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Honestly, I was disappointed with the lineup. I wish Fulham had gone for it with a stronger team featuring Affengruber and Charles, with Tom starting instead of Larsson and King instead of Palacious.

Fulham finished the first half with 74% possession, 5 shots on target, and zero shots on target—a familiar story this season: strikers starved of service and players failing to finish their chances. There was too much tiki-taka in the final third instead of players taking on opponents to move forward.

I was pleased to see AA introduce Tom and King in the 58th minute. I felt they restored much-needed midfield control and put Palace under pressure again. Ultimately, though, Palace regained their footing and held Fulham off.

That marks the end of our League Cup run.

I'm sorry but that was the worst display I've seen in a long time.

We are simply not going to survive in the PL if we can't put the ball in the net.

Absolute muppets, just angry beyond words, useless.

ROBINSON needs to be dropped for the rest of this season and sold in January along with that piece of dead wood MUNIZ

Oh no..
Meltdown on here again!

We'll see the posters, who've been missing during our wins, return with a vengeance!

Good luck and good night!

couldn't help but give Jedi MoM

Bassey because he didn't disgrace himself.

Arbeloa should now pile the players into a coach, straight to Motspur Park and 4 hours of shooting practice. The finishing is lazy and frankly a bit of a joke. We were actually pretty OK apart from the finishing.

Cairney and Bassey were the only ones who didn't disgrace themselves. Robinson, Berge, Muniz and Iwobi were a complete waste of space.

Guys, it wasn't as bad a performance as you're making it out to be. We did miss some obvious chances but if Andersen hadn't fallen asleep we would be going into penalties. I voted Bassey.

None of them, weak players to a man. The only one that got anything right was the manager with the changes, but the players were crap

Robinson was awful, Muniz was awful, Anderson was awful, a fair few poor performances but they were the worst 3 for me. But for me the lack of movement from Muniz in particular was terrible. There were times in the second half that he just stood still

I don't think we had a MOTM tonight.
And if Robinson never starts for us again I'd not be disappointed.

Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on October 28, 2026, 09:44:42 PMBassey because he didn't disgrace himself.

Arbeloa should now pile the players into a coach, straight to Motspur Park and 4 hours of shooting practice. The finishing is lazy and frankly a bit of a joke. We were actually pretty OK apart from the finishing.

For a coach who prides himself as being a Spartan, he sure doesn't coach us well on how to shoot.

Garcia and Palacios look like rabbits in a headlight..

Bobb and King are our only two serious threats, Muniz looks disinterested, and as for Robinson...

Pathetic performance.

If Palace get Fleetwood in the cup that'll top the evening off...

Back to what is really important-avoiding relegation.

Quote from: junior white on October 28, 2026, 09:46:12 PMRobinson was awful, Muniz was awful, Anderson was awful, a fair few poor performances but they were the worst 3 for me. But for me the lack of movement from Muniz in particular was terrible. There were times in the second half that he just stood still

He has been awful since he got the big contract, a lazy player that is totally out of his depth

Quote from: demeant0r on October 28, 2026, 09:45:49 PMGuys, it wasn't as bad a performance as you're making it out to be. We did miss some obvious chances but if Andersen hadn't fallen asleep we would be going into penalties. I voted Bassey.

I actually agree, it was a completely one-sided joke of a game. I'm just annoyed that it's becoming a pattern... we dominated Hull and missed four or five sitters. Coventry slightly less so but we deserved the win.

Does anyone actually practice corners??
When was the last time we put in a half decent corner?
It's embarrassing how poor we are with them... not just tonight, bit for ages...
So frustrating....  ::cry::

The only "waste of space" players were Muniz (not the first time he's done the traffic cone impersonation), Jedi for being a parody of himself and JA not doing the one job he's paid for. Palace have once again played terrorist football and beaten us with a 5-4-1, but if Tete & Andersen score easy headers like they should as defenders, and Iwobi doesn't miss from a yard then we have no issues. The senior players have let the team down, Bobb was once again good, Bassey imperious and the CM's kept the ball moving nicely. We came up against the same issue Arsenal had against Fleetwood of a team playing anti-football and inexplicably missed several sitters, can't equate for that but I would genuinely be looking to sell Andersen & Muniz ASAP and signing another LB so we can get Sess to LW as that Kevin cameo was also shocking.

