Will we now be tempted to postpone next weeks game?
If Mitro and Wilson are still ill, if Tete and Bryan are injured and Seri, Robinson, Hector and Bobby D Reid on international duty that makes quite a dent in our squad. That would leave us with only Odoi as a full back.
Under league rules you are entitled to postpone a game if you have 3 or more players away on international duty.
We have Sess and Larkeche to call up from the U23 side as well. Not sure more fixture congestion later in the season is preferable.
If all of those players are out, I would ask for a postponement. Why disadvantage ourselves when we can have them all back for when the game is rescheduled?
If Mitro and Wilson were out with Covid surely there is a chance that more players could soon test positive.
I'd be surprised if the game wasn't postponed, especially with all the players we'll have on a non European international fixtures
Quote from: filham on January 22, 2022, 09:59:55 PM
If Mitro and Wilson were out with Covid surely there is a chance that more players could soon test positive.
and thats the worry.
i wonder how often the players are tested?
i would test 3 or 4 times a day every day to minimize the risk of it spreading. far far over the top in most instances but when you are talking losing key players which could even over a week define our season
Strange why we did not call off games previously when players had that if
bug prior to the Derby game, would surely have been a good enough call
Quote from: TC's Sporran on January 22, 2022, 10:07:22 PM
Quote from: filham on January 22, 2022, 09:59:55 PM
If Mitro and Wilson were out with Covid surely there is a chance that more players could soon test positive.
and thats the worry.
i wonder how often the players are tested?
i would test 3 or 4 times a day every day to minimize the risk of it spreading. far far over the top in most instances but when you are talking losing key players which could even over a week define our season
Shoving something up your nose 3 or 4 times a day will make you ILL.
Perhaps they just have a covid party. Stay away from vulnerable, carry on training to keep match fitness. As most won't even realise they have it. Then a week later wheb they're testing negative, back in the action. (Obviously a postponement needed if a game sits within that week)
Never fear.... I'm warming up....just got to get out of my cab first
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on January 23, 2022, 08:58:41 AM
Never fear.... I'm warming up....just got to get out of my cab first
Quote from: fcfulham55 on January 23, 2022, 12:45:55 AM
Quote from: TC's Sporran on January 22, 2022, 10:07:22 PM
Quote from: filham on January 22, 2022, 09:59:55 PM
If Mitro and Wilson were out with Covid surely there is a chance that more players could soon test positive.
and thats the worry.
i wonder how often the players are tested?
i would test 3 or 4 times a day every day to minimize the risk of it spreading. far far over the top in most instances but when you are talking losing key players which could even over a week define our season
Shoving something up your nose 3 or 4 times a day will make you ILL.
Perhaps they just have a covid party. Stay away from vulnerable, carry on training to keep match fitness. As most won't even realise they have it. Then a week later wheb they're testing negative, back in the action. (Obviously a postponement needed if a game sits within that week)
they test saliva
Twitter On Jedi call up game going ahead.
We actually don't have that many mid week games later in the season, think game will be called off if the boys are called up by Jamaica
Seemingly only BDR called up for Jamaica.
Jamaica squad announced this evening:
However, Hall is not short of striking options as he has called up West Ham's Michail Antonio, Queens Park Rangers' Andre Gray, Philadelphia Union's Cory Burke, FC Toulouse's Junior Flemmings, Fulham's Bobby Reid, and Santos de Guapiles' Javon East.
In midfield, Miami FC's Devon Williams and Lamar Walker, Blackpool FC's Kevin Stewart, Derby County's Ravel Morrison, Hartford Athletic's Peter-Lee Vassell and Preston North End's Daniel Johnson got the nod for the crucial matches.
In defence, Hall will choose from the likes of Reading FC's Liam Moore, Macarthur FC's Adian Mariappa, recent Inter Miami signee Damion Lowe, Toronto FC's Kemar Lawrence, Morecambe FC's Gregory Leigh, Vancouver Whitecap's Javain Brown and FC Cincinnati's Alvas Powell.
Andre Blake of Philadelphia Union, Dwayne Miller of Eskilstuna City and Amal Knight of Harbour View FC make up the goalkeeper pool.
I hate this.
We should play, we have a huge number of players on our books and if they aren't here for a situation such as this, then why are they here?
That said, I hate even more that other clubs have taken advantage of rules for their own gain so I can get why people would want to think this way.
Play the game
The biggest problem is the left back position.. with all the injuries and covid related issues I think our line up would be something like this:
Rodak
Odoi Tosin Hector Ream
Reed Cairney
Knockaert Fabio Kebano
Muniz
Yes, I've gone Ream at left back, he has played there before. If not him then who?
Alternatively we can switch formation and go for: 3-4-3
Rodak
Hector Tosin Ream
Odoi Reed Cairney Kebano
Knockaert Fabio
Muniz
I'm presuming Hector hasn't gone with the Jamaican squad, if he has then, Hector obviously won't be available so Mawson will move into the back 4 or 3 depending on the formation.
