Good team effort. 049:gif
And no naivety.....a little bit dirty here & there....very well done.... excellent result
I agree. It will be interesting to read the negative comments that we all know are forthcoming.
Good performance and win against a strong Forest side. Love it COYW
What a great team performance, probably the best since the restart and all about effort, closing down and seeing it through. So proud of the boys, I did not see this one coming.
Only Cav was a disappointment, quite why Pasrker kept him on I have no idea but AK came on and was a ahero for the last 15.
Man of the Match Arter obvs but Reid superb again , in fact all heroes bar Cav.
Brilliant three points.Come on Charlton !!!
Grinding out results, no Mitro, that's what I'm talking about boys! Well done Parker and the Lads!
BuT wHaT aBoUt PaRkEr OuT?!?
Nice professional performance and exactly what was required for this game given our most creative players are out. Nice to see a bit of fight, stemming primarily from Reed (make him our own!). That could very well be a view of the playoffs, so we do stand a chance. Feels like forever since I have been pleased after a Fulham game so I will enjoy it. Thought Onomah had a good game.
Good win, passing was good and tempo was good.
That's how to win ugly!
Credit to all the players
Credit to the manager
Forest fans celebrated like they'd won the World Cup when they beat us at the Cottage, shame we couldn't repay them in a similar fashion.
Quote from: @jolslover on July 07, 2020, 07:06:35 PM
Good performance and win against a strong Forest side. Love it COYW
👍
A street wise resilient performance and well deserved, that's three wins in a row.
Didn't see us scoring without the Arter long shot. As a result, a lot of questions still to be answered regards Parker as manager getting the best out of a team with Cav, Knockaert, D Reid etc.
However that said.. positives to be taken by the grit and professionalism of the squad once we took the lead. In particular the final 10 minutes.
Against a team like Forest who play on the break , getting the first goal was just what we needed.
Best we've looked since the break. We still manage to look pretty while lacking incisiveness, and given it's only the Onomah goal against Birmingham that scored in the box since March, that has to be a worry.
However, take nothing away from the result and performance, particularly from Arter, who is starting to change my opinion back to the one I had when we signed him rather than the one I'd developed since he was sent off in Cardiff.
Well done to the team, I expect a lot of the maligned men will receive improved ratings wherever these things happen - Odoi, Bryan, Cavaleiro & Knockaert.
Very professional performance against a danger team without key players. I'm not rising to the Parker oUt commentator but more wins like this and Parker will have ample support! Upwards and onwards.
Cor Blimey, Good overall performance. Not doing my Dicky Ticker any good. COYW
Credit where its due.Great team performance . Hector back to his best. Reed was outstanding.
Well done to Parker for his team selection.
2 post lockdown games with Mitro-2 defeats.
3 games without Mitro-3 wins
What to do with the next ream selection?
We MUST buy Harrison Reed, he is excellent as an all round midfielder
A performance with a few goals on Friday against Cardiff and surely there will be no one on this site calling for Parker's head.
Excellent team performance. Sensible team selection given who was available and good use of subs. No complaints from me. Yes, of course I want us to win 3 or 4 nil and do it in style, but runs like this breed confidence.
The players took their own responsibility. Instead of always looking for Cairney it gave them more opportunities to express themselves. Our general play was at a higher tempo than normal.Parker & the squad had so little time to plan for this match without Cairney. Well done to Parker, the squad & coaching staff.
Well done Scott and the team - everyone involved played a part in this win.
The subs, Knock and Stefan really put in shifts, Knock tackling back , and making crucial defensive headers, while Stefan ran half the length of the pitch to close down their keeper, who panicked and put the ball out of play in the crucial closing minutes.
Shows the spirit running through this squad.
COYSW!!!
Quote from: FFC1987 on July 07, 2020, 07:18:43 PM
Very professional performance against a danger team without key players. I'm not rising to the Parker oUt commentator but more wins like this and Parker will have ample support! Upwards and onwards.
I aim to please and have a dig whenever I can ;) I love all of you dearly (seriously) no matter opinions - we are all Fulham ain't we!?
Bit of a downer. Brentford now 2-1 up
As Lighthouse has been saying for years and years.
IT's THE HOPE THAT KILLS YOU
Those few minutes before Brentford equalised against Charlton were tantalising bliss.
Brentford are the one team I fear in the play-offs so let them go up automatically.
Quote from: Andy S on July 07, 2020, 08:09:19 PM
Brentford are the one team I fear in the play-offs so let them go up automatically.
I have a feeling in my water that Brentford will get auto & we will beat WBA in the Final.
Quote from: bill taylors apprentice on July 07, 2020, 07:13:18 PM
That's how to win ugly!
Credit to all the players
Credit to the manager
:plus one:
Ugly, gritty football...but enough to beat the likes of Forest (who were on form). I'm good.
