Poll
Question:
Who was your FoF MOTM today against Burnley?
Option 1: Leno
votes: 50
Option 2: Tete 🟨 81'
votes: 0
Option 3: Andersen 🟨 37'
votes: 2
Option 4: Bassey ⚽️31'
votes: 3
Option 5: Robinson
votes: 1
Option 6: Berge
votes: 0
Option 7: Iwobi 🔁78'
votes: 0
Option 8: WIlson ⚽️58'
votes: 68
Option 9: E.S. Rowe ⚽️9'
votes: 4
Option 10: Chukwueze
votes: 0
Option 11: Raul 🔁78'
votes: 0
Option 12: King 🔁 78'
votes: 0
Option 13: Lukic 🔁78'
votes: 0
It was good to see Robinson back on the pitch. I know he is probably anxious to get back to 100% so he can be a part of the USMNT for the upcoming World Cup. I do question whether starting was a good choice versus coming off the bench for 20 – 30 minutes. But who am I to tell Marco and the medical team what to do?
Personally, I thought the defending that led to the goals was terrible on both sides. Luckily, Fulham had the better offense with outstanding performances from Wilson and ESR. Wilson is easily my player of the season so far, given how well he has been performing this year.
Anyway, it was good to see Fulham win at Turf Moor for the first time since 1951. So, who was your FoF MOTM and why?
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I think we need a completely new CB pairing, one without Bassey. I can't wait to see if Cuenca can keep Bassey out of the squad when he comes back from AFCON.
Thank f**k for Wilson and Leno, MotM performances.
Many will say Wilson again but I must vote for Leno. I think that nerves played its part tonight but it really was rubbish by both sides.
Entertaining, a bit concerning but the most important thing is 3 points and finally ending the curse. Against Scott Parker of all people.
Made hard work of what could have been an easier result.
ESR continues to look the real deal now, as does Wilson - best form for us. Also Leno's most important performance in a long time, lots of key stops (despite us conceding twice to a terrible attacking side).
Take the points & move on. Burnley ready to return to the Championship. Leno & Chucky MoTM for me.
Leno and Wilson the only real options imo. Leno saved us from embarrassing ourselves by conceding 5-6 goals to the worst attack in the league and Wilson was directly involved in all 3 of our goals. ESR was great for most of the game, but almost gifted them a goal. Chukwueze was pretty good, but he should have done much better in 2 or 3 of our counter attacks. All other starters played poorly and the subs weren't on for long enough to warrant a MOTM vote.
Quote from: demeant0r on December 13, 2025, 07:29:42 PMI think we need a completely new CB pairing, one without Bassey. I can't wait to see if Cuenca can keep Bassey out of the squad when he comes back from AFCON.
Thank f**k for Wilson and Leno, MotM performances.
Absolutely, can't believe how dysfunctional they are together. No understanding at all despite playing together a long time.
Has to be Leno or Wilson. Both were instrumental to the win.
Scoring two set piece goals against Mr Fine Margins is quite poetic, apart from that it was a bag of sh*t. Defence were all awful, tactically not really sure what we were doing (again) and subs made about 15 mins too late. 6 shots away at Championship standard Burnley is also not good enough, Silva needs to earn his keep and make us better on the training ground because we look disjointed. Always happy to win but that was an awful performance and probably down to how bad Burnley are as much as anything. Chucky will be a big miss, fantastic footballer who I can't wait for us to sign permanently, less said the better about Bassey from today. Big chance for Cuenca to make the LCB spot his from now on IMO. Already half way to the magic 40 though so Filham hopefully slightly happier watching down on us.
Wins a win, but I confess to not ever feeling confident even at 3-1.
Hoping the defence can tighten up, Robinson and Bassey struggling on that left side for cohesion tonight.
Still let's celebrate our first win there since 1951 🥳
Wilson, with Leno a close 2nd. The defense should all be buying Leno a drink after that, time and again he bailed them out!
