All Post Match reactions here to our 3-2 win over Sunderland at the Stadiym of Light in the FA Cup
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Unimpressive.
Quote from: Southcoastffc on February 08, 2023, 09:41:19 PM
Unimpressive.
We made 9 changes and played some third string players and won, bloody hell. If we had both first choice full backs on the pitch then it ends 3-0 and if Wilson could shoot better it would've been about 5+
Tom being helped across the pitch at the end. He couldn't seem to put his left foot down. Not good.
Quote from: Deeping_white on February 08, 2023, 09:42:23 PM
Quote from: Southcoastffc on February 08, 2023, 09:41:19 PM
Unimpressive.
We made 9 changes and played some third string players and won, bloody hell. If we had both first choice full backs on the pitch then it ends 3-0 and if Wilson could shoot better it would've been about 5+
could have, should have, but didn't.
Just got a feeling that this is going to be our year.
We'll so the wife's said looking in her Crystal Ball.😄
Quote from: Southcoastffc on February 08, 2023, 09:43:06 PM
Quote from: Deeping_white on February 08, 2023, 09:42:23 PM
Quote from: Southcoastffc on February 08, 2023, 09:41:19 PM
Unimpressive.
We made 9 changes and played some third string players and won, bloody hell. If we had both first choice full backs on the pitch then it ends 3-0 and if Wilson could shoot better it would've been about 5+
could have, should have, but didn't.
Sorry did I miss us win 3-2 then?
But we are through. Bring on Leeds, should be a cracking atmosphere.
Thought Duffy looked good overall. Kurzawa grew into the game and was great to finish that goal.
Quote from: Southcoastffc on February 08, 2023, 09:44:01 PM
But we are through. Bring on Leeds, should be a cracking atmosphere.
Who are currently blowing a 2v0 lead against United :005:
It started off very well. Then Sunderland did what they did in the first leg and put pressure on us. We let in at least one sloppy goal. Their curler was a decent effort. I thought our forward play lacked familiarity - Solomon and Wilson did well and looked ok, but they could've taken alternative decisions to thread through vini in the first half.
Tosin looked a liability. A few players looked tired and we clearly have been lacking cover for Palhinha, hopefully Lukic will be that.
Cairney was my MOTM today, though he played really well in the CM position. Subs made a difference, pereira, Mitro and Kurzawa all scoring.
Enjoyed mitro falling over after on the signage too. haha.
Phew, too close for comfort but another battling performance by our lads to take us forward to the 5th round at the Cottage.
Also note that none of the players require for the Forrest game played more than an hour tonight so perhaps we can look forward to a fit team against Forrest.
Quote from: filham on February 08, 2023, 09:45:59 PM
Phew, too close for comfort but another battling performance by our lads to take us forward to the 5th round at the Cottage.
Also note that none of the players require for the Forrest game played more than an hour tonight so perhaps we can look forward to a fit team against Forrest.
I wish you'd stop worrying all the time,you'll give yourself ulcers,if you haven't got them already. 🤔
Marco clearly managed the game with Saturday in mind (as he should have).
Clearly most of our fringe players are not good enough. I think we know this and added two in the window which should help. Beat Leeds now and anything can happen
Didn't realise it was Duffy whose header set up our third.
Only other decent teams in the competition are Man Utd, Man City, Brighton, Spurs and Fulham...we have a great chance.
Quote from: General on February 08, 2023, 09:51:00 PM
Didn't realise it was Duffy whose header set up our third.
thought it was cairney to mitro?
Can't complain - good win in a tough midweek game up in the north east. We did look very shaken defensively though, Tosin and Kurzawa in particular. Kurzawa took his goal really well but boy he cannot defend at all.
Rested pretty much everyone and still won, that's the most important thing. Tosin was pretty poor, Harris started brightly but then disappeared, Vinicius got an assist but was otherwise pretty poor, BDR struggled a bit defensively when he came on, everyone else was pretty good imo. Kurzawa had that one mistake in the first half and slipped for their third goal, but I thought he was class otherwise, really good on the ball and had some nice tackles as well, well taken goal too.
The only potential negative is Cairney's injury. Hopefully nothing too serious...
