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In my opinion, this was another performance that did not quite meet expectations. While Fulham Football Club (FFC) had some promising moments during the first half, it seemed that Brighton maintained the upper hand for most of the period.

One standout moment was the impressive goal by Chukwueze, which brought the match back to level terms. This goal shifted the momentum and gave Fulham renewed hope.

Despite initial doubts about Fulham's chances of winning, Wilson managed to make a decisive impact once again, securing victory for the team.

Given these events, who would you choose as your Fulham on Fulham (FoF) Man of the Match (MOTM), and what is your reasoning behind the selection?

Even though Harry scored a last minute screamer, I'm giving it to Chuk. He completely changed the game when he came on.

Quote from: demeant0r on January 24, 2026, 04:58:05 PMEven though Harry scored a last minute screamer, I'm giving it to Chuk. He completely changed the game when he came on.

Same here.  He really is some player.

Pretty rubbish game but I'll take that. We're up to seventh. Seventh!

The weather was MoTM for how much swazz it put on Wilson's free kick, I'm claiming the assist for the successful reverse psychology attempt on Wilson and we were a bit crap for like 80% of the game. I think we need a new RB to compete with Tete because Castagne is not very good, we need Bassey back in because Cuenca defensively was a bit suspect at times and I look forward to signing Bobb & Pepi hopefully to freshen the attack up a bit.

Sign Chucky ASAP because he is mustard.

What a relief, I'll take a win in whatever way it comes. Some feedback from the BHA board:

'I hate Fulham almost as much as Tottenham. Day light robbery. F*** VAR'

Thought Leno was at fault for their goal but after seeing Harry's goal I think he had no chance

Hate to say it but Robinson and Kevin stunk the place out, definitely looked a lot better with Sess and Chuck

Quote from: Karlos on January 24, 2026, 05:01:21 PMThought Leno was at fault for their goal but after seeing Harry's goal I think he had no chance

Hate to say it but Robinson and Kevin stunk the place out, definitely looked a lot better with Sess and Chuck

The wind was causing havoc with the ball all game, from watching the replay of Wilson's goal it was moving all over the shop so I think we should give the keepers a bit of leeway because the balls are designed to move about on a still day let alone in a gale

Quote from: SP on January 24, 2026, 05:01:03 PMWhat a relief, I'll take a win in whatever way it comes. Some feedback from the BHA board:

'I hate Fulham almost as much as Tottenham. Day light robbery. F*** VAR'

They were unlucky but Welbeck was definitely offside. There can be no arguments.

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Quote from: SP on January 24, 2026, 05:01:03 PMWhat a relief, I'll take a win in whatever way it comes. Some feedback from the BHA board:

'I hate Fulham almost as much as Tottenham. Day light robbery. F*** VAR'

They were unlucky but Welbeck was definitely offside. There can be no arguments.

Yeah on the freeze frame a large portion of his body was offside and tbh in real time it looked suspect so not really sure what their issue with VAR is because for once it did the job properly

Awful game , we just looked like 2nd hand wet lettuce , no formation no plan . Nothing actually happened until Marco made some subs and we got some energy back , surprised that Marco let Wilson have the full game but we would have walked away empty handed if he didn't . Up to 7th but we have multiple problems to fix

I put Anderson.

Not what I expected honestly, I think Brighton will feel pretty gutted to lose that. Not going to lose any sleep over it though!

Not a good perfomance but 3 points
in the bag = a good day.
chukweze for me.

Some criticisms here but....a win when you play poorly is always a huge bonus when it is in our favour..

Chukwueze came on and completely changed the game

Spark, quick forward thinking ideas

Sign him up, he's exactly what our attack has needed

Was it our best game?no, but the sign of a good team is finding a way even on bad days

We need to stick with Sess and Chuk down the left side for now. Kevin cant be starting. Give him minutes off the bench. Hope Tete is back for the next game. Great to get the 3 points today. We may not have deserved it but weve been on the other end of these results many times. Fantastic free kick from Harry wins it.

some namby pamby moments, but also showed some much needed gusto before they scored. We are crying out for a character in the middle who will rally people when we start to slip. very nice finish from chuk. to be balanced he offers us less in defense,  but undoubtedly changed the game today. I liked iwobi in the middle. Great strike from Harry but it's a slight error from the keeps. Brighton looked liquid at times, fair play to them

Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on January 24, 2026, 05:13:51 PMI put Anderson.

Not what I expected honestly, I think Brighton will feel pretty gutted to lose that. Not going to lose any sleep over it though!

Same. Thought he was solid defensively and it's good to see his accuracy in the long pass back.

As a partnership Sess & Chuck were so much better than Jedi & Kevin. I've said it so many times that success requires players that partner up to be more than the sum of the parts. Perhaps Sess and Chuck is such a pairing?
We desperately need a successful CM pairing, Lukic & Berge are too conservative but Berge & Iwobi doesn't look secure enough. Frankly I'd be letting one of our CM's go in order to try a new combo.
Same goes for our CB pairing Cuenca is pretty decent but I question whether the Andersen & Cuenca pairing is the right one.

Not our best performance, too ponderous, but they made life very difficult for us with their press.

A disgusting performance from Castagne and again Leno getting beaten poorly from range.

But Marco got it right with his subs, both in terms of personnel and timing, and a fantastic win in the end. Wilson in form of his life and fantastic composure from chuk. King winning the foul for the free kick at the end.

COYW

Overall we won that game because we had individual players of quality. Those tactics would have had us second best otherwise. Way too much room in the midfield, our backline was exposed multiple times. We seemed to want to play on the break at times but we were only direct enough to leave massive holes behind ESR and Iwobi.

I thought Chuck and TC won it for us in a game we deserved very little from

Also today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

As someone said above, we've been on the end of that sort of thing often enough.

Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:36:22 PMAlso today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

I think that's the point, it's all about pairings. Robinson undeniably has some fantastic abilities but he's not been at his best since his return from injury and if he's even a fraction short of full pace his weaknesses start to show. Sess hasn't been perfect either since returning from his injury but today his combination with Chuck did look very promising. I'd start them together against Man Utd.

Attendance according to the BBC:

27,239

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Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:36:22 PMAlso today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

I think that's the point, it's all about pairings. Robinson undeniably has some fantastic abilities but he's not been at his best since his return from injury and if he's even a fraction short of full pace his weaknesses start to show. Sess hasn't been perfect either since returning from his injury but today his combination with Chuck did look very promising. I'd start them together against Man Utd.

Also AR did another bottle job today, similar to palace, something seems to be in his head about putting the foot in

Probably our worst performance in which we got a win that I can remember. That being said, I thought we were superb before we conceded.

Leno had some superb saves, but some poor moments too and could have probably done better with their goal.

Castagne had some excellent defensive moments, but equally he had some incredibly poor moments and overall he was very shaky from start to finish. Robinson the same, without the excellent defensive moments part. Cuenca has been relatively decent and Andersen has been good, the disallowed goal situation aside as I think him or Castagne should have fouled their attacker. Superb assist for Chukwueze's goal

Berge had a very poor game, imo. Always a bit late defensively, didn't offer much going forward, him and Iwobi got bypassed easily after we conceded the first goal, time and time again. Iwobi, a bit better than Berge, but far from his best. I still think that he isn't the solution for the 8 role and I'm surprised some of our fans like him there. He might be suited for that role in a different system, but he isn't in ours and I haven't seen a single game that proves otherwise, bar the Sunderland match. Him and Berge got dominated today.

Kevin was good at times, but pretty inconsistent. Wilson started very well, but once we conceded he dropped off massively and came back alive once Chukwueze cam on. ESR had a lot of good moments, but looked tired to me.

Raul was similar to Wilson. Started well, but once we stopped, he stopped. Battled hard throughout though.

Chukwueze was excellent and should have come on at half time. TC was decent and should have come on earlier. Sess looked better than Robinson. King had his best match in a while.

We'll take the three points, but we need to play better than that if we want to consistently win points. We need to sign a midfield asap, and if we get him in, I'd start TC next to Berge in the next match, with the new striker coming on as a sub once TC tires. Start the new signing in the match after that.

Quote from: Deeping_white on January 24, 2026, 05:00:19 PMI think we need a new RB to compete with Tete because Castagne is not very good,

Agree, although I'd say at this point we know Tete is only good for a part season so really I'd like to see us sign a new first choice

One thing that is very apparent is that we need to sign Cairney's successor as a matter of urgency. He can't keep going forever but is a pretty important component.

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Quote from: SP on January 24, 2026, 05:01:03 PMWhat a relief, I'll take a win in whatever way it comes. Some feedback from the BHA board:

'I hate Fulham almost as much as Tottenham. Day light robbery. F*** VAR'

They were unlucky but Welbeck was definitely offside. There can be no arguments.

They were well drilled but nothing special IMO.
We were definitely the better team for the first 30 min, and probably for the last 15 too.
Our defending was woeful at times.

Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:46:47 PM

Quote from: Twig on January 24, 2026, 05:43:52 PM

Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:36:22 PMAlso today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

I think that's the point, it's all about pairings. Robinson undeniably has some fantastic abilities but he's not been at his best since his return from injury and if he's even a fraction short of full pace his weaknesses start to show. Sess hasn't been perfect either since returning from his injury but today his combination with Chuck did look very promising. I'd start them together against Man Utd.

Also AR did another bottle job today, similar to palace, something seems to be in his head about putting the foot in

Yeah he's more concerned about getting/staying healthy for the World Cup than he is putting in a shift for Fulham. Sessegnon should be the starter again.

Strange, I thought Castagne was excellent. Good tackles, good recovery, had the goal line save.

Not sure what happened with Robinson , had no interest in running anywhere or taking the man on, not surprised he got subbed off

Quote from: ArcticOctopus on January 24, 2026, 05:51:39 PMStrange, I thought Castagne was excellent. Good tackles, good recovery, had the goal line save.

Yes, he wasn't at fault for their first goal, that on Iwobi for trying a flat pass to no one instead of clearing the ball to the middle

https://x.com/jackellyffc/status/2015118731299414140?s=20

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Quote from: Deeping_white on January 24, 2026, 05:00:19 PMI think we need a new RB to compete with Tete because Castagne is not very good,

Agree, although I'd say at this point we know Tete is only good for a part season so really I'd like to see us sign a new first choice

Wouldn't mind a return for Van Ewijk in the summer

I think Castagne has generally been a good backup prem RB. But Marcos system doesn't really suit him, by his own admission. So think we'd do well to explore other options and let him get his move this summer

I'm not sure anyone deserved to win that game but I'm enjoying the train home to Brighton.
I put Chukwueze for the way he changed the dynamics of the game. Thought Robinson had a bad game and no-one except Chukwueze and Wilson shone for us.

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That explains Berge then. I thought he was anonymous today.

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Quote from: Twig on January 24, 2026, 05:43:52 PM

Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:36:22 PMAlso today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

I think that's the point, it's all about pairings. Robinson undeniably has some fantastic abilities but he's not been at his best since his return from injury and if he's even a fraction short of full pace his weaknesses start to show. Sess hasn't been perfect either since returning from his injury but today his combination with Chuck did look very promising. I'd start them together against Man Utd.

Also AR did another bottle job today, similar to palace, something seems to be in his head about putting the foot in

Yeah he's more concerned about getting/staying healthy for the World Cup than he is putting in a shift for Fulham. Sessegnon should be the starter again.

Think that's probably a bit harsh. He's a consummate professional and always gives his all historically. Just still working his way back from major knee surgery. We all know what he's capable of, had a feeling when he came back we might not see peak Robinson straight away, or even at all this season as is so often the case for players returning from such operations.

