I know the MODs will merge this into the match day thread .
But just for of few minutes I want this to be a topic headline .
This is a massive 3 points . I will be there supporting the team .
All I hope for 3 points .
I EXPECT 100% effort ( and believe the 100% effort we will get 3 points )
Now that said I am off to the match
COYWs :scarf:
Hi All,
I can't make tonights game with West Ham but would ask you ALL to get behind the staff & players,its now more than ever they need your support,remember the great escape year and Europa league run when we fans made a positive difference,please don't get on players backs as this is hugely counter productive,
Thanks and enjoy the game COYW !!!!!!!!!
Good speech Mr Riverside :clap_hands:
Welcome to the board!
Just about to leave...feeling nervous, hopefully we'll bag all 3 points.
Not just our players but our fans too! Let's make some noise and show the team we're behind them.
COYW!!!!!
Craven Cottage plays host to a London derby between two teams desperately struggling for form of late. Hosts Fulham have been on a catastrophic run that has seen them take them take just three wins from their last 18 in league and cup, a run that has seen the West Londoners drop from the Europa League positions to 14th position, just four points above the drop zone, and after their capitulation against Manchester United at the weekend, out of the FA Cup.
Meanwhile, after finding themselves in eighth position after defeating Chelsea on the 1st of December, West Ham have since taken just one win from their next eight Premier League matches. While 12th position and 27 points may not exactly spell relegation trouble just yet, Sam Allardyce will be aware that a Fulham victory would take Martin Jol's side above the Hammers.
Jol may hand a debut to central-midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong after the Ghanian joined from Arsenal on-loan for the rest of the season, while Kieran Richardson should return after missing the trip to former club Man Utd with a calf strain. However, Kerim Frei (groin), Mahamadou Diarra (knee) and Simon Davies (thigh) remain out.
For the Hammers, Marouane Chamakh is available again after the on-loan striker was ineligible to face parent club Arsenal in his side's last league match. Andy Carroll may be fit enough for a place on the bench after recovering from a knee problem while new signing Emanuel Pogatetz will be in the squad, as well as the highly-coveted midfield Momo Diame. Winston Reid (groin), Daniel Potts (concussion) James Collins (hamstring) and George McCartney (knee) are all sidelined.
Stuck at work, can't watch the match today, relying on you guys for my commentary. Must win match today, COYW!!
I have to miss tonight's game. It is more nerve racking being away from the Cottage than it is watching the game.
Essential we all get behind the team for this big 6 pointer. I hope the team give us something to shout for.
CMON BOYS!! SNAP OUT OF IT AND ATTACK!!
Well said, chaps. Purely as a matter of interest, I wonder what odds the bookies are giving on our going 1 down within 2 minutes?
One thing's for sure. The lads are going to be very nervous early in the game about giving the ball away in midfield.
This is make or break I think so like the rest, I hope this is the day we turn the season around. :scarf:
Team news...
Schwarzer - Riether, Senderos, Hangeland, Riise - Duff, Sidwell, Karagounis, Rodallega - Ruiz - Berbatov.
Its already looking a shocker, senderos and rodallega on the left? god almighty.
Quote from: FulhamSince1995 on January 30, 2013, 07:11:34 PM
Team news...
Schwarzer - Riether, Senderos, Hangeland, Riise - Duff, Sidwell, Karagounis, Rodallega - Ruiz - Berbatov.
Its already looking a shocker, senderos and rodallega on the left? god almighty.
Senderos on the left?
To our supporters, the least we can do tonight is give 100% support. That means no moaning, no booing, just support the boys and make the cottage rock like the fortress we know it can be. If this game is as important as is being stated, then let's do our bit too by getting behind the boys and cheering them on.
:scarf:
If we get behind the team, even if we go behind, and cheer us on we can do this!
But, please think about it - if we did draw or worse, it really is not the end and doesn't requie overreaction. Mo has made us self sufficient and also stated we are trying to get players in. Assuming we do get the Milan geezer and maybe 1 or 2 others we should be well good enough.
Lets try and stick together like during the 'Great Escape' :scarf:
Quote from: FulhamSince1995 on January 30, 2013, 07:11:34 PM
Team news...
Schwarzer - Riether, Senderos, Hangeland, Riise - Duff, Sidwell, Karagounis, Rodallega - Ruiz - Berbatov.
