Blackpool: - Gilks, Eardley, Baptiste, Broadfoot, Crainey, Osbourne, Basham, Taylor-Fletcher, Eccleston, Ince, Delfouneso
Subs: - Halstead, Harris, Cathcart, Angel, Sylvestre, Gomes, K Phillips.
Fulham: - Schwarzer, Briggs, Hangeland, Senderos, Riether, Baird, Karagounis, Kakaniklic, Dejagah, Rodallega, Petric
Subs: - Stockdale, Riise, Kasami, Richardson, Duff, Hughes, Grimer
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BArDa3YCMAEUTxD.jpg:large)
Quite a strong team all things considered, I thought we'd be weaker than that tonight if Im honest.
Schwarzer; Riether, Senderos, Hangeland, Briggs; Dejagah, Karagounis, Baird, Kacaniklic; Rodallega, Petric
Subs - Stockdale, Riise, Hughes, Grimmer, Richardson, Duff, Kasami.
Hope Grimmer comes on, great talent.
Kasami on the bench again
Jesus what does the guy have to do to get a game?
shame really. Would have liked to have seen kasami start over karagounis so he could rest. Maybe riise over briggs as well
Everybody is bound to get on before Kasami
Surely Schwarzer has a clause in his contract? Why else would he start?!
Quote from: sunburywhite on January 15, 2013, 07:13:16 PM
Kasami on the bench again
Jesus what does the guy have to do to get a game?
Maybe he just doesn't train hard enough?
I don't really think he's the answer although there's not a lot of evidence to base that opinion on. Not a bad team, might help them gel a bit more and decide that they want to play as a team.
Quote from: CurryForMario on January 15, 2013, 07:15:45 PM
Surely Schwarzer has a clause in his contract? Why else would he start?!
Because Jol thinks he's better than Stockdale?
Quote from: CurryForMario on January 15, 2013, 07:15:45 PM
Surely Schwarzer has a clause in his contract? Why else would he start?!
Only played 1 game back from injury and looked more sure in that game than Stockdale did in all of his games combined, think its a no brainer to play him and get him back up to match speed
The team news does seem grimmer. Anyone seen Grimmer play? Can someone please tell me his position, experience etc. Thanks
Quote from: FC Silver Fox on January 15, 2013, 07:18:20 PM
The team news does seem grimmer. Anyone seen Grimmer play? Can someone please tell me his position, experience etc. Thanks
He's a wee jock right back we signed from Aberdeen, there was a lot of anger at us stealing a hot Scottish prospect away when we signed him
No strikers on the bench...
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 15, 2013, 07:17:05 PM
Because Jol thinks he's better than Stockdale?
Fair enough, it's just that Stockdale made up for his errors against Swansea with a good performance against West Brom, and then Schwarzer came straight back into the team which I found a bit strange.
What we gonna do if Riether gets injured ?
Quote from: dannydog on January 15, 2013, 07:25:04 PM
What we gonna do if Riether gets injured ?
Just a guess but bringing the right back Jack Grimmer on seems like a reasonable idea...
Think Grimmer played at centre mid when at Aberdeen as well.
Quote from: sunburywhite on January 15, 2013, 07:13:16 PM
Kasami on the bench again
Jesus what does the guy have to do to get a game?
play well for the under 21's?
Grimmer has always looked really good whenever i've seen him for U18 and U21's. Played centre back in U18 final last season so very versatile.
That's a strong team that really ought to be good enough.
Quote from: Holders on January 15, 2013, 07:39:15 PM
That's a strong team that really ought to be good enough.
We have had quite a few strong teams at away games that ought to be good enough.....
SENDEROS!!!!!!!!! No,no,no
Quote from: fulhamaustin on January 15, 2013, 07:34:26 PM
Think Grimmer played at centre mid when at Aberdeen as well.
Can't think of why but I remember hearing that too.
Had a look on the iPhone app and it says JAR is on the sub bench not Grimmer.
