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Title: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Hugh Gentry on November 22, 2021, 09:52:07 AM
According the AFCB fans they are way way better than us, particularly their midfield, much more fluid, their "elite Defence" will take care of us, Fulham are simply "second best", "Fulham have been beaten three times, that's why we are the better team", they should be "13 points ahead after they play us"....this thread has four pages, all but one extolling the virtues of their world beaters, the last thread however was at 10.30 on Sunday morning....90 minutes before they took on the mighty Derby.

Brings back memories of Sounness and Blackburn in 2001.......revenge is a dish best enjoyed cold........I have no comment

https://bournemouth-forum.vitalfootball.co.uk/threads/how-to-stop-mitrovic.14888/
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Andy S on November 22, 2021, 09:57:27 AM
The table at the end of the season will not lie. Until then......
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: We Are Premier League on November 22, 2021, 10:03:17 AM
In fairness, Lerma and Billing (+Cook and Christie) are possibly better than out CM's. However, Lloyd Kelly is probably the only other player that could make it into our starting 11...
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Hugh Gentry on November 22, 2021, 10:06:47 AM
Quote from: Andy S on November 22, 2021, 09:57:27 AM
The table at the end of the season will not lie. Until then......
I concur
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: FFC1987 on November 22, 2021, 10:17:02 AM
Soon find out won't we I suppose. I guess my only counter to their claims would be at pointing out the GD. Whilst I appreciate points are the most important statistic, often, when analysing teams, having a gander at the GD is a key indicator of where teams are too.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Blawarmy on November 22, 2021, 10:40:33 AM
Quote from: We Are Premier League on November 22, 2021, 10:03:17 AM
In fairness, Lerma and Billing (+Cook and Christie) are possibly better than out CM's. However, Lloyd Kelly is probably the only other player that could make it into our starting 11...
TC, Harrison and Seri worse than those?  I don't think so.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: bobby01 on November 22, 2021, 11:03:29 AM
Billing is a dirty player, surprised at how much he gets away with.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Hugh Gentry on November 22, 2021, 11:04:08 AM
Quote from: Blawarmy on November 22, 2021, 10:40:33 AM
Quote from: We Are Premier League on November 22, 2021, 10:03:17 AM
In fairness, Lerma and Billing (+Cook and Christie) are possibly better than out CM's. However, Lloyd Kelly is probably the only other player that could make it into our starting 11...
TC, Harrison and Seri worse than those?  I don't think so.
we will see in less than a couple of weeks and by the end of the season we will absolutly know. I just don't know why fans get into "we are better than any other team" debates, especially in The Championship and especially after less than half a season. January 1st is when the table starts to tell the real story and then it becomes a battle, where teams like Leeds, Brentford and West Brom are all evidence of how tough it is to get over the line from a good position.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Somerset Fulham on November 22, 2021, 11:10:47 AM
They are pushing for the automatic promotion and have only lost a couple all season.

It would be weird if they didn't back their own side, wouldn't it?
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Hugh Gentry on November 22, 2021, 11:16:10 AM
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on November 22, 2021, 11:10:47 AM
They are pushing for the automatic promotion and have only lost a couple all season.

It would be weird if they didn't back their own side, wouldn't it?
Would you say we are the best? have you watched every other game? backing your side or being delusional to have it come back and bite you on the arse, especially when your manager is as dodgy under pressure as theirs is.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: blingo on November 22, 2021, 11:19:16 AM
They must be Merchant Bankers as they don't seem to know too much about football.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Somerset Fulham on November 22, 2021, 11:22:06 AM
I would say that we are the best and I would fully expect a Bournemouth to understand that. I also don't understand the whole 'have you watched every other game comment', have you?


Were a Hull City supporter saying it, I would call them delusional, but for a supporter of a side who's team has only lost a couple, is one point off of the top and looking highly likely for automatic promotion, it is anything but a delusional take on things.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: FFC1987 on November 22, 2021, 11:23:55 AM
Quote from: Hugh Gentry on November 22, 2021, 11:16:10 AM
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on November 22, 2021, 11:10:47 AM
They are pushing for the automatic promotion and have only lost a couple all season.

It would be weird if they didn't back their own side, wouldn't it?
Would you say we are the best? have you watched every other game? backing your side or being delusional to have it come back and bite you on the arse, especially when your manager is as dodgy under pressure as theirs is.

