Fulham 1-2 Villa - 17 Feb

[Drewry66]

Big save from Leno that. Another mistake from us!

[Lighthouse]

Villa should be out of sight at half time. We have provided very little going forward and made cheap, silly mistakes in midfield. Can't wait to see what we can change at half time.

[LittleErn]

They seem to be too good for the team we have on the pitch. Changes at half time?

I dont think they are too good.  We were on top before the stupid mistake.  It is a confidence game at this point.

Only going on GJs commentary - they seem to be getting better chances than us. More one-on-ones? Have to admit, the stats are fairly even. I just don't remember many times that we have had a clear chance on goal.

[Drewry66]

Pretty even game but we've made two mistakes for their only two shots on target and they scored one. Nightmares. Decent up to the final third but only one shot on target ourselves with 7 attempts. Subs early with our strong bench. Iwobi for BDR I'd say after 55 mins if we haven't scored.

[SerbianLad]

Negatives: Too many sloppy mistakes. Robinson all over the place, and I don't just mean that because of their goal. Andreas started slowly but woken up since. BDR needs to be subbed off at half time, I might even be tempted to put Adama on. Moreno loves to go forward and Adama could use the space he leaves behind.

Positives:we were the better team before conceding. Had some nice moments since.

[FFC In Oz]

1) That throw in was woeful all round.  Willian should never have made that run, and Robinson shouldn't have been stupid enough to throw it towards the centre of the pitch that close to our own goal.

2) Nothing is going right at the other end.  A few snapshots from Muniz and Pereira that didn't come close to threatening their goal.  Only notable chance was from the corner.

3) Remember when we were playing Bassey at RCB and how Arsenal exploited that?  Well, they've got two left footed CBs playing and we really should be getting at Lenglet who is playing at RCB.  Force him in to silly mistakes.

Can't really think of someone who'd be playing better than a 5 or 6 out of 10 at the moment.

Marco needs to bite the bullet on some early subs.

Get Wilson on for Bobby and Adama to test their high line.

[FFC In Oz]

Pretty even game but we've made two mistakes for their only two shots on target and they scored one. Nightmares. Decent up to the final third but only one shot on target ourselves with 7 attempts. Subs early with our strong bench. Iwobi for BDR I'd say after 55 mins if we haven't scored.

Our shots have been woeful.

Averaging around 0.04 xG per shot.

[WolverineFFC]

willian at fault there?
terrible throw in from jedi though

Don't blame Willian. Donkey Diop could have done better though.

Not Diop's fault whatsoever. Don't get why you hate the guy so much.

He's a clumsy oaf. The worst of our 4 central defenders by a mile. Not surprised that no one else wanted him off Spam.

He's been excellent so far today. Disagree with everything else you said as well.

Watching how both Villa defenders use their upper bodies to move attackers off balance it does strike me how little of that Diop does.

To me that is where Diop could have done better in that scrum. He's a big dude. Use your body more.

[FFC In Oz]

They seem to be too good for the team we have on the pitch. Changes at half time?

I dont think they are too good.  We were on top before the stupid mistake.  It is a confidence game at this point.

Only going on GJs commentary - they seem to be getting better chances than us. More one-on-ones? Have to admit, the stats are fairly even. I just don't remember many times that we have had a clear chance on goal.

We haven't had a clear chance on goal.

Muniz header from a corner was the closest we've come.

[SerbianLad]

willian at fault there?
terrible throw in from jedi though

Don't blame Willian. Donkey Diop could have done better though.

Not Diop's fault whatsoever. Don't get why you hate the guy so much.

He's a clumsy oaf. The worst of our 4 central defenders by a mile. Not surprised that no one else wanted him off Spam.

He's been excellent so far today. Disagree with everything else you said as well.

Watching how both Villa defenders use their upper bodies to move attackers off balance it does strike me how little of that Diop does.

To me that is where Diop could have done better in that scrum. He's a big dude. Use your body more.

But he did do that today? He left both Watkins and Bailey on the floor multiple times.

[FFC In Oz]

Can someone please get Jedi a bleached afro wig somewhat resembling what his hair look like before he shaved it off?

[LittleErn]

Negatives: Too many sloppy mistakes. Robinson all over the place, and I don't just mean that because of their goal. Andreas started slowly but woken up since. BDR needs to be subbed off at half time, I might even be tempted to put Adama on. Moreno loves to go forward and Adama could use the space he leaves behind.

Positives:we were the better team before conceding. Had some nice moments since.

I certainly think we need to put moreno under more pressure to keep him honest.

[WindyCity]

Not a bad first half, yes, a bit sloppy, but on balance fairly good.  Pereira had great chance to shoot inside box and I thought made poor decision to cross it.  Got lucky on VAR review, thought Villa could have got that 2nd goal, although I did think the Ream goal looked good too.  Pereira making some excellent crosses/passes.

Again, I thought Leno should have done better on the Watkins score.  Yes, sloppy giveaway and throw in, but he's got to do much better.  Credit for the stop at the end of stoppage time, but I would have expected a good keeper to make it.  FFC need to score first in second half, I fear if Villa make it two nil, game over.  Come on Fulham!

[FFC In Oz]

Negatives: Too many sloppy mistakes. Robinson all over the place, and I don't just mean that because of their goal. Andreas started slowly but woken up since. BDR needs to be subbed off at half time, I might even be tempted to put Adama on. Moreno loves to go forward and Adama could use the space he leaves behind.

Positives:we were the better team before conceding. Had some nice moments since.

I certainly think we need to put moreno under more pressure to keep him honest.

We need to put Lenglet under pressure.

Left footed CB on the right hand side.  Remember Arsenal exploiting Bassey earlier in the season.

[SerbianLad]

Negatives: Too many sloppy mistakes. Robinson all over the place, and I don't just mean that because of their goal. Andreas started slowly but woken up since. BDR needs to be subbed off at half time, I might even be tempted to put Adama on. Moreno loves to go forward and Adama could use the space he leaves behind.

Positives:we were the better team before conceding. Had some nice moments since.

I certainly think we need to put moreno under more pressure to keep him honest.

Definitely. Bobby has been poor so far unfortunately.

[Chi_FFC]

3) Remember when we were playing Bassey at RCB and how Arsenal exploited that?

No, I don't. Bassey played LCB in both matches against Arsenal. Perhaps you're referring to the Spurs match.

[Drewry66]

Shame frigging Broja isn't about today. Muniz has been pretty good but with their high line Broja has a bit of pace to run in behind. Wilson or Adama could be a good shout as well for BDR with Iwobi coming on for Willian later. We haven't created nearly enough so early subs a must Marco.

[akf]

Iwobi on at the half!

[TC's Sporran]

1) That throw in was woeful all round.  Willian should never have made that run, and Robinson shouldn't have been stupid enough to throw it towards the centre of the pitch that close to our own goal.

2) Nothing is going right at the other end.  A few snapshots from Muniz and Pereira that didn't come close to threatening their goal.  Only notable chance was from the corner.

3) Remember when we were playing Bassey at RCB and how Arsenal exploited that?  Well, they've got two left footed CBs playing and we really should be getting at Lenglet who is playing at RCB.  Force him in to silly mistakes.

Can't really think of someone who'd be playing better than a 5 or 6 out of 10 at the moment.

Marco needs to bite the bullet on some early subs.

Get Wilson on for Bobby and Adama to test their high line.

bit harsh on tc who hasnt put a foot wrong and looked eager to get the ball forward. but everyone else even including willian  has been off, still getting the ball in dangerous areas so all is not lost

[Drewry66]

Wow...half time sub!!