Didn’t think it was that bad. I thought King looked lively on occasion. Players looked tired if anything. A draw would have been a far result. . The conditioning of the players has been an issue for years and the squad struggles with 3 games in a week.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 10:34 PM

Absolutely sick. Sunday out of the fa cup with onother make shift team. Silvas logic is...if it works, dont repeat it.
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 9:30 PM Silva got it badly wrong tonight. I couldn't understand the selection at all. King on the wing while Bobb was left on the bench. Eh???
posted by Billeo (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 9:37 PM

We can’t string two passes together . Leno fxxks up again
posted by Brain Doctorv (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 9:01 PM Calm down BB. Seven goal thriller blah blah blah…..
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 9:02 PM What a poor display . ESR and Bobb came on and made us worse , which was quite a difficult thing to achieve
posted by Brain Doctor (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 9:37 PM Dele Alli available, go get him! Or should I mention Douglas BDer again to get the faux outrage going again?
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 10:03 PM

What channel is our match on, as I can't get TNT 4 ?
posted by LTS (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 7:26 PM TNT 5.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 7:54 PM Prime
posted by MST (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 7:59 PM esr on for king now.
posted by t.no (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 8:07 PM Thanks, but not on prime. It says THT5,,but there is no TNT 5
posted by LTS (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 8:24 PM TNT 5 channel 450.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 9:03 PM I’m watching on Prime lol
posted by MST (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 9:17 PM Glad could not make it tonight. Total dross. Too many changes. Hope weekend is not the same as taking granddaughter to first game.
posted by MST (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 9:20 PM LTS asked why there were so many changes, and I did ask myself the same question. As we nearly always lose to West Ham, we should have been unchanged from the Spurs game, except for HW. When I saw the line up, I had a nice bet on West Ham, at 5/2, so I will be a £100 better off. Thanks Marco.
posted by AC (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 9:58 PM

Totally agree!!!
posted by MST (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 1:56 PM Think it’s time I swapped websites new layout most unsatisfactory I’m off tilll normality returns
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 3:13 PM Common sense returns, and so will I.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 7:15 PM MST, our moderator, has an onerous task and we should appreciate how he carries out his duties. For far too long, foul language has been far too prevalent and normally reflects on a person’s inability express themselves in our beautiful language. Therefore, posters should think before they add comments containing abusive or unnecessary language which could give offence.
posted by BigLad4360 (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 8:26 PM

Hurrah.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 2:06 PM Hurrah for Dixie!
posted by Ben Gunn. (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 2:26 PM The same happened to me MST a while back, I cannot even re register as it tells me my email is already being used.
posted by Baz (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 4:17 PM Can’t even see where you’d login on this new site :0(
posted by MST (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 4:27 PM How about Harry the finger.
posted by I'm offended (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 5:34 PM

Yeah, I wonder how much we taxpayers will have to pay to rescue all those tax exiles?
posted by Old Bloke (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 8:17 AM The snowflake generation. Those of a certain age will remember London in the seventies. Having said that, I don’t think anyone in the UK is safe. At least in the UAE you get a warning. There’s been stabbings in Edinburgh and Birmingham the past two days so you’re probably more likely to get killed over here. Keep your clappers handy to use as a Millwall brick. Luckily it’s a home game tonight so no trekking to deepest darkest east London.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 9:26 AM In about 10 years time Europe will able to defend itself without the help of Republican America.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 10:00 AM Grew up in Brixton, Paddy... left years ago...even the West Indians are getting out. London is now a dump!
posted by 1984 (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 10:00 AM London is a 'dump' that most people in the world would be happy to come and live in.
posted by peterjeremy - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 11:13 AM It’s a complete dump
posted by Jim (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 12:04 PM I worked in London for over 50 years, and I loved working there. I went up to visit from West Sussex, and I hated every minute of, as it is a complete dump, that others have described. It is very difficult to hear and English voice, and in Oxford street, where I worked nearby, I was constantly bumped into by people with their heads down watching their mobile phones. Yes is a dump now is well described, and I don't intend to return for some while, as it is not my London anymore.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 1:14 PM Totally unrecognisable and will only get worse under this communist government. Roll on Mrs O’Doors retirement. South America looks very favourable. Argentina or Uruguay look possibilities.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 2:03 PM Must be some Nazi war criminals still alive down there !
posted by Simon W (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 2:38 PM Yes, be nice to bump into some old friends.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 3:05 PM Eichmann got out of South America years ago...
posted by Jim (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 3:06 PM Life always seems better on the other side seldom is( refer you to the emerares
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 3:10 PM Emirates !!
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 3:11 PM Diversity is our strength
posted by Sir sadiq (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 3:34 PM Hope you've all filled your cars up, unless of course you're lucky enough to drive an electric car then in that case hold on to your hijabs it gonna be a bumpy ride
posted by Zak polanski (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 3:47 PM There is a small area in SW6 that is wonderful and not a dump at all.
posted by Smith (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 4:24 PM

