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Let's show up today. This need to be a win.
Get em Jedi!!!
This is the attacking lineup everyone was screaming they wanted. Hoping it works.
Poor giveaways by Tete, then Berge and then, finally, by Robinson. Poor foul from Berge at the end of that sequence too.
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on December 13, 2025, 05:28:31 PMGet em Jedi!!!
This is the attacking lineup everyone was screaming they wanted. Hoping it works.
This lineup has potential. Let's hope it comes together.
Horrible pass by Jedi.
So far our side looks heavy footed.
you can tell that Anthony isn't in game shape.
GOAL!!!!!!!!
Get in ESR(I think)!
ESR, well done!
Yeeeeeessss. ::scarf::
Yeeees
Well done ESR!
Terrible defending there, after Iwobi's mistake. Almost 1-1. Well done Leno!
That's some of the worst set piece defending I've ever seen.
Excellent routine that, Tete knew exactly what was coming there and held the #9 out of the way for ESR to sneak in
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on December 13, 2025, 05:41:28 PMThat's some of the worst set piece defending I've ever seen.
It wasn't great but we clearly practiced something there which caught them out
Easiest Goal of The Season Contender
Well done Leno again!
Nice to get an early goal but so soft. If we conceded like that I'd be furious.
Parkerball... usual dull a dreary stuff.
Looks like Bassey has the shakes again. Time for Cuenca?
Quote from: FFC007 on December 13, 2025, 05:42:33 PMParkerball... usual dull a dreary stuff.
Actually I haven't seen that at all, imo Burnley have got forward pretty well. (Unless you're referring ironically to our slow build ups out of defence?).
I'll relax when we get the second
I still don't understand the hate for Parker... he may have been poor for us in the premier league and maybe a bit of a boring manager, but my god, the hate seems so over the top
Quote from: Grassy Noel on December 13, 2025, 05:44:34 PMLooks like Bassey has the shakes again. Time for Cuenca?
He's literally about to disappear for a month....
Iwobi has been uncharacteristically poor on the ball so far
They are there for the taking BUT!
We are so sloppy and need to keep the bloody ball better or they will be back in the game!
For all smith Rowe seemed a bit off it for so long, he's starting to really gel at the moment.
I like the way he's started to drop deep more and play with his back to goal.
And he still gets goals!
If we get a second against this lot then I will relax.
Quote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:45:40 PMI still don't understand the hate for Parker... he may have been poor for us in the premier league and maybe a bit of a boring manager, but my god, the hate seems so over the top
I kinda agree. Once he was gone I didn't have any ill will towards him. I also didn't consider him to be a bad manager. I just wanted better.
Quote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:45:40 PMI still don't understand the hate for Parker... he may have been poor for us in the premier league and maybe a bit of a boring manager, but my god, the hate seems so over the top
I actually disliked him long before fulham, the fulham fiasco makes him a little bit of like the pantomime villain.
I enjoy a bit of that too 😂.
F... Parker 😂
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on December 13, 2025, 05:49:10 PMQuote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:45:40 PMI still don't understand the hate for Parker... he may have been poor for us in the premier league and maybe a bit of a boring manager, but my god, the hate seems so over the top
I kinda agree. Once he was gone I didn't have any ill will towards him. I also didn't consider him to be a bad manager. I just wanted better.
I think it was the nature of his departure that upset a lot of us, myself included. I've long since moved on though and couldn't care less about him now.
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on December 13, 2025, 05:46:15 PMThey are there for the taking BUT!
We are so sloppy and need to keep the bloody ball better or they will be back in the game!
They aleady are
Sh1t
FFS! like a hot knife through butter!
::angry:: ::angry::
Poor defending 1-1
Trash defense. Come on, we need to do better.
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on December 13, 2025, 05:46:15 PMThey are there for the taking BUT!
We are so sloppy and need to keep the bloody ball better or they will be back in the game!
They already are
Bassey WTF
I'm starting to think we also need some defensive upgrades in the centre. Too slow.
Absolutely terrible defending
What the hell is it with our defence. Why did we only have a back three then? Dreadful, absolutely terrible defence.
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on December 13, 2025, 05:46:15 PMThey are there for the taking BUT!
We are so sloppy and need to keep the bloody ball better or they will be back in the game!
