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Stamford Bridge
Starting XI :
https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1621584304051552257?cxt=HHwWgoC8haiVg4EtAAAA
Would prefer Solomon instead of BDR, but good XI overall.
Let's go 049:gif
Quote from: TheCeiling on February 03, 2023, 07:04:14 PM
Starting XI :
https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1621584304051552257?cxt=HHwWgoC8haiVg4EtAAAA
Would prefer Solomon instead of BDR, but good XI overall.
Let's go 049:gif
:plus one:
Although BDR should be well rested as he barely played against Sunderland. Might turn out just fine.
Chelsea rushing in new players + James who's been injured is a double edged sword for them. Hopefully we'll manage to use that to our advantage.
Quote from: SerbianLad on February 03, 2023, 07:08:32 PM
Quote from: TheCeiling on February 03, 2023, 07:04:14 PM
Starting XI :
https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1621584304051552257?cxt=HHwWgoC8haiVg4EtAAAA
Would prefer Solomon instead of BDR, but good XI overall.
Let's go 049:gif
:plus one:
Although BDR should be well rested as he barely played against Sunderland. Might turn out just fine.
Chelsea rushing in new players + James who's been injured is a double edged sword for them. Hopefully we'll manage to use that to our advantage.
Chelsea without James look half the team, I'd be putting pressure on him, few heavy challenges and he will want out, he's been brought in too soon according to most
Quote from: DevonFFC on February 03, 2023, 07:19:37 PM
Quote from: SerbianLad on February 03, 2023, 07:08:32 PM
Quote from: TheCeiling on February 03, 2023, 07:04:14 PM
Starting XI :
https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1621584304051552257?cxt=HHwWgoC8haiVg4EtAAAA
Would prefer Solomon instead of BDR, but good XI overall.
Let's go 049:gif
:plus one:
Although BDR should be well rested as he barely played against Sunderland. Might turn out just fine.
Chelsea rushing in new players + James who's been injured is a double edged sword for them. Hopefully we'll manage to use that to our advantage.
Chelsea without James look half the team, I'd be putting pressure on him, few heavy challenges and he will want out, he's been brought in too soon according to most
Agreed.
Also Ziyech will either be completely useless or best Chelsea's player. Let's hope it's the former. That failed transfer must have some kind of effect on him.
Sky, as usual, all about Chelsea.
Quote from: LittleErn on February 03, 2023, 07:44:59 PM
Sky, as usual, all about Chelsea.
Only got it on in the background & I don't think I've seen an FFC player yet.
have they scored yet?
Just starting the Fulham stuff now.
marco is on
and all they are doing is asking him about chelsea....
Quote from: The Cravenette on February 03, 2023, 07:49:43 PM
Just starting the Fulham stuff now.
Well that didn't last long!
Can somebody summarize what MS has said ? I could only caught the end part of the interview.
Let's hope Potter's poor record v FFC continues.
Quote from: The Cravenette on February 03, 2023, 07:54:23 PM
Quote from: The Cravenette on February 03, 2023, 07:49:43 PM
Just starting the Fulham stuff now.
Well that didn't last long!
We never done the double over them haven't won at the bridge in 17 attempts and Chelsea have just spent billions. We have been totally written off for this game. Let's see
Quote from: TheCeiling on February 03, 2023, 07:55:03 PM
Can somebody summarize what MS has said ? I could only caught the end part of the interview.
they just asked him about chelsea
COYW
Quote from: LittleErn on February 03, 2023, 07:44:59 PM
Sky, as usual, all about Chelsea.
I am sure it will be the same here in the States... Watching on mute. 049:gif
Come on Fulham 049:gif
Pitch is in poor condition, they're probably trying to stifle our passing game.
And a concert but stealing a sneaky glance on here from time to time. COYW
Fulham crowd in great voice
Come on Leno. We need you lights out.
Good to see Jedi back in full flow.