Its already looking a shocker, senderos and rodallega on the left? god almighty.
Yes, very shocking. Hughes is probably "punished" for his performance last week, but why not play Dejagah on the left wing?
Time to start praying for a miracle, this team will need it. COYW
i would assume this is tactical because senderos is bigger than hughes and west ham lump balls forward. the problem is, he is like bambi with the ball.
If we keep the ball like we can and move it at the right pace we can easily beat these. Big if though.
must say was dissapointed not to see frimpong start tonight id imagine its almost certain he will be involved during the game though. then on the other hand was delighted to see simon davis on the bench fair play to the man although i cant picture him being the player he once was?
Not sure why.. But I am proper excited for this match.
3 points, let's go! COYW!!
Kaca isnt even on the bench...
FULHAM: Schwarzer; Riether, Hangeland, Senderos, Riise; Duff, Karagounis, Sidwell, Rodallega; Ruiz, Berbatov.
SUBSTITUTES: Etheridge, Baird, Petric, Frimpong, Hughes, Dejagah, Davies.
WEST HAM: Jaaskelainen; Demel, Reid, Tomkins, O'Brien; Diame, Noble, Nolan; Jarvis, Chamakh, J Cole.
SUBSTITUTES: Henderson, Carroll, C Cole, Vaz Te, Taylor, Pogatetz, O'Neil.
REFEREE: Chris Foy (Lancashire).
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i would assume this is tactical because senderos is bigger than hughes and west ham lump balls forward. the problem is, he is like bambi with the ball.
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Yes, remember the game at Upton Park, they did a lot of damage with high balls down the middle. Hangeland and Senderos together should be able to handle that threat. More worried what Joe Cole may do to Senderos on the ground.
Kasami not on bench either
man, i am worked up for the start of this game. we have to get a good first 15.
Here we go - Gale on "Senderos error watch" already.
Quote from: PokerMatt on January 30, 2013, 08:06:10 PM
Here we go - Gale on "Senderos error watch" already.
Aren't we all!
Yay :beer:
Must say, all the negative, sideways, slow passing is really getting on my tits tonight...
The boys really want this result, you can see it.
Quote from: Jamie88 on January 30, 2013, 08:09:51 PM
Quote from: PokerMatt on January 30, 2013, 08:06:10 PM
Here we go - Gale on "Senderos error watch" already.
Aren't we all!
Nope. I'm supporting 11 players out there.
Quote from: hesedmedia on January 30, 2013, 08:11:50 PM
The boys really want this result, you can see it.
And that is pretty much all we fans want to see: them fighting and giving it all.
Berbatov!
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Quote from: PokerMatt on January 30, 2013, 08:06:10 PM
And so am I!
It was intended tongue in cheek :)
Here we go - Gale on "Senderos error watch" already.
Aren't we all!
I figured ;) Wasn't meaning to be rude! Just hate Gale's immediate getting on his back.
Nope. I'm supporting 11 players out there.
Maybe negative but I hate it when we score early, I don't want us sitting back for the rest of the game!
3 players offside for the goal apparently...Since when did we have that many in the oppositions box at once?!
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 30, 2013, 08:21:26 PM
3 players offside for the goal apparently...Since when did we have that many in the oppositions box at once?!
Ha ha, funny but true!
WHam look way more dangerous when they play it short than when they just hammer it up the pitch - fortunately they've not done much of it to cause that many issues.
Great challenge Sidwell...
How the hell didn't Diame get a yellow as well for his recation?
We are looking good
Sidwell went charging in again then, fortunately Diame made him look like a muppet rather than got fouled else he could have been off.
We have almost got the Berba back! He looks sharp and wants to get some goals rather than defend, almost always.
Great save there to deny Berba!
Atmosphere is pretty lousy but the team look better. Need to push for a couple more thought
Agree, I think we'll need a 2nd if we want all 3 points. We can do it though
Fulham had 5 shots to Spam's 2. Much more like it. More speed and inventiveness going forward. Berbatov much more up for it.
Nogood "being pleased with Fulham, isit" Boyo
Quote from: FC Silver Fox on January 30, 2013, 08:49:44 PM
Agree, I think we'll need a 2nd if we want all 3 points. We can do it though
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Ease the heart palpitations too
Just watched Berbatov's spin away from 3 midfielders on the halfway line, a 20 yard run whilst keeping another defender at arm's length before unleashing a fierce shot form 25 yards which grazed the post. Amazing.