Where’s big brother when you need him, can you use your moderator finger to censor this comment please, I’m offended.
posted by Winston censored (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 10:41 PM Go check out Brackley Council if you won't to see the scandalous way this country is being run.
posted by 1984. (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 4:22 AM If you WONT to see ?
posted by Ted (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 8:38 AM Would be great to get Starmer chant underway tonight. We should join in with the Hammers.
posted by Bill the Bull (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 2:04 PM

LOL' i know of many who want us to lose to West Ham then go on to beat Forest. I will let you guys work that equasion out.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 7:51 PM No! West Ham need the win...if we play to strength's it's Ffc all the way.
posted by Jim (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 4:37 AM Pay back time to beat West Ham, oy ye of the short memories. Carlos Tevez, scored against Manchester United away who were champions,winning 1-0 keeping West Ham up and relegating Sheffield United. Signed for Man United that summer, his registration to play for West Ham before he left was not correctly carried out. Sheffield United were paid £25 million pounds. We were nearly relegated and tried to sue West Ham. No action from Football League.
posted by denny (Guest) - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 6:51 AM I expect us to hammer them tonight, we are a good team they are not. A 3-0 win or better and we go another two places up the table.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 7:16 AM

Richard Head
posted by Ted (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 11:46 AM Give it time JC
posted by Mr IT (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 1:38 PM Max Headroom?
posted by bigboy4651 (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 2:43 PM Did the poodle go too the lo?
posted by The John. (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 2:57 PM Definitely loo!
posted by Lew. (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 2:58 PM Any news on the Ukrainian ‘male models’ he was ‘playing cards’ with who later tried to burn down his house?
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 4:14 PM Last seen heading towards Hampstead Heath...
posted by Binkey. (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 4:51 PM I won't do a long debate on any of this but John' here are some thoughts from the American Senate, The second is that even before Trump, many Republicans, including many who do not personally like the president, ardently oppose the Iranian regime and would like to see it fall. I don't like Trump but it makes perfect sense to allow Man-Child Trump to go after a regime that has fueled and armed many countries and caused so much chaos to many Western nations over 40 years and more. Illegal or not, many would not have the balls to go after the Iranians. Yes, its Trumps mistakes on his watch and he will need the luck of the Irish and more to pull this off. We will be drawn into this war like it or not because we are labled as one of the western evils . Blair also was sucked in but again, Saddam and Gaddafi? Wars are not unusual or a rare thing, it's just that we haven't seen one since the 2nd ww. Biblically down that region, there has always been wars. Check it out. That region in the Bible.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 7:48 PM I believe one of them went under the name of ‘Ride Me Roman’ on his instagram page. Sounds like a good night out, three card brag with a few young lads. Much better than a boring old superpower flattening the fertile crescent.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 8:10 PM Lots of misogynistic comments here, why so slow in deleting hurry up I’m offended.
posted by Harry the finger (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 10:47 PM Ignore Trump's insults, who he hates one week he will love next. Anyway we did not get involved in Israel trying to wipe out its neighbours and we should not get involved in Israel and America trying to wipe out the nasty middle Easters. Our forces faction is to defend us against those who attack us, not to attack who we do not like.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 04th March 2026, 10:09 AM

Women’s / pub football , no thanks.
posted by Mal (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 9:32 AM Bit harsh!
posted by Jim (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 12:20 PM A lot of Premier League matches on TNT Sport.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 12:47 PM I’m washing my hair.
posted by Yul O’Brynner (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 6:29 PM Lots of misogynistic comments here delete please as I’m offended.
posted by Harry the finger (Guest) - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 10:44 PM

