What a player, when he came on today I just knew he was gonna score a peach, you could just feel it coming, also some of his passing and play was just simply next level
Definitely more then good enough to renew for at least another year
Quote from: perry geyton on May 24, 2026, 08:00:04 PMWhat a player, when he came on today I just knew he was gonna score a peach, you could just feel it coming, also some of his passing and play was just simply next level
Definitely more then good enough to renew for at least another year
He has already signed a extension if this is Fulham being ambitious then 🤦�♂️
I am so pleased that he can retire knowing that he is an actual top drawer premier league midfielder.
Most of us knew it but for whatever reason he never really seemed to make that category in years gone by, but in the twilight of his career he is absolutely that.
We have been lucky to have such a player to play for us for such a long time. Absolute legend.
I can never understand why he is never picked for Scotland. Mind you he is better for the rest.
If that is the last time we see our Captain, great way to go out on his terms at the Cottage with the fans
Quote from: perry geyton on May 24, 2026, 08:00:04 PMWhat a player, when he came on today I just knew he was gonna score a peach, you could just feel it coming, also some of his passing and play was just simply next level
Definitely more then good enough to renew for at least another year
Stop living in the past
Certainly think that Cairney dropping deep to collect the ball nullifies any perceived weakness in Issa Diop's ability to play out of defence.
Player-manager in waiting?
Quote from: Mickeyboro on May 24, 2026, 09:54:38 PMPlayer-manager in waiting?
Player manager......Ehat is this, League 2???
Quote from: KentFulham on May 24, 2026, 09:39:24 PMQuote from: perry geyton on May 24, 2026, 08:00:04 PMWhat a player, when he came on today I just knew he was gonna score a peach, you could just feel it coming, also some of his passing and play was just simply next level
Definitely more then good enough to renew for at least another year
Stop living in the past
What are you talking about? This was clear today. He has had great moments this season. He's not a starter but his quality still applies.
Will dearly miss him when he leaves. Can rely on him year in year out to score some absolute beauties.
Quote from: hopper on May 24, 2026, 09:59:59 PMQuote from: KentFulham on May 24, 2026, 09:39:24 PMQuote from: perry geyton on May 24, 2026, 08:00:04 PMWhat a player, when he came on today I just knew he was gonna score a peach, you could just feel it coming, also some of his passing and play was just simply next level
Definitely more then good enough to renew for at least another year
Stop living in the past
What are you talking about? This was clear today. He has had great moments this season. He's not a starter but his quality still applies.
Will dearly miss him when he leaves. Can rely on him year in year out to score some absolute beauties.
Coaching role maybe, but playing? He is past it for a team that just missed out of Europe
Some on this thread imply that using Cairney in games and agreeing a contract extension is somehow a sign of lack of ambition and that he's past it etc etc.
I see it differently. He can come on in games and influence a game from the start, as he did today. He has exceptional awareness of what is going on around him. He makes the team tick. He rarely loses the ball. And of course he can score goals. Yes he is not a box to box midfielder or a ferocious tackler but those were never his strengths.
What we don't know is how much influence he has on younger players behind the scenes. But I would think it extremely likely that his positive influence is pervasive throughout the club.
So in 2026/27 he may not get many minutes. But you can be sure that he will have an influence on games in those minutes.
Quote from: KentFulham on May 24, 2026, 09:39:24 PMQuote from: perry geyton on May 24, 2026, 08:00:04 PMWhat a player, when he came on today I just knew he was gonna score a peach, you could just feel it coming, also some of his passing and play was just simply next level
Definitely more then good enough to renew for at least another year
Stop living in the past
Pretty sure it was today
Whos going to be your hero next season Piri?
Newcastle were all over us in the 2nd half until TC came on and steadied the ship. And I just loved the way we all shouted SHOOT when he found himself in that magic spot with no-one around him.
Quote from: Shredhead on May 25, 2026, 12:18:09 AMNewcastle were all over us in the 2nd half until TC came on and steadied the ship. And I just loved the way we all shouted SHOOT when he found himself in that magic spot with no-one around him.
I'm not too sure Newcastle were ever all over us, but I agree that - as he so often does - he took control of the game. His goal was the third of three excellent shots from distance. I wish he'd do more of that, including taking free kicks on the edge of just outside the opposition penalty box.
As has been commented elsewhere, it's completely baffling that he has so few Scottish caps. Their manager obviously doesn't rate him...but i think his 30 minute cameos in the heat of Mexico and the US would be very effective.