Don't change a winning team.
We are far too predictable with Mitro and Cairney.
Simple as.
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 07, 2020, 07:25:42 PM
We MUST buy Harrison Reed, he is excellent as an all round midfielder
Agreed.
For me he is the new Murphy.
Thought we played well. Onomah particularly seemed to revel in the battle and saw more of the ball. His best game for us. With the upper hand in the battle for midfield, other things went well too, particularly in defence. Whilst our attack found it difficult we know from the Cottage that Forest can defend very capably and their right back is brilliant. Arter's goal was a marvel. To go from sat on backside to left foot curler in heartbeat is some footballing instinct. All in all, a quality performance
At 3 o'clock this afternoon, I was going to post "Top scorer suspended, captain injured, not playing our best football, against a team bang in form - what could possibly go wrong". Now enjoying a seafood risotto dinner with a nice glass of white, with a substantial slice of humble pie on the side. After 60+ years of supporting the Whites, what else could I have expected!
Quote from: Kentish Gent on July 07, 2020, 09:05:56 PM
At 3 o'clock this afternoon, I was going to post "Top scorer suspended, captain injured, not playing our best football, against a team bang in form - what could possibly go wrong". Now enjoying a seafood risotto dinner with a nice glass of white, with a substantial slice of humble pie on the side. After 60+ years of supporting the Whites, what else could I have expected!
Well done for posting 👍
I have been very critical of parker's tactics this season but credit tonight, thought he played it very well.
Quote from: Sir Alec of good Stock on July 07, 2020, 07:25:30 PM
2 post lockdown games with Mitro-2 defeats.
3 games without Mitro-3 wins
What to do with the next ream selection?
Mitro starts of course
Quote from: Skatzoffc on July 07, 2020, 08:47:30 PM
We are far too predictable with Mitro and Cairney.
Simple as.
I don't recall us creating anything more than one opportunity (and far from clear cut, at that) inside our opponents' box in the entire game. This suggests we didn't spring too many surprises on Forest.
Quote from: Deeping_white on July 07, 2020, 07:25:42 PM
We MUST buy Harrison Reed, he is excellent as an all round midfielder
Agreed.
I also want Josh Onomah to get/stay in shape. I think he has a ton of potential at the #10 spot. (even if we're playing a 4-3-3)
Great win, full team effort. I did believe that they would get the equalized when Le Marchand came on. He should not be seen anywhere near the bench IMO. Up the Whites.
Quote from: Litrecola_ on July 08, 2020, 03:40:52 AM
Great win, full team effort. I did believe that they would get the equalized when Le Marchand came on. He should not be seen anywhere near the bench IMO. Up the Whites.
MLM last five times in the league, where he played 90 minutes, we conceded an average of 1.00 goals per game (against Everton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Wolves, and Newcastle).
Hector and Reams last five games, we conceded an average of 1.20 goals per game (against Brentford, Leeds, Birmingham, QPR, and Forest).
Please explain how anything MLM has done (including his non-tackle of allowing Pogba through) is as bad as Ream's kick in the 23 minute play allowing Lewis Grabban through?
Quote from: The Rational Fan on July 08, 2020, 04:58:27 AM
Quote from: Litrecola_ on July 08, 2020, 03:40:52 AM
Great win, full team effort. I did believe that they would get the equalized when Le Marchand came on. He should not be seen anywhere near the bench IMO. Up the Whites.
MLM last five times in the league, where he played 90 minutes, we conceded an average of 1.00 goals per game (against Everton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Wolves, and Newcastle).
Hector and Reams last five games, we conceded an average of 1.20 goals per game (against Brentford, Leeds, Birmingham, QPR, and Forest).
I don't care about MLM's statistical numbers.
When he comes on I assume he's going to make an error so that I'm not disappointed. When he doesn't make an error I consider it a pleasant surprise.
To be fair...I have a problem with MLM at LB, not at CB. imo he can be just as good as Tim Ream at the LCB spot. Unfortunately we don't partner him with Michael.
Quote from: AnOldBrownie on July 08, 2020, 05:03:07 AM
Quote from: The Rational Fan on July 08, 2020, 04:58:27 AM
Quote from: Litrecola_ on July 08, 2020, 03:40:52 AM
Great win, full team effort. I did believe that they would get the equalized when Le Marchand came on. He should not be seen anywhere near the bench IMO. Up the Whites.
MLM last five times in the league, where he played 90 minutes, we conceded an average of 1.00 goals per game (against Everton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Wolves, and Newcastle).
Hector and Reams last five games, we conceded an average of 1.20 goals per game (against Brentford, Leeds, Birmingham, QPR, and Forest).
I don't care about MLM's statistical numbers. When he comes on I assume he's going to make an error so that I'm not disappointed. When he doesn't make an error I consider it a pleasant surprise.