Yes, confidence we have (and it’s most certainly what Spurs don’t have), but arrogance? - I think thats a situation which would come before a fall. I’ve seen an interview with Bernd Leno in which he describes how Marco has done so well in building the players’ attitudes, promoting confidence and positive thinking. Oh gosh, have I just sold Marco to Spurs?
posted by peterjeremy - Monday 02nd March 2026, 1:10 PM I am bit worried about the West Ham as they will consider they will have more to play for though I am sure our players must think getting into Europe next season is even more important thing to play for. Lets hope our optimism is justified and we get another good win and move up the table again.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 02nd March 2026, 6:21 PM Being third from bottom should make you desperate to survive and fight harder, we would be the same. The pressure is on them and in their position, you are prone to mistakes. It's all about confidence and our lofty position is a big help. What does give you an edge is a favourable fixture list at the start of the season and it also helps if you hit the ground running and get into a groove. Somewhere down the line, we will get a tough start to a season and then it will be our turn to dig ourselves out. In the meantime, let's enjoy it because harder times will come.
posted by OWEN - Monday 02nd March 2026, 8:27 PM We also have more dangerous creative player and more players in form than we probably ever had before. What a great feeling you get when you watch them. These chances we keep creating are all going in one day, watch out West Ham, we let Spurs off the hook, you won't be so lucky
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 8:02 AM

Yes V A R is doing it's job in creating if's but's why's there is more talking on the tv radio regarding decisions than about the game, but it does create more game time which equals more minutes which equals more revenue ,which is good business for the money men ,its not there for the game which used to tick along just nicely before they made it into a circus , that was not a push (not what I would call a push ) some would some would not the trouble is the players are all actors now ,he looked like someone had smashed him on the back with a sledge hammer ,it is (was ) a contact sport look at the shirt pulling in the box now it's so bad the ref has to over look it ,leave the decisions up to one man and yes he will get it wrong sometimes, rather than 3 men getting it wrong ,
posted by worlpe (Guest) - Monday 02nd March 2026, 5:42 PM I was disappointed that it was an old fashioned ref who fell for every falling over and holding the face after a good tackle. Some our player and most their were expects at this disgraceful fraud. Two worst examples was when Diop stood still and a nasty Brazilian ran into him deliberately and Diop got booked and when Bassy tried to throw himself down in the most unconvincing way possible.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 02nd March 2026, 6:34 PM It's only going to get worse. Have a look at the Arsenal v Chelsea highlights. Packing the 6 yard box is the Arsenal way now so everyone will follow suit. How a ref polices that schmozzle I don't know.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Monday 02nd March 2026, 8:32 PM I thought the subs and their timing to appear were perfect. I was impressed how well we controlled the game from that point. We seem now to know to hang onto a win, which if we had known early in the season we would have a lot more points than we do now.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 02nd March 2026, 9:28 PM

What’sMarco supposed to say? “I hope that Harry comes with me to Manchester Utd”?
posted by peterjeremy - Monday 02nd March 2026, 10:54 AM Manchester United by complete accident have found the perfect manager so they will not be looking for another one, If Man U want to sign Harry for big money why not as he is probably having this great season once.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 02nd March 2026, 9:30 PM

I agree. Most days he’d be the man of the match. Can’t remember one single mistake and in many areas, better than Anderson.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Monday 02nd March 2026, 11:56 AM Manchester United by complete accident have found the perfect manager so they will not be looking for another one, If Man U want to sign Harry for big money why not as he is probably having his only great season.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 02nd March 2026, 6:40 PM Diop never lets us down he is a perfect defender. He only does not get a regular place in the team because in today's football a defender must have attacking flair as well.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 03rd March 2026, 9:22 AM

Tudor left, Tudor right, keep on moaning keep on moaning alright.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Sunday 01st March 2026, 10:20 PM Why do they bother Thames?
posted by Cottage Pie. (Guest) - Monday 02nd March 2026, 6:54 AM Craven Cottage, Tudor hunting ground under King Henry... before the Welsh (Tudor's) invaded Eire. You have your spuds and you eat them.
posted by bigboy4651 (Guest) - Monday 02nd March 2026, 7:02 AM Usual cottage pie in the sky .
posted by Mal (Guest) - Monday 02nd March 2026, 8:24 AM

