As we move onto this Saturday's game at Craven Cottage, we take on QPR in the West London derby, which will also be live on Sky Sports at 12:30pm
It's 15 unbeaten for the Whites, with our last win coming at Preston 2-1, however, QPR will offer a much different type of challenge.
Fulham will need their wits about them with balls flying into Matt Smith, but, we must approach this game like no other.
QPR's form over the last 6 games is L, W, L, L, D, W and they play a game in hand tonight away to Villa.
With this in mind, how does Slavisa set his side up to claim all 3 points?
What Team will he put out?
What Tactics will he use?
What will the score be?
Please discuss below
What Team will he put out?
What Tactics will he use?
What will the score be?
It matters not, we will beat them comprehensively
Tonight, however, will be desperate for them to get a win against a fearful rival
4-0.
I have no doubt our manager will not allow complacency. However we must keep an eye on Matt Smith. I liked him as a player and whilst he did not suit our style he is deadly in the air from corners, free kicks and crosses, if we do not do not concentrate.
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3-1 or 4-1. May be the odd 5 mins of shakiness but realistically we should win comfortably.
With QPR playing tonight and us having the week off, must help us surely?
Hopefully another 3pionts towards promotion as long as we stay focused.
I have a horrible feeling about the game on Saturday, EVERYTHING suggests we should win this game quite comfortably so why do I feel so worried about it?!? #fulhamish :022: :023:
Straight up to the game as early then after 3 pionts collected upto Hammersmith for a few celebratory beers with a fellow supporter.
Every time I see/hear Holloway he strikes me as a slightly daft country bumpkin who isn't quite in touch with reality, but has an ongoing relationship with the pixies at the bottom of the garden. His comments after the Sunderland game at the weekend:
"I'm delighted with the crowd, because we didn't play very well, we didn't get the right shape that they played and it caused problems - we thought they would be 3-4-3. We didn't get booed off at half-time, when lots of times you would, and in the end we saw a young kid's talent get us something out of nothing. It wasn't the prettiest, but we'll take that and I'm delighted the young lad is showing why I've put faith in him. What I need is the fans to stick with us, because in some games that stardust won't show."
If we play to anything like our potential we'll thump them, hard to imagine we won't win but if we're drawing at 75 minutes I'll start getting nervous. I imagine we'll be 4 3 3 with
Betts
Fred, Odoi (or Kalas if fit and in view of Matt Smith for them?) Ream. Targett
TC, KMac, Stef,
Sess, Mitro , Ojo/Ayite
Subs
Button
Christie
Kalas/Odoi
Norwood
Kamara
Piazon
Ayite/Ojo
I'm quite sure we will win but I think the margin will be slim
That win against Villa tonight will have ramped up their confidence.
This could be one of those banana skins in our path to the playoffs.
Quote from: filham on March 13, 2018, 10:12:29 PM
That win against Villa tonight will have ramped up their confidence.
This could be one of those banana skins in our path to the playoffs.
Villa thrashing Wolves Saturday, should have done their confidence good...Fancy we'll wollop them 5-0.
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It has a draw written all over it. We realistically are going to finish in the playoffs and Rangers can play without any shackles, towards the end of the season there are so many games that go against form. I'd be delighted with 1-0, but effectively does it matter? We could lose 2-0 and still win the playoffs. Trouble is, I still remember Bristol Rovers like it was yesterday, I was 7, let alone Grimsby. Hey ho, it's been a cracking season, Cardiff may still yet fall apart you never know, their run in contains many games that fall into the category of end-of-season-strange-results. Could go down to the last game like Pompey away, here's hoping. COYW 082.gif Not sure if I can take the uncertainty :beer:
It could be a tight affair, they cannot be underestimated. We have to be at our best, and hungrier with more desire than them.
I can see this being a tough game. They showed tonight they're no pushovers, and they'll be well up for this game.
Yes they will be well up for it. This is the game their fans want to win more than any other. And so do I as well as most Fulham fans! I couldn't bear our great run to come to an end on Saturday against the Hahas. COYW!
Not many tickets left, considering the early kick off and being on TV, should be a great crowd and hopefully atmosphere, especially given their great win tonight.
Yes hopefully a great atmosphere at the Cottage but I certainly don't hope that QPR'S great win tonight comes into it!
Taking nothing away from QPR, but, after watching the highlights, Villa were absolutely awful, a defensive master class that even Burton would be ashamed off.
We're returning from a week skiing on Sat so will miss this. Gutted.
Just when I'm thinking this could be 8-0, QPR surprise me.
Another 6-0 with a Mitro hat trick.
I am more concered about AFTER QPR.
The international break seldom bothers me, but with KMac, Cairney, Mitro & possibly Sess all playing, we need them ALL to come back fit and injury free!
The rest might have done them the world of good, or maybe the break would leave them losing focus, so playing a game for their Country might help. Who knows? I just don't want them coming back with 'niggles'!!
After Saturday there are 8 Cup Finals before the end of the season, we need to keep going.
COYW
As long as we don't get a penalty we should be ok
I don't think we are as bad as we were regarding penalties.
