hit Delano McCoy-Splatt and fallen kindly for the in-form forward.
Adrion Pajaziti wasted a good chance to equalise almost immediately when the midfielder sent a header wide from Devan Tanton's cross and the home side were fortunate to escape when Lankshear fired wide having been put through in a one-on-one with the recalled Alfie McNally.
Mullins' men kept probing for a leveller but brilliant defending from Rio Kyerematen prevented Aaron Loupalo-Bi from getting a shot away when well placed and Osmand headed onto the roof of the net after Tanton had progressed into another promising crossing position along the right flank. Amissah might also have brought Fulham level before half time but he missed the target with a free header at the far post after making contract with Gordon's fine ball in.
A tight second half saw both goalkeepers make good saves. Lankshear forced a fine stop from McNally before Tottenham's Luca Gunter parried a powerful drive from distance by Pajaziti. Lankshear hit the post with a fierce drive but then made the points safe for Spurs thirteen minutes from time when he finished off a flowing 29-pass move by clinically converting a through ball from Kyerematen to score his eighteenth league goal of an outstanding campaign.
Fulham kept pushing in the closing stages but Gunter excelled himself again, using his feet to keep out another effort from Osmand, before Gordon lashed the follow-up against the crossbar. Mullins' side finish the league stage in third place in the table – and will have to wait to find out who will finish fourteenth as most of the rest of the top flight still have a game to play.
FULHAM UNDER 21s (5-3-2): McNally; Tanton, Amissah, de Fougerolles, McAvoy (Nwoko 82), Araujo (Slade 68); McCoy-Splatt, Gordon, Pajaziti; Osmand, Loupalo-Bi (Works 80). Subs (not used): Underwood, Olyott.
BOOKED: McAvoy, Pajaziti.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR UNDER 21s (4-2-3-1): Gunter; Kyerematen, M. King, Dorrington (Ashcroft 72), Cassanova; Abbott, Hall (Akhamrich 75); John, Santiago (Linton 84), Donley; Lankshear (Williams 84). Subs (not used): Archer.
BOOKED: Lankshear, Santiago, Hall.
GOALS: Lankshear (13, 79).
REFEREE: Gary Parsons.
https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/04/fulham-u21s-suffer-spurs-defeat/
A double from Will Lankshear secured a final PL2 win of the regular league season for table-topping Tottenham Hotspur over Fulham's under 21s at Motspur Park this evening in the Whites' final fixture before the play-offs get underway.
Lankshear, who also hit the post, second either side of half time to give Spurs an impressive victory, although the hosts spurned several clear-cut chances in the first half and will be disappointed not to have got something out of this London derby. Head coach Hayden Mullins made four changes from the side that hammered Chelsea in the Premier League Cup last Friday night and switched to a 5-3-2 system – with Conor McAvoy and Samuel Amissah returning to the starting line-up.
Fulham made the sharper start with Lemar Gordon delivering an inviting low cross but Callum Osmand didn't muster enough conviction with his finish. The visitors went in front through their first real chance of the game as Lankshear converted a loose ball in the box after Jamie Donley's pass had hit Delano McCoy-Splatt and fallen kindly for the in-form forward.
Adrion Pajaziti wasted a good chance to equalise almost immediately when the midfielder sent a header wide from Devan Tanton's cross and the home side were fortunate to escape when Lankshear fired wide having been put through in a one-on-one with the recalled Alfie McNally.
Mullins' men kept probing for a leveller but brilliant defending from Rio Kyerematen prevented Aaron Loupalo-Bi from getting a shot away when well placed and Osmand headed onto the roof of the net after Tanton had progressed into another promising crossing position along the right flank. Amissah might also have brought Fulham level before half time but he missed the target with a free header at the far post after making contract with Gordon's fine ball in.
A tight second half saw both goalkeepers make good saves. Lankshear forced a fine stop from McNally before Tottenham's Luca Gunter parried a powerful drive from distance by Pajaziti. Lankshear hit the post with a fierce drive but then made the points safe for Spurs thirteen minutes from time when he finished off a flowing 29-pass move by clinically converting a through ball from Kyerematen to score his eighteenth league goal of an outstanding campaign.