What a shower of sh#t,what do they do for a living.Wilson motm by a country mile
No brainer
Leno and Harry of coarse
Quote from: demeant0r on December 13, 2025, 07:29:42 PMI think we need a completely new CB pairing, one without Bassey. I can't wait to see if Cuenca can keep Bassey out of the squad when he comes back from AFCON.
Thank f**k for Wilson and Leno, MotM performances.
Cuenca and Diop need to start against Newcastle, imo. Andersen has been one of our top 3 worst players in every game since the Man City match(and including Man City match) and Bassey is obviously off to AFCON(but he's been pretty poor and I wouldn't start him even if he wasn't off to AFCON).
How did the commentator ( Andy Hinchcliffe I think) come to the conclusion Iwobi was excellent tonight. I count about 7 times he passed the ball to a Burnley player.
Very very concerned how we play one of the weakest teams and bar us taking our chances, thankfully, along with keeper MOTM. We'd have been made to look like right mugs. What is going on with our team and why does MS not seem to have a proper answer.
Two valuable away wins on the bounce but we made this hard.
Wilson for me. Just in front of Leno. The afcon players looked like their minds were elsewhere and Robinson was understandably rusty.
Sometimes you play well and lose. Sometimes you play not so well and win.
Quote from: SerbianLad on December 13, 2025, 07:37:07 PMQuote from: demeant0r on December 13, 2025, 07:29:42 PMI think we need a completely new CB pairing, one without Bassey. I can't wait to see if Cuenca can keep Bassey out of the squad when he comes back from AFCON.
Thank f**k for Wilson and Leno, MotM performances.
Cuenca and Diop need to start against Newcastle, imo. Andersen has been one of our top 3 worst players in every game since the Man City match(and including Man City match) and Bassey is obviously off to AFCON(but he's been pretty poor and I wouldn't start him even if he wasn't off to AFCON).
I actually like Diop,and find it strange how he keeps being overlooked..As I've always stated Silva has his favourites and doesn't like to upset them.
3 points again - silva out!
Quote from: SerbianLad on December 13, 2025, 07:37:07 PMQuote from: demeant0r on December 13, 2025, 07:29:42 PMI think we need a completely new CB pairing, one without Bassey. I can't wait to see if Cuenca can keep Bassey out of the squad when he comes back from AFCON.
Thank f**k for Wilson and Leno, MotM performances.
Cuenca and Diop need to start against Newcastle, imo. Andersen has been one of our top 3 worst players in every game since the Man City match(and including Man City match) and Bassey is obviously off to AFCON(but he's been pretty poor and I wouldn't start him even if he wasn't off to AFCON).
Silva being obligated to change the pairing the only silver lining to AFCON for me, as he would never change it otherwise. Can't wait to see something else. Beyond tired of those two together.
Wasn't pretty at times, but a vital three points to place us in a respectable position.
Harry Wilson my MoM, he's playing so well currently. Leno did nothing wrong and quite a bit right.
Jedi looked super-rusty in the first half. Better in the second. Hopefully he doesn't have an adverse reaction.
Scott Parker's on thin ice. His team are trying, but the quality isn't there and it's hard to imagine there will be three worse.
Overall, we are a couple of players short of being a good side with our Nigerian internationals starting. Without them....
Quote from: ffcthereligion on December 13, 2025, 07:42:52 PM3 points again - silva out!
No one is saying that. But tonight we just proved once again we have to score 2-3 or more goals every game to win a game and sometimes we score four and still can't win.
Quote from: hopper on December 13, 2025, 07:33:15 PMQuote from: demeant0r on December 13, 2025, 07:29:42 PMI think we need a completely new CB pairing, one without Bassey. I can't wait to see if Cuenca can keep Bassey out of the squad when he comes back from AFCON.
Thank f**k for Wilson and Leno, MotM performances.
Absolutely, can't believe how dysfunctional they are together. No understanding at all despite playing together a long time.
I miss Ream, he was a pair of safe legs.
Quote from: SerbianLad on December 13, 2025, 07:37:07 PMQuote from: demeant0r on December 13, 2025, 07:29:42 PMI think we need a completely new CB pairing, one without Bassey. I can't wait to see if Cuenca can keep Bassey out of the squad when he comes back from AFCON.
