Appalling

[FulhamKC]

What a gutless performance in the first half. I know many feel that KMac and StefJo are not PL quality but at least they would work hard and make some tackles. Seri and Anguissa are poor fits for the PL.

[Robbie]

The team seem to have decided this was unwinnable...
And are not bothered.

[Denver Fulham]

That was utterly embarrassing.

[Matt10]

This is a good example for those who keep putting Zambo in their team lineup predictions on here. Proof is in the pudding, or pie, pastry. Lethargic, unfocused, lazy and lacks basic fundamentals. At fault for the first and second goals by simply not trying to make up for the amount of space, we need to cover.

Also the term "Not PL quality" needs to be removed from everyone's vocabulary for years. It got us in this mess from the very beginning. You don't play your squad off of potential cost valuation, you play based on who is familiar. Our 3 midfielders from last year were 100% fit, and had the best chemistry, yet we choose to disrupt that dynamic completely. Slav's fault, I know.

Regardless, uphill battle for this match. I still feel as a whole we are fine, but this will be a tough 2nd half to watch if we don't make drastic changes. I say up the aggression for a full on press, and force United to beat us by slick passing. Mawson has been a rock, and Ream not bad. Odoi is Odoi, while Seri has been stuck in, but not without his defensive faults (not tracking back on the 2nd goal).

I say bring in StefJo for Zambo, run a 4-4-2, Kamara for Schurrle and maybe Christie on at some point.

[Asotosyios]

I really expect to see the Johansen for Anguissa change.

[Matt10]

Mitro and Cairney out? Vietto and Kamara in. We must be going for pace. Yikes...let's see what happens.

[Asotosyios]

I really expect to see the Johansen for Anguissa change.

Ranieri had other plans - let's see.

[FulhamKC]

Matt10, I always like your player insights. But I don't know how you can say Seri has been "stuck in" given his pathetic jogging around midfield, exemplified by his effort defending on their 2nd goal. He just doesn't work hard enough in my opinion.

[Matt10]

Matt10, I always like your player insights. But I don't know how you can say Seri has been "stuck in" given his pathetic jogging around midfield, exemplified by his effort defending on their 2nd goal. He just doesn't work hard enough in my opinion.

I don't judge by just one time he didn't track back. He got caught once, but you're right it was really bad. I don't buy into this one and done deal that a lot of people love to narrate with. He's shown many times how much effort he's put into tackles in this match. Can't deny him of that fact just because screwed up once.

[Matt10]

Better high press already. I think Sess may need a break though as he's looking a bit frustrated and giving up early. Kebano time or Christie me thinks.

[bahay18]

the second goal was staggeringly bad . it was the kind of thing you would expect to see in a kids game when they are already 6-0 down with just a minute to play .

[Matt10]

Unfortunate for Zambo. Lost his head, but that was no where near a foul. To be fair, he did not play terribly in the 2nd half.

[Bassey the warrior]

That's never a yellow, not even a foul. Mind you it wasn't a penalty.

[Asotosyios]

That was never a yellow card - Rashford should have gotten one instead.

[Matt10]

Technically, this should be 2-1, because Mata was offsides on their 3rd. Although we can argue that Herrera's challenge wasn't a penalty, although he did go through Kamara. Eitherway, spirited performance in the second half that should not be forgotten. High press is key.

[Luka]

Let's face it, Zambo is dreadfully under developed for this level, or the next level down.
He should never have been in the side from the start. CR should have known better.

[Statto]

We've pulled a goal back and Anguissa has gone. I would class that as two pieces of good news.

[Matt10]

Let's face it, Zambo is dreadfully under developed for this level, or the next level down.
He should never have been in the side from the start. CR should have known better.

I'm a critic of his, but his second-half performance is a sign of somewhat positivity. Too bad it didn't last. However, I think he being part of a team that created chances against Man United will stick with him first, versus the poor first half. As a player, he needs to recall the good plays, which were few, but recall them nonetheless. I think he needs a lot more match time, but the struggle with that is he's such a liability for the team. It's a risk/reward situation.

[jarv]

Agree with Statto on Anguissa, better players to be found in the ryman league. Lazy and weak.

[Lighthouse]

Rashford Oscar worthy performance got Anguissa sent off. But with all the changes I did fear another gutless, confused performance and was right. Shame as we have reverted back. Shamefully predictable but for a few minutes in the second half when we looked like we cared.