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Oh boy we're in our neon tops! The win is in the bag.
It appears Marco's aim is to secure a draw with this lineup. FFS!
What mimute for Lukic's yellow? Im guessing 26th
Quote from: rusty shackleford on October 03, 2025, 08:02:27 PMWhat mimute for Lukic's yellow? Im guessing 26th
He'll start fouling after we first concede. Hard to say when that will be though.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on October 03, 2025, 08:02:27 PMWhat mimute for Lukic's yellow? Im guessing 26th
Oh, it's happening in the first half. ::thumb::
Any Streans ?
They are pressing and we look nervous
We always seem to knock it about at the back, only for someone to hoof it upfield anyway. It's been like this for a while but the tactics haven't been adjusted.
Not really sure what we're doing tactics wise here. Looks like the CB's have been told to pump it long over the top, which ironically would've been better for Adama...
No out ball. Can't get out of our own half. Team selection far too negative. System not working at all. We cannot play without a target man.
Matter of time before Bournemouth score
We can't play out from the back, our long balls tend to just come back and our ball retention is poor. So far so good.
Watching from behind the sofa I'm afraid.
This is rubbish. Just not working at all.
Terrible from Castagne there
Don't worry lads, just 80 minutes to hold on.
How have we been done by a long ball there again? Bassey and Andersen need to seriously get their heads in gear
Going to be a long, long night.
Far too much messing around at the back with this press on top of us
He has to change the system and bring the young striker on.
Wilson ruined that counter completely
We look like were playing against prime barca
How long before we can start asking tough questions of Silva's selection and tactics? We look so undercooked in every game with no identity
Need to get in their half.
Commentator
" Bournemouth are buzzing with confidence here"
No **** we are here as an defence against attack training game, they don't need to worry about conceding
It seems like Lukic is injured
Playing Wilson in a front 3 is just nonsense when you need those players to be able to retain possession.
Him and Castagne on the right just means we're never going to be able to do anything on that side of the pitch.
Lukic might have to get his yellow from the bench this week
How many chances do we give up overplaying at the back and losing the ball...
Don't bring TC on... bring a striker on and put Iwobi in CM....
Marco does my head in
Yep looked like groin. That's not good.
Ironically Cairney for Lukic could conceivably give us a bit more forward movement.
What a god awful pass from Wilson there. Shoulda had a 3 on 1.
Complete dross so far.
TC for Lukic might be a blessing in disguise today. Need someone to control this game
Cairney on
don't like that sub.
https://streamed.pk/watch/bournemouth-vs-fulham-2267135/alpha/7
It is worrying when TC has to come on so early.
Marco's body language already looks like we're gonna lose
Wilson having a stinker as well. So much to question in these tactics, might as well have gone JKA and Adama up top with 3 in midfield if hoofball is order of the day
We're set up, and playing like we're a non league team playing a premier league team...
Absolute rubbish.
Quote from: Twig on October 03, 2025, 08:13:55 PMIronically Cairney for Lukic could conceivably give us a bit more forward movement.
TC doesn't have any aggression left in him; he's capable of holding the ball for about 10 minutes
We played better with Adama up top
We got zero physical ability up top. Ball is not sticking at all
Gotta hope for a break away
Tactics terrible. We look absolutely appalling
No idea what Marco is already moaning about. Would do well to focus on our tactics and set up.
Quote from: cookieg on October 03, 2025, 08:15:25 PMIt is worrying when TC has to come on so early.
Indeed. I'm not sure he has more than 30 minutes in him. Fingers crossed.
Looks like everyone is positive about this game.
Quote from: LPNCanadian on October 03, 2025, 08:17:01 PMQuote from: Twig on October 03, 2025, 08:13:55 PMIronically Cairney for Lukic could conceivably give us a bit more forward movement.
TC doesn't have any aggression left in him; he's capable of holding the ball for about 10 minutes
Let's see.
This really is woeful
Quote from: St Eve on October 03, 2025, 08:18:06 PMLooks like everyone is positive about this game.
Pretty dire start. And we always seem to lose against these guys.
Front three not working at all so far. I still think Adama is by far the best option for the striker position out of the non-striker players.