Great run by Jedi
good ball from pereira,, then almost a fantastic run from robinson
no blue wearing ref will call that
15 mins gone and looking OK
Leno looking good
Their pace is worrying. But then I'm always worried when we're playing! Hope we can keep up our intensity.
mitros lost possession 2 or 3 times now. needs quicker feet.
Mitro lookin awful once again
Willian is brilliant
Very odd atmosphere tonight but great to hear the FFC fans.
Chelsea looking like a bunch of very expensive players who have never played with each other before...obvious quality there but lacking cohesion as a team... We do have a chance of winning this
great from willian then he gives it away!!!
Quote from: rusty shackleford on February 03, 2023, 08:21:04 PM
Mitro lookin awful once again
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When did he last look awful?
Whens palhinhas next ban comin
does palhinha even touch him?
early yellow for Joao
It's end to end stuff
mudryk supposed to be the fastest footballer in the uk
Great shot and save
Mitro looking sh1t but who cares if he nabs a goal
reed and palhina showing a lack of nous when weve got the ball.
timely interception from robinson
2 superb balls from ream
We are a good team and no longer pushovers
Mudryk looks dangerous for them
wow mitro then!!!
Gallagher goes in high then cries like a baby to try & get a free kick.
30 minutes doing more than just OK.
Fantastic game and a brilliant one for neutrals i imagine
Concentrate Tim!
no advantage played? terrible decision.
now he blows the whistle...
How does he not play advantage there??
Tête, what a run.
Wow think we just saw why Chelsea wanted to sell Ziyech
Fantastic by Tete
Tete is so good
ahhhh...
Tete is so good
tete run and willian nods it down for mitro
We look so lost when the ball goes up top, if mitro isn't firing it just dies at his feet
I know I keep saying it but we are bloody good
I think Tete might be my favourite Fulham RB of all time
Shots On Target after 38 minutes...
Chelsea 0 Fulham 1
Solomon for BDR for me. Time for Manor to show Mudryk why he was sat on the bench in Ukraine
Quote from: DevonFFC on February 03, 2023, 08:39:44 PM
We look so lost when the ball goes up top, if mitro isn't firing it just dies at his feet
Yep off the pace. But he only needs one chance
tete is 30x cheaper than Cucurella... looking at this game who would you think is the bigger talent?
Stamford bridge is falling down, there's only one team in Fulham, stick the blue flag up yet arse, only missing we all piss in a blue and white pot. Love it
Quote from: DevonFFC on February 03, 2023, 08:39:44 PM
We look so lost when the ball goes up top, if mitro isn't firing it just dies at his feet
Ive said it before, sometimes Mitro is just a bit cumbersome. He's brilliant when he can get a shot on goal and strong etc but he does also often get the ball stuck under his feet and fumbles a bit at times whihc can break down attacks at times. Not the nimblest.
pereira has these spells when he loses the ability to pass to a team mate. again 3 passes on the trot and in the space of 2 minutes
lucky...
I'll start biting my nails after the break.
Watching FFC on TV is so stressful.
Right
It's Solomon time
Tricky cos I can see why BDR starts to protect Tete on that side against the pace of Mudryk... but Let's go for a winner second half I say
Quote from: SP on February 03, 2023, 08:47:33 PM
Watching FFC on TV is so stressful.
Welcome to my world. :dft012:
Is it cliche to complain about the ref? ... should we just be happy that he isn't calling more against us?
Quote from: jayffc on February 03, 2023, 08:47:58 PM
Right
It's Solomon time
Tricky cos I can see why BDR starts to protect Tete on that side against the pace of Mudryk... but Let's go for a winner second half I say
id wait a while longer....
We're playing well but look to be at our limit while the scum look to have another gear. Can't see where we are going to get a goal from but who knows? Fingers crossed.
Quote from: TC's Sporran on February 03, 2023, 08:49:21 PM
Quote from: jayffc on February 03, 2023, 08:47:58 PM
Right
It's Solomon time
Tricky cos I can see why BDR starts to protect Tete on that side against the pace of Mudryk... but Let's go for a winner second half I say
id wait a while longer....