Quote from: St Eve on February 08, 2023, 09:50:50 PM
Clearly most of our fringe players are not good enough. I think we know this and added two in the window which should help. Beat Leeds now and anything can happen
Not sure that's entirely fair. It was a tight game against a side who are up for it and in the championship and away at the Stadium of Light. We won - it wasn't pretty but for the first half an hour we really did dominate with that second string who aren't that familiar with one another.
I think there are maybe one or two players who have been inconsistent, three of four who are lacking match sharpness - Duffy, Solomon, Wilson, Vini, Tosin, Kurzawa.. it was a solid even though unspectacular result.
Silva just saying in his interview that the first pressure was not good enough towards the end of the first half and that's why he brought on Mitro and Pereira.
I thought all the defenders bar Tete were pretty poor. Hopefully it's a learning curve for each of them.
TC was dominant, thought he tends to hold the ball way too much instead of just passing it forward quickly, it slows down our attacking game.
Also didn't like we've barely involved Solomon on our attacks. Can't afford having his 1v1 skills and barely using it. He worked a lot defensively, probably a Marco tactic task. I wonder if his sub means Marco plans to start him against Forest.
Vini lacks something in his game, but I wouldn't write him off. Need to see more.
Rodak had a great save, but also a one poor one.
First 15 minutes were brilliant, with a lot of fluidity, we put a lot of pressure on them offensively, but then it faded off for some reason.
All in all excited we've won this tough battle. 1/4 finals at the Cottage here we come!!
Good to get it done without extra time, I imagine they'll fly home tonight?
Quote from: Pluto on February 08, 2023, 09:52:26 PM
Can't complain - good win in a tough midweek game up in the north east. We did look very shaken defensively though, Tosin and Kurzawa in particular. Kurzawa took his goal really well but boy he cannot defend at all.
I think Kurosawa makes a better centre forward than left back.
Quote from: love4ffc on February 08, 2023, 09:42:57 PM
Tom being helped across the pitch at the end. He couldn't seem to put his left foot down. Not good.
Yes that's a real worry.
Quote from: love4ffc on February 08, 2023, 09:42:57 PM
Tom being helped across the pitch at the end. He couldn't seem to put his left foot down. Not good.
Think that must have been Tom's first full 90 minutes of the season, suspect he may not recover to play his usual substitute role against Forrest.
Quote from: Baston White on February 08, 2023, 09:56:01 PM
Quote from: Pluto on February 08, 2023, 09:52:26 PM
Can't complain - good win in a tough midweek game up in the north east. We did look very shaken defensively though, Tosin and Kurzawa in particular. Kurzawa took his goal really well but boy he cannot defend at all.
I think Kurosawa makes a better centre forward than left back.
🤣 I actually had the exact same thought at the time!
Quote from: TheCeiling on February 08, 2023, 09:54:50 PM
I thought all the defenders bar Tete were pretty poor. Hopefully it's a learning curve for each of them.
TC was dominant, thought he tends to hold the ball way too much instead of just passing it forward quickly, it slows down our attacking game.
Also didn't like we've barely involved Solomon on our attacks. Can't afford having his 1v1 skills and barely using it. He worked a lot defensively, probably a Marco tactic task. I wonder if his sub means Marco plans to start him against Forest.
Vini lacks something in his game, but I wouldn't write him off. Need to see more.
Rodak had a great save, but also a one poor one.
First 15 minutes were brilliant, with a lot of fluidity, we put a lot of pressure on them offensively, but then it faded off for some reason.
All in all excited we've won this tough battle. 1/4 finals at the Cottage here we come!!
most of the time he went backwards he had no options in front of him. i think he kept going too deep to get on the ball and should have stayed a lot further up the pitch.
Quote from: St Eve on February 08, 2023, 09:50:50 PM
Clearly most of our fringe players are not good enough. I think we know this and added two in the window which should help. Beat Leeds now and anything can happen
You say that but Palhinha is probably our best player and looked rank average tonight. Therefore judge each of the players when playing without so many changes in the proper match day team.
