42! He’s still. Kid. So sad! RIP
posted by John (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 6:56 PM What a terribly sad year this has been, and I'm so sorry to hear about Papa, I have do hope that this is the last of the sad passings for this most horrible year of 2020.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 7:02 PM

RIP
posted by Fulham supporter (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 7:38 PM

Gutted
posted by Rm (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 7:27 PM

Someone like the ex leicester manager that was total. Crap
posted by Len (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 6:31 PM Len you would criticise any prospective manager who would take over from your incompetent idol
posted by Putney Pete (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 7:38 PM

A few of my friends are Brighton supporters , they really rated him , I can’t see it , he iis now totally lacking in confidence and can’t do anything right . Curse of the comment he should score now
posted by Alan (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 1:31 PM For all of those of our fans that wanted Chris Houghton as our manager,they might just be reflecting now on how lucky we are to have dodged the bullet, by not getting him. Brighton fans they say were pleased to see the back of him, and maybe they were right after all.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 2:04 PM Somebody givers Knockers a shove - down he goes clutching his face as they do Oscars anyone ?
posted by John (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 2:15 PM Problem with Knockers is that he was a high energy player. He used to run and run like his life depended on it. He is ageing, so is slowing down and cannot play 90 minutes of high energy as he did for Hove.
posted by Tony R (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 2:52 PM Always seemed a good player fof Brighton
posted by Len (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 6:39 PM

What about Brian Dear and Frank Large? Worst category, obviously!
posted by Horsham White (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 11:16 AM Van de Sar?
posted by Rm (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 11:49 AM Mark Schwarzer & a blast from the past Allan Clarke. Both on the good list.
posted by Willl (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 12:02 PM HW had to look them both up on Wikipedia & BD played 13 games & scored 7 bought 69 sold in 69/70. I must have seen them play for FFC !!! But don't recall.
posted by Willl (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 12:29 PM My worst signings were Jimmy Jinks and Chennel, a completely useless striker and right back, Chenell was the worst right back I have ever seen. My best signings are Arthur Rowley, Alan Clarke and Graham Legget, There are many others in both the best and worst categories, so it's something that it is impossible to agree on.
posted by A C (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 12:37 PM Best signings Jim langley ~ Beddy Jezzard Worst Andy Johnson ~ Siri
posted by KUNYEorstorsto (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 12:42 PM Willl, thanks for that. My memory is clearly playing tricks on me, my only recollection of BD is of an overweight and fairly immobile player, but he must have had good positional sense. He was prolific for West Ham but the feeling was that he was past his best when he came to us. FL, on the other hand was like a whirling dervish, but couldn't hit a barn door.
posted by Horsham White (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 1:20 PM There were a few when we first went down, was one called mark fotheringham or something like that but yeah marlet and mitrogulou on their price win. Steve Finnan for bargin
posted by Guy (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 2:32 PM

We go 19th tonight whatever happens!
posted by MST (Moderator) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 8:10 PM If it’s a draw wba stay below us ?
posted by Tim (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 8:23 PM It doesn't really matter where we are in the table in November, it's where we are in May that counts.
posted by A C (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 8:58 PM Barring a complete change around of form, even in NovemberI can't see anything to stop the bottom three in the table, being Sheffield United, WBA and Burnley, with a possibility of Crystal Palace of being the other team involved in the scrap. We will be safely out of the drop zone by January, mark my words, as we have a far better squad than most of the teams in the bottom half of the table.
posted by Brian Jarvis (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 9:35 PM Palace will run away. We are in a mini league with WB, Burnley and Sheffield United. Hopefully Brighton will be dragged into this dogfight too. We are better than both WB and Sheffield United.
posted by John (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 10:43 PM In these so-called unwinnable games, we need to scrap for points just like Brighton did against Liverpool. Brighton are thereabouts around us, and they are in our pool of possible results to go get. Brighton have shown that it is possible to pick up the odd scrap for points and so can we Fulham. Maybe the resting of certain players in the Liverpool squad and shuffling around the adjusted squad has tipped the balance in Klopp's team? Whatever the dynamics of these top teams what play in the Champions and Europa league, we must look to steal points and take advantage of possible disruptions and fatigue in teams that play these extra games. Scott Parker must look at every angle and weakness exposed in any prem team that has major players missing in various positions also. I also think that the likes of Neskins Kebano could be potent and useful fresh from the bench?
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 11:52 PM Good morning, down by February....
posted by Bee Bob a lula (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 9:21 AM Why do you think the Hounslow Chokers will be relegated by February sonny . they can’t be that bad after getting played off the park by their superiors at Wembley last August !
posted by Ted (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 10:34 AM After watching palace last two games Makes their defeat over most annoying. Average at best ( mind you Zahar not playing deciding factor. If he goes palace will go down
posted by Len (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 12:39 PM Little bee you will be safe!!!!
posted by Len (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 12:40 PM

It would have to be a complete different managerial / training set up to improve our seasons results.
posted by Cottager (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 5:24 PM I have a feeling that we might do a bit better than Burnley, but what worries me is that it's nearly HT and Everton today against Leeds and they still haven't scored and yet we had let in 3 goals against them by HT last weekend. Everton look pretty poor today as well, they probably reached their peak against us unfortunately.
posted by Malden Mick (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 6:09 PM What a strange league this is, as last week Everton played like potential champions and this week like relegation candidates.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 7:24 PM Alan B .....it might be something to do with the opposition
posted by Alan (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 7:34 PM Keep that goal difference low !!!!!!! Worth points
posted by Len (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 12:42 PM First half Everton the best they’ve played all year aided by a good start overaull we should have had a draw at least !! thought we played ok after changes.
posted by Len (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 12:46 PM

It's a slow news week.
posted by Man Bites Dog (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 4:05 PM He was a Cheat and that is all one needs to say.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 28th November 2020, 11:29 PM He was the Poster Boy for the Argentine Military Junta
posted by 007 (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 12:32 PM

Getting out of what, the Premier League? It's definitely on the cards..
posted by Fred (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 11:06 AM Can’t you read Fred , out of Europe !
posted by George (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 11:43 AM I voted remain and still believe we should have....
posted by MST (Moderator) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 4:21 PM One thing covid has shown brexit would have been a breeze This great country would have and will handle it well and when our euro. Brothers. Have finished whinging and realise it’s in their interests to play ball. We will be ok Have faith. Snowflakes !!!!!
posted by Len (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 12:56 PM Really Len. We have the worst track and test system in Europe, more deaths and infections per capita than any other European country, Joe Biden is pro Europe and anti Brexit and we are arguing about £42m worth of fisheries business whilst putting £1,000,000,000,000 worth of export business at risk. Think you need to do a bit of tear here mate rather than crossing your fingers with hope and thinking back to the good (bad) old days of the British empire.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 4:36 PM Research not tear lol. Spellchecker.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 4:39 PM Reference to covid More of the amount of money it’s costing this country We would have had reserves to counter initial entry. Biden will have someone whisper in his ear that trade goes both ways. Seems to recall pre common market days we done ok You sell this great country a bit short MST !!!! I presume you think mainland. Europe will not want to do trade with us. Don’t worry they will ( anyway think we are the first of a few that want out
posted by Len (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 6:52 PM

