Marco is leaving us, I have it on good authority.
The authority being my eyes and my ears.
He has been totally de-motivated in recent weeks and particularly today against Southampton. He barely left his seat which is unheard of for him. His body language is of somebody that has been massively let down and just wants to for the nonsense to end.
When he speaks he lacks the passion he had.
It is my opinion (that is the authority I am using), my opinion, that the club will not support himand his ambitions into next season and as a result we have no chance to kick on. I suspect he has agreed or been told to see out the season. I hope the owner has a replacement lined up.
For my part we have a very thin squad, I do not think it has enough quality or depth if we are to improve and we have simply marked time in three seasons. I know there are other people that may think differently but Marco is the genius that had got us where we are... the thought of who might follow as manager frightens the life out of me.
The squad is better than the last 2x performances & imo we the supporters have been badly let down over the past 2x games.
Saying that, it's been coming. We have for a long time been playing walking football, passing sideways & backwards.
Too many technically gifted players lacking end product, direction &/or drive.
I agree that his body language has changed markedly in the last few weeks. I think he is off unless the team go on a big run now.
I am caught in two minds as I think we may have reached our ceiling with Marco. We are a team that can beat anyone on the league on our day, but do not have the mental fortitude or guile to see out more winnable fixtures and in that sense he has to take some responsibility. I'll be clear, this is not a bad ceiling and we are still to 3rd parties probably over performing to even be in the conversation for Europe.
I would disagree that he not been backed though, this is a squad brimming with talent at some cost.
Joa 30m, Castagne 15m, Bassey 20m, Berge 20m, Kevin 40m, Bobb 30m, ESR 30m, Chuck Maybe 20 and Raul/Leno on a big old contracts.
Add on players that we could probably get 20m plus for in Antonee, Wilson, Sess (maybe not), Muniz, King.
Please don't take this as me dismissing your opinion as I think it's more than valid, I just think he has shown our squad is more than capable of being really something which is why it hurts even more when we roll over and again I think he is somewhat culpable for that.
Likewise any new appointment is a huge risk and I'd rather he stayed and kept trying to figure this out but he needs to stop looking for wingers and find some steel for us in the middle.
Tonight and West Ham were real daggers in my enthusiasm for this season.
I'll find new hope before the next fixture I'm sure
UTF
Quote from: Andrew on March 08, 2026, 03:37:24 PMMarco is leaving us, I have it on good authority.
The authority being my eyes and my ears.
He has been totally de-motivated in recent weeks and particularly today against Southampton. He barely left his seat which is unheard of for him. His body language is of somebody that has been massively let down and just wants to for the nonsense to end.
When he speaks he lacks the passion he had.
It is my opinion (that is the authority I am using), my opinion, that the club will not support himand his ambitions into next season and as a result we have no chance to kick on. I suspect he has agreed or been told to see out the season. I hope the owner has a replacement lined up.
For my part we have a very thin squad, I do not think it has enough quality or depth if we are to improve and we have simply marked time in three seasons. I know there are other people that may think differently but Marco is the genius that had got us where we are... the thought of who might follow as manager frightens the life out of me.
It would seem likely that he's off
Relegation next year if we don't sort this team out
Just not enough from a lot of players too many times
"Bad day at the office " - yes for a few matches but the team is so lacklustre more often than not with some very ponderous attacking tactics
ESR Muniz really not up to it today
Andersen too slow
Chuk - has he been told never to take anyone on?
Reed and Cairney together in midfield? I love them both but together? Just too ponderous
Corners? 16 and never ever looked like scoring
51 touches in the opposition box without a goal ? Unheard of
Quote from: Baszab on March 08, 2026, 04:00:14 PMQuote from: Andrew on March 08, 2026, 03:37:24 PMMarco is leaving us, I have it on good authority.
The authority being my eyes and my ears.
He has been totally de-motivated in recent weeks and particularly today against Southampton. He barely left his seat which is unheard of for him. His body language is of somebody that has been massively let down and just wants to for the nonsense to end.
When he speaks he lacks the passion he had.
