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Title: Am I the only one
Post by: H4usuallysitting on January 24, 2020, 10:17:12 AM
That want's Fulham to lose and Wet Brom to win at the weekend.... it's a funny old game
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: filham on January 24, 2020, 11:07:42 AM
I have the same wish but would think that City and West Hamm are a couple of certs to go in the hat for the fourth round cup draw.
We will have no interest in that draw and will be much more concerned about who will be our striker against Huddersfield.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on January 24, 2020, 11:27:42 AM
No you are not the only one, there are two of you now, but I would like Fulham to win personally and why not, that is more in hope than anything else, but you never know.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: bog on January 24, 2020, 11:44:19 AM
I wouldn't turn down a win and the massive confidence boost that would accompany this.  049:gif


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Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 11:59:51 AM
What is it with you anti FA Cup lot,and why would you want your side to lose.
Same people saying same last season,"Oh let's hope we get beat so we can concentrate on staying in Premier... Hello did it work.
I want my team to win every game,we're playing eleven men on Sunday not immortal gods.
Tranmere 2 Watford 1 last night.
Anyhow I've put £20 on us at @12/1 Coyw.
That's a lie actually, I borrowed it out the wife's bag without her knowing.😁
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Robbie on January 24, 2020, 12:38:02 PM
We have no chance of beating City .. hopefully it is not too painful and we move on ...
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Fulham 442 on January 24, 2020, 12:51:53 PM

We have no chance of beating City .. hopefully it is not too painful and we move on ...

I agree.  The last thing we want is to get absolutely hammered as that won't do much for team morale.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Artful Dodger on January 24, 2020, 01:00:49 PM
I for one would love to see us win and cause a massive upset. Then, we may be due a home draw again against a smaller club and suddenly we're in the quarter finals! Ok, I know it's a long shot!!
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: flyingfish on January 24, 2020, 01:24:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 11:59:51 AM
What is it with you anti FA Cup lot,and why would you want your side to lose.
Same people saying same last season,"Oh let's hope we get beat so we can concentrate on staying in Premier... Hello did it work.
I want my team to win every game,we're playing eleven men on Sunday not immortal gods.
Tranmere 2 Watford 1 last night.
Anyhow I've put £20 on us at @12/1 Coyw.
That's a lie actually, I borrowed it out the wife's bag without her knowing.😁

Ladbrokes gave me 22/1
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Twig on January 24, 2020, 01:24:25 PM
No way do I want us to lose. Absolutely no way. Of course it's long odds but think of the confidence and impetus it would give the whole squad. Like Mince I really don't get the anti FA Cup brigade, personally I'd love a cup run.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 01:40:17 PM
Do you think them Players of ours when they run out on Sunday will be thinking, "Jesus we're going to get slaughtered here"
No they will be banging the walls in the the dressing room and saying"Let's get out there and turn this lot over....If it happens great,if we get thumped so be it.
But they'll have a go at least....Man City who the feck are they...Coyw
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: The Rock on January 24, 2020, 01:52:10 PM
It's hard to make too much of this game; It's Man City and they should win. Not sure how many of the starting 11 from either side will be on the pitch. I'd expect a handful of chances to the young bloods on both sides. But, "football isn't a game played on paper" (Hodgson)
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 02:05:29 PM
Quote from: The Rock on January 24, 2020, 01:52:10 PM
It's hard to make too much of this game; It's Man City and they should win. Not sure how many of the starting 11 from either side will be on the pitch. I'd expect a handful of chances to the young bloods on both sides. But, "football isn't a game played on paper" (Hodgson)

No it isn't played on paper.
Early goal put the wind up them,and you just
never know.
I would have liked mind you Mitro to be fit,as I reckon he'd get one over John Stones.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: WhiteJC on January 24, 2020, 02:20:32 PM
Quote from: bog on January 24, 2020, 11:44:19 AM
I wouldn't turn down a win and the massive confidence boost that would accompany this.  049:gif


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fully agree, the magic of the cup and all that, remember Sutton Utd, Shrewsbury Town and Hereford, you never know  049:gif
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: fulhamfan on January 24, 2020, 02:51:27 PM
Quote from: flyingfish on January 24, 2020, 01:24:06 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 11:59:51 AM
What is it with you anti FA Cup lot,and why would you want your side to lose.
Same people saying same last season,"Oh let's hope we get beat so we can concentrate on staying in Premier... Hello did it work.
I want my team to win every game,we're playing eleven men on Sunday not immortal gods.
Tranmere 2 Watford 1 last night.
Anyhow I've put £20 on us at @12/1 Coyw.
That's a lie actually, I borrowed it out the wife's bag without her knowing.😁

Ladbrokes gave me 22/1

ive just lobbed a fiver on at 22/1
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Riversider on January 24, 2020, 03:59:31 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on January 24, 2020, 10:17:12 AM
That want's Fulham to lose and Wet Brom to win at the weekend.... it's a funny old game

