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Arsenal (A) - 26 August original date
you can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 live
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Sky seem sure what the outcome will be, let's hope they say 'Fulham clearly didn't read the script' at the end of the game.
SP, I hope so... ::scarf::
Yeeeeees
GO ON
HOLY!!!!!
Pereeeeiiiiirrraaaaa!
wow
WTH, the announcer is complaining about the flippin shot... :slap:
totally biased commentary on my stream. pereira mishit it and was lucky..
Get in!
Quote from: MisfitKid on August 26, 2023, 03:04:00 PMWTH, the announcer is complaining about the flippin shot... :slap:
Clearly miss hit it as it crashed cleanly in the net
Damn. What a way to start!!
Oh god. I hope we haven't just poked the bear 😉😂
its on here :
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_five_live
GET IN, nearly a second!! ::scarf:: ::scarf:: ::scarf::
Quote from: TC's Sporran on August 26, 2023, 03:04:31 PMtotally biased commentary on my stream. pereira mishit it and was lucky..
You need to listen to Gentleman Jim and Jamie for an unbiased commentary. ::smile::
man u 0 forest 2
Quote from: TC's Sporran on August 26, 2023, 03:07:47 PMman u 0 forest 2
And no chance for VAR to help Utd out, shame.
Wow! No matter how this finishes, what a sublime start. Thank you, Pereira! Wilson had a decent chance right after the goal. Great to see Bobby as captain. The boys are up for it today!
OK, time for mute...
Quote from: davew on August 26, 2023, 03:07:13 PMQuote from: TC's Sporran on August 26, 2023, 03:04:31 PMtotally biased commentary on my stream. pereira mishit it and was lucky..
You need to listen to Gentleman Jim and Jamie for an unbiased commentary. ::smile::
So true, the commentators called the goal "fortunate" and that Pereira "almost miscued" the shot :slap: He almost miscued it right into the net. To be expected I guess, it's one of the joys of being a Fulham fan. I would've loved to hear Gentleman Jim's gentle scream though ::scarf:: .
Someone claiming that's the earliest Utd have conceded two goals at home?
Only got the radio coverage but feeling they'll be given a soft penalty today.
All over us, worrying!!
Nothing wrong with Raul's tackle
Bees 1-0 Eagles
Raul Jimenez is a great defender... now go score some goals for us.
Bassey is a beast.
Wow. What an effort by Raul
Raul bicycle kick... almost.
so close
Good effort by Wilson
Robinson's crossing is so suspect, sadly, but he's got all the speed and athleticism we need!
3 shots on target already, what is going on?? COYW ::scarf::
Good save Bernd
Not good enough from Robo there
Not sure how long Arsenal will continue the poor finishing, serious Arsenal pressure.
Robinson needs to be stronger, it seems every cross in there is at least one unmarked Arsenal player.
Raul is silencing all the doubters
robinson dispossessed too easily led to a dangerous move
Quote from: KentFulham on August 26, 2023, 03:34:35 PMNot sure how long Arsenal will continue the poor finishing, serious Arsenal pressure.
Robinson needs to be stronger, it seems every cross in there is at least one unmarked Arsenal player.
It's really disappointing the commentator....
and again
Oh dear, Robinson... too many mistakes.
Robinson seems to have reverted to year 1 fresh from Wigan Robinson
This is not a good day for Robinson to have a howler
Offside
We need some possession
Tete also struggling, he needs to play to the whistle.
Agree though Robinson is having a howler at the moment
1 bullet dodged
Quote from: FulhamKC on August 26, 2023, 03:41:26 PMWe need some possession
We can walk off with the ball at half time
Tete is brilliant today
Can we hang on until half time?
Think Kenny has actually been good, Robo slipping now
Raul giving 110% chasing, blocking, forcing errors and almost scored a worldie
Double marking on Saka.
Good battling first half. Credit to all 11. Just need Robinson to focus a little more
The most disciplined performance defensively that I can remember. Everyone keeping their position perfectly. For all their posession, Arsenal created very little. Martinelli had two decent chances but shot straight at Leno. We on the other hand look pretty dangerous on the counter. Good half overall.
Okay, time to stop watching and following, and go on a family hike outside. I'm going to enjoy the day as if the Ht score is the full score, and then be most likely saddened when I see the final score later. Great half from the boys.
Quote from: SerbianLad on August 26, 2023, 03:51:14 PMThe most disciplined performance defensively that I can remember. Everyone keeping their position perfectly. For all their posession, Arsenal created very little. Martinelli had two decent chances but shot straight at Leno. We on the other hand look pretty dangerous on the counter. Good half overall.
I totally agree with you.
Just looked at BBC Sport & we had 28% possession. The guys will be exhausted after this game. I'm praying like everyone else though!!!!