It is my opinion (that is the authority I am using), my opinion, that the club will not support himand his ambitions into next season and as a result we have no chance to kick on. I suspect he has agreed or been told to see out the season. I hope the owner has a replacement lined up.
For my part we have a very thin squad, I do not think it has enough quality or depth if we are to improve and we have simply marked time in three seasons. I know there are other people that may think differently but Marco is the genius that had got us where we are... the thought of who might follow as manager frightens the life out of me.
It would seem likely that he's off
Relegation next year if we don't sort this team out
Just not enough from a lot of players too many times
"Bad day at the office " - yes for a few matches but the team is so lacklustre more often than not with some very ponderous attacking tactics
ESR Muniz really not up to it today
Andersen too slow
Chuk - has he been told never to take anyone on?
Reed and Cairney together in midfield? I love them both but together? Just too ponderous
Corners? 16 and never ever looked like scoring
51 touches in the opposition box without a goal ? Unheard of
The squad aren't the problem right now, it's starting to look like we did under Parker where the collective team weren't able to show their actual ability, and then Silva gave them the platform to deliver that. They're not motivated to deliver because the manager can't motivate them mentally or tactically
I'm just a poor old man, my sight is dim, my eyes are poor, my legs are grey, my ears are gnarled
For those that do not see what i think i can see. The centre of our midfield is not up to it. Only cairney can pick a pass properly, simple throgh the lines stuff. Our centre backs lack quality in possesion and take too long.
We lack pace... even southampton ran quicker than us, saw we play a high line and simply outsprinted us.
The squad isn't good enough to kick on... people can list the players and price but we do not hae a midfield that or centre backs that are able to help us kick on.
Marco has done wonders, a new manager will likely struggle.
The owners do jot properly support the manager wrong players at the wrong time.
That's my opinion, and if you don't agree wait till next season.
Marco has misused his squad over the last two games and should be taking some personal responsibility, instead he points the finger of blame in every direction except himself!
Quote from: Andrew on March 08, 2026, 03:37:24 PMMarco is leaving us, I have it on good authority.
The authority being my eyes and my ears.
He has been totally de-motivated in recent weeks and particularly today against Southampton. He barely left his seat which is unheard of for him. His body language is of somebody that has been massively let down and just wants to for the nonsense to end.
When he speaks he lacks the passion he had.
It is my opinion (that is the authority I am using), my opinion, that the club will not support himand his ambitions into next season and as a result we have no chance to kick on. I suspect he has agreed or been told to see out the season. I hope the owner has a replacement lined up.
For my part we have a very thin squad, I do not think it has enough quality or depth if we are to improve and we have simply marked time in three seasons. I know there are other people that may think differently but Marco is the genius that had got us where we are... the thought of who might follow as manager frightens the life out of me.
Good authority?
You!
Ridiculous heading!
From Sky:
The incident leading to Rodrigo Muniz's disallowed goal was comical but somehow it was made even worse by Jarred Gillett's early whistle, which meant VAR could not intervene.
A premature stoppage in play, which wasn't the only one in the game, and then a soft penalty decision in the dying embers led to a shock defeat for his side.
Sadly for Fulham, it's just the latest officiating mishap in a season that has been littered with them. I was at Stamford Bridge for Josh King's disallowed goal in August and I covered the 1-0 loss to West Ham on Wednesday. Man Utd's equaliser at Craven Cottage was another one.
Match officiating was a hot topic in those games but it is a common theme for most teams in football now, not just Fulham.
It is draining, repititive and uninspiring.
I don't get the idea that the owners haven't backed Silva. He seems to have had a major part in buying a lot of recent expensive players. And any good manager makes the best out of the squad he's got.
Its almost as if he's deliberately picking players out of position / form at the wrong time to make a point, at the expense of winning. He looks like his mind is elsewhere.
Going to Leeds if they stay up.
Taking Wilson with him.
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on March 08, 2026, 04:10:37 PMI'm just a poor old man, my sight is dim, my eyes are poor, my legs are grey, my ears are gnarled
How the hell do you get a driver's license?