They aleady are
Quote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 05:45:44 PMQuote from: Grassy Noel on December 13, 2025, 05:44:34 PMLooks like Bassey has the shakes again. Time for Cuenca?
He's literally about to disappear for a month....
He is demob happy then
Bassey is not a good CB. Not at all.
In the transfer window I wouldn't have a problem with Fulham spending 25 mil on a starting caliber CB to replace Bassey. And no, I don't think Cuenca is him.
Diop anybody?
We didn't get near enough to any of their players in the buildup or for the ending. Terrible defending all around.
Quote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 05:51:26 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on December 13, 2025, 05:49:10 PMQuote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:45:40 PMI still don't understand the hate for Parker... he may have been poor for us in the premier league and maybe a bit of a boring manager, but my god, the hate seems so over the top
I kinda agree. Once he was gone I didn't have any ill will towards him. I also didn't consider him to be a bad manager. I just wanted better.
I think it was the nature of his departure that upset a lot of us, myself included. I've long since moved on though and couldn't care less about him now.
I might be forgetting. But I didn't think there was anything in it? Thought it was just a quiet departure.
Since Stuart Grey left, we've been very soft defensively. Not sure what we work on in the week but the defensive patterns of play, particularly from the CB's is quite poor too often
Fantastic..is this 75 years coming up..ffs
Stupid. Now we have let them back in the game
Quote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:45:40 PMI still don't understand the hate for Parker... he may have been poor for us in the premier league and maybe a bit of a boring manager, but my god, the hate seems so over the top
The way he went about wanting to leave us showed his lack of class and his football was awful.
Bloody horrible defending-- Cuenca must wonder why he cant get a run in the side when he sees stuff like that.
We simply have to give Cuenca a run, he's looked like a decent prospect but has had such limited opportunity.
I'm so sick and tired of our defence. This game felt like they were there for the taking, but that was such a simple goal.
This defence is why we rarely win games, you are guaranteed to have to score at least two goals to win most matches.
Quote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:53:43 PMQuote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 05:51:26 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on December 13, 2025, 05:49:10 PMQuote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:45:40 PMI still don't understand the hate for Parker... he may have been poor for us in the premier league and maybe a bit of a boring manager, but my god, the hate seems so over the top
I kinda agree. Once he was gone I didn't have any ill will towards him. I also didn't consider him to be a bad manager. I just wanted better.
I think it was the nature of his departure that upset a lot of us, myself included. I've long since moved on though and couldn't care less about him now.
I might be forgetting. But I didn't think there was anything in it? Thought it was just a quiet departure.
He manufactured himself a move yet still claimed compensation for termination of his contract.
Quote from: cookieg on December 13, 2025, 05:54:26 PMQuote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:45:40 PMI still don't understand the hate for Parker... he may have been poor for us in the premier league and maybe a bit of a boring manager, but my god, the hate seems so over the top
The way he went about wanting to leave us showed his lack of class and his foitball was awful.
I don't remember all that, but will admit I'd switched off a little in those few years so I believe you.
I know Robinson's been off for a while, but he's way off the pace. Goal was down to him, 100%
Robinson looking very rusty indeed.
Quote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 05:54:39 PMWe simply have to give Cuenca a run, he's looked like a decent prospect but has had such limited opportunity.
Agreed, he needs to be given a go.
Im never confident of winning even when we score as I just know we cannot remain tight and keep clean sheets. FFS
Robinson is terrible, clearly not ready. No idea why he started today.
Quote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:53:43 PMQuote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 05:51:26 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on December 13, 2025, 05:49:10 PMQuote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:45:40 PMI still don't understand the hate for Parker... he may have been poor for us in the premier league and maybe a bit of a boring manager, but my god, the hate seems so over the top
I kinda agree. Once he was gone I didn't have any ill will towards him. I also didn't consider him to be a bad manager. I just wanted better.
I think it was the nature of his departure that upset a lot of us, myself included. I've long since moved on though and couldn't care less about him now.
I might be forgetting. But I didn't think there was anything in it? Thought it was just a quiet departure.
He'd been talking to Bournemouth and tried to resign before the season had finished.
Bassey taking a lot of stick but Robinson was culpable too.
Anyone have a stream that works?