Owen, what is a rest-bite? I expect better from you.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 10:57 AM LOL' i think the word i am looking for is 'respite' and i am coming up with new words for the oxford dictionary?
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 11:04 AM I'd really like some respite from your drivel OWEN.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 11:04 AM Fred, I believe Owen's contribution to this board is welcomed by many and he makes an effort to be constructive and makes interesting points which I, for one appreciated. When he went missing for a long period last year many people expressed concern which showed how much his contributions mean to the majority. Lucid, intelligent and well constructed so carry on Owen.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 11:15 AM Well said Big Boy , Fred , do one .
posted by George (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 11:44 AM I have crossed swords with OWEN may times,but in general I like to read his comments,could be a bit condensed,but we can't have everything.
posted by KUNYE (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 2:29 PM Must confess I never read Owens posts in full as I personally think that they’re too long and I get bored but no doubt He cares about this amazing club and to be fair I’m fed up with other so called Fulham fans who constantly moan and demand for Parker to be sacked.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 5:26 PM I am one of those parker out brigade,and until he can prove to me that he can manage a premiership club my present views remain
posted by KUNYE (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 7:09 PM Kunye So sack Parker and who would you replace him with? I admit he’s made mistakes but considering he’s taken over from a relegated team amazingly got us back up,with virtually no rest got a new team who by the way are improving every game can’t see who’s around . He needs an old head beside him as he is lacking experience. I truly believe he could be a decent manager.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 8:17 AM Kunye spouting again......get behind the team, silly boy!!
posted by The Real Roger (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 9:22 AM

For me a major part of going to Fulham is about being with my lads and mate, so unless they get tickets I am not keen on going on my own. I am sure the club will enable fans who get a ticket the ability to turn it down to enable other fans who were not selected to get one though. Watching Fulham is of course about being there and supporting the team, but a major factor is about sitting with your family and friends during the game also. Who else am I going to moan to for 90 mins?!?
posted by Chris of Jokes - Friday 27th November 2020, 10:28 AM I can get my boys kayak out and tie up at the builders pier!
posted by Tony R (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 10:32 AM Don't mention Kayak on here. Before you know it, Tony Khan will have stats on him and he will be signed up in no time!
posted by Chris of Jokes - Friday 27th November 2020, 10:35 AM MST - couldn't agree more! I want to go with my kids, who are now adults, and going to the matches (sorry Fulham FFC it's not all just about you!) is my excuse for us to talk like father/son and father/daughter! They should give each ticket lottery winner to nominate another season ticket holder. that would solve the problem! otherwise, I'd rather watch it from home with my kids!
posted by John (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 11:34 AM You never know Kayak could be a decent signing - might help to keep us from sinking !
posted by John (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 1:10 PM Be decent this time of year as he prefers wet conditions.
posted by Chris of Jokes - Friday 27th November 2020, 1:53 PM Always somebody sticking their oar in
posted by Chas (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 2:08 PM He would do better at LiverPOOL
posted by Alan (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 2:28 PM I thought we were going after Hal Robson Canoe
posted by Gaz (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 3:13 PM Jerome Boateng anybody ?
posted by Don (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 3:44 PM Does kayak play for Rapids Vienna ?
posted by H (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 3:47 PM I knew we would have a raft of views on the subject
posted by John (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 4:08 PM You're ship and you know you are !
posted by Nick (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 4:16 PM I think some of you lot have gone a bit over board on this subject now.
posted by Chris of Jokes - Friday 27th November 2020, 4:47 PM Is Kayak Port uguese ?
posted by Bob (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 5:47 PM I feel so high, I even touch the sky, Got to have kaya now (Kaya, Kaya)Whoa-whoa, yeah-yeah'''''''
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 6:15 PM Good evening all the exciting Bees are playing to night
posted by BuzziB (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 7:42 PM Wycombe one week, QPR the next. Living the dream Buzz?
posted by Chris of Jokes - Friday 27th November 2020, 8:18 PM Let's hope that SP, can keep us on an even keel.
posted by Malden Mick (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 8:19 PM Hounslow Chokers boasting again on their superiors message board !
posted by Bill (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 8:37 PM Perhaps we should draw a liner on the subject of vessels, though must admit I do enjoy the witty comments and have to Tug myself off the site ! Back to footie on Monday !
posted by John (Guest) - Saturday 28th November 2020, 2:14 PM

Starting with the manager Howe,expierenced and young who would be capable of reconstructing. players 1 out Mitro 15m in Pukki & Arrons of Norwich a C/F & versatile full back Rico henry of Brentford another full back. Harry Winks of Spurs.get shot of all the loanees and recently purchased dysfunctionals,iam sure E Howe could do something with that lot. If we had to stick with our present squad (AN ARSE KICKER REQUIRED) big Sam.
posted by KUNYE (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 9:01 PM Kunye' a dream manager and 'er' a dream team. You're the man!!!!!
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 9:46 PM I could not manage a top class football team, "so that's 2 of us",but i am sure i could identify a better class of failure than the present incumbents have.
posted by KUNYE (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 11:23 PM

Ah, logic. It would seem reasonable and logical to appoint a CEO who has a modicum of interest, talent and ability in this role. Ah, logic, but at least we’ll have a gin bar, gymnasium and open air swimming pool in the new Khan Stand. I’ll be eternally grateful. Or not.
posted by Simon (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 5:40 PM

Better than Pele ?
posted by John (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 2:30 PM None of them better than best !!
posted by Len (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:01 PM One of the all time greats, forget about the hand of god. We have players who would do it to to get a a penalty / goal, problem is we miss...
posted by Willl (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:42 PM So called great players aren’t that good if they resort to cheating !
posted by H (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 5:00 PM Dirty, cheating drug-nut. Good player yes, but 3 days mourning FFS?
posted by Fred (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 12:07 AM Drug cheat. Liar. Hand ball. Amazing goals. Won Sierra twice on his own. Fat. Fool. Take your pick.
posted by Dave (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 6:42 AM Thierry Henry not that great then H??
posted by Stating the obvious (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 7:04 AM Like I’ve said , players that cheat can’t be regarded as great !
posted by H (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 7:38 AM H every team in the world has a cheat in the side including Fulham, It has been part of the game for so long & yes it stinks!!! But it is what it is. Have you never cheated in your life?? Maradona was a great player.
posted by Willl (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 8:27 AM Will , of course every team has its cheats , doesn’t mean I have to regard them as great ! Boa Morte, to name one , a legend to many ffc fans , was a diving , spitting cheat , I didn’t want him anywhere near our first team . One thing I’m not is a hypocrite !
posted by H (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 11:15 AM Yes john i still think ronaldo better than maradona and best and pele,, best did very little for ireland when he decided to turn out, the world stage did him very few favours,ronaldo, done it at man u, real, now juventus , and portugal his record at top level is awesome . ps again how much of pele did we ever see week in week out.? ,
posted by pointless (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 11:29 AM Not a fan of maradona before that particular World Cup. Was not on my radar. Was after his blatant handball. Which the official did not spot. Situation reversed. Would have said that’s the way it goes !!! You win some lose some. Ask the German nation 1966. Not 39 to 45!!!!
posted by Len (Guest) - Sunday 29th November 2020, 1:10 PM

Old news.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 26th November 2020, 3:51 PM