Our inability to press home an advantage is really annoying.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 01st March 2026, 6:50 PM Results business and we won so the rest is irrelevant wasted chances again,spurs extremely poor
posted by Chief (Guest) - Sunday 01st March 2026, 6:56 PM I agree but it was not until the 88 minute that Spurs produced a decent chance. It is difficult to make a judgement on our performance as Spurs were so awful. Nobody in their side apart from the keeper seemed to know what they were supposed to be doing and where they should not be doing it.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 01st March 2026, 7:07 PM

We will suddenly start putting all our chances away and score freely and win by a huge margin. Today I hope. We must not be the start of Spurs revival.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 01st March 2026, 6:56 AM We must take all games seriously, no games are easy in premiership. Anyone can beat anyone. Only got to look at Wolves result this weekend. Get behind the boys as if we were playing a top six side, sometimes these games are the hardest
posted by DMK (Guest) - Sunday 01st March 2026, 7:24 AM

But not Brentford!
posted by Bert Buzzer. (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 8:33 PM Yep , small bentford will fall away !
posted by Mal (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 9:14 PM Rum...watch what you say on here. Minorities are easily offended!
posted by HBD. (Guest) - Sunday 01st March 2026, 5:39 AM Yes Brentford you’re having a good season. But very lucky yesterday through away a 3 goal lead and saved by VAR deserved to lose
posted by DMK (Guest) - Sunday 01st March 2026, 7:28 AM What's the Brentford obsession? Not a local team. Chelsea or possibly QPR...
posted by Jim (Guest) - Sunday 01st March 2026, 7:31 AM They are obsessed with us for some strange reason , it’s laughable .
posted by Pete (Guest) - Sunday 01st March 2026, 7:51 AM

Are you OWEN in disguise?
posted by Fred (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 8:31 PM LOL, Fred, not my works and definitely a crafty and clever one from Bigboy, and i like the way how the football and the politics combine into a Contrast of delicate lilac and sunny yellow painting. Lots to talk about and reply to and at this point i suggest that Paddy o pours himself an extra-long pint of the Emerald good stuff and just sit back and read to your hearts content and if you would kindly do the honours, Fred, pour one for yourself. Yes, Sunderland didn't live up to the hype of their excellent unbeaten home record and it proved an easier away day for us, thankfully. Sorry, i have to say this, Zack Polanski the green leader has sold England down the river for votes and i don't wish to elaborate or explain on the crest of a crucial game tomorrow. The people and votes he acquired are not even compatible with his chosen lifestyle and they know it but they chose to go along with Polanski's politics just to get favour further down the line if the Greens get in. Polanski also likes experimentation and drugs and again, not agreeable with me and the majority of decent people and i think it is a bad omen in the grand scheme of things. I am not a reform voter but i also think that just because Reform got a volume of votes from the British people does not mean people who vote for Reform are racist. It is perfectly okay to have an opinion on legal and illegal migrants coming here. The Greens want to allow all illegal migrants to come here, we might as well include 3/4 of the population of Brazil and all of Jamaica who i think don't have a population of over a million along with India and Pakistan who are not even war-torn which is a ridiculous suggestion from Polanski who i think has smoked too much dope. I have no love for the 5 year old man child Trump who i think will get his glory moment for taking out the Mullah's. Every American government over 40 years have problems with Iran and regime so i think they will allow Trump to demonstrate the might of the US and show off those Stealth Bombers, Mountain Busker-Bombers, and all the mod tech hardware in their Arsenal. Watch out for those B52 Aircraft Bombers which are as old as some of those rusty Russian tanks that don't have much use. The B52 Bomber is still in operation and still very important and effective in modern times. At this point i wish to bow out and wish Fred and Paddy o, happy readings and do let's get a focus on a game of football tomorrow. Bigboy, many thanks for a good debate and let's hope for a favourable result tomorrow...
posted by OWEN - Saturday 28th February 2026, 9:27 PM