Quote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:56:13 PMQuote from: cookieg on December 13, 2025, 05:54:26 PMQuote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:45:40 PMI still don't understand the hate for Parker... he may have been poor for us in the premier league and maybe a bit of a boring manager, but my god, the hate seems so over the top
The way he went about wanting to leave us showed his lack of class and his foitball was awful.
I don't remember all that, but will admit I'd switched off a little in those few years so I believe you.
Very unprofessional. Can't stand the guy
I promised myself after Palace I wouldnt watch this crap today. Wish Id kept my word
The replay of that goal watching what Bassey is doing is a car crash - he's literally tracking the same runner that Andersen is marking, what is the point
Quote from: cookieg on December 13, 2025, 05:57:48 PMQuote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:53:43 PMQuote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 05:51:26 PMQuote from: AnOldBrownie on December 13, 2025, 05:49:10 PMQuote from: _Putney_ on December 13, 2025, 05:45:40 PMI still don't understand the hate for Parker... he may have been poor for us in the premier league and maybe a bit of a boring manager, but my god, the hate seems so over the top
I kinda agree. Once he was gone I didn't have any ill will towards him. I also didn't consider him to be a bad manager. I just wanted better.
I think it was the nature of his departure that upset a lot of us, myself included. I've long since moved on though and couldn't care less about him now.
I might be forgetting. But I didn't think there was anything in it? Thought it was just a quiet departure.
He'd been talking to Bournemouth and tried to resign before the season had finished.
Do you dislike him more than Ranieri? I could not stand that man. :slap:
Quote from: Moussa Dembele the 3rd on December 13, 2025, 05:57:31 PMRobinson is terrible, clearly not ready. No idea why he started today.
He needs to come off imo, he's been beyond poor.
ESR looking good again
Calvin!
Get in Bassey!
SET PIECE FC
Yes!!!!!!
Thank god for that
Easy peasy. What a pass by Robinson.
Always said Bassey was having a stormer today.
How easy was that!
Yeeeees
diop, what a player
2nd "Easiest Goal of The Season" Contender this match for Fulham.
Now let's keep ahead this time and no mess ups.. ::scarf::
This really is the competition to see whose defence is worse
Bloody hell, and now 2-1 up. Bassey of all players. Burnley look all over the place.
Need the third before HT...
Yeah quality from Harry and easy header from Bassey. Come on now lads. Take control and get another. Kill these off.
Two teams that can't defend going round for round.
Let's keep our foot on the gas.
Now don't f@ck it up!
Great run and cross by Harry, and nice headed finish. More of that please! :claping20hands:
ESR having a good game so far.
Smith Rowe looks absolutely knackered after just 32 minutes, he does seem a rather unfit fellow, could do with shredding a stone.
Quote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 06:04:02 PMESR having a good game so far.
Him and Harry contenders for MotM
Quote from: Steeeeeeeeeed on December 13, 2025, 06:04:36 PMSmith Rowe looks absolutely knackered after just 32 minutes, he does seem a rather unfit fellow, could do with shredding a bit a stone.
Not sure how you conclude that he looks tired?
If we could only get a third this could end up as a slaughter
Leno saved us again there. They caught our defence sleeping
Andersen already booked,
Can't have this turning into a basketball match or it'll be very uncomfortable.
Christ, can this defence please wake up?
This game is really highlighting how poor our defence is.
Quote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 06:10:44 PMThis game is really highlighting how poor our defence is.
Yep, against the worst offence in the league. We just need to keep it tight to get a result, but we're giving them so many chances.
Even Tete looking a bit ordinary today.
Quote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 06:10:44 PMThis game is really highlighting how poor our defence is.
I think it's coaching more than personnel tbh. They just don't seem to be consistent in their line, how they structure or press, and it looks like frazzled thinking when we are attacked. Probably doesn't help that we play Iwobi as a CM now to give us more attacking output which in turn reduces our defensive solidity
Iwobi's passing has been awful
We really need to keep the ball and slow this down. All our passes are so wayward.
Quote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 06:13:31 PMQuote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 06:10:44 PMThis game is really highlighting how poor our defence is.
I think it's coaching more than personnel tbh. They just don't seem to be consistent in their line, how they structure or press, and it looks like frazzled thinking when we are attacked. Probably doesn't help that we play Iwobi as a CM now to give us more attacking output which in turn reduces our defensive solidity
You shouldn't need two DMs against one of the most impotent attacks in the league
Quote from: St Eve on December 13, 2025, 06:13:44 PMIwobi's passing has been awful
Yes, we might just as well have the extra security that Lukic offers for all that Iwobi is contributing from an offensive perspective.
