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First game I've been able to watch live this season.
Desperately need a strong bounce back performance and 3 points.
COYW ::scarf::
COYW ::scarf::
Early & Often!! COYW!! ::scarf::
3 points please Fulham
Time to break the Palace hoodoo!
Nice idea by Andersen & Castagne
Corners? We don't need to practice...
Quote from: MisfitKid on September 05, 2026, 03:06:50 PMCorners? We don't need to practice...
Yeah that one there was amazing by iwobi
Feels like Robinson has some of his speed back. Was missing last year .
Get in!
Our boy Josh ::cool::
GET IN
Yeeees
Palacios must have naked pictures of Arbeloa.
GET IN KING!!! ::scarf:: ::scarf:: ::scarf:: ::scarf::
Bam!!! Well done, Josh!
Get In King!!!!
King Joshhhhhh!!!! 👑
Yes King
S.Charles breaking forward with the ball starting it off ::scarf::
Oh yes, Josh!!
Ffs
That was horrible defending all round right down to Leno's indecision at the end
Ugh! Our D is really bad.
Oh no
Offside
geez - well taken, terrible
Embarrassing defending.
less on Leno that one in my opinion, just god awful defending.
Asleep at the wheel
Quote from: FFC In Oz on September 05, 2026, 03:14:36 PMThat was horrible defending all round right down to Leno's indecision at the end
. Robinson lost his man
Can't keep a lead for a few mins ffs
I don't rate Bassey at all.
It takes more than athleticism to lead a back line.
Where was Anderson?
No goal!!!!
VAR??
Lucky boys!
Offside
Offsides...BARELY
On the flanks covering number 9 of palace
@AnOldBrownie
Oof, that was a break. Looked borderline to me.
Gave way too much space to Pino there
See that as a lucky escape Fulham, and a warning......
Var. ::wine:: : ::wine:: ::wine:: ::wine::
By a big toe
GOOD OLD var, ANY ONE GOT A STREAM
That was a very long review. It I always said I bloody love VAR
Got away with one there
Hopefully we heed the warning this time after what happened last week
Anderson is a mess back there, in the last 5 mins he plays a ball up and out of play for a throw in when it been harder to put it up the pitch, we are on the attack and he plays the ball up the line blind which then leads him to be out of position chasing the palace player down the wing which means he's not where he should be when we got off with a fortunate offside
Quote from: Nero on September 05, 2026, 03:17:26 PMGOOD OLD var, ANY ONE GOT A STREAM
https://vipleague.me/view-live/football/fulham-vs-crystal-palace-link-1
JEEEZ! Lets hope that shocked our defence into being switched on!!!
Are the Palace support singing 'We know what we were, we know what we were...'?
This high line and press is dangerous.....
My rear end is like a rabbit's nose watching this!!
Few sloppy giveaways and we look vulnerable every single time we turn it over
Quote from: Karlos on September 05, 2026, 03:17:35 PMGot away with one there
Hopefully we heed the warning this time after what happened last week
Doiesn't look like it! Good job Leno wasn't asleep
LENO!!
Great save from Leno!
Really lucky offside decision for us for the palace goal.
Be lovely to get 3pts today. Commentator said Palace have not lost on their last 7 visits.
I had a hard time finding this thread. It does not show up under the Match Day Threads category.
Had to search on the internet for the link.
This game has got 7-3 written all over it 🤣
We're too indecisive from gk to st
We really don't defend the edge of our box well
Quote from: Nittany_Joe on September 05, 2026, 03:19:22 PMI had a hard time finding this thread. It does not show up under the Match Day Threads category.
Had to search on the internet for the link.
Think they are always in the general category now as before people had trouble finding the matchday thread
Quote from: Trusty Steed on September 05, 2026, 03:19:29 PMThis game has got 7-3 written all over it 🤣
I'd be happy if that scoreline is in the right order.
Leno must be reading the threads here.
Sloppy again.... ::angry::
Anyone got a pacemaker I can borrow.....?
We are so wide open it's absurd.
Really loose at the back again
Right now i think the teams are evenly matched, but there are plenty of jitters, especially when Andersen & SC are playing out from the back.
Quote from: MisfitKid on September 05, 2026, 03:23:20 PMLeno must be reading the threads here.
Or someone behind the goal feeding it to him.
Someone tell Bobb to shoot...
Mad game so far!
Leno has looked more solid today, so far. Credit where credit due.
I don't think Bobb knows how or when to take his chance. He looks to pass first.
King is looking quite good. Excited to see him over the next couple of years.
Bobb is his usual shot-shy self!
Quote from: MisfitKid on September 05, 2026, 03:24:51 PMSomeone tell Bobb to shoot...
Square peg, round hole.
Not sure why people want him to be something he's never been. In the premier league nor in PL2 has he been known to score goals.
What on earth does Palacios offer us. He just gets ignored by Robinson and Iwobi on that left had side.
We need a genuine winger over there
If Palacios shot it first time there it's 2-0
Quote from: MisfitKid on September 05, 2026, 03:24:51 PMSomeone tell Bobb to shoot...
I've been trying. With the way I have been shouting, he should be able to hear it
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 03:26:47 PMQuote from: MisfitKid on September 05, 2026, 03:24:51 PMSomeone tell Bobb to shoot...
Square peg, round hole.
Not sure why people want him to be something he's never been. In the premier league nor in PL2 has he been known to score goals.
That's the problem with him replacing Wilson
Quote from: SerbianLad on September 05, 2026, 03:27:59 PMIf Palacios shot it first time there it's 2-0
your stream is at least 1 minute faster than mine
153 straight games for Leno. Leads the league in starts. Nice job.
If we can win with Palacios and Bobb as attacking players...Arbeloa will be known as the greatest manager ever. ::wine::
Exciting stuff. Palacios really struggling to get any kind of involvement going which is actually quite hard to do given how open it is. Think he will be great but dont think he is ready
Really like Charles from what I've seen in first half hour
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 03:28:59 PMIf we can win with Palacios and Bobb as attacking players...Arbeloa will be known as the greatest manager ever. ::wine::
I feel like bobb just needs a big moment for him to kick on, very nervy
Quote from: DevonFFC on September 05, 2026, 03:29:22 PMReally like Charles from what I've seen in first half hour
Agreed. I'm impressed by his calmness
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 03:26:47 PMQuote from: MisfitKid on September 05, 2026, 03:24:51 PMSomeone tell Bobb to shoot...
Square peg, round hole.
Not sure why people want him to be something he's never been. In the premier league nor in PL2 has he been known to score goals.
I get it. That what a manager is for, kick him in the butt.
How's he saved that?!
that must be the fourth or fifth floated ball across our box from our right side back to someone on the left - if palace doesnt figure that out, the league will start to notice and stick a poacher out at 30 yards.
Fulham have missed so many chances. Just can't finish.
Watching us play, this doesn't feel like watching a relegation side.
Quote from: MisfitKid on September 05, 2026, 03:31:43 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 03:26:47 PMQuote from: MisfitKid on September 05, 2026, 03:24:51 PMSomeone tell Bobb to shoot...
Square peg, round hole.
Not sure why people want him to be something he's never been. In the premier league nor in PL2 has he been known to score goals.
I get it. That what a manager is for, kick him in the butt.
Bobb at least looks like he's played at this level before.
Palacios is a bystander.
Credit to Andersen there
Leno, what are you doing??
Ffs
Quote from: Citizen Smith on September 05, 2026, 03:35:10 PMCredit to Andersen there
Thought he wasn't going to make it for a second.