Fulham kept pushing in the closing stages but Gunter excelled himself again, using his feet to keep out another effort from Osmand, before Gordon lashed the follow-up against the crossbar. Mullins' side finish the league stage in third place in the table – and will have to wait to find out who will finish fourteenth as most of the rest of the top flight still have a game to play.
FULHAM UNDER 21s (5-3-2): McNally; Tanton, Amissah, de Fougerolles, McAvoy (Nwoko 82), Araujo (Slade 68); McCoy-Splatt, Gordon, Pajaziti; Osmand, Loupalo-Bi (Works 80). Subs (not used): Underwood, Olyott.
BOOKED: McAvoy, Pajaziti.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR UNDER 21s (4-2-3-1): Gunter; Kyerematen, M. King, Dorrington (Ashcroft 72), Cassanova; Abbott, Hall (Akhamrich 75); John, Santiago (Linton 84), Donley; Lankshear (Williams 84). Subs (not used): Archer.
BOOKED: Lankshear, Santiago, Hall.
GOALS: Lankshear (13, 79).
REFEREE: Gary Parsons.
https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/04/fulham-u21s-suffer-spurs-defeat/
#8
General Discussion / Re: Saturday Fulham Stuff - 27...
Last post by WhiteJC - Today at 09:05:15 AMTosin tells Fulham he will leave on a free transfer
Tosin Adarabioyo has told Fulham he will leave Craven Cottage on a free transfer this summer after rejecting the club's third offer of a contract extension.
The 26 year-old turned down a significant wage increase and will ply his trade away from Fulham in a significant blow to head coach Marco Silva. Adarabioyo, who has been a regular in the Fulham side since recovering from groin surgery at the start of this season, has made 126 appearances for the Whites, who were hopeful of persuading him to stick with the club as his contract came to an end this summer.
But Adarabioyo has decided to explore his options with interested in his services rumoured to come from several Premier League suitors, including Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, West Ham United and Manchester United, as well as countless continental clubs.
https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/04/tosin-tells-fulham-he-will-leave-on-a-free-transfer/
Tosin Adarabioyo has told Fulham he will leave Craven Cottage on a free transfer this summer after rejecting the club's third offer of a contract extension.
The 26 year-old turned down a significant wage increase and will ply his trade away from Fulham in a significant blow to head coach Marco Silva. Adarabioyo, who has been a regular in the Fulham side since recovering from groin surgery at the start of this season, has made 126 appearances for the Whites, who were hopeful of persuading him to stick with the club as his contract came to an end this summer.
But Adarabioyo has decided to explore his options with interested in his services rumoured to come from several Premier League suitors, including Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, West Ham United and Manchester United, as well as countless continental clubs.
https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/04/tosin-tells-fulham-he-will-leave-on-a-free-transfer/
#9
General Discussion / Re: Saturday Fulham Stuff - 27...
Last post by WhiteJC - Today at 09:03:54 AMSilva wary of Palace threat
Marco Silva has warned his Fulham side of the threat posed by a Crystal Palace side, who are much improved under Oliver Glasner, and have won their last three fixtures.
The Eagles have been boosted by the return of Michael Olise and Ebere Eze and Silva knows that Saturday's opponents will be a tough nut to crack at Craven Cottage. The Fulham head coach told his pre-match press conference this afternoon:
"You can see the results, you can see the performances as well. It's always a big help when you have some key players recovering from injuries as well. You can see Palace, no doubts, they are much stronger if they have Eze and Olise in a very good level, and [Jordan] Ayew in a very good level as well. Now they have these players around and they have a striker in very good form, too – that is [Jean-Philippe] Mateta in very good form.
When you have two young lads, but already with some experience, like Eze and Olise at their top level, they are players that can make a difference against any team in this competition because, in my opinion, they are really two top players. It's up to us now. As I said before, we have to reach our standards, we have to be at our best level – it's going to be tough for them as well – but yes, they are in a good moment.
When you win three in a row in the Premier League, the way they did it, is a very good sign. It means that they have been solid, they have been compact, at the same time they have been showing the quality to score goals, and it's going to be a very good challenge for us."
Silva has challenged his charges to match Palace and provide a response to the disappointing second half against Liverpool last Sunday.
