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2020 Play-off Final, Wembley - Tuesday 19:45
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The wife just called me in and to get s grip,must have walked round the back garden 50 times,cant sit down.😁
Why is Dean Smith an ex Brentford manager a pitch side pundit? Why is Rosenior there also who does not have much love for us? The Brentford love in has been going on for days now. Come on the lads. Make them eat humble pie.
USA/ESPN feed gets our old friend Paul Konchesky.
Yikes.
Just realized FFCtv aren't streaming it as it's exclusive to Sky Sports.
What are the options for watching if you are not a Sky Sports subscriber?
Got 5 minutes to sort it out!!
Stream is the way to go Burt. Hesgoal.com will have one.
Coyw Quick goal settle the nerves.
If in the US, you can subscribe for a month to ESPN+ for like 5.99 USD. They are streaming it.
Lads look relaxed during the anthem.
I might have to watch this on mute, it's Brentford against some team in white
COYWs!!
1st shot to us, stick that up your pipe and smoke it sky
Watkins jumps into Ream and it's not a foul???
Never thought I'd say this but how I'd love Alan Hanson on the panel.
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 04, 2020, 07:53:14 PM
Watkins jumps into Ream and it's not a foul???
Sign of reffing to come?
We need to control more of the ball, Brentford have settled the better.
BDR did well with the assist.
Quote from: Twig on August 04, 2020, 07:56:45 PM
We need to control more of the ball, Brentford have settled the better.
I disagree, we're creating chances.
Feels very even right now.
Bees playing long ball?
A huge pitch& Rodak still kicks it into touch
Brentford are worried by AK47 and he's making space for the others.
Neeskins is a threat
This is good football so far!!
Quote from: SP on August 04, 2020, 07:58:59 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 04, 2020, 07:56:45 PM
We need to control more of the ball, Brentford have settled the better.
I disagree, we're creating chances.
Yes, starting to now.
Fulham have started very brightly.
Quote from: Carborundum on August 04, 2020, 08:02:26 PM
Brentford are worried by AK47 and he's making space for the others.
Nice to see players going on the outside instead of just cutting in
The ref will protect their keeper
Why do all our players stand near the goal line on corners, no one running in from edge of the box??
Playing well...
Great by Hector there.
Don't know how you Englishmen are watching this game, but in America, Paul Konchesky is the color commentator.
Drinks break, I'm too nervous to drink.
Reed got the ball then
Reed lucky there it only yellow.
I previously wanted VAR but not sure now.
Ream gives ball away with a stupid pass there
Brentford pressing much more in midfield now..
Sky are desperate for Reed to have got a red.
Bees having to press hard.
Drinks break did us jo favours
Cairney having a poor game, holds on to the ball too long and keeps giving it away. Reed lucky not to see red. Need to step it up.
IF anyone has seen TC left foot can they return it please
Ream is a concern
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 08:20:17 PM
Cairney having a poor game, holds on to the ball too long and keeps giving it away. Reed lucky not to see red. Need to step it up.
Disagree on both counts, he's keeping things ticking over in a tidy midfield role. Reed's challenge never a red card.
Both teams trying to walk it in....Shoot
Mitro has to come on for BDR 2nd half.
The match assessor has just criticised a Brentford player.
Quote from: grandad on August 04, 2020, 08:24:58 PM
Mitro has to come on for BDR 2nd half.
Disagree, we would become one dimensional - we're causing them issues because of our fluidity, they don't know who to mark currently
Good defensive work from Bryan
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 04, 2020, 08:26:30 PM
Quote from: grandad on August 04, 2020, 08:24:58 PM
Mitro has to come on for BDR 2nd half.
Disagree, we would become one dimensional - we're causing them issues because of our fluidity, they don't know who to mark currently
Sounds like the Fulham defence of old
I am sick to death of Fulham players not taking the a forward touch and taking the open space. All passing backwards and sideways and backwards again!!
Solid first half performance - just wish Onomah had put that first effort away.
Both sides seem frightened of each other and making a mistake.
Need to take the chances we get, shame Onomah never buried his.