Stole my thunder for tomorrow there Alan, will have to have a rethink now! :)
posted by Chris of Jokes - Thursday 26th November 2020, 12:07 PM CoJ , I apologise ....I always look forward to your jokes , you can do better than that I’m sure
posted by Alan (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 12:14 PM Just seen a picture of Peter Shilton with his young wife - shame he wasn't punching that high in '86....
posted by MST (Moderator) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 1:12 PM I've got a pair of his old shorts. They were hand me downs.
posted by Ollie (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 2:20 PM Worth a fist full of dollars!
posted by John (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:42 PM Bad joke - chuck your hand in
posted by Simin (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 6:43 AM

Troy Deeney, you must be joking, we dodged the bullet there alright. After watching him playing for Watford tonight, he looked like a waste of space. Watching Bristol City and Watford just showed how poor the Championship has become and why we should be grateful that we are now in the Premier League, with football on a different planet, even played by us.
posted by A C (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 11:11 PM Wow, last year it was "the most competitive" league in the world, now it's utter dross.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 3:30 AM ROC - Didn’t realise you were involved in paying their wages, appreciate you assisting the Khan’s
posted by Keetch54 - Thursday 26th November 2020, 2:46 PM Do us a favour !!!!!!!
posted by Len (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:03 PM

Through the roof ? Or through the floor ?
posted by Alan (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 10:03 AM

Judging by past signings would be useful to have Brentford scouts. Not too impressed by our signings in the last few years.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 5:59 PM

Jail term?
posted by Tony R (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 5:45 PM If you followed these shenanigans you'd know he openly invited Khan to sue him, which is effectively what happened and now his subsequent actions brought him further trouble, against the judiciary this time. The secrecy and private hearings reported raise the question as to what's being discussed behind closed doors?
posted by The Arizonan - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 6:37 PM

Many flaws and undeniably a cheat, but also one of the greats on the field. RIP.
posted by Broadsword (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 4:49 PM Always argue with many best player ever,won the World Cup in a very average team. Will be remembered in this country as a cheat admittedly.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 5:56 PM Diego and George Best both died on the 25th November a bit of useless information but quite a coincidence nevertheless.
posted by Your Dad (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 6:07 PM Probably only Pele will be regarded as being better than Maradona !
posted by John (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 7:27 PM Descansa en paz, Diego. The Greatest. What a sad day :(
posted by Marco (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 7:37 PM Pele WAS better !
posted by H (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 7:52 PM He never apologised for that handball , he was a cheat , big time , and cheats should never be considered as great !
posted by Pete (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 7:46 AM ... because no Fulham or England player has ever cheated have they!! What about Crouch in the World Cup when he pulled that player's dreadlocks and scored? What about Mitro diving all over the place?
posted by Stating the obvious (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 11:54 AM Re Crouch and Mitro , are the press falling over themselves saying what great players they are ? NO , Maradona was a cheat , sad that he died at a young age but after stuffing his face with cocaine for years it was on the cards that he would die young , some role model !
posted by Pete (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 12:12 PM Strange logic you have Pete! I just named two players but you could name any two from hundreds of Fulham and England players who have cheated. It's part of the game and always has been. So he had a few vices? So what! Haven't we all! At the end of the day, he was a fellow human being and despite the "hand of God" tag he was enormously gifted and in the top three or four players of all time and I include Pele, Ronaldo and Messi in there but I can't split them to be honest.
posted by Stating the obvious (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 1:45 PM I am disgusted that PL are celebrated his life at matches to all brits all he is only remembered for is being an unapologetic cheat.
posted by The Time Is Now - Friday 27th November 2020, 8:03 PM

My head dropped the moment I sobered up after we got promoted
posted by Rm (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 11:59 AM Willie, do you honestly think that Newcastle wants Mitro back
posted by KUNYE (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 12:28 PM Mitro got to get his act together, get slimmer and get fitter (and shave off his beard!). He can't keep on blaming lack of services to him. he has to do more and make things happen and engineer his own luck and chances. If he fails this season, it will be his third failure in the premier league. People will see him a classic fantastic championship player but short of Premier league quality.
posted by John (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 1:01 PM I'm afraid most of our players fall into that category, decent in the Championship but poor in the Premier League. I think this current squad would only be mid table at best in the Championship, they seem to lack the killer instinct and character needed to do well.
posted by mwk (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 3:48 PM How can you say that our team are only Championship players,when most of the squad playing today have never played in it. If this squad were in the Championship now, we would walk promotion.
posted by Malden Mick (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 5:26 PM I to feel that if we were in the championship this season we would struggle,this years top 4 are far more superior to last seasons
posted by KUNYE (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 5:28 PM Yes I am getting really fed up with losing, but I am getting even more irrated with a lot of posters on this site who seem to relish in running our club down at the first opportunity. Our players do not lose deliberately, and if lady luck was on our side we would have a few more points in the bank. We are a long way from being the worst team in this division, and I don't expect us to be relegated as once we have our full squad available, we will shock a few sides over the season, and even those in the top 10.
posted by Malden Mick (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 8:11 PM Well said Mick!
posted by Horsham White (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 10:06 AM Well said Mick!
posted by Horsham White (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 10:07 AM Love your optimism MM , though yet to see how we are going to get points from the ‘ better sides’. Iffy defence and lacklustre attack - probably need a few own goals to help us on our way
posted by John (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 2:29 PM He can because he does not get any !!!!
posted by Len (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:10 PM Agree mick
posted by Len (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:13 PM

Is it ? Why ?
posted by Ed (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 6:38 PM On a lighter note ? That would be me !!
posted by Zippo (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 6:48 PM Ed, I am sure MST will explain
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 6:56 PM Music Of Black Origin:

hip hop, grime, R&B, soul, reggae, jazz, gospel, and African music.


posted by MST (Moderator) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 7:47 AM MOBO.....lighter ??? I see what you did there. When are the White awards on ?
posted by Ffc (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 8:49 AM Surprised you don’t think it’s an ‘empty gesture’ like taking the knee mate. Also as moderator shouldn’t you be ensuring topics remain on football instead of starting unrelated controversial threads that cause the racists to Pop up with ignorant comments like “when are the white awards in”.
posted by O David (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 10:53 AM Oddave you racist ! So you can have black awards but not white awards , take your racist views off this site ASAP !
posted by Ted (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 11:04 AM Taking the knee IS an empty gesture !
posted by Ted (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 11:05 AM Why does this oddave fella keep coming on here changing things to his racist view ? He really needs to take a hard look at himself .
posted by Paul (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 11:43 AM Perhaps he doesn’t like what he sees!
posted by John (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 12:33 PM O David you only ever come on here to try and police other peoples views and in what world did I start this thread; I responded to a request to give a definition of an acronym which I did without comment or controversy.