Quote from: Nth Degree on January 15, 2013, 07:26:29 PM
Quote from: dannydog on January 15, 2013, 07:25:04 PM
What we gonna do if Riether gets injured ?
Just a guess but bringing the right back Jack Grimmer on seems like a reasonable idea...
I don't mean tonight I mean for the next few league games, seems a bit risky playing him.
Quote from: Luffy86 on January 15, 2013, 07:47:52 PM
Had a look on the iPhone app and it says JAR is on the sub bench not Grimmer.
both on bench
Come on Fulham, lets get some confidence back.
Talksport summarising our attack as predictable and easy to defend against, seems we are seeing a lot of the ball (as you'd hope).
Sounds like we've taken a fair few, my hat is tipped!
We seem all over them. The Berbatov effect... we play much faster and dangerous without him slowing down every single attack!
First shot off target has taken over twenty minutes.
Sounds like we're completely bossing it. Dejagah and Rodders both have had excellent chances. Promising so far but need a goal.
Quote from: ffcbulgaria on January 15, 2013, 08:18:06 PM
We seem all over them. The Berbatov effect... we play much faster and dangerous without him slowing down every single attack!
Berbatov is a pillow for the team when jol uses him as he does. He should only consentrate on being the end of our attacks, not being the fulcrum of our every attacking move. So yes being without Berbatov demands more of our players.
Coyw!! Let's get that goal.
Who's this guy doing audio play-by-play? He's so excitable that Gentleman Jim sounds like Gandhi in comparison.
Quote from: jmh on January 15, 2013, 08:37:36 PM
Who's this guy doing audio play-by-play? He's so excitable that Gentleman Jim sounds like Gandhi in comparison.
I've no idea. Jim just sitting there chipping in with a grumble every couple of minutes.
Quote from: jmh on January 15, 2013, 08:37:36 PM
Who's this guy doing audio play-by-play? He's so excitable that Gentleman Jim sounds like Gandhi in comparison.
Yeah he makes us sound really good. Jim sounds like the rest of us.
even start then we started to get on top a bit but it's evened up again. We've been dangerous from corners though.
Quote from: dannydog on January 15, 2013, 07:48:56 PM
Quote from: Nth Degree on January 15, 2013, 07:26:29 PM
Quote from: dannydog on January 15, 2013, 07:25:04 PM
What we gonna do if Riether gets injured ?
Just a guess but bringing the right back Jack Grimmer on seems like a reasonable idea...
I don't mean tonight I mean for the next few league games, seems a bit risky playing him.
Baird, Hughes and Senderos have all played right back for us when needed in the last 2 years. Shouldnt worry too much about there, worry about midfield.
WHERE IS DEREK THE SAVIOUR!!!!!!
Jim's been silenced!
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 15, 2013, 08:40:11 PM
Quote from: jmh on January 15, 2013, 08:37:36 PM
Who's this guy doing audio play-by-play? He's so excitable that Gentleman Jim sounds like Gandhi in comparison.
Yeah he makes us sound really good. Jim sounds like the rest of us.
Is this the beginning of the end for Gentleman Jim??
Diddy retiring at season end..... Oh dear the end of the world is nigh!
0-0 HT, struggled to break Blackpool down, do wonder if the importance of Ruiz cant be understated.
Quote from: Nth Degree on January 15, 2013, 08:44:46 PM
Quote from: dannydog on January 15, 2013, 07:48:56 PM
Quote from: Nth Degree on January 15, 2013, 07:26:29 PM
Quote from: dannydog on January 15, 2013, 07:25:04 PM
What we gonna do if Riether gets injured ?
Just a guess but bringing the right back Jack Grimmer on seems like a reasonable idea...
I don't mean tonight I mean for the next few league games, seems a bit risky playing him.
Baird, Hughes and Senderos have all played right back for us when needed in the last 2 years. Shouldnt worry too much about there, worry about midfield.
WHERE IS DEREK THE SAVIOUR!!!!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Africa_Cup_of_Nations_squads#Ghana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Africa_Cup_of_Nations_squads#Ghana)
Quote from: Nth Degree on January 15, 2013, 08:48:07 PM
0-0 HT, struggled to break Blackpool down, do wonder if the importance of Ruiz cant be understated.
