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Craven Cottage 25/05 16:00
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Likely my last game as a season ticket holder. Moving in mid-August. It's be a wonderful 10 years.
A last hoorah for TC?
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Happy to see TC starting. Let's hope he performs well.
City are going to make a big statement here, I fear a 6 or 7 -0 drubbing.
Sorry.
Is the game being shown anywhere?
Dont talk nonsense. :slap:
Nice to give Tom a farewell game, but this looks more of a sentimental selection to accommodate him than a hard nosed one to give us the best chance of winning the game. Teams have been beating City by playing very solidly and working hard in defence, which is not Tom's forte. Withhout Berg and Bassey,that selection looks fragile defensively, and City could tear us apart. I think we we will see Iwobi, King, Berg and others by the 60 minute mark.
However, the joy of football is that you never know.
Missing my first home game of the season so I'm hoping we surprise a few people.
Quote from: Steeeeeeeeeed on May 25, 2025, 03:56:21 PMCity are going to make a big statement here, I fear a 6 or 7 -0 drubbing.
Sorry.
Is the game being shown anywhere?
Same concern here. This could get very ugly.
I am in a hotel in Canada, and of all the games today to screen,NBC has chosen Liverpool v Crystal Palace.
If we can score first this could be interesting
Looks like the City keeper has got his Marigolds on.
Palace 1 up
Quote from: First State on May 25, 2025, 04:04:34 PMQuote from: Steeeeeeeeeed on May 25, 2025, 03:56:21 PMCity are going to make a big statement here, I fear a 6 or 7 -0 drubbing.
Sorry.
Is the game being shown anywhere?
Same concern here. This could get very ugly.
Why?
Citeh have been rubbish most of the season.
Spurs 1 up on Brighton
Adama at LW is a weird one from Silva
He's always been better at RW
Quote from: Coastwalker on May 25, 2025, 04:16:06 PMQuote from: First State on May 25, 2025, 04:04:34 PMQuote from: Steeeeeeeeeed on May 25, 2025, 03:56:21 PMCity are going to make a big statement here, I fear a 6 or 7 -0 drubbing.
Sorry.
Is the game being shown anywhere?
Same concern here. This could get very ugly.
Why?
Citeh have been rubbish most of the season.
Mainly because we seem to be unable to maintain possession or get the ball past midfield so far.
would love to see Adama put one in today - would do wonders for his confidence. He was on fire until the reverse fixture when he missed a couple sitters. Pep gave him a clinic in the center circle for all to see. It's pretty clear he's been uncomfortable on the ball already - would like to see him calm down a bit
Quote from: Plodder on May 25, 2025, 04:02:39 PMNice to give Tom a farewell game, but this looks more of a sentimental selection to accommodate him than a hard nosed one to give us the best chance of winning the game. Teams have been beating City by playing very solidly and working hard in defence, which is not Tom's forte. Withhout Berg and Bassey,that selection looks fragile defensively, and City could tear us apart. I think we we will see Iwobi, King, Berg and others by the 60 minute mark.
However, the joy of football is that you never know.
This really could go horrible wrong for what is possibly TC's last game.
Oh no...
Ah!
Terrible start
Wrong selection. Need Berge in the middle
Dear oh dear
Brentford 1 up at Wolves
It's looking very much like 12th isn't it
Mad to get our record points and finish bottom half, tough league
Robinson struggling defensively so far
Bees winning
Great attack, unlucky
I really don't want to finish in 12th. All things considered, we deserve it given how poorly we've played over the last 8-10 weeks.
Currently the worst possible set of results lol
Completely rubbish team selection. There is no justification for what he's picked. Getting completely overun in midfield. No tackles going on. Messing about with it at the back.
What was the point of buying ESR. He barely plays and when he does he cant do more than 60 minutes. Willian and Vinicius should have just been released prior to this game. A broom would have been more useful on the bench.
I get that its the last game, and we dont have anything to play for, but we're going to finish 12th, which lets be honest doesnt sound like a very good season does it, despite the points total. Especially with Spurs and Man U basically throwing the season.
Its things like this that infuriate me about Marco. Every 2-3 games I feel like he picks a team that just feels wrong
Quote from: Coastwalker on May 25, 2025, 04:16:06 PMQuote from: First State on May 25, 2025, 04:04:34 PMQuote from: Steeeeeeeeeed on May 25, 2025, 03:56:21 PMCity are going to make a big statement here, I fear a 6 or 7 -0 drubbing.
Sorry.
Is the game being shown anywhere?
Same concern here. This could get very ugly.
Why?
Citeh have been rubbish most of the season.
They've been the best team in the league since around Christmas.
Really, really good attack. So close from TC
is there an AI tool that the admins can employ so i an filter out overtly negative posts?
Oh so close.