We do not play fast enough to warrant continually trying to play out from the back. We lose the ball about 70% of the time. The other 30% we end up panicking and just hoofing it up to no one.
I said on an earlier thread this wasn't the day for short passing and that's all that we're doing and it's awful. Marco needs his head absolutely sorting out
That goal kick sums it up, play it to the CB and keeper under pressure, and then to Diop who is like Bambi with the ball at his feet and he chips it out for a throw. Is this really what we spent all week planning?
Quote from: St Eve on October 03, 2025, 08:18:06 PMLooks like everyone is positive about this game.
I'm positive we will struggle this game.
Absurd play off our goal kick. This press is killing us
Fulham are without key attacking players Rodrigo Muniz and Raul Jimenez.
The team has shown a tendency to lose games from winning positions, having lost more such games than any other team in the last two seasons.
It's honestly tough to watch; we have a lot of defensive players, yet Bournemouth is effortlessly passing the ball
That was better.
Problem is Marco has his favourites,so doesn't like to pull them off early even though they playing terrible.
I don't know why they bother with Alan Smith, he adds nothing more than the pub bore would do?
Quote from: Caedal on October 03, 2025, 08:20:27 PMWe do not play fast enough to warrant continually trying to play out from the back. We lose the ball about 70% of the time. The other 30% we end up panicking and just hoofing it up to no one.
We kind of need to with this lineup. We have no one that can hold the ball up of we go long
Bournemouth are not the type of team that plays finesse or Tiki-taka football.
They scratch, claw, fight and try to manhandle their opponents.
Wilson has been absolutely terrible. There is absolutely no way Kevin, ESR or Chuk wouldn't be an improvement
We've looked a bit more balanced with TC out there as we can actually move the ball about a bit. Wilson still having a stinker
Bring on jka, cant get any worse going forward
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on October 03, 2025, 08:22:05 PMThat was better.
Been a bit better since TC came on, he's dictating things a bit more in midfield which we were really lacking
Quote from: Caedal on October 03, 2025, 08:25:36 PMWilson has been absolutely terrible. There is absolutely no way Kevin, ESR or Chuk wouldn't be an improvement
Not his finest so far tonight that's for sure.
Quote from: AustrianGeezer on October 03, 2025, 08:26:26 PMBring on jka, cant get any worse going forward
I gotta say I agree second half. He's at very least a big unit and we need something to aim for up top
Yes TC has given us a bit more balance in midfield and a bit more control.
Looking a little better since Cairney came on.
wtf no foul on sessignon?
ALB just acored another for a equaliser against Liverpool u21s 👀
I've got a feeling we're gonna nick this!...you heard it here first!
Wilson needs to come off at half time.
If only we had a bit of presence upfront. Wilson is a very small man.
Wilson ffs
Quote from: Mark O'Silver on October 03, 2025, 08:29:10 PMI've got a feeling we're gonna nick this!...you heard it here first!
How dare you think positive
Despite Marco's insistence, I don't see how JKA could actually do worse than Wilson has so far
eating my words regarding cairney. helping us
Quote from: St Eve on October 03, 2025, 08:30:25 PMQuote from: Mark O'Silver on October 03, 2025, 08:29:10 PMI've got a feeling we're gonna nick this!...you heard it here first!
How dare you think positive
Do you think we're playing well?
Quote from: Caedal on October 03, 2025, 08:25:36 PMWilson has been absolutely terrible. There is absolutely no way Kevin, ESR or Chuk wouldn't be an improvement
He's not a PL quality footballer. Yes he scores goals, but is crap at everything else, you can't carry him.
Last year, the top Wilson games were as a sub, and the team definitely got a lift. Personally, I don't think he's starter material, but I still have a soft spot for him; that's just how I see it.
Harry Wilson is nowhere near good enough. Great super sub, has an eye for goal, but too small too slow and not technically gifted enough to be a regular EPL starter. Move Iwobi to the right and bring on Kevin.
Quote from: Twig on October 03, 2025, 08:31:17 PMQuote from: St Eve on October 03, 2025, 08:30:25 PMQuote from: Mark O'Silver on October 03, 2025, 08:29:10 PMI've got a feeling we're gonna nick this!...you heard it here first!