I wish we had lost to Villa and tomorrow we were playing Charlton away,
When we were drawn to play City I can virtually guarantee Dean Smith punched the air and said "thank f*** for that"
Theyve got a free weekend now to recover from their injuries, no way would they want to be going to The Etihad this weekend.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: HV71 on January 24, 2020, 04:05:03 PM
Simply got to give it our best shot and try to get a result. We should want to see how this squad can compete at the next level - surely the players want to prove a point ?
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Statto on January 24, 2020, 04:06:50 PM
Inclined to agree with the OP
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: colinwhite on January 24, 2020, 04:09:10 PM
Mind you beating City could have a great effect on the players.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 05:03:49 PM
Quote from: whitejc on January 24, 2020, 02:20:32 PM
Quote from: bog on January 24, 2020, 11:44:19 AM
I wouldn't turn down a win and the massive confidence boost that would accompany this.  049:gif


092.gif

fully agree, the magic of the cup and all that, remember Sutton Utd, Shrewsbury Town and Hereford, you never know  049:gif

Surely your not making us out to be on a level with Sutton and Hereford...Were 3rd top of Championship not a non league side.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 05:22:42 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.

👍
I've never heard any fan from any club who hoped that their team lost....Unbelievable only on here...Fans don't make me laugh.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: St Eve on January 24, 2020, 05:46:16 PM
As i have said before we should take the cup seriously and you never know. In 1975 we were drawn away to the leaders, Everton, and they had Bob Latchford, one of the most expensive players in the country. Yes we won and oh yes we got to the cup final
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Ronnief on January 24, 2020, 05:52:03 PM
Quote from: St Eve on January 24, 2020, 05:46:16 PM
As i have said before we should take the cup seriously and you never know. In 1975 we were drawn away to the leaders, Everton, and they had Bob Latchford, one of the most expensive players in the country. Yes we won and oh yes we got to the cup final
And what a good day out that was for me.  Never to be forgotten. :003:
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Twig on January 24, 2020, 08:37:59 PM
Quote from: Ronnief on January 24, 2020, 05:52:03 PM
Quote from: St Eve on January 24, 2020, 05:46:16 PM
As i have said before we should take the cup seriously and you never know. In 1975 we were drawn away to the leaders, Everton, and they had Bob Latchford, one of the most expensive players in the country. Yes we won and oh yes we got to the cup final
And what a good day out that was for me.  Never to be forgotten. :003:

I was there too. We didn't really turn up did we, but it was still a great day out.

As to those who are "inclined to agree with the OP", let's just agree to disagree.  If we win I shall be **** a hoop but presumably those who want us to lose will be gutted!
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: FFC1987 on January 24, 2020, 08:40:13 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 05:22:42 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.

👍
I've never heard any fan from any club who hoped that their team lost....Unbelievable only on here...Fans don't make me laugh.

For a fan of the older generation, I'm surprised you've never heard of fans of teams wanting to lose or essentially suggest exiting the cup to focus on top 4, playoff positions, promotion, CL game, title win etc is a general talking point.

I've even seen fans ask to lose to get rid of a manager they dislike. So its not an exclusive to Fulham thing.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 08:55:10 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 24, 2020, 08:40:13 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 05:22:42 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.

👍
I've never heard any fan from any club who hoped that their team lost....Unbelievable only on here...Fans don't make me laugh.

For a fan of the older generation, I'm surprised you've never heard of fans of teams wanting to lose or essentially suggest exiting the cup to focus on top 4, playoff positions, promotion, CL game, title win etc is a general talking point.

I've even seen fans ask to lose to get rid of a manager they dislike. So its not an exclusive to Fulham thing.

Exactly but they aren't fans,true fans don't want to lose any game...Anyway enough said on the subject by me,I know we'll most probably get beat Sunday,I am a realist...But no way would I ever wish my side
to lose...Coyw.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: RaySmith on January 24, 2020, 09:01:42 PM
How can any genuine fan see their club taking the pitch in any game and not want them to win?

In '75 We had a record number of replays v Forest, then  Everton away as said, then up to Carlisle,  before facing Brum in the semi, which went to a replay.
Maybe this is again our year, you never  know.

But i don't think it's either/ or - cup win or  promotion,  a result  up at City would do wonders for morale, which we would carry into our next league game.

But we're playing City, and surely every Fulham fan wants us to win, or at least draw. I want this whoever we play, in whatever competition.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: FFC1987 on January 24, 2020, 09:07:05 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 08:55:10 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 24, 2020, 08:40:13 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 05:22:42 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.

👍
I've never heard any fan from any club who hoped that their team lost....Unbelievable only on here...Fans don't make me laugh.

For a fan of the older generation, I'm surprised you've never heard of fans of teams wanting to lose or essentially suggest exiting the cup to focus on top 4, playoff positions, promotion, CL game, title win etc is a general talking point.

