Poll
Question:
Pick your FOF MOTM
Option 1: Rico
votes: 1
Option 2: Mensah
votes: 2
Option 3: Chambers
votes: 11
Option 4: Ream
votes: 13
Option 5: Bryan
votes: 44
Option 6: Siri
votes: 1
Option 7: Cairney
votes: 1
Option 8: Anguissa
votes: 132
Option 9: Mitrovic
votes: 2
Option 10: Babel
votes: 44
Option 11: Ayite
votes: 5
Option 12: Sessegnon
votes: 0
Option 13: Christie
votes: 0
Option 14: Kebano
votes: 0
Who was your FOF MOTM today v Liverpool and why? Let us know below.
Has to be Babel.
I thought Anguissa deserves honorable mention. He didn't look like he got tired this game.
If Anguissa can play like that next season he should be able to boss the midfield in the championship. He's 20 million overpriced...but I'd argue he was one of the two best midfielders out there today.
Babel
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Ream and Anguissa.
Ream just edges it for always being in position against Salah. Didn't give him many opportunities.
Quote from: Milo on March 17, 2019, 04:39:39 PM
Ream and Anguissa.
Ream just edges it for always being in position against Salah. Didn't give him many opportunities.
What didn't you like about Babel today? They even moved him to Mitro's spot which lead to Fulham's only goal.
He was the only real offensive threat all game.
Honourable mentions to Ream and Babel - former martialled Salah and latter didn't stop running all game.
But had to be Anguissa for me. Broke up attacks, did the basic really well and was a massive asset for us. Hope he continues like this!
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Quote from: AnOldBrownie on March 17, 2019, 04:43:36 PM
Quote from: Milo on March 17, 2019, 04:39:39 PM
Ream and Anguissa.
Ream just edges it for always being in position against Salah. Didn't give him many opportunities.
What didn't you like about Babel today? They even moved him to Mitro's spot which lead to Fulham's only goal.
He was the only real offensive threat all game.
I missed the first half! So didn't see as much of him. I've been a big fan of Babel's this season after turning my nose up at this signing in January.
He is always very tidy and retains possession well.
From myself and the guy sat next to me today,easy decision.... Joe Bryan.
Babel for me, though the first time I have considered voting for Anguissa, he had a much better game today, still not the finished article though but would be an asset in the championship.
Either Bryan or Anguissa, I personally went for Bryan as he had Salah in his pocket but can see why Anguissa would get it as he showed what we wanted to see when we bought him
Hard call this week, Anguissa,Seri, looked good together, best I have seen Bryan and Babel play, but I went for Ayite for the sheer amount of effort the lad put in covering TFM and getting forward. Makes a massive difference to that R H side.
Bryan.
Babel, Cairney and Anguissa all good today also.
Fosu-Mensa had his best game for us today imo.
Lots to choose from. Babel was our only threat in the attack. He took the game to Liverpool, honestly, so I'll pick him. However, Ream and Chambers were solid, not to mention Bryan and TFM. I really can't pick anyone who did anything wrong. My only concern was, and it is surprising to say this, but Mitro struggled. I think it was more so the good coverage from VVD and Matip though. Mitro was lazy a couple times as well though with the offsides, but he definitely tried to make a difference.
Good performance overall. Unfortunate that Rico's lack of confidence in catching the ball cost us. Hope he can regain it back and the coaches can work their magic with him. That, or maybe it's Fabri's 2nd try time.
Babel for me.
Looked a threat all game, was PL quality all the 90, put a proper shift in and scored our goal.
Quote from: Matt10 on March 17, 2019, 06:24:34 PM
Lots to choose from. Babel was our only threat in the attack. He took the game to Liverpool, honestly, so I'll pick him. However, Ream and Chambers were solid, not to mention Bryan and TFM. I really can't pick anyone who did anything wrong. My only concern was, and it is surprising to say this, but Mitro struggled. I think it was more so the good coverage from VVD and Matip though. Mitro was lazy a couple times as well though with the offsides, but he definitely tried to make a difference.