Yeh I'd say 60 mins likely - just hope he doesnt end up with only 10-15 minutes to work with again.
He was MOM against Sunderland and really stood out - we need some help unlocking them here
Half time reports. Chelsea are great, their signings are great. Oh and Fulham aren't bad
Our team has so much more potential once Solomon integrated.
His offensive skillset can unlock another level for us.
Our attack in last three games has gone to pot. Silva needs to be brave and bring on Solomon as down Cucurella's side their is so much space
We've looked comfortable but need to watch the ball over the top, as have been done a couple of times by it.
Mitro looks so out of form, he's not really offering anything at the moment.
Diop looks a bit short on pace against this lot and exposed at times.
I like the creativity so far. Andreas & Willian have been dangerous, and both wings have show great change of pace to open up the cross. Mitro has been contributing when he drops back, here's to hoping he can get his touch back in front of goal. I hope Boa can whisper some magic words into his ear...
COYW!!!! 049:gif
We are putting in a good performance but Chelsea seem to have the edge and look good for a couple of second half goals.
Be great if we were to make attacking substitutions with Cairney and Solomon and grab a late winner, unlikely but not impossible.
Quote from: TheCeiling on February 03, 2023, 08:54:43 PM
Our team has so much more potential once Solomon integrated.
His offensive skillset can unlock another level for us.
Him and Willian are on a similar level of quality.
BDR is good and can pop up with a goal here and there, but he's not that next world class level up.
World Class players:
Willian
Solomon
Mitro
Tete
Palhinha
and on this seasons form you could also argue Ream and Robinson.
Quote from: LittleErn on February 03, 2023, 08:56:14 PM
Diop looks a bit short on pace against this lot and exposed at times.
It's less pace as it is positioning and reading the game. Ream reads it better and is more alert. Hope we can find a Joachim Anderson style CB alongside Diop once Ream retires. He needs that type of player longside him
Quote from: jayffc on February 03, 2023, 08:58:25 PM
Quote from: TheCeiling on February 03, 2023, 08:54:43 PM
Our team has so much more potential once Solomon integrated.
His offensive skillset can unlock another level for us.
Him and Willian are on a similar level of quality.
BDR is good and can pop up with a goal here and there, but he's not that next world class level up.
World Class players:
Willian
Solomon
Mitro
Tete
Palhinha
and on this seasons form you could also argue Ream and Robinson.
Agreed. For me it's a luxury having a player at Solomon caliber, let alone not starting him.
Skills wise, he's on par with Palhinha, Leno and Robinson (in relation to position).
Mudryk is not better than him and he's already starting for Chelsea.
It's about time to start integrating him. We'll lose some of BDR's experience but can get so much more offensively.
Willian is class
See Diop racing down the wing
Brighton must've been chuffed to get £60m for this left back.
What a charge from Diop
Final pass, please...
Why so that even being checked for a red???
That was not even a yellow for Andrea's. He got the ball
That is absolute bullpoo. No where is that a yellow.
Take a bow Tete
Chelsea know the only way they can win this is by cheating and VAR looking happy to try and assist
Does Tete have a wife?
If not do ya think he'd like mine?
chelsea starting to see more of the ball
Tete brilliant tonight
Tete best fb in the league
Fantastic defending by Tete. But we're not getting forward any morel
Got to make a sub, cant get out our half at the moment
Cedric will be hard pushed to even get a game with Kenny playing like this
Come on gimmie that 60 minute Solomon Marco!
i think marco will be reluctant to make a change as long as it is 0-0
How did Reed not get a card there? The chelsea player touched the ground...
Diop is winning everything.
Cards are only for our players.
Mitro is having a poor game - love the man - but he is not holding on to the ball
Mitro for gods sake man, gotta be quicker in distribution, dawdling on the ball stopping our counters all game. Love him but it's breaking down our attack alot tonight
Should have been a yellow on Mount there.
So close!
Quote from: Sting of the North on February 03, 2023, 09:15:58 PM
Should have been a yellow on Mount there.