If we are missing Ruiz against Blackpool then we really are in trouble. We have had shots at goal. Blimey I am happy enough with that. More shots after 20 minutes then Fulham have made all season.
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 15, 2013, 08:50:52 PM
Quote from: Nth Degree on January 15, 2013, 08:48:07 PM
0-0 HT, struggled to break Blackpool down, do wonder if the importance of Ruiz cant be understated.
If we are missing Ruiz against Blackpool then we really are in trouble. We have had shots at goal. Blimey I am happy enough with that. More shots after 20 minutes then Fulham have made all season.
we used to score a lot. then we hit this drought :046:.
We are srruggling to break down a wall of 11 men but briggs dejegah and hangeland all playing well. Away support fantastic and i am frozen.
Quote from: Nth Degree on January 15, 2013, 08:48:07 PM
0-0 HT, struggled to break Blackpool down, do wonder if the importance of Ruiz cant be understated.
Ten shots, three on target first half. That's probably already better than the home tie.
Stats for the first 45 are apparently:
50/50 possession.
Blackpool 4 shots, 2 on target, compared to our 10 shots, 4 on target.
Corners - Blackpool 2, Fulham 6.
37 brave lads have made the trip. Every one of them deserves a round of applause. I thought it is more like 300
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 15, 2013, 08:58:05 PM
We are srruggling to break down a wall of 11 men but briggs dejegah and hangeland all playing well. Away support fantastic and i am frozen.
Just out of interest, how many of you are freezing your asses off there?
Quote from: Burt on January 15, 2013, 09:00:52 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 15, 2013, 08:58:05 PM
We are srruggling to break down a wall of 11 men but briggs dejegah and hangeland all playing well. Away support fantastic and i am frozen.
Just out of interest, how many of you are freezing your asses off there?
According to the club's Twitter, more than 300?!
It's -1°c at Bloomfield Road, let's hope the 300+ #FFC fans keep warm!
Schwarzer to the rescue woooo
Ince sounds useful. Any thoughts on whether his pace and creativity could add something to our midfield?
He gave us all sorts of problems last week. Wasn't it again because he was playing vs Briggs?
Ince sounds useful. Any thoughts on whether his pace and creativity could add something to our midfield?
Blackpool have already rejected a £7m bid (can't remember who from!?) and Liverpool are sniffing around. Since he used to play for them, coming through their youth setup, that'll be his most likely destination assuming the clubs can agree a fee.
Duff needs to come on for Dejagah.
Senderos off injured
spot on grandad
Why is Petric taking corners?
Crosses and basics still a problem.
why is Petric taking a corner kick
I thought he was a center forawrd therefore should be in the box waiting for the corner
Quote from: FulhamMic on January 15, 2013, 09:15:05 PMInce sounds useful. Any thoughts on whether his pace and creativity could add something to our midfield?
Blackpool have already rejected a £7m bid (can't remember who from!?) and Liverpool are sniffing around. Since he used to play for them, coming through their youth setup, that'll be his most likely destination assuming the clubs can agree a fee.
His dad, who advises him, said last week that Tom is at a stage where he needs to play. He's been down the Liverpool route and it didn't work out. He now needs to push on and play regularly, hopefully in the Premiership.
Not an actual quote but pretty much what I heard on the radio.
Maybe Fulham could be that Premiership club?
West Brom 0 - 1 Q.P.R
Petric off
Great idea
Penalties?? Anyone at the Aldershot game a looong time ago, think it was 12-11 in whatever the JPT was called back then, maybe Freight-Rover Trophy?? Repeat of that but in our favour will give those 300 something to talk about on the way back home.
Quote from: leonffc on January 15, 2013, 09:34:22 PM
Quote from: FulhamMic on January 15, 2013, 09:15:05 PM
Ince sounds useful. Any thoughts on whether his pace and creativity could add something to our midfield?