Thank f**k for Wilson and Leno, MotM performances.
Cuenca and Diop need to start against Newcastle, imo. Andersen has been one of our top 3 worst players in every game since the Man City match(and including Man City match) and Bassey is obviously off to AFCON(but he's been pretty poor and I wouldn't start him even if he wasn't off to AFCON).
Well it'll most likely be Diop and Cuenca as Andersen will probably be too tired. Bassey is a shadow of his old self from last season.
Alright, who voted for Bassey and Jedi? Own up...
Soooo happy that we've got the three points, but oh my days that was bad,that second half was as bad as I've seen us this season,
Burnley are a Championship side in all but name and tonight they were decimated by injuries and suspensions and yet at times they made us look like relegation candidates,
Robinson was bloody awful but I'll forgive him for that as he's obviously been rushed back but as for Bassey he can go to the AFCON for 6 weeks with my blessings,
A lot of work to do before the Forest game but if we don't tighten up at the back we'll get hammered.
Fine margins between Wilson and Leno but went Wilson involved in all 3 goals
Parker won the midfield battle 1st half - our passing was too slow at times and our back passes were utter poison , they fed on that and kept possession, we were able to capitalize on their mistakes to take the lead . Just went to sleep for both their goals , not forceful enough to clear the lines and punished . I,ll take our first 3 points at Burnley since April 1951 but we should have put that game well and truly to bed
Don't think Calvin Bassey was any worse than
the others, everyone of them seems to
being playing as individuals and not
as a unit. shocking performance from them all.
Wilson was great but for me MOTM Leno, we would have lost without him
Bassey was really poor BUT given how rusty and poor Jedi was, did that put undue pressure on him? That's not a statement by the way but a question.
MoM for me was obviously between Leno and Wilson but I went for the latter. Honourable mentions to ESR who continues to impress since he came back in and Chuck who I desperately want us to sign.
Not sure why Kevin wasn't given a chance because I think he could have bee very effective against a poor Burnley defence.
Bassey was absolutely dreadful imo. Dunno what his pass percentage was but he gave the ball away all the time.
Yeah he got the goal but it was on a plate, when he broke forward and shot there were two player just awaiting a tap in. Cuenca can't some soon enough for me.
Don't overthink it! ::wink:: ::thumb::
Leno for me and that's just on the radio commentary.
Games like this need leaders to support, cajole and rocket when needed and that does not have to be the one with the armband, however that helps. Quite clearly that's another position we need to fill.
Phew a lot of wriggling around in your seat watching that but we got there.Gave the ball away too much ,lacked the ability to hold the ball up front and gave it away which put our defense in lots of tricky positions. Robinson got better as it went on and Tete looked tired .Lenos best match of the season ?
Also thought Iwobi looked out of position tonight . There were huge gaps in the centre of our midfield.
Leno for me with Wilson a close second.
Votes for Bassey and Robinson hahaha. Our two worst players on the pitch (albeit there were several other dreadful performances), gotta love the irony.
On a positive Chukweze, ESR, Leno & Wilson were excellent.
Jiminez however another concern as although in the starting XI anonymous. Some will say the service was lacking, but that is starting to be a theme now.
No one has thrashed Burnley this season. Last week they were down to 10 early and only lost 2-1 at Newcastle. They are on a losing streak, but they are no pushovers.
We would have won easier, if Robinson was match sharp. Both goals were really down to him. The first he ran away from Bassey creating a huge hole, and second he was ball watching and left his man free. Plus he missed a sitter.
Personally I'm going for ESR his work rate was non stop and a well taken tap in.
Quote from: alfie on December 13, 2025, 08:21:15 PMPersonally I'm going for ESR his work rate was non stop and a well taken tap in.
From what I heard from GJ, Leno for me with Harry a close second
I thought Wilson. Chuk and ESR looked really good on the counterattack, which is really encouraging. We lost the midfield against weak opposition (again). Their attacking midfielders had so much space and time to thread the ball behind our defenders. It made our defenders look worse than they are, although I thought Andersen did struggle. MOTM was Wilson for me, closely followed by Leno.
