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Out of interest why does the match day thread post on the general discussion always include a link to another page?
Seems a bit convoluted? Why can't it just be the page on the general discussion page?
Quote from: General on January 03, 2023, 06:27:47 PM
Out of interest why does the match day thread post on the general discussion always include a link to another page?
Seems a bit convoluted? Why can't it just be the page on the general discussion page?
Wondered that myself...
Quote from: bencher on January 03, 2023, 06:32:52 PM
Quote from: General on January 03, 2023, 06:27:47 PM
Out of interest why does the match day thread post on the general discussion always include a link to another page?
Seems a bit convoluted? Why can't it just be the page on the general discussion page?
Wondered that myself...
+1
surely theres a good reason Im overlooking but seems an odd way to do it
Chalobahs on the bench dear god nooooooo
On the plus side so are Solomon and Kurzawa
Quote from: jayffc on January 03, 2023, 06:40:49 PM
Quote from: bencher on January 03, 2023, 06:32:52 PM
Quote from: General on January 03, 2023, 06:27:47 PM
Out of interest why does the match day thread post on the general discussion always include a link to another page?
Seems a bit convoluted? Why can't it just be the page on the general discussion page?
Wondered that myself...
+1
surely theres a good reason Im overlooking but seems an odd way to do it
They have their own sub folder outside of General Discussion.
Diop is presumably being rested as he doesn't deserve to be dropped. Either way, here's hoping Tosin makes the most of his chance tonight.
Great to see Manor Solomon on the bench. We really need some more creativity from our supporting wingers, given Wilson's long road to full fitness and James' general ineptitude.
Unless it's fitness/fatigue related I don't understand why Diop has been dropped. He's been our best CB since becoming a regular in the squad.
Quote from: The Enclosurite on January 03, 2023, 06:49:50 PM
Quote from: jayffc on January 03, 2023, 06:40:49 PM
Quote from: bencher on January 03, 2023, 06:32:52 PM
Quote from: General on January 03, 2023, 06:27:47 PM
Out of interest why does the match day thread post on the general discussion always include a link to another page?
Seems a bit convoluted? Why can't it just be the page on the general discussion page?
Wondered that myself...
+1
surely theres a good reason Im overlooking but seems an odd way to do it
They have their own sub folder outside of General Discussion.
Appreciate that, but surely you can just move the conversation to archive it after the game has been played?
Ps Solomon and kurzawa are on the bench! C'mon fulham!
Tosin starting ahead of Diop who is on the bench for some reason?
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I was relieved to see Demarari Gray wasn't starting for them as I really rate him, I didn't realise he's now at Everton!
Diop's had a couple of errors in the last 2 games; he gave the ball away when Che Adams ran through on goal.
Tosin is a bit quicker I think which may also be a factor against Vardy, Barnes etc. But who really knows what goes through a manager's mind.
My first thought about Tosin was that he is in the January shop window, same for chalobah.
Quote from: bencher on January 03, 2023, 07:02:38 PM
Diop's had a couple of errors in the last 2 games; he gave the ball away when Che Adams ran through on goal.
Tosin is a bit quicker I think which may also be a factor against Vardy, Barnes etc. But who really knows what goes through a manager's mind.
yeh he seems to slip an awful lot.
Funny how we perceive things though as I feel the opposite that Diop is quicker, certainly over a longer distance
Quote from: elgreenio on January 03, 2023, 07:27:30 PM
Quote from: bencher on January 03, 2023, 07:02:38 PM
Diop's had a couple of errors in the last 2 games; he gave the ball away when Che Adams ran through on goal.
Tosin is a bit quicker I think which may also be a factor against Vardy, Barnes etc. But who really knows what goes through a manager's mind.
yeh he seems to slip an awful lot.
Funny how we perceive things though as I feel the opposite that Diop is quicker, certainly over a longer distance
Interestingly I though out of the two Tosin had shown to be a greater liability which is why Diop got his chance. Before Diop started for us and Tosin was starting with ream we let in 2 goals consistently a game, something which hasn't been the case with Diop alongside Ream. I'm not sure how much there is between the two in terms of pace, but Diop seems the better defender.
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Diop got rested the last time we played 3 games in a week so I assume its a similar logic here. Leicester had to make a change as Dewsbury-Hall got injured in the warmup so Ndidi now starts and they've got one man fewer on the bench
COYW
Seem to have started well.
That was a big chance, should have scored
So far, so good.
Any streams?