On the plus side, the three suspect media moaners in Andersen, ESR & Kevin have been shown up as not being good enough, so AA should be backed with not letting them anywhere near the starting XI again.

Two people have picked Robinson as their MOTM. Can I point out to them that this isn't a Crystal Palace forum.

Quote from: Mullers OG on October 28, 2026, 09:47:43 PMBack to what is really important-avoiding relegation.

Yes, our only priority for this season is to stay up. If we are fortunate enough to cling on, next summer we can continue this summer's evolution by moving on the likes of Anderson, Muniz & (sadly) Robinson.

No guts, no desire, no pride!

Like you all, I can't stop supporting our team but after tonight it will be from a distance as I've got more enjoyable things to occupy my time.

When I return I hope it's not in the EFL.

Quote from: FFC007 on October 28, 2026, 09:47:36 PMGarcia and Palacios look like rabbits in a headlight..

Bobb and King are our only two serious threats, Muniz looks disinterested, and as for Robinson...

Pathetic performance.

If Palace get Fleetwood in the cup that'll top the evening off...

Stop going to your scapegoats in the Spaniards, it looks weird given they weren't remotely close to being the biggest issues tonight

If you don't score you can't win games, we had enough chances to put the game out of sight, Palace were always going to have a chance at some point.

Don't feel AA is totally to blame but our tempo has to be better, it was a Silva esk game. 

I voted Bassey ..... but could also have been no one! 

Quote from: HobGoblin on October 28, 2026, 09:47:51 PM

Quote from: junior white on October 28, 2026, 09:46:12 PMRobinson was awful, Muniz was awful, Anderson was awful, a fair few poor performances but they were the worst 3 for me. But for me the lack of movement from Muniz in particular was terrible. There were times in the second half that he just stood still

He has been awful since he got the big contract, a lazy player that is totally out of his depth

100% agree

The weaknesses in this side are very obvious and will be discussed to death. Beyond that, Bobb is really growing on me. In January we need to be in the market for a solid if unremarkable striker. Someone with a proven track record even if theyre slightly over the hill.

I think in the cold light of day it will not seem so bad BUT we have to improve our finishing or we will have a lot more games like this.

I hope the people calling for Muniz at Coventry were watching. He just doesn't do enough, even when you would think he has something to prove. Kevin's corners summed him up and Jedi is playing like a man with no confidence at all.

Would have KSA play if fit next match, Muniz should not be anywhere near the 1st team in future and sold for whatever we can get, look at players in CS to replace him, least they'd fight and shoot for the team

Lecompte. Kept it to one goal.

That was very painful to watch.  ::angry::  There was no real conviction in the last third. Really quite depressing.     

At least one Fulham player scored in this round. Can we get Lupalo Bi back?

Their winner saw Iwobi give the ball away and Andersen offer a poor attempt at defending the cross.  ::tongue::   

I can't understand how Berge escapes all the criticism. If you put a 500cc engine in your car it's not going to go at pace and DM dictates the speed. Cairney showed him how to do it in the first 10 minutes after he came on playing in Berge's position who pivoted forward a bit.

Oscar Bobb tried his best. And opened Palace a few times  His corners produced some great chances.  And it wasnt such a bad performance from the team. Just one cross into the box that  a match rusty Joachim messed up. The low block is our nemesis, but we are working it out and not everyone plays it. The next few matches will  see teams with very  different tactics.

Man of the match is No One by a country
mile.