Blackpool have already rejected a £7m bid (can't remember who from!?) and Liverpool are sniffing around. Since he used to play for them, coming through their youth setup, that'll be his most likely destination assuming the clubs can agree a fee.
His dad, who advises him, said last week that Tom is at a stage where he needs to play. He's been down the Liverpool route. He now needs to push on and play regularly, hopefully in the Premiership.
Not an actual quote but pretty much what I heard on the radio.
Maybe Fulham could be that Premiership club?
I am sure Kasami could advise him
what a surprise. Didn't deserve that but we are just so fragile.
Oh for..
Come on :(
classic... oh well. error from briggs
You have got to be kidding me. So Fulhamish to do this...
At least we've played brilliantly by the sounds of it...This is such garbage though. Oh well Well..
We are out then
Briggs & Schwarzer cock up.
As we expected Blackpool have scored with minutes left
Well done Briggs ... :(
who cares
back to trying not to get relegated now
Over in 90 minutes, good. We don't need the cup this year, nor do we need a good old thrashing up at Old Trafford to de-moralise the boys
Rodders became the main man when petric went off. At that point we had 7 shots on targets. Lets see what happens
Direct quote
Keiron Richardson gets his first touch... fulham, meanwhile, give it away
Shock
we had tons of shots and opportunities. no one can score.
we are toothlesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Since the sub Duff has hardly touched the ball. Another great sub by taking Petric off. Poor subs and poor mistakes. Story of our season.
Shame as Blackpool were clearly there to be beaten.
GOOOOAAAALLLLLL
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.... hahahaha
hilarious at the DEATH
Radio just went mad! Richardson!!
Not just yet.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 15, 2013, 09:46:19 PM
Direct quote
Keiron Richardson gets his first touch... fulham, meanwhile, give it away
Shock
*ahem* ;)
Loving the commentary on the main site!
Not yet
good thing our defenders can.
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
I hope he's dedicating that goal to all those who slag him off.
Extra time here we come
im sorry Richardson
HAHA Kieran bloody Richardson who would've thought 082.gif
and that's how my ears felt inbetween the headphones 090.gif
Richardson of all people! I better get a new beer. 082.gif
Would you believe it? A wonder striker by everyone's favourite player: Kieran Richardson.
Jol with a genius substitution
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 15, 2013, 09:46:19 PM
Direct quote
Keiron Richardson gets his first touch... fulham, meanwhile, give it away
Shock
excuse me while I titter
good performance last few games, I hope this is him really silencing the boo boys.
Kieraaaaaaaaaan! Has been looking sharper recently.
First chance I've had to listen to a match(Usually can't see or hear them live) and I'll say up front I am no expert on the world game. Seem to really lack finish in front of goal. And right as I say that Richardson puts it into extra time.
You bloody beauty!
Hold your boos for another 1/2 hour... 086.gif
dear Hugo.... what have you done
Oh God! 30 mins more agony.
Rodallega sounds brutal
And look who scored...!
Since Duff has come on we have hardly threatened.
All I have heard is Ray Houghton and the other guy saying 'Briggs easily beaten','Briggs standing too far off his man', 'Briggs failed to clear', 'Briggs misplaced a pass' and finally 'Briggs inabilty to make a simple clearance led to the Blackpool goal'. I can't believe people will still try and defend him as 'he is still learning' 'he needs a run' after a performance against a championship team which weren't causing as any problems apart from his errors. Hopefully it will convince Jol Briggs is just not up to it.
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 15, 2013, 09:56:44 PM
Since Duff has come on we have hardly threatened.
I've not been overly impressed with him this season, by and large. He has his moments, and yeh he's super fit etc etc, but he doesn't seem to do much with the ball for me.
I love Briggs, and he is getting experience- probably a good thing he's s played to be honest. It was a stupid mistake but the lad will come of age I believe.
Is Duff playing out of position in the middle, with (I assume) Dejagah on the right and Richardson on the left?