Not sure what the bench will look like but presuming that 11 is available I would play the game, I think it's still good enough to win
Seri is at the AFCON already.
3 players on international duty so we can call it off if we wish, and i think we will do so if Mitro, Wilson, Bryan, Tete, Cav are still out.
Edit: If Seri gets knocked out by Salah we will only have two players called up...
If Mitro and Wilson aren't around to play then we should take advantage of the rule and postpone.
If they are fit, we might as well play the game even if we need to play Ream/Sess/U23 at LB.
At left back, I would expect Odoi will play there if Bryan is still unfit, and at right back will be Sessegnon or one of the youngsters. I have a feeling Reed could be asked to play RB but I would prefer to see a specialist given a chance.
Quote from: fcfulham55 on January 23, 2022, 12:45:55 AM
Quote from: TC's Sporran on January 22, 2022, 10:07:22 PM
Quote from: filham on January 22, 2022, 09:59:55 PM
If Mitro and Wilson were out with Covid surely there is a chance that more players could soon test positive.
and thats the worry.
i wonder how often the players are tested?
i would test 3 or 4 times a day every day to minimize the risk of it spreading. far far over the top in most instances but when you are talking losing key players which could even over a week define our season
Shoving something up your nose 3 or 4 times a day will make you ILL.
Perhaps they just have a covid party. Stay away from vulnerable, carry on training to keep match fitness. As most won't even realise they have it. Then a week later wheb they're testing negative, back in the action. (Obviously a postponement needed if a game sits within that week)
Is this for real?
Better to just let them talk to themselves than try to argue.
We talk about our talented youth players and why they are leaving and that we need to find a better pathway into the first team... well if Bryan and Robinson are both out we have a young left back in the reserves who is having a great season has won 3 premier league u23 player of the month. What better game than a home match against a team we are favourites to beat and should dominate possession... If Bryan and Jedi are out let's play Larkeche.
Quote from: Cookie6262 on January 24, 2022, 09:40:40 AM
We talk about our talented youth players and why they are leaving and that we need to find a better pathway into the first team... well if Bryan and Robinson are both out we have a young left back in the reserves who is having a great season has won 3 premier league u23 player of the month. What better game than a home match against a team we are favourites to beat and should dominate possession... If Bryan and Jedi are out let's play Larkeche.
Only issue is that Blackpool have two lightning fast wingers and that's probably how they'll target us like they did in the away game, and it means we'll have Odoi on one side who's very slow and a guy potentially making his debut on the other, with Ream inside him who we all know is susceptible to pace. Granted we should still win the game but we don't know about Mitro or Wilson yet and we've just lost our starting full backs and winning goalscorer from the last game
Quote from: itombomb on January 24, 2022, 12:53:51 AM
If Mitro and Wilson aren't around to play then we should take advantage of the rule and postpone.
If they are fit, we might as well play the game even if we need to play Ream/Sess/U23 at LB.
Yes - I agree. Provided we have an otherwise full strength team I would be happy to have Odoi or Sess at right back. If Bryan is still injured then I would like to see Larkeche at left back
This isn't the time to gamble three points away. We are permitted to postpone with Reid, Seri and Robinson away. On top of that we have other issues. This isn't the time to take a chance, particularly if there is any other uncertainty around key players and positions.
Kongolo has also previously played at LB - if Tete, Bryan and Robinson are all out then maybe he'll finally get some game time (if he's not been shipped out on loan).
Personally I'm also of the view that we have a deep and talented enough squad to manage the next game without cancelling it. I like seeing players outside of our first XI get a game - Muniz and BDR proved at Stoke away that we can cope.
Also, what message does it send to the rest of the league if we dont cancel with several players out and go on to win? Even if we don't win we are presently 8 points ahead so will remain at least 5 ahead worst case, so weighing it all up I think we should go ahead and play (providing we don't lose any more players - if we lose more I reserve the right to change my mind!).
If we can find a way to postpone do it. Why would we risk throwing away 3 points?
We all saw what happened against Bristol City in the League Cup when we took advantage of our amazing squad depth...
We have the squad depth to cover for injuries/suspensions/rotation in 2-3 positions. We do NOT have the squad depth to replace half the starting eleven and expect 3 points. It's not just a matter of individual skills and quality. It's also about unsettling the "flow" of a settled starting eleven on a winning run.
Going ahead with the game will be a huge gamble with Mitro, Wilson, Seri, BDR, Robinson, Tete and Bryan out. We can still win of course but personally I hope we postpone the game unless at least Mitro and Wilson is back and fully recovered. Other clubs take advantage of the rules, why should we give ourselves the disadvantage of playing a severely weakened side?
Quote from: Whitestone on January 24, 2022, 11:00:58 AM
This isn't the time to gamble three points away. We are permitted to postpone with Reid, Seri and Robinson away. On top of that we have other issues. This isn't the time to take a chance, particularly if there is any other uncertainty around key players and positions.