"I think first we have to look for ourselves really, what we can do. We have a way to play, we have a way to approach the games, and this normally doesn't change because we play against team A, B, C, or D, or against player A, B, C, or D.
Of course, we are aware of the threat they are in certain areas of the pitch, certain players as well. For me, Palace has much more value as a collective, but they have key players that you have to control in certain moments of the game, yes."
https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/04/silva-wary-of-palace-threat/
Marco Silva has warned his Fulham side of the threat posed by a Crystal Palace side, who are much improved under Oliver Glasner, and have won their last three fixtures.
The Eagles have been boosted by the return of Michael Olise and Ebere Eze and Silva knows that Saturday's opponents will be a tough nut to crack at Craven Cottage. The Fulham head coach told his pre-match press conference this afternoon:
"You can see the results, you can see the performances as well. It's always a big help when you have some key players recovering from injuries as well. You can see Palace, no doubts, they are much stronger if they have Eze and Olise in a very good level, and [Jordan] Ayew in a very good level as well. Now they have these players around and they have a striker in very good form, too – that is [Jean-Philippe] Mateta in very good form.
When you have two young lads, but already with some experience, like Eze and Olise at their top level, they are players that can make a difference against any team in this competition because, in my opinion, they are really two top players. It's up to us now. As I said before, we have to reach our standards, we have to be at our best level – it's going to be tough for them as well – but yes, they are in a good moment.
When you win three in a row in the Premier League, the way they did it, is a very good sign. It means that they have been solid, they have been compact, at the same time they have been showing the quality to score goals, and it's going to be a very good challenge for us."
Silva has challenged his charges to match Palace and provide a response to the disappointing second half against Liverpool last Sunday.
"I think first we have to look for ourselves really, what we can do. We have a way to play, we have a way to approach the games, and this normally doesn't change because we play against team A, B, C, or D, or against player A, B, C, or D.
Of course, we are aware of the threat they are in certain areas of the pitch, certain players as well. For me, Palace has much more value as a collective, but they have key players that you have to control in certain moments of the game, yes."
https://hammyend.com/index.php/2024/04/silva-wary-of-palace-threat/
#10
General Discussion / Re: Saturday Fulham Stuff - 27...
Last post by WhiteJC - Today at 09:03:13 AMCrystal Palace Matchday Preview
Fulham v Crystal Palace | Saturday 27th April | 3pm | Craven Cottage | #FULCRY
The opposition
After an initially steady start to life with new boss Oliver Glasner since his February appointment, Crystal Palace have now hit fantastic form under the Austrian, taking maximum points from each of their three previous outings, against Liverpool, West Ham and Newcastle.
They were never truly in a relegation battle, but those wins have guaranteed a 12th successive year of Premier League football, which is a record for the club.
The form of Jean-Philippe Mateta has been crucial to the Eagles' purple patch, with the powerful striker finding the back of the net five times in his last four matches.
Fulham team news
Willian has returned to training and so Marco Silva hopes to have him available for Saturday.
Crystal Palace team news
Ebere Eze went off in the Newcastle win after suffering a knee injury, and a last minute decision will be made on his involvement. Michael Olise began that game on the bench but is confirmed fit to start, but Sam Johnstone, Marc Guehi, Rob Holding, Jefferson Lerma, Cheick Doucoure and Matheus Franca are all out.
Tickets
A limited number of tickets remain available to purchase for this game.
Weather
There is a chance of some light rain during the match, with temperatures around 13 degrees.
Player insight
Saša Lukić wants to end the season as strongly as possible, starting with Saturday's meeting with the Eagles.
"There are four games left and, for me, every game is important," he told FFCtv. "These four games give us a big chance to achieve a high number of points.
"It is very important and the best feeling towards the end is to play your best, and we possess all we need to achieve that."
Coverage
FFCtv subscribers can listen to commentary from Gentleman Jim and Jamie Reid.
Forever Fulham
Legendary striker Louis Saha will receive the Forever Fulham award at half-time.
Fulham Flutter
Win prizes while supporting the Foundation by playing the Fulham Flutter!
Early bird
Fans can take advantage of our early bird offers until 2.30pm! Full Early Bird pricing can be viewed here.