Quote from: General on February 08, 2023, 09:54:03 PM
Quote from: St Eve on February 08, 2023, 09:50:50 PM
Clearly most of our fringe players are not good enough. I think we know this and added two in the window which should help. Beat Leeds now and anything can happen
Maybe but none stood out including Rodak.
Not sure that's entirely fair. It was a tight game against a side who are up for it and in the championship and away at the Stadium of Light. We won - it wasn't pretty but for the first half an hour we really did dominate with that second string who aren't that familiar with one another.
I think there are maybe one or two players who have been inconsistent, three of four who are lacking match sharpness - Duffy, Solomon, Wilson, Vini, Tosin, Kurzawa.. it was a solid even though unspectacular result.
Maybe but none stood out including Rodak. I can't think of one that I would start on Saturday
Happy we're through. Biggest alarm is Tosin with another terrible performance. Hopefully this gives Mitro gives a bit of form going forward
A wins a win and away in the cup against a young energetic team was never going to be a walk over.
It would be nice if we strolled through the game and won comfortably but that's football and winning anyhow is a good habit to have.
That's the kind of game we'd have lost in many previous seasons so I'm happy. Good vocals from the travelling Cottagers as well. Bit worried about TC limping off at the end.
Football would be boring if the higher placed team always won at a canter. Given the hodgepodge team I'm happy with the win even if it wasn't the greatest performance. Strangely I was never worried that we wouldn't win as the winning mentality that Marco Silva has installed is so strong.
In amongst all the doom and gloom of a 3-2 victory, did you notice that we are now, in the media's eyes, an established PL team? Mowbray was under the impression we ended the game with a virtual full strength team (okay, he has to talk us up to make his lot seem better, but even so). We are not regarded as a bit of a joke. The pundits are looking at our players with a degree of respect we have not enjoyed in a long time.
It was not a brilliant performance, but it was streets ahead of previous 4th round games.
Roll on round 5. I bet Leeds would rather face Sunderland.
Quote from: Southcoastffc on February 08, 2023, 10:04:04 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on February 08, 2023, 09:43:57 PM
Quote from: Southcoastffc on February 08, 2023, 09:41:19 PM
Unimpressive.
Off to your bed..
Every bloody game.
I think you are somewhat confused.
Funnily enough the wife thinks the same.
She sent me out this afternoon for some cakes from our local Baker,and I came home with a copy of "Bondage Monthly".🙂
Wilson should have put it to bed with another couple in in the first half, though I thought he played well.
I thought the whole team did well, really - just a bit of uncertainty at the back, with the back four not having played together, but it was a tough game, especially the second half, but we held out well - the players battled, seemed to really want it, with some moments of class too - well done Fulham 049:gif
I have to give Sunderland a lot of credit for everyone pulling fulham apart.multiple team changes ,normal partnerships not there and players don't look the at the same level.we won that's all that matters.
With largely second string players I thought we did well. I was expecting us to not take this seriously and lose.
A few good performances - kuz, Duffy, cairney,.
Only one I am disappointed with is Solomon - flashes of brilliance but seems a bit lightweight. Need to assess him over a sustained number of games.
really happy with that result. Tough place to go.
Thought Duffy was good and good to see Wilson having a good game.
Cairney was absolute class - didn't see him hobble off at the end - hope it's nothing too serious. Onto Leeds
Something I forgot to mention in my first post in this thread. Has Tete ever had a poor game for us? I really can't remember. Probably our most consistent performer. Wasn't anything special today, but was stil very good yet again.
The Cairney injury is worrisome, but fortunately, Lukic will be available from now on (Lucky Lukic, there'll be a nickname in that...).
Duffy seems to be just the kind of old-school battling defender who could help us see out a game as a late sub, if needed, too.
Cairney was class for 30 mins, see separate post. New back 4 with keeper did ok apart from a few cock ups. Kasawa either great or crap, odd player who has a lot of good attributes but some of his defending worries me. Tosin not great. Great to see Wilson score, yes should have had at least one more. Pitch was awful and required extra touch which made fast football difficult.
Quote from: MickyAdamsFamily on February 08, 2023, 10:35:43 PM
The Cairney injury is worrisome, but fortunately, Lukic will be available from now on (Lucky Lukic, there'll be a nickname in that...).