Excellent intervention
Can't say that hasn't been coming to be honest
lazy
Very lazy defending. Awful.
::beer::
Andersen again. It's going to be a long season.
Quote from: Nittany_Joe on September 05, 2026, 03:33:35 PMFulham have missed so many chances. Just can't finish.
I think Palace are defending really well. Throwing their bodies in front of the ball.
So open at the bac, we was never getting a clean sheet
Missing chances,and that's what you get.
Leno is crap
How did that goal go in?
They aren't respecting or right side at all.
Anderson and Leno again showing why they both should be bench at best
Decent effort from Robinson
We should be hammering this lot
Great shot to be fair. Andersen should have done better to get a leg inbetween. Wasnt fast enough to get ahead of the striker and for some reason also too weak to disturb him while taking his shot
Leno has a habit of making himself small sometimes.
Basic, organised defending at any level is the cornerstone to winning games!
We are not set up to do anything like that!
If we win by 3 goals most weeks I'd except it but we can all see thats not going to happen!
Leno seems to have gotten more indecisive in the last year.
We're gonna have to score lots of goals this season to compensate for our weak defence
Still a lotta game left though and at least we're getting shots off.
We look so lop sided, we play with Bobb who hugs the touch line, very high up but offered nothing in the way of either assists or goals and the left there is no one as Iwobi and palacios both come infield leaving Robinson to roam but also being left on his own
Fulham attackers are a step too slow when taking the shot. Need to be much more decisive.
Good shot but Leno is getting beaten at his near post weekly at this point. Did it loads last season too.
Still don't see how Castagne is a better RB than Tete. Not in the attack nor defensively.
Get in!!!
Yeeeees
Get in!!!
Get IN!!
Guess that warrants his place in the starting eleven
Get in! Made me eat my words Palacios, good man
haha thats the FoF anti curse. Get universally slated and then score
Well finished Cesar! Kept it low and away from the recovering Hendo
We needed that before halftime.
That's more like it! Nice ball from Josh and Gonzalo.
Palacios not looking so lost now.
Better ::wine::
that Palacios is usless
No way he could miss that one
Hope that sets him on his way now
And the Riverside fans barely get to their feet! :slap: :slap:
Get In.
Josh King is a dog.
Next season we need to spend big on a top tier CB
Love child!!!!!
King's move on the left wing completely changed the tempo of the play and the defense was flat. Well taken - and youre right SL, first time and Palacios scores it
King sooo good again
It's going to be a bumpy ride this season. Basketball comes to mind, but will it work against the better teams?
Score could be 5-3 with all the close encounters. Entertaining game.
Great team goal too. Good effort from both King and Garcia.
Now don't give the lead away again. ::scarf::
Superb run from Josh, then César kept his cool!
4 mins added time
Wizardry from King! Absolutely skinned Chris Richards
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 03:43:50 PMGet In.
Josh King is a dog.
Next season we need to spend big on a top tier CB
Perhaps the one we got in the window will be that good?
Quote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:41:49 PMGood shot but Leno is getting beaten at his near post weekly at this point. Did it loads last season too.
Name me a goalkeeper that's never been beaten at his near post?
happy to see Andersen adapting
Again, Leno with indecision.
I dont hear any requests for subs at the half today. You can blame the quality of our opponent, but no moaning just yet...
Quote from: akf on September 05, 2026, 03:44:17 PMWell taken - and youre right SL, first time and Palacios scores it
If he did that the first time, he'd have 2 already. Hopefully this goal will give him some confidence
Quote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:46:06 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:41:49 PMGood shot but Leno is getting beaten at his near post weekly at this point. Did it loads last season too.
Name me a goalkeeper that's never been beaten at his near post?
Are we seriously going to do this? Youre changing my claim from regularly to ever. Do better than that.
Terrible cross Antonee.... what was that?!
god can we get Sess on as LB at least he can cross
Any links to the game would be gratefully received or else I'll actually have to leave the house and socialise.
King has been unreal
King so far, when involved, has stood above. Charles / Iwobi hasnt been bad in the middle, but I dont think we are getting challenged much, so it might not be a good indication of what we can see against our next couple opponents.
Quote from: FFC In Oz on September 05, 2026, 03:49:09 PMTerrible cross Antonee.... what was that?!
No excuse for that one.
Quote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:48:26 PMQuote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:46:06 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:41:49 PMGood shot but Leno is getting beaten at his near post weekly at this point. Did it loads last season too.
Name me a goalkeeper that's never been beaten at his near post?
Are we seriously going to do this? Youre changing my claim from regularly to ever. Do better than that.
Goalkeepers get beaten at their near post. It happens. But if you want to single out Leno that's your choice.
Quote from: FFC In Oz on September 05, 2026, 03:49:09 PMTerrible cross Antonee.... what was that?!
Hopefully just a little winded. Horrible cross. Jedi can do better.
We absolutely battered them, but looks shaky every time they even get close to our goal.
Predictions:
Short term: King will be called up by Tuchel soon, likely next time.
Long term: If he ever leaves it will be for way over 100 million.
I'm really pleased with our game and the score up to this point. Now, let's find a way to create some pressure during corner kicks.
Quote from: akf on September 05, 2026, 03:51:13 PMKing so far, when involved, has stood above. Charles / Iwobi hasnt been bad in the middle, but I dont think we are getting challenged much, so it might not be a good indication of what we can see against our next couple opponents.
Charles definitely looks more comfortable in this system than Berge does, though. If Arbeloa insists that Iwobi starts in the middle, it should be next to Charles.
Quote from: SerbianLad on September 05, 2026, 03:51:02 PMKing has been unreal
[/quote Totally - the outstanding player of the half
Very entertaining. Both teams far better going forwards than defending. Feel like Palace will score again meaning we'll need to score at least one more. At least the Spanish pair look sharp.
Josh King is pure class, superb dummy to create the chance for the second and great dribbling for the Bobb chance. Charles has looked excellent as well, much more mobile than Berge and quicker in his passing. Looked great going forward, front four all looking good and Iwobi some nice through balls. Shaky back four, not defending the flanks well. Need another goal.
Fulham is not as good as last year but neither is Palace. Both teams will be fighting to stay out of relegation. I think Hull City have been lucky and will not stay up along with Ipswich and maybe Forest.
We seem to thrive against 343. We overload in the right areas with Castagne cutting inside. Im surprised Palace hasnt punished us more often.
I think this game is quite reminiscent of the Chelsea match in the way that Palace defence are looking just as poor as Chelseas did, which is understandable considering that they have so many new players. Our defence isnt perfect either, still a couple of mistakes and at times unorganized.
King is our best player. period. Cant see anyone better than him at the moment
Been happy with Charles today. Seems to read the game maybe a beat quicker than Berge.
Quote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:48:26 PMQuote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:46:06 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:41:49 PMGood shot but Leno is getting beaten at his near post weekly at this point. Did it loads last season too.
Name me a goalkeeper that's never been beaten at his near post?
Are we seriously going to do this? Youre changing my claim from regularly to ever. Do better than that.
Leno is still a good GK but he used to be better. No-one can resist the ravages of time, only delay them. His positioning is still good and he is still good at one-on-ones and reaction saves, but he has lost a little agility. Last season we conceded a lot of goals to long shots placed in the top corners. At one time he would have got closer to those and the same seems to be happening with low shots in the corners. That's not to say that there are many other GKs who would have done better.
