FoF MOTM Fulham 1 v 1 Man United and post match thread

[WhiteJC]

[demeant0r]

Wow a journalist finally cares enough to say something nice about Fulham

[WindyCity]

I thought FFC had a very good game v a much improved ManU side.  That said, FFC was the better side for many periods of the game, especially during second half.  Survived the opening 15 mins or so, could have been down 1 or 2 easily, but managed to keep nose above.  Comments:

Iwobi - Picked as my motm, with Sessegnon a close second.  Very lively, great work coming back to help on defense.  He wasn't perfect though, several terrible, misplaced passes that negated some good forward movement.  But, overall, very good show.

Sessegnon - Good game.  Wish he would take on defenders 1 v 1, I think he can do them in.  Rather he backed off on those situations.  Good game though, terrific weighted pass to set King clear.

King - Good game, not quite as good as first match.  But still good.  He has to score that goal on his chance v keeper on the Sess pass.  I know he's young kid, but if he wants to play with the big boys, he has to score on great chances like that.  But, good game nevertheless.

Back Four - All pretty good. 

Castagne - Noticed he got some stick, but thought he did well in a position we normally don't see him in.  Had good game I thought.

Leno - Good game, some nice saves.  I notice some here think he was motm.  I didn't see it that way, sure, some good saves, but everything he did I would have expected him to make.  Good game.

Muniz - Not particularly effective this game.  Wasn't poor, but wasn't very impactful.

Jimenez - Not impactful.

Wilson - Not impactful.

Lukic - Good game.

ESR - Have to say good game and being in a forward position for the goal.  Well done.

Berge - Thought he was not very good in this game.  A lot of sloppy passes, just seemed off his game.  Still afraid to carry ball.  Defenses are giving him plenty of space because they know he won't move forward with the ball, which he should do sometimes, and sometimes take a shot from distance.  He had a few such opportunities, but just backed off, passing sideways or backwards.

Robinson - Definitely off his game.  I know, first game back since surgery, but I didn't think it was just rust.  He didn't look himself at all.  Still needs more training and getting back up to speed, wouldn't mind seeing him on cameo basis until he clarifies.

Offense - Still wasting good chances in final third, that last pass/shot just doesn't make it.  Team still needs to shoot more when given chance up close.  And from distance, never see them take that long shot.  Surprised Traore didn't get on pitch, thought he could have been effective in this game.

Defense - Overall pretty good, but need to get better on defending corners.  Their goal much too easy, and they had several other good chances off corners.  Need to tighten up.

Happy with the point, tough opponent.  With a bit of luck could have had 3 points.  Should be confidence builder, heading into next game at Chelsea.  Looking forward to that game, will be big challenge (as they all are) but I see Chelsea fighting for top spot this season, they're very good.

[AJW48361]

Why is there always some drama vs Yanited?

Would like to know what Kavanagh was watching at that corner that lead to the Penalty award definitely opens up a area for corruption and bias.

Usually because the officials are corrupt in their favour, and today was no different.

[bog]

I struggle with my MOTM as I think all those who took part looked good. Lukic looks a good corner taker and as usual the subs made a big difference. So, as our keeper made a major contribution when we were still warming up I give this to Leno. If he hadn't they would have been out of sight by the tenth minute. We should have won. Did anyone see their £72m next best thing striker after he came on? I think Sess may have come off due to concerns over his recent injury.   

As for their penalty and goal good job VAR was brought in to 'get it right'. All this did on Sunday was blatantly highlight how the 'big clubs' are favoured. P***** me right off...as usual.

Thank you and good night.       

[LittleErn]

We have a good squad. Sess was awesome today. 

We do but imagine if we had brought in new players that improved us early, we could've been at least 2 points better off.

However, as it is. The results are a lot better than I expected. I was expected zero points from the first three matches.

I still don't understand this sentiment. Who is getting benched for the new players? Who in the current squad do you feel isn't good enough and needs to be replaced?

It's not about replacing people -
 it's about having alternatives for different approaches to different opponents. It's also about being able to cover positions when international duty comes in and when the physical needs of a long Prem season take their toll.

I understand that, I'm not an idiot. But if new players are coming in, some current players will have to be left out. Today neither Diop or Periera were in the squad. Who would you suggest also gets left out of the game day squad to accommodate new arrivals? And how do you think that will impact squad morale over the course of a season?

I understand the need to augment the team in certain areas, but this is collective freak-out about lack of transfers is completely over the top.

I don't think you are an idiot, and I never said you were. I obviously haven't expressed my view clearly. I am not Freaking-out over the lack of transfers but I would prefer it if we had made one or two and had more depth. Whoever gets left out of a match day squad for one game may very well be back in it for a different game; I thought that's what "rotation" meant. If there are two or more similar players vie-ing for a team place you can choose the one who has trained well, or is not carrying an injury, or is currently in form based on recent performances, or even the one that matches the perceived tactical requirements of playing against a particular opponent. So therefore the answer to your question about who gets left out is "it depends" and will vary week to week. I can see what you are saying about Pereira and Diop, who both appear to have been left out quite often so far. It looks like Pereira is soon to be leaving, but I agree that Diop still has a part to play. He always performs well when he does come in and has the advantage of height, which we lack at the back. I don't think team morale would be seriously affected by a few new faces; they are all professionals who should understand that they are in competition for their places.

[bobbo]

Why is there always some drama vs Yanited?

Usually because the officials are corrupt in their favour, and today was no different.

yes those in Stockley park should have some answering to do re not checking utd's goal and the push .

[love4ffc]

Saša Lukić is your FoF MOTM!