Just get lost you idiot!

posted by MST (Moderator) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 12:50 PM Sorry moderator. Thought the site owners made it clear this is a site for Fulham not for making jokes about a “lighter” note in relation to a music award. Also why resort to name calling - again, you are moderator. This is Fulham site and what I have said is in line with what is expected by the site owners. As you were told a few weeks ago. Take your remarks on race to a relevant message board not a football one.
posted by O David (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 1:29 PM Apologies MST. I thought you started this thread. I’ll hold my hands up for that one. Either way, my statement holds true. Nothing related to Football and as moderator you should remove such posts instead of joining in.
posted by O David (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 1:31 PM Also MST, I am very involved with football discussions on this site but am very vocal when it comes to racism and homophobia as I should be. Don’t see your pal Ted start discussions around Chelsea’s giroud being an option for mitro competition. Or around Bobby Reid never being good enough but is now hitting some kind of form. 2 topics I started over the last 2 weeks.
posted by O Dabid (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 1:37 PM O David you are such a chump. In the old days we used to call it ‘ Looking for Reds under the bed’. Senator McCarthy was proved a chump then and people ceased to take him seriously and he became a figure of ridicule, I’m afraid you’ve fallen into the same trap.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 2:21 PM Ridiculed after my very first post which was polite and a request to remove a homophobic post so your argument doesn’t really make sense.. The issue isn’t with me, it’s with moderation. A Fulham Site for Fulham fans to discuss football. It’s quite simple yet the MST refuses to adhere to the rules the site owners clearly laid out. I’m tired of coming to this site and seeing a casual racist or homophobic comment within reading a few posts daily.
posted by O David (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 2:31 PM Cheerio oddave, don’t call us we’ll call you , good riddance you racist !
posted by Ted (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 2:45 PM Also , Come on you whites !
posted by Ted (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 2:46 PM O'david mate it is pointless ....grown men making stupid little comments which are obviously rascist ,I bet they still laugh at mother in law jokes !!..hopefully the next generation will have moved forward ....feels like there still in the school playground taking the piss out of the fat boy or anyone who's slightly different ,the same little group still here !...this is supppsed to be a football chat site O'David but I suspect some of these people are sat at home moaning about MOBO awards and young people going out ,and how things where so much better in the old days etc etc etc
posted by Markrightback (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 3:01 PM Lighten up people , enjoy life , is saying come on you whites racist?
posted by Mike (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 3:53 PM Mike NO it's not racist. My last word on the this subject, All Lives Matter not just black lives....What is racist with the term All Lives Matter...No dought I Will be called a racist again by the PC brigade!!!.
posted by Willl (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 4:25 PM Of course all lives matter but the movement is to bring attention to what has been a long term historical problem of racism etc. Saying all lives matter is detracting from what is being highlighted. By doing this is offensive. It would be like turning up to a cancer fundraiser and saying there are other diseases too. Would you say that! I think not. I applaud David for sticking to his rightful beliefs and calling out the ignorance on this site which has stopped me from visiting as I only want to get info on Fulham so bye again.
posted by Oz Nick (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 2:04 AM Utter rubbish Nick , racism goes both ways , All lives matter , as for oddave , he just likes to cause trouble on here , end of , come on you whites !
posted by Ted (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 5:11 AM No doubt, I will be accused of racism by some people I am only expressing views shared by many. Taking the knee, which was a genuine expression of events in America by their sportsmen and followed by many countries, is something I certainly agree with. However, like our support for the NHS workers, I consider it has now outlived it's purpose. The longer this practice continues it will devalue it's objective and therefore, it would be sensible to set an end date as it has achieved it's purpose.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 11:54 AM My aunt would like to "take the knee". She needs a new one. I think she'd like a white one though, as she likes things that match.
posted by Ollie (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 2:10 PM Can’t stand any of that music!!!!!
posted by Len (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:15 PM Slow day for you was it @bigboy? I'm sure this thread generated a smile for you. Pressing the delete button on it or ignoring it probably would've been two good options. Guess I'm feeding a troll here by replying.
posted by The troll (Guest) - Friday 27th November 2020, 8:03 AM

Sounds like my love life lol...
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 4:46 PM What , grinding out some ugly drawers ? Lol
posted by George (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 4:55 PM “just a couple of results” - my love life in a nutshell.
posted by Wallflower (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 5:49 PM I didn't realize that Kamara is banned for 3 games? Bobby Reid scored a nice goal to add to his tally but he really is too light-weight to deputize in that precious striker's role. Cavaleiro is also down as a striker but a 5-year-old can point out that he is not. Cavaleiro's finest moment came in the Championship, and i cannot remember which game? He cut in from the left and unleashed a shot of Brazilian quality into the top left-hand corner. That is the best i have seen from him in a Fulham shirt. His penalty against Everton was almost a free-kick combined penalty if that makes sense? We are light-weight in numbers for proper strikers taking out Mitrovic. Kamara for all his failings is the perfect prototype to slot into that striker's role. The snag is, can Parker teach him and trust him to play into that role? There is very little time for experiment in this competitive league and i doubt fans will put up with my lunatic suggestions for a mere half dozen games never mind one game? We plod on with Mitrovic hit or bust, and we all know if or when Mitro is on his game. Lately he hasn't been on his game so Parker will need to come up with alternatives. Scott Parker has exhausted the Bobby reid striker route which is powder-puff and i doubt that Parker even has the know -how or even a willingness to try out my Kamara suggestion which will take 3 or 4 games to bare fruit or not? Our only option is to wait until January to make a proper attempt to draft in another alternative to Mitrovic. What becomes of us Fulham in the mean-time? Our only hope is for Mitrovic to find some kind of form, i wait with bated breath. In the mean-time, keep hold of the paracetemals folk's, because we will be needing lots of pills to ease our sufferings. A few shots of the strongest whisky will do too...
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 9:05 PM I agree if Cairney and Reid has stayed on and we had 13v11 we may have had a chance. Kamara being banned is a blessing he is utterly useless and we should never have had him back, the fact we did shows weakness and that’s why we are in a mess. No real planning and no sense of responsibility.
posted by Phil (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 10:59 PM

MST is right; the club has confirmed they will be running's a ballot system, However, only penalty takers will stand a chance of winning
posted by Rm (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 2:48 PM Why on earth would anyone want to pay out good money to watch the crap Parker dishing up ??? At least you could Boo them for taking the knee I suppose
posted by Ffc (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 2:56 PM Any proper Fulham fan would pay , you have good times , you have bad times , but you always stick with your team , unless you’re a Johnny come lately !
posted by Ted (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 4:42 PM Well said 'Ted '...I've got a framed article on my wall from the evening standard..the article is titled 'name that crowd '..the date is 29th January 1992....Fulham v Wigan ..attendance 2,465...the third Division!...it's about Fulham's demise and developers sniffing around the club ...some of you have got short memories or perhaps you only arrived when we got in the premier division !...
posted by Markrightback (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 6:37 PM Cheers Mark , Fulham Fc is for life , Not just when we are winning !
posted by Ted (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 6:42 PM I am a long term season ticket holder, I totally disagree with the ridiculous panic and until fans can go back properly I shan’t bother. Something are for life and some are entertainment, know the difference and vote. Then maybe it will change.
posted by Phil (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 11:04 PM Agree Phil....and btw there are so many ways you can support your team. This is not about supporting the team when they are losing I think we all do that. The current proposals at this time added to the Christmas proposals are nothing short of ridiculous on so many levels.
posted by Joka’s Revenge (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 9:47 AM It has been good to watch all Fulham's matches this season on TV but it does compare to the wonderful atmosphere inside the cottage with a big crowd. It is the build us as well. We drive 80 miles to get there have lunch in a small café, see our cousin who lives locally and leisurely walk to the ground. It is an experience. Then there are away games where you spend the weekend around the match in a nice hotel and explore the local delights.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 1:53 PM You could get twice that at least into three sides of ground. Pointless leaving and entering bu one gate left Hammersmith right Putney all the side roads dead ahead by the time everybody got to fpr crowd dispersed You will see more people near each other in Tesco’s get a grip!!!!
posted by Len (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:25 PM