Leno saves us again. Superb save
Great save by Leno.
Quote from: demeant0r on December 13, 2025, 06:15:10 PMQuote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 06:13:31 PMQuote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 06:10:44 PMThis game is really highlighting how poor our defence is.
I think it's coaching more than personnel tbh. They just don't seem to be consistent in their line, how they structure or press, and it looks like frazzled thinking when we are attacked. Probably doesn't help that we play Iwobi as a CM now to give us more attacking output which in turn reduces our defensive solidity
You shouldn't need two DMs against one of the most impotent attacks in the league
Agreed but our back four plus Berge look sooooo shaky.
Leno having a good game today!
Quote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 06:16:23 PMQuote from: demeant0r on December 13, 2025, 06:15:10 PMQuote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 06:13:31 PMQuote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 06:10:44 PMThis game is really highlighting how poor our defence is.
I think it's coaching more than personnel tbh. They just don't seem to be consistent in their line, how they structure or press, and it looks like frazzled thinking when we are attacked. Probably doesn't help that we play Iwobi as a CM now to give us more attacking output which in turn reduces our defensive solidity
You shouldn't need two DMs against one of the most impotent attacks in the league
Agreed but our back four plus Berge look sooooo shaky.
Undoubtedly a confidence thing too - we've not been great and realistically should be winning here, so weight of expectation plus bad form is never a good thing
For a team known for playing good passing football, we are shocking at playing out from the back sometimes
Raul has been quiet too (and yes I appreciate he hasn't had much service).
Not sure about Raul either, he's done naff all and needs a break. Go false 9 with Wilson or Chucky up top and get Kevin at LW. Burnley's line is so high that a quick forward will have so many chances to get in behind
After last weeks debacle with the odd substitutions the next few minutes could be interesting. Shore things up, press their defence and aim for a third and three points or take ESR and Harry off and put Reed in centre mid???
Personally I think Traore will scare the pants off the back four even though he has been pants lately.
Look strong going forward but so fragile in defence, need a couple more goals early in the 2nd half to kill the game off.
Some good counterattacking but the defence is under pressure yet again because we've lost the central midfield, so 25 yards out Burnley players have too much space and time to play a through ball into the area behind our defenders.
Quote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 06:19:32 PMNot sure about Raul either, he's done naff all and needs a break. Go false 9 with Wilson or Chucky up top and get Kevin at LW. Burnley's line is so high that a quick forward will have so many chances to get in behind
I would even settle for Bassey up front rather than CB.And he's on a roll.
Quote from: Jules on December 13, 2025, 05:57:21 PMIm never confident of winning even when we score as I just know we cannot remain tight and keep clean sheets. FFS
::thumb::
Agreed. As long as we don't improve Bassey's spot for defense...I'm never going to feel good with only a 1 run lead. He doesn't read plays well enough. Or he's not coached to read defenses the right way.
Glad Robinson is getting minutes because he's woefully out of shape.
Unbelievably bad ball retention!
If we are fielding a team with no bite in midfield we really can't afford to keep giving the ball away!
This really shouldn't be a hard game if we can only play with a bit of control.
They are not going to just give up and are guaranteed to score again at this rate
Iwobi has become a liability and needs to be subbed!
He can't pass to save his life and I'm really concerned it's because he's putting Country before Fulham!
Many times this season I've felt we were playing well despite being behind/drawing the game, this time the opposite is true. We are playing poorly despite leading. Our defending is terrible. Defenders are having pretty poor games and they are passing through our midfield with ease. One of Iwobi/Wilson/Chukwueze/Raul needs to come of for Lukic (or even Reed/TC). This just doesn't seem to be working at all. They are carving us open with ease. If it weren't for Leno we'd be in deep trouble.
Leno potentially motm material against a team written off by many and missing key players. Boy oh boy we have a lot of work to do!!!
It sucks because Spurs have two players in their defense that I think would greatly improve our defense...yet..
Well, it's Spurs.
We really need to shore up the back in the 2nd half. Berge is also incredibly slow. He's definitely now Paulina.