Good performance overall. Unfortunate that Rico's lack of confidence in catching the ball cost us. Hope he can regain it back and the coaches can work their magic with him. That, or maybe it's Fabri's 2nd try time.
I really thought you would have voted for Anguissa today, but pleased you agreed with me on babel.
A hard call but I think it goes to Babel but I have to say that our usual favourites Cairney and Mitrovic were not in the running today.
Babel impressed me - especially in the first half when he repeatedly ran at the Liverpool defence. He has a surprising turn of pace for a 32 year old. Anguissa was good too but he is very one-footed - a mirror image of Cairney really.
Anguissa for me.
Bryan. Was marking Salah and did a great job.
Anguissa did fine, but he's still too tentative. The good news is that football's a confidence game and his is on the rise. He can play.
Quote from: davew on March 17, 2019, 06:59:34 PM
Quote from: Matt10 on March 17, 2019, 06:24:34 PM
Lots to choose from. Babel was our only threat in the attack. He took the game to Liverpool, honestly, so I'll pick him. However, Ream and Chambers were solid, not to mention Bryan and TFM. I really can't pick anyone who did anything wrong. My only concern was, and it is surprising to say this, but Mitro struggled. I think it was more so the good coverage from VVD and Matip though. Mitro was lazy a couple times as well though with the offsides, but he definitely tried to make a difference.
Good performance overall. Unfortunate that Rico's lack of confidence in catching the ball cost us. Hope he can regain it back and the coaches can work their magic with him. That, or maybe it's Fabri's 2nd try time.
I really thought you would have voted for Anguissa today, but pleased you agreed with me on babel.
He had his best performance in a Fulham shirt, but that's not enough to get MOTM as Babel stood out more for me. It's good to see Anguissa get the votes though. He's an investment that was made and any sign of that being validated is presented with those kind of performances. He still had moments in which he fell behind a bit, but his long stride and reading of the game allowed him to end up in the right spots. Looking forward to his development!
Quote from: Matt10 on March 17, 2019, 06:24:34 PM
Lots to choose from. Babel was our only threat in the attack. He took the game to Liverpool, honestly, so I'll pick him. However, Ream and Chambers were solid, not to mention Bryan and TFM. I really can't pick anyone who did anything wrong. My only concern was, and it is surprising to say this, but Mitro struggled. I think it was more so the good coverage from VVD and Matip though. Mitro was lazy a couple times as well though with the offsides, but he definitely tried to make a difference.
Good performance overall. Unfortunate that Rico's lack of confidence in catching the ball cost us. Hope he can regain it back and the coaches can work their magic with him. That, or maybe it's Fabri's 2nd try time.
To be fair, Mitro was playing against what is probably the best centre half in the world. And the Dutch one wasn't bad either.
When I saw the line-up I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. But I was wrong. Good team performance, lots of good individual performances, notably Zambo, Babel, Bryan and (can't believe I'm saying this) Fosu-Mensah. I've voted for Bryan, never stopped working hard, and succeeding, at giving Salah a tough time and making attacking forays. His best game for us I think.
Quote from: Whitesideup on March 17, 2019, 08:22:41 PM
Quote from: Matt10 on March 17, 2019, 06:24:34 PM
Lots to choose from. Babel was our only threat in the attack. He took the game to Liverpool, honestly, so I'll pick him. However, Ream and Chambers were solid, not to mention Bryan and TFM. I really can't pick anyone who did anything wrong. My only concern was, and it is surprising to say this, but Mitro struggled. I think it was more so the good coverage from VVD and Matip though. Mitro was lazy a couple times as well though with the offsides, but he definitely tried to make a difference.
Good performance overall. Unfortunate that Rico's lack of confidence in catching the ball cost us. Hope he can regain it back and the coaches can work their magic with him. That, or maybe it's Fabri's 2nd try time.
To be fair, Mitro was playing against what is probably the best centre half in the world. And the Dutch one wasn't bad either.
Yes...that's what I said.