Seen red cards for less than that.. horribly late
not looking good for mitro
spoke too soon.
COYWs
Quote from: bigalffc on January 03, 2023, 07:40:51 PM
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Not even yellow?
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Quote from: Milo on January 03, 2023, 07:55:49 PM
Any streams?
Looked like he deliberately went for Mitro's ankle the dirty git
That's a blatant tackle on the ankle. Can't believe it's not even a yellow.
Thats really dirty and dangerous. How's that not up for review?
The mysteries of Premier League officiating. Summed up in the absence of any card for that. Utterly perplexing.
Everton 0 Brighton 1
Think he might be in trouble if they lose tonight, fat frank.
1 up
YESSSSSSSSSS MITRO
Get in Mitro son.
The KING!!
Yessssssss
Some pass from Willian
Brilliant
yesssss
This team is special, COYW
What a pass and what a first touch! Amazing goal
He gets knocked down, but he gets up again...
MITRO!!
What a great goal
Willian best passer in the team by far and away. 049:gif
Home fans booing already.
We are playing some beautiful football
Quote from: bencher on January 03, 2023, 08:05:31 PM
He gets knocked down, but he gets up again...
MITRO!!
I like that, it fits the man.
Sublime pass and a magnificent goal.
Pour yourself another straight Gin Dave W.
Fulham need to be careful as Leicester can be fast on the attack
that should have been 1-1
We're just
Really bloody good this year arent we
What a signing willian has been by the way.
Tosin has been great so far in the first 25mins
Leicester waking up, gotta take control again .
David Nugent on SS News looks as though he's about to give birth.
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on January 03, 2023, 08:09:25 PM
Sublime pass and a magnificent goal.
Pour yourself another straight Gin Dave W.
LOL, my wish is your command, job done, great start tonight....the football!!!
Quote from: SP on January 03, 2023, 08:11:24 PM
David Nugent on SS News looks as though he's about to give birth.
Baby boy 6lbs 2oz.👼
Gone off the boil in the last 5 min
Leicester becoming more dangerous the last minutes. Another goal of us before the half time would be great.
So excited to see Solomon warming up after his long absence! I wonder how many minutes MS would be willing to give him today.
They are constantly finding space between Robinson and Ream. Need to tighten up a bit.
Also Palhinha and Reed needs to win more battles in our half.
way too sloppy
Quote from: Sting of the North on January 03, 2023, 08:23:58 PM
Also Palhinha and Reed needs to win more battles in our half.
Not disagreeing necessarily but I never thought I'd hear that Palhinha needs to win more battles!
Oh dear
We need half time now.
Quote from: Twig on January 03, 2023, 08:26:08 PM
Quote from: Sting of the North on January 03, 2023, 08:23:58 PM
Also Palhinha and Reed needs to win more battles in our half.
Not disagreeing necessarily but I never thought I'd hear that Palhinha needs to win more battles!
I know, it's weird!
Quote from: Twig on January 03, 2023, 08:26:24 PM
Oh dear
Almost had a panic attack from your posting, calm down!!
Robinson needs to be more careful getting caught up field. We started excellently but then took our foot off the gas after the goal. Need to improve second half. Not sure BDR is offering enough, maybe a change that side
Through 40 minutes that was our best attacking half and possibly our worst defensive one. Very entertaining match until it slogged down for the last 9 minutes.
Overall a strong performance in that half against a dangerous opponent. We need to make the most of our dangerous positions though, because they are well in the game.
Interesting how the possession stat has changed as the half progressed.
Both sides look capable of scoring which is OK for us. We had to withstand some Leicester pressure after we scored which we did, albeit narrowly. Mitros goal and Willians pass though was quite something. Willian seems up for it. So does pereira and mitro. Unconvinced by tosin.
Hope to see Solomon on at some point in the second half.
very open game, hopefully we'll come out and get control again in the first 15.
Hold on and its perfect for the James/Solomon pace on the counter in the latter stages
Quote from: General on January 03, 2023, 08:42:00 PM
Both sides look capable of scoring which is OK for us. We had to withstand some Leicester pressure after we scored which we did, albeit narrowly. Mitros goal and Willians pass though was quite something. Willian seems up for it. So does pereira and mitro. Unconvinced by tosin.
Hope to see Solomon on at some point in the second half.
Funny how we see things differently. I think Tosin's been excellent, but Pereira very sloppy today and wasted a lot of good opportunities with poor passes. Although can agree that he looks up for it, just as all of them do.