Think KR is in the middle, Duff on wing, at least thats how its been painted by Talksport to me
my ears bled as a result of Jim's celebration - LOVE IT.
Quote from: jmh on January 15, 2013, 10:00:50 PM
Is Duff playing out of position in the middle, with (I assume) Dejagah on the right and Richardson on the left?
I suspect Richardson behind Rodallega, with Duff left, Dejagah right or vice versa.
It's Dejagah is on the left, Duff on the right, and Richardson in the middle.
Quote from: Edward_Winston_Malone on January 15, 2013, 09:54:49 PM
Hold your boos for another 1/2 hour... 086.gif
Who bloody booing, not me fella. I can nearly breath let alone boo!
We're on the Piss with Karagounis
You can hear the Spartans (the 300!).
is karagounis going to last on sat? ha
a win here would be a confidence booster. been a fun game.
I think he's gonna have a nap or three :P
They will have to carry off Zorba, he must be knackered
Well we are hanging on but it is still anybodies game. Blackpool for Gods sake
Go on then, who are your takers?
1. Duff
2. Karagounis
3. Baird
4. Richardson
5. Dejagah
Hangeland!
078.gif COYW!!!
HAS HANGELAND SCORED A GOAL?
Hanger-lol! Lol-erland! Seriously, how long has it been?
"It'll do, It'll do"
I love GJ
1. Hangeland
2. Hangeland
3. Hangeland
4. Hangeland
5. Hangeland
bugr.......cant get a commentary anywhere. managed one but I get 3 seconds commentary and then 5 seconds of silence. All through so this is my only contact. Keep comments coming.
A DECENT CORNER AT LAST
Hangeland :028: :028: :028: :028: :028: :028: :028:
Hold on boys......
BREDE HANGELAND!!! CAPTAIN FANTASTIC!!!
won't leave after this!
Quote from: EJL on January 15, 2013, 10:22:01 PM
HAS HANGELAND SCORED A GOAL?
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS. trying to kill the clock. not much time
Come on Fulham!
Come on Fulham!
thank f,,k
More important than the win (counting chickens) is that it sounds as if we really tried!
Quote from: jarv on January 15, 2013, 10:22:53 PM
bugr.......cant get a commentary anywhere. managed one but I get 3 seconds commentary and then 5 seconds of silence. All through so this is my only contact. Keep comments coming.
http://www.talksport.co.uk/radio/how-to-listen (http://www.talksport.co.uk/radio/how-to-listen)
WELL DONE FULHAM BRING ON THE MANCHESTERS!
The BBC text coverage doesn't really paint the same picture as the FFC commentary - in fact, it doesn't really paint Fulham having done anything but score twice...
Who's this Hangeland they speak of?
Yay, instead of being beaten by Blackpool, we get the privilege of being hammered on national TV at Old Trafford. OH the joy
Talksport giving it as an o.g.
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 15, 2013, 10:28:58 PM
The BBC text coverage doesn't really paint the same picture as the FFC commentary - in fact, it doesn't really paint Fulham having done anything but score twice...
The BBC hate us. Why should they tell the truth. I believe the live commentary with Jim.
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 15, 2013, 10:20:05 PM
Well we are hanging on but it is still anybodies game. Blackpool for Gods sake
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 15, 2013, 10:20:05 PM
Well we are hanging on but it is still anybodies game. Blackpool for Gods sake
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 15, 2013, 10:20:05 PM
Well we are hanging on but it is still anybodies game. Blackpool for Gods sake
Oh we'll, you and the others will have to wait until sat to have another go!
Quote from: Rhys Lightning 63 on January 15, 2013, 10:30:34 PM
Yay, instead of being beaten by Blackpool, we get the privilege of being hammered on national TV at Old Trafford. OH the joy
Seriously, THAT'S what you're taking from this? Absolutely no pleasing some people.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 15, 2013, 10:35:46 PM
Quote from: Rhys Lightning 63 on January 15, 2013, 10:30:34 PM
Yay, instead of being beaten by Blackpool, we get the privilege of being hammered on national TV at Old Trafford. OH the joy
Seriously, THAT'S what you're taking from this? Absolutely no pleasing some people.