Can often take some time to regain confidence going into challenges and etc.

Castagne. Kept us in the match with clearances off the line. Different sort of player to Tete but we're fortunate to have such a decent back up.

Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:36:22 PMAlso today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

Sess had an absolute stinker the other day and people said the opposite. As ever,this is reactionary talk. The biggest actual game changers were chuk and TC today.

Robinson's return coincided with a run of 6 unbeaten games against top sides, this whilst He's returning from knee surgery. Were lucky to have two good options but Robinson's been one of the best prem right backs the last 2 years. antonees form isn't at previous high levels just yet, as one might expect when coming back from injury, but Sess has alot to do to warrant such talk.

Quote from: Karlos on January 24, 2026, 05:01:21 PMThought Leno was at fault for their goal but after seeing Harry's goal I think he had no chance

Hate to say it but Robinson and Kevin stunk the place out, definitely looked a lot better with Sess and Chuck

ESR and Raul were pretty  lightweight too. Iwobi looked decent  but it has to be Chuk, he made a difference beyond levelling us up.

Quote from: Mullers OG on January 24, 2026, 06:12:20 PMCastagne. Kept us in the match with clearances off the line. Different sort of player to Tete but we're fortunate to have such a decent back up.

Appreciate it's a game of opinions, but here are some facts.

#1 their goal came from Castagne not closing his man down and allowing the shot from range

#2 their disallowed goal happened because Castagne backed off from the halfway line about 20 yards, shirking the tackle when it was obvious a tactical foul was needed to deny a goal scoring opportunity

#3 the goal line clearance (which appears to be the basis for your praise) was only needed because castagne allowed Mitoma too much space (which dunk then spotted and exploited - albeit with a fantastic ball)

Unfortunately, Castagne leaving his man with too much space and misjudging crossfield balls is a repeat feature in his game.

One example came in this game itself. Early on, he allowed a ball to simply bounce off his head and go out for a corner.

Another occasion was Liverpool in the carabao cup semi final, where he allowed Diaz the freedom of the pitch and we were punished.

Or perhaps you recall palace in the quarter final? Where all 3 goals came from the left hand side and he was ruthlessly exposed?

Decent back up to you perhaps, unfortunately not for me

I think we played well before they scored but, as is so often the case, we reached the half-hour mark having troubled their keeper only once. Brighton pressed us furiously in this time and both ESR and Berge handled it impeccably. After the goal, I think we actually did well not to concede another before half time. Sometimes, it has to be accepted the opposition are playing good football and, at those times, we need to hang in there - which we did. Half time gave us the chance to reset and, in a game that didn't have many clear cut chances, there was always the possibility we might score. If the game had ended level, we could say we had done enough to deserve something. A win, as others have said, was tough on Brighton. For me, Anderson edges out Chuk as MotM. The contrast between their high press and our low block was revealing. It looked as if we were working so much harder to get into their final third whereas they found pockets of space with which to move the ball forward far easier to come by.

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Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:36:22 PMAlso today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

Sess had an absolute stinker the other day and people said the opposite. As ever,this is reactionary talk. The biggest actual game changers were chuk and TC today.

Robinson's return coincided with a run of 6 unbeaten games against top sides, this whilst He's returning from knee surgery. Were lucky to have two good options but Robinson's been one of the best prem right backs the last 2 years. antonees form isn't at previous high levels just yet, as one might expect when coming back from injury, but Sess has alot to do to warrant such talk.

Sess was playing in RW last game?

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Quote from: Mullers OG on January 24, 2026, 06:12:20 PMCastagne. Kept us in the match with clearances off the line. Different sort of player to Tete but we're fortunate to have such a decent back up.

Appreciate it's a game of opinions, but here are some facts.

#1 their goal came from Castagne not closing his man down and allowing the shot from range

#2 their disallowed goal happened because Castagne backed off from the halfway line about 20 yards, shirking the tackle when it was obvious a tactical foul was needed to deny a goal scoring opportunity

#3 the goal line clearance (which appears to be the basis for your praise) was only needed because castagne allowed Mitoma too much space (which dunk then spotted and exploited - albeit with a fantastic ball)

Unfortunately, Castagne leaving his man with too much space and misjudging crossfield balls is a repeat feature in his game.

One example came in this game itself. Early on, he allowed a ball to simply bounce off his head and go out for a corner.

Another occasion was Liverpool in the carabao cup semi final, where he allowed Diaz the freedom of the pitch and we were punished.

Or perhaps you recall palace in the quarter final? Where all 3 goals came from the left hand side and he was ruthlessly exposed?

Decent back up to you perhaps, unfortunately not for me

Agree totally, playing Castagne is like adding 20m to the pitch width for the attacking team

Anyone defending Castagne's ability to defend today is indefensible. Being on the goal line to head away BHA's goal #2 was entirely of his own shambolic making. Castange looked like he was carrying a bag of wet cement as that first ball lofted over his head and caught him completely out of position (again). Go back and watch the first fifteen minutes of the match and count the number of times he made a successful tackle, read a ball cleanly and dealt with said, and simply completed a pass to a player wearing white. In the span of ten minutes, he had three apologetic hand-raises for passes across the middle that, to the feet of better players, would have resulted in goals against.

It is beyond wonderful and incredible, frankly, that Fulham escaped with a miraculous win having played the first half with no wing backs...

I am truly concerned for Robinson, whose last two-plus matches have been inexplicably horrible. Marco did him a favor today leaving him on through 50 minutes today. Somehow, he has lost all ability to make a move with the ball against even one defender and track a long ball, and someone has to have the stat of how many stupid dive-ins he has made that have resulted in simply being burned and leaving himself out of position and leaving Cuenca to cover.

At one point today, something I never thought I would see, Robinson dived in, got scorched, and walked back to 'help out'. His body language said everything: "I do not know what I am doing." It is sad, and even though Sess was not great, anything was better than leaving AR on.