I guess it depends when people asked. 5 matches ago I'd of said Bournemouth shaded it to be honest. Now, I think we edge it albeit its margins. Both (or all sides) are capable of beating each other obviously but based on form and squad, I think we should be ok. If I was betting, I'd probably say its a draw waiting to happen.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: blingo on November 22, 2021, 11:25:30 AM
5-0 Fulham Mr FFC1987
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: blingo on November 22, 2021, 11:26:04 AM
Quote from: blingo on November 22, 2021, 11:25:30 AM
5-0 Fulham Mr FFC1987  Mitro Hat Trick
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: ALG01 on November 22, 2021, 11:26:15 AM


The truth is they must be a good team in this division and we are also a good team.

I saw the derby game and bournemouth were in cruise control in the first half and well on top. in the second they were shambolic.
we have been brilliantish recently scoring for fun but wobbled against coventry, reading and blackpool.

Regarding the bournemouth game I tke the view we are playing derby next so bournemouth are an irelevance at the moment.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: FFC1987 on November 22, 2021, 11:26:46 AM
Quote from: blingo on November 22, 2021, 11:25:30 AM
5-0 Fulham Mr FFC1987

Do you know who the scorers will be? I'll put a bet builder on!
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: filham on November 22, 2021, 11:26:56 AM
Bournmouth fans should be careful, pride often comes before a fall.
They would be wise to save their words for the coach trip home from the Cottage on Saturday 4th December. It could be a quiet trip and anything they have to say will be listened to.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Lighthouse on November 22, 2021, 11:32:15 AM
We are all delusional about whatever it is we are supporting. From football club to favourite brand of coffee or butter. The poorer a team becomes the better the fans seem to become about being fair when looking at other clubs. Whoever is better or which player is intimately better in any particular position will always be up to debate. But as others have said. The team highest in the league at the end of the season is the better team.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: blingo on November 22, 2021, 11:37:07 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on November 22, 2021, 11:26:46 AM
Quote from: blingo on November 22, 2021, 11:25:30 AM
5-0 Fulham Mr FFC1987

Do you know who the scorers will be? I'll put a bet builder on!

Mitro, Wilson and Neeskins

If Derby can score three against them, we can do it. We have a very much stronger attack, and a far more astute manager than either Derby or SP. Neither Derby or Bournemouth's strikers are near the quality of Mitro. I have a strange feeling that our players are going to be very much up for this one.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: FFC1987 on November 22, 2021, 12:03:04 PM
Quote from: blingo on November 22, 2021, 11:37:07 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on November 22, 2021, 11:26:46 AM
Quote from: blingo on November 22, 2021, 11:25:30 AM
5-0 Fulham Mr FFC1987

Do you know who the scorers will be? I'll put a bet builder on!

Mitro, Wilson and Neeskins

If Derby can score three against them, we can do it. We have a very much stronger attack, and a far more astute manager than either Derby or SP. Neither Derby or Bournemouth's strikers are near the quality of Mitro. I have a strange feeling that our players are going to be very much up for this one.

All I'll add is, I wouldn't underestimate Solanke. He's becoming a decent striker and I think will be EPL quality come next season. Be interested in how he and Mitro do next season in EPL.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: blingo on November 22, 2021, 12:05:38 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on November 22, 2021, 12:03:04 PM
Quote from: blingo on November 22, 2021, 11:37:07 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on November 22, 2021, 11:26:46 AM
Quote from: blingo on November 22, 2021, 11:25:30 AM
5-0 Fulham Mr FFC1987

Do you know who the scorers will be? I'll put a bet builder on!

Mitro, Wilson and Neeskins

If Derby can score three against them, we can do it. We have a very much stronger attack, and a far more astute manager than either Derby or SP. Neither Derby or Bournemouth's strikers are near the quality of Mitro. I have a strange feeling that our players are going to be very much up for this one.

All I'll add is, I wouldn't underestimate Solanke. He's becoming a decent striker and I think will be EPL quality come next season. Be interested in how he and Mitro do next season in EPL.

Tosin back, Tete back, we have NO ONE to fear my friend
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Sgt Fulham on November 22, 2021, 01:44:16 PM
This is shaping up to be a very exciting fixture. Hope we absolutely smash them, but don't expect that will be the case. I do expect us to win, however.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Ss12white on November 22, 2021, 01:56:48 PM
I can't wait to play them, really looking forward to it. Understandably some fans don't wanna get Carried away with our recent success, but the way we are playing I'd put us against anyone in championship. I think we would give anyone out of the top six in the premier league a good game aswell.

Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: recky on November 22, 2021, 02:33:02 PM
When i look at goal difference it's pretty obvious that FFC will finish top and with some margin.If we stay injury free.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Colton F.C. on November 22, 2021, 02:38:03 PM
Quote from: filham on November 22, 2021, 11:26:56 AM
Bournmouth fans should be careful, pride often comes before a fall.
They would be wise to save their words for the coach trip home from the Cottage on Saturday 4th December. It could be a quiet trip and anything they have to say will be listened to.

Definitely quiet, coach left on 3rd December.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Milo on November 22, 2021, 02:57:26 PM
Can't wait for the Bournemouth game.

Would like to wipe the smile off Parker's face!
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Ruislip Ray on November 22, 2021, 03:19:11 PM
When Mitro thumps the net will Parkers tie pin fall off?
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Dodgin on November 22, 2021, 04:05:40 PM
Interesting reading the threads before and after the Derby defeat. Some recognising we have the better team. One thing about their site I found similar to ours, the language was under control.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Hatch007 on November 22, 2021, 06:33:14 PM
Bournemouth is a nice community club and I have nothing against their supporters.

So far this season we've scored considerably more goals, won more matches and have more points.

Still 84 points to play but I'll take those stats as I fully anticipate the gap to widen further shortly before 10pm on December 3rd.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: LC on November 22, 2021, 06:49:45 PM
Would like to see Bournemouth in the PL.

But they're not better than us, they're not a free scoring team so they'll need to address that if they go up. Bottom line, we're playing them at the right time, fully fit team with Tosin coming back in and Fabio Cav back in the fold. We're top of the league so we're the favourites. Should make for a great game of football- looking forward to watching it.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
Fulham fans mocking Bournemouth fans for saying they're the best team in the league etc, then go on to say that Fulham are the best in the league....

Let's focus on the next game shall we. We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: blingo on November 22, 2021, 08:26:22 PM
You will be rufus. Mitro has a big point to prove to SP
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: colinwhite on November 22, 2021, 08:28:31 PM
...Preston ended our unbeaten run of eleven games in 2000 and also pipped us to the division 3  title in 1971,by using strong arm tactics in on the last day of the season at the cottage . Bit of a bogey team so that will be a difficult one.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Fulham Tup North on November 22, 2021, 08:44:40 PM
Quote from: colinwhite on November 22, 2021, 08:28:31 PM
...Preston ended our unbeaten run of eleven games in 2000 and also pipped us to the division 3  title in 1971,by using strong arm tactics in on the last day of the season at the cottage . Bit of a bogey team so that will be a difficult one.
To be fair CW.... I'm expecting a different line up on Saturday to those two occasions 😉👍💪⚽️
COYW
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Jimsbeerbelly on November 22, 2021, 08:54:52 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
Fulham fans mocking Bournemouth fans for saying they're the best team in the league etc, then go on to say that Fulham are the best in the league....

Let's focus on the next game shall we. We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

Has this forum, or it's fellow members done something to you in the past? Whenever you post, you simply can't help but mock yourself. Don't ever think I've seen anything from you, where you've not mentioned other Fulham fans or members of this forum for having an opinion, because that's simply what it is. Don't like it, don't read it, it's football, it's what fans do. Jeez.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 09:46:04 PM
Quote from: Jimsbeerbelly on November 22, 2021, 08:54:52 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
Fulham fans mocking Bournemouth fans for saying they're the best team in the league etc, then go on to say that Fulham are the best in the league....

Let's focus on the next game shall we. We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

Has this forum, or it's fellow members done something to you in the past? Whenever you post, you simply can't help but mock yourself. Don't ever think I've seen anything from you, where you've not mentioned other Fulham fans or members of this forum for having an opinion, because that's simply what it is. Don't like it, don't read it, it's football, it's what fans do. Jeez.

I post my opinion on things, that's all I do. Don't like it, don't read it. Simple really. Jeez.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Hugh Gentry on November 22, 2021, 10:34:43 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 09:46:04 PM
Quote from: Jimsbeerbelly on November 22, 2021, 08:54:52 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
Fulham fans mocking Bournemouth fans for saying they're the best team in the league etc, then go on to say that Fulham are the best in the league....