His response to the equaliser was 'fcuk' as well.
I hope I never react to a Fulham goal as if it's a bad thing.
Possession 49/51
Shots 19/26
On target 10/13
Corners 7/12
GOALS 1/2
Luvvly jubbly... Wembley here we come!
Quote from: PokerMatt on January 15, 2013, 11:03:37 PM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 15, 2013, 10:35:46 PM
Quote from: Rhys Lightning 63 on January 15, 2013, 10:30:34 PM
Yay, instead of being beaten by Blackpool, we get the privilege of being hammered on national TV at Old Trafford. OH the joy
Seriously, THAT'S what you're taking from this? Absolutely no pleasing some people.
His response to the equaliser was 'fcuk' as well.
I hope I never react to a Fulham goal as if it's a bad thing.
Merely celebrating what I thought would be the best thing for the club. 120 minutes away to Blackpool, with a good number of (lets face it) of senior players, then the coach back (assuming they aren't staying the night in Blackpool), not arriving until 4/5 in the morning, then training the next day, beofre having to do the same thing again to go and play Man City on Saturday.
Thought it would have done the players some good to get the match over in 90 minutes (win or lose), save their energy for the league against Man City, where we actually have a decent record in the Premier League
...Big club syndrome !!!! The Blackpool supporter on TalkS$ite reckon Senderos and Hangeland kicked lumps out of their players and Mariner was a Fulham Fan 064.gif
Well done Fulham, I had us pegged as losing this one, even to the extent of posting a We've been knocked out" post which no sooner had I done it, became obsolete with Richardson's goal! I gladly felt a bit of a chump tbo. But I wasn't booing, no sir. But to win with a goal from Hangers, that's amazing!
Life in this old team yet eh! Unbeaten in 2013, long may it continue! COYW
I'd take a win in 120 than a defeat in 90 any day of the week.
The late equaliser would have improved morale too, the opposite of what would have happened had we not scored.
I get your reasoning but surely while we're in it we've got a chance so we should hope for the win rather than wrote it off. It's not even united for sure.
Quote from: Burt on January 15, 2013, 11:12:35 PM
Possession 49/51
Shots 19/26
On target 10/13
Corners 7/12
GOALS 1/2
Luvvly jubbly... Wembley here we come!
Nice one Burt.....give me the optimist every time. Also, big up to the 300+ who went and were heard.
Quote from: KCat on January 15, 2013, 11:16:18 PM
...Big club syndrome !!!! The Blackpool supporter on TalkS$ite reckon Senderos and Hangeland kicked lumps out of their players and Mariner was a Fulham Fan 064.gif
Amazing. That's a first!
Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 15, 2013, 10:34:43 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 15, 2013, 10:20:05 PM
Well we are hanging on but it is still anybodies game. Blackpool for Gods sake
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 15, 2013, 10:20:05 PM
Oh we'll, you and the others will have to wait until sat to have another go!
Have another go? What do you mean? We were hanging on against Blackpool. We rode our luck against Blackpool in extra time. Blackpool have a poor home record. But we did have efforts tonight which is good and bossed much of the match without looking dangerous according to the Fulham radio. So thank God for that. But I guess some fans think this means we are now World beaters. The club don't need to spend money and Jol is a master tactician. Yes I will wait to say the same thing I have said ALL SEASON. I guess you think that's having a go. Sorry.
Quote from: Rhys Lightning 63 on January 15, 2013, 11:13:50 PM
Merely celebrating what I thought would be the best thing for the club. 120 minutes away to Blackpool, with a good number of (lets face it) of senior players, then the coach back (assuming they aren't staying the night in Blackpool), not arriving until 4/5 in the morning, then training the next day, beofre having to do the same thing again to go and play Man City on Saturday.