That's better
i must be 3 minutes behind to your comments serbian lad
the great attack took ages and i still havent seen the attack with tc going close
34.40
Quote from: Caedal on May 25, 2025, 04:29:47 PMCompletely rubbish team selection. There is no justification for what he's picked. Getting completely overun in midfield. No tackles going on. Messing about with it at the back.
What was the point of buying ESR. He barely plays and when he does he cant do more than 60 minutes. Willian and Vinicius should have just been released prior to this game. A broom would have been more useful on the bench.
I get that its the last game, and we dont have anything to play for, but we're going to finish 12th, which lets be honest doesnt sound like a very good season does it, despite the points total. Especially with Spurs and Man U basically throwing the season.
Its things like this that infuriate me about Marco. Every 2-3 games I feel like he picks a team that just feels wrong
Historically it's a good Fulham season
Given we were around 8th most of the year it's disappointing in the end though
But for context in 10 of the last 11 years 54 points would have been a top 10 finish... one of those you'd have finished 7th ....very fulhamish to be 12th with this points haul 🤣
It's been a very competitive year in the hunt for European places. On paper it's not great but it's kinda crazy to hit fulhams highest ever points total and still feel disappointed , shows how far we've progressed from 5 years ago
lol just seen it now
Quote from: TC's Sporran on May 25, 2025, 04:39:17 PMlol just seen it now
I'll delay my comments then ::bump::
Robinson doesn't look 100% to me
Quote from: St Eve on May 25, 2025, 04:41:29 PMRobinson doesn't look 100% to me
He's been nursing an Injury for months
Quote from: St Eve on May 25, 2025, 04:41:29 PMRobinson doesn't look 100% to me
I agree - he has 2 steps off his pace - though a good block just now
Another great chance! Really close from Harry.
Nicely done by Harry!
Quote from: Angus Telford on May 25, 2025, 04:34:56 PMQuote from: Coastwalker on May 25, 2025, 04:16:06 PMQuote from: First State on May 25, 2025, 04:04:34 PMQuote from: Steeeeeeeeeed on May 25, 2025, 03:56:21 PMCity are going to make a big statement here, I fear a 6 or 7 -0 drubbing.
Sorry.
Is the game being shown anywhere?
Same concern here. This could get very ugly.
Why?
Citeh have been rubbish most of the season.
They've been the best team in the league since around Christmas.
Think Palace might argue that.
Fan fact
The last time a team finished as low as 12th on 54 points was 2004
21 years ago
Fulhamish 🤣
Quote from: jayffc on May 25, 2025, 04:45:44 PMFan Fact
The last time a team finished as low as 12th on 54 points was 2004
21 years ago
Fulhamish 🤣
We finish with our highest points total ever but sit in 12th. It just doesn't seem right.
So far todays results couldn't get much worse. Hopefully they turn around in the second half
Quote from: jayffc on May 25, 2025, 04:42:19 PMQuote from: St Eve on May 25, 2025, 04:41:29 PMRobinson doesn't look 100% to me
He's been nursing an Injury for months
And he is not playing in this summer's Gold Cup for the U.S. because of it
I think we deserved a draw at least based on that half. I don't think they created much apart from the goal. We had some great chances.
Some negatives:
-Andersen and Cuenca seems too slow to me. If he wanted to start Cuenca, he should have started Diop too.
-Robinson really struggled defensively and had some iffy moments going the other way too, although he was instrumental in one of the two of our best attacks. I'd consider subbing him for Sess.
-AP needs to offer more on the ball. His pressing has been good, but he hasn't been as good on the ball as he usually is.
We are currently 28 points above the relegation area
Need a draw to end their 18 game run of wins against us (according to Sky)
Really unlucky to be fair. They were all over us for 20 mins as you'd expect with them needing a result but second 20 we've prob edged them with some great chances/efforts.
People saying about the team selection but TC has been one of our best players giving at least a little control on the ball second 20 mins. Great strike on that first volley and when the second rolled to him on his left I just couldn't believe he didn't slot it as will prob score that 8 out 10. Very unlucky. Only thing sbout the selection is poss Cuenca over Bassey but he's just about done okay.
Adama is a threat on the break but my god he needs to track his man back. Lost count of the number of times he's just left Robinson to deal with two runners.
Really unlucky from Harry.
Defo done enough second half of that half. Come on lads. 12th is so depressing. F'ing Liverpool basically barely trying since they won the league. ::angry::
If the results stay the same, a draw still gets us 10th place. I think we can still get something from this game.
Quote from: SerbianLad on May 25, 2025, 04:50:14 PMI think we deserved a draw at least based on that half. I don't think they created much apart from the goal. We had some great chances.
Some negatives:
-Andersen and Cuenca seems too slow to me. If he wanted to start Cuenca, he should have started Diop too.