Let's focus on the next game shall we. We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

Has this forum, or it's fellow members done something to you in the past? Whenever you post, you simply can't help but mock yourself. Don't ever think I've seen anything from you, where you've not mentioned other Fulham fans or members of this forum for having an opinion, because that's simply what it is. Don't like it, don't read it, it's football, it's what fans do. Jeez.

I post my opinion on things, that's all I do. Don't like it, don't read it. Simple really. Jeez.
Isn't that all Jim's doing??? Jeez!
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: General on November 23, 2021, 12:04:12 AM
I don't see them as anything different to what we are being.

We've both had very good starts to the season with random blips. We had ours beforehand, they're having one now.

I don't rate Parker as a very agile manager and think in silva we have a better man manager and tactician.

We've been particularly good in the last seven games, in the last six We've conceded 1 I think and scored 21 and that was with tosin out for three and playing some of the leagues top ten teams.

Statistically it's hard to separate the teams, both are pretty dominant at this level so far.

The only differences are that our forward line seems to for the large part all be a threat and scoring, which is a nightmare to prepare against. On top of that we've been conceding very few..

The only games we can really gauge performances are their game against West brom 2-2, as west brom have similarly been quite far ahead of the pack for most of the season until recently and their most comparable recent games against Preston and Derby, which they lost both and We've got both two teams in our next two games.

Derby have everything to fight for and every point to prove, all the motivation they need to get at games. Was their match against Bournemouth a one off, or are they doing a Wigan of a few seasons ago where they put together an unbeaten run but still got relegated due to a points deduction but nearly stayed up. Will our standards be up there in the same way they have been recently dispatching of top teams and in form teams by a clear margin or not.

The next three games could be very telling.

Personal and subjective opinion/hunch is that I think we'll start with Tete and Robinson as full backs which will cover the pace of Bournemouth and that unless we have an off day our forward line will definitely score and with our GF column being what it is if we score one or two without reply then it could be 3.

I've admittedly not watched much of Bournemouth but I don't see solanke as much of a threat as a sole striker in comparison to mitro.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Somerset Fulham on November 23, 2021, 10:34:14 AM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
Fulham fans mocking Bournemouth fans for saying they're the best team in the league etc, then go on to say that Fulham are the best in the league....

Let's focus on the next game shall we. We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

Yep, but they just won't see it.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Arthur on November 23, 2021, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

From your 'matter of fact' view on other matters, it surprises me to see you embracing superstitious clap-trap.

Come on. Be bold. Don't hide. Tell us against whom you see our run ending.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: General on November 23, 2021, 01:40:12 PM
people seem to be forgetting that we're only 1 point ahead of them and only went into first place last weekend, something which could change as early as tomorrow. The rivalry is bubbling up nicely, but I do hope Mitro has the last laugh.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 23, 2021, 02:05:19 PM
Quote from: Arthur on November 23, 2021, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

From your 'matter of fact' view on other matters, it surprises me to see you embracing superstitious clap-trap.

Come on. Be bold. Don't hide. Tell us against whom you see our run ending.

Well clearly Bournemouth. We all know, deep down, it'll go either way. It doesn't have a draw written all over it. Some of our players have a point to prove, especially Mitro and I can see Parker setting up to get his players winding him up and getting him sent off.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: blingo on November 23, 2021, 02:32:30 PM
He won't fall for that, and whilst they are hounding mitro, Harry, Neeskins and Fabio will score.
Blingo thinks Mitro hat trick tho.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Fulham 442 on November 23, 2021, 03:23:21 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 23, 2021, 02:05:19 PM
Quote from: Arthur on November 23, 2021, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

From your 'matter of fact' view on other matters, it surprises me to see you embracing superstitious clap-trap.

Come on. Be bold. Don't hide. Tell us against whom you see our run ending.

Well clearly Bournemouth. We all know, deep down, it'll go either way. It doesn't have a draw written all over it. Some of our players have a point to prove, especially Mitro and I can see Parker setting up to get his players winding him up and getting him sent off.
This is my worry regarding Mitro as he will be desperate to score against Bournemouth to prove a point.  As I posted on another thread I can see him scoring and getting in SP's face and getting a red....
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: BestOfBrede on November 23, 2021, 03:47:15 PM
Surely he has already proved a point?
I hope he realises that and doesn't feel he needs to use the B'mouth game to prove anything.
However, it would be the icing on the cake!
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: FFC1987 on November 23, 2021, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 23, 2021, 02:05:19 PM
Quote from: Arthur on November 23, 2021, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

From your 'matter of fact' view on other matters, it surprises me to see you embracing superstitious clap-trap.