How dare you think positive
Do you think we're playing well?
I think since the first 15 minutes we have grown into the game despite a recognized striker. I tend to be positive
One thing I notice about Bournemouth, they underperform when they are favorite to win. They are more dangerous when they are the underdog, especially against top tier teams.
Hopefully, Fulham can put Bournemouth to sleep and steal a point today.
Quote from: itombomb on October 03, 2025, 08:31:22 PMQuote from: Caedal on October 03, 2025, 08:25:36 PMWilson has been absolutely terrible. There is absolutely no way Kevin, ESR or Chuk wouldn't be an improvement
He's not a PL quality footballer. Yes he scores goals, but is crap at everything else, you can't carry him.
Bit harsh, he's scored some absolutely crucial goals for us many times. Terrible today though , needs subbing , but he's easily PL standard generally speaking
Another mistake from Wilson
He'll probably score now but Wilson has been absolutely dreadful. Doesn't seem able to execute the simplest of passes and his touch has been very poor as well.
I want 0-0 and I'll be happy
Pretty poor game of football so far
Bit harsh, he's scored some absolutely crucial goals for us many times. Terrible today though , needs subbing , but he's easily PL standard generally speaking
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Technically he is top class, athletically he is lower division.
Cairney has completely changed the game, sews having a decentish one too
Finally good move from Wilson, terrible from Cairney there though
Feel like we're gonna concede soon. This tends to happen when we're on the front foot for some time
Yeah TC is our best player by some distance.
Bournemouth player talking to the ref, isn't that a card if it's not the captain?
Bournemouth seem to be running out of ideas
King and TC our best players so far.
Weve been the better side since the dirge first 15
Did josh king get moved to striker??
Quote from: SerbianLad on October 03, 2025, 08:40:51 PMKing and TC our best players so far.
Thought kings been fairly poor by his standards so far, Sess and TC the most assured so for for us. Masterclass on controlling the centre of the park from Tom. Calming things down incredibly
For the bemoaning of the sub, TC has changed this game 100%. Looks the only player in either team comfortable with the ball in these conditions. Just need someone as a focal point for King & Iwobi to play off. I reckon maybe Chuku/Kevin for Iwobi as well in the second half, you have to take Wilson out for JKA or Chuku at the bare minimum
Quote from: SerbianLad on October 03, 2025, 08:38:35 PMFinally good move from Wilson, terrible from Cairney there though
the pass to him took a wicked deflection and was spinning wildly and spun off tcs first touch. i knew you would be the first to criticise him. and not give him any credit for all the good stuff he's done.
so biased.
i take back the not praising bit
Quote from: Twig on October 03, 2025, 08:31:17 PMQuote from: St Eve on October 03, 2025, 08:30:25 PMQuote from: Mark O'Silver on October 03, 2025, 08:29:10 PMI've got a feeling we're gonna nick this!...you heard it here first!
How dare you think positive
Do you think we're playing well?
[/quo,te]No I don't at all but I think Boremuff will get immensely frustrated and we will step in...the rest is history...It's written in the Stars.
Quote from: TC's Sporran on October 03, 2025, 08:43:51 PMQuote from: SerbianLad on October 03, 2025, 08:38:35 PMFinally good move from Wilson, terrible from Cairney there though
the pass to him took a wicked deflection and was spinning wildly and spun off tcs first touch. i knew you would be the first to criticise him. and not give him any credit for all the good stuff he's done.
so biased.
I literally said he's been our best player alongside King? How's that not giving him credit? In that moment, he was poor though, I don't see how anyone can argue otherwise.
Quote from: TC's Sporran on October 03, 2025, 08:43:51 PMQuote from: SerbianLad on October 03, 2025, 08:38:35 PMFinally good move from Wilson, terrible from Cairney there though
the pass to him took a wicked deflection and was spinning wildly and spun off tcs first touch. i knew you would be the first to criticise him. and not give him any credit for all the good stuff he's done.
so biased.
i take back the not praising bit
? He literally just said TC and king been our best players
Selfish from Alex.
Josh looks absolutely knackered.
