Perspective

[Ludlow Richard]

After the win last week we were all applauding the way the team played and the tactics employed to turn Villa over. Rightly so. A superb performance.

Seven days later.

Lose today and somehow the world has come to an end. We're awful, Silva is useless, the players are League 1 standard, relegation nailed on next year, the Khans are awful etc etc etc.

You can't win every game. It never happens. We lose from time to time. Get over it.

And I really have a downer on those so called supporters who just love it when we lose. Gives them a chance to kick the club, the players, the manager.

Have a sense of perspective.

[MikeTheCubed]

We are used to losing to Arsenal away. Today we were 3-0 down at half time, something we are not used to in this fixture.

[demeant0r]

I just wanted to see some passion from that lads. We got none of that.

[ElRay]

The issue isn't losing one game. Everyone accepts defeats happen.

The concern is that performances like today's are becoming far too regular. I'd actually argue last week's reaction to the Villa win was more of an overreaction than the criticism after today's defeat.

In the last five games, we've had one genuinely excellent performance against Villa, where the effort, intensity and tactical approach were spot on. But against Arsenal and Liverpool, it felt like we conceded defeat from minute one and Brentford was another very uninspiring display.

Nobody is "loving it" when Fulham lose. We all want the team to win. But having perspective works both ways. One great performance doesn't erase the wider concern that we seem to be regressing and right now it feels more likely we'll put in a flat, drab display than repeat the level we showed against Villa.

[Somerset Fulham]

Have a sense of perspective.

I could not agree more with every part of your opening post, but this is the part where it all falls over.

Perspective? This lot? Sorry mate, but you've got no chance there.

[LittleErn]

After the win last week we were all applauding the way the team played and the tactics employed to turn Villa over. Rightly so. A superb performance.

Seven days later.

Lose today and somehow the world has come to an end. We're awful, Silva is useless, the players are League 1 standard, relegation nailed on next year, the Khans are awful etc etc etc.

You can't win every game. It never happens. We lose from time to time. Get over it.

And I really have a downer on those so called supporters who just love it when we lose. Gives them a chance to kick the club, the players, the manager.

Have a sense of perspective.

👏Well said!

[Skatzoffc]

I can't believe the abuse from so called supporters that the team have lost 3-0 away to the top team in the PL and CL at this moment in the season.

Call yourselves supporters?

Did you really expect to win this game?

[SP]

Arsenal looked like a team of athletes, wouldn't have known they were the ones who played in Madrid midweek.

[demeant0r]

As ElRay has said, it's not about the result. We all expected to lose today. It's about limp performances being all too common this season. There's zero fight in us, we need someone with the passion/fight of Palhinha or Mitro or SIMPLY A CAPTAIN WHO STARTS GAMES. WHY DO HAVE A CLUB CAPTAIN WHO BARELY PLAYS ANY MINUTES?

[Somerset Fulham]

As ElRay has said, it's not about the result. We all expected to lose today. It's about limp performances being all too common this season. There's zero fight in us, we need someone with the passion/fight of Palhinha or Mitro or SIMPLY A CAPTAIN WHO STARTS GAMES. WHY DO HAVE A CLUB CAPTAIN WHO BARELY PLAYS ANY MINUTES?

We are three points (possibly less) from European qualification places.

Absolute shitshow of a season, right?

[demeant0r]

As ElRay has said, it's not about the result. We all expected to lose today. It's about limp performances being all too common this season. There's zero fight in us, we need someone with the passion/fight of Palhinha or Mitro or SIMPLY A CAPTAIN WHO STARTS GAMES. WHY DO HAVE A CLUB CAPTAIN WHO BARELY PLAYS ANY MINUTES?

We are three points (possibly less) from European qualification places.

Absolute shitshow of a season, right?

Potentially four tomorrow (or whenever Bournemouth plays). I didn't say we had a shitshow of a season (especailly because we're only six points from our most ever points). I said we're having too many limp dick performances where none of our players show any fight. The fact that we're still only 3/4 points from Europe is just baffling to me.

[Somerset Fulham]

Ok. Four points.

It shouldn't be baffling that we are where we are, we happen to be quite a good side who got absolutely battered by one of the best teams in Europe right now.

Were we good? No. Improved in the second half? Yes. Was there talk of a virus hammering through the squad before kick off? Also, yes.

This over reaction bollocks(not aimed solely at you by any stretch) every single time that we get beaten is ridiculous. And it is becoming very, very tiresome.

[The Little Dave]

4 goals in 2 months (3 against a relegated side) doesn't need perspective mate. We aren't playing good football and haven't for a bit now. Don't tell me how to feel.

[MikeTheCubed]

Hopefully we can put today behind us, kick on and still secure a European spot. But despite being in this position I get 2012 / 2013 Martin Jol season vibes, because with a lot of the games we've won this season we've not necessarily played well.

[LittleErn]

The issue isn't losing one game. Everyone accepts defeats happen.