Thought it would have done the players some good to get the match over in 90 minutes (win or lose), save their energy for the league against Man City, where we actually have a decent record in the Premier League
The best thing for the club was losing to a Championship team without a manager in 90 minutes, instead of winning in 120. With "a good number of senior players" in the team? Would that really have had a positive impact? When you're in a rut you want to win any games you can, and if you get given one against a weaker/lower league tam then not wining that is likely to have a much more negative response than winning it, no matter how long it takes to do the latter.
No fan should ever celebrate a loss or curse a victory/goal that keeps them in the tie.
Manager Reaction
Tuesday 15 January 2013 22:48
Martin Jol praised his battling side after Fulham defeated Blackpool 2-1 after extra-time in Tuesday night's Third Round Replay of the FA Cup with Budweiser.
The Whites appeared to be heading out of the competition when Nathan Delfouneso put Blackpool in front on 82 minutes. But Kieran Richardson levelled with virtually the last kick of the 90 to take the tie to extra-time. And in the remaining four minutes of the additional 30, Brede Hangeland rose highest to head the ball home and send Fulham through.
"It's always a relief," said Jol afterwards. "We did okay under the circumstances against a good team with some talented players. We should have won it at home as we put so many crosses and opportunities in the final third but we couldn't score.
"Then you have to go away from home to a difficult place. Their coach at the time [Michael Appleton] said their pitch is probably 10 times worse than you could imagine so we were prepared for that.
"But we still tried to play; that is the only thing you can do. But you still have to score a goal and a problem occurred in the 83rd minute which was very disappointing. So to see us come back 30 seconds before the end and then to score the winner was great."
Richardson stepped off the substitutes' bench in the 87th minute as Jol pushed men forward – and the move paid off as the former Sunderland man levelled in the dying seconds of normal time.
"That was exactly what I had in mind when I put him on but nine out of 10 times it won't come off," stated Jol. "He's a quality player so I'm pleased for him. He was one of our best players on Saturday when he played at left-back against Wigan Athletic but I wanted to rest him tonight. I knew I could call on him if I needed him, though."
Jol made five changes from the side that drew 1-1 with Wigan on Saturday, with Dimitar Berbatov and Bryan Ruiz not involved in the matchday squad.
"Berbatov felt tired – he's played a lot of games and Ruiz had a little bit of a problem with his hamstring again," explained Jol. "So I had to rest those two and play Mladen Petric and Hugo Rodallega up front."
Despite the victory, Jol admits there is still plenty of room for improvement from his side, adding: "We showed a lot of character today but you need a bit more urgency up front. In the first half we had two or three good opportunities and you need to score them to take some of the pressure off. At the start of the season we were scoring goals for fun, now we're finding it a little bit of a problem."
"Chances were rare in a tepid tie until Delfouneso side-footed in from close range when Schwarzer failed to properly punch clear a high ball inside his six-yard box."
In a game with 45 shots in total and 23 on target, according to their own stats...
Well. An exciting few events but frustrating we didnt finish any of our chances. They sat back all game and had a 10 min period in second half.
Hughes was poor, briggs had great first half. Kara, Hangeland and Dejegah all played well. We looked tired and gave the ball away but the surface was awful and we did play some nice stuff.
Forgot: Ince was poor. Look quick and dangerous in tiny tiny flashes but didnt want to work for it.
Again from Twatter
Bryan Ruiz González @bryanruizcr
Well done to all my teammates... Great win tonight.. And for people who has been asking I'm in perfect condition... No injury... Just rest ⚽
Jol you little fibber :023:
Quote from: rhyspabsolom on January 16, 2013, 12:41:49 AM
Quote from: Rhys Lightning 63 on January 15, 2013, 10:30:34 PM
Yay, instead of being beaten by Blackpool, we get the privilege of being hammered on national TV at Old Trafford. OH the joy
I sometimes worry that people confuse ME-Rhys (hunky, edgy, intelligent, optimist) with YOU-Rhys (moaning, twitter celebrated).
What a take on a Fulham win.
hahahahaha fantastic work
Quote from: KCat on January 15, 2013, 11:41:28 PM
Jol you little fibber :023:
Never done that one before has he... 086.gif