Quote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:52:05 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:48:26 PMQuote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:46:06 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:41:49 PMGood shot but Leno is getting beaten at his near post weekly at this point. Did it loads last season too.
Name me a goalkeeper that's never been beaten at his near post?
Are we seriously going to do this? Youre changing my claim from regularly to ever. Do better than that.
Goalkeepers get beaten at their near post. It happens. But if you want to single out Leno that's your choice.
Decent Premier League goalkeepers do not regularly get beaten at their near post. I'm singling Leno out because he is a glaring weakness in our team. Hes not an U11s player that needs protection, hes a millionaire paid handsomely by our club in a cutthroat industry. He needs replacing.
For years we have been calling for youth, energy, creativity, and being aggressive - this AA philosophy and the team he is assembling is a very exciting project. It has the opportunity to implode but also to sky rocket to the moon.
Tottenham will be banging on the door for King at Christmas
1st Half comments:
King still looks like our best offensive player overall
Garcia, I like this player, seems to be always looking to shoot
Leno was having a good game, until beaten on short side, although very good shot taken
Bobb had a few good moments, still needs to shoot more, King set him up close
Not overly impressed with Iwobi and Charles shows
Felt FFC was always looking good and aggressive when pressing, need to keep pressing
Backline defense still very dodgy, fortunate Palace goal chalked off
Quote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 03:54:50 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:48:26 PMQuote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:46:06 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:41:49 PMGood shot but Leno is getting beaten at his near post weekly at this point. Did it loads last season too.
Name me a goalkeeper that's never been beaten at his near post?
Are we seriously going to do this? Youre changing my claim from regularly to ever. Do better than that.
Leno is still a good GK but he used to be better. No-one can resist the ravages of time, only delay them. His positioning is still good and he is still good at one-on-ones and reaction saves, but he has lost a little agility. Last season we conceded a lot of goals to long shots placed in the top corners. At one time he would have got closer to those and the same seems to be happening with low shots in the corners. That's not to say that there are many other GKs who would have done better.
Sometimes you just have to appreciate that a shot in the top corner or bottom corner is unstoppable. If any of our players scores a goal like that is the keeper at fault or is it a well placed shot?
for those who are lucky enough to have a stream, do we look as open at the back as we did last week? Would a faster defender have got back to defend the goal that CP scored? In other words, will any of the new signings be what we need in defence in the new gung-ho AA style?
Question - who covers for Castagne should he go down with a knock?
Quote from: Sting of the North on September 05, 2026, 03:52:08 PMWe absolutely battered them, but looks shaky every time they even get close to our goal.
Predictions:
Short term: King will be called up by Tuchel soon, likely next time.
Long term: If he ever leaves it will be for way over 100 million.
At times I've found some of the King hype to be not quite merited by his performances. He's flattered to deceive too often for me. That was easily the best 45 minutes I've seen him play for Fulham. He was excellent.
Quote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:59:44 PMQuote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 03:54:50 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:48:26 PMQuote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:46:06 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:41:49 PMGood shot but Leno is getting beaten at his near post weekly at this point. Did it loads last season too.
Name me a goalkeeper that's never been beaten at his near post?
Are we seriously going to do this? Youre changing my claim from regularly to ever. Do better than that.
Leno is still a good GK but he used to be better. No-one can resist the ravages of time, only delay them. His positioning is still good and he is still good at one-on-ones and reaction saves, but he has lost a little agility. Last season we conceded a lot of goals to long shots placed in the top corners. At one time he would have got closer to those and the same seems to be happening with low shots in the corners. That's not to say that there are many other GKs who would have done better.
Sometimes you just have to appreciate that a shot in the top corner or bottom corner is unstoppable. If any of our players scores a goal like that is the keeper at fault or is it a well placed shot?
As my last sentence acknowledges.
Quote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 03:54:50 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:48:26 PMQuote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:46:06 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:41:49 PMGood shot but Leno is getting beaten at his near post weekly at this point. Did it loads last season too.
Name me a goalkeeper that's never been beaten at his near post?
Are we seriously going to do this? Youre changing my claim from regularly to ever. Do better than that.
Leno is still a good GK but he used to be better. No-one can resist the ravages of time, only delay them. His positioning is still good and he is still good at one-on-ones and reaction saves, but he has lost a little agility. Last season we conceded a lot of goals to long shots placed in the top corners. At one time he would have got closer to those and the same seems to be happening with low shots in the corners. That's not to say that there are many other GKs who would have done better.
Disagree on Leno. Palace currently have 0.27 xg on 3 shots on target but 1 goal. He looks indecisive on when to come out, when to stay on his line. Of the 5 goals the team have given up in the league I feel like he should have done better on 3 of them. Not a good start.
Unfortunately I don't think Lecomte is better.
Quote from: WindyCity on September 05, 2026, 03:59:04 PM1st Half comments:
King still looks like our best offensive player overall
Garcia, I like this player, seems to be always looking to shoot
Leno was having a good game, until beaten on short side, although very good shot taken
Bobb had a few good moments, still needs to shoot more, King set him up close
Not overly impressed with Iwobi and Charles shows
Felt FFC was always looking good and aggressive when pressing, need to keep pressing
Backline defense still very dodgy, fortunate Palace goal chalked off
Palacios? Goal aside...he still looks like he's thinking too much. Hope he comes good.
Josh got my email to stay on his feet... ::tongue::
Quote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:00:27 PMfor those who are lucky enough to have a stream, do we look as open at the back as we did last week? Would a faster defender have got back to defend the goal that CP scored? In other words, will any of the new signings be what we need in defence in the new gung-ho AA style?
Yes, FFC still looks quite open at the back. Very dodgy backline defense, imho.
Quote from: WindyCity on September 05, 2026, 04:00:34 PMQuestion - who covers for Castagne should he go down with a knock?
Probably Sess - who will then get slated for not playing well when he is out of position.
Quote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:59:44 PMQuote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 03:54:50 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:48:26 PMQuote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:46:06 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:41:49 PMGood shot but Leno is getting beaten at his near post weekly at this point. Did it loads last season too.
Name me a goalkeeper that's never been beaten at his near post?
Are we seriously going to do this? Youre changing my claim from regularly to ever. Do better than that.
Leno is still a good GK but he used to be better. No-one can resist the ravages of time, only delay them. His positioning is still good and he is still good at one-on-ones and reaction saves, but he has lost a little agility. Last season we conceded a lot of goals to long shots placed in the top corners. At one time he would have got closer to those and the same seems to be happening with low shots in the corners. That's not to say that there are many other GKs who would have done better.
Sometimes you just have to appreciate that a shot in the top corner or bottom corner is unstoppable. If any of our players scores a goal like that is the keeper at fault or is it a well placed shot?
A little of both. Not a TERRIBLE error from Leno, but it's a shot that gets stopped sometimes. It's the same issue I've been going on about re Leno. It's not like he's making terrible errors, he's just not saving enough shots.
At times they need to be more selfish in front of goal.
Quote from: WindyCity on September 05, 2026, 04:03:24 PMQuote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:00:27 PMfor those who are lucky enough to have a stream, do we look as open at the back as we did last week? Would a faster defender have got back to defend the goal that CP scored? In other words, will any of the new signings be what we need in defence in the new gung-ho AA style?
Yes, FFC still looks quite open at the back. Very dodgy backline defense, imho.
They are attacking down Bobb/Castagne/Anderson's side. That side attacks...then they pass hoping one of their attackers from our left side makes a run.
13 shots in the first half - that's an improvement even if most of them were off target!