Quote from: One James stannard on March 13, 2018, 05:31:04 PM
I have a horrible feeling about the game on Saturday, EVERYTHING suggests we should win this game quite comfortably so why do I feel so worried about it?!? #fulhamish :022: :023:
Ah! A true Fulham fan.
(I feel the same way)
It will be a hard fought match. Every match is a challenge in its own way, there is no certainty in this world.
I detect signs of arrogance and delusions in some predictions, which will only result in dire consequences for us if the Fulham players make the safe foolish judgement.
It could be a painful mistake to underestimate any opponent, no matter who they are, have we not learnt any lessons from the past.
I'm worried about this game. They are going to be a very tough nut to crack. This could be as tough as Preston last weekend. Form suggests that we should win but .....
I remember a few seasons ago, Norwich were relegated when they came to the Cottage for, I think, the last home game of the season.
It was all...they can relax now, no pressure on them, they brought maximum support with them.
And.........we will 6-0.
Now let's stop thinking Fulhamish.....or Fulhamish will happen😉.
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on March 14, 2018, 08:15:21 PM
It will be a hard fought match. Every match is a challenge in its own way, there is no certainty in this world.
I detect signs of arrogance and delusions in some predictions, which will only result in dire consequences for us if the Fulham players make the safe foolish judgement.
It could be a painful mistake to underestimate any opponent, no matter who they are, have we not learnt any lessons from the past.
The only certainly about life, is that it is followed by death! I have been reborn by the team's efforts this season as I was last year, I don't have 9 lives....not a pussy!
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on March 14, 2018, 08:15:21 PM
It will be a hard fought match. Every match is a challenge in its own way, there is no certainty in this world.
I detect signs of arrogance and delusions in some predictions, which will only result in dire consequences for us if the Fulham players make the safe foolish judgement.
It could be a painful mistake to underestimate any opponent, no matter who they are, have we not learnt any lessons from the past.
Not sure if you're referring to my prediction.. or the bloke who went for 6-0! Ha ha.
I honestly feel it'll be a comfortable 3-1 or 4-1 victory with the odd 5 mins of pressure similar to the Sheffield United game. They have less quality all over the pitch. Given our form, everyone being fit... home derby so our players will be just as enthused as they are to get one over on our rivals... I honestly only see one result.
That said .. they beat Villa. So it's important to be aware that anyone can have an off day. Things didn't quite click for us vs PNE last time out.
The logical prediction is 3-1 or 4–1 based off all the pre-game ingredients but I agree with "best laid plans" and all that.
Quote from: Milo on March 15, 2018, 12:18:21 AM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on March 14, 2018, 08:15:21 PM
It will be a hard fought match. Every match is a challenge in its own way, there is no certainty in this world.
I detect signs of arrogance and delusions in some predictions, which will only result in dire consequences for us if the Fulham players make the safe foolish judgement.
It could be a painful mistake to underestimate any opponent, no matter who they are, have we not learnt any lessons from the past.
Not sure if you're referring to my prediction.. or the bloke who went for 6-0! Ha ha.
I honestly feel it'll be a comfortable 3-1 or 4-1 victory with the odd 5 mins of pressure similar to the Sheffield United game. They have less quality all over the pitch. Given our form, everyone being fit... home derby so our players will be just as enthused as they are to get one over on our rivals... I honestly only see one result.
That said .. they beat Villa. So it's important to be aware that anyone can have an off day. Things didn't quite click for us vs PNE last time out.
The logical prediction is 3-1 or 4–1 based off all the pre-game ingredients but I agree with "best laid plans" and all that.
I hope you are indeed correct in your observations and analysis. There is no room for error, only victory will suffice.
We get the basics spot on, and our superior technique will take care of itself.
But only with the right application.
If there was any doubt about our opponents on Saturday with regard to a walkover these are now gone.Surely we cannot be as bad a side as Villa,this result may have done us a favour in more way than one.
Quote from: mrmicawbers on March 15, 2018, 01:31:59 AM
If there was any doubt about our opponents on Saturday with regard to a walkover these are now gone.Surely we cannot be as bad a side as Villa,this result may have done us a favour in more way than one.
Yes a favour it has I hope. Villa may have adopted an attitude that they thought they only had to turn up. Once those seeds are sown in their minds, add the siege mentality of QPR going into this game with a huge commitment, how many times has this occurred on a football pitch.
Probably ever since Association Football was created in England 🏴 On the 26th October 1863 ⚽️ I would imagine.
Seeing as we're not going to be on the pitch there is nothing physically we can do to help the team, what we can do though is gather at Craven Cottage on Saturday get behind our team and make as much noise as we can.
I remember a few seasons ago, Norwich were relegated when they came to the Cottage for, I think, the last home game of the season.
It was all...they can relax now, no pressure on them, they brought maximum support with them.
And.........we won 6-0.
Now let's stop thinking Fulhamish.....or Fulhamish will happen😉.
This is a massive match for us!
I was relieved to see them turn over Villa. I was concerned that they'd do that to us, but now I think they've shot their bolt and we'll run over them on Saturday. One flukey result doesn't make them immediately a better side. They're not in the same class as Brentford or Millwall, never mind us.
