Brentford 0-0 Saturday 18/04

[LittleErn]

We've huffed and we've puffed but there's no chance of blowing the ball over the line. Having said that, Brentford are no better.

But if we keep huffing near their goal we might just force an own goal.

That's
 the definition of clutching at straws, but it may well be our best chance!

[WolverineFFC]

Decent half overall. Apart from that chance at the end, they hardly created anything. We played well up until the final third where we need to sharpen up. Lots of poor passes in the final third, after having really good build up prior to that.

Shame to see Iwobi injured. I'd maybe try to play ESR on the left, Wilson in the middle and Chukwueze on the right.

Marco needs to do something about the 10 spot, whether Bobb or Wilson. Too many games (including today) where the striker gets left completely isolated without any presence behind them.

[SerbianLad]

Marco needs to do something about the 10 spot, whether Bobb or Wilson. Too many games (including today) where the striker gets left completely isolated without any presence behind them.

I was more thinking that in terms of letting Chukwueze play in his preferred position, while keeping Wilson. I thought ESR played well today, so far.

[Carborundum]

A half of two halves.  When Brentford press we are in close to 100% tortoise mode, when Brentford go "shape", we are better. 

Suspect it might get a bit easier once it's Brentford with sun in eyes.

This might come down to how much pressing Brentford have left in their legs, and it might be quite a lot.

We are in the fight though.

[Simunch]

This game at moment hasn't got me the least bit excited.
End of season drivel.

Both teams still have a chance of qualifying for the European competitions. I don't think either manager will be happy with a draw.

We are closely matched too. Some of passing has been frustrating to watch but I've been impressed with our defending.

Fulham also playing more as a team.

Come On Fulham!!!

[akf]

unsure if it is sess or the service from iwobi/chuk, but he seems to be a step behind a bunch of passes.

[SerbianLad]

Incredible, their player hits their teammate in thr head, without the ball, and we need to stop our counter attack because of it.

[Grassy Noel]

A half of two halves.  When Brentford press we are in close to 100% tortoise mode, when Brentford go "shape", we are better. 

Suspect it might get a bit easier once it's Brentford with sun in eyes.

This might come down to how much pressing Brentford have left in their legs, and it might be quite a lot.

We are in the fight though.

But if we are going to force an own goal then it might be better for them to have the sun in their eyes while facing their own goal.

[SerbianLad]

Poor first touch from Sess slows the attack down, then a terrible shot from Lukic.

[SerbianLad]

That looked like a foul on Bassey to me, not the other way around.

[akf]

wow - pinball on the pitch

[SerbianLad]

We are well on top in this half. Need more composure in the final third still

[TC's Sporran]

nice simple move down the left. need to see more of that.

[St Eve]

Sess is getting into the right positions

[SP]

Sounds as though Chucky is playing well

[TC's Sporran]

header to nobody

[akf]

Not even the 60th minute and many of the guys are clearly out of breath.

[fulhamfever]

0-0 from a few years ago was played on a sunny day and it was as dead as this

[TC's Sporran]

just getting a bit scrappy

[TC's Sporran]

then you see how many brentford got back for that 2 man fulham attack?