Quote from: andyk on October 28, 2026, 10:00:37 PMOscar Bobb tried his best. And opened Palace a few times  His corners produced some great chances.  And it wasnt such a bad performance from the team. Just one cross into the box that  a match rusty Joachim messed up. The low block is our nemesis, but we are working it out and not everyone plays it. The next few matches will  see teams with very  different tactics.

TBH, Bobb was pretty ineffective, but that applied today to most of the team.

Can we just sign a ******* striker who can score a goal. I hate Palace. They're crap and we always sink to their level.

Quote from: Snibbo on October 28, 2026, 09:56:44 PMLecompte. Kept it to one goal.

He was the only player that really looked interested from the start.

How can you have 75% possession and make 789 passes .... at home ... and lose??
Funny old game...

We've not scored a well-worked goal for ages. In the last four games, we've scored one own goal (Utd), one keeper howler (Iwobi vs Hull), and one moment of individual brilliance (Bobb vs Coventry).

We created, by my count, 7 good chances in this game, and we couldn't score a single one. Four good chances in the first half were missed (Robinson, Tete, Andersen, and Berge) and three in the second half (Muniz, Iwobi, Garcia). Much like Southampton last year, we did the hard bit but couldn't get something in the something column.

Andersen is virtually unselectable now. Nketiah should not be beating him to the ball, and to say nothing of the other howler he made in the second half with the ball going through his feet, let off by an awful finish from the Palace attacker. Robinson and Muniz are not the players they were in 2023-24, and whilst Muniz was OK in the first half (he didn't get a lot of service, with the fewest touches on the field in the first half), his second half was woeful. Garcia was also shockingly poor with an inability to play in anything resembling a striker's position, and he couldn't take the chance he did get either.

Special mention, however, for the woeful Antonee Robinson. An awful, awful performance and must surely be looking over his shoulder at Sessegnon. Luckily (for Robinson) Sess still has one game to go on his suspension, but I'd be seriously considering making the change.

Wins against Hull and Coventry have papered over cracks, I felt as much after Hull (and said so, but got pelted).

Quote from: Fulham 1879 on October 28, 2026, 09:51:12 PMTwo people have picked Robinson as their MOTM. Can I point out to them that this isn't a Crystal Palace forum.

I see Muniz mum voted for him.

Just infuriating - faced with a depleted Palace side juggling Europe & on a poor run, of course we lose.

The lack mentality in this team is a killer. Since Pahliniha left we've had no real leadership or drive. Bassey one of the few who actually sensed the urgency as the game slipped away.

As others have said, we've barely scored a decent goal since the chaotic early games v Chelsea & Palace. 4 goals in the last five games, including a keeper howler, own goal & individual brilliance. First half today we did OK, should have taken a few chances but it's really not enough to be winning games. Henderson had one proper save all game, Palace largely comfortable in a low block.

We've assembled a team of technically proficient lightweights who have no killer touch between them. Bobb, the only dangerous attacker, was withdrawn completely stopping our momentum. Muniz and Garcia were both anonymous, but they've barely had a sniff at goal last 3 or 4 games. Arbeloa ball looking increasingly turgid every week.

A final mention to Robinson - somehow even worse than at Coventry - and Andersen, dreadful on the goal & should never play for us again.

A loss to Villa on Saturday and we're back into doom & gloom territory again.

Quote from: Jonny4 on October 28, 2026, 11:01:46 PMJust infuriating - faced with a depleted Palace side juggling Europe & on a poor run, of course we lose.

The lack mentality in this team is a killer. Since Pahliniha left we've had no real leadership or drive. Bassey one of the few who actually sensed the urgency as the game slipped away.

As others have said, we've barely scored a decent goal since the chaotic early games v Chelsea & Palace. 4 goals in the last five games, including a keeper howler, own goal & individual brilliance. First half today we did OK, should have taken a few chances but it's really not enough to be winning games. Henderson had one proper save all game, Palace largely comfortable in a low block.