^^^^^^THIS^^^^^
We no longer have a backlog so our fixture list is no more crowded than anyone else at present. We have the requisite number of players on international duty to get the game called off. If Mitro and Wilson are not 100% fit why on earth would we even think of playing. There is strength in depth and half a team out - big difference. For me a chance not worth taking against any side let alone a fit, physical side that have already mugged us once this season and would surely fancy their chances again.
i wonder what psychological damage it will do to us to have our request denied for the game to be postponed ?
could happen....
No Larkeche in tonight's u23 game feel he maybe with the first team squad Saturday ... what would team look like if we missed Mitro, Wilson, BDR, Bryan and Robinson.... Maybe
Rodak
Odoi
Tosin
Ream
???
Reed
Cairney
Carvalho
Kebano
Muniz
Cavaleiro/Knockeart
Steven Sess at right back Odoi left back and Stansfield or Knock up top, more than enough to beat Blackpool! Pity Christie has gone but keeping a good lead at the top is great for confidence, buying Bowler before the weekend couldn't hurt either! 049:gif
Quote from: Whitestone on January 24, 2022, 11:00:58 AM
This isn't the time to gamble three points away. We are permitted to postpone with Reid, Seri and Robinson away. On top of that we have other issues. This isn't the time to take a chance, particularly if there is any other uncertainty around key players and positions.
The sensible thing would be to postpone, if we're being honest we just about got through the last game with key players missing, and the Tete injury during the game. It was certainly tougher than many of us expected.
On the other hand I'm not a fan of postponing games, especially with the players have have available. Part of me just wants to play, if we win the league I would prefer it to be the right way, we're going up regardless, so I say let's play.
Yes, this is a Jekyll and Hyde post.
Quote from: Cookie6262 on January 24, 2022, 06:13:03 PM
No Larkeche in tonight's u23 game feel he maybe with the first team squad Saturday ... what would team look like if we missed Mitro, Wilson, BDR, Bryan and Robinson.... Maybe
No Sylvester Jasper either.
If we've given them extra tickets today then that would surely suggest we intend fulfilling the fixture? (Covid willing)
Quote from: LC on January 23, 2022, 11:57:11 PM
The biggest problem is the left back position.. with all the injuries and covid related issues I think our line up would be something like this:
Rodak
Odoi Tosin Hector Ream
Reed Cairney
Knockaert Fabio Kebano
Muniz
Yes, I've gone Ream at left back, he has played there before. If not him then who?
Alternatively we can switch formation and go for: 3-4-3
Rodak
Hector Tosin Ream
Odoi Reed Cairney Kebano
Knockaert Fabio
Muniz
I'm presuming Hector hasn't gone with the Jamaican squad, if he has then, Hector obviously won't be available so Mawson will move into the back 4 or 3 depending on the formation.
Not sure what the bench will look like but presuming that 11 is available I would play the game, I think it's still good enough to win
As Tosin can play right back, maybe
Rodak
Tosin Hector Ream Odoi
Reed Cairney
Knockaert Fabio Kebano
Muniz
Switch formation to a back three if we have to debut a fullback?
What is Tete's injury? Is there an assumption he won't play or is there real information?
Personally hope this game goes ahead or I will lose out on train tickets etc and not make a midweek game. For those of us outside London a cancelled game can be costly. Tbh even if I lived in London I think play the game with the squad we have.
Quote from: Southcoastffc on January 24, 2022, 11:08:25 PM
What is Tete's injury? Is there an assumption he won't play or is there real information?
Tete has a groin strain. I read it somewhere but can't remember where.
Quote from: FFCFOREVER on January 25, 2022, 04:46:35 PM
Quote from: Southcoastffc on January 24, 2022, 11:08:25 PM
What is Tete's injury? Is there an assumption he won't play or is there real information?
Tete has a groin strain. I read it somewhere but can't remember where.
Thanks. So, he could be available, depending on seriousness. 🤞
Quote from: Southcoastffc on January 25, 2022, 05:13:03 PM
Quote from: FFCFOREVER on January 25, 2022, 04:46:35 PM
Quote from: Southcoastffc on January 24, 2022, 11:08:25 PM
What is Tete's injury? Is there an assumption he won't play or is there real information?
Tete has a groin strain. I read it somewhere but can't remember where.
Thanks. So, he could be available, depending on seriousness. 🤞
Here's hoping.
I've found the link
https://www.google.com/amp/s/the72.co.uk/260616/marco-silva-provides-early-injury-update-on-fulham-man-kenny-tete/amp/
does anyone know if the club are actively seeking for this game to be postponed or is it fans talk?
Quote from: TC's Sporran on January 25, 2022, 06:43:50 PM
does anyone know if the club are actively seeking for this game to be postponed or is it fans talk?
Someone on here said that we're increasing Blackpool's allocation for Saturday.
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Quote from: NJFulham on January 25, 2022, 06:46:53 PM
Quote from: TC's Sporran on January 25, 2022, 06:43:50 PM
does anyone know if the club are actively seeking for this game to be postponed or is it fans talk?
Someone on here said that we're increasing Blackpool's allocation for Saturday.
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Yes, just under 200 more tickets released yesterday but on reflection, I'm not sure this is a factor?