Duffy seems to be just the kind of old-school battling defender who could help us see out a game as a late sub, if needed, too.
I really rate Duffy's grit, he just doesn't get enough game time, so slips up from time to time.
Quote from: Baston White on February 08, 2023, 09:56:01 PM
[I think Kurosawa makes a better centre forward than left back.
He plays like Seven Samurai :dft012:
Wasn't the best of performances overall, but cup games are like that.Important thing is we are through.
Hopefully Tom is ok.
Quote from: Rupert on February 08, 2023, 10:07:11 PM
In amongst all the doom and gloom of a 3-2 victory, did you notice that we are now, in the media's eyes, an established PL team? Mowbray was under the impression we ended the game with a virtual full strength team (okay, he has to talk us up to make his lot seem better, but even so). We are not regarded as a bit of a joke. The pundits are looking at our players with a degree of respect we have not enjoyed in a long time.
It was not a brilliant performance, but it was streets ahead of previous 4th round games.
Roll on round 5. I bet Leeds would rather face Sunderland.
Have to admit it's been a nice change to hear the likes of carragher and Gary neville simply praise how good we look as a team. And pundits complimenting us as a club instead of talking us down or being patronising. I think it's only happened once before when under Roy when we came 7th and did well in the europa league. Let's hope we can do well the rest of the season, not sell any key players in the summer and build on the foundations we've now got.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on February 08, 2023, 10:09:49 PM
Quote from: Southcoastffc on February 08, 2023, 10:04:04 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on February 08, 2023, 09:43:57 PM
Quote from: Southcoastffc on February 08, 2023, 09:41:19 PM
Unimpressive.
Off to your bed..
Every bloody game.
I think you are somewhat confused.
Funnily enough the wife thinks the same.
She sent me out this afternoon for some cakes from our local Baker,and I came home with a copy of "Bondage Monthly".🙂
She knows the ropes!
Quote from: StuinSalop on February 08, 2023, 10:46:40 PM
Cairney was class for 30 mins, see separate post. New back 4 with keeper did ok apart from a few cock ups. Kasawa either great or crap, odd player who has a lot of good attributes but some of his defending worries me. Tosin not great. Great to see Wilson score, yes should have had at least one more. Pitch was awful and required extra touch which made fast football difficult.
Kurzawa is much better than Robinson in the final third, it's the other two thirds where Robinson is better.
was impressed with Duffy and his header assist for the third goal. would like to see him get more time and gel in better!
Duffy good to see him perform as a strong unit as tosin looked ropey and Duffy needs more time ,as for the sublime early 50 yard ball over to Solomon it was tim ream esqe.
Seeing this on their board made my day:
'Fulham are without a doubt the shittest tinpot fans in England'
Quote from: SP on February 09, 2023, 08:01:03 PM
Seeing this on their board made my day:
'Fulham are without a doubt the shittest tinpot fans in England'
Doesn't say much for their supporters then, considering that other than for 2 mins after their goals when they made a bit of noise, they were outsung by 600 odd Fulham supporters
Quote from: Deeping_white on February 09, 2023, 08:27:51 PM
Quote from: SP on February 09, 2023, 08:01:03 PM
Seeing this on their board made my day:
'Fulham are without a doubt the shittest tinpot fans in England'
Doesn't say much for their supporters then, considering that other than for 2 mins after their goals when they made a bit of noise, they were outsung by 600 odd Fulham supporters
And so many of them left after 80 minutes. Shame, they missed a decent Sunderland goal.
Hang on, it gets better:
Sunderland in League One was a bigger and more important club than Fulham ever will be sitting 6th in the PL.
sunderland fans always been so up their own jacksies. a bit like sheff wednesday and leeds utd. it must be something to do with dropping down to league one for a bit.
Quote from: TC's Sporran on February 09, 2023, 09:42:42 PM
sunderland fans always been so up their own jacksies. a bit like sheff wednesday and leeds utd. it must be something to do with dropping down to league one for a bit.
To be fair, other Sunderland posters commented that they sing exactly the same songs when away from home.