Quote from: Snibbo on March 08, 2026, 10:50:38 PMI don't get the idea that the owners haven't backed Silva. He seems to have had a major part in buying a lot of recent expensive players. And any good manager makes the best out of the squad he's got.
Its almost as if he's deliberately picking players out of position / form at the wrong time to make a point, at the expense of winning. He looks like his mind is elsewhere.
Totally agree👍
Quote from: Snibbo on March 08, 2026, 10:50:38 PMI don't get the idea that the owners haven't backed Silva. He seems to have had a major part in buying a lot of recent expensive players. And any good manager makes the best out of the squad he's got.
Its almost as if he's deliberately picking players out of position / form at the wrong time to make a point, at the expense of winning. He looks like his mind is elsewhere.
Totally agree👍
Quote from: KingOfTheNorth on March 09, 2026, 01:18:49 AMGoing to Leeds if they stay up.
Taking Wilson with him.
Good Marco has run out of ideas and is clearly not interested anymore in FFC and if Harry wants to go then so be it, also its time to ditch sentiment and get TC out if the playing squad
Quote from: KJS on March 09, 2026, 09:09:14 AMQuote from: Snibbo on March 08, 2026, 10:50:38 PMI don't get the idea that the owners haven't backed Silva. He seems to have had a major part in buying a lot of recent expensive players. And any good manager makes the best out of the squad he's got.
Its almost as if he's deliberately picking players out of position / form at the wrong time to make a point, at the expense of winning. He looks like his mind is elsewhere.
Totally agree👍Quote from: KingOfTheNorth on March 09, 2026, 01:18:49 AMGoing to Leeds if they stay up.
Taking Wilson with him.
Good Marco has run out of ideas and is clearly not interested anymore in FFC and if Harry wants to go then so be it, also its time to ditch sentiment and get TC out if the playing squad
TC is not a starter, he is someone who comes on after 60 minutes or so, same goes for Harrison Reed. Saying that I am have never been happy with the midfield pairing of Lukic and Berge primarily because they can't score goals.
I have been thinking for a while (before the last 2 defeats) that Silva has run out of ideas with this club and its time for a fresh start.
We may not have brought in his first choices in recent seasons and we will never know but I don't accept that he hasn't been supported in the transfer window, for a club with our size of support and income we have spent enough.
London may be a draw to players but we will have had to pay big salaries to attract good players to a club who rarely looks like achieving any kind of success.
Only on occasions, this season and last have we played with aggression and pace for long periods and this usually only happens when we are chasing a result or the opponents are pushing forward allowing us a fast break.
We play safety first football but ironically we often shoot ourselves in the foot by sitting back or making silly mistakes.
MS has taken us as far as he can IMO and we are stagnating, I can't see us spending £100 million+ on 3 quality players (CF CH & CM) in one window to help him take us to the next level.
So we need a new motivator and tactical approach, thanks MS time for change.
OK, let's take this a step further and before I am accused of lacking ambition, of course I am disappointed but I handle it differently. Let us assume that Marco leaves, for whatever reason, we the need a replacement. Who is there available, do we look locally or abroad? And we could end up with someone like the Tudor bloke at Tottenham, maybe even him if the rumours are right. Equally, we could end up with a genius but with our board that is unlikely. Or we could get Thomas Franks though he may well be scarred from his Spurs experience. One thing is certain, we, the fans would have no say in it and the final outcome will be down to chance. So, to those who want Marco gone, be careful of what you wish for.
Quote from: Peabody on March 09, 2026, 02:51:47 PMOK, let's take this a step further and before I am accused of lacking ambition, of course I am disappointed but I handle it differently. Let us assume that Marco leaves, for whatever reason, we the need a replacement. Who is there available, do we look locally or abroad? And we could end up with someone like the Tudor bloke at Tottenham, maybe even him if the rumours are right. Equally, we could end up with a genius but with our board that is unlikely. Or we could get Thomas Franks though he may well be scarred from his Spurs experience. One thing is certain, we, the fans would have no say in it and the final outcome will be down to chance. So, to those who want Marco gone, be careful of what you wish for.