Tosin my man of the half, superb 45min both with and without the ball.
Everyone who is excited to see Solomon, I'm assuming you would play him on the right and replace BDR?
Brighton 2 up....Bye Bye Frank?
Quote from: Twig on January 03, 2023, 08:54:54 PM
Everyone who is excited to see Solomon, I'm assuming you would play him on the right and replace BDR?
He plays best on the left, so maybe put Willian on the right if you take BDR off. He can play RM too but he's better inverted coming in off the left wing
LENO!!
I feel like Reed is constantly losing the ball
Quote from: Deeping_white on January 03, 2023, 08:55:44 PM
Quote from: Twig on January 03, 2023, 08:54:54 PM
Everyone who is excited to see Solomon, I'm assuming you would play him on the right and replace BDR?
He plays best on the left, so maybe put Willian on the right if you take BDR off. He can play RM too but he's better inverted coming in off the left wing
This was kind of my point. I don't see how you take Willian off so either Solomon plays out of position on the right or Willian has to move over. It's a bit of a conundrum.
3-0 Brighton.
Quote from: Caedal on January 03, 2023, 08:56:23 PM
I feel like Reed is constantly losing the ball
I expect Cairney to come on in about 10-15 minutes. We're not quite converting good positions into chances.
Pretty embarrassing getting booked for time wasting after 51 minutes.....
Everton & WHU for the drop - dreamland.
Quote from: bencher on January 03, 2023, 08:59:23 PM
Quote from: Caedal on January 03, 2023, 08:56:23 PM
I feel like Reed is constantly losing the ball
I expect Cairney to come on in about 10-15 minutes. We're not quite converting good positions into chances.
I'd get him on now.
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 03, 2023, 08:59:56 PM
Pretty embarrassing getting booked for time wasting after 501 minutes.....
At least we now know that the ref brought his cards. Or maybe he found them at the break.
Whatever happened to Brendon Rodgers sister Clodagh?
Now we need to get a grip. Reed, Robinson, Pereira and others just gifting the ball away time after time...
Only got the radio coverage but it sounds as though we're living dangerously?
He's got to make a change, everything is so sloppy
Quote from: sunburywhite on January 03, 2023, 09:02:04 PM
Whatever happened to Brendon Rodgers sister Clodagh?
did she come back and shake him?
TC has been excellent every time he's come on. That has to be the change.
Doucoure on for Everton.
TC being readied
Quote from: SP on January 03, 2023, 09:05:56 PM
Doucoure on for Everton.
I was really keen on him but his weekly wage is frightening!
TC on, AP off. Interesting
We need to play more and complain less
Getting a bit nasty, hope Mitro and Jedi don't get a yellow.
Quote from: davew on January 03, 2023, 09:08:01 PM
Getting a bit nasty, hope Mitro and Jedi don't get a yellow.
Indeed
We are being battered here, need someone to stretch them at the back
We've been rubbish second half.
Cairney as got a yellow card
WOW
At this rate I just can't see us holding on until full time.
So Wilson replaces BDR not Soloman. Interesting.
This ref...
Quote from: Twig on January 03, 2023, 09:13:03 PM
At this rate I just can't see us holding on until full time.
As the game opens up with Leicester pushing more, we have Solomon, Wilson and James all decent runners.....could snatch a second on break. Just need to hold the line!
Worst tackle in the game was the one on Mitro in the first half, yet we have all the bookings
What happens in front of our defenders? They thread passes right through the middle with ease now.
we're going to finish this with 10 arent we
I would have settled for a point from this game before the start and still would now, 2 more would be a bonus!
Feels like we're getting worse as the half goes on. Reed needs to STAY in CM. Will be a miracle to win this unless something changes
Quote from: MisfitKid on January 03, 2023, 09:14:07 PM
This ref...
Cards all over the place but nothing for the horrendous foul on Mitro in the first half!
Just need to win ugly if necessary!
what was reed doing there?
This is a matter of time. We are all over the place
Leno again. Remind me, is Fulham in blue...?
Inevitable a ban for Mitro, JOKE!!!
Have to say, I'd bring James on. It'll stretch them no end and give us some breathing space when we clear.
Reed has been terrible today
Yellows for everyone!!!
Mitro to miss Chelsea game. Weak yellow.
Mitro out next match...