Quote from: FFC007 on December 13, 2025, 06:09:44 PMCan't have this turning into a basketball match or it'll be very uncomfortable.
With a positive attacking mindset we can win this 5-4.
Quote from: St Eve on December 13, 2025, 06:13:44 PMIwobi's passing has been awful
I do worry that when Iwobi doesn't play well we don't quite click.
Our back 4 and Iwobi have been shocking. I think I would bring Lukic on for Iwobi
Quote from: St Eve on December 13, 2025, 06:29:08 PMOur back 4 and Iwobi have been shocking. I think I would bring Lukic on for Iwobi
Not sure that's clever for 45 mins. Change the striker first and start applying pressure higher up the pitch to disrupt them
No subs it seems!
Great tackle from Calvin. Broja could have been 1 on 1 with Leno there. Poor start of the half.
Chuk and ESR looking formidable. Keep it up.
ESR's passing looks sharp in the second half too, so far.
As this doesn't seem to be an overly physical game I think I'd like King on now.
Oh Chuk. Am I watching 2 relegation sides?
Quote from: SP on December 13, 2025, 06:39:56 PMAs this doesn't seem to be an overly physical game I think I'd like King on now.
Who would he replace, Iwobi?
As ESR and Chuk have looked dangerous I'm guessing they'll be subbed off.
Lino got that wrong.
Subs Marco, please!
Quote from: Fulham 1879 on December 13, 2025, 06:42:48 PMAs ESR and Chuk have looked dangerous I'm guessing they'll be subbed off.
Almost guaranteed
Another great save by Leno.
Terrible pass from ESR, Leno to the rescue yet again
Great assist from ESR there
Okay, he can sub ESR today
Bassey saves us but he's too selfish on the counter attack
Bassey is so damn erratic at times lol.
That should be game over
What the actual f*ck are we doing at the back
Wtf is Bassey doing?
Quote from: SerbianLad on December 13, 2025, 06:44:55 PMBassey saves us but he's too selfish on the counter attack
He was brilliant until the shot
This is ridiculous
Quote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 06:45:27 PMWhat the actual f*ck are we doing at the back
Nothing that's good.
ESR nearly gives away a goal there, terrible back pass.
ESR and King doing blind passes, they really must have the same coach
WTF are they doing, absolute shambles at the back, thank god for Leno
Yes!
Get in Harry!
Harold Wilson!!
Wilson what a player!
King Harry!!! My main man.
Subs now please!
Great finish, thank god we didn't sell Harry
Wilson!!!
We need some fresh legs and we need a 3rd goal
Yeeeeees
Outstanding counter attack.
I flipping love Harold Wilson
Thank heavens!
Thank god for Wilson. The mans rescuing us every game
Chuck did well too.
Super Harry Wilson ::scarf::
I don't know who is MotM, Leno or Mr Wales
Quote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 06:47:48 PMChuck did well too.
Amazing what we're actually capable of when we have quick wingers and break at pace, mistifying why we didn't do it for the first dozen or so games. Amazing to see Chucky and Jedi absolutely bombing down the left wing
Now let's boost our goal average
Take Anderson off so he doesn't get his second yellow....
I love Harry Wilson. Such a class finish again.
Did no one tell the Burnley CBs that neither Harry nor Chucky possess a right foot?
Quote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 06:47:48 PMChuck did well too.
Tete did well to stop their dangerous attack too. Berge carried the ball well after that and then Chukwueze with a superb pass and Wilson with as superb finish. Lots of good things about that goal. Our defence is still terrible though.
Broja is a real wet wipe.
Not sure about bringing subs on now as it may unsettle us even more.
Better to just tighten up and hit on the break.
We need 4!
Hopefully that will stop some of you from moaning every other minute.
It's depressing coming on Matchday Thread. ::wink::
ESR to Chuk to Wilson and a great finish. Glad we didn't buy Broja. He's spent the whole match trying to get a player sent off.
Quote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 06:48:52 PMQuote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 06:47:48 PMChuck did well too.
Amazing what we're actually capable of when we have quick wingers and break at pace, mistifying why we didn't do it for the first dozen or so games. Amazing to see Chucky and Jedi absolutely bombing down the left wing
I agree yet I was really pleased Chuk didn't play it to Robinson because that is what we always do. He switched it up and it led to a goal.