Wilson by a mile!
Leno good but isn't his performance tonight what you pay him a small fortune to do as routine?
ESR also good.
The likes of Bassey, Berge and Anderson were poor today but they did have several good moments in the game.
Tete somehow got caught up in the general apathy but Iwobi's performance sucked and in his position I believe he affected the team negatively more than anyone else.
Wilson not anyone close though Leno made important saves.
Great result but some worrying gaps at times mainly through the middle. Iwobi not a central type midfielder was quite plain to see and a problem position for us currently.
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on December 13, 2025, 07:34:32 PMWins a win, but I confess to not ever feeling confident even at 3-1.
Hoping the defence can tighten up, Robinson and Bassey struggling on that left side for cohesion tonight.
Still let's celebrate our first win there since 1951 🥳
Our winning goal in 1951 was well offside as I recall. No VAR back then.
Quote from: copthornemike on December 13, 2025, 08:10:10 PMOn a positive Chukweze, ESR, Leno & Wilson were excellent.
Jiminez however another concern as although in the starting XI anonymous. Some will say the service was lacking, but that is starting to be a theme now.
But he dropped back and won the ball away from or harried the Burnley players. He does a lot of dirty work and I really rate him.
Quote from: Slaphead in Qatar on December 13, 2025, 07:39:23 PMHow did the commentator ( Andy Hinchcliffe I think) come to the conclusion Iwobi was excellent tonight. I count about 7 times he passed the ball to a Burnley player.
That really hit me hard at the time. He must have been in the bar
Wilson, followed by Leno(for once)
Iwobi worst player- what's happened to this man?
Quote from: Grassy Noel on December 13, 2025, 08:51:21 PMQuote from: SuffolkWhite on December 13, 2025, 07:34:32 PMWins a win, but I confess to not ever feeling confident even at 3-1.
Hoping the defence can tighten up, Robinson and Bassey struggling on that left side for cohesion tonight.
Still let's celebrate our first win there since 1951 🥳
Our winning goal in 1951 was well offside as I recall. No VAR back then.
There was no offside back then!
Burnley ended the game with more xG than us (and our first two goals were both extremely high xG, we didn't create much otherwise and tbh) and they've had 5 big chances. Both are their season highs. So for sure it was a very poor performance and there were many worrying signs, but the important thing is we won in the end. Hopefully some of our players can learn from this and do better in the upcoming games. We'll take the positives (the results first and foremost) and move on. Let's hope we perform much better against Newcastle in the cup.
Quote from: BestOfBrede on December 13, 2025, 09:06:36 PMQuote from: Grassy Noel on December 13, 2025, 08:51:21 PMQuote from: SuffolkWhite on December 13, 2025, 07:34:32 PMWins a win, but I confess to not ever feeling confident even at 3-1.
Hoping the defence can tighten up, Robinson and Bassey struggling on that left side for cohesion tonight.
Still let's celebrate our first win there since 1951 🥳
Our winning goal in 1951 was well offside as I recall. No VAR back then.
There was no offside back then!
It was introduced in 1863 and required 3 not 2 players ahead of the ball. I never liked it then and I don't like it now.
Quote from: Grassy Noel on December 13, 2025, 09:12:21 PMQuote from: BestOfBrede on December 13, 2025, 09:06:36 PMQuote from: Grassy Noel on December 13, 2025, 08:51:21 PMQuote from: SuffolkWhite on December 13, 2025, 07:34:32 PMWins a win, but I confess to not ever feeling confident even at 3-1.
Hoping the defence can tighten up, Robinson and Bassey struggling on that left side for cohesion tonight.
Still let's celebrate our first win there since 1951 🥳
Our winning goal in 1951 was well offside as I recall. No VAR back then.
There was no offside back then!
It was introduced in 1863 and required 3 not 2 players ahead of the ball. I never liked it then and I don't like it now.