Has Steve Clarke got a telly?
Quote from: Kingjay81 on May 24, 2026, 11:03:57 PMQuote from: KentFulham on May 24, 2026, 09:39:24 PMQuote from: perry geyton on May 24, 2026, 08:00:04 PMWhat a player, when he came on today I just knew he was gonna score a peach, you could just feel it coming, also some of his passing and play was just simply next level
Definitely more then good enough to renew for at least another year
Stop living in the past
Pretty sure it was today
Yep clearly doesn't know his head from his
Quote from: Ludlow Richard on May 24, 2026, 10:13:56 PMSome on this thread imply that using Cairney in games and agreeing a contract extension is somehow a sign of lack of ambition and that he's past it etc etc.
I see it differently. He can come on in games and influence a game from the start, as he did today. He has exceptional awareness of what is going on around him. He makes the team tick. He rarely loses the ball. And of course he can score goals. Yes he is not a box to box midfielder or a ferocious tackler but those were never his strengths.
What we don't know is how much influence he has on younger players behind the scenes. But I would think it extremely likely that his positive influence is pervasive throughout the club.
So in 2026/27 he may not get many minutes. But you can be sure that he will have an influence on games in those minutes.
Much more balanced post compared to KentFulham whose hatred of Cairney and Marco is well documented and misguided imho.
Thanks for all your stats throughout the season Richard.
Quote from: Ludlow Richard on May 24, 2026, 10:13:56 PMSome on this thread imply that using Cairney in games and agreeing a contract extension is somehow a sign of lack of ambition and that he's past it etc etc.
I see it differently. He can come on in games and influence a game from the start, as he did today. He has exceptional awareness of what is going on around him. He makes the team tick. He rarely loses the ball. And of course he can score goals. Yes he is not a box to box midfielder or a ferocious tackler but those were never his strengths.
What we don't know is how much influence he has on younger players behind the scenes. But I would think it extremely likely that his positive influence is pervasive throughout the club.
So in 2026/27 he may not get many minutes. But you can be sure that he will have an influence on games in those minutes.
Much more balanced post compared to KentFulham whose hatred of Cairney and Marco is well documented and misguided imho.
Thanks for all your stats throughout the season Richard.
Quote from: perry geyton on May 25, 2026, 02:42:52 AMQuote from: Kingjay81 on May 24, 2026, 11:03:57 PMQuote from: KentFulham on May 24, 2026, 09:39:24 PMQuote from: perry geyton on May 24, 2026, 08:00:04 PMWhat a player, when he came on today I just knew he was gonna score a peach, you could just feel it coming, also some of his passing and play was just simply next level
Definitely more then good enough to renew for at least another year
Stop living in the past
Pretty sure it was today
Yep clearly doesn't know his head from his
I think anus is the word your looking for.
Quote from: bog on May 24, 2026, 08:57:04 PMI can never understand why he is never picked for Scotland. Mind you he is better for the rest.
He did get picked but sadly only 3 or 4 times. I have no idea why he did not play more often and was very disappointed. I am Scottish and was willing them to keep him in. I cant remember the manager who ignored him, think it was Mcleish who was useless.
Quote from: jarv on May 25, 2026, 08:23:38 AMQuote from: bog on May 24, 2026, 08:57:04 PMI can never understand why he is never picked for Scotland. Mind you he is better for the rest.
He did get picked but sadly only 3 or 4 times. I have no idea why he did not play more often and was very disappointed. I am Scottish and was willing them to keep him in. I cant remember the manager who ignored him, think it was Mcleish who was useless.
Clarke and TC fell out I think over he's availability to make squad's.
I'm not as sentimental as some here are about TC. Yes, terrific servant to this club. Fan favorite and clubhouse leader. Will never forget that Wembley winner on the Sessegnon feed for promotion. But I do think FFC needs to move and look forward if it wants to stay in this league and tickle for Europe. I know that TC has been signed on for one more year, and I hope it's not a mistake. It's a move I wouldn't have made.
TC really showed his class yesterday, such a great servant for Fulham.
Amazing player. Such a long time with us. Been so crucial. What a player. ::scarf::
Personally I am pleased we have retained TC for next year. However I do think we underutilise him. Too often Marco brings him on for just a few minutes but watching him yesterday it's easy to see how he can influence the whole flow of the game if given more time.
Watched him in the warm up
Yesterday last player off the pitch hitting 25 yarders looked like he was going for the Crossbar but striking the ball so cleanly.