Leicester 22/1 to win this now, sorry to say but it could happen!
throw in deffinitely the wrong way
This ref has been absolutely awful today
Mitro has been moaning all game at the ref, has been asking for it
Sh1t Mitro gets lumps kicked out of him - nothing. He commits a foul and it's a yellow.
Does Mitros ban apply for the FA cup or just the PL?
We're getting absolutely battered here. Leno keeping us in it.
Quote from: demeant0r on January 03, 2023, 09:25:46 PM
Does Mitros ban apply for the FA cup or just the PL?
Misses chelsea
this ref ffs
Quote from: FulhamKC on January 03, 2023, 09:24:09 PM
Mitro to miss Chelsea game. Weak yellow.
Hull FA Cup game first?
Quote from: demeant0r on January 03, 2023, 09:25:46 PM
Does Mitros ban apply for the FA cup or just the PL?
Just the PL.
Quote from: Pluto on January 03, 2023, 09:26:09 PM
We're getting absolutely battered here. Leno keeping us in it.
Leno MOM
PL
Quote from: demeant0r on January 03, 2023, 09:25:46 PM
Does Mitros ban apply for the FA cup or just the PL?
If he gets a 1 match ban red card I think it applies for the FA cup game, if he serves a 1 match ban for yellow card accumulation it doesn't apply to the FA cup game
Quote from: Twig on January 03, 2023, 09:26:24 PM
Quote from: demeant0r on January 03, 2023, 09:25:46 PM
Does Mitros ban apply for the FA cup or just the PL?
Just the PL.
When did that change? I remember bands used to apply for all domestic games.
Ref absolutely out of his depth
Quote from: demeant0r on January 03, 2023, 09:24:45 PM
This ref has been absolutely awful today
Has been doling out so many yellows this half.
Also, noticed why tosin isn't as good as a CB. He's soo careless when it comes to passing the ball out. There have been a few times now where he just hoofs it forward in a general direction of a fulham player only to over or underhit it. He's been pretty poor today and has encouraged Leicester to grow in confidence.
I'm genuinely surprised how poor we've been second half, just invited them on all half
Quote from: General on January 03, 2023, 09:27:21 PM
Quote from: demeant0r on January 03, 2023, 09:24:45 PM
This ref has been absolutely awful today
Has been doling out so many yellows this half.
Also, noticed why tosin isn't as good as a CB. He's soo careless when it comes to passing the ball out. There have been a few times now where he just hoofs it forward in a general direction of a fulham player only to over or underhit it. He's been pretty poor today and has encouraged Leicester to grow in confidence.
We look all over the place and he does not read a ball in behind well at all
Quote from: Caedal on January 03, 2023, 09:28:37 PM
I'm genuinely surprised how poor we've been second half, just invited them on all half
Appreciate all the teams are playing alot but 3 games in 8 days at our intensity must be knackering. This is where not having enough cover becomes a problem as we havent been able to rotate.
We really really need another option in CM to come into the club
TC was the one for this game, he's too slow to break forward.
Quote from: demeant0r on January 03, 2023, 09:26:32 PM
Quote from: Pluto on January 03, 2023, 09:26:09 PM
We're getting absolutely battered here. Leno keeping us in it.
Leno MOM
I'd say Tete actually. A couple of great saves from Leno but a few shots from Leicester off the bar or close he hadn't got anywhere near to. Tete has been solid throughout.
How was that not a free kick for Harry?
Ref has given us nothing all game
What the ---- is this ref watching?
Quote from: Caedal on January 03, 2023, 09:33:00 PM
Ref has given us nothing all game
I don't know, he's given us a few cards hasn't he?
Quote from: DevonFFC on January 03, 2023, 09:29:15 PM
Quote from: General on January 03, 2023, 09:27:21 PM
Quote from: demeant0r on January 03, 2023, 09:24:45 PM
This ref has been absolutely awful today
Has been doling out so many yellows this half.
Also, noticed why tosin isn't as good as a CB. He's soo careless when it comes to passing the ball out. There have been a few times now where he just hoofs it forward in a general direction of a fulham player only to over or underhit it. He's been pretty poor today and has encouraged Leicester to grow in confidence.
We look all over the place and he does not read a ball in behind well at all
Yeah, that too. For some reason he's always on the outside and not goalside of the attacking player. Seems a simple and obvious thing to do at PL level.
Quote from: MisfitKid on January 03, 2023, 09:33:24 PM
What the ---- is this ref watching?
Obviously not our forum!
7 mins again?
The BBC London commentator seems desperate for LC to equalise.