Much better than the dross last week.
Quote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:01:40 PMQuote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:59:44 PMQuote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 03:54:50 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:48:26 PMQuote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 03:46:06 PMQuote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 03:41:49 PMGood shot but Leno is getting beaten at his near post weekly at this point. Did it loads last season too.
Name me a goalkeeper that's never been beaten at his near post?
Are we seriously going to do this? Youre changing my claim from regularly to ever. Do better than that.
Leno is still a good GK but he used to be better. No-one can resist the ravages of time, only delay them. His positioning is still good and he is still good at one-on-ones and reaction saves, but he has lost a little agility. Last season we conceded a lot of goals to long shots placed in the top corners. At one time he would have got closer to those and the same seems to be happening with low shots in the corners. That's not to say that there are many other GKs who would have done better.
Sometimes you just have to appreciate that a shot in the top corner or bottom corner is unstoppable. If any of our players scores a goal like that is the keeper at fault or is it a well placed shot?
As my last sentence acknowledges.
Absolutely. Any attacker has 3 options and the keeper is trying to guess which he is going to take. Leno gets it right he makes the save if he doesn't he gets criticised.
Isn't it funny I was so frustrated watching that, everything seems deliberate but no fluency. So much space down the left and very little down the right. Shame we haven't got more Josh kings. Delighted to be leading but not confident.
You swap Henderson for Leno in this match and we're probably up by at least 2.
At least Bassey's shorts are staying up this week. ::beer::
Palace will have a tough time in the UEFA Europa League. They don't have enough depth. I think the same with Bournemouth.
They are attacking Castagne/Anderson consistently.
That was close!
Great attack, but a good block from Palace
Very close from Palacios. better corner
Our attack looks great.
Lovely football there by Kingy
That was excellent. We're knocking at the door
Nice movement up front from us - promising for the future
Fulham defending is so nerve wracking.
good defending by andersen in the end there
How did that go in
Shea Charles looks like a natural. Very good signs.
A comedy of errors.
HOW has that gone in?!
That's dreadful
ping pong!
::cry::
what was that!? completely against the run of play - must be an own goal
hilarious
Ooooof
FS
Bloody hell.
our right side is a gapping weak point.
The epitome of our defence. Complete joke
Leno out!
A toddler could have cleared that ball. Disgusting effort by Fulham.
Cue Benny Hill music......
Sorry to be negative but I can see us losing this quite easily!
Why can't we hold on to a feckin lead.
What a freak goal that was!
Jesus!! Almost let another one in!!
Quote from: Coastwalker on September 05, 2026, 04:16:40 PMWhy can't we hold on to a feckin lead.
Mid table attack, mid table (of the Championship) defending.
My head is in my hands
Defending are a skills for uvver teams not us
garcia needs to attack the keeper with every shot. each one takes a bounce or two before it is under control.
Clown show defending.
Defending was poor, but I also think Iwobi is to blame as well. His mistake started the counter attack
Fulham will need 4 goals to win this game. Cause you just know Palace is getting another one.
Anybody see any hope for our defence in the near future?
Whoever is our defence coach needs to be fired instantly
That was good from Bobb!
Well, we'll have to win the game for a third time. The good news is that Garcia, Palacios and King look capable of another.
OK, he shot
OK - 60 mins. I would go for Kevin on for Palacios. I think everyone else is doing well.
Palacios needs to do better there
If our defending isnt better with affengruber in the line up then it's gonna be a very long and tiresome season
Quote from: Nittany_Joe on September 05, 2026, 04:20:18 PMFulham will need 4 goals to win this game. Cause you just know Palace is getting another one.
No joke. Only way we win this by a single goal is if we score in the 96th minute.
Quote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:20:19 PMAnybody see any hope for our defence in the near future?
If we start Tete and our new CB on the right side? Yes.
Quote from: Milo on September 05, 2026, 04:20:32 PMWhoever is our defence coach needs to be fired instantly
Isn't that AA?😇
Showed the replay of their second. I could hear circus music...
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on September 05, 2026, 04:16:33 PMSorry to be negative but I can see us losing this quite easily!
It's not negative, it's just being realistic and honest.
On the plus side we do look capable of scoring!
Just back to the Palace goal. I appreciate the effort but why was our center forward our last line of defense. Positionally I don't understand what Arbeloa expects out of his players. Just seems like pure chaos and lack of organization.
At least he pulled Palacios...he wasn't bad...just ineffective.
Looks that Iwobi has been pushed out to the left now
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 04:25:26 PMAt least he pulled Palacios...he wasn't bad...just ineffective.
Sky say he was "Impressive" ???
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on September 05, 2026, 04:16:33 PMSorry to be negative but I can see us losing this quite easily!
No chance, Palace defence is even worse than ours
henderson has been awful - we must pounce like a sloth in mud
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 04:25:26 PMAt least he pulled Palacios...he wasn't bad...just ineffective.
Who replaced him?
Palace is being patient, waiting for the easy counter attack.
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on September 05, 2026, 04:26:43 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 04:25:26 PMAt least he pulled Palacios...he wasn't bad...just ineffective.
Sky say he was "Impressive" ???
A lot better than previous appearances and scored a goal. Not a bad performance.
Iwobi must improve; I found his performance to be quite mediocre.
that was a handball for sure
look like an arm?
Should have been a pen
I would bring Kevin on for Bobb
See how we can actually build attacks down the left wing now that Palacios is out
They're sucking us in before blowing us out! (paraphrasing GJ)
Bobb and Garcia ran into the same space and collided. :slap:
Quote from: Moussa Dembele the 3rd on September 05, 2026, 04:32:41 PMSee how we can actually build attacks down the left wing now that Palacios is out
Give the kid a break. He had a tidy game and scored a goal. AA knows more about him than you ever will.
Well this is gonna be a crash Banff wallop season.
Is klopp the boss?
Quote from: cookieg on September 05, 2026, 04:34:41 PMQuote from: Moussa Dembele the 3rd on September 05, 2026, 04:32:41 PMSee how we can actually build attacks down the left wing now that Palacios is out
Give the kid a break. He had a tidy game and scored a goal. AA knows more about him than you ever will.
I don't mind the kid. I mind Arbeloa playing him out of position. Our shape has been so much better since he was subbed off.
This game feels like a smash-and-grab result. A lull before the storm?
Well, that's just embarrassing
more circus
And there we go...
WTF
We are a joke. Going down.
Looks a lot less dangerous in attack now Palacios off. He took up a lot of good positions in the box. Now looking a lot more Silva than AA.
Fkn ridiculous
oh dear. ::cry::
FFS. We lose this game it's because of Leno.
This is a travesty.
That what you get for bringing Berge on. Sucked the air out off the team.
Quote from: Nittany_Joe on September 05, 2026, 04:38:12 PMThis game feels like a smash-and-grab result. A lull before the storm?
Are you watching in advance?
We are done. This defending is outrageous
This just isn't working.
Awful!!!!
Silva OUT
Nobody can say they are surprised. Fulham defending has been atrocious all year if not decades.
And this is why Leno should be out...
We're not a good football team. One can only hope we can pull it together at some point.
What does Robiinson bring to this team
We are looking excellent value for anyone who pumped money on us to go down.
Maybe all the pundits and bookies are not a stupid as they seem
Absolutely woeful and embarrassing.
Leno is such a terrible goalkeeper. Holy fk.
Andersen, once again.
We cannot defend. Going down this season I'm afraid.