Wilson has been Bournemouth's best player I think, half the attacking situations they've ended up with start with him giving them the ball
Chuk and Kevin for Iwobi and Wilson
We've got Ferrari (Kevin) and Mercedes (Chuk) chilling on the bench, but we're rolling with Toyota (Wilson). I'll be back in 60 minutes, and then Marco can make some substitutions.
Yes it hasn't exactly been a classic so far has it?
Also think teams have twigged our weakness is going long over Andersen's head because he gets done for pace, which isn't ideal
I'd like to see Adama on at halftime
Quote from: Deeping_white on October 03, 2025, 08:49:02 PMAlso think teams have twigged our weakness is going long over Andersen's head because he gets done for pace, which isn't ideal
They worked it out last season to be honest. Didn't Evanilson score one like that against us?
An awful half of football, not helped by the conditions.
Marco HAS to bring on the young striker for Wilson at HT
Diop has been impressive defensively and after the opening 20-25 minutes where his passing was a bit erratic, he actually had some good forward passes too. King is starting to fade.
was very worried for us in the first 10. we actually look ok in transition but nothing dangerous centrally movement wise
TC has made a huge difference, his link up play has been impressive. His problem is that we are too one sided so he finds options going out to our left but little on our right.
Quote from: Caedal on October 03, 2025, 08:49:58 PMAn awful half of football, not helped by the conditions.
Marco HAS to bring on the young striker for Wilson at HT
Agree Adama over chuk might actually be the call, we're lacking a physical presence up there
Quote from: SerbianLad on October 03, 2025, 08:50:22 PMDiop has been impressive defensively and after the opening 20-25 minutes where his passing was a bit erratic, he actually had some good forward passes too. King is starting to fade.
thought this system would suit Cuenca but he's looked ok Diop
Very even game. Boscombe are getting frustrated. Wilson is struggling. Diop has played well after a long absence. Would like to see some long range shots in the second half
Quote from: LPNCanadian on October 03, 2025, 08:17:01 PMQuote from: Twig on October 03, 2025, 08:13:55 PMIronically Cairney for Lukic could conceivably give us a bit more forward movement.
TC doesn't have any aggression left in him; he's capable of holding the ball for about 10 minutes
Hmmm still think that?
I don't like to single out players and I've already criticised him 2 times in this thread, but Wilson has been appalling. One of his worst games in a Fulham shirt. Needs to be subbed off at half time. One of Adama/Chukwuese/Kevin/ESR/JKA needs to come on for him.
Quote from: Deeping_white on October 03, 2025, 08:49:02 PMAlso think teams have twigged our weakness is going long over Andersen's head because he gets done for pace, which isn't ideal
Its especially a problem when Tete isn't playing.
We've improved significantly since Cairney came on. His passing had been accurate and he has some vision.
Terrible weather, a rough game, and I've got to head to work. I could really use some good vibes right now, Fulham.
Quote from: Twig on October 03, 2025, 08:51:52 PMTC has made a huge difference, his link up play has been impressive. His problem is that we are too one sided so he finds options going out to our left but little on our right.
Its actually that the options to his left are much better players than the options to his right.
Things changed for the better with the enforced introduction of Cairney. I'll take 0-0 at HT given the circs.
Quote from: hongkongfulham on October 03, 2025, 08:52:27 PMQuote from: SerbianLad on October 03, 2025, 08:50:22 PMDiop has been impressive defensively and after the opening 20-25 minutes where his passing was a bit erratic, he actually had some good forward passes too. King is starting to fade.
thought this system would suit Cuenca but he's looked ok Diop
Both Diop and Cuenca have been pretty much faultless this season when given a chance. Good to have many good options at the back.
I hate interviewing the coaches at half time
Quote from: itombomb on October 03, 2025, 08:54:10 PMQuote from: Twig on October 03, 2025, 08:51:52 PMTC has made a huge difference, his link up play has been impressive. His problem is that we are too one sided so he finds options going out to our left but little on our right.
Its actually that the options to his left are much better players than the options to his right.
That's pretty much what I was saying.