Have had the better of it imo.
Keep possession and tire them out seems to be Scott's game plan
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 04, 2020, 08:22:58 PM
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 08:20:17 PM
Cairney having a poor game, holds on to the ball too long and keeps giving it away. Reed lucky not to see red. Need to step it up.
Disagree on both counts, he's keeping things ticking over in a tidy midfield role. Reed's challenge never a red card.
Have to say that I think TC is doing fine, as you say keeping things ticking over nicely. Also some valuable interceptions.
As to the yellow card for Reed, that's clearly all it was, no question of red.
Good half. We are frustrating Brentford who can´t play their normal game. We have the better bench for the 2nd half.
cagey but would say we are in control. expect them to up intensity 2nd half
I would being Mitro on around the 60th minute mark if fit, probably for Reid. Yes we're dominating the game and looking very fluid but not that dangerous.
I would look to being on Stef for Cairney if he doesn't improve as he's slowing us down. It's absolutely vital we score first.
Does Mitro come in for BDR?
It was bound to be a bit cagey, expect it to open up as the second half progresses.
Decent first half. I was expecting Brentford to charge out of the blocks and get an early goal, but they've not been much of a threat at all.
Of course that might all change in the second half, but so far so good.
Solid first half but still fairly even. Haven't tested their keeper enough. Need to be more aggressive when we have the ball in the final third. Thought Brentford would play with more intensity than this.
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 08:34:07 PM
I would being Mitro on around the 60th minute mark if fit, probably for Reid. Yes we're dominating the game and looking very fluid but not that dangerous.
I would look to being on Stef for Cairney if he doesn't improve as he's slowing us down. It's absolutely vital we score first.
It's Odoi slowing us down not TC. Perhaps Cyrus after an hour if we need to up the attacking threat.
Quote from: OhConnah on August 04, 2020, 08:34:16 PM
Does Mitro come in for BDR?
Not yet. This could go to extra time.
Thought we played really well in that half. Stopped brentford from creating anything. Same again please
I will just say the tracking back from the front 3 has been good, and needs to continue, if we want to keep them clamped down.
scotty hates a half time sub unless enforced. I expect to see kkocky and mitro this half though
Really think Abou is an impact sub. I hope he makes me eat my words. Always imagined Knockaert would finally come good in the final.
Quote from: Twig on August 04, 2020, 08:36:02 PM
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 08:34:07 PM
I would being Mitro on around the 60th minute mark if fit, probably for Reid. Yes we're dominating the game and looking very fluid but not that dangerous.
I would look to being on Stef for Cairney if he doesn't improve as he's slowing us down. It's absolutely vital we score first.
It's Odoi slowing us down not TC. Perhaps Cyrus after an hour if we need to up the attacking threat.
I think they're concerned about him being caught too far up the pitch by their winger and them having space to run into.
I'd like to see Neeskens on the left and Abu on the right - Possibly Mitro in the middle. Or perhaps Bobby DR on the right.
We've got this, no worries 049:gif
Let us all put out positive vibes. We are 45 minutes away from the PL.
Quote from: Twig on August 04, 2020, 08:36:02 PM
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 08:34:07 PM
I would being Mitro on around the 60th minute mark if fit, probably for Reid. Yes we're dominating the game and looking very fluid but not that dangerous.
I would look to being on Stef for Cairney if he doesn't improve as he's slowing us down. It's absolutely vital we score first.
It's Odoi slowing us down not TC. Perhaps Cyrus after an hour if we need to up the attacking threat.
Agree that he should come on at some point as well. I'd bring on Stef first though.
Ref gave us a decision.
Anyone else cheer?
Yes
Great strength by Josh,
No booking of course for the dive
10/10 for the dive
certain dive and should be a yellow
No booking of course
Gwt Mitro on now and put Kebano on the left and Kamara right.
Josh mom so far.
Ream again playing us in to trouble. We go up, get rid
that should have been a yellow for the brentford palyer
Ream that is poor
Good to see Ream make the block after that mistake.