...and before anyone cites - it used to be the Premiership, it became the PL in 2002 - 18 years ago. No one called it the first division in 2001, nine years after it became the Premiership in 1992 so why do people still call it the Premiership 18 years after it changed to the Premier League? I don't get it!
posted by Stating the Obvious (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 1:28 PM Found this....https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/definition/english-premier-league
posted by Stating the obvious (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 1:29 PM The name of the English top flight changed from the Premiership to the Premier League from the 2007. /. 2008 campaign !
posted by Ted (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 1:49 PM Well even if you were right that is still 12 years ago but...Formed in February 20, 1992, the English Premier League was created by clubs in the Football League First Division. From 1993 to 2001, the league was called as the FA Carling Premiership. Barclaycard took over in 2001 and since then it is known as the Barclays Premier League.
posted by Stating the obvious (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 2:29 PM In all honesty ( and bearing in mind we won’t be in it next season whatever it’s called ) who really gives a toss?
posted by Keetch54 - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 2:35 PM Keetchy, stop posturing and tell us straight;0))
posted by MST (Moderator) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 9:19 AM Pendantic don’t be so pedantic. Shut up don’t care what the Scots call their league
posted by Len (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:28 PM

Agree and good call. I am sure Parker recognises that as well and working with Anguissa on positional play. But this problem is not just Anguissa. It is a systemic problem for the team. We lose the ball our players are generally completely out of position. That’s why we are conceding silly goals. So not just Anguissa.
posted by John (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 10:52 AM Anguissa is selfish, like Lookman he wants to dribble pass the entire opposition and when he loses the ballot just walks away, why are we not crossing the ball high to Mitro and why does Mitro not have a strike partner that can feed of him.
posted by Baz (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 11:23 AM Agree John ....Anguissa is not the problem which is far broader, indeed with the right coaching he plays a role in the solution but here lies the crux of the issue....the right coaching
posted by Joka’s Revenge (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 11:52 AM A well drilled team like Palace/Burnley (at least last couple of seasons), Spurs, Leicester, Wolves and Sheff united last season, can regain team shape in seconds. It means players have to cover each other, prepared to sprint and track back and need to understand where they need to be without the ball - relative the play. How much time do we give Parker to make this happen??
posted by John (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 12:20 PM We have one of the wealthiest owners in the premiership,spending a fortune on ground improvement but nevertheless putting in a complete novice of a manager,completly baffling.
posted by Putney Pete (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 1:05 PM Try as I do I can never imagine us going to places like Villa and getting a result . Probably that when I watch us I feel that every time our opponents attack us they are likely to score. The first thing a team must have is a sound defence and sadly ours is proving to be the worst in the division and until that is sorted we will be the whipping boys of the division! Are our defenders good enough, are are our coaches not up to the task or is it a bit of both ?
posted by John (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 1:51 PM Agree Putney Pete the coach is probably the single most important person on the footballing staff yet we have a novice. With the owner’s obvious business acumen you would have thought he would have known the outcome is incredibly risky in its current status quo. That said, what are the alternatives, but again sound business acumen would dictate adequate contingencies in place. Whichever way you look at things the leadership at the club needs to be questioned.
posted by Joka’s Revenge (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 9:41 AM It has been good to watch all Fulham's matches this season on TV but it does compare to the wonderful atmosphere inside the cottage with a big crowd. It is the build us as well. We drive 80 miles to get there have lunch in a small café, see our cousin who lives locally and leisurely walk to the ground. It is an experience. Then there are away games where you spend the weekend around the match in a nice hotel and explore the local delights.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 12:19 PM Totally agree that coaching is vital, but personal responsibility in the first place should be a given. Bobby D-R gave the ball away in a dangerous area after 30 seconds - if that had been me in my (much lower level) playing days I would have bust a gut to get back and make up for the error, but Bobby just ambled back for a few steps and then gave up and watched the subsequent cross lead to a goal. Any player in one of the top teams would show real desire to win the ball back. Some of our players do so, e.g. Anguissa, Reed, Cairney, but it should be automatic throughout the team.
posted by Horsham White (Guest) - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 1:31 PM

No the Premier League is the best place to play football ...I can never understand those supporters that think otherwise. Being in the Premier League is just brilliant, every game, every point is a cup final. We can compete in this league, our recent history proves that. This is why it is frustrating......we do not want to get relegated and must work harder. Some might want to settle for second best but I want Fulham to compete with the very best and we can do this. Disappointed in fans who think otherwise.
posted by Joka’s Revenge (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 10:15 AM The right response Joka. Fulham's owners are right at the top of the PL rich list and there is no reason for up to looking to play anywhere else - Europe maybe in the future. But the top teams have the best coaches, some of the best players, and mostly hands-off owners. Few of our players would compete for a place in a top 8 side. I don't comment on the other two points. Well aired and SP and TK are clearly below the best.
posted by willie2B (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 10:54 AM sorry "for us to be looking to play"
posted by willie2B (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 10:56 AM Personally would always want to strive for the best in playing in the Prem as we did for a dozen or so concurrent seasons previously. The challenge is building a team that’s capable of establishing and remaining in the Prem which can be frustrating and disappointing in the process! ...COYW!
posted by #ChrisFromCornwall (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 11:08 AM Last season was not fun, we were tippy tap all season, it drove me mad. Do you remember losing at home to Bristol C or Preston away, there was no fun. I was surprised we stayed in the top six. We wouldn’t this season, we would be getting done every week by Watford, Norwich ect.
posted by Baz (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 11:16 AM Agree without a doubt the best league to play in, i would imagine most of europe's top teams would like to be in the premiership
posted by KUNYE (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 12:11 PM I for one am delighted to be back in the Premier League even if it is only possibly for one season, as its great to be pitting our wits against the cream of clubs. I have some sympathy however though with those of our fans that are not enjoying the experience of losing nearly every match, as it is hard to take. We are not that bad really and it's because of mistakes from individual players, that has caused defeats against both West Ham and Everton and we were so unlucky to have been beaten at Wolves and Leeds. Losing to Arsenal and Villa was understandable as we were still trying to settle on a squad, and were at sixes and sevens at the time. There is a fine line between winning and losing in this league, and we are not getting the rub of the green at present, but hopefully that will change soon.
posted by Malden Mick (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 12:33 PM Way this league is at the moment who knows what the next three games bring maybey the next three will try to walk the ball into the next rather bomb down the flanks and get crosses into the box definatley not our strong point Everton palace proved that for a start !!
posted by Len (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:34 PM

