Re: FoF MOTM Sunderland 1 V 3 Fulham and post match thread = Raul

[love4ffc]

I feel that the first half lacked excitement, with more forced substitutions than goal attempts. Praying that Kevin's foot injury is not severe, although he appeared to be in considerable discomfort.

Raul delivered another excellent header, complemented by a well-executed penalty kick. I don't understand what Sess's was thinking that resulted in conceding the penalty.  Thank goodness Iwobi's third goal provided added security, allowing Fulham to maintain their lead and secure the victory. This win and the accompanying three points were much needed.

Up The Fulham!     

[Sgt Fulham]

A win by more than 1 goal!! 

[demeant0r]

Great win against a team that hasn't lost all season at home. The first half was entirely boring and we barely got any decisions going our way but the second was much improved in terms of attacking. It was great to see Raul increase his 100% penalty taking. Some things that worry me is our inability to keep clean sheets as well as the injury to Kevin - we have four players injured now (Chuk, Jedi and Lukic included) so are we heading into another mini injury crisis?

Oh, and according to the commentators - eighth should be enough for Europe again so we're only one point away from that.

Obvious choice is Jimenez for the MOTM.

[ffcthereligion]

Fantastic result and keeps the season well and truly alive. 8th gets conference league if a team in top 5 win fa cup

[Chi_FFC]

Great win against a team that hasn't lost all season at home.

Eh, this is their second consecutive league loss at home.

[SP]

Raul for me, handled the ref winding him up.

Hard fought victory on a difficult pitch. A pleasing double.

Takes us nicely into some key fixtures.

[demeant0r]

Great win against a team that hasn't lost all season at home.

Eh, this is their second consecutive league loss at home.

Huh? I remember the commentator saying specifically Sunderland hasn't lost all season at home?

Edit: Oh, he probably meant they hadn't lost at home until this month.

[SerbianLad]

Tete my MOTM. Singlehandedly saved us at least 2 times in the second half. Made some nice forward passes too.

That being said, almost everyone played well. Shame about Kevin, I actually thought he was our best player before he got injured.

[KentFulham]

Wilson for me on the defensive contribution and assist.

[SerbianLad]

Kevin - we have four players injured now (Chuk, Jedi and Lukic included) so are we heading into another mini injury crisis?

According to Marco, Lukic is training with the squad. I suspect he'll be back for the next match. From Marco's comments, it seems lile Chukwueze's injury isn't serious, and I expect him to be back if not for the next match, for the one after that. Robinson wasn't even mentioned as someone who has a problem, so I guess it's not serious either. With Kevin though, who knows?

[jayffc]

Funnily enough I thought raul was poor outside of the one corner header and taking the penalty which he is undoubtedly a master of.

Generally team played well Iwobi much better, Tete very good defensively , bassey did well, Wilson with a lovely pass for Alex's goal.

No one really stood out clearly above all others to me.

[bencher]

Funnily enough I thought raul was poor outside of the one corner header and taking the penalty which he is undoubtedly a master of.

Generally team played well Iwobi much better, Tete very good defensively , bassey did well, Wilson with a lovely pass for Alex's goal.

No one really stood out clearly above all others to me.

Sums it up for me, perhaps a mention for Kevin who looked dangerous until he got injured

[Simply91]

Tete, Iwobi, Wilson and Bassey honourable mentions... But Raul gets it from me - what a signing he's been for the club

[demeant0r]

Kevin - we have four players injured now (Chuk, Jedi and Lukic included) so are we heading into another mini injury crisis?

According to Marco, Lukic is training with the squad. I suspect he'll be back for the next match. From Marco's comments, it seems lile Chukwueze's injury isn't serious, and I expect him to be back if not for the next match, for the one after that. Robinson wasn't even mentioned as someone who has a problem, so I guess it's not serious either. With Kevin though, who knows?

Ah, that makes feel a bit better then. From the looks of Kevin, it didn't even look that bad from the replays but who knows if he pulled something

[H4usuallysitting]

Iwobi for me...he was everywhere - unbelievable energy & to top it off with a very well taken goal ...he reminds me of me

[jarv]

Iwobi.... no contest.  Never stopped working.

[WhiteJC]

with 2 away goals, it has to be...
 

[Grassy Noel]

Wilson for performing any number of brilliant hooked clearances from our penalty area in the first half which would put many defenders to shame. Oh and a great assist.

[Twig]

Great win against a team that hasn't lost all season at home.

Eh, this is their second consecutive league loss at home.

Huh? I remember the commentator saying specifically Sunderland hasn't lost all season at home?

Edit: Oh, he probably meant they hadn't lost at home until this month.

They lost at home to Liverpool just eleven days ago,

[bog]

Well played Fulham. They kept the legendary home crowd even after they scored. Good to hear out supporters doing the ole's!       

Keeping the tradition going afterwards a pundit called us Sunderland.