Why is it unlikely to get a Genius, Marco was before he got board
Quote from: KJS on March 09, 2026, 03:00:42 PMQuote from: Peabody on March 09, 2026, 02:51:47 PMOK, let's take this a step further and before I am accused of lacking ambition, of course I am disappointed but I handle it differently. Let us assume that Marco leaves, for whatever reason, we the need a replacement. Who is there available, do we look locally or abroad? And we could end up with someone like the Tudor bloke at Tottenham, maybe even him if the rumours are right. Equally, we could end up with a genius but with our board that is unlikely. Or we could get Thomas Franks though he may well be scarred from his Spurs experience. One thing is certain, we, the fans would have no say in it and the final outcome will be down to chance. So, to those who want Marco gone, be careful of what you wish for.
Why is it unlikely to get a Genius, Marco was before he got board
Did he get lodging as well?😇 Sorry, I'll get me coat.
Reading the various threads today, it is clear amongst the fans the tide has turned against MS
Quote from: KentFulham on March 09, 2026, 03:38:45 PMReading the various threads today, it is clear amongst the fans the tide has turned against MS
Nah, people are just saying, like most managers, he's made a few mistakes recently.
Happens to even the greatest of managers.
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on March 09, 2026, 02:27:16 PMI have been thinking for a while (before the last 2 defeats) that Silva has run out of ideas with this club and its time for a fresh start.
We may not have brought in his first choices in recent seasons and we will never know but I don't accept that he hasn't been supported in the transfer window, for a club with our size of support and income we have spent enough.
London may be a draw to players but we will have had to pay big salaries to attract good players to a club who rarely looks like achieving any kind of success.
Only on occasions, this season and last have we played with aggression and pace for long periods and this usually only happens when we are chasing a result or the opponents are pushing forward allowing us a fast break.
We play safety first football but ironically we often shoot ourselves in the foot by sitting back or making silly mistakes.
MS has taken us as far as he can IMO and we are stagnating, I can't see us spending £100 million+ on 3 quality players (CF CH & CM) in one window to help him take us to the next level.
So we need a new motivator and tactical approach, thanks MS time for change.
It's the bit I've highlighted that bothers me the most. We can't cope with a low block and yet we persist in the slow build-up, compressing space in front of us. I would rather we conceded space and played out quickly from the back into areas where there is space to play. Maybe Silva thinks our forwards aren't good enough for that approach but the sight of the ball going from side to side across in front of Southampton's defenders gave me flashbacks to the worst of Parkerball. It is that approach that leads to our defenders being sucked forward as the game goes on, leaving us short at the back. How many late goals have we conceded this season when we are chasing the game?
I think he's checking out in May unless Europe is achieved.
Quote from: FFC007 on March 09, 2026, 03:56:28 PMI think he's checking out in May unless Europe is achieved.
Sad to say, but Marco's market value is declining loss by loss. Who is to say anyone would want him?
Quote from: iansthailand on March 09, 2026, 01:26:30 AMQuote from: H4usuallysitting on March 08, 2026, 04:10:37 PMI'm just a poor old man, my sight is dim, my eyes are poor, my legs are grey, my ears are gnarled
How the hell do you get a driver's license?
What's one of them
Quote from: FFC1987 on March 09, 2026, 03:42:45 PMQuote from: KentFulham on March 09, 2026, 03:38:45 PMReading the various threads today, it is clear amongst the fans the tide has turned against MS
Nah, people are just saying, like most managers, he's made a few mistakes recently.
Happens to even the greatest of managers.
There was no excuse not to go full strength yesterday. None!
Quote from: iansthailand on March 09, 2026, 01:26:30 AMQuote from: H4usuallysitting on March 08, 2026, 04:10:37 PMI'm just a poor old man, my sight is dim, my eyes are poor, my legs are grey, my ears are gnarled
How the hell do you get a driver's license?
Good point, well made.
However, it does help clear up the mystery of why he is always warming up, but never gets to go on and play.