Come on. Be bold. Don't hide. Tell us against whom you see our run ending.

Well clearly Bournemouth. We all know, deep down, it'll go either way. It doesn't have a draw written all over it. Some of our players have a point to prove, especially Mitro and I can see Parker setting up to get his players winding him up and getting him sent off.

I wrote I think it'll be a draw and look, another example of the dismissive attitude people are calling you out for. Jeez
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: H4usuallysitting on November 23, 2021, 06:02:31 PM
I can see Seri scoring the first 3
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 23, 2021, 06:51:18 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on November 23, 2021, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 23, 2021, 02:05:19 PM
Quote from: Arthur on November 23, 2021, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

From your 'matter of fact' view on other matters, it surprises me to see you embracing superstitious clap-trap.

Come on. Be bold. Don't hide. Tell us against whom you see our run ending.

Well clearly Bournemouth. We all know, deep down, it'll go either way. It doesn't have a draw written all over it. Some of our players have a point to prove, especially Mitro and I can see Parker setting up to get his players winding him up and getting him sent off.

I wrote I think it'll be a draw and look, another example of the dismissive attitude people are calling you out for. Jeez

I wasn't replying to you though. I dont think it will be a draw. If you do, that's fine. Jeez.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Donnie Lonegan on November 23, 2021, 06:56:26 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 23, 2021, 06:02:31 PM
I can see Seri scoring the first 3

I think Wilson might get the second three.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Forever Fulham on November 23, 2021, 07:06:35 PM
I would not take Derby for granted.  Let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet. 
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: SG on November 23, 2021, 07:12:41 PM
Quote from: blingo on November 23, 2021, 02:32:30 PM
He won't fall for that, and whilst they are hounding mitro, Harry, Neeskins and Fabio will score.
Blingo thinks Mitro hat trick tho.

Mitro seems more relaxed and less antagonistic and confrontational in recent weeks maybe because of all his goals
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: SP on November 23, 2021, 07:17:40 PM
Quote from: Forever Fulham on November 23, 2021, 07:06:35 PM
I would not take Derby for granted.  Let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet. 

Oh so true unfortunately.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: simplyfulham on November 23, 2021, 08:12:17 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 23, 2021, 02:05:19 PM
Quote from: Arthur on November 23, 2021, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

From your 'matter of fact' view on other matters, it surprises me to see you embracing superstitious clap-trap.

Come on. Be bold. Don't hide. Tell us against whom you see our run ending.

Well clearly Bournemouth. We all know, deep down, it'll go either way. It doesn't have a draw written all over it. Some of our players have a point to prove, especially Mitro and I can see Parker setting up to get his players winding him up and getting him sent off.

My thoughts were it does have draw written all over it.

Parker will be keen not to lose to us because;
A) he won't want to give up ground to a title rival.

B) he's a cautious coach by nature and he knows we probably have more strength in depth than Bournemouth do.

C) he has too much pride to let his Bournemouth team lose to us after the way he walked out in the summer. He won't want it to look like he made the wrong choice.

Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Somerset Fulham on November 23, 2021, 08:24:59 PM
I'm wathing West Brom and they seem to be back at it again although they are yet to score.

There is no room for too many slips ups, they'll be on top of both us and Bournemouth given the chance if they continue to play the way they are at the moment.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Hugh Gentry on November 23, 2021, 08:29:35 PM
nice little half century there!
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Dunstable Fulham on November 23, 2021, 09:37:15 PM
Bournemouth have a very talented squad but they have a manager who will want to play possession football against us - I think we will deal with that, break them
down and win the game by a couple of goals - Parker has no other way of playing.I actually think he is quite pragmatic and will see the bigger picture I.e promotion- a win at the cottage is not essential for that.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Dunstable Fulham on November 23, 2021, 09:38:59 PM
Somerset Fulham - I don't agree with you about West Brom at all - there is very little evidence to suggest you are correct in your assessment of WBA.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: FFC1987 on November 23, 2021, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 23, 2021, 06:51:18 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on November 23, 2021, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 23, 2021, 02:05:19 PM
Quote from: Arthur on November 23, 2021, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

From your 'matter of fact' view on other matters, it surprises me to see you embracing superstitious clap-trap.