I’m not overly fussed. Not sure if I really want to sit in the freezing cold, watching us get mullered
posted by Rm (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 9:31 AM Apparently they might stop supporters shouting and singing as well...it is positive but the real light is at the end of the tunnel can be seen brightly and now is the time for everyone to hold their nerve. With the flu season upon us shortly the pandemic second wave still rife now is not the time to relax rules. A vaccine is around the corner why can’t these things wait until next March. Christmas should also get a rain check this year, hopefully just one missed Christmas in a generation is that so much to ask? It is for some who are clearly selfish and stupid.
posted by Joka’s Revenge (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 9:50 AM For some people it could be their last Christmas, let them enjoy being with all the family , selfish ? Bollox !
posted by George (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 11:43 AM Each case on its own individual merits George but I guess you might be one of those that had to have a summer holiday abroad this year?
posted by Joka’s Revenge (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 11:48 AM I’m retired and living on the south coast of England , so no , I didn’t go abroad , why would I when I’ve got all this lovely countryside around me , and many beautiful beaches to walk along !
posted by George (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 12:18 PM Families should get together all year round not just at the time when some deluded people celebrate the birth of a Jewish nonentity. These Christian religious holidays are an insult to the majority of people who do not share this love of fables.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 1:27 PM Guess the hand behind the curtain is having a day off to let this drivel pass as comment.
posted by The Arizonan - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 1:55 PM An Arizonian is bound to have a grand canyon view of religion. When all Americans get a decent unbiased education religion will die out as it is doing in the UK.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 2:37 PM Perhaps your the one who is deluded. There are many intellectuals who are convinced that Jesus was a real character though not necessarily the Son of God. Try researching the subject, plenty of interesting views via Google.
posted by John (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 3:45 PM Proof that Jesus ever lived ? NONE !
posted by George (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 4:46 PM Pointless argument and insulting to believers.

I believe that the Quran states that Jesus was a profit not the son of God but Mohammed came 500 years later with an updated version of the story.

Either way, none of us knows for sure which is why I am agnostic and hedging my bets ;0))


posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 4:57 PM I’m a believer !
posted by Monkee (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 5:01 PM I sore your face.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 6:33 PM Jesus was a profit? So the catholic church seems to believe given their penchant for donations. BTW, Fliss told me your self-confessed bedroom reticence is not to be taken as gospel either.
posted by The Arizonan - Wednesday 25th November 2020, 12:27 AM I've been to the Vatican. Jesus was definately a profit.
posted by Ollie (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 2:15 PM Suspect a lot of people like to celebrate Xmas for a different reason to you !!!!!
posted by Len (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:37 PM

Parker must be removed before christmas to allow us some chance of survival at the top table.
posted by Putney Pete (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 1:08 PM

I don’t know what all you lot are complaining about - the new stand looks like it will be lovely...........
posted by Keetch54 - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 7:42 AM Have you got your technicolour dream coat on ?
posted by Paul (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 7:44 AM Woy and Way would have us lined up totally like the good old days. If Scott just looked on how a team needing to survive plays instead of thinking we have "World Class" players. We all know tippy tappy in defence will end one day! Does everyone feel extra stress the way we play. I find Fulham harder to watch now than since the bad old days!
posted by Tony R (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 8:28 AM I cannot stand this tippy tap. There was a moment in the Everton game where one of our players was just on the line of the box with no one other than their keeper in front of him and he passed it sideways to a player who had three defenders in front of him. If we do not shoot we will not score. Kick quickly, take them by surprise, at times we stopped, stopped with the ball not moving.
posted by Baz (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 11:08 AM Pepe of Man City recently said playing out from the back is no longer working for us,so a new strategy is being devised
posted by Putney Pete (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 1:11 PM

With a name like big boy and Mr U you must be in with a chance
posted by KUNYE (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 10:38 PM Let us hope Parker and the players learn from the mistakes.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 23rd November 2020, 11:12 PM Albert E said the definition of insanity, repeating the same thing expecting a different result. He must of said this with Parker(Fulham) in mind. This bloke's methods will not achieve anything only more defeats .
posted by mwk (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 8:30 AM I suggested we should wait for ten games before looking for a change of manager that period has passed without improvement of results. What puzzles me is when Scott took over and with a much worse team he won three game out of the seven games we played. That sort of ratio of wins with a few draws would keep us up. What has gone wrong, but Is their an outstanding unemployed manager out there who could do much much better, I hope so but doubt it.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 9:24 AM If the club are doing their due diligence properly they should have contingency in place it is probably not for us to know who might be the likely candidates. Wolves, Southampton and Brighton seemed to find decent unknown coaches.
posted by Joka’s Revenge (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 9:54 AM

Don't panic Mr Mainwaring don't panic, a big gap is not opening up yet, and for goodness sake we have only played 9 dames out of 38, and gaps of any description, whether at the bottom or top of the table mean absolutely zilch at present. If we are in this position, which we won't be, in early May, that might be the time to start worrying, but certainly not right now, so sleep easy and have some faith.
posted by Malden Mick (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 8:45 PM 4 points after 12 games ( Probably ) is reason enough to panic , blind faith with that coaching team is idiotic
posted by Alan (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 8:52 PM Don't panic,is a joke? ok. Been said before we need an experienced manager/coach not someone whose only management was the Spurs under 18 team for less than a season he must have thought he had won the lottery when young Khan authorised a 3 year contract at 12m +. If Junior reads this column bring in a new manager and coaching staff,pay him a good bonus if he can retain our premium status. This is not a bad team but needs proper coaching to fulfill their true potential.
posted by Putney Pete (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 9:04 PM Apart from the odd defensive mistake and occasional penalty miss we actually look top drawer! Parker could be a top manager if he wasn’t so nice!
posted by Chief (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 9:19 PM Who remembers this result Saints 0 v Leicester 9, and the Saints were then in the bottom 3 and favourites to be relegated, and look at them now. I bet that the Southampton fans were baying for their managers blood at the time, just like we are for Scotts, so despite my opinion, I think that the Khans will stick with him until at least the new year, as it is possible that we could come out of our problems as Southampton did.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 9:32 PM I fear if the Khans do not get in a replacement ASAP before the new year we are doomed wy wait anymore.
posted by cottager (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 9:41 PM Not sure what you keep in your top drawer Chief but they stink and could do with a wash.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 11:53 PM

Of course we all know that we are going to lose the next three games, but that's no different to what any other of the bottom half of the table teams will do against the same opposition. The good thing is that we have nothing to lose, as nobody expects us to win any of these fixtures, or even draw, but it will give our defence are real opportunity to blend together and get experience of playing together, so the outlook against lesser teams will be far better.
posted by A C (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 6:27 PM Burnley fighting for everything.........Fulham last 20 mins on Sunday...... sideways...backwards......sideways....backwards.....slow slow tippy tappy crap
posted by Ffc (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 7:32 PM How come we can't beat Crystal Palace, when they looked really poor today, and truthfully we are a far better side than either Burnley or Palace, and we are now back in the bottom three. Exasperating.
posted by Brian Jarvis (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 7:35 PM Back in the bottom three. Ha ha.
posted by Busybee (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 10:31 PM But still above the chokers
posted by T (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 5:02 AM As Thomas Frank said , Brentford are boring and crap !
posted by H (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 7:46 AM

Never liked him , always critical of Fulham !
posted by Dave (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 6:18 PM One of our better players !
posted by John (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 8:50 PM A young Mullary at his prime is what we could do with now
posted by KUNYE (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 9:06 PM Dave you are a tosser.
posted by M.M (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 10:19 PM Keep your nose out of our clubs business bitter boy ,
posted by Dave (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 5:05 AM M M stands for Mickey Mouse , lol.
posted by Dam (Guest) - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 7:47 AM I remember Mullery having a row with Malcomb Alison on TV after the 1970 World Cup. Alison was saying Mullery didn't get forward enough and score more goals. Mullery snapped back with 'I'm better than you ever were and I score more goals. Nearest thing today is Roy Keane for prickly aggressiveness and arrogance. Didn't get his way at Fulham so we became his enemy.
posted by Chris (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 11:10 AM Can’t say I’ve heard him criticise ffc and I knew his family when he was a player for this club
posted by Len (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:46 PM

say a prayer to St Jude
posted by jimj0 (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 4:57 PM ST.Jude? Aren't they a Scottish second division team?
posted by The Arizonan - Tuesday 24th November 2020, 12:49 AM

