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Title: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: 3 Cherries on February 16, 2021, 11:50:13 AM
If we grab 3 points at Burnley, its squeaky bum time for Newcastle and Co 

I would suggest this IS the most important match of the season
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: filham on February 16, 2021, 12:50:38 PM
Yes the teams around us will be much relieved to see a Burnley win tomorrow night, so hope we can disappoint them.
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: bobby01 on February 16, 2021, 12:56:01 PM
I must admit I was certain of relegation. However a win on Wednesday puts us 4 points behind Newcastle and 5 behind Brighton and Burnley. That could be achievable.
The other thing that now gives me hope is although Maja got two tap ins he was in the right place, and after rewatching the match there were numerous occasions he was in or running into a good position in the box but just not seen, hopefully as they,gel these runs will be noticed.
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: b+w geezer on February 16, 2021, 12:56:03 PM
Quote from: 3 Cherries on February 16, 2021, 11:50:13 AM
If we grab 3 points at Burnley, its squeaky bum time for Newcastle and Co 

I would suggest this IS the most important match of the season

Hopefully the most important will be the last of the season -- or if not, then for the blissful reason that we have caught up more than 10 points on Newcastle between now and then so it's a dead rubber in the nice way.
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: Fulham 442 on February 16, 2021, 01:03:40 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on February 16, 2021, 12:56:01 PM
I must admit I was certain of relegation. However a win on Wednesday puts us 4 points behind Newcastle and 5 behind Brighton and Burnley. That could be achievable.
The other thing that now gives me hope is although Maja got two tap ins he was in the right place, and after rewatching the match there were numerous occasions he was in or running into a good position in the box but just not seen, hopefully as they,gel these runs will be noticed.
I agree with this.  And as you say although Maja's goals were tap ins he had to be in the right place at the right time, brilliant for his first time out and gives me a glimmer of hope...
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: JackHamlet90 on February 16, 2021, 01:07:04 PM
I think we will draw 1-1 against a big strong side but a win would be huge for our chances no doubt about that. Massive game
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: The Rock on February 16, 2021, 02:37:12 PM
We are 7 points adrift of Newcastle and 5 points above WBA. We aren't really "around" any teams atm. That being said if anyone is going to beat the drop it's us, but we are still pretty adrift.
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: Maidstone Lee on February 16, 2021, 02:49:10 PM
I had a browse on a Newcastle forum and they seem very worried about us, especially if we can actually get a win at Turf Moor tomorrow. They seem to believe if it comes down to the final day their heading for the drop.
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: The Rock on February 16, 2021, 02:56:09 PM
Quote from: Maidstone Lee on February 16, 2021, 02:49:10 PM
I had a browse on a Newcastle forum and they seem very worried about us, especially if we can actually get a win at Turf Moor tomorrow. They seem to believe if it comes down to the final day their heading for the drop.

I think we were better than Newcastle when we played them, and I think we are better now. We simply need to be within 3 points and at least the same GD on the last day and we will get our chance and I think we can beat them.
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: 3 Cherries on February 16, 2021, 03:24:36 PM
Quote from: JackHamlet90 on February 16, 2021, 01:07:04 PM
I think we will draw 1-1 against a big strong side but a win would be huge for our chances no doubt about that. Massive game

Indeed a win would be huge for us - back to back away wins - bigger than getting promoted!
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: gerrys on February 16, 2021, 04:53:40 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on February 16, 2021, 12:56:01 PM
I must admit I was certain of relegation. However a win on Wednesday puts us 4 points behind Newcastle and 5 behind Brighton and Burnley. That could be achievable.