Quote from: acji on March 09, 2026, 04:38:02 PMQuote from: FFC007 on March 09, 2026, 03:56:28 PMI think he's checking out in May unless Europe is achieved.
Sad to say, but Marco's market value is declining loss by loss. Who is to say anyone would want him?
I disagree. Look at how the likes of our good friend Mr Parker keeps getting new gigs despite a less than stellar record.
An ambitious, but currently struggling former top flight team might well see him as the answer. Proven record of getting promoted to the Prem and then consolidating over the next few seasons. There are teams that would snap your arm off for that. We may well pass one of them on our way down, if we fail to replace him with an equally good manager.
As others have said, be very careful what you wish for.
Quote from: Rupert on March 09, 2026, 05:39:07 PMQuote from: iansthailand on March 09, 2026, 01:26:30 AMQuote from: H4usuallysitting on March 08, 2026, 04:10:37 PMI'm just a poor old man, my sight is dim, my eyes are poor, my legs are grey, my ears are gnarled
How the hell do you get a driver's license?
Good point, well made.
However, it does help clear up the mystery of why he is always warming up, but never gets to go on and play.
Good job we dont play on Hackney Marshes
God knows which game he would end up joining
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on March 08, 2026, 04:10:37 PMI'm just a poor old man, my sight is dim, my eyes are poor, my legs are grey, my ears are gnarled
You could have made the difference against Southampton!
Quote from: Rupert on March 09, 2026, 05:43:55 PMQuote from: acji on March 09, 2026, 04:38:02 PMQuote from: FFC007 on March 09, 2026, 03:56:28 PMI think he's checking out in May unless Europe is achieved.
Sad to say, but Marco's market value is declining loss by loss. Who is to say anyone would want him?
I disagree. Look at how the likes of our good friend Mr Parker keeps getting new gigs despite a less than stellar record.
An ambitious, but currently struggling former top flight team might well see him as the answer. Proven record of getting promoted to the Prem and then consolidating over the next few seasons. There are teams that would snap your arm off for that. We may well pass one of them on our way down, if we fail to replace him with an equally good manager.
As others have said, be very careful what you wish for.
Have to agree. I just don't want to start over with another manager. Sure, he made a big mistake in terms of PR's sake because he sent the wrong message to supporters. However, he's a coach first - he has to manage the players that he still has to see every single day. That includes multiple levels of managing those players' ambitions, goals, downsides, upsides, etc - it's not a video game. Regardless, he needed to send the right message because the club's ambitions are bigger and he should've put the absolute best team in. I wanted him to do it so we could avoid a week like we're seeing already. Step 1 was getting a goal, step 2 was winning - and neither of those were done - so I'm not surprised it's full scale anti-Marco time. I don't support it though.
Quote from: BestOfBrede on March 08, 2026, 09:38:46 PMQuote from: Andrew on March 08, 2026, 03:37:24 PMMarco is leaving us, I have it on good authority.
The authority being my eyes and my ears.
He has been totally de-motivated in recent weeks and particularly today against Southampton. He barely left his seat which is unheard of for him. His body language is of somebody that has been massively let down and just wants to for the nonsense to end.
When he speaks he lacks the passion he had.
It is my opinion (that is the authority I am using), my opinion, that the club will not support himand his ambitions into next season and as a result we have no chance to kick on. I suspect he has agreed or been told to see out the season. I hope the owner has a replacement lined up.
For my part we have a very thin squad, I do not think it has enough quality or depth if we are to improve and we have simply marked time in three seasons. I know there are other people that may think differently but Marco is the genius that had got us where we are... the thought of who might follow as manager frightens the life out of me.
Good authority?
You!
Ridiculous heading!
From Sky:
The incident leading to Rodrigo Muniz's disallowed goal was comical but somehow it was made even worse by Jarred Gillett's early whistle, which meant VAR could not intervene.
A premature stoppage in play, which wasn't the only one in the game, and then a soft penalty decision in the dying embers led to a shock defeat for his side.
Sadly for Fulham, it's just the latest officiating mishap in a season that has been littered with them. I was at Stamford Bridge for Josh King's disallowed goal in August and I covered the 1-0 loss to West Ham on Wednesday. Man Utd's equaliser at Craven Cottage was another one.