-Robinson really struggled defensively and had some iffy moments going the other way too, although he was instrumental in one of the two of our best attacks. I'd consider subbing him for Sess.
-AP needs to offer more on the ball. His pressing has been good, but he hasn't been as good on the ball as he usually is.
We had so e good chances but they could have also scored about 4 at this point l🤣
I think they've been generally way better than us, shame Wilson or Cairney could nick one but at least we gave ourselves some hope we can get back in this.
A win is a big ask but this team are capable.
Adamas best work funny enough came when he was in the right wing ....go figure 🤣
Josh King for AP early this half please.
Someone on TFI claiming Bassey carrying a knock.
Quote from: Drewry66 on May 25, 2025, 04:55:18 PMReally unlucky to be fair. They were all over us for 20 mins as you'd expect with them needing a result but second 20 we've prob edged them with some great chances/efforts.
People saying about the team selection but TC has been one of our best players giving at least a little control on the ball second 20 mins. Great strike on that first volley and when the second rolled to him on his left I just couldn't believe he didn't slot it as will prob score that 8 out 10. Very unlucky. Only thing sbout the selection is poss Cuenca over Bassey but he's just about done okay.
Adama is a threat on the break but my god he needs to track his man back. Lost count of the number of times he's just left Robinson to deal with two runners.
Really unlucky from Harry.
Defo done enough second half of that half. Come on lads. 12th is so depressing. F'ing Liverpool basically barely trying since they won the league. ::angry::
Agree TC has played reasonably well last 20mins but the reality is we're still missing Berges physical presence in the middle imo.
Adama better on RW but Iwobi been poor so I guess that's the thinking there. Might have been tempted by Sess LW
Periera done very little. ESR on for me
Then King for Cairney in a handing over of the crown moment on 60-70 if Berge isn't to make an appearance
Quote from: First State on May 25, 2025, 04:47:18 PMQuote from: jayffc on May 25, 2025, 04:45:44 PMFan Fact
The last time a team finished as low as 12th on 54 points was 2004
21 years ago
Fulhamish 🤣
We finish with our highest points total ever but sit in 12th. It just doesn't seem right.
Exactly. What's the point of a highest points tally and a lower league position than one we've already achieved??
Quote from: SP on May 25, 2025, 04:57:41 PMSomeone on TFI claiming Bassey carrying a knock.
Ah makes sense. Can't believe he would play Cuenca just to give him a run out.
Quote from: Drewry66 on May 25, 2025, 04:55:18 PMAdama is a threat on the break but my god he needs to track his man back. Lost count of the number of times he's just left Robinson to deal with two runners.
Also had a couple of characteristic instances of him making poor decisions in possession (leading to turnovers) in our own defensive third.
Quote from: Drewry66 on May 25, 2025, 04:59:27 PMQuote from: SP on May 25, 2025, 04:57:41 PMSomeone on TFI claiming Bassey carrying a knock.
Ah makes sense. Can't believe he would play Cuenca just to give him a run out.
So why put Bassey on the bench? Last game of the season nothing to play for let him rest.
They've only slightly edged us on XG. Come on Fulham keep creating and put one away.
the only change i would make right away would be sess on for robinson. i'd hold king in the the wings for a 60 min sub for either Adama, TC, or AP. Iwobi could make an appearance today, me thinks.
Xg of Fulham .97 vs 1.25 says the games not absolutely away from us, get a bit of luck on our side and a bit of momentum and anything could happen.
Iwobi on for Traore asap. Only immediate change. Possibly Sess if Robinson feeling his injury.
Mr Bishop he's one of our own.
It did get worse! Chelsea scored
The Forest owner will be back on the pitch after their performance today
Bit embarrassing from Leno, hate this about modern day footballers.
Pereira needs to do much better there. That was going to be off target even if it wasn't blocked.
Let's take AP off...sheez!
ap.....
more up to date stream second half
i'd like to see king come on for AP = he is getting into good spaces, but he doesnt seem to have the touch to shoot
Hopefully last time we see AP in a fulham shirt, we could do with the money and much rather we gave Josh King a go
We need something out of this game so changes need to happen now
overhit pass then from tc on what could have been a dangerous break
Adama so stupid there after a great run
Good subs, Wilson looked like he picked up a knock during one of our latest attacks. AP worked hard but it wasn't a good performance otherwise. Hopefully King for Cairney later on when Cairney gets tired
i dont think wilson off is the right choice, i though he was doing well - BUT Marco's subs have been on the whole successful this season.
Quote from: akf on May 25, 2025, 05:24:19 PMi dont think wilson off is the right choice, i though he was doing well - BUT Marco's subs have been on the whole successful this season.