Clear revenge for making him look clumsy. Definitely a card
Cairney for Periera
Solomon for BDR and we win this
Sterling on to dive and win a pen
No RLC tonight?
I'd be tempted to take Mitro off
Decent bit of play there, wish Andrea had hit it first time
That's been our best spell. In attack
Quote from: Caedal on February 03, 2023, 09:17:43 PM
I'd be tempted to take Mitro off
Can you though? Always the chance of a cross or corner finding his head
Time for Silva to make some changes. Bring on Solomon.
Quote from: jayffc on February 03, 2023, 09:16:51 PM
Cairney for Periera
Solomon for BDR and we win this
no leave Andreas
Quote from: St Eve on February 03, 2023, 09:19:25 PM
Quote from: jayffc on February 03, 2023, 09:16:51 PM
Cairney for Periera
Solomon for BDR and we win this
no leave Andreas
On a yellow and had a few talkings to already, I think Cairney could get a goal here
Gallagher is pathetic
A yellow for the Scum, nooooo
Tete is better than Finnan
Fight me
Quote from: SP on February 03, 2023, 09:21:15 PM
Gallagher is pathetic
Looks poor in this Chelsea team. WOuld be interested to see what Silva could so with him thouhg.
BDR under orders to stop Stirling at all costs?
Great more reason to bring on Manor for BDR now - please marco? Please?!
BDR is giving up a bit. Time for Solomon.
Mitro helps out so much in defence as well
Quote from: jayffc on February 03, 2023, 09:24:28 PM
Great more reason to bring on Manor for BDR now - please marco? Please?!
yes please
Quote from: Marcel_Gecov on February 03, 2023, 09:23:08 PM
Quote from: SP on February 03, 2023, 09:21:15 PM
Gallagher is pathetic
Looks poor in this Chelsea team. WOuld be interested to see what Silva could so with him thouhg.
Wouldn't want him in an FFC shirt.
Quote from: akf on February 03, 2023, 09:24:58 PM
BDR is giving up a bit. Time for Solomon.
Is this gonna be a Marco classic - subs on too late to do anything?
Great effort by Mitro
Yeah, need fresh legs right now.
Mitro got a shot on goal at least
Yes a brilliant effort
Quote from: ron on February 03, 2023, 09:27:24 PM
Yeah, need fresh legs right now.
Looks like we wont do it till the 80th minute
this is becoming a theme . Games here to be won. Go get it!
Ooooooo Mitro, very unlucky
Seriously we need a couple subs on before they score. Team has worked so hard
Nice try Mitro. 😁
Marco is way too slow with not bringing Solomon on. Shame. We could get more out of this game.
I don't get it.
What a waste of money :005:
Harry Wilson and Solomon to come on
Mitro's touch is really off tonight.
are those subs?? :dft003:
Quote from: TheCeiling on February 03, 2023, 09:29:40 PM
Marco is way too slow with not bringing Solomon on. Shame. We could get more out of this game.
Its my one gripe with the manager . Manor should have had minimum 25 minutes tonight
Wouldnt have taken Willian off here though
Willian was phenomenal tonight
I would keep Willian on - he has been so good so far
Not sure why Willian comes off. Fantastic tonight, and never looks like running out of steam.
Good hard shift from Bobbie.
Stunning performance by Willian appreciated the hone fans as well .
Quote from: Jamie88 on February 03, 2023, 09:33:32 PM
Not sure why Willian comes off. Fantastic tonight, and never looks like running out of steam.
+1
Mount went off & no one noticed!
First real mistake I've seen Leno make for us
Still wise from him not to lunge in though
Tim Ream!!!!!
What on earth was Leno up to!
Marco still going for the win
Concerned about Wilson. His form has been so bad and he offers nothing defensively
Reeeeeaaaaammmmm! Thank God!