Quote from: Twig on October 03, 2025, 08:52:57 PMQuote from: LPNCanadian on October 03, 2025, 08:17:01 PMQuote from: Twig on October 03, 2025, 08:13:55 PMIronically Cairney for Lukic could conceivably give us a bit more forward movement.
TC doesn't have any aggression left in him; he's capable of holding the ball for about 10 minutes
Hmmm still think that?
TC is performing OK ; regardless of my opinion, he stands as the current icon of Fulham. He is the best among the rest, plain and simple..
Much better since Cairney came on. Still a class act. Kevin, AK and SR sometime in the second half and we might get something out of this. Robinson if fit enough.
Quote from: St Eve on October 03, 2025, 08:56:13 PMI hate interviewing the coaches at half time
I'm sure Marco would rather be with the team rather than having to do that.
Are we kicking with the wind in the second half?
Quote from: jayffc on October 03, 2025, 08:45:21 PMQuote from: TC's Sporran on October 03, 2025, 08:43:51 PMQuote from: SerbianLad on October 03, 2025, 08:38:35 PMFinally good move from Wilson, terrible from Cairney there though
the pass to him took a wicked deflection and was spinning wildly and spun off tcs first touch. i knew you would be the first to criticise him. and not give him any credit for all the good stuff he's done.
so biased.
i take back the not praising bit
? He literally just said TC and king been our best players
yeah whilst i was typing my quoted reply. and when i saw his reply i editted mine to say i take back the lack of praise.
i was responding to his cairney terrible post and before mine was posted he added the best player.
do you see?
i take back the wicked deflection it was the wind instead as just shown on the highlights. . but serbian will stick to terrible from cairney.
Subs will be interesting. Conditions suggest Route One is a good approach but with no Muniz or Raul who would get on the end of long balls - King has the pace. Iwobi?
Wilson has been poor. Given the ball away too often with misplaced passes. The game is passing him by. Maybe the conditions, if it is then it ain't gonna get better! On the other hand, we have looked like a much better team since TC came on. I've not always been a fan recently but he has linked the attack and given us a steadier approach. I know he's not the quickest either over the ground or in moving the ball on, but his approach is just what we needed tonight in these conditions.
That half could have been very messy but we weathered the storm. Looked much more composed with TC on but no real attacking threat at the moment.
i think some of the poor control and bad passing might have the weather to blame.
not talking about tc either. iwobi and wilson the main culprits, harry's more down to him.
How Wilson hasn't been hooked at HT is beyond me.
Quote from: Deeping_white on October 03, 2025, 08:47:45 PMWilson has been Bournemouth's best player I think, half the attacking situations they've ended up with start with him giving them the ball
You read my mind!
The wind is doing all sorts. You'd have to think that's bad news with their long ball tactic in effect.
possible foul and an offside yet they still get awarded the corner?
We seldom make changes at HT. With a bit of luck Wilson will silence the critics
In a wet field, a deflected shot can be a winner.
Fulham need to try more outside shots and perhaps get a deflection, a penalty or even an own-goal by Bournemouth.
Quote from: Twig on October 03, 2025, 09:05:31 PMHow Wilson hasn't been hooked at HT is beyond me.
One of Marco's favourites,doesn't want to upset him.
This is around the time we usually concede lol
Sluggish start from HT once again - also seems to be a recurring theme
We haven't come out from half time. Matter of time before they score
Wake up or concede.
Poor start of the half. Wilson and King(who completely faded in this second half) should come off asap.
One way traffic now, need to bring the changes forward
Bernd Leno is man of the match, so far for Fulham.
King would've been booked for that.
They can't be seriously considering this?
So sick of this var shite
I thought they were going to give that
What the hell were they watching that so long for...mental
A phantom VAR.
Diop was just going for the ball.
That was a long VAR check for a nothing incident
Marco silva needs to make changes now
Game is slipping away
Their keeper's kit confuses me.
Well done Harry!
I wish Berge would shoot
Decent effort from Wilson. Superb pass from Iwobi, who's been excellent this half, imo
Quote from: St Eve on October 03, 2025, 09:18:25 PMI wish Berge would shoot
Yeah he had no problem shooting against us :slap:
Bournemouth making subs, we should too
Any chance of a sub Marco?