Quote from: Matt10 on March 17, 2019, 08:52:10 PM
Quote from: Whitesideup on March 17, 2019, 08:22:41 PM
Quote from: Matt10 on March 17, 2019, 06:24:34 PM
Lots to choose from. Babel was our only threat in the attack. He took the game to Liverpool, honestly, so I'll pick him. However, Ream and Chambers were solid, not to mention Bryan and TFM. I really can't pick anyone who did anything wrong. My only concern was, and it is surprising to say this, but Mitro struggled. I think it was more so the good coverage from VVD and Matip though. Mitro was lazy a couple times as well though with the offsides, but he definitely tried to make a difference.
Good performance overall. Unfortunate that Rico's lack of confidence in catching the ball cost us. Hope he can regain it back and the coaches can work their magic with him. That, or maybe it's Fabri's 2nd try time.
To be fair, Mitro was playing against what is probably the best centre half in the world. And the Dutch one wasn't bad either.
Yes...that's what I said.
OK - see what you mean. But then I don't find it something "surprising" or indeed why it should be such a concern. It was always going to be a tough game. He won a few headers, did the odd good thing, and you are right, could have avoided a couple of the offsides. Very hard though to impose himself.
Quote from: Whitesideup on March 17, 2019, 10:07:35 PM
Quote from: Matt10 on March 17, 2019, 08:52:10 PM
Quote from: Whitesideup on March 17, 2019, 08:22:41 PM
Quote from: Matt10 on March 17, 2019, 06:24:34 PM
Lots to choose from. Babel was our only threat in the attack. He took the game to Liverpool, honestly, so I'll pick him. However, Ream and Chambers were solid, not to mention Bryan and TFM. I really can't pick anyone who did anything wrong. My only concern was, and it is surprising to say this, but Mitro struggled. I think it was more so the good coverage from VVD and Matip though. Mitro was lazy a couple times as well though with the offsides, but he definitely tried to make a difference.
Good performance overall. Unfortunate that Rico's lack of confidence in catching the ball cost us. Hope he can regain it back and the coaches can work their magic with him. That, or maybe it's Fabri's 2nd try time.
To be fair, Mitro was playing against what is probably the best centre half in the world. And the Dutch one wasn't bad either.
Yes...that's what I said.
OK - see what you mean. But then I don't find it something "surprising" or indeed why it should be such a concern. It was always going to be a tough game. He won a few headers, did the odd good thing, and you are right, could have avoided a couple of the offsides. Very hard though to impose himself.
Right, sorry that wasn't super clear of me. I meant more so that it's surprising because not many players put a foot wrong, and oddly enough, the one who usually is top, or very near, of the list, takes the bottom side of it this go around.
Anguissa but close for babel just a shame good performances coming to late ,Parker having a good audition.
Congratulations to André-Frank Zambo Anguissa for winning the FOF MOTM v Liverpool
Bryan for me, Liverpool had no joy down our left. He kept Salah quiet for the majority of the match
Special mentions for Anguissa, Ream and Ayite.
In fact most players had a decent game, even Rico made some good saves before the obligatory blunder!
Good to see we have voted for Anguissa, he looked so poor earlier in the season, more of the same is going to mean so much to the team and could result in us having the best midfield in the championship next season.
Early days of course, more water to flow under the bridge before I should start making predictions like this for next season.
Any one else notice that our three "best" players, Mitro, TC and Sess garnered a total of 4 votes from over 200 cast?
Quote from: YankeeJim on March 19, 2019, 09:55:51 PM
Any one else notice that our three "best" players, Mitro, TC and Sess garnered a total of 4 votes from over 200 cast?
Mitro got presious little service but worked his socks off and won most of his headers
TC was a thorn in their side all day drawing two and sometimes three markers
Sess came on late and played a blinder when on, he was brillaint but for so little time.
Whilst i am sure you are trying to make a point with your comments and the three you mention are clearly our three best players week in week out, other players deserve to be recognised. And whilst I understand why Anguisa won the award and Bryan had a brilliant game too in truth ream was head and shoulders above the rest. What he did to salah was a revelation. a slowish defender had a lightning quick world class forward in his pocket all game but it was not quite as catching as players that have been a mega disapointment all season doing rather better.