To be fair...I have a problem with MLM at LB, not at CB. imo he can be just as good as Tim Ream at the LCB spot. Unfortunately, we don't partner him with Michael.
MLM is a centre-back, besides we have two quality left-backs with both Odoi and Bryan making more crosses than our wingers. Partnering Hector and MLM at CB could be a revelation, especially in the air and against counter-attacks. Mawson is an option at CB, but fitness and injuries is a concern.
It wasn't attractive football but professionally and efficiently executed and what the occasion demanded. I was impressed by the tackling back, winning the second ball, chasing and blocking. I don't think I've seen its like before from this team. I even enjoyed the seeing the time out at the end. It was the type of cynical football that other sides normally play!
I have repeatedly said that Cairney whilst a great player, is a problem in a 4-3-3 and that this is made worse if BDR or Onomah are alongside him. With Reed and Arter in central midfield, we are solid and give some protection to the back 4. Onomah is an odd player, he runs with his arms fairly static and this makes him look sluggish. In fact he has a lot of natural talent, very strong and quite skilful, quicker than he looks and last night was able to flourish at the more forward midfield player. That was the best Kebano has played for a long time, but he would not make my best 11. The back 4 were good, Hector excellent and fullbacks solid, Ream still worries me. BDR played a false nine which suited him but we missed a hold up player. Cav worked much harder which was great but is still missing top form.
Mitro has to return, but I would keep the same midfield. I would alternate Cairney and Onomah and tell Cairney if he does not work hard and fast off the ball he will be replaced. I would like to give MLM a game in place of Ream to see what he can do, I initially thought dropping Christie was wrong but Odoi's solid performance changed my mind.
For once we looked like a team, we know we have good players but that set up made us far more cohesive and defensively sound.
We seemed to have a little more urgency moving the ball from defence to midfield and then forward as a team, we also closed them down quicker when they had the ball giving them less opportunity to create chances. Still not firing when we get into the last third but for me that was our best performance so far since the return.
We looked far better without TC
Quote from: FulhamStu on July 08, 2020, 07:52:51 AM
I have repeatedly said that Cairney whilst a great player, is a problem in a 4-3-3 and that this is made worse if BDR or Onomah are alongside him. With Reed and Arter in central midfield, we are solid and give some protection to the back 4. Onomah is an odd player, he runs with his arms fairly static and this makes him look sluggish. In fact he has a lot of natural talent, very strong and quite skilful, quicker than he looks and last night was able to flourish at the more forward midfield player. That was the best Kebano has played for a long time, but he would not make my best 11. The back 4 were good, Hector excellent and fullbacks solid, Ream still worries me. BDR played a false nine which suited him but we missed a hold up player. Cav worked much harder which was great but is still missing top form.
Mitro has to return, but I would keep the same midfield. I would alternate Cairney and Onomah and tell Cairney if he does not work hard and fast off the ball he will be replaced. I would like to give MLM a game in place of Ream to see what he can do, I initially thought dropping Christie was wrong but Odoi's solid performance changed my mind.
For once we looked like a team, we know we have good players but that set up made us far more cohesive and defensively sound.
Forget my post above, "for once we looked like a team" sums it up.
Quote from: Milo on July 07, 2020, 07:15:16 PM
Didn't see us scoring without the Arter long shot. As a result, a lot of questions still to be answered regards Parker as manager getting the best out of a team with Cav, Knockaert, D Reid etc.
However that said.. positives to be taken by the grit and professionalism of the squad once we took the lead. In particular the final 10 minutes.
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Quote from: Twig on July 07, 2020, 07:33:28 PM
Excellent team performance. Sensible team selection given who was available and good use of subs. No complaints from me. Yes, of course I want us to win 3 or 4 nil and do it in style, but runs like this breed confidence.
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Quote from: KJS on July 08, 2020, 08:07:21 AM
We looked far better without TC
Sad but true.
As Holders said we looked like a team!!
It was nice to see another clean sheet. Watching this game, it occurred to me that Fulham's defense when the other team is on the attack is really not that bad. This may be recency bias, due to the fact that there was such a long lay-off, but it seems that Fulham's biggest problems come when they have possession of the ball deep in their own end. The opponent's best scoring opportunities come when Fulham is under pressure and passing the back and forth in front of their own goal. I can recall five times over the last three games when Fulham was lucky the other team didn't score due to a sloppy pass or mis-play by Fulham in front of their own net. During the same three games, I don't think the opponents created that many legitimate scoring opportunities on their own. It seems that Fulham is in more danger of allowing a goal when they have possession of the ball than they are when the opponent is attacking. It's tempting to think that these types of mistakes even out over the course of the season, and that Fulham would also be the beneficiary of some cheap goals due to the opponent making a mistake deep in their own end, but I'm hard pressed to come up with nearly as many examples of this type of thing working to Fulham's advantage.