We've assembled a team of technically proficient lightweights who have no killer touch between them. Bobb, the only dangerous attacker, was withdrawn completely stopping our momentum. Muniz and Garcia were both anonymous, but they've barely had a sniff at goal last 3 or 4 games. Arbeloa ball looking increasingly turgid every week.

A final mention to Robinson - somehow even worse than at Coventry - and Andersen, dreadful on the goal & should never play for us again.

A loss to Villa on Saturday and we're back into doom & gloom territory again.

I think we're already there!

Palace have Sunderland. One of the easier draws obviously. We are so bloody annoying

With City and Liverpool left in I'm sure they've done the heated balls to ensure they don't play each other...

Quote from: FFC007 on October 28, 2026, 09:47:36 PMGarcia and Palacios look like rabbits in a headlight..

Bobb and King are our only two serious threats, Muniz looks disinterested, and as for Robinson...

Pathetic performance.

If Palace get Fleetwood in the cup that'll top the evening off...

At what point did King threaten?
He is definitely very talented but is also very selfish with the ball. Hopefully he will mature beyond that.

We need to strengthen in January. We need two forward players. Goals are going to be a big problem.

Quote from: cwindsor on October 29, 2026, 01:10:24 AM

Quote from: FFC007 on October 28, 2026, 09:47:36 PMGarcia and Palacios look like rabbits in a headlight..

Bobb and King are our only two serious threats, Muniz looks disinterested, and as for Robinson...

Pathetic performance.

If Palace get Fleetwood in the cup that'll top the evening off...

At what point did King threaten?
He is definitely very talented but is also very selfish with the ball. Hopefully he will mature beyond that.

And at the moment , what stops him being a truly outstanding prospect is that his finishing is poor.

Quote from: cwindsor on October 29, 2026, 01:10:24 AM

Quote from: FFC007 on October 28, 2026, 09:47:36 PMGarcia and Palacios look like rabbits in a headlight..

Bobb and King are our only two serious threats, Muniz looks disinterested, and as for Robinson...

Pathetic performance.

If Palace get Fleetwood in the cup that'll top the evening off...

At what point did King threaten?
He is definitely very talented but is also very selfish with the ball. Hopefully he will mature beyond that.

How did Lecomte go?

Quote from: Snibbo on October 28, 2026, 09:56:44 PMLecompte. Kept it to one goal.

Me to. Did no worse than Leno would have done.

Quote from: junior white on October 28, 2026, 09:54:10 PM

Quote from: HobGoblin on October 28, 2026, 09:47:51 PM

Quote from: junior white on October 28, 2026, 09:46:12 PMRobinson was awful, Muniz was awful, Anderson was awful, a fair few poor performances but they were the worst 3 for me. But for me the lack of movement from Muniz in particular was terrible. There were times in the second half that he just stood still

He has been awful since he got the big contract, a lazy player that is totally out of his depth

100% agree

There were three or 4 balls hit to him and they just bounced off his feet straight into touch

Sadly his performance was nothing short of woeful apart for one sprint crossfield that he did to cover a through ball to a Palace player

Would like to see Sess om the pitch anywhere, AA not to blame for three missed chances first half, Palace showed how to defend 0ne goal lead by attacking. Will we see Zepa at least on the bench?

Quote from: Jonny4 on October 28, 2026, 11:01:46 PMJust infuriating - faced with a depleted Palace side juggling Europe & on a poor run, of course we lose.

The lack mentality in this team is a killer. Since Pahliniha left we've had no real leadership or drive. Bassey one of the few who actually sensed the urgency as the game slipped away.

As others have said, we've barely scored a decent goal since the chaotic early games v Chelsea & Palace. 4 goals in the last five games, including a keeper howler, own goal & individual brilliance. First half today we did OK, should have taken a few chances but it's really not enough to be winning games. Henderson had one proper save all game, Palace largely comfortable in a low block.