Where the infinity pool? The Fulham ship is sinking I think we will need a big one! But have to say they planned it to perfection! They couldn’t have selected a better time to rebuild.
posted by John (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 3:47 PM

I agree RM. What annoys me is parkers selections. Cav and Lemino when Loftus Cheek and Anguissa are on the bench. How can Cav, a vg player at Wolves be so consistently poor at Fulham? We need forwards who are quick and unselfish. I preferred C-Reid to Mitro as well. Much quicker. Ever thought why defenses always seem to have 3 players around the penalty spot when we attack. It's because that's where Mitro plants himself. He's too slow himself and leaves no space for our other strikers. I also weep when joe bryan is left on the bench. Robinson is quicker but he needs more help on defensive duties. Joe in the old no. 6 berth would be a huge improvement. Aina on the right is another good forward runner but leaves massive gaps at the back. I think Parker is just grateful for his extended learning curve at FFC's expense. Someone should tell daddy Khan that this team will not fill the stadium even without the new stand.
posted by Willie2B (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 3:21 PM Rm you say ‘ your best bet’ is that SP will stay and we will be relegated. Don’t think it’s a bet mate, it’s a certainty!
posted by John (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 3:29 PM what is really annoying is that we have the basis of a good team, but team selection and the tactics used or lack of adaptability to change by Parker is costing us while he is still learning his craft.
posted by fulham boy (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 3:44 PM Tottenham’s first goal this weekend was instructive. Kane comes toward the ball drawing both central defenders and Son made a diagonal run that the left back was late to track. A simple football “play” - but one we never do. Never. I don’t think SP is out of his depth but team selection wasn’t great. RLC is always a better player than Cav and Anguissa is better than Reed or Lemina. I’d also like to see Joe Bryan and Antonee Robinson on the left. Lookman can play on the right. Mitro missed Bryan’s delivery. The reason I say SP is not the problem is the players. Three pen misses, plus all these mistakes, like Bobby Reid’s giveaway. Basic stuff you can’t coach. To change horses now is a huge risk. I see SP at least going through early January. We are very close to making the jump to a viable Premier League team. Having Tete back would be a huge boost.
posted by Drago (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 5:36 PM The 2nd goal was really good also and an assist from Kane who works hard off the ball, they all do at Spurs. I like Antonee Robinson a lot and he runs and runs all day, but we still need to cover that left side more than we are doing. Iwobi was skinning us left right and centre in the first half, we just could not deal with him. It is allright having wing backs sprinting up like Robinson and Bryan but we still need to do our defensive duties. Do we need more quality cover in January? Our midfield left side need to cover better also. Taking penalties has become a real problem and the media will be jumping over this in coming games. This is Scott Parker's fault, he should state who is penalty number one, and there was a case for Lookman taking one against his old club. Sometimes, you have to be brave and bold. It would have done Lookmans confidence a world of good. Now we have this awful nervous situation where nobody wants to take one. This awful nightmare is down to Scott Parker 100%!!!
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 7:30 PM

Yes
posted by Alan (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 12:19 PM If you go onto the Independant Fulham Forum there is a pice by “view from the riiverside “ that sums up the problem perfectly IMO . Parker is weak an ineffectual , the players are not learning as can be seen by the same mistakes being made over and over again irrespective of which players are picked
posted by Alan (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 12:23 PM As murphy said you play to your oppositions strength when passing side to side in box , watching that game was just a joke, which parker must take the can for ,he tells them how to play , does no one know how to clear a ball when you have strikers like everton have?. It was just crazy in your own box ,were do i pass now? i know, across to the full back then back it comes,and does any one ever take a poke at the ball when close to the opp goal ? of course not lets do another stupid pass backwards this time and another ,etc etc.Parker has no idea how to coach this lot,listen to murphy or employ him before its to late.PS the stand look great. Once again we have more poss but dont mean nothing we look knackered and scared to try any thing that S/P might not approve of .
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 12:35 PM YES
posted by Rob Clark (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 12:44 PM I am not trying to protect Parker but do remember pundits managed with hindsight! So easy for Murphy and co so say this and that. The commentator couldn’t make up his mind if the Everton formation/tactics were good or bad. When Everton were in control it was a great decision, when Everton were under pressure and we were pinging the ball into the box, it was a bad formation.
posted by John (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 12:46 PM the answer is yes Parker is to blame. If you as a manager in what ever job you work out sees your team continuing to make the same mistakes without putting it right you would soon be replaced
posted by fulham boy (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 3:48 PM

Mitrovic needs to step up to the plate.....he is our talisman, our striker, our big bucks players. Mitro should show some character and take the penalties
posted by Joka’s Revenge (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 10:14 AM If Parker was any sort of manager......he would have TOLD MITRO to take that pen yesterday....... man up .....spot it up and score !!!!! Your Serbia’s record goalscorer FFS ....
posted by Ffc (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 11:29 AM Watch PELE's Video on how to take penalties and score. Hit it hard, hit it low, hit it fast to just inside either post and he would say do that and no matter how quick the goalkeeper is he cannot get down quick enough before the ball has crossed over the goal line. Just a thought!...
posted by Rob Clark (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 12:50 PM Mitro needs to grow some balls, Starting on the touch line, He looked as if it was a Chore, And I am a fan of mitro. But come on, If you are the man for the job, Stand up and fight for it.....If Not, get out of the Kitchen !!! A Heart felt Plee....
posted by ForeverLoyal7 - Monday 23rd November 2020, 4:00 PM

Scott Parker is going nowhere, he will be here for the foreseeable future!
posted by John (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 10:12 AM We like you are going through a lean patch,lost 3 of our best players,and have not successfully replaced them so with you setting the premiership alight it looks possible that we will meet up again next season.
posted by Buzzi B (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 11:55 AM Buzzy bee better buck your ideas up you might go down
posted by Le (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:51 PM

Clearly the Everton team was tired in the second half with so many travelling and playing on international duty. We would have known that from the off and should have been skinning them down each wing and making them run. Wrong tactics, wrong team selection and wrong state of mind going into the game. I wonder who is to blame for that?
posted by Stating the obvious (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 8:48 AM Mortlake you are correct , they stroll out in dribs and drabs with no cohesiveness . They never come out looking like a properly coached group of players with a positive mental attitude looking like a team determined to do well . Parker seems to rely on them doing it themselves with a lack of coaching and as Keown put it they dont appear to be drilled defensively . It is surely time for The coaching team to go and bring in an experienced professional .
posted by Alan (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 9:24 AM Zonal defending is the first problem it leaves space and situations where two players are not sure whose ball which is what happened for Everton's first and third goal. The second problem is we move the ball forward too slowly and consequently pass the ball around in our half much to much. Thirdly our only real striker is overweight and out of form. Good management can solve all those problems
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 23rd November 2020, 10:15 AM We don't use zonal marking exactly.