About Kevin: does anyone think that he watched any of the last 40 minutes and saw Chuk's activity and said to himself, "Ohhhhh...I get it."

Has to be Harry not only his goal but as our best player, although to be fair that would not be difficult. But he never stopped working.

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Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:36:22 PMAlso today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

Sess had an absolute stinker the other day and people said the opposite. As ever,this is reactionary talk. The biggest actual game changers were chuk and TC today.

Robinson's return coincided with a run of 6 unbeaten games against top sides, this whilst He's returning from knee surgery. Were lucky to have two good options but Robinson's been one of the best prem right backs the last 2 years. antonees form isn't at previous high levels just yet, as one might expect when coming back from injury, but Sess has alot to do to warrant such talk.

Sess was playing in RW last game?

True. But he was also very poor at LB two weeks ago against Championship side Middlesbrough.

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Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:36:22 PMAlso today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

Sess had an absolute stinker the other day and people said the opposite. As ever,this is reactionary talk. The biggest actual game changers were chuk and TC today.

Robinson's return coincided with a run of 6 unbeaten games against top sides, this whilst He's returning from knee surgery. Were lucky to have two good options but Robinson's been one of the best prem right backs the last 2 years. antonees form isn't at previous high levels just yet, as one might expect when coming back from injury, but Sess has alot to do to warrant such talk.

Sess was playing in RW last game?

Wasn't refering to the last game. But yes he also had a stinker then too. Other day wasn't particularly helpful, 'recently' perhaps more accurate, can't remember when but it prompted various posts the other way saying the clear difference between the two players in favour of robbo.

It swings back and forth. But sample size is important for me and as I say, last 2 years robbos been hard to top league wide let alone club wide. Hope he can continue with more and more minutes to refind the player we know he is when at full power

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Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:36:22 PMAlso today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

Sess had an absolute stinker the other day and people said the opposite. As ever,this is reactionary talk. The biggest actual game changers were chuk and TC today.

Robinson's return coincided with a run of 6 unbeaten games against top sides, this whilst He's returning from knee surgery. Were lucky to have two good options but Robinson's been one of the best prem right backs the last 2 years. antonees form isn't at previous high levels just yet, as one might expect when coming back from injury, but Sess has alot to do to warrant such talk.

Sess was playing in RW last game?

True. But he was also very poor at LB two weeks ago against Championship side Middlesbrough.

That was it

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Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:36:22 PMAlso today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

Sess had an absolute stinker the other day and people said the opposite. As ever,this is reactionary talk. The biggest actual game changers were chuk and TC today.

Robinson's return coincided with a run of 6 unbeaten games against top sides, this whilst He's returning from knee surgery. Were lucky to have two good options but Robinson's been one of the best prem right backs the last 2 years. antonees form isn't at previous high levels just yet, as one might expect when coming back from injury, but Sess has alot to do to warrant such talk.

Sess was playing in RW last game?

True. But he was also very poor at LB two weeks ago against Championship side Middlesbrough.

To be fair, I think Boro will stay up next season if they get promoted.

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Quote from: jayffc on January 24, 2026, 06:16:03 PM

Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:36:22 PMAlso today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

Sess had an absolute stinker the other day and people said the opposite. As ever,this is reactionary talk. The biggest actual game changers were chuk and TC today.

Robinson's return coincided with a run of 6 unbeaten games against top sides, this whilst He's returning from knee surgery. Were lucky to have two good options but Robinson's been one of the best prem right backs the last 2 years. antonees form isn't at previous high levels just yet, as one might expect when coming back from injury, but Sess has alot to do to warrant such talk.

Sess was playing in RW last game?

Wasn't refering to the last game. But yes he also had a stinker then too. Other day wasn't particularly helpful, 'recently' perhaps more accurate, can't remember when but it prompted various posts the other way saying the clear difference between the two players in favour of robbo.

It swings back and forth. But sample size is important for me and as I say, last 2 years robbos been hard to top league wide let alone club wide. Hope he can continue with more and more minutes to refind the player we know he is when at full power

Yeah, that's true. We have two inconsistent LBs right now, one match Jedi could be playing a blinder and another he's even worse than being invisible. Same as Sess. It's just the luck of the draw as to which Jedi/Sess we get on the day.

Quote from: ffcthereligion on January 24, 2026, 06:45:14 PMAppreciate it's a game of opinions, but here are some facts...

Another occasion was Liverpool in the carabao cup semi final, where he allowed Diaz the freedom of the pitch and we were punished.

One sentence, you are telling me about today; the next, you've jumped back two years. I'm quite sure I could find a bad mistake for every one of our players in that time span.

And here's the irony: Despite you claiming it as a fact, post-match, I believe Marco said the fault lay with Tosin for not positioning himself correctly between Castange and Diop, which meant Timmy had to come in further from the touchline.

Quote from: SP on January 24, 2026, 05:01:03 PMWhat a relief, I'll take a win in whatever way it comes. Some feedback from the BHA board:

'I hate Fulham almost as much as Tottenham. Day light robbery. F*** VAR'

They were vocal in their chants giving it to us today. Wasn't sure if this was because I sat a lot closer to the away fans than usually, but they were giving it and getting under my skin.

Extra nice feeling with the win!

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Quote from: ffcthereligion on January 24, 2026, 06:45:14 PMAppreciate it's a game of opinions, but here are some facts...

Another occasion was Liverpool in the carabao cup semi final, where he allowed Diaz the freedom of the pitch and we were punished.

One sentence, you are telling me about today; the next, you've jumped back two years. I'm quite sure I could find a bad mistake for every one of our players in that time span.

And here's the irony: Despite you claiming it as a fact, post-match, I believe Marco said the fault lay with Tosin for not positioning himself correctly between Castange and Diop, which meant Timmy had to come in further from the touchline.