We've assembled a team of technically proficient lightweights who have no killer touch between them. Bobb, the only dangerous attacker, was withdrawn completely stopping our momentum. Muniz and Garcia were both anonymous, but they've barely had a sniff at goal last 3 or 4 games. Arbeloa ball looking increasingly turgid every week.

A final mention to Robinson - somehow even worse than at Coventry - and Andersen, dreadful on the goal & should never play for us again.

A loss to Villa on Saturday and we're back into doom & gloom territory again.

Just a small point .. didn't Garcia, in the dying minutes, have a header from about 7 or 8 yards out that he put straight at the keeper? Haven't yet seen it on the highlights, but at the time my impression was he really should have scored. Or at least forced what would have been a great save because the whole goal was there. So that would hardly constitute "not having a sniff". 

Quote from: Whitesideup on October 29, 2026, 08:02:09 AM

Quote from: Jonny4 on October 28, 2026, 11:01:46 PMJust infuriating - faced with a depleted Palace side juggling Europe & on a poor run, of course we lose.

The lack mentality in this team is a killer. Since Pahliniha left we've had no real leadership or drive. Bassey one of the few who actually sensed the urgency as the game slipped away.

As others have said, we've barely scored a decent goal since the chaotic early games v Chelsea & Palace. 4 goals in the last five games, including a keeper howler, own goal & individual brilliance. First half today we did OK, should have taken a few chances but it's really not enough to be winning games. Henderson had one proper save all game, Palace largely comfortable in a low block.

We've assembled a team of technically proficient lightweights who have no killer touch between them. Bobb, the only dangerous attacker, was withdrawn completely stopping our momentum. Muniz and Garcia were both anonymous, but they've barely had a sniff at goal last 3 or 4 games. Arbeloa ball looking increasingly turgid every week.

A final mention to Robinson - somehow even worse than at Coventry - and Andersen, dreadful on the goal & should never play for us again.

A loss to Villa on Saturday and we're back into doom & gloom territory again.

Just a small point .. didn't Garcia, in the dying minutes, have a header from about 7 or 8 yards out that he put straight at the keeper? Haven't yet seen it on the highlights, but at the time my impression was he really should have scored. Or at least forced what would have been a great save because the whole goal was there. So that would hardly constitute "not having a sniff". 

Not a guilt edged chance by any means, though Mitro may have scored. Biggest chances spurned by Robinson, Muniz and Iwobi. The Muniz one was extremely frustrating as he'd got loads of time to take a touch but took a pea roller shot first time. 

Tempted by No One but Calvin played well.

Annoying game, as we could/should have been 3-0 up at half time... MOTM for me Bassey who has been superb in 2026. Also thought Bobb caused them problems and Tete looked good too when he was on.  Think Palacios was honked off too early too as a lot of our good play came through him imo.

Typical Fulham, when we win we are getting Europe and when we lose we are the worst team in the league. It is never as bad or as good as it seems. Every team in the prem is good so anyone can beat anyone on their day. On the whole we are playing well at the minute and hope we can get something at Villa (I doubt)

Bassey has liked an Instagram post by Eddie Nketiah celebrating his goal with the caption "Smash and grab".

Sorry if its petty but that's unacceptable for any of our players to be doing, least of all our club captain. I don't care if they're mates.

Quote from: Brawn on October 29, 2026, 12:10:04 AMWith City and Liverpool left in I'm sure they've done the heated balls to ensure they don't play each other...

Yes they are permanently in the microwave put there by the establishment at the FA I fear.

Quote from: Whitesideup on October 29, 2026, 08:02:09 AM

Quote from: Jonny4 on October 28, 2026, 11:01:46 PMJust infuriating - faced with a depleted Palace side juggling Europe & on a poor run, of course we lose.

The lack mentality in this team is a killer. Since Pahliniha left we've had no real leadership or drive. Bassey one of the few who actually sensed the urgency as the game slipped away.

As others have said, we've barely scored a decent goal since the chaotic early games v Chelsea & Palace. 4 goals in the last five games, including a keeper howler, own goal & individual brilliance. First half today we did OK, should have taken a few chances but it's really not enough to be winning games. Henderson had one proper save all game, Palace largely comfortable in a low block.