Nogood "just saying amazing, isit" Boyo
Checking in. Great game. Some good spells. berba full of energy. So is the rest of the team. So many tackles on our part. great to see
Quote from: alexbishop on January 30, 2013, 08:48:18 PM
Atmosphere is pretty lousy but the team look better. Need to push for a couple more thought
Listening to Gentleman Jim the home fans seem to be quite noisy. W.Ham fans booed their team off at HT
We badly need a 2nd with our record of conceding late goals.
Berba is looking lively. Riether is looking like an absolute monster. And Rodallega's attacking runs when Berba and Ruiz have the ball is adding an element of danger we've been missing -- either of those two can hit Rod from pretty much anywhere, so he draws defenders.
COYW
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GOOD link works for me :scarf:
Let's get the second quickly so we can relax and enjoy the game
Shocking start to the second half. Cant clear the ball and Kara is our furthest player forward. love...Me.
for love sake
Well... that was bad.
Why was berba marking nolan? Surely a defender's job if ever there was one.
That on the other hand :P
But how lame a free kick was that? Did Ruiz even touch the guy?
Also, that's two very good balls in from Duff from the left in this game alone. Compared to his consistent dross from the right, may be worthwhile keeping him on the left or a bit.
get in there!
You gotta be kidding me.... fp.gif
Rodders FTW!! :scarf:
shame Berbs looking the oposite direction
So that's Berba playing 1-1 with himself *grr*
EDIT: Rodders YOU BEAUTY!!!!!!!!!!
Well done lads you've barely noticed we've kicked off again...
Oh wait we just scored. Say whaaaat?!
Hu(go) beauty!
Duff is so essential.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 30, 2013, 09:09:44 PM
Duff is so essential.
Really? Personally have thought he's been amongst the weakest performers of late.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 30, 2013, 09:06:44 PM
That on the other hand :P
But how lame a free kick was that? Did Ruiz even touch the guy?
Also, that's two very good balls in from Duff from the left in this game alone. Compared to his consistent dross from the right, may be worthwhile keeping him on the left or a bit.
Against these Allardyce-type teams, where we need some width to break down a physical defense, I'd think he's got to start on the left.
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Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 30, 2013, 09:09:44 PM
Duff is so essential.
Really? Personally have thought he's been amongst the weakest performers of late.
2 assists today. i will remember more when im not so engrossed.
also, how many times has Karagounis been there to sweep up and clear? all bloody game.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 30, 2013, 09:13:31 PM
2 assists today. i will remember more when im not so engrossed.
also, how many times has Karagounis been there to sweep up and clear? all bloody game.
Today he's been very good, but in recent games I've not been impressed at all.
As for Kara, had you said he was essential I'd have agreed with you absolutely :P
There is nothing more I would like than to see Ruiz do the business for us, but I have to say on this seasons evidence not just tonight's he is either not trying or he is not up to it.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 30, 2013, 09:13:31 PM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 30, 2013, 09:10:29 PM
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 30, 2013, 09:09:44 PM
Duff is so essential.
Really? Personally have thought he's been amongst the weakest performers of late.
2 assists today. i will remember more when im not so engrossed.
also, how many times has Karagounis been there to sweep up and clear? all bloody game.
Duff has been rubbish of late but not been subbed when he should've been. He's repaying Jol's faith with interest.
Sidwell needs to come off before he is sent off!
We need to get another to be sure of the win here. Everytime they get near our box, we look fragile as hell. Duff has been great tonight but he was woeful on Saturday and over the previous few games.
Sidwell may need to be subbed off soon, looking like a certain red card.
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on January 30, 2013, 09:19:55 PM
There is nothing more I would like than to see Ruiz do the business for us, but I have to say on this seasons evidence not just tonight's he is either not trying or he is not up to it.
Really? Ruiz has been one of our best players this season for me. He's anonymous on the right.
Quote from: The Moose on January 30, 2013, 09:21:43 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on January 30, 2013, 09:19:55 PM
There is nothing more I would like than to see Ruiz do the business for us, but I have to say on this seasons evidence not just tonight's he is either not trying or he is not up to it.
Really? Ruiz has been one of our best players this season for me. He's anonymous on the right.
