Quite often when a team gets beaten heavily as Coventry did on Wednesday night, the following game ends up nil nil. Is that what we are expecting tomorrow?
I just want to see more consistency from the team and settle into a rhythm after what was an inconsistent and pretty poor 4 or 5 games before last weekends win (which wasn't the most convincing in itself goals aside).
I would be happy with a 1-0, 2-1 win. Reading the Coventry board they seem a bit shaken up by their loss and uncertain about what it means. Some think they'll be happy with a draw and focused on mitros performance and their shocking defending against Luton (forgetting to mention Wilson, neeskens or BDR).. whilst others have noted that we're not as amazing as early season platitudes suggested (which I think we'd all agree) and that if they have a go they'll do well enough to make it a close fought game.
Their fans have also noted though that they have quite an expansive pitch all considered, which may end up suiting us well - plus it seems one of their key midfielders in Hamed or Hamer? (Can't remember specific name) looks like they may be out and will leave a gap for them.
Would keep the same team as last match, though we need to find the proper balance in the middle of the park I think and maybe rodak in goal. Still get nervous having Gazzaniga in goal.
Coventry playing at home seem to be a different proposition. They seem to have found form. But after a big defeat I have a feeling we will hope for a draw. But as I am notoriously poor at predictions. I expect a defeat, hope for a draw and as Coventry were just beaten badly they are bound to bounce back.
Fulham to win 4-1 then and confuse us all.
Why would we hope for a draw when we're playing a team that's just been done over by an average team by 5 goals?
I fully expect us to win the game with some ease (famous last words)- we've brushed aside better sides than these this season.
The Hamer guy who is missing for them is a very tidy player- glad he won't be lining up against us.
Quote from: Jim© on October 01, 2021, 02:55:46 PM
Why would we hope for a draw when we're playing a team that's just been done over by an average team by 5 goals?
I fully expect us to win the game with some ease (famous last words)- we've brushed aside better sides than these this season.
The Hamer guy who is missing for them is a very tidy player- glad he won't be lining up against us.
You say average but Luton are actually currently 9th and doing quite well as well as beating 4th in their most recent match 5-0. Don't be confused by any pre determined biases you have of them.
Also should be noted coventrys games to date in the league haven't been against particularly strong, in form sides.
We should expect a win - simple as that.
Of course we should expect a win. These things don't always go to plan though, but a bit a positivity goes a long way. We're going there on the back of a good win with a decent squad so I can't really see the reason for pessimism.
To reinforce the OP, I recall on quite a few occasions in the past, after we've had a tonking, we have played our socks off and gained credible draws or surprise wins at our next home game.
Football, it's a funny old game, according to some.
Their confidence must be shot ,let get at them from kick off get an early goal and their heads will drop
Everything points to an easy win for us, but we know what Fulham are capable of!
You can get better than evens for a Fulham win. I'm having some of that.
I don´t just expect a win, I demand one. However, remember what Fulhamish is all about.
Opportunity to go top and put the pressure back on Bournemouth.... of course we are gonna lose
Quote from: rusty shackleford on October 02, 2021, 11:04:52 AM
Opportunity to go top and put the pressure back on Bournemouth.... of course we are gonna lose
Under Parker this was the case all too often in our promotion season
Let's see how we go today
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Just seen their home form being hyped up
Haven't played anyone decent yet imo so this their first proper home test. Let's hope we show em a proper away performance
I still think it could end nil nil.
HT
Very unimpressive to say the least. Coventry looks to score. Wide open midfield and dodgy backline. FFC looks vulnerable. Need to tighten up second half.
COYW!!
That rain and wet pitch is a great leveller and it is a case of making the most of the conditions. Our passing game is being made to look very ordinary and slow turning defenders are a worry.
Luckily I cashed in after we went 1-0 up! Woeful defensive performance today.
Quote from: Stoneleigh Loyalist on October 02, 2021, 01:24:45 PM
That rain and wet pitch is a great leveller and it is a case of making the most of the conditions. Our passing game is being made to look very ordinary and slow turning defenders are a worry.
Wet pitch impacts BOTH teams. FFC looking as poor as they've looked all season. Terrible show. I guess I was right about them being vulnerable at HT with the lead. This is not pretty. Very disappointing.
Fulham are like 11 strangers and the Ref is a fecking joke!!!... Mitro will not see out 90 mins!!!
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Quote from: Fulham Tup North on October 02, 2021, 01:57:11 PM
Fulham are like 11 strangers and the Ref is a fecking joke!!!... Mitro will not see out 90 mins!!!
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Ref has got nothing to do with it. Actually, first half FFC was getting all the calls their way. Lots of teams now have FFC in their rearview mirrors at this point. This does not look like a top two side. Not even close. Still early in season, but have to say this is very disappointing.
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Ref has got nothing to do with it.
...apart from it was never a Penalty and Mitro was clearly body checked but HE got a yellow card... yes.. cannot blame the Ref you're right!!!
This was and is an absolute disgrace.
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Ref has got nothing to do with it.
...apart from it was never a Penalty and Mitro was clearly body checked but HE got a yellow card... yes.. cannot blame the Ref you're right!!!
I doubt any ref in the league making all the calls you think proper would have changed the result of this game.
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Ref has got nothing to do with it.
...apart from it was never a Penalty and Mitro was clearly body checked but HE got a yellow card... yes.. cannot blame the Ref you're right!!!
I doubt any ref in the league making all the calls you think proper would have changed the result of this game.
Now on that we can agree....👍
Quote from: Rupert on October 01, 2021, 04:30:21 PM
To reinforce the OP, I recall on quite a few occasions in the past, after we've had a tonking, we have played our socks off and gained credible draws or surprise wins at our next home game.
Football, it's a funny old game, according to some.
Told you.
Quote from: davew on October 02, 2021, 06:20:50 AM
Everything points to an easy win for us, but we know what Fulham are capable of!
Pretty obvious result wasn't it!!
Impressed with Mark Robbins in the interview just now. Fair Play they were by far the better team today.
I can only admire a team that wins its first 6 home games.
Quote from: SP on October 02, 2021, 02:53:53 PM
I can only admire a team that wins its first 6 home games.
I would be happy if we could win 6 in a season!
Quote from: rusty shackleford on October 02, 2021, 11:04:52 AM
Opportunity to go top and put the pressure back on Bournemouth.... of course we are gonna lose
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