Cairney on for Harrison or Perriera for me
we need some creativity in CM
Reeeeeeeeam
Quote from: jayffc on February 03, 2023, 09:37:42 PM
Cairney on for Harrison or Perriera for me
we need some creativity in CM
Agreed
What defending. We'll do well to get a draw. 🤞 Squeaky bum time.
Cairney should come on for Andreas before he gets a second booking
about time for our turn for a late winner
Stirling can't believe a foul has been given against him.
Petition for a Tete Statue
Quote from: ffcne on February 03, 2023, 09:40:03 PM
about time for our turn for a late winner
this. It's our turn.
Tete has been so good. MOTM for me
yellows for all!!
I would celebrate a point tonight.
Quote from: SP on February 03, 2023, 09:40:52 PM
Stirling can't believe a foul has been given against him.
He was promised at the team meeting with the refs at the beginning of the day
Surely Tete MoM
Tete has been something else. Love the body feints and strengthen he is showing...
Mitro put a shift in mate! Waddling around like he's shat himself the whole match.
I really hope we dont concede another late goal...
Sorry Cédric you aren't getting a game while Tete is fit
Vini and Tom to come on
Vinicius for Mitro?
Nice shirt pull against solomon off the ball on that break on 89min
Nail biting 5 mins to go
Well done Harry
The ref looked very upset with Harry there
Tete immense
Ref looked like he wanted a fight hahaha wtf was that about
Sub on a defensive set piece?
Well played keeper
thanks Leno
Leno! 👍
Well played boys
And breath
Our defense is really coming together here starting the second half of the season. Now that has coincided with a disappearance from our offense. Hopefully we figure out how to make both of them work soon.
Quote from: jayffc on February 03, 2023, 09:50:57 PM
Ref looked like he wanted a fight hahaha wtf was that about
Upset because he couldn't award them a penalty.
Great point . Well played lads
Marco understandably upset - an extra 90 seconds played
well played. marco gets a bit irate doesnt he.
Great point against the most expensive squad ever
Tete unbelievably good tonight
Phew...... I've supported FFC for 69 years and never been more proud. What a fighting performance.
Tete the MOM great work by our defence and midfield
Zero goals in 3 PL matches, not good...
Quote from: DadCreature on February 03, 2023, 09:54:01 PM
Our defense is really coming together here starting the second half of the season. Now that has coincided with a disappearance from our offense. Hopefully we figure out how to make both of them work soon.
I think we should give more consideration to the quality of our opponents. Chelsea, Newcastle, Spurs and Chelsea again. Many teams will score quite few goals against those. Against Sunderland we created enough to score 5 goals at least. I'll say, start worrying if it looks the same against the lesser opponents.
Great performance. Possibly should have made a bit more of it in the first half. Generally solid apart from Leno's slight rush of blood.
Amazing how solid we now feel. They really didn't get up any head of steam at all.
Bloody well done Fulham
I don't know what has happened to Mitro but he's not worth his place at the moment. If it's an injury then he needs time and possibly treatment to get over it. If not then he needs an SAS style fitness regime!
Definitely Kenny for MOTM. Helps with a player nipping at your heels... :dft012:
Great effort by the whole squad tonight. Sorry to upset the Sky commentary team by nicking a point though.....they must be heartbroken. Mind you, they grudgingly gave MoM to Kenny.
Quote from: LittleErn on February 03, 2023, 10:00:10 PM
I don't know what has happened to Mitro but he's not worth his place at the moment. If it's an injury then he needs time and possibly treatment to get over it. If not then he needs an SAS style fitness regime!
What makes you think he is not fit? He runs effortlessly, and tracks back all the time. He's in a bit of a slump quality wise, but it's not as if he's not pulling his weight effort wise.
Four points from Chelsea this season. Not too bad!
Quote from: Sting of the North on February 03, 2023, 10:04:21 PM
Quote from: LittleErn on February 03, 2023, 10:00:10 PM
I don't know what has happened to Mitro but he's not worth his place at the moment. If it's an injury then he needs time and possibly treatment to get over it. If not then he needs an SAS style fitness regime!