Add to that, on the following Saturday we shall be at home to Sheff. Utd. and Newcastle will be away to Man. Utd......
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: Wingnut on February 16, 2021, 05:37:13 PM
Mee is a big loss for Burnley. He's going to miss the game as a result of the concussion protocols. Hope that upsets their defensive unit, which is usually rock solid, to be fair to them.
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: SouthIslandWhite on February 16, 2021, 06:01:00 PM
So true. Unless you reside near SW6, you'll be cheering for Burnley. All eyes will be watching. COYW!
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: filham on February 16, 2021, 06:13:39 PM
Quote from: JackHamlet90 on February 16, 2021, 01:07:04 PM
I think we will draw 1-1 against a big strong side but a win would be huge for our chances no doubt about that. Massive game
A draw and a goal is perhaps the most we should expect at Turf Moor.
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: davew on February 16, 2021, 06:28:36 PM
Quote from: Maidstone Lee on February 16, 2021, 02:49:10 PM
I had a browse on a Newcastle forum and they seem very worried about us, especially if we can actually get a win at Turf Moor tomorrow. They seem to believe if it comes down to the final day their heading for the drop.
Good judges of character, if we still have a chance of staying up on the final day, we will take it! They should be worried, but not yet!
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: General on February 16, 2021, 06:36:50 PM
Quote from: bobby01 on February 16, 2021, 12:56:01 PM
I must admit I was certain of relegation. However a win on Wednesday puts us 4 points behind Newcastle and 5 behind Brighton and Burnley. That could be achievable.
The other thing that now gives me hope is although Maja got two tap ins he was in the right place, and after rewatching the match there were numerous occasions he was in or running into a good position in the box but just not seen, hopefully as they,gel these runs will be noticed.

Agreed. I still have us down to get relegated at the moment purely based in the fact that Burnley have been in good form and it's theirs to lose.

That said, obviously I want us to stay up. Also rewatching the match and the goals which I also saw as tap ins and quite straightforward and also against a team which rested their two first choice CB's and didn't have their main striker playing in DCL, watching majas movement for the first goal as he took a step away from the nearest Everton player to give himself more space and time and then the anticipation of the second goal, along with that fact I was initially underwhelmed by his goal return and the level he has been playing at previously, when I considered the fact he is only 22 and also an ex-fulham academy player and another one of our young British Nigerian contingent I thought perhaps just maybe he may prove to be a more useful signing that I initially thought. That said though, he's only played one game - did well to score two goals, but there will be far sterner tests awaiting him and much better defenders.

That said Burnley without mee and wood should be a different and perhaps more winnable game (their record earlier in season without mee was mainly losses), so I will definitely be eagerly watching the game in anticipation.
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: davew on February 16, 2021, 06:42:11 PM
A long time since I predicted us beating somebody, but I am for tomorrow kiss of death?
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: 70sPimlico on February 16, 2021, 06:50:15 PM
If we beat Burnley*, I firmly believe the team/s we WILL catch will be either Saints or Palace. I think we will gain 8 points on them over 14 games. Or put another way, I think we will gain 5 points on them over 13 games and also beat them when we play them.

*I do realise that saying this as a Fulham fan is about absurd as saying "If I become an astronaut"
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: SouthIslandWhite on February 16, 2021, 07:08:07 PM
Quote from: 70sPimlico on February 16, 2021, 06:50:15 PM
If we beat Burnley*, I firmly believe the team/s we WILL catch will be either Saints or Palace. I think we will gain 8 points on them over 14 games. Or put another way, I think we will gain 5 points on them over 13 games and also beat them when we play them.

*I do realise that saying this as a Fulham fan is about absurd as saying "If I become an astronaut"

I do have to say that the season just became a lot more fun discussing topics like this. We are certainly in a lot of new football conversations over the last few days.
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: TC's Sporran on February 16, 2021, 08:40:48 PM
im still certain of relegation

but that doesnt mean i have to stop hoping that the impossible can happen

lets hope on saturday night things are as set in stone
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: BestOfBrede on February 16, 2021, 09:23:57 PM
Quote from: davew on February 16, 2021, 06:42:11 PM
A long time since I predicted us beating somebody, but I am for tomorrow kiss of death?
Please stick to your usual pessimism Dave, or it could be a very bad omen!
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: 3 Cherries on February 17, 2021, 08:45:50 AM
Quote from: TC's Sporran on February 16, 2021, 08:40:48 PM
im still certain of relegation

but that doesnt mean i have to stop hoping that the impossible can happen

lets hope on saturday night things are as set in stone

oxymoron?
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: davew on February 17, 2021, 08:47:34 AM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on February 16, 2021, 09:23:57 PM
Quote from: davew on February 16, 2021, 06:42:11 PM
A long time since I predicted us beating somebody, but I am for tomorrow kiss of death?
Please stick to your usual pessimism Dave, or it could be a very bad omen!
LOL don't blame me if we lose, but we won't!!
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: jayffc on February 17, 2021, 10:18:10 AM
Ben Mee out
Pieters doubtful / not fully fit