Glad he's coming off now though, was starting to look a bit dangerous defensively.
OMG Baird on for Kara & Dejagah for Ruiz. Don´t understand this.
Quote from: grandad on January 30, 2013, 09:24:54 PM
OMG Baird on for Kara & Dejagah for Ruiz. Don´t understand this.
WHAT ABOUT SIDWELL! Jesus Christ!!
Quote from: grandad on January 30, 2013, 09:24:54 PM
OMG Baird on for Kara & Dejagah for Ruiz. Don´t understand this.
Legs and a bit of defensive aggression.
Karas played brilliantly but he doesn't have the legs for 2 games in 4 days anymore.
God I wish the fans would encourage the players a bit more. They need it big time. we're starting to drop deep again and getting panicy
without kara or ruiz no one can keep possession. and with berba gone... hmm. frimpong?
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 30, 2013, 09:25:36 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 30, 2013, 09:24:54 PM
OMG Baird on for Kara & Dejagah for Ruiz. Don´t understand this.
WHAT ABOUT SIDWELL! Jesus Christ!!
Saving them for Saturday?
Rodallega has got to charge the keeper in case Petric's shot isn't handled. Would have been a tap-in.
Stay focused lads.
Anyone else bricking it?
give senderos to qpr.... for free
3-1 Petric, 3 points, happy days. That was tough going.
Yeah 082.gif so so importent! 3 points. Just what we need.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 30, 2013, 09:47:32 PM
give senderos to qpr.... for free
Yeah I get chills every time he have to do something.
Commentator talking about Mladic... is it Ratko Mladic?
Yes Fulham !!!!! Xxx
I feel Rodders deserves a goal I really do.
HOW THE HELL DID HE DO THAT?!?!
that goal was all about Dejagah, great work by the corner flag
Oh. Own goal. Seemed to defy laws of physics, there.
A bit of fight, some teamwork and a little passion, thats all we have been asking to see isn't it?
WE LOVE YOU FULHAMMMM!
Quote from: elgreenio on January 30, 2013, 09:49:24 PM
that goal was all about Dejagah, great work by the corner flag
He's been excellent since he came on today, very impressed.
Might go down as an OG
great win... the commentator said, Berba left b/c of injury. What was wrong with him?
Holy balls, that would have been unreal from Mladic if he had scored then.
Yessssssssss!!! Massive 3 points. Need a younger few players and try to get rid of 8 injuries a game.
BBC giving it as an og. Gutted lost my Internet connection just before rodders scored had to go to my local cafe to get BBC text feed
Quote from: Fulham_Surrey on January 30, 2013, 09:51:26 PM
great win... the commentator said, Berba left b/c of injury. What was wrong with him?
Have a guess...hamstring. Like every other injury this season haha
Quote from: Fulham_Surrey on January 30, 2013, 09:51:26 PM
great win... the commentator said, Berba left b/c of injury. What was wrong with him?
Pulled hamstring? Think that was the commentator's guess.
what joy - Reading 2 Scum 2
Quote from: alexbishop on January 30, 2013, 09:53:01 PM
Quote from: Fulham_Surrey on January 30, 2013, 09:51:26 PM
great win... the commentator said, Berba left b/c of injury. What was wrong with him?
Have a guess...hamstring. Like every other injury this season haha
Looked like it was tight more than pulled, so he may only miss the United game. Which would be awful, would mean that Scholes wont have a second chance to go flying into a ridiculous tackle in the dying minutes.
Thoroughly deserved win. No weak links. Even Senderos only made one cock up. Worried about Berbas hamstring.
Played with real heart today. Someone got into them before the game, I think.
Quote from: Roberty on January 30, 2013, 09:54:24 PM
what joy - Reading 2 Scum 2
How many times are they gonna produce comebacks this season!?
What a win thought Rod had a really good game aswell,We Are Fulham Super Fulham.
berba went off injured and look at what happened, we still played well; equally, if not better. everyone really gave it their all. I was very impressed today.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 30, 2013, 09:24:02 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 30, 2013, 09:21:43 PM
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on January 30, 2013, 09:19:55 PM
There is nothing more I would like than to see Ruiz do the business for us, but I have to say on this seasons evidence not just tonight's he is either not trying or he is not up to it.