What makes you think he is not fit? He runs effortlessly, and tracks back all the time. He's in a bit of a slump quality wise, but it's not as if he's not pulling his weight effort wise.
He usually does yes. Tonight was completely different for some reason. He barely moved
Quote from: Jamie88 on February 03, 2023, 10:06:27 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on February 03, 2023, 10:04:21 PM
Quote from: LittleErn on February 03, 2023, 10:00:10 PM
I don't know what has happened to Mitro but he's not worth his place at the moment. If it's an injury then he needs time and possibly treatment to get over it. If not then he needs an SAS style fitness regime!
What makes you think he is not fit? He runs effortlessly, and tracks back all the time. He's in a bit of a slump quality wise, but it's not as if he's not pulling his weight effort wise.
He usually does yes. Tonight was completely different for some reason. He barely moved
That is just not true, is it? He was back defending all the time.
Quote from: Jamie88 on February 03, 2023, 10:06:27 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on February 03, 2023, 10:04:21 PM
Quote from: LittleErn on February 03, 2023, 10:00:10 PM
I don't know what has happened to Mitro but he's not worth his place at the moment. If it's an injury then he needs time and possibly treatment to get over it. If not then he needs an SAS style fitness regime!
What makes you think he is not fit? He runs effortlessly, and tracks back all the time. He's in a bit of a slump quality wise, but it's not as if he's not pulling his weight effort wise.
He usually does yes. Tonight was completely different for some reason. He barely moved
Thanks for that. For me he looked sluggish. Might not be fitness - could be an injury. When he did get near the ball his touch let him down. I didn't see him find space in the box or really attack the ball.
Quote from: LittleErn on February 03, 2023, 10:12:48 PM
Quote from: Jamie88 on February 03, 2023, 10:06:27 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on February 03, 2023, 10:04:21 PM
Quote from: LittleErn on February 03, 2023, 10:00:10 PM
I don't know what has happened to Mitro but he's not worth his place at the moment. If it's an injury then he needs time and possibly treatment to get over it. If not then he needs an SAS style fitness regime!
What makes you think he is not fit? He runs effortlessly, and tracks back all the time. He's in a bit of a slump quality wise, but it's not as if he's not pulling his weight effort wise.
He usually does yes. Tonight was completely different for some reason. He barely moved
Thanks for that. For me he looked sluggish. Might not be fitness - could be an injury. When he did get near the ball his touch let him down. I didn't see him find space in the box or really attack the ball.
I disagree, I thought he worked hard and was often outnumbered tonight. Away from home against a traditionally tough opponent and he is unlikely to get the space and opportunities he will at home to a different opponent. we have played Chelsea twice, Newcastle and Tottenham in the last 4, these are tough games and he will bring us important goals in the games we feel we should win, IMO.
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Quote from: LittleErn on February 03, 2023, 10:00:10 PM
I don't know what has happened to Mitro but he's not worth his place at the moment. If it's an injury then he needs time and possibly treatment to get over it. If not then he needs an SAS style fitness regime!
What makes you think he is not fit? He runs effortlessly, and tracks back all the time. He's in a bit of a slump quality wise, but it's not as if he's not pulling his weight effort wise.
He usually does yes. Tonight was completely different for some reason. He barely moved
Thanks for that. For me he looked sluggish. Might not be fitness - could be an injury. When he did get near the ball his touch let him down. I didn't see him find space in the box or really attack the ball.
I disagree, I thought he worked hard and was often outnumbered tonight. Away from home against a traditionally tough opponent and he is unlikely to get the space and opportunities he will at home to a different opponent. we have played Chelsea twice, Newcastle and Tottenham in the last 4, these are tough games and he will bring us important goals in the games we feel we should win, IMO.
I hope you're right. I just think he is off his best at the moment. I agree he was outnumbered. I didn't expect goals but I wanted to see him making the little runs that have lost his markers earlier in the season. I don't doubt his workrate either but it wasn't effective. If he was spending a lot if time in defending, I didn't notice it on TV.