An excellent contest so far
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 04, 2020, 08:53:01 PM
10/10 for the dive
Dive, simulation & cheating but no card.
They've changed their system and are pressing us differently now, we need to react
Odoi got forward then and we opened Brentford up
FFS, couldn't hit a barn door
Well played Kamara
Wish Mitro on the end of that Corner :(
Need to beat their 5 man press and we bypass most of their team
About time we stopped toying with them and score
Not seen quite enough of AK and in particular his pace
Stupid Tackle
Silly from TC
Jesus Cairney. That was a wild challenge!
Mitro and Stef on for Reid and TC.
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 09:10:18 PM
Mitro and Stef on for Reid and TC.
Think 70 mins and we'll see that
Quote from: Twig on August 04, 2020, 09:07:53 PM
Not seen quite enough of AK and in particular his pace
He needs to go onto the right. Kebano is getting no joy against Henry.
Not seeing many of premier league standard tonight.
Get our top scorer on now.
Good save
Have this horrible feeling we'll be sucker punched
Does the gaffer not have an idea on how to change the flow of this match? Our midfield, strikers look weak.
Never thought I'd say this but I'd like Knockers on now.
Harrison Reed needs to jog on.
Another (fair) full blooded tackle from TC. He's not holding back tonight is he?
No booking again
Knockaert coming on. Are you having a laugh? Joke sub. Why is Mitro not coming on unless he can barely run?
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 09:16:40 PM
Knockaert coming on. Are you having a laugh? Joke sub. Why is Mitro not coming on unless he can barely run?
Letting the game slip away.
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 09:16:40 PM
Knockaert coming on. Are you having a laugh? Joke sub. Why is Mitro not coming on unless he can barely run?
Knockaert for Bobby is the only real sub you can do in a winger for winger swap - who else do you put on? Half fit Cav?
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 04, 2020, 09:18:51 PM
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 09:16:40 PM
Knockaert coming on. Are you having a laugh? Joke sub. Why is Mitro not coming on unless he can barely run?
Knockaert for Bobby is the only real sub you can do in a winger for winger swap - who else do you put on? Half fit Cav?
Reid for Mitro and AK to go to the right.
Knock's fresh legs and energy could be valuable at this late stage against tiring defenders.
Had Mitro even warmed up?
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 09:20:00 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 04, 2020, 09:18:51 PM
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 09:16:40 PM
Knockaert coming on. Are you having a laugh? Joke sub. Why is Mitro not coming on unless he can barely run?
Knockaert for Bobby is the only real sub you can do in a winger for winger swap - who else do you put on? Half fit Cav?
Reid for Mitro and AK to go to the right.
Mitro doesn't press like any of the current from 3, it's what has been a strength of this performance tonight
Ream passes someone in to trouble once again
How can Brentford have their entire team back in their half before we've even got 3 players in theirs from a breakaway?
Mitro on
Mitro and Knockaert coming on!
Double sub
Would have kept Kebano on
Kebano was wasted tonight by going on the right.
Mitro not on yet ...........
It just looks like we've run out of ideas for the time being - Onomah has the ball deep into their half and he looks around and who is there to pass to?
Disappointing secomd half but I hope to eat my words. Why does Kamara keep cutting back when one on one against the last defender? I can only assume it's down to fatigue.
Abou SHOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kamara keeps dribbling into box and then comes out again.
Onomah is a beast
We get to 18 yards and then all way back
Knock running back towards our goal with the ball??
He's booked a Brentford player!
We are scared to attack when close, put ball in the damn mixer
Kamara looks gassed.
Ream and Hector must have had most touches of both teams
Never a free kick
Our fullbacks have offered us nothing. rubbish.
Parker must have been playing mind games.
No way is Mitro fit or he would have been on.
Mitro's on now!
Mitro on now. Must only have 30 mins in him.
Watkins had both arms round Hector & wins the free kick.
TBH only ourselves to blame if we lose this, these lot have been there for the taking the entire bloody match with a little push forward play. We pass backwards to much with crab play
Mitro on at the 90th. SP, what are you doing.