If so, I apologise- I thought it was introduced much later!
Not sure how sniffer got away with so many goals!?
Quote from: BestOfBrede on December 13, 2025, 09:16:57 PMQuote from: Grassy Noel on December 13, 2025, 09:12:21 PMQuote from: BestOfBrede on December 13, 2025, 09:06:36 PMQuote from: Grassy Noel on December 13, 2025, 08:51:21 PMQuote from: SuffolkWhite on December 13, 2025, 07:34:32 PMWins a win, but I confess to not ever feeling confident even at 3-1.
Hoping the defence can tighten up, Robinson and Bassey struggling on that left side for cohesion tonight.
Still let's celebrate our first win there since 1951 🥳
Our winning goal in 1951 was well offside as I recall. No VAR back then.
There was no offside back then!
It was introduced in 1863 and required 3 not 2 players ahead of the ball. I never liked it then and I don't like it now.
If so, I apologise- I thought it was introduced much later!
Not sure how sniffer got away with so many goals!?
He cheated. That is why Leeds liked him.
Quote from: BestOfBrede on December 13, 2025, 09:16:57 PMQuote from: Grassy Noel on December 13, 2025, 09:12:21 PMQuote from: BestOfBrede on December 13, 2025, 09:06:36 PMQuote from: Grassy Noel on December 13, 2025, 08:51:21 PMQuote from: SuffolkWhite on December 13, 2025, 07:34:32 PMWins a win, but I confess to not ever feeling confident even at 3-1.
Hoping the defence can tighten up, Robinson and Bassey struggling on that left side for cohesion tonight.
Still let's celebrate our first win there since 1951 🥳
Our winning goal in 1951 was well offside as I recall. No VAR back then.
There was no offside back then!
It was introduced in 1863 and required 3 not 2 players ahead of the ball. I never liked it then and I don't like it now.
If so, I apologise- I thought it was introduced much later!
Not sure how sniffer got away with so many goals!?
Because his timing in getting into scoring positions was superb.
Leno for sure as without his stops we would have been well beaten. Defensively very poor & in transition.
Good to see Leno putting in such a solid performance, but for me it has to be Wilson. Two great assists, one superb goal. He's nailed down his starting position, and is in the form of his life.
Leno just ahead of Wilson.
Odd how not too long ago neither was being that great.
Side note, I was quite impressed by Florentino (on loan from Benfica) and Ugochukwu who I wouldn't have minded us signing in the summer. Given Burnley are v likely to go down, I wouldn't mind us enquiring about both, as they're decent ages at 26 & 21 respectively and think in a better squad with better players around them could do pretty well
Only options are Leno or Wilson. Our defence was such a mess that I voted for Leno.
Hit the 20 point mark with four games to spare, currently above apparently superior sides to us such as Bournemouth and Brentford, and only three behind The Mighty Brighton.
Was a bit of a bonkers game and we should have sewn it up but for some defensive disasters, but all in all that will do.
It has to be Leno but honourable mention to Wilson.
Wilson for me! ::scarf::
I think it's interesting how Chukwueze is probably the player we're going to miss the most out of the 3 Nigerian players(imo), considering the fact that Bassey was our POTS, Iwobi has been one of the first names on the team sheet since he got here and Chukwueze just got here.
I always thought we looked best when we had one dynamic winger in the team (whether that was Kebano in the Championship, Willian later, Adama in his good games or now Chukwueze). Hopefully Kevin can step up while Chukwueze is away, as I think we'll need him to.
It's " them fine margins" for me between Leno and Wilson . In the end Wilson gets it for me. Great performance from ESR as well
Just got back from the game. Don't get why theres so much negativity about the win. Many posters were baying for silvas blood at the prospect of anything but a win today in the 'would you take a point' thread. Perhaps it's disappointment?
To me these are the good times following Fulham. Just don't get it to be honest
Quote from: ffcthereligion on December 14, 2025, 12:27:20 AMJust got back from the game. Don't get why theres so much negativity about the win. Many posters were baying for silvas blood at the prospect of anything but a win today in the 'would you take a point' thread. Perhaps it's disappointment?
