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Sky Bet Championship at Craven Cottage, London
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Morning folks.
Actor bloke Toby Jones is sitting in the Cotage. . Is he a St0ke fan?
Quote from: Neil D on December 29, 2019, 03:01:37 PM
Actor bloke Toby Jones is sitting in the Cotage. . Is he a St0ke fan?
Must be a Fulham fan. Says he is from Hammersmith.
Cheers all!! 049:gif
I cannot get the game on Fulham tv or even GJ
got to stick that away Mitro :(
Quote from: St Eve on December 29, 2019, 03:12:22 PM
I cannot get the game on Fulham tv or even GJ
It's on for me.
Bobby!!!!!
Go on Bobby lad
Bobby on fire!
Quote from: Neil D on December 29, 2019, 03:01:37 PM
Actor bloke Toby Jones is sitting in the Cotage. . Is he a St0ke fan?
Definitely Stoke! Too bad, Toby
http://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/292903/stream-today-guys
Let's build on this goal now we have got our noses in front. ⚽️
Onomah running the show. Need to push on for a 2nd.
Quote from: humussapiens on December 29, 2019, 03:34:56 PM
http://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/292903/stream-today-guys
Thanks!!
Quote from: humussapiens on December 29, 2019, 03:34:56 PM
http://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/292903/stream-today-guys
Thank you
That is a shame. Onomah has had to come off. Cav in his place.
Onomah injured? :doh:
That's a blow. Onomah off.
Quote from: grandad on December 29, 2019, 03:38:07 PM
Onomah running the show. Need to push on for a 2nd.
Just been subbed was he injured?
W Brom and Brentford losing
brilliant save from Butland that
Quote from: SouthernWhite on December 29, 2019, 03:40:19 PM
Onomah injured? :doh:
He was feeling unwell before the game but wanted to play.
I really don't get these formations we run. How many offensive player do we have on the pitch? 6-7? Doesn't seem very compensated.
Two offensive full-backs, one box-to-box MF, two playmakers, 2 wingers, one striker... I am starting to believe that our disastrous defense comes from a lack of tactics and no disciplined, ball-winning midfielders rather than having lousy CB (which we do have by the way, on top of all that).
Knockaert has had a great half.
So Toby Jones in a Londoner from Hammersmith, but his actor father Freddie Jones was from Stoke. Freddie died this past July at 91.
Why aren´t some Stoke players being carded for persistent fouling. Also Mitro is being man handled every time a ball is played to him.
who the hell is Toby Jones?
Quote from: SouthernWhite on December 29, 2019, 03:47:22 PM
I really don't get these formations we run. How many offensive player do we have on the pitch? 6-7? Doesn't seem very compensated.
Two offensive full-backs, one box-to-box MF, two playmakers, 2 wingers, one striker... I am starting to believe that our disastrous defense comes from a lack of tactics and no disciplined, ball-winning midfielders rather than having lousy CB (which we do have by the way, on top of all that).
Jamie and GJ were saying that without Harry Arter we don't have a someone wiling to stick to the holding midfielder role. So there is an imbalance. Reed's liveliness drags him forwards and out of position.
Knockaert having his best game, lots of good balls in the box. Decordova-Reid looks excellent too. We're playing very well.
Terrific first half. Only one team playing football. Christie and Knock linking up nicely, TC influential, Mitro looking hungry. Excellent stuff.
Quote from: SouthernWhite on December 29, 2019, 03:47:22 PM
I really don't get these formations we run. How many offensive player do we have on the pitch? 6-7? Doesn't seem very compensated.
Two offensive full-backs, one box-to-box MF, two playmakers, 2 wingers, one striker... I am starting to believe that our disastrous defense comes from a lack of tactics and no disciplined, ball-winning midfielders rather than having lousy CB (which we do have by the way, on top of all that).
That was a damn good offensive half of football. Not sure why you're complaining about the amount of true defenders. Yes...I agree that the tactics and lack of disciplined ball winning midfielders is a concern. I've been saying for a few weeks now that a fast, physical CDM is the most needed improvement to the team. But in this game I'm not noticing it.
The boys are playing good football today.
Josh Onomah has turned into Anguissa 2.0, and I like it.
Quote from: Neil D on December 29, 2019, 03:47:43 PM
Knockaert has had a great half.
+1, man of the match so far!!
Still playing it out mostly but just mixing it up occasionally, better pace too. More of the same second half please Fulham.
Half time results elsewhere are really good for us, hope they stay the same.
Quote from: Twig on December 29, 2019, 03:55:09 PM
Still playing it out mostly but just mixing it up occasionally, better pace too. More of the same second half please Fulham.
Really solid performance and our defence have not been under any pressue and no silly mistakes.....so far!
Quote from: elgreenio on December 29, 2019, 03:50:15 PM
who the hell is Toby Jones?
Minor acting celeb. Poor taste in football teams.
Need at least one more goal early. You know what we are capable of doing.
Nice stream. Thanks. Stoke apparently streams live all their games. Wish more clubs did this.
Quote from: grandad on December 29, 2019, 03:59:41 PM
Need at least one more goal early. You know what we are capable of doing.
Amen to that
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on December 29, 2019, 03:53:34 PM
Quote from: SouthernWhite on December 29, 2019, 03:47:22 PM
I really don't get these formations we run. How many offensive player do we have on the pitch? 6-7? Doesn't seem very compensated.
Two offensive full-backs, one box-to-box MF, two playmakers, 2 wingers, one striker... I am starting to believe that our disastrous defense comes from a lack of tactics and no disciplined, ball-winning midfielders rather than having lousy CB (which we do have by the way, on top of all that).
That was a damn good offensive half of football. Not sure why you're complaining about the amount of true defenders.
