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Sky Bet Championship at Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley
Just getting in to Nottingham
Trains all cancelled. Nightmare. Now on a Cardiff train
7am can't sleep. So excited.. let's do this Fulham
Taking over 3,000 will be a great effort, lets hope they're rewarded with a decent performance.
Coyw......Let's break their managers record of not having lost in 27 home games since he took over.
Ballooned over by Mitro,will sharpen him
up I hope.
For once, the commentary on Radio London seems quite pro Fulham.
commentary on bbc radio london.
I hate Odoi at right back. Even at this level. He's positionally poor.
Crap.
https://daddylive.live/channels/stream-3.php
http://firstr0w.eu/soccer/barnsley-fulham-ras375c0d?l=2548326459
Of course...CB is down. Fulham concede goal.
MLM made a stupid attempt at a header that resulted in him taking himself out of the play.
oh dear, Barnsley sound all over them 1-0 Barnsley. :Get Coat gif:
Omen?
Bettinelli....Let's it in at near post.
Long live our defence!
Business as usual
No way both Betts and Mawson don't stop that shot.
No way.
The defense is looking like Shite...and this is essentially the best League 1 side we're playing against.
Stupid defending, yet that's a foul on MLM - no intention from the striker to play the ball there.
The spineless midfield being over run at moment.
Waken up FFS.
I really dont see how anyone can think Bettinelli is good enough.
I didnt rate him in the promotion season and I still dont
I trust TK is looking at our defence that he feels is good enough. It is a shambles.
Championship refs, a clear penalty denied, Mawson lucky there.
Quote from: grandad on August 03, 2019, 03:21:00 PM
I trust TK is looking at our defence that he feels is good enough. It is a shambles.
And how long have we known.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2019, 03:20:23 PM
The spineless midfield being over run at moment.
Waken up FFS.
This was a decent midfield 2 years ago maybe but not this season I fear.
defendng is a shambles, no surprises there.
Just got to stay in this & not concede a second.
We look too open because Kmac isn't sitting in front of the back four like we used to - need to keep our shape a little better and calm down
Relax. We will win this
This is why I was upset that Anguissa was leaving.
There is something missing in the midfield.
Zero pace in our midfield is a real issue.
Odoi is not a RB
Bettinelli is not good enough.
Same problems as ever
Bloody 'ell, we need some muscle in this team. I struggle to understand one thing though - defence was dreadful last year, yet we didn't sign any player and let some of them go? We are on our way again to concede 2 goals per game on average this season.
MacDonald is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SLOW
I don't believe that Johansen has toucked the ball and KMac seems slow, even at this level. I have a sinking feeling in my stomach.
Team had problems scoring in preseason even though we have good offensive players up top.
Midfield needs a true box to box
we need at least
1 new starting DM
1 new starting box to box CM
1 new starting RB
1 new starting CB
1 new starting GK
Barnsley's only tactic is to swarm us when we get the ball in the middle, and somehow we've still not cottoned on to getting it wide early
The team looks all over the place and disorganised. Not got going at all
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on August 03, 2019, 03:31:20 PM
Team had problems scoring in preseason even though we have good offensive players up top.
Midfield needs a true box to box
He was very slow in the promotion season too, but the methodical possession system meant it wasn't as evident.
The people who seriously thought he and Johanssen were up to PL football.
Thank goodness. I've never rated MLM.
Team is so weak at the back.
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2019, 03:33:07 PM
Barnsley's only tactic is to swarm us when we get the ball in the middle, and somehow we've still not cottoned on to getting it wide early
I think everyone knew they would do that. They were obviously gonna be well up for it & hound us for the ball.
We're too weak and slow
They are so fast attacking us
MLM lucky not to be sent off
Pathetic dive for a penalty by Kamara again.😥
Quote from: Ordar on August 03, 2019, 03:36:14 PM
MLM lucky not to be sent off
How? He literally won the ball, got there way before the Barnsley player did
Lets hope Barnsley's work rate catches up with them in the second half.
SP has subbed him for Christie.
Stef jo couldn't pass wind today
Quote from: Ordar on August 03, 2019, 03:32:42 PM
we need at least
1 new starting DM
1 new starting box to box CM
1 new starting RB
1 new starting CB
1 new starting GK
That's all? :dft012:
We look terrible. Slow, weak, clueless at the back and going forward.