Really? Ruiz has been one of our best players this season for me. He's anonymous on the right.
Glad he's coming off now though, was starting to look a bit dangerous defensively.
Not at the races today.
shame about Berbs but honestly not fussed, Ruiz to slot in behind Rodallega where he's comfortable then Dejagah on the right, happy days.
13 shots at goal, only 41% possession though (other places say 44%)
not good, we wanted reading to lose.
Bottom 3 will go down. I think Reading will survive. They have more fight than the other 3.
At 75/80 mins the game had the look of Everton at home from this or last season. Fortunately it was last season.
Quote from: The Moose on January 30, 2013, 09:59:28 PM
Not at the races today.
Thought he was one of the better players in the first half hour or so when the team absolutely dominated, but when that faded he got steadily worse and at the start of the second half he was a bit of a hindrance.
really happy with that performance, showed a lot of fight and the players looked really up for it. Fantastic performance from Hugo, class from Berbs and despite a couple of dodgy moments better from Senderos.
All in all a pleasing performance and I'd like to see the same line up on Saturday.
Also one more bonus, AVB just said in his interview that Huddlestone has been given to permission to speak to Fulham.
I thought that Senderos did pretty well actually. Him and Hangeland coped with the hoofs up to Chamakh, Cole and Carroll well.
Rodellega MOM for me. Thought he was fantastic
Quote from: Ordar on January 30, 2013, 10:20:41 PM
I thought that Senderos did pretty well actually.
Yea he wasen't that bad I just don't trust him and feel a little scared everytime he have to do someting. But hopefull he will start to preform continually and gain the trust again. That would be nice.
Senderos needs to get a bit stronger though, he looks stronger than he is. For me we need a new centre back, Senderos, Hangeland and Hughes have all lacked consistency.
3 goals from a combined 3 yards which i absolutely love... only downside was Ruiz, i thought he was really poor and needs far to long on tha ball. really hope he improves asap cos he seems a really nice bloke
Great win for Fulham, too bad I missed the match, I was in school. How did Dejagah look when he came on? Iran has a game in a week, hopefully he is in good form.
Also, it seems like Ruiz played on the right, Duff on the left, and Rodallega behind Berba in the attack, correct?
Quote from: IranianCottager on January 31, 2013, 02:16:39 AM
Great win for Fulham, too bad I missed the match, I was in school. How did Dejagah look when he came on? Iran has a game in a week, hopefully he is in good form.
Also, it seems like Ruiz played on the right, Duff on the left, and Rodallega behind Berba in the attack, correct?
Yes, you are correct. Dejagah was excellent in his stint. He looked very sharp. Have a look at my View From South Texas. It'll answer a lot of your questions.
Good luck in the international, but Ashkan needs to come back 100% healthy
Quote from: HatterDon on January 31, 2013, 03:12:41 AM
Quote from: IranianCottager on January 31, 2013, 02:16:39 AM
Great win for Fulham, too bad I missed the match, I was in school. How did Dejagah look when he came on? Iran has a game in a week, hopefully he is in good form.
Also, it seems like Ruiz played on the right, Duff on the left, and Rodallega behind Berba in the attack, correct?
Yes, you are correct. Dejagah was excellent in his stint. He looked very sharp. Have a look at my View From South Texas. It'll answer a lot of your questions.
Good luck in the international, but Ashkan needs to come back 100% healthy
Oh, ok. Great, thanks for the feed back.
Thank you, it is an Asian Cup Qualifier against Lebanon, and although Dejagah is in the list of invitees for Iran, I don't know if he will play or not depending on how seriously Queiroz (Iran's coach) takes the match.
As HatterDon said, Dejagah looked very good. The third goal was set up by his play - he ended up with the ball far up the wing with no support, so he took it to the corner, held off a couple West Ham players, somehow got free and worked the ball back inside. A moment later he received another pass in the box and centered it to Rodallega (I think? My memory is going already), whose blocked shot was then squeezed in by Petric (off a defender, scored as an OG).
The only problem was that he fell down a couple times. I think the grass was slick for some reason (IIRC Sidwell lost his footing at one point, too.)
I like him. He's always had a lot of technique, but he's adapted his game a bit too. Dives into fewer tackles, and seems a little stronger physically in possession.
personally think dejagah will be a big player for us next season, once he gets consistent he is a real threat and full of running.