Quote from: Coastwalker on December 13, 2025, 06:50:37 PMHopefully that will stop some of you from moaning every other minute.
It's depressing coming on Matchday Thread. ::wink::
Have you been watching our defence? Seriously, it's hardly surprising people are nervous and critical (it's not moaning btw), our defence has been so worrying.
As I said on the transfer thread in summer... not selling Wilson was out best bit of business.
Quote from: Coastwalker on December 13, 2025, 06:50:37 PMHopefully that will stop some of you from moaning every other minute.
It's depressing coming on Matchday Thread. ::wink::
I'll stop moving about our defence when stop being sh!t
Can we please take Raul off for a rest now we've got a 2 goal lead. They're pushing up even more so even dare I say it Adama there just to be a pace merchant will be enough
Quote from: FulhamKC on December 13, 2025, 06:51:37 PMQuote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 06:48:52 PMQuote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 06:47:48 PMChuck did well too.
Amazing what we're actually capable of when we have quick wingers and break at pace, mistifying why we didn't do it for the first dozen or so games. Amazing to see Chucky and Jedi absolutely bombing down the left wing
I agree yet I was really pleased Chuk didn't play it to Robinson because that is what we always do. He switched it up and it led to a goal.
Nearly a copy cat goal of Tete's against Spuds.
We're still terrible. What on earth are we doing defensively
Marco make a sub pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease
Broja looks like an elongated Jon Rahm. Maybe he needs the ball teed up first.
Quote from: demeant0r on December 13, 2025, 06:53:41 PMQuote from: Coastwalker on December 13, 2025, 06:50:37 PMHopefully that will stop some of you from moaning every other minute.
It's depressing coming on Matchday Thread. ::wink::
I'll stop moving about our defence when stop being sh!t
Aye... I dont understand how anyone can watch this defensive display and be happy. We are just as likely to concede 3 more as score 3 more
These will be an unbelievably 3 points given the way we seemed determined to shoot ourselves in the foot.
Quote from: Fulham 1879 on December 13, 2025, 06:58:30 PMBroja looks like an elongated Jon Rahm. Maybe he needs the ball teed up first.
I think their physio enjoyed sticking a tampon up his nose.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on December 13, 2025, 06:58:44 PMQuote from: demeant0r on December 13, 2025, 06:53:41 PMQuote from: Coastwalker on December 13, 2025, 06:50:37 PMHopefully that will stop some of you from moaning every other minute.
It's depressing coming on Matchday Thread. ::wink::
I'll stop moving about our defence when stop being sh!t
Aye... I dont understand how anyone can watch this defensive display and be happy. We are just as likely to concede 3 more as score 3 more
And I don't think anyone is moaning. It's justifiable criticism.
Quote from: SerbianLad on December 13, 2025, 06:57:12 PMWe're still terrible. What on earth are we doing defensively
Agreed. Tete not looking his usual self. Robinson understandably needs more game time to settle. More worried about bassey and Anderson. Good that AFCON will force a change to that partnership and will give others a chance.
Now get some flipping subs on Marco!
Raul should be warmed up by now!
Quote from: rusty shackleford on December 13, 2025, 06:58:44 PMQuote from: demeant0r on December 13, 2025, 06:53:41 PMQuote from: Coastwalker on December 13, 2025, 06:50:37 PMHopefully that will stop some of you from moaning every other minute.
It's depressing coming on Matchday Thread. ::wink::
I'll stop moving about our defence when stop being sh!t
Aye... I dont understand how anyone can watch this defensive display and be happy. We are just as likely to concede 3 more as score 3 more
Let's not forget this is against a team that has one of the worst attacks in the league and it's against negative football Parker
I am stunned that we've not made any subs with a QF on Weds
10 clear of Burnley now, and Wolves who've essentially gone already...
Looks like our Afcon players are already on the plane.
Quote from: cookieg on December 13, 2025, 07:01:58 PMLooks like our Afcon players are already on the plane.
I wouldn't include Chuck in that.
How are we getting dominated by Burnley?
This is quite poor, Marco I know we're winning but are we watching the same game?
Burnley's defense is atrocious. That should have been 4.
How did Robinson not score
I have never seen us give the ball away when under such little pressure against such poor opposition!
Good to see Robinson still cant shoot
Robinson has been quite poor today. At fault for their goal and attack is not much better.