Bag policy
Bags larger than A4 in size will not be permitted entry to the stadium. Please see our bag policy for full details, and information on our left luggage facility.
Form
Fulham: DLLWL
Crystal Palace: LLWWW
Top scorers
Fulham: Rodrigo Muniz (8)
Crystal Palace: Jean-Philippe Mateta (11)
Matchday programme
Andreas Pereira is Fulham's only outfield player to feature in all 34 Premier League matches up to this point in the current season, while he has also made the most overall appearances of any player for the Club in 2023/24, having played in 41 matches in all competitions.
"I'm very proud that I've played so many games," commented Andreas. "It's something that I want to continue too for the rest of the season, because last year I got injured for the last five games, so I want to finish this season playing all the games and showing my quality."
Elsewhere in the programme, Alex White looks back on previous meetings with Crystal Palace in 'Past Encounters', Roger Hillier explores the England debut of former Whites and Eagles forward Johnny Byrne, while Gordon Davies pens his final programme column of the season.
Priced at £4, you can pick up a copy of the programme on the day or online.
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2024/april/26/crystal-palace-matchday-preview/
Fulham v Crystal Palace | Saturday 27th April | 3pm | Craven Cottage | #FULCRY
The opposition
After an initially steady start to life with new boss Oliver Glasner since his February appointment, Crystal Palace have now hit fantastic form under the Austrian, taking maximum points from each of their three previous outings, against Liverpool, West Ham and Newcastle.
They were never truly in a relegation battle, but those wins have guaranteed a 12th successive year of Premier League football, which is a record for the club.
The form of Jean-Philippe Mateta has been crucial to the Eagles' purple patch, with the powerful striker finding the back of the net five times in his last four matches.
Fulham team news
Willian has returned to training and so Marco Silva hopes to have him available for Saturday.
Crystal Palace team news
Ebere Eze went off in the Newcastle win after suffering a knee injury, and a last minute decision will be made on his involvement. Michael Olise began that game on the bench but is confirmed fit to start, but Sam Johnstone, Marc Guehi, Rob Holding, Jefferson Lerma, Cheick Doucoure and Matheus Franca are all out.
Tickets
A limited number of tickets remain available to purchase for this game.
Weather
There is a chance of some light rain during the match, with temperatures around 13 degrees.
Player insight
Saša Lukić wants to end the season as strongly as possible, starting with Saturday's meeting with the Eagles.
"There are four games left and, for me, every game is important," he told FFCtv. "These four games give us a big chance to achieve a high number of points.
"It is very important and the best feeling towards the end is to play your best, and we possess all we need to achieve that."
Coverage
FFCtv subscribers can listen to commentary from Gentleman Jim and Jamie Reid.
Forever Fulham
Legendary striker Louis Saha will receive the Forever Fulham award at half-time.
Fulham Flutter
Win prizes while supporting the Foundation by playing the Fulham Flutter!
Early bird
Fans can take advantage of our early bird offers until 2.30pm! Full Early Bird pricing can be viewed here.
Bag policy
Bags larger than A4 in size will not be permitted entry to the stadium. Please see our bag policy for full details, and information on our left luggage facility.
Form
Fulham: DLLWL
Crystal Palace: LLWWW
Top scorers
Fulham: Rodrigo Muniz (8)
Crystal Palace: Jean-Philippe Mateta (11)
Matchday programme
Andreas Pereira is Fulham's only outfield player to feature in all 34 Premier League matches up to this point in the current season, while he has also made the most overall appearances of any player for the Club in 2023/24, having played in 41 matches in all competitions.
"I'm very proud that I've played so many games," commented Andreas. "It's something that I want to continue too for the rest of the season, because last year I got injured for the last five games, so I want to finish this season playing all the games and showing my quality."
Elsewhere in the programme, Alex White looks back on previous meetings with Crystal Palace in 'Past Encounters', Roger Hillier explores the England debut of former Whites and Eagles forward Johnny Byrne, while Gordon Davies pens his final programme column of the season.
Priced at £4, you can pick up a copy of the programme on the day or online.
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2024/april/26/crystal-palace-matchday-preview/