Come on Mitro! COYW! I've been neggy but on the flip side I have to give credit for our defending. Silenced Benrahma and Watkins.
At least we have one penalty taker on the field now.
We haven't attached the box enough with balls in and men in. Too many good positions squandered by passing back to centre backs. Can we find another gear? Need to get the ball to Onomah in midfield who has looked most likely to open them up.
What are these Sky lads watching.
Is luck on our side?..Carney could have been off.
Looked like Hector hand ball from corner.
Mitro needs a set piece.
Quote from: JimmyBullardsBarber on August 04, 2020, 09:36:45 PM
Mitro on at the 90th. SP, what are you doing.
Why not he only has to get through half an hour
Close for them...Waken up boys
Classic example there, Cairney could've played the ball forward but turned back to play the ball backwards. Get Stef on for some energy and to help Onomah.
Sky commentators just came all over their toes by sounds of it
Good effort AK
Christ we had a shot from range
Quote from: Twig on August 04, 2020, 09:41:28 PM
Quote from: JimmyBullardsBarber on August 04, 2020, 09:36:45 PM
Mitro on at the 90th. SP, what are you doing.
Why not he only has to get through half an hour
We're in ET because we didn't win in regular time. Going into ET wasn't guaranteed
Sky mugs talking poo, coulda been a red = Bo**ox
Need a knockers wonder strike.
Need anything!
Knock should have been able to win that race
Quote from: Twig on August 04, 2020, 09:51:58 PM
Knock should have been able to win that race
Fresh and still is slow for that race
I hope they're not trying to see it out for penalties.
How is their fullback after 100 mins doing more running than Knocky???
Yes
Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
What a free kick. Get in there.
Joe my boy.....Yessss
Wonderful Freekick
Who needs Kebanlo
Amazing!
Joe Bryan you beauty!!!
OHMYGOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
put all the defenders on, park that bus and every other tfl bus known to existence
Let's not sit deep now lads.
Who cares if he cant defend?
Lovely strike Joe B
Dodgy Keeper lol
Joe Bryan, that is quality. That's up there with the Trent Alexander-Arnold corner. Now keep going lads
Think we scored more goals from Freekicks since the restart then the last 5 years all together
Quote from: Deeping_white on August 04, 2020, 09:57:12 PM
put all the defenders on, park that bus and every other tfl bus known to existence
No it's too early. Can't drop deep. Need to keep the ball. I know I sound like a broken record but Stef for TC to help us defend.
Genuinely can't believe the genius there. Their keeper has been very good and he just got caught out.
We need to go for the 2nd
Come on FULHAM ⚽️
Don´t park the bus. Keep our shape. They will push more men up leaving spaces for us.
That is a worldy of mind games in that free kick with no doubt
It looks like their keeper didn't even think he'd try a shot from there! Nowhere near it.
That's a surprise, Dean Smith still backing the Bees.
just knock it to Mitro to hold it up for 14 minutes
Five at the back. MLM and Christie coming on.
Not MLM please God...
oh no hes bringing on MLM
keep as is Brentford have hardly threaten
Knackered
Quote from: Nero on August 04, 2020, 10:04:46 PM
keep as is Brentford have hardly threaten
Totally Agreed
This will be the longest 10 minutes of my life
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 09:59:54 PM
Genuinely can't believe the genius there. Their keeper has been very good and he just got caught out.
He's been very good all season for them.
It's behind the sofa time!
Quote from: Nero on August 04, 2020, 09:58:47 PM
Think we scored more goals from Freekicks since the restart then the last 5 years all together
its incredible isn't it, if only we could take corners
Its going to be like against Villa defending for our lives
very silly free kick
Can See this going in
Silly free kick and we are far too deep.
Quote from: Twig on August 04, 2020, 10:08:40 PM
very silly free kick
Very silly subs, he invited pressure on us
The ref will give them everybody's now.
Quote from: Nero on August 04, 2020, 10:09:35 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 04, 2020, 10:08:40 PM
very silly free kick
Very silly subs, he invited pressure on us
Yeah, going five at the back was a poor call. Invited them on to us. We've no out ball at the moment.