I got excited when I heard Jimenez was coming on.
60 mins..Time for changes Marco.
When the ball is slippery, a forward can shoot straight at the keeper and get it into the net.
Is Marco's watch broken? We're past 60 mins!
Please take him off
So no 5th card for Lukic
Feels like one moment of quality from either team will win it. Lots of good players on the pitch...
Come on, get those subs on.
PLEEEEEEEEEEASE get Wilson off Marco
Seriously , sub time
At last
Good subs
Kevin and Chuck to the rescue.
Surely the conditions suit Adama?
Who's playing the striker position now?
Get in!
Sessssssssssss
That was beast mode from Bassey.
Get in!!!
Wonder how many Bournemouth fans asked since when Chuku played for Fulham
yesssssssss
Gwarn Sessy boy!!!!!
*** yeah!!
Yes. ::scarf:: ::scarf:: ::scarf::
YESSSSSSSSS
Oh, let's go
Sess doing a Joe Bryan
He's one of our own!!
YES!!!!!
Great pass from Chuk
Great from chuk
Yeeeees
Wonder if Chuk can be retrained as a central playmaker! Passing is silky.
Can always count on our boy
Don't sit back on it Marco,finish them off.
Blimey, watching on TV is so stressful
What a free transfer Ryan was.
excellent!!
sess is fantastic. lovely weight on that ball too
Great sub call by Marco. Great pass. Great finish.
Chukwueze has been superb
Quote from: SerbianLad on October 03, 2025, 09:34:22 PMChukwueze has been superb
Yeah he has. Do we have an option on him?
Alex Iwobi great job eating up clock.
Gets a free kick for all his work.
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on October 03, 2025, 09:31:45 PMWonder if Chuk can be retrained as a central playmaker! Passing is silky.
He can play centrally but you ideally want him cutting inside from out wide
Junk
Ffs. Great goal, tbf
You have to give credit, that was some goal.
Well our defence just got made to look a joke.
Poor defending for me
Thats a loving joke. Great goal, but not an acceptable one for us to concede
Castagne you absolute wuss
Castagne needs to do better there though
Obvs Leno shoulda done better, but Castagne is ass. Such a massive drop off from Tete.
Leno what are you doing
Poor from Leno there....
Leno needs to save it
Quote from: SP on October 03, 2025, 09:38:53 PMPoor defending for me
Of course it was! He should never score from there. I'd expect Ronaldinho not to be able to score from there.
nice goal, always like Semenyo
One minute we're celebrating next we're crying..ffs
Let's hope we don't fold like a pack of cards like Villa.
Leno...
Kevin really not up to speed with the Prem yet.
Playing far too deep since scoring
Can't massively fault Leno because if he stands on top of the near post he's out of position for the ball being squared, case of damned if you do, damned if you don't
Kevin stop the little flicks
Need some more subs. Not sure who I'd sub out or on, but we need to change something again for sure
Kevin looks lost....
Quote from: Twig on October 03, 2025, 09:40:45 PMKevin really not up to speed with the Prem yet.
And our previous record signing from last season barely gets a sniff these days.
Semenyo shredded the Fulham defense there. Castagne needed some help.
Kevin it was too sexy, you not in Shahtar anymore
Poor effort from Kevin there
I like how direct Chuk is.
Here we go.... ::angry::
Well that's that then.
Gutted
Sh*t, that's an amazing goal though
Sickening.
worldie
We knew that was coming
Just like Villa, just back off back off and let them have a free shot
God I hate football so much. Why do I bother?
cairney shouldnt have let him shoot
I really do wonder why it is so hard for this team to hold on to a lead
Unbelievable just like Villa,why can't we hold on to a lead.
There we go. So predictable
Tom you've just undone all your hard work mate
We should of signed him 😂😂😂
Good goal tbf
FFS - as good as he has been today, that is why out of possession TC isn't at the level any more (if he was).
Quote from: Nittany_Joe on October 03, 2025, 09:42:04 PMSemenyo shredded the Fulham defense there. Castagne needed some help.
The touch line was his help, you don't get beaten in that situation, it was weak and slow and he panicked lunging in instead of just shepherding the man.