As I said, I think he picked up a knock.
seems better since the subs
Newcastle losing
what a chance then.....
Liverpool down to 10 men v Palace
so - at 70 mins a chance to make a symbolic transition with TC off for King?
Time for King and Sess for TC and Robinson subs, in my opinion.
While it is still only 1 0 we have a chance of getting a result.
It is not beyond us to score before the final whistle if we can raise it another gear.
67th minute. The people that knew knew. RIP Clifford Dean.
Spurs back down to earth 1-2 Brighton
Poor from Lukic there. Overcommited and Gundogan used it well. Game over if they score.
tame
Oh what could've been this season.
FFS. We were right in this game. He's been brilliant this season but really silly challenge. ::cry::
What a shame
That was Smith rowe's fault!
He should of carried that ball and instead we have the most dive for a pen!
Game over.
Quote from: Willham on May 25, 2025, 05:34:44 PMThat was Smith rowe's fault!
He should of carried that ball and instead we have the most dive for a pen!
Lol you wot?
Adama made a bad pass but of course it's emiles fault 🤣🤣🤣
TC off
I look forward to recouping these 6 points when they're found guilty.
That's That then.
Overall hasn't been a bad season.
Onwards and upwards next season. ::scarf::
Quote from: Willham on May 25, 2025, 05:34:44 PMThat was Smith rowe's fault!
He should of carried that ball and instead we have the most dive for a pen!
He did dive, but Lukic got way too close to him and Gundogan was always going to use that to try and get a penalty. It is a dive, but it was also stupid from Lukic
Bit weird taking TC off just after they score... surely you give it a couple of minutes
Brilliant game from TC that if it is to be his last. Thought he was excellent
iwobi is on his game on the left - entertaining at the least
Quote from: Drewry66 on May 25, 2025, 05:37:12 PMBrilliant game from TC that if it is to be his last. Thought he was excellent
Not entirely sure I'd say it was a brilliant game. For most part he was anonymous.
Quote from: cookieg on May 25, 2025, 05:40:14 PMQuote from: Drewry66 on May 25, 2025, 05:37:12 PMBrilliant game from TC that if it is to be his last. Thought he was excellent
Not entirely sure I'd say it was a brilliant game. For most part he was anonymous.
for the most part when man city had the ball everyone was anonymous. when we had the ball he was usually quite decent. only a couple of bad passes all game, always moving to show for the ball and a few nice passes and a couple of shots.
Are we really going to end up only 6 points above Everton? Feels like we did all the hard bits and choked on the easy bits this season.
Come on boys,give the fans a goal at least,last game.
Liverpool equaliser
I'd bring Willian on for Robinson and go for it
nothing to lose now
Quote from: Sgt Fulham on May 25, 2025, 05:43:12 PMAre we really going to end up only 6 points above Everton? Feels like we did all the hard bits and choked on the easy bits this season.
We should have finished over 60 points this season. We should have smashed the record points. Instead we've been on the beach for months.
Lukic off for Berge. Okay sub, but a bit too safe. I would have preferred a more risky substitution, like Willian)/Vini for Robinson/Lukic.
Quote from: jayffc on May 25, 2025, 05:35:35 PMQuote from: Willham on May 25, 2025, 05:34:44 PMThat was Smith rowe's fault!
He should of carried that ball and instead we have the most dive for a pen!
Lol you wot?
Adama made a bad pass but of course it's emiles fault 🤣🤣🤣
I'm not in the against smith Rowe group that seems to exist, but that was absolutely his fault, adama shouldn't have been given the ball that early.
Adama had a defender on him, smith Rowe had loads of room in the centre of the field to drive into.
He should of drove until the full back was pulled to him, then when adama has space should the ball be let go. Giving him it that early is asking too much of adama. Evidence the attempted through ball.
Our pathetic performances against the teams below us, especially 3 of the worst relegated sides of all time has really cost us this season. Going to need a big summer, as I cant believe Spurs and Utd are going to be this bad next season
Another clear penalty not given to us...
how is that a no handball call from VAR?
that was a clear penalty
arm in natural position?
no way
The more replays they show the more obvious it is that that was a clear penalty for us. Two clear penalties not given in our last three games. Absolutely pathetic referees.
Quote from: akf on May 25, 2025, 05:52:28 PMhow is that a no handball call from VAR?
VAR said his arm was in a natural position
Berge needs to do better there...
That was a penalty
save
How the F hace we not scored today?! ::cry:: Very unlucky
Crazy that we finished 7 points plus goal difference off of 8th place. Felt like we were in the race for months, but finished miles off. Not that it would have matter due to Palace winning the cup
If you think we feel we have fallen away spare a thought for Sheff Utd
Romping away with top 3 slot, getting 90 points to then blow it in the last 5 or so games and miss out in the play offs