Midfield basically doesn't exist
Barnsley look hungry, fast and energetic
Do the lads have skates on? See plenty sliding around and falling over under brief contact
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2019, 03:36:27 PM
Pathetic dive for a penalty by Kamara again.😥
Looked like a penalty on the replay.
Quote from: Ordar on August 03, 2019, 03:38:53 PM
We look terrible. Slow, weak, clueless at the back and going forward.
Midfield basically doesn't exist
Barnsley look hungry, fast and energetic
Yup.
Team drastically needs 3 players that aren't even on Fulham's current squad.
I am so depressed already. To think there are another 45 games to suffer.
Quote from: Ordar on August 03, 2019, 03:36:14 PM
MLM lucky not to be sent off
Disagree, shouldn't have been yellow, possibly not a foul even.
Also, their tactic is very, very difficult to maintain as energy levels goes down.
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Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2019, 03:20:23 PM
The spineless midfield being over run at moment.
Waken up FFS.
This was a decent midfield 2 years ago maybe but not this season I fear.
Exactly my thoughts especially because McDonald has past it. Johansen still has the legs, Cairney never did but he has the quality
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Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2019, 03:36:27 PM
Pathetic dive for a penalty by Kamara again.😥
Looked like a penalty on the replay.
Nonsense... Shoulder to Shoulder and he fell.
Quote from: Sting of the North on August 03, 2019, 03:43:02 PM
Also, their tactic is very, very difficult to maintain as energy levels goes down.
You hope. They don't have a player over 24 years old.
Betts and Odoi from goal kicks are clowns
Do Anguissa & Seri have recall clauses? Can´t be any worse than McDonald & Johanson
Quote from: Sting of the North on August 03, 2019, 03:43:02 PM
Also, their tactic is very, very difficult to maintain as energy levels goes down.
They'll be out of sight by the time that happens. Absolutely battering us!
Bansley just missed sitter...They should be 4 up.
Terrible so far.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2019, 03:45:15 PM
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Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2019, 03:36:27 PM
Pathetic dive for a penalty by Kamara again.😥
Looked like a penalty on the replay.
Nonsense... Shoulder to Shoulder and he fell.
Nonsense, Kamara first to the ball, tackle in the back.
Stefjo and MacDonald MUST be better. It's hurting our attack and our defense equally.
For a team that's supposed to have players capable of passing, why do they all sh#t themselves and hoof it nowhere? If you're going long, you've got the best target man in the league to aim at and instead they smash it about 30 yards from him
Zero positives to take from that half. Just awful
Time for a change. Hopefully Knockeart can create a chance or two.
The midfield right now makes it even more frustrating that we let Anguissa go, now we need to find a quick midfielder alongside probably 2 defenders
Quote from: Fulham76 on August 03, 2019, 03:48:01 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on August 03, 2019, 03:43:02 PM
Also, their tactic is very, very difficult to maintain as energy levels goes down.
They'll be out of sight by the time that happens. Absolutely battering us!
Possibly, but still.
Horrendous defending yet again (as has been the case for 2-3 seasons), and zero attempts on target.
Wonderful first half, it's good to be back.
Looks like our weekly arse kickings are to continue.
Corner on half time,and Cavalaro can't even get it into the box....Same dead ball rubbish as last season.
Quote from: Ordar on August 03, 2019, 03:50:25 PM
Zero positives to take from that half. Just awful
We're only one goal down miraculously...
They are so much faster than us.
Bloody awful start to the season.
Ok all ......... reset expectations.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2019, 03:48:05 PM
Bansley just missed sitter...They should be 4 up.
Terrible so far.
Maybe 3, we have been outplayed, dreadful performance so far, not 1 of our players looks fit!!
Everyone has been complaining about the defence, but it's the midfield where we're being destroyed. None of the 3 are good enough, especially not in this system. And I include Cairney in that
If we don't substantially invest in the team this week, I could easily see us being in a relegation battle this year. That's not an over reaction.
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 03, 2019, 03:49:26 PM
For a team that's supposed to have players capable of passing, why do they all sh#t themselves and hoof it nowhere? If you're going long, you've got the best target man in the league to aim at and instead they smash it about 30 yards from him
Just awful so far.
Quote from: Ordar on August 03, 2019, 03:53:47 PM
Everyone has been complaining about the defence, but it's the midfield where we're being destroyed. None of the 3 are good enough, especially not in this system. And I include Cairney in that
If we don't substantially invest in the team this week, I could easily see us being in a relegation battle this year. That's not an over reaction.
Of course it's an overreaction. Plenty of teams with much worse squads then ours.