Without any reasoning, we were the better team, but the score is 2-3
Get Bobb and Berge off and bring on Larssen and Kevin.
Quote from: FFC007 on September 05, 2026, 04:40:13 PMAnd this is why Leno should be out...
What did he do this time?
Quote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 04:38:43 PMWe are a joke. Going down.
I'm worried already watching this...
now subs?
If we can't beat Palace, we're in serious trouble. Relegation might very well be in the cards.
Quote from: Nittany_Joe on September 05, 2026, 04:40:06 PMNobody can say they are surprised. Fulham defending has been atrocious all year if not decades.
Actually, our defending (other than Leno) had been quite good the previous two seasons.
Abject defending again,
Attacking wise we have looked quite good today.
But defensively it's so so easy to break our line.
We are not real Madrid, we can't play score one more than you.
Most of the pundits have predicted it.
Relegation.
We could certainly have done with 3pts today. Balls!
Really frustrating to watch.
We're playing a crap team at home as well. If we have to score 4 goals against this lot to win then where are we getting any points from?
Players normally get a lot of stick but this new manager has failed to set his team up to defend when under pressure.
3 games in and we look like mugs at the back!
Shows the difference between the Spanish league and the PL
Quote from: Sgt Fulham on September 05, 2026, 04:42:36 PMWe're playing a crap team at home as well. If we have to score 4 goals against this lot to win then where are we getting any points from?
Problem is we don't have enough goal threat to score 4 in a game looking at this showing.
Quote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:43:14 PMShows the difference between the Spanish league and the PL
Garcia and Palacios played very well.
They won't be selling many £900 tickets in the EFL!
We're going to need to score 80+ goals this season to cover our defending.
As I have said multiple times. Multiple times. We need to play FIVE AT THE BACK.
Im in disbelief at how easy this has been for Palace.
Honestly, kinda looks like Leno has the yips.
Quote from: cwindsor on September 05, 2026, 04:44:54 PMWe're going to need to score 80+ goals this season to cover our defending.
And who is going to score them. ::smile::
Quote from: Fulham 1879 on September 05, 2026, 04:43:51 PMQuote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:43:14 PMShows the difference between the Spanish league and the PL
Garcia and Palacios played very well.
No doubt, but would this defending be as costly in Spain?
That was a good effort from Muniz
Quote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 04:45:57 PMAs I have said multiple times. Multiple times. We need to play FIVE AT THE BACK.
Complete cobblers. We need better defenders not more of them. Bringing Berge on was almost that anyway and look how that's turned out.
Quote from: Fulham 1879 on September 05, 2026, 04:47:38 PMQuote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 04:45:57 PMAs I have said multiple times. Multiple times. We need to play FIVE AT THE BACK.
Complete cobblers. We need better defenders not more of them.
But our defending has been pretty decent the last couple of seasons with these exact same defenders.
Muniz needs to score there
Berge is unable to shoot, even if his life depends on it.
Quote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 04:48:47 PMQuote from: Fulham 1879 on September 05, 2026, 04:47:38 PMQuote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 04:45:57 PMAs I have said multiple times. Multiple times. We need to play FIVE AT THE BACK.
Complete cobblers. We need better defenders not more of them.
But our defending has been pretty decent the last couple of seasons with these exact same defenders.
So you agree it's not numbers then. When Silva got negative and played three at the back it was a disaster. Andersen is finished.
6 yards out and Muniz puts it over the bar ::cry:: .
Think that may have been our chance for something from this game
Quote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 04:48:47 PMQuote from: Fulham 1879 on September 05, 2026, 04:47:38 PMQuote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 04:45:57 PMAs I have said multiple times. Multiple times. We need to play FIVE AT THE BACK.
Complete cobblers. We need better defenders not more of them.
But our defending has been pretty decent the last couple of seasons with these exact same defenders.
But not in this style - playing defenders as attacking players and leaving no cover.
Lost 3 games by a total of 3 goals.
i see the process...I just don't like the setup.
Bobb and Palacios as starters feels like we're giving away 70 minutes of football.
This team is incoherent and has no organization. Really makes me think Arbeloa does not know what he's doing.
24 shots...
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 04:51:08 PMLost 3 games by a total of 3 goals.
i see the process...I just don't like the setup.
Bobb and Palacios as starters feels like we're giving away 70 minutes of football.
But it got worse when Berge came on and Palacios went off.
ouch...
Great corner
Quote from: Fulham 1879 on September 05, 2026, 04:50:20 PMQuote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 04:48:47 PMQuote from: Fulham 1879 on September 05, 2026, 04:47:38 PMQuote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 04:45:57 PMAs I have said multiple times. Multiple times. We need to play FIVE AT THE BACK.
Complete cobblers. We need better defenders not more of them.
But our defending has been pretty decent the last couple of seasons with these exact same defenders.
So you agree it's not numbers then. When Silva got negative and played three at the back it was a disaster. Andersen is finished.
Back four suited Marco in the PL, back four does not suit AA in the PL. Not when AA wants everyone up top leaving no one behind.
That corner just about sums things up.
How long do we think AA will last? How long should we give him?
This will be the most embarrassing defeat I can remember.....
The dominance of possession and attacking play, and the playground defending...... shocking
Do we have a set piece coach in this set up? We not managed to deliver one decent corner
6 shots on target vs 5. Honestly this is a tale of two goalies. And we were lucky that a couple other of Leno's indecisive moments didn't lead to shots.
Quote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:53:19 PMHow long do we think AA will last? How long should we give him?
Get rid now. We have the players to stay up if we act quickly.
Quote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:53:19 PMHow long do we think AA will last? How long should we give him?
He has 3 more games and he will be gone
It's ok, Liverpool and Man United next guys
Quote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:53:19 PMHow long do we think AA will last? How long should we give him?
Until January at least.
Quote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:53:19 PMHow long do we think AA will last? How long should we give him?
Not long at this rate...
Quote from: Trusty Steed on September 05, 2026, 04:53:31 PMThis will be the most embarrassing defeat I can remember.....
The dominance of possession and attacking play, and the playground defending...... shocking
Far better going forwards than under Silva so there's hope. Let's hope Larssen is good and our new central defender far better than Andersen.
If we dont pick up any points soon, he needs to go. We can't be faffing around
3 goals conceded all scored by there left wing back
If that dont tell you we dont learn from our mistakes I dont know what will
Hopefully the big Austrian can come in and sort it out a bit
Well that's not good
**** off Arbeloa
🤮
Quote from: Fulham 1879 on September 05, 2026, 04:55:08 PMQuote from: Trusty Steed on September 05, 2026, 04:53:31 PMThis will be the most embarrassing defeat I can remember.....
The dominance of possession and attacking play, and the playground defending...... shocking
Far better going forwards than under Silva so there's hope. Let's hope Larssen is good and our new central defender far better than Andersen.
One man can't stop it, it's tactics
That was an absolute disaster. No way should we be losing that.
We dominated all game but made stupid errors and we are not clinical
Useless gits
We'll be 0-5 before you know it. 😂
I cannot believe that we lost that.
Bit of a travesty of a scoreline tbh, but it's gonna be a long season ahead
Can't be losing games like that
If you're not going to win them you make damn sure you don't lose
The naivety is worrying
Quote from: Citizen Smith on September 05, 2026, 04:58:12 PMBit of a travesty of a scoreline tbh, but it's gonna be a long season ahead
Itll actually be a pretty short season considering itll be over by feb
Quote from: DevonFFC on September 05, 2026, 04:54:12 PMQuote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:53:19 PMHow long do we think AA will last? How long should we give him?
