Small praise for Emmanuel Frimpong.

[Frankie-Peter Taylor]

Thought he was one of our better players yesterday, reminded me of Gecov, nothing amazing, but nothing poor. Kept the ball ticking over and was never going to attempt an Iniesta type through ball.

He actually completed 43 passes out of 48 attempts. Tidy debut from him, bit of a shame it's only a loan but it was a promising performance from him.

[fulhamben]

Thought he was one of our better players yesterday, reminded me of Gecov, nothing amazing, but nothing poor. Kept the ball ticking over and was never going to attempt an Iniesta type through ball.

He actually completed 43 passes out of 48 attempts. Tidy debut from him, bit of a shame it's only a loan but it was a promising performance from him.

he is a free agent in the summer (i think) so you never know.

[God The Mechanic]

He played well but faded when he got booked.  Seemed to play well within himself after that, and as a player who is all about the hustle it had a major impact.

[MasterHaynes]

Liked the way he moved the ball on quickly, not needing 2=3 touches before passing the ball, generated some apce into midfield. If we can get him in the summer would be a good signing

[PokerMatt]

He definitely gave our midfield more of a presence. His booking I thought was very harsh and after that seemed likely to pick up a second by the way he puts himself about, but in all he was very good.

He's in the mould of a Makelele, useful in recycling possession, albeit more limited. Not sure we can play him and Sidwell together in the long term, though, although him and Sidders behind, say, Urby could be very interesting.

[JackyFulham90]

I thought he looked decent be interesting to see if he even makes the bench with Enoh & Baird available again for the Stoke game

[fulhamben]

I thought he looked decent be interesting to see if he even makes the bench with Enoh & Baird available again for the Stoke game

havent seen him play, but i cant believe baird would be a better option over him.

[RaySmith]

I think he contributed to our much needed defensive solidity, and clean sheet. A good debut, as was Manelov's.

[MJG]

Surprised no one has mentioned what led to his booking.
His pass to Ruiz who miss controlled it and of of course lost the ball which led to Norwich attacking.
I thought Frimpong did well to keep up with the player and was unlucky to be booked.

His overall game was solid and thought him and sidwell worked hard breaking up Norwich's play.

Maybe those two and Emanuelson as a midfield three would allow us to play Ruiz behind Berbatov and Dave.
The full backs would have to provide the width, but with Ruiz in a free role it might work.(this on the basis that Ruiz and Berbatov are undroppable by Jol, so any mentions of team lineups have to include them)

[jmh]

Thought he was one of our better players yesterday, reminded me of Gecov, nothing amazing, but nothing poor. Kept the ball ticking over and was never going to attempt an Iniesta type through ball.

He actually completed 43 passes out of 48 attempts. Tidy debut from him, bit of a shame it's only a loan but it was a promising performance from him.

I thought he had a pretty good debut too, but "reminded me of Gecov" is damning with faint praise, no?

[WolverineFFC]

I enjoyed his willingness to turn and look forward for a pass. It was a nice contrast to the usual back pass to Hangeland and Senderos from previous holding midfielders...

[Logicalman]

Yep, liked the guy, added more urgency and as such, another dimension to our midfield. Quick on the pass and accurate with it. Not afraid to challenge, as like Baird and Sidders, and looking good for the rest of the season.

[A Humble Man]

I thought he looked frail and unfit.  He kept getting caught in possession and most of his passes went astray and he won few tackles.

He was a very weak link but he can only get better I hope.  We are not that many points behind Arsenal so if he is not good enough for them why is he good enough for us. 

It is deeply degrading that all we can sign are other teams cast offs.

[Logicalman]

It is deeply degrading that all we can sign are other teams cast offs.

Hmm, aren't all transfers really just cast-offs though? I mean, who sells their best players? (Arsenal excepted).

[A Humble Man]

It is deeply degrading that all we can sign are other teams cast offs.

Hmm, aren't all transfers really just cast-offs though? I mean, who sells their best players? (Arsenal excepted).

The top teams can afford to buy other teams best players and offer enough money to do it, plus a promise of Champions League football and higher wages.  We just pick up the waste products.

[Bassey the warrior]

Thought he was one of our better players yesterday, reminded me of Gecov, nothing amazing, but nothing poor. Kept the ball ticking over and was never going to attempt an Iniesta type through ball.

He actually completed 43 passes out of 48 attempts. Tidy debut from him, bit of a shame it's only a loan but it was a promising performance from him.

he is a free agent in the summer (i think) so you never know.

We would need to pay compensation though.

[fulhamben]

Thought he was one of our better players yesterday, reminded me of Gecov, nothing amazing, but nothing poor. Kept the ball ticking over and was never going to attempt an Iniesta type through ball.

He actually completed 43 passes out of 48 attempts. Tidy debut from him, bit of a shame it's only a loan but it was a promising performance from him.

he is a free agent in the summer (i think) so you never know.

We would need to pay compensation though.

yes wont be that much though. but it clearly looks like arsenal dont want to keep him which would have been the biggest stumbling block if we were to try and get him.

[Bassey the warrior]

I thought he did a good job at hustling until he ran out of steam. Him and Sidwell bossed the midfield in the first half. A bit more of a physical presence than Karagounis.

[tomcolemanfry]

Thought he did well, did give the ball away a few times, but nowhere near as many times as Ruiz. Played quick passes and tracked back well too.

Can someone please tell me why Emmanuelson is coming on and playing centre midfield? Should dump Ruiz and stick him left-wing with Duff playing right-wing.

[God The Mechanic]

We are not that many points behind Arsenal so if he is not good enough for them why is he good enough for us. 

It is deeply degrading that all we can sign are other teams cast offs.

Arsenal are a MUCH bigger (and better club) than Fulham, so it's entirely possible that their players who aren't good enough are sufficient.  I really don't see how it's degrading.  If those cast offs were from say West Ham or West Brom I'd get it, but seriously it's Arsenal!