TC just watched him
Kevin looks out of his depth so far
Forget Europe Marco. Staying up is our goal this season!
I guess that's the difference. Their big money signings do thing like their two goals, ours either don't play or look like they need a long adjustment period.
Good here ain't it?
Seventeen games without scoring.....glad to oblige, Love from Fulham.
We can do that too, you know, coyw
Once again, Fulham from a winning position give up the game.
Why do we hardly ever score worldies?
TC cooked. Not sure why he was brought on over ESR. He legit just watched that goal. No pressure on defense.
Put a striker on now silva you incompetent petulant ****
Well we know that Kusi Asare is not a Silva signing.... A striker on the bench and Smith Rowe and Adama on....
Quote from: Super Mick on October 03, 2025, 09:45:40 PMWhy do we hardly ever score worldies?
Because Silva has coached out long range shooting from the team - we barely take a shot unless its in the box
Would have preferred one of Berge/TC off and Iwobi in the middle and gone completely offensively
Quote from: SanFranFulhamfan on October 03, 2025, 09:45:41 PMTC cooked. Not sure why he was brought on over ESR. He legit just watched that goal. No pressure on defense.
Silva really doesn't rate ESR does he.
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on October 03, 2025, 09:44:56 PMI guess that's the difference. Their big money signings do thing like their two goals, ours either don't play or look like they need a long adjustment period.
Neither Semenyo or Kluivert were big money.
Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on October 03, 2025, 09:47:06 PMQuote from: SanFranFulhamfan on October 03, 2025, 09:45:41 PMTC cooked. Not sure why he was brought on over ESR. He legit just watched that goal. No pressure on defense.
Silva really doesn't rate ESR does he.
I mean he legit said this before the game:
Silva speaking to Sky Sports: Silva on ESR: "I love him. I have to say that, last season, the impact was very good and what I expected for him. He has a specific profile as a player that I really appreciate." #FFC
This team is a mess.
Was that Berge's first ever shot for us?
Arsenal next... we could be in real bother in a few weeks time...
There's literally nobody in the box because we have 4 wingers on the pitch, wtf is Silva doing
There's a striker on the bench. Ridiculous substitution.
Quote from: FFC007 on October 03, 2025, 09:48:59 PMArsenal next... we could be in real bother in a few weeks time...
I said on another thread, I expect Villa to be the first of four straight losses in the league.
Ridiculous not to bring on a striker...
We are never going to get the ball through a low block now with no one up top!
Perilous times now....
Quote from: Deeping_white on October 03, 2025, 09:49:15 PMThere's literally nobody in the box because we have 4 wingers on the pitch, wtf is Silva doing
Winging it?
I personally think we could be in trouble this season. So many issues with the team and the team set up/tactics
Quote from: Caedal on October 03, 2025, 09:52:06 PMI personally think we could be in trouble this season. So many issues with the team and the team set up/tactics
Calm down.
We have both strikers out and still completed
Well be fine
Decent effort from TC there
Quote from: Caedal on October 03, 2025, 09:52:06 PMI personally think we could be in trouble this season. So many issues with the team and the team set up/tactics
I think we're definitely good for 15th-17th, but Silva will probably leave and I think that's where my Jol vibes will kick in.
We're overrated and could be in trouble this season. No easy games like last year.
Close... no cigar.
The negativity and fickleness on these threads makes me sick. Some of you are like spoilt children.
I'm starting to hope the other team scores first as feels like we have a better chance of winning 🤣
At least chukwueze looks good
I think the relegation talk is a tad premature lol. Silva definitely needs to take a look in the mirror though because tactically we've been off it too long in too many games
Quote from: Fulham1959 on October 03, 2025, 09:54:35 PMThe negativity and fickleness on these threads makes me sick. Some of you are like spoilt children.
Football fans universally. Reactionary to the enth degree
Oh my gosh...
Game over
easy peasy
No problem with that one, we had to press for the equaliser
Thrashed in the end.
As I said, collapsed like a pack of cards....
That's my weekend ruined now.... Off to bed.