He has 3 more games and he will be gone
3 more games? Seriously?
We're not getting destroyed in games. We didn't even play our new CB signing nor Tete...whose arguably our best defending FB when healthy.
Gotta give the manager time to learn the squad. I'm sure he came in thinking Palacios and Garcia would be enough up top.
I'm not angry, just disappointed. Looking at our upcoming two matches, we're aiming for a 0-5 outcome. Iowbi seems to be struggling; whether it's the system or something else, he's just not connecting. And Larsson? He reminds me of a taller version of Reed ::smile::
Quote from: Trusty Steed on September 05, 2026, 04:56:05 PMQuote from: Fulham 1879 on September 05, 2026, 04:55:08 PMQuote from: Trusty Steed on September 05, 2026, 04:53:31 PMThis will be the most embarrassing defeat I can remember.....
The dominance of possession and attacking play, and the playground defending...... shocking
Far better going forwards than under Silva so there's hope. Let's hope Larssen is good and our new central defender far better than Andersen.
One man can't stop it, it's tactics
It's Leno. He has the yips. Makes terrible decisions. Still has some good saves in him but is far too indecisive.
Shocking, just shocking!
And I can't see it clicking into place and going on a winning run with these tactics.
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 04:58:52 PMQuote from: DevonFFC on September 05, 2026, 04:54:12 PMQuote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:53:19 PMHow long do we think AA will last? How long should we give him?
He has 3 more games and he will be gone
3 more games? Seriously?
We're not getting destroyed in games. We didn't even play our new CB signing nor Tete...whose arguably our best defending FB when healthy.
Gotta give the manager time to learn the squad. I'm sure he came in thinking Palacios and Garcia would be enough up top.
Honestly we could have won that 7-3. A bit of a sickener. Totally one-sided.
Cannot believe we've lost that game. Second half we were so much better than Palace, it just wouldn't go in. Then they score a fluke goal and win it with a sloppy error. We played well by and large and deserved to win.
That being said, a lot of work needed at the back, we are constantly exposed out wide. Also, Berge killed our momentum in attack, slowed the game down.
Gutted.
Quote from: ArcticOctopus on September 05, 2026, 04:39:31 PMFFS. We lose this game it's because of Leno.
More because of AA in my opinion.
Boos at full time?
83 minute Muniz change, came on an created chaos and won a couple headers.
I'm all for giving our big signing a chance but it's an early red flag from me that AA has a blind spot.
Also 3 goals from left side full/wing back. Anderson is completely lost getting back.
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 04:58:52 PMQuote from: DevonFFC on September 05, 2026, 04:54:12 PMQuote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:53:19 PMHow long do we think AA will last? How long should we give him?
He has 3 more games and he will be gone
3 more games? Seriously?
We're not getting destroyed in games. We didn't even play our new CB signing nor Tete...whose arguably our best defending FB when healthy.
Gotta give the manager time to learn the squad. I'm sure he came in thinking Palacios and Garcia would be enough up top.
But will the HC learn from this and adapt his tactics?
If not we will be done by December.
Quote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:33:06 PMThey're sucking us in before blowing us out! (paraphrasing GJ)
unfortunately correct! 😞🙎🏼
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 04:58:52 PMQuote from: DevonFFC on September 05, 2026, 04:54:12 PMQuote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:53:19 PMHow long do we think AA will last? How long should we give him?
He has 3 more games and he will be gone
3 more games? Seriously?
We're not getting destroyed in games. We didn't even play our new CB signing nor Tete...whose arguably our best defending FB when healthy.
Gotta give the manager time to learn the squad. I'm sure he came in thinking Palacios and Garcia would be enough up top.
Which, arguably they have been. Scored 5 total in 3 premier league games and they acounted for 3 of them. If we weren't leaky at the back, we'd have at least 3 points.
We are in deep deep trouble.
Quote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:01:36 PM83 minute Muniz change, came on an created chaos and won a couple headers.
I'm all for giving our big signing a chance but it's an early red flag from me that AA has a blind spot.
Also 3 goals from left side full/wing back. Anderson is completely lost getting back.
What are you talking about? Garcia looked good going forward.
Saving grace.
Lots of mid level teams only got a point this weekend...and Palace didn't have any before today...
Need to be better though.
Hell...City only beat Coventry by a goal.
What an awful, awful loss. Need these late window signings to be great quickly if this season is to be salvaged. Probably going to have 0 points from our first 5 games with Liverpool and Man U up next
Quote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 05:00:12 PMQuote from: ArcticOctopus on September 05, 2026, 04:39:31 PMFFS. We lose this game it's because of Leno.
More because of AA in my opinion.
Lost due to poor defending and poor finishing not just one man at all.
AA needs to take the blame for sure but strikers can't miss chances like that and defenders cannot defend as they did today
There's just no benefit to these tactics at the moment.
We throw players forward, but we don't look particularly dangerous going forward. All it seems to achieve is leaving us massively exposed defensively.
I was more than willing to be patient with Arbeloa, but these goals we're conceding aren't simply because the players are too slow. They look completely unsure of their roles and that's why we're so calamitous defensively.
If the players don't know where they're supposed to be or who they're supposed to pick up, that's a tactical issue.
For me that was calamitous defending and is the players, not AA. So many easy mistakes made, which can be expected from a young team, but not our side. Very disappointing because our offensive output today was fantastic.
Quote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:01:36 PM83 minute Muniz change, came on an created chaos and won a couple headers.
I'm all for giving our big signing a chance but it's an early red flag from me that AA has a blind spot.
Also 3 goals from left side full/wing back. Anderson is completely lost getting back.
Andersen got his pants pulled down by Isidor last week. Why can't AA see it?
Can someone tell me what our formation was in the last 10 minutes?
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on September 05, 2026, 05:01:59 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 04:58:52 PMQuote from: DevonFFC on September 05, 2026, 04:54:12 PMQuote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 04:53:19 PMHow long do we think AA will last? How long should we give him?
He has 3 more games and he will be gone
3 more games? Seriously?
We're not getting destroyed in games. We didn't even play our new CB signing nor Tete...whose arguably our best defending FB when healthy.
Gotta give the manager time to learn the squad. I'm sure he came in thinking Palacios and Garcia would be enough up top.
But will the HC learn from this and adapt his tactics?
If not we will be done by December.
I give him until December. I'm not sacking a manager before 10 games if we've been close in the games we lose. Giving him and his staff 10 games to adjust to the pace and strength of the PL.
He's gotta figure out who the hell his best 4 defenders are. IMO I replace Castagne and Anderson next week for Tete and the new guy.
Quote from: the nutflush on September 05, 2026, 05:06:15 PMCan someone tell me what our formation was in the last 10 minutes?
0-0-10
Quote from: Bassey the warrior on September 05, 2026, 05:02:52 PMQuote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:01:36 PM83 minute Muniz change, came on an created chaos and won a couple headers.
I'm all for giving our big signing a chance but it's an early red flag from me that AA has a blind spot.
Also 3 goals from left side full/wing back. Anderson is completely lost getting back.
What are you talking about? Garcia looked good going forward.
Calm down mate, I never said he looked bad but he didn't have a shot on target and created very little for others. Leaving him on for 80+ minutes when we have someone like Muniz who can come on and challenge tired legs is poor game mgmt.
Some ridiculous analysis based on prejudices. We were great going forwards. It was the defence that killed us. Andersen was shockingly bad.