Quote from: St Eve on August 26, 2023, 03:35:57 PMRaul is silencing all the doubters
He most certainly is, and that scissor kick on another day would have gone in.
Quote from: keithh on August 26, 2023, 03:53:21 PMJust looked at BBC Sport & we had 28% possession. The guys will be exhausted after this game. I'm praying like everyone else though!!!!
We had to work hard off the ball and i can see subs coming on for a few exhausted players around the hour mark.
Quote from: keithh on August 26, 2023, 03:53:21 PMJust looked at BBC Sport & we had 28% possession. The guys will be exhausted after this game. I'm praying like everyone else though!!!!
And the danger is we run out of legs the longer the game goes on.
Amazing defensive effort, Raul putting a great shift in up front and down back! Nice to grab that early goal as well, keep it going lads!
Brilliant display defensively. Although Robinson has made a few mistakes on the ball he and tete have yet again shown they are two of the best full backs in the league against two of the best wingers. Bassey and Diop with Joao in front excellent as well. RJ was brilliant that half. Huge wins at the back, won flick ons and held up well feeding off absolute scraps. I nearly had a heart attack with that overhead..if only..so frigging close! We have looked dangerous on the break. We have to be better holding possession but can't fault the lads for effort there and no matter what happens a half to be proud of. Gonna be really tough second half as had to work our bollocks off there. Joao looked knackered.
Arsenal board in meltdown.They are calling for the manager's head.
Does the rain help or hurt us...? ::scarf::
Rain can do both, but hopefully it just makes arsenal over hit their passes
Opening 10-15 key here. If we get get us to this point and Arsenal start to over commit, Traore and the boys can exploit this. Can we weather the storm though....
Stupid yellow for bassey given he is gonna be up against it
Bassey looks great
Gutted Havertz has gone off he was our best player :slap:
Ref not giving us anything
Quote from: SerbianLad on August 26, 2023, 04:15:08 PMRef not giving us anything
Yes he has, 2 yellow cards so far!
Let's bring on Adama
Quote from: cookieg on August 26, 2023, 03:58:33 PMQuote from: keithh on August 26, 2023, 03:53:21 PMJust looked at BBC Sport & we had 28% possession. The guys will be exhausted after this game. I'm praying like everyone else though!!!!
And the danger is we run out of legs the longer the game goes on.
But we can make 5 subs which we'll help
Quote from: SerbianLad on August 26, 2023, 04:19:49 PMLet's bring on Adama
"What do you hear?" "Nothing but the rain." "Then grab your gun and bring in the cat."
andreas injuured not too serious cos he walked off
Adama at some point to run at them for the counter I would say
bassey lol
Think Andy P's injury was probably preplanned
Basseys mazy run was magnificent
of course
Ref is going to make sure we lose!
Jesus what is he doing going to ground
Oh no
no no no no
Why Kenny, just let him cross it
What a terrible challenge
not smart at all
Quote from: KentFulham on August 26, 2023, 04:25:31 PMJesus what is he doing going to ground
C'mon, that was a clear penalty
Tete has been exceptional all game, shame he made a huge mistake here.
.
Damn it!!
Quote from: FulhamKC on August 26, 2023, 04:26:29 PMQuote from: KentFulham on August 26, 2023, 04:25:31 PMJesus what is he doing going to ground
C'mon, that was a clear penalty
I was talking about Tete!!! Terrible defending
Need to hold on for dear life now
We have done well for 70 minutes, hope the floodgates don't open!!
It's taken them 69 minutes to score. We just need to have Traore score a screamer
20 minutes - still got time to do something amazing.
Quote from: davew on August 26, 2023, 04:29:23 PMWe have done well for 70 minutes, hope the floodgates don't open!!
But they have!!! ::angry:: Typical!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
crud
The one defender you can totally rely on does something silly.
Disgraceful
Time to open another bottle of wine, too early for the Gordons!!
If we fall back and try to hold on we will lose, guaranteed.
If we are brave, we will, probably, lose,but it's our only chance.
Double that, nothing to lose now..
Saka pulls on basseys arm into the ground it's a foul absolute joke as per usual
How can you continue the game with a player down like this?
What a disgusting football club Arsenal is. Celebrating that goal like that when they shoulf have put the ball out of the field.
If Arse had an injured player ref would have blown the whistle.
1st red card probably Marco.
Just crap now.
But then again, what did we expect?
Rodak has got a yellow 😂😂
God I ******* hate Arsenal fans
simply cannot give them the ball back when weve got possession, - reed
Just when you think the day can't get any worse that other team I hate have just gone 3-2 up.
Arteta is a tosser.