I didn't claim that as a fact mate. #1-3 were facts  ::thumb::

Anderson & Chuckie for me

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Quote from: SP on January 24, 2026, 05:01:03 PMWhat a relief, I'll take a win in whatever way it comes. Some feedback from the BHA board:

'I hate Fulham almost as much as Tottenham. Day light robbery. F*** VAR'

They were vocal in their chants giving it to us today. Wasn't sure if this was because I sat a lot closer to the away fans than usually, but they were giving it and getting under my skin.

Extra nice feeling with the win!

Why do they hate us so much? Can't we all be friends?

Wastage had a poor game but you have to take into account that for 45 mins he was left to deal with Mitoma plus one everytime they attacked
The beauty was beating the time wasting cheating Seagulls and collecting 3 points

Quote from: KJS on January 24, 2026, 07:41:20 PMWastage had a poor game but you have to take into account that for 45 mins he was left to deal with Mitoma plus one everytime they attacked
The beauty was beating the time wasting cheating Seagulls and collecting 3 points

Ah now, we also time waste. Do you not remember all the hijinx involving TC running to the corner flag?

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Quote from: Mullers OG on January 24, 2026, 06:12:20 PMCastagne. Kept us in the match with clearances off the line. Different sort of player to Tete but we're fortunate to have such a decent back up.

Appreciate it's a game of opinions, but here are some facts.

#1 their goal came from Castagne not closing his man down and allowing the shot from range

#2 their disallowed goal happened because Castagne backed off from the halfway line about 20 yards, shirking the tackle when it was obvious a tactical foul was needed to deny a goal scoring opportunity

#3 the goal line clearance (which appears to be the basis for your praise) was only needed because castagne allowed Mitoma too much space (which dunk then spotted and exploited - albeit with a fantastic ball)

Unfortunately, Castagne leaving his man with too much space and misjudging crossfield balls is a repeat feature in his game.

One example came in this game itself. Early on, he allowed a ball to simply bounce off his head and go out for a corner.

Another occasion was Liverpool in the carabao cup semi final, where he allowed Diaz the freedom of the pitch and we were punished.

Or perhaps you recall palace in the quarter final? Where all 3 goals came from the left hand side and he was ruthlessly exposed?

Decent back up to you perhaps, unfortunately not for me

I thought it was Berge that should have closed the Brighton scorer down. He was certainly the closest.

It's a good job we're only 7th. God help is if we drop to 10h on here.

WE WON, I don't CARE how we won, we took the 3 points and that's all that matters.

We move on to the next match.

oh and Chukkie for me.

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Quote from: KentFulham on January 24, 2026, 05:36:22 PMAlso today showed that Sess is genuinely the better LB than AR and when partnered with Chuck is different level

Sess had an absolute stinker the other day and people said the opposite. As ever,this is reactionary talk. The biggest actual game changers were chuk and TC today.

Robinson's return coincided with a run of 6 unbeaten games against top sides, this whilst He's returning from knee surgery. Were lucky to have two good options but Robinson's been one of the best prem right backs the last 2 years. antonees form isn't at previous high levels just yet, as one might expect when coming back from injury, but Sess has alot to do to warrant such talk.

Sess was playing in RW last game?

He was - badly, but not his fault. He was clearly out of position.

Andersen for me. He was solid in defence and made the pass for Chuk's goal that kept us in the game. I know it's the glory boy goalscorers that usually get the vote but they can only thrive if there's a solid foundation.

Big mention to Leno for a fantastic save against Welbeck. I thought Wilson Chuck and Anderson were brilliant...

But Anderson just about gets it for me

Wilson for me.

Remember all those games we played really well only to be undone by moments of brilliance by outstanding individuals? Those tables well and truly turned today.

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Quote from: SimonDaviesEnjoyer on January 24, 2026, 05:13:51 PMI put Anderson.

Not what I expected honestly, I think Brighton will feel pretty gutted to lose that. Not going to lose any sleep over it though!

Same. Thought he was solid defensively and it's good to see his accuracy in the long pass back.

yep me too , we all know we were second best through most of the game but as said Andersen was a rock today.so I went for him .great way to win thanks harry.

Paul Merson & Sky Sports News gave me palpitations today, couldn't understand much of Merson's rambling then the Sky scoreboard showed BHA to be two goals up when we'd equalised.

Fortunately the good guys prevailed!

Though Wilson wins it for us I voted Raul for two reasons. First being the only one I would not have substituted after the first half and second he puts in such a shift considering his age most weeks. Had it been him injured I doubt we would be in the position we currently are.

Great post Jimmy, I dread to think where we'd be without Raul.

Quote from: JimmyConway on January 24, 2026, 08:44:21 PMThough Wilson wins it for us I voted Raul for two reasons. First being the only one I would not have substituted after the first half and second he puts in such a shift considering his age most weeks. Had it been him injured I doubt we would be in the position we currently are.

Raul was very poor and only not subbed early because we have no replacement

What gives me a smile today after the game is all that time wasting that Brighton were trying to do backfired. Then when there was only 4 minutes stoppage time announced when there should have bee 10 minutes I was annoyed, but in the 92nd min Harry scores and the Ref blows full time after about 5 minutes of added time.

Can anyone confirm that some Brighton fans were fighting each other at the final whistle?

Quote from: blingo on January 24, 2026, 07:48:58 PMIt's a good job we're only 7th. God help is if we drop to 10h on here.

WE WON, I don't CARE how we won, we took the 3 points and that's all that matters.

We move on to the next match.

oh and Chukkie for me.

Some on here are never pleased,we won,who cares how.coyw

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Quote from: JimmyConway on January 24, 2026, 08:44:21 PMThough Wilson wins it for us I voted Raul for two reasons. First being the only one I would not have substituted after the first half and second he puts in such a shift considering his age most weeks. Had it been him injured I doubt we would be in the position we currently are.