To me these are the good times following Fulham. Just don't get it to be honest
Are you telling me you're satisfied with this defensive performance against the (before today) third worst attack in the league?
Quote from: demeant0r on December 14, 2025, 01:07:15 AMQuote from: ffcthereligion on December 14, 2025, 12:27:20 AMJust got back from the game. Don't get why theres so much negativity about the win. Many posters were baying for silvas blood at the prospect of anything but a win today in the 'would you take a point' thread. Perhaps it's disappointment?
To me these are the good times following Fulham. Just don't get it to be honest
Are you telling me you're satisfied with this defensive performance against the (before today) third worst attack in the league?
I am satisfied enough with an entertaining away win at a ground we never win at (while getting one over our ex manager in the process) to put us closer to the champions league places than the relegation zone prior to our cup quarter final on Wednesday.
We also have the 8th best attack in the league now btw
Wilson was excellent but I lost count of the times Leno kept us in the game after the guys in front of him f....d up. So yeah, Leno who has come in for criticism lately was my MOM.
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on December 13, 2025, 08:37:53 PMWilson by a mile!
Leno good but isn't his performance tonight what you pay him a small fortune to do as routine?
ESR also good.
The likes of Bassey, Berge and Anderson were poor today but they did have several good moments in the game.
Tete somehow got caught up in the general apathy but Iwobi's performance sucked and in his position I believe he affected the team negatively more than anyone else.
Surely Wilson is also paid very well to score goals and make assists? Barely a *** paper between them last night but went for Leno, a number of 1 on 1's and that save down to his right hand post was excellent.
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on December 13, 2025, 08:37:53 PMWilson by a mile!
Leno good but isn't his performance tonight what you pay him a small fortune to do as routine?
ESR also good.
The likes of Bassey, Berge and Anderson were poor today but they did have several good moments in the game.
Tete somehow got caught up in the general apathy but Iwobi's performance sucked and in his position I believe he affected the team negatively more than anyone else.
Surely Wilson is also paid very well to score goals and make assists? Barely a *** paper between them last night but went for Leno, a number of 1 on 1's and that save down to his right hand post was excellent.
Quote from: BestOfBrede on December 13, 2025, 09:16:57 PMQuote from: Grassy Noel on December 13, 2025, 09:12:21 PMQuote from: BestOfBrede on December 13, 2025, 09:06:36 PMQuote from: Grassy Noel on December 13, 2025, 08:51:21 PMQuote from: SuffolkWhite on December 13, 2025, 07:34:32 PMWins a win, but I confess to not ever feeling confident even at 3-1.
Hoping the defence can tighten up, Robinson and Bassey struggling on that left side for cohesion tonight.
Still let's celebrate our first win there since 1951 🥳
Our winning goal in 1951 was well offside as I recall. No VAR back then.
There was no offside back then!
It was introduced in 1863 and required 3 not 2 players ahead of the ball. I never liked it then and I don't like it now.
If so, I apologise- I thought it was introduced much later!
Not sure how sniffer got away with so many goals!?
It's because he's the greatest.
Quote from: HV71 on December 13, 2025, 11:30:14 PMIt's " them fine margins" for me between Leno and Wilson . In the end Wilson gets it for me. Great performance from ESR as well
Are you Parker in disguise?
Quote from: ffcthereligion on December 14, 2025, 12:27:20 AMJust got back from the game. Don't get why theres so much negativity about the win. Many posters were baying for silvas blood at the prospect of anything but a win today in the 'would you take a point' thread. Perhaps it's disappointment?
Just took a look at the other thread and did a quick count. I made it three posts. I think the description for this is not 'many' but 'a few'. The disappointment expressed in this thread is directed towards aspects of the performance - not the result. It would be foolish, in my opinion, to conclude that, as the outcome tonight was a favourable one, there is nothing the team can or should try to do better in our next game.