That half was on a par with most of our performances last season.
Our vaunted front line has barely touched the ball. The midfield is being over run which is exposing the back line. I've never liked MLM. Always thought he was an accident waiting to happen.
Time for Parker to earn his pay.
Midfield offering nothing at either end. We need more pace in midfield. Bettinelli is soooo poor at kicking, it's ridiculous at this level. I'd personally have Fabri as no 1 but he's leaving. Will take a point.
Also I'd like to give Barnsley some credit. If you were one of their fans you'd be delighted they have the makings of an excellent young team, and they play an exciting brand of football
Parker needs to earn his money with his half time talk,and change things.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2019, 03:54:36 PM
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Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2019, 03:45:15 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on August 03, 2019, 03:41:13 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2019, 03:36:27 PM
Pathetic dive for a penalty by Kamara again.😥
Looked like a penalty on the replay.
Nonsense... Shoulder to Shoulder and he fell.
Whatever your the expert as always...Funny that the commentators laughed at it.
I don't claim to be an expert, but I prefer to form to my own opinion. And after listening to the commentators I wouldn't count their opinion as more worth than yours or mine since they generally sound fairly clueless.
We need a little bit more urgency going forward the passing out from the back is woeful, Kamara making wrong decisions a liability in my honest opinion the team don't look like they have played together before . Fair play to Barnsley . I hope scotty is roasting them
Parker's tactics were atrocious that half. What ever they were.
Kamara was also a disaster. Proving further that you can't rely on him to start.
Quote from: Sting of the North on August 03, 2019, 03:54:51 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 03, 2019, 03:53:47 PM
Everyone has been complaining about the defence, but it's the midfield where we're being destroyed. None of the 3 are good enough, especially not in this system. And I include Cairney in that
If we don't substantially invest in the team this week, I could easily see us being in a relegation battle this year. That's not an over reaction.
Of course it's an overreaction. Plenty of teams with much worse squads then ours.
Having a better squad on paper means little
I may call ESPN to see if I can get my $4.95 back. That half was as dismal as anything we saw last season.
Come on Parker, put a cattle prod to these people.
Time to go 4-4-2 and swap Stefjo with Knock.
Same old, same old.
This messageboard, that is.
Im at game. Kamara will not come out 2nd half.
Ill eat my hat
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on August 03, 2019, 03:59:47 PM
Time to go 4-4-2 and swap Stefjo with Knock.
Might work. Its gets a no show off the pitch and would put some help into midfield.
Odds on FFC victory dropped to 5/1 now.
Quote from: Ordar on August 03, 2019, 03:56:31 PM
Also I'd like to give Barnsley some credit. If you were one of their fans you'd be delighted they have the makings of an excellent young team, and they play an exciting brand of football
+1, didn´t we used to play like that?
Quote from: SP on August 03, 2019, 04:01:09 PM
Odds on FFC victory dropped to 5/1 now.
Should be 500/1
Quote from: Fulham1959 on August 03, 2019, 04:00:26 PM
Same old, same old.
This messageboard, that is.
You're right...but even the Fulham announcers have said it's a massive disappointment so far.
Yes, we're repeating the obvious...but what else is there to talk about. Nothing positive happened in that first half.
Quote from: Fulham1959 on August 03, 2019, 04:00:26 PM
Same old, same old.
This messageboard, that is.
Bit like our football team!
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on August 03, 2019, 04:02:14 PM
Quote from: Fulham1959 on August 03, 2019, 04:00:26 PM
Same old, same old.
This messageboard, that is.
You're right...but even the Fulham announcers have said it's a massive disappointment so far.
Yes, we're repeating the obvious...but what else is there to talk about. Nothing positive happened in that first half.
The positive thing was that we are only 1 down, not 3 or 4 which we should have been.
""" BELIEVE """"
Quote from: Fulham1959 on August 03, 2019, 04:00:26 PM
Same old, same old.
This messageboard, that is.
Maybe because that was one one hell of an atrocious half.
Quote from: 70sPimlico on August 03, 2019, 04:00:57 PM
Im at game. Kamara will not come out 2nd half.
Ill eat my hat
Sorry to hear you actually made it to the game after all your train troubles! Lets hope we turn this round
Quote from: Facts Not Fiction on August 03, 2019, 03:58:16 PM
Parker's tactics were atrocious that half. What ever they were.
Kamara was also a disaster. Proving further that you can't rely on him to start.
And you can't rely on him to finish.
how MLM got carded for a clean tackle is beyond me, but we need a spark and desperately!