Quote from: Fulham1959 on October 03, 2025, 09:54:35 PMThe negativity and fickleness on these threads makes me sick. Some of you are like spoilt children.
As a third goes in
Cheerio points👋
Well you have to press for an equalizer so thats just sh1t happens
Quote from: First State on October 03, 2025, 09:54:02 PMWe're overrated and could be in trouble this season. No easy games like last year.
Tbf weve lost all easy games last season
Didn't deserve a 3-1 beating
But hey ho
On we go, November is an easier run of games.
Relegation battle well and fully on
I fcking hate Bournemouth. Just always better than us
Well Tony Khan.... Look at what's happened now and why we didn't sign players earlier....
I hope you now see the problems we have thanks to your incompetence.
At least Chukwueze is gonna be starting after the international break.
Just have to say, this team is NOT getting relegated. We'll be fine..
Quote from: Deeping_white on October 03, 2025, 09:54:54 PMI think the relegation talk is a tad premature lol. Silva definitely needs to take a look in the mirror though because tactically we've been off it too long in too many games
We aren't getting relegated. People who say that are out of their minds.
The promoted teams are much better this season. The team has a massive mentality issue to adversity. We generally come out from half time half asleep.
Marco seems to pick teams to make a point to the board. Plus he constantly picks his favourites despite them being in poor form.
His refusal to play a striker or even bring him on while losing is just shocking
Quote from: Super Mick on October 03, 2025, 09:56:13 PMQuote from: Fulham1959 on October 03, 2025, 09:54:35 PMThe negativity and fickleness on these threads makes me sick. Some of you are like spoilt children.
As a third goes in
Who gives a toss if we lose 2-1 or 3-1 with one minute left to go
Would you have preferred if we sat back and ended the game at 2-1?
Quote from: Super Mick on October 03, 2025, 09:56:13 PMQuote from: Fulham1959 on October 03, 2025, 09:54:35 PMThe negativity and fickleness on these threads makes me sick. Some of you are like spoilt children.
As a third goes in
Doesn't change the truth of the statement.
Its frustrating to lose but was always gonna be tough without both starting strikers
Beaten by two top quality goals that had us scrambling and beaten on break at the end
On we move
I blame the green kits... ::tongue::
Why are our players scared to make a challenge seriously
Quote from: Deeping_white on October 03, 2025, 09:58:04 PMQuote from: ffcne on October 03, 2025, 09:57:27 PMRelegation battle well and fully on
Grow up
Win tonight and same people would be saying European push on
Football fans summed up
brutally punished.
Quote from: andyk on October 03, 2025, 09:58:00 PMJust have to say, this team is NOT getting relegated. We'll be fine..
Great ambition there
We are mentally weak and have massive issues in central midfield. We 💯 are in the relegation mix we can't keep a clean sheet midfield.
Quote from: Fulham1959 on October 03, 2025, 09:54:35 PMThe negativity and fickleness on these threads makes me sick. Some of you are like spoilt children.
Spoilt for paying some of the highest prices in the league?
Quote from: jayffc on October 03, 2025, 09:59:50 PMQuote from: Deeping_white on October 03, 2025, 09:58:04 PMQuote from: ffcne on October 03, 2025, 09:57:27 PMRelegation battle well and fully on
Grow up
Win tonight and same people would be saying European push on
Football fans summed up
We dont look a good team .
Look all over the place
I know this is a controversial point in this day and age, but people are allowed to have different opinions to you that you might not agree with.
That game could have gone either way. Discount the third - it was poo or bust by then. All three goals in the game were excellent finishes but they had the breaks. We weren't outplayed despite our injury problems. I understand the disappointment but there's no call for some of the over-reactions. If Tc's shot had gone in. (and it was very close) we would have come away with an honourable draw, because we wouldn't have been pushing forward so much and they would have been more defensively minded.
There is a really good way, to win games when you go 1 up. It's called scoring another goal. Marco, go read the Book of Alex
Quote from: Caedal on October 03, 2025, 10:02:32 PMI know this is a controversial point in this day and age, but people are allowed to have different opinions to you that you might not agree with.
And people are allowed to tell you they think that opinion is silly and an over reaction ,that's how discussion boards work