He's going to take ESR off for King isn't he, which is ironic given there's about 5 players who I would take off first
Good subs. Should have happened earlier.
King false 9?
Quote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 07:03:40 PMQuote from: cookieg on December 13, 2025, 07:01:58 PMLooks like our Afcon players are already on the plane.
I wouldn't include Chuck in that.
Agree I think he's been excellent on the ball today. Fantastic range of passing
Quote from: SP on December 13, 2025, 06:49:32 PMBroja is a real wet wipe.
Yet he hasn't freshened up their attack :slap:
Does Parker survive?
Leno motm for me
What are our cb's and Tete doing there? Leno saves us again
We're determined to let them back into this game
Bassey on that replay, is he drunk??? Just running about in no mans land lol. Cuenca will hopefully provide more solidity for the next month or so
Our defenders stood still there. 2-3
Despite his goal today, Bassey has given a 4/10 performance
Oh ffs
Bassey & Robinson are the chuckle brothers, f*ck me if we don't win this game
Sure who didnt see that coming
::angry::
I dont care if we in this match... this has been utter shyte
Quote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 07:15:31 PMBassey & Robinson are the chuckle brothers, f*ck me if we don't win this game
as if it wont be bad enough if we dont win, now I have to...
Wear something nice will you
Quote from: Jurassic Parker on December 13, 2025, 07:16:31 PMQuote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 07:15:31 PMBassey & Robinson are the chuckle brothers, f*ck me if we don't win this game
as if it wont be bad enough if we dont win, now I have to...
Wear something nice will you
Take him out for dinner first
This whole backline needs a fire lit under their asses, shambolic defending, we should be out of sight
As bad as our defence has been, Marco's game management here has been absolutely minging
Why on earth do we always make things so difficult for ourselves?!
Now we have five defenders??? Against Burnley???
Silva needs to go. What shocking subs
Traore's first touch is a give away, que sera
Careful lads, no moaning.
Quote from: Super Mick on December 13, 2025, 07:19:13 PMSilva needs to go. What shocking subs
I don't mind the subs
6 minutes what the fluff.
Six mins, enough time for an equaliser
6 minutes? where do they get these numbers from?
A defensive midfield that can't control the midfield against Burnley needs to a pensioned off.
Where on earth has 6 mins come from
I think our defenders need a Magath-style cross country punishment run.
Quote from: FFC007 on December 13, 2025, 07:19:56 PM6 minutes what the fluff.
Broja laid on the ground for about 5
Absolute shambles. Robinson, awful. Jimenez should not have been out there just walking all the time.. Our right back Tete, hopeless, that sums up both full backs.
Only decent performance was our welsh wizard. Take a bow Mr. Wilson.
Quote from: SerbianLad on December 13, 2025, 07:19:38 PMQuote from: Super Mick on December 13, 2025, 07:19:13 PMSilva needs to go. What shocking subs
I don't mind the subs
Not sure I wanted to see us playing a back five plus two defensive minds against this lot!
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on December 13, 2025, 07:20:46 PMI think our defenders need a Magath-style cross country punishment run.
Covered in cheese paste!
Quote from: jarv on December 13, 2025, 07:20:56 PMAbsolute shambles. Robinson, awful. Jimenez should not have been out there just walking all the time.. Our right back Tete, hopeless, that sums up both full backs.
Only decent performance was our welsh wizard. Take a bow Mr. Wilson.
I thought Leno was great today too
The King sub is such a weird one, he's basically not touched the ball or impacted the game because he's being played miles out of position
Quote from: jarv on December 13, 2025, 07:20:56 PMAbsolute shambles. Robinson, awful. Jimenez should not have been out there just walking all the time.. Our right back Tete, hopeless, that sums up both full backs.
Only decent performance was our welsh wizard. Take a bow Mr. Wilson.
Wrong, ESR, Chuk and Leno have all given good, even MotM (in Leno's case), performances
Quote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 07:21:20 PMQuote from: SerbianLad on December 13, 2025, 07:19:38 PMQuote from: Super Mick on December 13, 2025, 07:19:13 PMSilva needs to go. What shocking subs
I don't mind the subs
Neither do Burnley
Not sure I wanted to see us playing a back five plus two defensive minds against this lot!