Here's the thing.
Barnesly's back line and midfield look better than Fulham's.
Quote from: Steeeeeeeeeed on August 03, 2019, 04:03:45 PM
""" BELIEVE """"
I believe we are in for a long hard season.
No changes?
bad news kamara is still on the pitch 1500.gif
Hmm
Only got the radio coverage but Wilkes sounds a decent player?
2 goals in a minute for Swansea just turned their game around.
I'm ok if we never see MacDonald on the pitch again. He's as slow as I've seen on any level.
Quote from: Fulham1959 on August 03, 2019, 04:00:26 PM
Same old, same old.
This messageboard, that is.
What do you expect,people getting ecstatic over getting run over in that half.
Stoke 0 QPR 2...
And playing great stuff apparently.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on August 03, 2019, 04:11:52 PM
Quote from: Fulham1959 on August 03, 2019, 04:00:26 PM
Same old, same old.
This messageboard, that is.
What do you expect,people getting ecstatic over getting run over in that half.
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Joe Bryan is the only defender (including MacDonald) that should be on the pitch.
Someone please watch MacDonald's movement.
And you people were talking about him being a better option than Anguissa. Anguissa was this poor in the second half of games against EPL competition. MacDonald has been poor since the start against Barnesly.
They have obviously got more players than us
Bring on Knock for AK & DLT for Stef Jo.
Penalty on Mitro - pulled back in area
wheres the mitro penalty the cb just grabbed him and wrestled him to ground :/
Another shot from us nearly hits corner flag..lol
Would be nice if we had a healthy Ryan Sessegnon to come off the bench to add a spark.
No midfield at all now knock for stefjo
At least we are coming into the game a bit more and at least we are bringing Knockaert on
Its like they just don't believe in themselves.
McDonald & Johanson must not feature for us again.
Barnsley should have finished it there,lack of
tackling by us..😥
Great to have the football back...
Joe Bryan is the only person playing worth a damn.
We are hanging on. Should be 2 or 3 nil to Barnsley.
bryan the only player doing anything atm, so frustrating to watch
McDonald is just so poor.
I miss Ryan Sess already.
and Anguissa.
Parker is loving us today.
Another issue - We have a rookie manager. Bookies shouldn't be making us joint favourites for promotion.
How has Kamara stayed on for 90 minutes?
Positives from today. Positively no place in our team for McDonald & Johansen.
The Barnsley goalie got a kick in the goolies there. Best chance we have.
And nice to see Kanara praying there after smacking it 30 yards wide.
I've seen nothing today from Parker to be confident about this season. Wrong from start to finish.
I'd rather de la Torre and Francois start the next match instead of McDonald & Johansen after this performance
Barnsley sub broken the new rule. Should be booked.
Mitro has been starved of any sort of service, same as last season.
Quote from: Facts Not Fiction on August 03, 2019, 04:46:14 PM
I've seen nothing today from Parker to be confident about this season. Wrong from start to finish.
How about you give him...
1. More than one game
2. Better players than MacDonald, Odoi and Christie.
Scott Parker will always be associated with Fulham failure. Kneejerk reaction or not, it's how I have felt since 2014.
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on August 03, 2019, 04:52:50 PM
Quote from: Facts Not Fiction on August 03, 2019, 04:46:14 PM
I've seen nothing today from Parker to be confident about this season. Wrong from start to finish.
How about you give him...
1. More than one game
2. Better players than MacDonald, Odoi and Christie.
He's got it wrong from start to finish tactically.
Awful game and terrible coaching from Parker
Laughable performance
Outclassed by Barnsley
Was always going to be tough today but that was poor.
aboslutely horrid.
Put the cricket on.
If that is the kind of rubbish to look forward to I can't be bothered to use my season ticket
Should have lost by at least 5, lucky Fulham!!
Abysmal performance. Only Bryan turned up. Tactics non existent. May as well have played 3 statues in CM as it would have been more mobile
Smells like 68/69 season - straight through to the 3rd
Good thing I didn't book my tickets for next week. 30 quid saved.
TK, you have a hell of a lot to do next week. CB, DMF, box to box MF as a minimum.
Not all blame goes to Parker. Granted the tactics were non-existent, but MLM was a liability, Johansen and KMac were extremely poor. We couldn't get the ball to the front which made them non-participants. Kamara was useless. Bad day at the office.
Lucky we didn´t win 1-0 or TK would feel that our squad is good enough.