Match officiating was a hot topic in those games but it is a common theme for most teams in football now, not just Fulham.
It is draining, repititive and uninspiring.
how many times can you blame officials totally wrong blame the coach and the players they all should be saying sorry as they owe us supporters.
Quote from: FFC1987 on March 09, 2026, 03:42:45 PMQuote from: KentFulham on March 09, 2026, 03:38:45 PMReading the various threads today, it is clear amongst the fans the tide has turned against MS
Nah, people are just saying, like most managers, he's made a few mistakes recently.
Happens to even the greatest of managers.
Win against forest and Burnley and suddenly people will be back on the hopeful hunt for Europe again.
Such is the nature of messageboards.
Massively disappointing week. If the players capitulate people and heads go down as they have post cup before then we're for sure in trouble.
Meanwhile Brentford also 1-0 down to west ham interestingly
Quote from: hovewhite on March 09, 2026, 06:02:03 PMQuote from: BestOfBrede on March 08, 2026, 09:38:46 PMQuote from: Andrew on March 08, 2026, 03:37:24 PMMarco is leaving us, I have it on good authority.
The authority being my eyes and my ears.
He has been totally de-motivated in recent weeks and particularly today against Southampton. He barely left his seat which is unheard of for him. His body language is of somebody that has been massively let down and just wants to for the nonsense to end.
When he speaks he lacks the passion he had.
It is my opinion (that is the authority I am using), my opinion, that the club will not support himand his ambitions into next season and as a result we have no chance to kick on. I suspect he has agreed or been told to see out the season. I hope the owner has a replacement lined up.
For my part we have a very thin squad, I do not think it has enough quality or depth if we are to improve and we have simply marked time in three seasons. I know there are other people that may think differently but Marco is the genius that had got us where we are... the thought of who might follow as manager frightens the life out of me.
Good authority?
You!
Ridiculous heading!
From Sky:
The incident leading to Rodrigo Muniz's disallowed goal was comical but somehow it was made even worse by Jarred Gillett's early whistle, which meant VAR could not intervene.
A premature stoppage in play, which wasn't the only one in the game, and then a soft penalty decision in the dying embers led to a shock defeat for his side.
Sadly for Fulham, it's just the latest officiating mishap in a season that has been littered with them. I was at Stamford Bridge for Josh King's disallowed goal in August and I covered the 1-0 loss to West Ham on Wednesday. Man Utd's equaliser at Craven Cottage was another one.
Match officiating was a hot topic in those games but it is a common theme for most teams in football now, not just Fulham.
It is draining, repititive and uninspiring.
how many times can you blame officials totally wrong blame the coach and the players they all should be saying sorry as they owe us supporters.
I didn't, I just quoted what Sky said!
I pointed out that the heading was ridiculous!
Quote from: jayffc on March 09, 2026, 08:01:10 PMQuote from: FFC1987 on March 09, 2026, 03:42:45 PMQuote from: KentFulham on March 09, 2026, 03:38:45 PMReading the various threads today, it is clear amongst the fans the tide has turned against MS
Nah, people are just saying, like most managers, he's made a few mistakes recently.
Happens to even the greatest of managers.
Win against forest and Burnley and suddenly people will be back on the hopeful hunt for Europe again.
Such is the nature of messageboards.
Massively disappointing week. If the players capitulate people and heads go down as they have post cup before then we're for sure in trouble.
Meanwhile Brentford also 1-0 down to west ham interestingly
Not a chance of Europe, its on the beach football now
This is the one match I want Brentford to win. Them winning means they have more on their plate and probably do worse in their league games.
Quote from: Super Mick on March 09, 2026, 05:31:19 PMQuote from: FFC1987 on March 09, 2026, 03:42:45 PMQuote from: KentFulham on March 09, 2026, 03:38:45 PMReading the various threads today, it is clear amongst the fans the tide has turned against MS
Nah, people are just saying, like most managers, he's made a few mistakes recently.