Quote from: ElRay on September 05, 2026, 05:04:04 PMThere's just no benefit to these tactics at the moment.
We throw players forward, but we don't look particularly dangerous going forward. All it seems to achieve is leaving us massively exposed defensively.
I was more than willing to be patient with Arbeloa, but these goals we're conceding aren't simply because the players are too slow. They look completely unsure of their roles and that's why we're so calamitous defensively.
If the players don't know where they're supposed to be or who they're supposed to pick up, that's a tactical issue.
The goals we gave up weren't because of us having too many players forward, though. So that can't be TOO much of an indictment on his overall plan, I guess.
Quote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:07:53 PMQuote from: Bassey the warrior on September 05, 2026, 05:02:52 PMQuote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:01:36 PM83 minute Muniz change, came on an created chaos and won a couple headers.
I'm all for giving our big signing a chance but it's an early red flag from me that AA has a blind spot.
Also 3 goals from left side full/wing back. Anderson is completely lost getting back.
What are you talking about? Garcia looked good going forward.
Calm down mate, I never said he looked bad but he didn't have a shot on target and created very little for others. Leaving him on for 80+ minutes when we have someone like Muniz who can come on and challenge tired legs is poor game mgmt.
Pretty Palacios' goal was a rebound from a Garcia shot on target.
Quote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:07:53 PMQuote from: Bassey the warrior on September 05, 2026, 05:02:52 PMQuote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:01:36 PM83 minute Muniz change, came on an created chaos and won a couple headers.
I'm all for giving our big signing a chance but it's an early red flag from me that AA has a blind spot.
Also 3 goals from left side full/wing back. Anderson is completely lost getting back.
What are you talking about? Garcia looked good going forward.
Calm down mate, I never said he looked bad but he didn't have a shot on target and created very little for others. Leaving him on for 80+ minutes when we have someone like Muniz who can come on and challenge tired legs is poor game mgmt.
Muniz did also miss a great chance to make it 3-3
Garcia has to start ahead of him right now
Quote from: junior white on September 05, 2026, 05:03:51 PMQuote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 05:00:12 PMQuote from: ArcticOctopus on September 05, 2026, 04:39:31 PMFFS. We lose this game it's because of Leno.
More because of AA in my opinion.
Lost due to poor defending and poor finishing not just one man at all.
AA needs to take the blame for sure but strikers can't miss chances like that and defenders cannot defend as they did today
Well put. We missed a lot of good chances today and defended poorly.
Really poor not to win at home against a Palace side with a horrible defence like this one. A draw would have been fine but not scoring when we should and not clearing balls when we should is very concerning
Someone on here thought we could get 15 points from our next 5 games, including Palace. Id be happy with 5 tbh
Quote from: ArcticOctopus on September 05, 2026, 05:10:16 PMQuote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:07:53 PMQuote from: Bassey the warrior on September 05, 2026, 05:02:52 PMQuote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:01:36 PM83 minute Muniz change, came on an created chaos and won a couple headers.
I'm all for giving our big signing a chance but it's an early red flag from me that AA has a blind spot.
Also 3 goals from left side full/wing back. Anderson is completely lost getting back.
What are you talking about? Garcia looked good going forward.
Calm down mate, I never said he looked bad but he didn't have a shot on target and created very little for others. Leaving him on for 80+ minutes when we have someone like Muniz who can come on and challenge tired legs is poor game mgmt.
Pretty Palacios' goal was a rebound from a Garcia shot on target.
It was blocked which doesn't count as on target.
Quote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 05:07:27 PMQuote from: the nutflush on September 05, 2026, 05:06:15 PMCan someone tell me what our formation was in the last 10 minutes?
0-0-10
Ironically, also what our record will be after 10 games if we continue to defend like this.
Quote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:13:40 PMQuote from: ArcticOctopus on September 05, 2026, 05:10:16 PMQuote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:07:53 PMQuote from: Bassey the warrior on September 05, 2026, 05:02:52 PMQuote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:01:36 PM83 minute Muniz change, came on an created chaos and won a couple headers.
I'm all for giving our big signing a chance but it's an early red flag from me that AA has a blind spot.
Also 3 goals from left side full/wing back. Anderson is completely lost getting back.
What are you talking about? Garcia looked good going forward.
Calm down mate, I never said he looked bad but he didn't have a shot on target and created very little for others. Leaving him on for 80+ minutes when we have someone like Muniz who can come on and challenge tired legs is poor game mgmt.
Pretty Palacios' goal was a rebound from a Garcia shot on target.
It was blocked which doesn't count as on target.
Blocked by the keeper?
ETA: Nevermind. That came off a Palace defender.
How can you have 25 shots and 63 touches in the opposition box and lose?
3 Words:... Absolute Dog Sh1t ::angry:: ::angry:: ::angry::
As I feared, absolute garbage tactics. I can't remember Anderson or Bassey putting a foot wrong today and yet we gift them 3 goals. All the opposition has to do is switch play from one side to the other and we're in trouble. At 2-2 we had 80% possession yet we are slowing the game down, yet when we go behind we suddenly find some urgency.
Quote from: Deuce on September 05, 2026, 05:11:18 PMQuote from: junior white on September 05, 2026, 05:03:51 PMQuote from: LittleErn on September 05, 2026, 05:00:12 PMQuote from: ArcticOctopus on September 05, 2026, 04:39:31 PMFFS. We lose this game it's because of Leno.
More because of AA in my opinion.
Lost due to poor defending and poor finishing not just one man at all.
AA needs to take the blame for sure but strikers can't miss chances like that and defenders cannot defend as they did today
Well put. We missed a lot of good chances today and defended poorly.
Really poor not to win at home against a Palace side with a horrible defence like this one. A draw would have been fine but not scoring when we should and not clearing balls when we should is very concerning
Someone on here thought we could get 15 points from our next 5 games, including Palace. Id be happy with 5 tbh
Palace were missing two players ...but aren't Fulham historically poor against Palace at home?
Positives were seeing S.Charles starting and Palacios scoring (from the Garcia strike attempt), and Josh King was once again the best player on the pitch.
A right side of Bobb/Castagne/Anderson is not a strong right side. I wouldn't start any of them next week.
Quote from: the nutflush on September 05, 2026, 05:15:17 PMHow can you have 25 shots and 63 touches in the opposition box and lose?
It happens Chelsea 2-1 Barcelona semi final champions league 2012
Quote from: ArcticOctopus on September 05, 2026, 05:15:13 PMQuote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:13:40 PMQuote from: ArcticOctopus on September 05, 2026, 05:10:16 PMQuote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:07:53 PMQuote from: Bassey the warrior on September 05, 2026, 05:02:52 PMQuote from: The Little Dave on September 05, 2026, 05:01:36 PM83 minute Muniz change, came on an created chaos and won a couple headers.
I'm all for giving our big signing a chance but it's an early red flag from me that AA has a blind spot.
Also 3 goals from left side full/wing back. Anderson is completely lost getting back.
What are you talking about? Garcia looked good going forward.
Calm down mate, I never said he looked bad but he didn't have a shot on target and created very little for others. Leaving him on for 80+ minutes when we have someone like Muniz who can come on and challenge tired legs is poor game mgmt.
Pretty Palacios' goal was a rebound from a Garcia shot on target.
It was blocked which doesn't count as on target.
Blocked by the keeper?
ETA: Nevermind. That came off a Palace defender.
Yeah Canvot touches it then Henderson.