Raul was very poor and only not subbed early because we have no replacement

Very poor? Especially in the first half he was the only player making runs and could control the ball. Don't get me wrong first half was poor from Fulham though that might be a slight injustice to how Brighton played. Just can't agree with you that he was very poor looking around the others in a white shirt today.

One day Kent will say something positive about FFC.  :slap:

Quote from: SP on January 24, 2026, 09:15:17 PMOne day Kent will say something positive about FFC.  :slap:

Oi I have thrown a few positives this week on TC, Sess and Chuck :)

Quote from: SP on January 24, 2026, 08:58:18 PMCan anyone confirm that some Brighton fans were fighting each other at the final whistle?

From reading the Abion equivalent of FoF, I'd say yes. There's a fair number who don't like the manager's approach to substitutions and a great deal of frustration.  Coupled with us being their bogey team (in the Prem, anyway).

Match highlights

 I thought ESR had a good game, really puy himself about and was the only one who looked likely to create anything.
For once, I was just about in agreement with Siva's substitutions, however I would have kept ESR on and subbed Iwobi when TC came on. Yes I know they are both basically number 10s but they combine well.

Quote from: blingo on January 24, 2026, 07:48:58 PMIt's a good job we're only 7th. God help is if we drop to 10h on here.

WE WON, I don't CARE how we won, we took the 3 points and that's all that matters.

We move on to the next match.

oh and Chukkie for me.

Agree on all points Blingo

Quote from: SP on January 24, 2026, 09:15:17 PMOne day Kent will say something positive about FFC.  :slap:

I doubt it.

Seeing a lot of Brighton fans claiming Welbeck wasn't offside, which I really don't get because his foot and entire arm were offside and it wasn't anywhere near as close as some decisions in recent weeks

Quote from: Deeping_white on January 25, 2026, 01:09:32 AMSeeing a lot of Brighton fans claiming Welbeck wasn't offside, which I really don't get because his foot and entire arm were offside and it wasn't anywhere near as close as some decisions in recent weeks

Probably wanted the 5cm treatment Liverpool got

Quote from: blingo on January 24, 2026, 07:48:58 PMIt's a good job we're only 7th. God help is if we drop to 10h on here.

WE WON, I don't CARE how we won, we took the 3 points and that's all that matters.

We move on to the next match.

oh and Chukkie for me.

Only difference, voted for Andersen

Quote from: blingo on January 24, 2026, 07:48:58 PMIt's a good job we're only 7th. God help is if we drop to 10h on here.

WE WON, I don't CARE how we won, we took the 3 points and that's all that matters.

We move on to the next match.

oh and Chukkie for me.

Only difference, voted for Andersen

Quote from: JimmyConway on January 24, 2026, 08:44:21 PMThough Wilson wins it for us I voted Raul for two reasons. First being the only one I would not have substituted after the first half and second he puts in such a shift considering his age most weeks. Had it been him injured I doubt we would be in the position we currently are.

Thought his hold up play was a bit off today but give him his due he battles for 90+ minutes.

It was a MOTM moment for Wilson, so I went with him. However, I'd just as soon give it to Castagne who got us out of a lot of trouble multiple times. Yes, he did some of his own in causing that trouble early on, but after being settled into the match, he was absolutely incredible. It's not easy having to mark someone like Mitoma and the center forward at the same time, and he did it brilliantly.

Quote from: Deeping_white on January 25, 2026, 01:09:32 AMSeeing a lot of Brighton fans claiming Welbeck wasn't offside, which I really don't get because his foot and entire arm were offside and it wasn't anywhere near as close as some decisions in recent weeks

Agree, super weird and assuming it can only be for clicks? Cos both whole arm and foot look well off. Certainly not a 5cm situation so not getting the moaning really

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Quote from: Deeping_white on January 25, 2026, 01:09:32 AMSeeing a lot of Brighton fans claiming Welbeck wasn't offside, which I really don't get because his foot and entire arm were offside and it wasn't anywhere near as close as some decisions in recent weeks

Agree, super weird and assuming it can only be for clicks? Cos both whole arm and foot look well off. Certainly not a 5cm situation so not getting the moaning really

Hurzeler's comments post-match mentioned it depends on when you freeze the frame for the moment of the pass. I suppose there's some credibility to that point in theory but assuming the same method for determining the moment of the pass is used in every VAR check then you have to just stick to a system, and these marginal cases will sometimes be onside and sometimes offside.

I accept the argument that these probably should all be treated as level and onside because what actual advantage does the attacker gain, but the rules are what they are.

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Quote from: jayffc on January 25, 2026, 08:32:29 AM

Quote from: Deeping_white on January 25, 2026, 01:09:32 AMSeeing a lot of Brighton fans claiming Welbeck wasn't offside, which I really don't get because his foot and entire arm were offside and it wasn't anywhere near as close as some decisions in recent weeks

Agree, super weird and assuming it can only be for clicks? Cos both whole arm and foot look well off. Certainly not a 5cm situation so not getting the moaning really

Hurzeler's comments post-match mentioned it depends on when you freeze the frame for the moment of the pass. I suppose there's some credibility to that point in theory but assuming the same method for determining the moment of the pass is used in every VAR check then you have to just stick to a system, and these marginal cases will sometimes be onside and sometimes offside.

I accept the argument that these probably should all be treated as level and onside because what actual advantage does the attacker gain, but the rules are what they are.

Swings and roundabouts.
Went against us vs Liverpool, in our favour yesterday.
Ultimately we were battering them until switching off and letting them score a freak goal against the run of play - had it not been for that, we looked like cruising to a solid 2-0 or 3-0 win.
They can't really complain.

I know wilson scored a brilliant winner and we all live him but he had a poor game and probably should have been subbed for his lack of any worthwhile input. the goal was brilliant I obviously loved it but dies that really mean he is MoM? Chukka made a real impact when he was on the right, much more influential than Wilson and I think he is the only one capable of scoring that goal.