Result is pretty fair, if anything 3-1 would be about right. Worrying thing is I can't see where we are going to get goals from
at least were having a go
red
poor cross from reid. and now a red card for bassey
Bassey you prat
Omfg it gets worse
Whi playing centre half next week
Palhinha at CB with Reed and Lukic in the midfield for next match? Or Tosin comes back?
At least Ream was only sent off for one game
Why is Reed on corner duty? Now Bassey suspension I guess Ream will get two yellows against City
WTF, who would be a Fulham supporter, another red card, 5 shots on target in 3 games, a very weak squad, no imminent new signings, maybe Willian and Tosin leaving and no tonic in the cupboard, FFS!!!
Quote from: SerbianLad on August 26, 2023, 04:43:05 PMPalhinha at CB with Reed and Lukic in the midfield for next match? Or Tosin comes back?
Ream is back next match
Can't sadly argue with that - first booking was stupid - second obvious. When will players learn
Quote from: demeant0r on August 26, 2023, 04:43:27 PMQuote from: SerbianLad on August 26, 2023, 04:43:05 PMPalhinha at CB with Reed and Lukic in the midfield for next match? Or Tosin comes back?
Ream is back next match
Yeah forgot he got to yellows and not a direct red.
It's so tough being a Fulham fan.
Yeeees
Quote from: davew on August 26, 2023, 04:43:19 PMWTF, who would be a Fulham supporter, another red card, 5 shots on target in 3 games, a very weak squad, no imminent new signings, maybe Willian and Tosin leaving and no tonic in the cupboard, FFS!!!
Apart from all that, the future looks bright....
WWWWWWOOOOOWWWW!!!
Yes !!!
Our players really need to learn to stop time wasting this season, otherwise we're going to keep getting these red cards
Just found the tonic, Palhinha, you beauty!!!
wooohoooo!!!!!
I ******* love Palhinha
F YOU arsenal
******* love Palhinha!!!
Reed should always be on corner duty
F*ck off Arsenal, f*ck off Arteta
F*ck off bunch of cheats, f*ck off referee
Quote from: davew on August 26, 2023, 04:43:19 PMWTF, who would be a Fulham supporter, another red card, 5 shots on target in 3 games, a very weak squad, no imminent new signings, maybe Willian and Tosin leaving and no tonic in the cupboard, FFS!!!
Agree - Club is in a state right now. 6 goals conceded in 3 games, leaky defence, very much in need of signings and stability
Be 20 mins added time now
Of course there will as much additional time as Arsenal request!!
9? oooof
9 additional minutes but maybe 15 if they haven't scored in the 9 minutes.
The passion on Joao's face and slapping the badge tells me he loves us. He can be an absolute legend for us. I get he will move on at some stage but that passion is superb.
Martin Keown looking upset on Football Focus
9 bloody minutes!
LENO!!
Quote from: Steeeeeeeeeed on August 26, 2023, 04:49:52 PMMartin Keown looking upset on Football Focus
thats the only look hes got?
🤞🤞
Stansfield just scored for brum
The radio says Traore should have gone down and could have got a penalty.
9 minutes are up thats that.
time up ref?
Final whistle will go when they score!!
Traore the runaway Train
Ref tried his best
No reason to give extra time to take corners. Not in the rules! (But probably in the unwritten ones)
Quote from: davew on August 26, 2023, 04:58:35 PMFinal whistle will go when they score!!
Maybe not, well done Fulham but Mr Khan doesn't mean we don't need another 5 signings, please note!!!
Build a statue for Palinha
WELL DONE LADS
ADAMA COULD HAVE GONE DOWN AT THE END, WE COULD HAVE WON
::scarf:: ::scarf:: ::scarf:: ::scarf:: ::scarf:: ::scarf:: ::scarf:: ::scarf:: ::scarf::
Well done to all the boys massive effort COYW!
Before the game started, I would've snapped your hands off for a point so great game loads!
Wow, what a rollercoaster that was
Brilliant! Now buy some decent f'ing players to strengthen this squad further!!Marco deserves this!!
brilliant stuff for the neutral, great stuff for us not so good for them.
I am really tired of having to play against 12 players...
Great result. Shame about the sending off - unnecessary. At least we showed that we can still compete with the best on our day.
Quote from: TC's Sporran on August 26, 2023, 05:02:19 PMbrilliant stuff for the neutral, great stuff for us not so good for them.
certainly not good for my health
2-2 despite three stupid bits of play; a scything tackle in the penalty area, absurd time wasting and then a diabolical body check despite Bassey having cover behind him.
Delighted to be wrong in thinking we were going to get stuffed though ... Well played the lads!
They couldn't even beat 10 men!*
Quote from: Nero on August 26, 2023, 04:42:58 PMWhi playing centre half next week
Tim is back after 1 match ban. Bassey will get a 1 match ban and that could be the Spurs midweek game.