Again I'm not saying GG was poor, I thought he did well this is twice AA has left him on for too long in my opinion.
A player does well and we have someone who could come on and also do well are not mutualy exclusive which is what BTW issue seemed to be with what I said.
I don't think we have bad defenders. It's the style of play...Arbeloa wants our defense to play a high, attacking line which sounds great in theory, but it really puts our defenders on the back foot when a ball is misplaced or a counter attack ensues. Two of the goals today were from our defense chasing back causing us to look in shambles trying to race back and defend.
It doesn't look like Arbeloa will move away from this style of defending. Maybe a back three might help, but I don't know.
It really is a tale of two halves (attacking half, defensive half). We looked quite good going forward and had many chances to put this match to bed. It could have been 3 or 4-1 in the first half if our chances went in.
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 05:18:40 PMA right side of Bobb/Castagne/Anderson is not a strong right side. I wouldn't start any of them next week.
Thankfully, you're not the manager.
Teams now are going to know our number
Quote from: fulhamfever on September 05, 2026, 05:19:14 PMQuote from: the nutflush on September 05, 2026, 05:15:17 PMHow can you have 25 shots and 63 touches in the opposition box and lose?
It happens Chelsea 2-1 Barcelona semi final champions league 2012
So it happens once every 14 years? Of course it had to happen to us.
Quote from: the nutflush on September 05, 2026, 05:22:04 PMQuote from: fulhamfever on September 05, 2026, 05:19:14 PMQuote from: the nutflush on September 05, 2026, 05:15:17 PMHow can you have 25 shots and 63 touches in the opposition box and lose?
It happens Chelsea 2-1 Barcelona semi final champions league 2012
So it happens once every 14 years? Of course it had to happen to us.
Ex Chelsea got the winner. Issue today was physicality nobody willing to put any challenges on the advancing palace players.
Quote from: the nutflush on September 05, 2026, 05:06:15 PMCan someone tell me what our formation was in the last 10 minutes?
Or any other time.
The front 4 looked very good and mobile. I think people have exaggerated Charles' performances to date but he had a good game today. Bobb improved today and took a shot as well so hopefully he'll continue on an upwards trend. If the new centre back and Larssen turn out to be good buys then we have the makings of a good team once Andersen and Berge are pensioned off. We'll just have to live with Leno.
Quote from: Chi_FFC on September 05, 2026, 05:20:59 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 05:18:40 PMA right side of Bobb/Castagne/Anderson is not a strong right side. I wouldn't start any of them next week.
Thankfully, you're not the manager.
Because it's worked so well so far.
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 05:29:17 PMQuote from: Chi_FFC on September 05, 2026, 05:20:59 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 05:18:40 PMA right side of Bobb/Castagne/Anderson is not a strong right side. I wouldn't start any of them next week.
Thankfully, you're not the manager.
Because it's worked so well so far.
Only an idiot would leave Bobb out of the lineup after his performance today.
Quote from: Fulham 1879 on September 05, 2026, 05:25:23 PMThe front 4 looked very good and mobile. I think people have exaggerated Charles' performances to date but he had a good game today. Bobb improved today and took a shot as well so hopefully he'll continue on an upwards trend. If the new centre back and Larssen turn out to be good buys then we have the makings of a good team once Andersen and Berge are pensioned off. We'll just have to live with Leno.
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Quote from: Chi_FFC on September 05, 2026, 05:32:34 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 05:29:17 PMQuote from: Chi_FFC on September 05, 2026, 05:20:59 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 05:18:40 PMA right side of Bobb/Castagne/Anderson is not a strong right side. I wouldn't start any of them next week.
Thankfully, you're not the manager.
Because it's worked so well so far.
Only an idiot would leave Bobb out of the lineup after his performance today.
Yeah I mean you can't leave OB out. That would be just plain silly. Castagne hasn't done anything wrong but I do love KT and would like to see him start next game. Affengruber must start next as JA just don't do it any more.
Can somebody please give Andersen his gold watch and ask him to leave.
Quote from: Wandsworthboy on September 05, 2026, 05:36:52 PMQuote from: Chi_FFC on September 05, 2026, 05:32:34 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 05:29:17 PMQuote from: Chi_FFC on September 05, 2026, 05:20:59 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on September 05, 2026, 05:18:40 PMA right side of Bobb/Castagne/Anderson is not a strong right side. I wouldn't start any of them next week.
Thankfully, you're not the manager.
Because it's worked so well so far.
Only an idiot would leave Bobb out of the lineup after his performance today.
Yeah I mean you can't leave OB out. That would be just plain silly. Castagne hasn't done anything wrong but I do love KT and would like to see him start next game. Affengruber must start next as JA just don't do it any more.
I'm not having a go at you but Castagne's inability to close his attacker down directly lead to the first goal.
He does not provide enough attacking output to justify carrying his defensive weaknesses in the current setup. Tete may not provide as much attack in some people's eyes, but he'd be the first change I'd be making if I were the manager.
Very unconvincing RS think it's time to say thanks JA.
I just watched their second goal. Why did Garcia do that? Leno had it covered.
Quote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 05:47:12 PMI just watched their second goal. Why did Garcia do that? Leno had it covered.
Why was he even there in that position?
Quote from: Moussa Dembele the 3rd on September 05, 2026, 05:47:58 PMQuote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 05:47:12 PMI just watched their second goal. Why did Garcia do that? Leno had it covered.
Why was he even there in that position?
I think he's perhaps just enthusiastically trying to help out the defence but that clearance was shocking and very naive.
If we defend just 10 yards deeper we stop the long ball that has been catching us out. That or a quicker covering CB and possibly CDM
Quote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 05:49:25 PMQuote from: Moussa Dembele the 3rd on September 05, 2026, 05:47:58 PMQuote from: demeant0r on September 05, 2026, 05:47:12 PMI just watched their second goal. Why did Garcia do that? Leno had it covered.
Why was he even there in that position?
I think he's perhaps just enthusiastically trying to help out the defence but that clearance was shocking and very naive.
Yeah...he was trying to help our defense. Naive on his part for our striker to be involved with that. imo
Quote from: the nutflush on September 05, 2026, 05:39:54 PMCan somebody please give Andersen his gold watch and ask him to leave.
In the 52nd minute, Andersen makes not one, not two, but three defensive challenges. It was brilliant defending. This whole pick on Andersen laziness needs to stop, because he was not the problem today at all. Even the commentators praised him for his reading of the game.
The biggest issue with this system is that it's hard for players that are used to playing in a controlled manner now having to ramp up everything. The kind of defending and transition that we're seeing is the kind I see every weekend at youth football matches where it is absolutely chaotic high pressing with a single ball splitting open and goal mouth scrambles result in conceded goals. Our left side is in complete chaos. Both Bassey and Robinson are overly aggressive and have to rely on their catch-up speed as their main strengths. Our right side is controlled and have to rely on their timing and positioning as their strengths. When we pair that up with brain fleeting moments - there's going to be errors - and in our case they are very comical errors.
The good news is AA kept a lot of our veteran players, premier league experienced players, who will right the ship because they have that very specific experience. Hopefully he will continue to trust in those players and find a way to blend the chaos to be a bit more controlled chaos.
Players will have off days and make mistakes, at this stage I don't blame any player for our zero points.
I do blame the ignorance of our new manager for his formations and tactics in a league he knows will punish you severally if you get things wrong.
He basically said (post game) we are conceding easy goals, they are easy situations to control and he's not worried.
Well I'm very worried if that's his real thoughts!