We've assembled a team of technically proficient lightweights who have no killer touch between them. Bobb, the only dangerous attacker, was withdrawn completely stopping our momentum. Muniz and Garcia were both anonymous, but they've barely had a sniff at goal last 3 or 4 games. Arbeloa ball looking increasingly turgid every week.

A final mention to Robinson - somehow even worse than at Coventry - and Andersen, dreadful on the goal & should never play for us again.

A loss to Villa on Saturday and we're back into doom & gloom territory again.

Just a small point .. didn't Garcia, in the dying minutes, have a header from about 7 or 8 yards out that he put straight at the keeper? Haven't yet seen it on the highlights, but at the time my impression was he really should have scored. Or at least forced what would have been a great save because the whole goal was there. So that would hardly constitute "not having a sniff". 

If memory serves me not sure where he could have put it, the keeper was right in front of him, and there was at least one defender on or around the goal line.

Quote from: bog on October 28, 2026, 09:59:21 PMTheir winner saw Iwobi give the ball away and Andersen offer a poor attempt at defending the cross.  ::tongue::   

I didn't see the game, but I've been very disappointed in Iwobi's play last season and so far this season.  Two seasons ago I really liked him and he was one of my favorite players.  Since then, he's been guilty of many wayward passes, easily intercepted by opposing players.  Also, when he tries to dribble past a defender or two he is easily taken off the ball for a turnover.  I'd like to see someone else take his spot for the next couple of games.  I'm not sure why it seems he's an automatic pick in the starting XI.

Quote from: WindyCity on October 29, 2026, 02:42:56 PM

Quote from: bog on October 28, 2026, 09:59:21 PMTheir winner saw Iwobi give the ball away and Andersen offer a poor attempt at defending the cross.  ::tongue::   

I didn't see the game, but I've been very disappointed in Iwobi's play last season and so far this season.  Two seasons ago I really liked him and he was one of my favorite players.  Since then, he's been guilty of many wayward passes, easily intercepted by opposing players.  Also, when he tries to dribble past a defender or two he is easily taken off the ball for a turnover.  I'd like to see someone else take his spot for the next couple of games.  I'm not sure why it seems he's an automatic pick in the starting XI.

Because he's one of our best players who consistently produces.
https://x.com/FourFourTwo/status/2115701570080010422?a=xNjorAutLIDbJ99r8Kc&s=20

To add to this, he leads Fulham in Chances Created, Big Chances Created, Accurate Long Balls per 90, Line Breaking Passes per 90, Expected Assists and Expected Assists per 90.  And as the article above notes, his expected assist numbers are elite, among the best in the PL this season...if only we had better finishers who could take advantage of his service.

I thought he had a good game

He was trying very hard to get things moving

Quote from: sunburywhite on October 29, 2026, 03:35:53 PMI thought he had a good game. He was trying very hard to get things moving

As I mentioned, I didn't see the game.  Was only commenting about a poster's mention of Iwobi being responsible for a giveaway that lead to the Palace goal.  And I've seen other members say the same thing.  I really don't pay much attention to stat geeks and data presented.  The eye test for me tells me all I need to know about various player performances.  For me Iwobi has disappointed with wayward passing over the past season and a quarter.  I'm not saying he's a terrible player, just that maybe someone else should play in his stead for a couple games.  I rewatched the first half of the Coventry game and he must have had a half dozen passes intercepted by the opponent.  I know what my eyes are telling me.

The icing on the cake, rail delays at Putney after the game, an altogether c*** evening.

If your eyes are telling you that the guy who leads the entire Premier League in xA (and is top 5 in xA/90) and Fulham in chances created (T4 in the PL) and big chances created (T3 in the PL with two times as many as the next player in the team) should be dropped from the starting 11 you desperately need to get your eyes checked by a medical professional.