We pick up players in and around the six yard box and man mark those but zonally mark further afield. Most clubs use this system these days and it works (except when you have a team like Fulham whose left leg does not know what the right is doing).

If you just man mark then the opposition will always make sure they have a man over.


posted by MST (Moderator) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 1:42 PM

I would agree with you regarding leadership. It's a shame Kevin Mac isn't 5 years younger, because he's the only leader in the Club and that includes Parker.
posted by mwk (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 9:52 PM I agree. We have needed a defensive leader who can organise for several years. We also need a hard man in central midfield to screen. Cairney is a nice bloke but no captain and there is a general lack of responsibility as a result. Parker hadn’t got the tactics to get us out of this rut. We must stop playing out as it’s Russian roulette.
posted by Phil (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 10:52 PM I agree. We have needed a defensive leader who can organise for several years. We also need a hard man in central midfield to screen. Cairney is a nice bloke but no captain and there is a general lack of responsibility as a result. Parker hadn’t got the tactics to get us out of this rut. We must stop playing out as it’s Russian roulette.
posted by Phil (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 10:53 PM tete if fit has to come in for aina ,joe bryan in for cavaleiro. middle four bryan,l cheek,anquissa,cairney, lookman up front with mitro and get the bloody crosses in the box quicker.
posted by liam (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 2:09 AM I like that Liam.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 8:27 AM Could not agree more. Daddy Kahn is obviously quite happy to pour millions into players ,and have baby Kahn have his fun like a kid in a toyshop without any bottom line accountability. Anyone in their right mind would never put so much capital into a business, then leave a novice to manage the performance of the business. Sadly, it would be doomed to fail. Please daddy Khan ,sell Fulham Football Club to someone who cares. Please give the fans their club back-and our pride.
posted by Aussie Mal (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 8:37 AM Liam spot on with your comments, exactly how to play! I like a penalty taker looking confident not a rabbit in the headlights. Only Joe Bryan could crash one in high into the net. He is easily the most confident player in the team!!
posted by Tony R (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 8:39 AM Liam, I agree with You,If You can see it, I can see it, Why Oh ! Why cant the upper Echelon see it ???
posted by ForeverLoyal7 - Monday 23rd November 2020, 4:03 PM

The Khans have made funds available , we have bought players who have been doing wonders at their clubs then they come to us and turn into crap players , the coaching staff are to blame . It doesn’t matter which players are picked the team keeps making the same mistakes over and over again . The explanation must be how we coach and how we try to play because the only constant is the coaches and manager . Parker is not learning and appears unable to change . That leaves only one possible alternative
posted by Alan (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 9:05 PM I fear the club will do nothing and we will be left with a learning coach and a team also learning....we can’t change the whole team but we can change the coach. Probably we will make the change when it’s too late
posted by Joka’s Revenge (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 9:07 PM We are not learning a lot lately, and our penalty decisions and takers are getting worse. Our coaching staff is terrible!!!
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 9:11 PM Time to bring in a coach with premier league survival skills. Eddie Howe.
posted by Phil (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 10:55 PM Time to bring in some management and coaching staff who have more experience on there CV than managing an U18’s team
posted by Ffc (Guest) - Monday 23rd November 2020, 12:20 PM That being the manager that got Bournemouth. Relgated
posted by Len (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 4:55 PM

Danny was so right
posted by FULHAM 1959 (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 7:09 PM Why did we not have Danny as manager, he was a better player than SP and he would have been a better manager.
posted by M.M (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 7:41 PM The worrying thing about our players lately is that they are lacking in confidence when taking responsibility. Who takes the penalty, Mitro, Lookman, Cairney, etc??? We have to nip this epidemic in the bud because everyone is starting to take notice. 3 penalties missed and counting. We are the laughing stock of this premiership now, and no doubt that the reputation for wimping out will stick. This is all down to Scott Parker who really is showing his inexperience in man-management. Lookman should have been encouraged to take this one, especially against his old club Everton. Now we have a terrible situation leading on to future games and serious doubts in players minds. Mentally we are shot and devoid of ideas and if we are not careful, our nice guy and nice club reputation will be known as wimp outs which is really bad and not good for confidence. We look good and play nice football but it simply is not enough now. There is no riot act Parker can throw in the direction of the dressing room because our players will not have a clue what went wrong today. This week is a lesson about good management and tactical awareness which Parker and coaching staff need to address. That can only happen if we know how to fix it. I am not sure anymore if our coaching team know how to fix things? For the record, Mitrovic looked slow and just not on it. De Bruyne was correct in what he said after the City loss to Spurs, and that players are tired after internationals and travelling. Kamara would have been a better option down the middle in my opinion and we also have Kebano and others on the bench. Sometimes a bold and fresh approach is the way to go. Are we brave and bold and willing to take a chance these days? Not on your nelly!!!
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 8:04 PM What game were you watching Owen?Kamara was suspended and Kebano wasn’t even on the bench?????
posted by Pete Mackay (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 8:39 PM Okay' i got that detail wrong but the fact remains, who takes penalties now? This situation has gotten worse because management needs to say something...
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 9:01 PM Owen might have watched the game but then he replays the game in much detail in his mind... Then his mind produces an essay of total horse s###, then spends 30-60mins putting it on here for all to look in total amazement.
posted by Burt (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 9:07 PM Owen these are ment to be Professional football players. Well payed professionals Parker shouldn't have to be on there backs or push them around in a pram ffs. They got there act together after half time. Because they got told off at half time. That says everything about the type of players Fulham have at the club. 2 players who shouldn't have started "Cav & Lemina". But in hindsight... Etc
posted by Burt (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 9:20 PM Burt' the fact remains' Lookman should have been made to take that penalty, and it would have done his confidence no end if converted, or Mitrovic our number 1 penalty taker might have taken responsibility? Now we have a situation going onto the next games which isn't healthy for the mindset if that makes sense? This situation has everything to do with management 100%. Parker has let things fester around important decisions and now he must intervene. It is a difficult situation now because 3 different players have missed penalties one after the other. The media will be all over this now and it will put doubts in players minds. There is much more to management than kicking a football around Motspur and Parker is finding out the hard way. He should have nipped this problem in the bud promptly by telling who is to take penalties...
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 10:45 PM As i speak, Sky is all over our penalty woes. They have pointed out 16 penalty misses by Fulham dating back to the Championship also. Mitrovic is on his 3rd missed penalty and counting. Lookman said he would put it right next game, he should have been made too. Terrible and torrid times we are in...
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 11:29 PM Agree if you fall of the horse get straight back on it ( with reference to lookman ditto mitro Not cavilro although to be fair he appeared to slip
posted by Len (Guest) - Thursday 26th November 2020, 5:00 PM

As far as the top teams and humiliation,every one of those above us can inflict humiliation the way we play.
posted by KUNYE (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 7:37 PM It’s far simpler ....our speed of thought, our speed of movement with and without the ball is far too slow, our defensive shape without the ball is all over the place. These are things a good experienced coach would put right. And by the way Anguissa has many positives but without the ball he is awful and he doesn’t work nearly hard enough to win the ball back ....again an experienced coach would improve his game as he has the potential to be decent
posted by Joka’s Revenge (Guest) - Sunday 22nd November 2020, 9:05 PM