Winning a game 2-3 away is surely the result of the change in the midfield to drop a defensive midfielder in Lukic and replace him with an attack minded midfielder in Iwobi. Everyone was clamouring for this change as our attack was utterly stale. Inevitably, the result was a more forward thinking style which leaves holes in the middle and asks our defence to get through more difficult work.
It was a stressful albeit somewhat entertaining watch. The defence looked all at sea at times but they may still be adjusting to the shape of the midfield.
ESR, Chuk and Wilson all big positives.
Jimenez is putting in obvious effort but looking way off the level required and that is a big concern.
Has to be Harry two assists and a cracking goal. Need to sort his contract out as his performances of late is my on doubt drawing attention
We did win. Like last week plenty of times we have played well against good sides and ended with nothing. If Robinson had have scored Harry would have been involved in 4 goals. Leno was top drawer, ESR is getting better week on week, Berg was very efficient and Chuck very often caused havoc. A word for Jimenez as he never stopped working, always tackling back.
Harry for me then Leno.
I did enjoy ending that hoodoo. A bit of revenge for being robbed rotten back in the 1962 FA Cup semi at Villa Park.
Thank you and good night. ::scarf::
Quote from: bog on December 14, 2025, 09:24:15 AMWe did win. Like last week plenty of times we have played well against good sides and ended with nothing. If Robinson had have scored Harry would have been involved in 4 goals. Leno was top drawer, ESR is getting better week on week, Berg was very efficient and Chuck very often caused havoc. A word for Jimenez as he never stopped working, always tackling back.
Harry for me then Leno.
I did enjoy ending that hoodoo. A bit of revenge for being robbed rotten back in the 1962 FA Cup semi at Villa Park.
Thank you and good night. ::scarf::
Like you I will never forget the daylight robbery of the 62 semi final
Aside from Wilson and Leno (both excellent), also wanted to mention I thought Berge looked good against his old club - especially the sublime ball he threaded to put Wilson in on the GK that was (only just) blocked by the defender tracking back at the very last minute.
Shows Berge does have that in his locker but needs to do it much more often - that incisiveness will be much needed when Iwobi's off.
Shame to lose the AFCON guys for so long but small silver lining is looking forward to seeing Cuenca and Kevin get some regular starts to show what they can do.
Quote from: SG on December 14, 2025, 09:42:04 AMQuote from: bog on December 14, 2025, 09:24:15 AMWe did win. Like last week plenty of times we have played well against good sides and ended with nothing. If Robinson had have scored Harry would have been involved in 4 goals. Leno was top drawer, ESR is getting better week on week, Berg was very efficient and Chuck very often caused havoc. A word for Jimenez as he never stopped working, always tackling back.
Harry for me then Leno.
I did enjoy ending that hoodoo. A bit of revenge for being robbed rotten back in the 1962 FA Cup semi at Villa Park.
Thank you and good night. ::scarf::
Like you I will never forget the daylight robbery of the 62 semi final
I have never got over that day. At 1-1 Mo Cook clean through near the end, flattened by their keeper Adam Blacklaw, no penalty given. The stupid ref went in our dressing room after and apologised for not giving us a penalty. I bet that went down well. GRR
Very poorly played game, great result. Way too many easy giveaways, I don't get it. Iwobi needs to have eye exam, could be color blind, been passing to opponents rather consistently last two or three games, very frustrating.
Backline defense was atrocious, just terrible. Leno saved the three points, earned his paycheck on the day. Against any other team in this league, methinks we allow 4-5 goals scored and zero points gained.
With all the giveaways and shots allowed in a game like this it is easy to see why some fans think we might struggle to stay out of relegation discussions. Overall very poor game played, happy with three points, and there were a few bright stars, ESR, Wilson and Leno.
Voted Leno POTM. Absolutely saved the poor back four from fluffing this game.
Quote from: iansthailand on December 14, 2025, 02:04:16 AMQuote from: HV71 on December 13, 2025, 11:30:14 PMIt's " them fine margins" for me between Leno and Wilson . In the end Wilson gets it for me. Great performance from ESR as well
Are you Parker in disguise?
Yes M'Lady
... and have 3 stripes to prove it