Come on. Be bold. Don't hide. Tell us against whom you see our run ending.

Well clearly Bournemouth. We all know, deep down, it'll go either way. It doesn't have a draw written all over it. Some of our players have a point to prove, especially Mitro and I can see Parker setting up to get his players winding him up and getting him sent off.

I wrote I think it'll be a draw and look, another example of the dismissive attitude people are calling you out for. Jeez

I wasn't replying to you though. I dont think it will be a draw. If you do, that's fine. Jeez.

:beer: Jeeez :beer:
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Somerset Fulham on November 23, 2021, 09:53:15 PM
Quote from: Dunstable Fulham on November 23, 2021, 09:38:59 PM
Somerset Fulham - I don't agree with you about West Brom at all - there is very little evidence to suggest you are correct in your assessment of WBA.

Cheers! And I don't care.  :54:
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: simplyfulham on November 23, 2021, 10:35:27 PM
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on November 23, 2021, 08:24:59 PM
I'm wathing West Brom and they seem to be back at it again although they are yet to score.

There is no room for too many slips ups, they'll be on top of both us and Bournemouth given the chance if they continue to play the way they are at the moment.

Well this aged badly..
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Arthur on November 23, 2021, 10:40:26 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 23, 2021, 02:05:19 PM
Quote from: Arthur on November 23, 2021, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

From your 'matter of fact' view on other matters, it surprises me to see you embracing superstitious clap-trap.

Come on. Be bold. Don't hide. Tell us against whom you see our run ending.

Well clearly Bournemouth.

That's just it - it wasn't clear at all. I was expecting you to say Derby or, at a push, Preston.

Your earlier contribution chided other posters for looking ahead to the Bournemouth game when we've other opponents before then.

Now it transpires you have been thinking ahead to this fixture.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Somerset Fulham on November 23, 2021, 10:42:57 PM
Quote from: simplyfulham on November 23, 2021, 10:35:27 PM
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on November 23, 2021, 08:24:59 PM
I'm wathing West Brom and they seem to be back at it again although they are yet to score.

There is no room for too many slips ups, they'll be on top of both us and Bournemouth given the chance if they continue to play the way they are at the moment.

Well this aged badly..

No, it still stands.  They were much the better side this evening (against a side that beat us) but just didn't score.   Did you watch it?
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: simplyfulham on November 23, 2021, 10:58:15 PM
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on November 23, 2021, 10:42:57 PM
Quote from: simplyfulham on November 23, 2021, 10:35:27 PM
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on November 23, 2021, 08:24:59 PM
I'm wathing West Brom and they seem to be back at it again although they are yet to score.

There is no room for too many slips ups, they'll be on top of both us and Bournemouth given the chance if they continue to play the way they are at the moment.

Well this aged badly..

No, it still stands.  They were much the better side this evening (against a side that beat us) but just didn't score.   Did you watch it?

But that's the thing isn't it. You're not going to trouble the top spot if you can't score goals.

They've picked up 4 pts from the last possible 15 and only scored twice in that run.

No I didn't watch it, it falls very low on my list of things to do of a Tuesday before we even get to the fact I don't have sky, but 25 shots at goal tonight and no goals tells it's own story no?

Feels like teams have worked them out to an extent and they are no where near good enough at creating or putting away chances.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Somerset Fulham on November 23, 2021, 11:04:55 PM
We've been through a patch, Bournemouth maybe heading into theirs too. It happens. I'm not suggesting that they will catch us, but they certainly have a squad capable of doing so and it's something to be aware of, especially if they change managers in the near future.

In that respect my post has aged just as I expected it too. 
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: simplyfulham on November 23, 2021, 11:18:13 PM
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on November 23, 2021, 11:04:55 PM
We've been through a patch, Bournemouth maybe heading into theirs too. It happens. I'm not suggesting that they will catch us, but they certainly have a squad capable of doing so and it's something to be aware of, especially if they change managers in the near future.

In that respect my post has aged just as I expected it too.

Well hey listen I don't mean to get into he said she said too much but...

You very much did say..
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on November 23, 2021, 08:24:59 PM
... they'll be on top of both us and Bournemouth given the chance if they continue to play the way they are at the moment.