That is my opinion.

I agree with many here that this wasn't one of FFC's better moments, but three points gained is always welcome, and the lads should be happy with that result, and so am I and fans in the forum.  My vote for motm went to Chukwueze.  The team seemed (along with other subs) more in tune when he came on, and a terrific goal scored to equalize.  Going full speed and controlling the ball, and settling it down to easily slot home was exceptional, the kid really has some talent.  Also, of course, well done to Wilson on the game winner.  He's in great form. 

Thought Chuckwueze, Sessegnon, Jimenez had good games.  One thing you can always say about Jimenez is that he always puts in a shift, even at his advanced age.
Thought poor games from Robinson, Kevin, Berge, ESR, Castagne.  Iwobi also not at his best.
Leno should have done much better on the goal allowed.  Though he did make a very good save near end of game to keep score tied.

Other than the momentum they got when they scored the goal, I'm not sure exactly how we are said to have played poor. I think it was fairly even, with good matchups all-around. Both teams were able to hold onto the ball and try their best to break each defenses down. We did quite well against the press, allowing multiple runs to be freed up. Just because some things didn't work it doesn't mean it was poor - it just means those players learned the patterns of play. For me, Berge consistently figures those patterns out the soonest than anyone.

This was the same type of issue that individuals had with Pereira. His moments didn't always come off, but he would try them regardless, to learn the patterns. Now individuals are upset with Berge because he doesn't take those same chances. I mean, where is he supposed to play forward to? Into the midpoint of the high press? Here, let's play a square ball to a man right on your back Iwobi. No, what Berge does is he changes the point of attack by absorbing the press, does a quick scan and a half-turn later - good bye - you won't get the ball of of him. He is as classic of a pivot/anchor as they come. Drops between the center backs to create that 3 v 2 + 1 (Keeper) that attracts all the press. He lost the ball 1 time in yesterday's match...as a 6 who had to play on the left and right side of the center midfield. The response will be "Yes, but he's passed it backwards", correct - you're absolutely correct - but why would a pass backwards be dangerous against a press? To isolate those who stay further up. That's exactly how we created our chances, and that's exactly how Andersen found Chuk for the 1st goal.

Where we struggled vs Leeds was because of their mid-block against us. Much less space for us to exploit. We tried the same type of move where the ball goes backwards and Andersen can try a long ball or play it out wide to Castagne. He opted to play Castagne because Leeds central midfielders are always prepared to drop back after trying to trap press (1 ball carrier, 3-4 defending players), not to mention they had an entire 5 across that prevented us from getting deep enough unless we managed some combination play. So we had more possession in the middle third as they dropped into their shape, but the lack of strong width on the right side in the Sess vs Gudmundsson battle, that hard work done by Castagne and Andersen went wasted. Wilson played the 10 role just how he did in the Chuk goal vs Brighton, and even tried the same movements such as dropping deep onto the right hand side to support Castagne, with no such luck.

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Quote from: Deeping_white on January 24, 2026, 05:00:19 PMI think we need a new RB to compete with Tete because Castagne is not very good,

Agree, although I'd say at this point we know Tete is only good for a part season so really I'd like to see us sign a new first choice

Wouldn't mind a return for Van Ewijk in the summer
I think Castagne has generally been a good backup prem RB. But Marcos system doesn't really suit him, by his own admission. So think we'd do well to explore other options and let him get his move this summer

When Robinson and Tete are playing at their top levels then Castagne does look poor in comparison as he does not have either's out and out pace. But when either has been injured then I cannot think of many better back ups in the EPL.
Mitoma has made a fool of many a FB but, bearing in mind Brighton double teamed out wide on our right, he did pretty well, put in a few good crosses and made a vital goal clearance when Brighton were 1-0 ahead.
As a squad we are really fortunate to have his versatility.

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Quote from: jayffc on January 25, 2026, 08:32:29 AM

Quote from: Deeping_white on January 25, 2026, 01:09:32 AMSeeing a lot of Brighton fans claiming Welbeck wasn't offside, which I really don't get because his foot and entire arm were offside and it wasn't anywhere near as close as some decisions in recent weeks

Agree, super weird and assuming it can only be for clicks? Cos both whole arm and foot look well off. Certainly not a 5cm situation so not getting the moaning really

Hurzeler's comments post-match mentioned it depends on when you freeze the frame for the moment of the pass. I suppose there's some credibility to that point in theory but assuming the same method for determining the moment of the pass is used in every VAR check then you have to just stick to a system, and these marginal cases will sometimes be onside and sometimes offside.

I accept the argument that these probably should all be treated as level and onside because what actual advantage does the attacker gain, but the rules are what they are.

Much the same with the Wirtz goal for Liverpool against us.
Sorry Angus should read to the end before opening my big mouth.

Anderson a well earned MOTM for me, Castagne bad passing, Kenny is so much better, Cuenca solid again, Robinson huffing and puffing but crossing woeful per usual, kevin a few bright sparks but faded, ESR playing well no complaints, Berge solid per usual, Iwobi good, Wilson ok game but that free kick 🔥
Raul great hold up play, put in a good shift, Sess far more effective then AR can cross a ball and defended well, TC game changer, came on and steadied the ship took control of the game, Chuck brilliant sign him on a permanent, Josh came on and caused havoc very efficient, Adama did he come on I can't remember ?
Leno quality as always

Quote from: perry geyton on January 26, 2026, 03:46:47 AMAnderson a well earned MOTM for me, Castagne bad passing, Kenny is so much better, Cuenca solid again, Robinson huffing and puffing but crossing woeful per usual, kevin a few bright sparks but faded, ESR playing well no complaints, Berge solid per usual, Iwobi good, Wilson ok game but that free kick 🔥
Raul great hold up play, put in a good shift, Sess far more effective then AR can cross a ball and defended well, TC game changer, came on and steadied the ship took control of the game, Chuck brilliant sign him on a permanent, Josh came on and caused havoc very efficient, Adama did he come on I can't remember ?
Leno quality as always