That's a good start with 2 of their defence potentially out
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: FFC In Oz on February 17, 2021, 10:53:02 AM
Quote from: jayffc on February 17, 2021, 10:18:10 AM
Ben Mee out
Pieters doubtful / not fully fit

That's a good start with 2 of their defence potentially out

If Pieters is out, that means Bardsley will probably start at LB as Taylor is still out (I believe?)
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: 3 Cherries on February 17, 2021, 11:46:43 AM
Just visited the Bee Hole End - most clarets think Fulham will be a walk in the park as we or so sh*te

Apparently Everton gave us the win on a plate - a championship side would have won on Sunday...

Lets hope we go after them from the go and score at least 2 (or else they might rip us to shreds)

 
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: Jimmy Hill on February 17, 2021, 12:05:38 PM
A draw against Burnley would be a good result. Followed by a win against Sheff UTD we will be just 3 points behind Newcastle. They Play Man Utd at Old Trafford on sunday.

This is the time to strike !!
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: General on February 17, 2021, 12:10:54 PM
Quote from: FFC In Oz on February 17, 2021, 10:53:02 AM
Quote from: jayffc on February 17, 2021, 10:18:10 AM
Ben Mee out
Pieters doubtful / not fully fit

That's a good start with 2 of their defence potentially out

If Pieters is out, that means Bardsley will probably start at LB as Taylor is still out (I believe?)

Think Dyche said Taylor was touch and go as to whether he'll start in their latest press conference.
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: Lordedmundo on February 17, 2021, 12:10:59 PM
Quote from: 3 Cherries on February 17, 2021, 11:46:43 AM
Just visited the Bee Hole End - most clarets think Fulham will be a walk in the park as we or so sh*te

Apparently Everton gave us the win on a plate - a championship side would have won on Sunday...

Lets hope we go after them from the go and score at least 2 (or else they might rip us to shreds)



It is amazing how many of them think it they will win comfortably, yet Everton fans pre-match seemed more grounded and complimentary about us.

Don't get me wrong - if we do stay up I think it will more likely be at Newcastle's expense, but sooner rather than later - Burnley are going to have a bad season and go down...
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: General on February 17, 2021, 12:12:38 PM
Quote from: 3 Cherries on February 17, 2021, 11:46:43 AM
Just visited the Bee Hole End - most clarets think Fulham will be a walk in the park as we or so sh*te

Apparently Everton gave us the win on a plate - a championship side would have won on Sunday...

Lets hope we go after them from the go and score at least 2 (or else they might rip us to shreds)

 

There is a school of thought on a few of the competing teams messageboards, saying that if we had been better in terms of being a premier league side, we'd have come away from the game with a more significant scoreline... our first half finishing was pretty poor and we did dominate in many aspects, so perhaps there may be a truth to that, which as Fulham fans, we may not see.
Title: Re: All the teams around us will be watching the Burnley match
Post by: FFC In Oz on February 17, 2021, 12:15:05 PM
Quote from: General on February 17, 2021, 12:10:54 PM
Quote from: FFC In Oz on February 17, 2021, 10:53:02 AM
Quote from: jayffc on February 17, 2021, 10:18:10 AM
Ben Mee out
Pieters doubtful / not fully fit

That's a good start with 2 of their defence potentially out

If Pieters is out, that means Bardsley will probably start at LB as Taylor is still out (I believe?)

Think Dyche said Taylor was touch and go as to whether he'll start in their latest press conference.

Hopefully it means they're inclined to rush him back and he's not ready, he's underdone and he aggravates his injury (just enough to miss the rest of our contest)