The concern is that performances like today's are becoming far too regular. I'd actually argue last week's reaction to the Villa win was more of an overreaction than the criticism after today's defeat.

In the last five games, we've had one genuinely excellent performance against Villa, where the effort, intensity and tactical approach were spot on. But against Arsenal and Liverpool, it felt like we conceded defeat from minute one and Brentford was another very uninspiring display.

Nobody is "loving it" when Fulham lose. We all want the team to win. But having perspective works both ways. One great performance doesn't erase the wider concern that we seem to be regressing and right now it feels more likely we'll put in a flat, drab display than repeat the level we showed against Villa.

The issue isn't losing one game. Everyone accepts defeats happen.

The concern is that performances like today's are becoming far too regular. I'd actually argue last week's reaction to the Villa win was more of an overreaction than the criticism after today's defeat.

In the last five games, we've had one genuinely excellent performance against Villa, where the effort, intensity and tactical approach were spot on. But against Arsenal and Liverpool, it felt like we conceded defeat from minute one and Brentford was another very uninspiring display.

Nobody is "loving it" when Fulham lose. We all want the team to win. But having perspective works both ways. One great performance doesn't erase the wider concern that we seem to be regressing and right now it feels more likely we'll put in a flat, drab display than repeat the level we showed against Villa.

The issue isn't losing one game. Everyone accepts defeats happen.

The concern is that performances like today's are becoming far too regular. I'd actually argue last week's reaction to the Villa win was more of an overreaction than the criticism after today's defeat.

In the last five games, we've had one genuinely excellent performance against Villa, where the effort, intensity and tactical approach were spot on. But against Arsenal and Liverpool, it felt like we conceded defeat from minute one and Brentford was another very uninspiring display.

Nobody is "loving it" when Fulham lose. We all want the team to win. But having perspective works both ways. One great performance doesn't erase the wider concern that we seem to be regressing and right now it feels more likely we'll put in a flat, drab display than repeat the level we showed against Villa.

I agree that we do seem to be regressing but I think the reasons for that are many and not within the compass of any manager to control. The average age of our best players is not getting any less, we have suffered from too many injuries to key players, we have failed to achieve our main targets in the transfer market. I have been critical of Silva's reluctance to use subs until the 70th minute and his apparent stubbornness in sticking to some players even when their form dips. Nevertheless, his style of play and general approach are far more enjoyable than that of his predecessor. I know it has been less swashbuckling lately, but that might be because of the players not available or out of form. I'll reserve judgement until we have a decent striker and a more creative midfield.

[RAY Rock]

What planet are people on we are awful
Man City away 🏳�, West Ham Home 🏳�, Southampton home 🏳�60 minutes against Burnley utter 💩 Liverpool away 🏳� Villa had their shooting boots on we would have lost . Today Arsenal away 🏳�. The players know silva is off and are going through the motions it is totally unacceptable they have no pride in their performance and no pride in the badge . Jogging around like it is preseason it is disgraceful the players are way to comfortable the team is stale the tactics and formation is stale . Bringing on and taking off the same players every game no attacking threat maybe 1 shot on target a game things need to change drastically or we are walking into a minefield next season beating Villa papering over massive cracks in our first 11 and squad . The same press conference every week spouting the same 🐂💩 enough is enough . I want to be entertained I want the team to try and play with tempo and desire not serving up this drivel week in week out

[howitis]

Well said. There is no doubt that we have a number of player/performance issues that we need to rectify.
The first of those is our lack of goals/creativity. Need at least 2 new strikers and we desperately need some pace offensively. We don't stretch opponents.

The issue isn't losing one game. Everyone accepts defeats happen.

The concern is that performances like today's are becoming far too regular. I'd actually argue last week's reaction to the Villa win was more of an overreaction than the criticism after today's defeat.

In the last five games, we've had one genuinely excellent performance against Villa, where the effort, intensity and tactical approach were spot on. But against Arsenal and Liverpool, it felt like we conceded defeat from minute one and Brentford was another very uninspiring display.

Nobody is "loving it" when Fulham lose. We all want the team to win. But having perspective works both ways. One great performance doesn't erase the wider concern that we seem to be regressing and right now it feels more likely we'll put in a flat, drab display than repeat the level we showed against Villa.

[ffcthereligion]

I love your posts Ludlow but if there was any overreaction I would argue it was in the context of the Villa victory. I didn't see any real improvement then, we took a chance and they missed several while in second gear with the Europa league semi on their minds.

Performances have been consistently underwhelming for the majority of the season and I think there could be cause for concern next season if we're not careful

[FFC007]

If Silva hasn't signed a new contract a day after the final home game then he should be sacked and then a new manager, whoever's lined up, has maximum tie to look at the club whilst the players are literally on the beach, and start to shape their plans accordingly..

Knowing Khan, we won't have one in place until 30th August!

[SimonDaviesEnjoyer]

I'm always usually on the same side of the fence (i.e. don't overreact), but yesterday was absolutely shocking. Just for that alone I understand people's emotional reactions.