Don't remember Adama coming on. Mostly agree except Berge who had a stinker and Leno should be doing better at the near post from distance

Quote from: perry geyton on January 26, 2026, 03:46:47 AMAnderson a well earned MOTM for me, Castagne bad passing, Kenny is so much better, Cuenca solid again, Robinson huffing and puffing but crossing woeful per usual, kevin a few bright sparks but faded, ESR playing well no complaints, Berge solid per usual, Iwobi good, Wilson ok game but that free kick 🔥
Raul great hold up play, put in a good shift, Sess far more effective then AR can cross a ball and defended well, TC game changer, came on and steadied the ship took control of the game, Chuck brilliant sign him on a permanent, Josh came on and caused havoc very efficient, Adama did he come on I can't remember ?
Leno quality as always

Adama was not on the bench.

Quote from: Matt10 on January 25, 2026, 08:27:42 AMIt was a MOTM moment for Wilson, so I went with him. However, I'd just as soon give it to Castagne who got us out of a lot of trouble multiple times. Yes, he did some of his own in causing that trouble early on, but after being settled into the match, he was absolutely incredible. It's not easy having to mark someone like Mitoma and the center forward at the same time, and he did it brilliantly.

Yes I take your point and agree, and although Castagne can have an indifferent game at times. On Saturday he had the ability to recover from set backs and mistakes, and contributed to Fulham winning this match.
That shows a fighting character and strong mentality.
We have match winners like Wilson and match savers like Castagne.
Not a bad ingredient.
May I emphasise and I am sure you will agree, that it is important that we have characters and warriors in our team to recover from set backs and errors, That is what successful teams do with the right Leadership.
Despite our blips at times we are in a lofty position in the League and still in the FA Cup which gives the players the carrot they need to fight on two fronts, injuries permitting and purchasing a playmaker in midfield and another striker this week if negotiations go well this coming week.

Watching the game again, couldn't help
 Being impressed by Anderson. He's always talking to the players, like Berge and his pass for the first goal was top class .

Quote from: keith on January 26, 2026, 11:21:42 AMWatching the game again, couldn't help
 Being impressed by Anderson. He's always talking to the players, like Berge and his pass for the first goal was top class .

Yes Anderson masters the defence well and is a Leader, and leadership is important.
I note that the last time I looked, if I have checked properly there were only 7 other teams with a better goals against record than us, which is encouraging.
Our goals for record shows there is room for improvement and I hope our crack recruitment unit has also identified that ongoing issue which half the population this side of the equator are fully aware.

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Quote from: perry geyton on January 26, 2026, 03:46:47 AMAnderson a well earned MOTM for me, Castagne bad passing, Kenny is so much better, Cuenca solid again, Robinson huffing and puffing but crossing woeful per usual, kevin a few bright sparks but faded, ESR playing well no complaints, Berge solid per usual, Iwobi good, Wilson ok game but that free kick 🔥
Raul great hold up play, put in a good shift, Sess far more effective then AR can cross a ball and defended well, TC game changer, came on and steadied the ship took control of the game, Chuck brilliant sign him on a permanent, Josh came on and caused havoc very efficient, Adama did he come on I can't remember ?
Leno quality as always

Don't remember Adama coming on. Mostly agree except Berge who had a stinker and Leno should be doing better at the near post from distance

Did you see how hard he hit that thing, near post or not he absolutely nailed it, NO  one was stopping it

Quote from: KentFulham on January 26, 2026, 06:57:11 AM

Quote from: perry geyton on January 26, 2026, 03:46:47 AMAnderson a well earned MOTM for me, Castagne bad passing, Kenny is so much better, Cuenca solid again, Robinson huffing and puffing but crossing woeful per usual, kevin a few bright sparks but faded, ESR playing well no complaints, Berge solid per usual, Iwobi good, Wilson ok game but that free kick 🔥
Raul great hold up play, put in a good shift, Sess far more effective then AR can cross a ball and defended well, TC game changer, came on and steadied the ship took control of the game, Chuck brilliant sign him on a permanent, Josh came on and caused havoc very efficient, Adama did he come on I can't remember ?
Leno quality as always

Don't remember Adama coming on. Mostly agree except Berge who had a stinker and Leno should be doing better at the near post from distance

Re Leno. Think the gusting wind had a lot to do with the goals Saturday. Both Leno and their keeper got their hands to the long range goals but both appeared to misjudge the speed of the ball.

Likewise Dunks and Andersons great long balls seemed to hang in the air longer than expected because of the wind. From our angle it appeared Andersons kick was going to be headed clear by the Brighton defender but it just seemed to hang in the air for longer than expected.

Quote from: sarnian on January 26, 2026, 12:10:22 PMRe Leno. Think the gusting wind had a lot to do with the goals Saturday. Both Leno and their keeper got their hands to the long range goals but both appeared to misjudge the speed of the ball.

Likewise Dunks and Andersons great long balls seemed to hang in the air longer than expected because of the wind. From our angle it appeared Andersons kick was going to be headed clear by the Brighton defender but it just seemed to hang in the air for longer than expected.

As an ageing centre back, the wind behind long balls is a nightmare. Difficult to judge and hard to back pedal at the same speed that your opponent can run forwards. If the wind holds the ball up (as in ball is hit into the wind) it's so easy to win every ball as (a CB) you're running onto a stationary ball in mid air.

It caused havoc at the weekend and surprised we didn't see more long balls in the 2nd half (from us).

Although I voted for Harry, a special word for Joachim.  Apart from his lovely pass to Chuk, looking at the replay online today I had not noticed at the time that Joachim had won the ball really well then released Josh King who was fouled to give Harry his free kick opportuity.