Which admittedly might be tricky if they don't score another goal.. like they did tonight.

They just don't have a goal threat. No manager in the world is going to be able to change that without bringing someone into the side in Jan. They remind me a bit of us last year when Parker left Mitrovic on the bench. We huffed and puffed well enough but you just couldn't see where we were going to get goals from.

It's the same with Brom. They're not a bad side but they need some fire power.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Somerset Fulham on November 23, 2021, 11:56:32 PM
What a strange argument to want to pick.  They will be on top of us if we give them the chance, of course they will. 

At the time I posted tonight they were well, well on top and playing well too. If that continues they will win games, then all it takes is for us to lose a couple then they're back in it.

I don't understand what you're trying to prove here, really.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: simplyfulham on November 24, 2021, 12:12:06 AM
Whoa there easy fella. No arguments or points here, just a bit of light taking the mick that's all.

Your admiration for a Baggies side after a 0-0 with Blackpool who could potentially be 10 points off second just seems an odd hill to die on.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Somerset Fulham on November 24, 2021, 12:23:03 AM
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Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Hugh Gentry on November 24, 2021, 08:57:06 AM
Quote from: simplyfulham on November 24, 2021, 12:12:06 AM
Whoa there easy fella. No arguments or points here, just a bit of light taking the mick that's all.

Your admiration for a Baggies side after a 0-0 with Blackpool who could potentially be 10 points off second just seems an odd hill to die on.
I agree, they have repeatedly flattered to deceive and the fans have fallen out of love with the manager pretty quickly. The problem for them is if they don't bounce back straight away the more difficult it becomes to get back, as we know all too well.

WBA could come back into it of course, personally I don't think that will be because we have taken our foot off the gas but because the team below us and in particular their manager, will make some strange decisions.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: itombomb on November 24, 2021, 12:02:32 PM
Quote from: simplyfulham on November 23, 2021, 08:12:17 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 23, 2021, 02:05:19 PM
Quote from: Arthur on November 23, 2021, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

From your 'matter of fact' view on other matters, it surprises me to see you embracing superstitious clap-trap.

Come on. Be bold. Don't hide. Tell us against whom you see our run ending.

Well clearly Bournemouth. We all know, deep down, it'll go either way. It doesn't have a draw written all over it. Some of our players have a point to prove, especially Mitro and I can see Parker setting up to get his players winding him up and getting him sent off.

My thoughts were it does have draw written all over it.

Parker will be keen not to lose to us because;
A) he won't want to give up ground to a title rival.

B) he's a cautious coach by nature and he knows we probably have more strength in depth than Bournemouth do.

C) he has too much pride to let his Bournemouth team lose to us after the way he walked out in the summer. He won't want it to look like he made the wrong choice.
I agree with that. They're a good side who will cause us problems as they have some quality, and if you remember back, arguably our best performance in the Parker promotion season was sneaking the win in the home game against Leeds, where we entirely set up to counter them, rather than seek to do anything ourselves.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: Pluto on November 24, 2021, 12:25:01 PM
They have the second best squad in the league but there isn't a single player of theirs who would get into a combined starting 11. I would take our player in literally every position.
Title: Re: AFC Bournemouth opinion
Post by: FFC1987 on December 04, 2021, 12:29:44 AM
Quote from: FFC1987 on November 23, 2021, 09:42:20 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 23, 2021, 06:51:18 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on November 23, 2021, 04:35:41 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 23, 2021, 02:05:19 PM
Quote from: Arthur on November 23, 2021, 12:07:08 PM
Quote from: RufusBrevettatemyhamster on November 22, 2021, 08:17:04 PM
We're on a run, which will end at some point. I can see where, but I don't want to jinx it and would love to be proved wrong.

From your 'matter of fact' view on other matters, it surprises me to see you embracing superstitious clap-trap.

Come on. Be bold. Don't hide. Tell us against whom you see our run ending.

Well clearly Bournemouth. We all know, deep down, it'll go either way. It doesn't have a draw written all over it. Some of our players have a point to prove, especially Mitro and I can see Parker setting up to get his players winding him up and getting him sent off.

I wrote I think it'll be a draw and look, another example of the dismissive attitude people are calling you out for. Jeez

I wasn't replying to you though. I dont think it will be a draw. If you do, that's fine. Jeez.

:beer: Jeeez :beer:

Just leaving this here Rufus