Happens to even the greatest of managers.
There was no excuse not to go full strength yesterday. None!
As a matter of interest what is full strength? Leno, who many people wanted dropped? Bassey, ditto? Berge, ditto. Raul, ditto. Lukic was just back from injury. Wilson and Kevin are injured. Iwobi who people think he should be rested but apparently is undroppable. King who apparently is too light weight.
The team we put out should have been able to beat a mediocre championship team.
Quote from: sunburywhite on March 09, 2026, 05:44:17 PMQuote from: Rupert on March 09, 2026, 05:39:07 PMQuote from: iansthailand on March 09, 2026, 01:26:30 AMQuote from: H4usuallysitting on March 08, 2026, 04:10:37 PMI'm just a poor old man, my sight is dim, my eyes are poor, my legs are grey, my ears are gnarled
How the hell do you get a driver's license?
Good point, well made.
However, it does help clear up the mystery of why he is always warming up, but never gets to go on and play.
Good job we dont play on Hackney Marshes
God knows which game he would end up joining
With my sense of direction, probably Ealing
Quote from: Rupert on March 09, 2026, 05:39:07 PMQuote from: iansthailand on March 09, 2026, 01:26:30 AMQuote from: H4usuallysitting on March 08, 2026, 04:10:37 PMI'm just a poor old man, my sight is dim, my eyes are poor, my legs are grey, my ears are gnarled
How the hell do you get a driver's license?
Good point, well made.
However, it does help clear up the mystery of why he is always warming up, but never gets to go on and play.
I'm sure you all know the quote from Life Of Brian
Quote from: St Eve on March 09, 2026, 08:26:40 PMQuote from: Super Mick on March 09, 2026, 05:31:19 PMQuote from: FFC1987 on March 09, 2026, 03:42:45 PMQuote from: KentFulham on March 09, 2026, 03:38:45 PMReading the various threads today, it is clear amongst the fans the tide has turned against MS
Nah, people are just saying, like most managers, he's made a few mistakes recently.
Happens to even the greatest of managers.
There was no excuse not to go full strength yesterday. None!
As a matter of interest what is full strength? Leno, who many people wanted dropped? Bassey, ditto? Berge, ditto. Raul, ditto. Lukic was just back from injury. Wilson and Kevin are injured. Iwobi who people think he should be rested but apparently is undroppable. King who apparently is too light weight.
The team we put out should have been able to beat a mediocre championship team.
Those are the questions that the outrage is hiding behind I think. 9 changes, okay - but it's not like we've put in academy players or inexperienced PL players to boot. This message board, and Fulham social media in general, have weekly battles of each position with the exception of maybe Wilson, Iwobi and Tete.
Quote from: Andrew on March 08, 2026, 09:18:13 PMFor those that do not see what i think i can see. The centre of our midfield is not up to it. Only cairney can pick a pass properly, simple throgh the lines stuff. Our centre backs lack quality in possesion and take too long.
We lack pace... even southampton ran quicker than us, saw we play a high line and simply outsprinted us.
The squad isn't good enough to kick on... people can list the players and price but we do not hae a midfield that or centre backs that are able to help us kick on.
Marco has done wonders, a new manager will likely struggle.
The owners do jot properly support the manager wrong players at the wrong time.
That's my opinion, and if you don't agree wait till next season.
One or two decent early summer signings like Dewsbury-Hall and an additional goal-scorer and things would have been very different.
Quote from: Fulhamight on March 09, 2026, 09:01:25 PMQuote from: Andrew on March 08, 2026, 09:18:13 PMFor those that do not see what i think i can see. The centre of our midfield is not up to it. Only cairney can pick a pass properly, simple throgh the lines stuff. Our centre backs lack quality in possesion and take too long.
We lack pace... even southampton ran quicker than us, saw we play a high line and simply outsprinted us.
The squad isn't good enough to kick on... people can list the players and price but we do not hae a midfield that or centre backs that are able to help us kick on.
Marco has done wonders, a new manager will likely struggle.
The owners do jot properly support the manager wrong players at the wrong time.