Josh Onomah has turned into Anguissa 2.0, and I like it.
It's not a complain, just an observation. And yes, we can probably run this against Stoke and get away with it, but we will struggle against top teams with the lack of people willing to stick in. Saw this several times this season and still think that the imbalance will keep costing us dearly.
Quote from: SouthernWhite on December 29, 2019, 04:01:24 PM
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on December 29, 2019, 03:53:34 PM
Quote from: SouthernWhite on December 29, 2019, 03:47:22 PM
I really don't get these formations we run. How many offensive player do we have on the pitch? 6-7? Doesn't seem very compensated.
Two offensive full-backs, one box-to-box MF, two playmakers, 2 wingers, one striker... I am starting to believe that our disastrous defense comes from a lack of tactics and no disciplined, ball-winning midfielders rather than having lousy CB (which we do have by the way, on top of all that).
That was a damn good offensive half of football. Not sure why you're complaining about the amount of true defenders.
Josh Onomah has turned into Anguissa 2.0, and I like it.
It's not a complain, just an observation. And yes, we can probably run this against Stoke and get away with it, but we will struggle against top teams with the lack of people willing to stick in. Saw this several times this season and still think that the imbalance will keep costing us dearly.
You're not wrong, but I don't think the player you are describing is currently on the squad. Heck, Arter is probably who we'd use ahead of Harrison, but I'd argue that Fulham need better than Arter at the CDM spot. Better than Stefjo as well.
Fulham needs to upgrade Harrison Reed's position. With our CBs it's a must.
TC can be a bit too casual sometimes.
Quote from: Lyle from Hangeland on December 29, 2019, 03:02:45 PM
Quote from: Neil D on December 29, 2019, 03:01:37 PM
Actor bloke Toby Jones is sitting in the Cotage. . Is he a St0ke fan?
Must be a Fulham fan. Says he is from Hammersmith.
He's a Stoke fan, like his father Freddie Jones
Mawson should have scored there.
How did Mawson miss that?
Bloody 'ell, Ream is ridicously poor at playing the ball.
Brum just equalized
Birmingham 2-2 Leeds now.
We need a second quickly
Mawson down. Don't know if I should be happy or sad...
Looks like Mawson coming off
Wow...how lucky are we? Mawson lasted until the game before Michael Hector can play.
Quote from: SouthernWhite on December 29, 2019, 04:26:58 PM
Mawson down. Don't know if I should be happy or sad...
Walking off so it's probably just a strain.
Mawson done. Odoi on.
Need a 2nd here massively
Odoi on
Quote from: SouthernWhite on December 29, 2019, 04:26:58 PM
Mawson down. Don't know if I should be happy or sad...
Classy.
Agreed we really need another as Stoke seem to have their heads up at the moment.
Odoi should be fine. His pace will be useful against Stoke's long ball.
I don't like our time wasting tactics. Play the game and get a second
equalizer feeling a bit inevitable at the moment.....
Looking dangerous now. FFC making great passes to Stoke players......
Leeds up 3-2
Ayling gets 3rd goal for Leeds. He should not be playing as he should have got a red card when we played them.
Quote from: WindyCity on December 29, 2019, 04:33:36 PM
Looking dangerous now. FFC making great passes to Stoke players......
worrying isn't it a team that was known for its passing football now can't pass a ball 5 yeards
Quote from: Neil D on December 29, 2019, 03:29:09 PM
Quote from: Neil D on December 29, 2019, 03:01:37 PM
Actor bloke Toby Jones is sitting in the Cotage. . Is he a St0ke fan?
Definitely Stoke! Too bad, Toby
He played Stoke's kitman in a TV programme called "Marvellous" which is well worth watching.
15 minutes to go and Stoke look more likely to score. AK time
What's Jamie's Twitter?
Of Christie could ever learn when to release the ball, he could be a very good full back.
Butland has prevented a goal fest
Stoke has all the possession at the moment
Cairney off injured
TC off
We all know what Stoke offer, we'll get nothing from the ref but is there no one in our team who can take a grip of the game and take the initiative away from them?
Brum equalized again
Now Leeds 4-3
Damn, Leeds 4-3 up now.
What a terrible second half
Great Save Rodak
big save
It's as though we're happy with 1-0 and just see the game out with 30 minutes to go.
Like a bunch of panicking schoolboys playing this half
Time to hold on to your hats.........
Wow - got away with one!
We are going to blow this one
Got away with another!
why aren't we running it into the corners
Leeds 4-4 now
We're looking for fouls now to slow the game down.
Mitro is absolutely dead, may need a rest for Reading
Cav :(
Boro is up by 2 on West Brom.
West Brom 0-2 now.
Did anyone notice how the game changed when Josh Onomah left?
Big win. Never easy playing teams fighting for their lives.
Rather poor second half, had to fight to hang on to the three points. We'll take it, but not the most inspired game against a bottom table club. Anyway, glad for the three points.....
Leeds won! 5-4
I'll take 3, but it is doing a toll on my ulcer...
Just about held on. Dreadful second half from us, don't know why we were giving them so much time on the ball, put it down to fatigue. Our passing game went out the window completely.
The second half was awful; we made them look good.
dammit, could've been 7 point gap with them going to WBA on Wednesday.
At least we done our job, just about
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on December 29, 2019, 05:00:11 PM
Just about held on. Dreadful second half from us, don't know why we were giving them so much time on the ball, put it down to fatigue. Our passing game went out the window completely.
When Josh got subbed for Cav...and Stoke made their sub for their 7 million pound left back who did a really good job.
Reading won´t be a push over. Just beat Preston away 2-0
I know we cant have things our way just because we want it but Bloody Hell!
So often we make it harder for ourselves and play like school boys!
Still 3 points, Phew!
Lucky Leeds OG winner.