Quote from: jarv on December 13, 2025, 07:20:56 PMAbsolute shambles. Robinson, awful. Jimenez should not have been out there just walking all the time.. Our right back Tete, hopeless, that sums up both full backs.
Only decent performance was our welsh wizard. Take a bow Mr. Wilson.
ESR and Chuck both decent, Leno too.
Quote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 07:17:44 PMAs bad as our defence has been, Marco's game management here has been absolutely minging
Post match interviews will tell us a lot about his demeanour going forward into January.
Quote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 07:21:20 PMQuote from: SerbianLad on December 13, 2025, 07:19:38 PMQuote from: Super Mick on December 13, 2025, 07:19:13 PMSilva needs to go. What shocking subs
I don't mind the subs
Not sure I wanted to see us playing a back five plus two defensive minds against this lot!
True, but we are really struggling defensively. It needed to be done. King as a false 9 wasn't working either, hence Adama sub.
Quote from: SerbianLad on December 13, 2025, 07:21:58 PMQuote from: jarv on December 13, 2025, 07:20:56 PMAbsolute shambles. Robinson, awful. Jimenez should not have been out there just walking all the time.. Our right back Tete, hopeless, that sums up both full backs.
Only decent performance was our welsh wizard. Take a bow Mr. Wilson.
I thought Leno was great today too
two goals and a nervy finish will
unfortunately take away from how brilliant he has been, which is unfortunate but its the life of a goalkeeper that people see the two goals and not the 6 it couldve been
Sky: "90+4: Bassey outmuscles Broja and then issues a reminder to his team-mates to concentrate."
Rich coming from Bassey!
Leno 9/10
Defence 4/10
I don't think an away win has ever pissed me off so much
Thank god for that
Best thing about this match is that it's over.
Newcastle is going to look at this defensive performance and lick their lips
Quote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 07:25:37 PMI don't think an away win has ever pissed me off so much
Aye, Thankful for the points, as we desperately need them.... but what an awful display. Any half decent side would have spanked us
C'mon guys. We just broke a 74 year losing streak.
I can't believe this but I was more upbeat after Man City at home than I am with an away win today
A wins a win! Good attacking performance.
Quote from: demeant0r on December 13, 2025, 07:26:56 PMNewcastle is going to look at this defensive performance and lick their lips
If we play like this against Newcastle we concede 5+ goals easily and I don't think they'll be as poor defensively. Massive improvement needed.
Quote from: FulhamKC on December 13, 2025, 07:27:10 PMC'mon guys. We just broke a 74 year losing streak.
Burnley were shocking
None of our back 4 were anything better than a 4/10 and neither Bassey nor Robinson were even that.
Berge struggled to impose himself on the midfield and Lukic added nothing after he came on.
The King experiment failed but fair enough for trying it.
Iwobi had a stinker too.
Plaudits to Wilson, Leno and Chuck.
Not sure why we didn't see Kevin, I think he could have been a real threat up against the Burnley defence.
My god, always happy to get a win and to also break the Turf Moor hoodoo, but my god did we make that difficult on ourselves! ::wine::
We made really tough work of that. Burnley were absolutely awful. But so was our defence
Quote from: FulhamKC on December 13, 2025, 07:27:10 PMC'mon guys. We just broke a 74 year losing streak.
We played as if we had the weight of that record on our shoulders!
Quote from: Deeping_white on December 13, 2025, 07:22:21 PMThe King sub is such a weird one, he's basically not touched the ball or impacted the game because he's being played miles out of position
I suppose that the idea is that if he gets a lucky break then he is quick away. Marco did this with the Leeds fella James
Jesus! Three points but how painful was that!
Why am I still moaning, because despite Burnley never giving up they were as poor as any PL team I've ever seen.
We made it such a struggle but if I try to be positive we lowered our performance to their level and still won. On another day, against better opposition we raise our game and play better.
In an hour I'll just be happy we won! ::wine::
Quote from: Twig on December 13, 2025, 07:21:56 PMQuote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on December 13, 2025, 07:20:46 PMI think our defenders need a Magath-style cross country punishment run.
Covered in cheese paste!
Hard to forget Felix Magath and his theory about curing injuries with cheese.
Lucky to win that but big thanks to Leno and Wilson.
Quote from: Willham on December 13, 2025, 07:27:46 PMA wins a win! Good attacking performance.
Until Silva gave us no attack and let them back in!