I've even seen fans ask to lose to get rid of a manager they dislike. So its not an exclusive to Fulham thing.

Exactly but they aren't fans,true fans don't want to lose any game...Anyway enough said on the subject by me,I know we'll most probably get beat Sunday,I am a realist...But no way would I ever wish my side
to lose...Coyw.

For what its worth, I agree entirely on the win thing. Just maybe not calling fans 'not fans' etc. Its just a different perspective.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: fulhamben on January 24, 2020, 09:07:36 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on January 24, 2020, 05:22:42 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
I never want us to lose. I have never predicted a loss. I want us to win every single game.

👍
I've never heard any fan from any club who hoped that their team lost....Unbelievable only on here...Fans don't make me laugh.
it happens all the time. Pompey fans were cheering on the away team once because it meant Southampton would go down if they lost which they did. Liverpool fans also wanted Blackburn to beat them to stop united winning the league. Don't get it for a cup game though as a good cup run normally inspires confidence for league games too
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on January 25, 2020, 12:49:52 AM
Quote from: RaySmith on January 24, 2020, 09:01:42 PM
How can any genuine fan see their club taking the pitch in any game and not want them to win?

In '75 We had a record number of replays v Forest, then  Everton away as said, then up to Carlisle,  before facing Brum in the semi, which went to a replay.
Maybe this is again our year, you never  know.

But i don't think it's either/ or - cup win or  promotion,  a result  up at City would do wonders for morale, which we would carry into our next league game.

But we're playing City, and surely every Fulham fan wants them to win, or at least draw. I want this whoever we play, in whatever competition.


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Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: KJS on January 25, 2020, 06:48:48 AM
Quote from: filham on January 24, 2020, 11:07:42 AM
I have the same wish but would think that City and West Hamm are a couple of certs to go in the hat for the fourth round cup draw.
We will have no interest in that draw and will be much more concerned about who will be our striker against Huddersfield.

This is the forth riund :doh:
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Twig on January 25, 2020, 08:23:04 AM
Quote from: KJS on January 25, 2020, 06:48:48 AM
Quote from: filham on January 24, 2020, 11:07:42 AM
I have the same wish but would think that City and West Hamm are a couple of certs to go in the hat for the fourth round cup draw.
We will have no interest in that draw and will be much more concerned about who will be our striker against Huddersfield.

This is the forth riund :doh:

Good spot.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: I Ronic on January 25, 2020, 09:07:03 AM
Quote from: whitejc on January 24, 2020, 02:20:32 PM
Quote from: bog on January 24, 2020, 11:44:19 AM
I wouldn't turn down a win and the massive confidence boost that would accompany this.  049:gif


092.gif

fully agree, the magic of the cup and all that, remember Sutton Utd, Shrewsbury Town and Hereford, you never know  049:gif

:plus one: In any field you'd want to test yourself against better opposition. If we win then I hope Scott plays a few fringe players in the next round(s) The way Roy did in the early stages of the Europa.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: 70sPimlico on January 25, 2020, 09:30:54 AM
Our injury list right now is horrific. Even putting that aside, our priority is the league. I would hope that we give our youngsters and squad players 90 mins.

This is not to be confused as not wanting us to win. Of course, we all do. But, if we have any more injury's to first team players, we're going to be in serious trouble and that, for me, is not worth the risk
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: H4usuallysitting on January 25, 2020, 10:45:49 AM
I can't be a true fan....only this last week I've supported The mighty QPR and The wonderful Stoke
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Moltobueno on January 25, 2020, 11:42:28 AM
I have a feeling Pep would had said excactly the same about any club that are in TOP6 in Championship.

Nonetheless, I can't imagine anyone wishing their club to lose a game, awkward  1500.gif
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: General on January 25, 2020, 02:53:17 PM
I'd like us to win, but trying to be realistic in how I set my expectations and also the reality of the situation - we have no recognised out and out striker and are playing one of the strongest squads in the league above. We're solid in midfield when everyone's on form and now in defence with Kongolo and Hector in as reinforcements - so there is a chance, albeit slim that we could get a draw, or it be a closer game.. maybe even sneak a win - but man city would have to play a second string and not be on form and we need a bit of luck - not impossible, but if I were a betting man I wouldn't risk it. It'd still give me great satisfaction/pride if we did win though for the week!
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Steeeeeeeeeed on January 25, 2020, 03:08:27 PM
Fulham to win and score a penalty is 100/1 with PP
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: Woolly Mammoth on January 25, 2020, 04:51:20 PM
I wonder who we will be playing in the Final at Wembley.
Title: Re: Am I the only one
Post by: H4usuallysitting on January 25, 2020, 05:22:33 PM
Wet Brom have beaten Wet Spam.....and even better news a Wet Brom player got sent off