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Parker sticks to the 5 man backline to hold on, It's so frustrating and Parkerball in the extreme
Should've been Stef not MLM. I hope I'm proven wrong.
Yes
Joe you beauty
You beaut
Quote from: Mitrovic the warrior on August 04, 2020, 10:11:37 PM
Should've been Stef not MLM. I hope I'm proven wrong.
Proven wrong
Bryan again. Get in there. Up yours Sky!
OHMYGOD
Bryan on a hat trick.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
The feed literal cut out for me just 30 seconds ago. :031:
Knows what he doing does Parker
Joe Two Goals Bryan!!
It's game over!
Shall we sign BMW?
Yesssssss were back...
Who said our Full Backs have offered nothing?
OMG Bryan for Striker next season
Stroke of genius going five at the back. Sucked them right in. ;)
There's going to be some bitterness from this lot after the game
FULHAM UP
BEES DOWN.
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Bees Down - Fulham Up :D
Bees up Fulham down...
They'll be crying all over Sky in 5 mins
One month til the start of next season ............ in the PL.
Quote from: Wingnut on August 04, 2020, 10:10:26 PM
Quote from: Nero on August 04, 2020, 10:09:35 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 04, 2020, 10:08:40 PM
very silly free kick
Very silly subs, he invited pressure on us
Yeah, going five at the back was a poor call. Invited them on to us. We've no out ball at the moment.
Yep - lets replace Parker with you 0001.gif
Sky will have a Brentford player as MoTM.
Quote from: JimmyBullardsBarber on August 04, 2020, 09:33:37 PM
Our fullbacks have offered us nothing. rubbish.
Ah yes I knew someone had said our FB's had offered nothing!
kNOCKY NOOOOO
How was that not 3
Sky commentators sound like someone's stolen their beer
Quote from: HobGoblin on August 04, 2020, 10:17:05 PM
They'll be crying all over Sky in 5 mins
I am actually sad for Brentford. We should have qualified automatically and then they could have beaten out West Brom for playoff promotion.
Time up surely?
Hector's had their player in his pocket
Jesus no
And now :(
Job done. Well done lads and massive plaudits to SP!!!!!!!!!!!! Take a bow son.
We're up. Take a bow SP.
GET IN< WELL DONE
Yes yes yes !!!!
:wine: :wine: :wine: :wine: :wine: :wine: :wine: :wine: :wine: :wine: :wine: :wine:
Well done SP tactically spot on
Seph as they try to call him got to be MOM
YES!!! We've done it!
Well done Scott and the lads! What a performance.
Suck it up Sky, BBC, the whole media, your darlings got stuffed.
:beer: We did it, we are back where we belong :wine:
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Best team talk was done by that mouthy brentford mug, all the giving it large - Fulham are scared etc etc, that's you muppet, gave the best motivational speech for our lads
Hope Reed option was on Promotion and we take it up tonight
Even Bryan referred to it. shows they reacted to it
Omg f**k yes! Joe Bryan has been a genius tonight. Parker fair play we defended brilliantly.
Quote from: Nero on August 04, 2020, 10:22:03 PM
Hope Reed option was on Promotion and we take it up tonight
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I had to come on here to celebrate!! SO, SO HAPPY!! 049:gif 049:gif 049:gif
Never seen Parker like this before, great stuff looks really happy
Getting my Bees Down - Fulham up t-shirt printed tomorrow
Quote from: Nero on August 04, 2020, 10:22:03 PM
Hope Reed option was on Promotion and we take it up tonight
We'll sign him. Got no doubts at all.
If I was the owner Id go and present the medals none of this getting it a box crap
Great team performance - Parker got it right tonight. Well done everybody! Wonder if Gentleman Jim will get a red card for his outburst when we scored.....🤣😂😁
Totally controlled the game from start to finish. Brentford were never a real threat. I think Brentfords BMW is due for the scrap heap. I am so happy . This feels better than the last time.
Mitro ain't going nowhere.
carry on on the main forum lads...