Dammit Wilson!
7???
We thought it was all over but Harry, oh dear!!
Lol Faes literally forearm smashes Wilson before the ball is anywhere near him and the ref doesn't think that's a foul?? He's bottling his first ever PL game here and giving the home team everything
How did Harry miss?
Uh Oh....we all know where this is going......
that was the chance to seal this
Our shape is a mess
Very, very poor refereeing tonight.
7 mins is fair enough weve been wasting time all half
oh Harry :(
We shouldn't forget we are still winning 1 nil guys!!!
Wilson has to put that away. So poor.
We are still winning, right?
9 points in 3?
I don't have any fingernails left.
We've been lucky Leicesters attack is poo
Quote from: Twig on January 03, 2023, 09:40:55 PM
I don't have any fingernails left.
I don't have any gin left!
Get in!
Wow. What a ruddy win that is.
Leno was due, only one without a yellow...
Quote from: davew on January 03, 2023, 09:41:53 PM
Quote from: Twig on January 03, 2023, 09:40:55 PM
I don't have any fingernails left.
I don't have any gin left!
Bugger fingernails, that's what I call a real emergency!
Never in doubt...Champions League here we come.😆
Absolute dreamland. I love this beautiful team!!
Well done lads! poo game but yet again the points!
Brilliant Whites, for me so unexpected!!
Is that 4 away wins now?
How we held on I really don't know. What an incredible win.
Back to back uglies...
may have cost us Mitrovic but what a run of games this has been
Excellent battle, great win. Not for the tiki taka crowd I guess. Love it!
How on earth did we win that game, we were terrible.
I dont want to see any first team players playing against Hull
Another 3 points towards guaranteeing safety, what a points return since Christmas before our tricky run of games
Time now for Vinicius to step up to the plate.
Shame about Mitros yellow but great result. Another ground out result like the Saints game. These points are so valuable
That's the way to do it, win beautiful when we can, win ugly when we have to.
I drink to your heath DaveW, but i also drink to swimming with bow legged women.
Good first half, poor but dogged second half. But another beautiful 3 points - loving it so much
Quote from: Caedal on January 03, 2023, 09:45:37 PM
How on earth did we win that game, we were terrible.
I dont want to see any first team players playing against Hull
Another 3 points towards guaranteeing safety, what a points return since Christmas before our tricky run of games
We were not terrible
We competed and also caused them problems
Not beautiful but also not ugly
Great team performance
I thought Robinson was best player, so quick to intercept and close down
Ony negative is that we should be safe from relegation
What are the Fulham masochists going to do now?
Thanks to that excellent ref, 6 yellows and not one for Mitro's ankle spikes...
Quote from: Deeping_white on January 03, 2023, 09:27:00 PM
Quote from: demeant0r on January 03, 2023, 09:25:46 PM
Does Mitros ban apply for the FA cup or just the PL?
If he gets a 1 match ban red card I think it applies for the FA cup game, if he serves a 1 match ban for yellow card accumulation it doesn't apply to the FA cup game
Mitro should have taken a 2nd yellow in the last minute!!! who cares about a ban in the cup...
How can you say we were terrible? We are away at Leicester, I think we defended well keeper was excellent. If we were at home you'd expect to pile on the pressure it was a fantastic result we dug in and got the result . That's the premier league under Parker we would have lost . Clean sheets are a result of hard work . COYW
Quote from: Favershampaul on January 03, 2023, 09:52:24 PM
How can you say we were terrible? We are away at Leicester, I think we defended well keeper was excellent. If we were at home you'd expect to pile on the pressure it was a fantastic result we dug in and got the result . That's the premier league under Parker we would have lost . Clean sheets are a result of hard work . COYW
A bit of an ironic comment as we did beat Leicester away 2-0 under Parker, and did have to weather the storm.
But I agree - playing away against a PL team with pedigree and quality in their ranks, and a canny manager. You will have to defend for spells. It was backs to the wall for most of the 2nd half but a huge result for the club, and an incredible 3 wins on the bounce.
Great result!
Very good first half but boy oh boy we should have tucked another couple of goals away before Leicester got going.
Difficult to criticise our first half but we were very wasteful in front of goal.
That is ironic I agree , my point remains but thanks for reminding me I'm just reacting with my emotions. This is a very good Fulham side in a good moment and trust me I have followed Fulham since 74 . We have tough tests to come I know but to be fair we said this would be a hard game