That's my opinion, and if you don't agree wait till next season.
One or two decent early summer signings like Dewsbury-Hall and an additional goal-scorer and things would have been very different.
The owners have spent up to the maximum on players, which seem to be mainly selected by Marco. I'm not sure what more they can do.
Quote from: Fulhamight on March 09, 2026, 09:01:25 PMQuote from: Andrew on March 08, 2026, 09:18:13 PMFor those that do not see what i think i can see. The centre of our midfield is not up to it. Only cairney can pick a pass properly, simple throgh the lines stuff. Our centre backs lack quality in possesion and take too long.
We lack pace... even southampton ran quicker than us, saw we play a high line and simply outsprinted us.
The squad isn't good enough to kick on... people can list the players and price but we do not hae a midfield that or centre backs that are able to help us kick on.
Marco has done wonders, a new manager will likely struggle.
The owners do jot properly support the manager wrong players at the wrong time.
That's my opinion, and if you don't agree wait till next season.
One or two decent early summer signings like Dewsbury-Hall and an additional goal-scorer and things would have been very different.
Someone tell the Khans as every window it's the same.
Quote from: Andrew on March 08, 2026, 03:37:24 PMMarco is leaving us, I have it on good authority.
The authority being my eyes and my ears.
He has been totally de-motivated in recent weeks and particularly today against Southampton. He barely left his seat which is unheard of for him. His body language is of somebody that has been massively let down and just wants to for the nonsense to end.
When he speaks he lacks the passion he had.
It is my opinion (that is the authority I am using), my opinion, that the club will not support himand his ambitions into next season and as a result we have no chance to kick on. I suspect he has agreed or been told to see out the season. I hope the owner has a replacement lined up.
For my part we have a very thin squad, I do not think it has enough quality or depth if we are to improve and we have simply marked time in three seasons. I know there are other people that may think differently but Marco is the genius that had got us where we are... the thought of who might follow as manager frightens the life out of me.
It's FUTURE not FURTURE (your headline)
Quote from: SuperFreeman on March 10, 2026, 04:16:28 AMQuote from: Andrew on March 08, 2026, 03:37:24 PMMarco is leaving us, I have it on good authority.
The authority being my eyes and my ears.
He has been totally de-motivated in recent weeks and particularly today against Southampton. He barely left his seat which is unheard of for him. His body language is of somebody that has been massively let down and just wants to for the nonsense to end.
When he speaks he lacks the passion he had.
It is my opinion (that is the authority I am using), my opinion, that the club will not support himand his ambitions into next season and as a result we have no chance to kick on. I suspect he has agreed or been told to see out the season. I hope the owner has a replacement lined up.
For my part we have a very thin squad, I do not think it has enough quality or depth if we are to improve and we have simply marked time in three seasons. I know there are other people that may think differently but Marco is the genius that had got us where we are... the thought of who might follow as manager frightens the life out of me.
It's FUTURE not FURTURE (your headline)
I thought this thread was about Marco's furniture.
Quote from: The Old Count on March 10, 2026, 04:53:05 PMQuote from: SuperFreeman on March 10, 2026, 04:16:28 AMQuote from: Andrew on March 08, 2026, 03:37:24 PMMarco is leaving us, I have it on good authority.
The authority being my eyes and my ears.
He has been totally de-motivated in recent weeks and particularly today against Southampton. He barely left his seat which is unheard of for him. His body language is of somebody that has been massively let down and just wants to for the nonsense to end.
When he speaks he lacks the passion he had.
It is my opinion (that is the authority I am using), my opinion, that the club will not support himand his ambitions into next season and as a result we have no chance to kick on. I suspect he has agreed or been told to see out the season. I hope the owner has a replacement lined up.
For my part we have a very thin squad, I do not think it has enough quality or depth if we are to improve and we have simply marked time in three seasons. I know there are other people that may think differently but Marco is the genius that had got us where we are... the thought of who might follow as manager frightens the life out of me.
It's FUTURE not FURTURE (your headline)
I thought this thread was about Marco's furniture.
Apparently Marco a mid size table team.