The good news however is Saša Lukic, Samuel Chukwueze and Antonee Robinson are all in contention for a place. One of these days all our chances will go in and we will hammer someone. Hope it is tomorrow.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 28th February 2026, 7:55 AM Sasa Lukic,Samuel Chukwueze and Anthony Robinson are fit to play is the good news.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 8:28 AM Kevin won’t be going anwhere soon he’s out for the season
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 9:44 AM Seems the 530 game will be stopping for a tea break good knows what this game is coming to
posted by Ipotombi (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 9:50 AM Do not forget Sasa Lucic he is fit as well. We are losing one player who is only closing in on a regular place but the other three are certs when fit. I did not deliberately put in those duplicate posting, get getting the message about the posting not made due to an error. Then about three hours later they turn up. Who is it on the site that wants to make us look stupid.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 28th February 2026, 1:29 PM Ipi... it's a religious break...I won't name the religion. Some people get very touchy! Seems it's okay for P.O'Doors to crack a joke about a certain second world war pilot.
posted by Animal Farm or 1984? (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 3:20 PM Think they’ll stop the Sunday games so the Catholics can top up on wafers? WW11 was a long time ago, another thing to get down on your knees and thank the existence of America for.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 5:57 PM More Crystal Chandelier...
posted by Walkinstown O'Toole. (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 6:31 PM Blimey he ain't that great if he improves? he is a bit tricky on the ball he may become a bit trickier with time (MAYBE )
posted by worple (Guest) - Sunday 01st March 2026, 4:59 PM They only came in to ww2 because the japs were stupid enough to bomb pearl. Harbour
posted by Ipotombi (Guest) - Sunday 01st March 2026, 8:52 PM

It was one of those injuries when you hear the opposition cry fix, he went down too soft etc etc. I still think that the opposition player left a stud on Kevin that wasn't so obvious but not intentional just unfortunate. Thank goodness Chuckwueze is back from injury and can play a part in this game at some point because we need the extra trickery that he brings to his game. I feel we have a huge chance that we will win this game but please don't go into it thinking it will be a walk in the park. Remember the stats i will say and the stats say that we haven't done the double in a season since 2003 and they will be coming to the Cottage with the intention of getting the 3 points from us, ask yourselves the question, where else will they get 3 points in their precarious position? Saying all that they are the one's chasing and below us just like West Ham and it will be an amazing feat of genius if Marco can come away with two home wins against our two London neighbours and enhance that CV which needs a top-up. There are good reasons why we should take these two scalps and London bragging rights, taking Arsenal and Chelsea out of the equasion and i think we need to grow up as a team that say's to people, we are no longer the Fulham who blow hot and cold. We need to be more consistent and i think its about time we become that.
posted by OWEN - Saturday 28th February 2026, 2:03 AM He has a foot injury that might or not require an operation. It is not a big problem and he should not be away for very long. He will be the only member of the squad not fit to play so we will have a stronger team out than we have had for a while even without Kevin.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 28th February 2026, 8:03 AM Owen, if you read my previous post on Sunderland and my above post on the game you will realise I disagree with you. The Sunderland defender, after he made the tackle then stood on Kevin’s foot. This was absolutely deliberate and one of the people commentating said he could not understand why the referee had awarded a foul. The incident was show two more times and as I stood in front of my television it was obvious the ball had gone after the tackle when the defender then chose to stand on Kevin’s foot. Definitely a deliberate act by someone who knew what he was doing. In other words, put Kevin out of action. This is happening more and more. Malicious and nasty.
posted by bigboy4650so (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 8:35 PM

Reach For The Sky on today, hope the scouting department aren’t watching, they might try a cheeky bid.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Friday 27th February 2026, 4:07 PM Strange price Bish, I paid £30 for my son, £25 for me and £10 for my granddaughter in our normal seats in the JH lower, block EL.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Friday 27th February 2026, 4:12 PM MST, price quoted in riverside 55 quid, each got two in J/H 28, and 23 g/son and myself thought 55 high for soton cup tie , did it for 25 last season in riverside cup game.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 11:55 AM I have asked for a paper ticket as I do not even know what google pocket is and do not want to know.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 28th February 2026, 1:19 PM I would have got paper ticket but g/son does it on his phone so i act amazed.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 2:14 PM Better to have the paper tickets, think of all that social history we’ve lost because of the move to digital. Today’s fashion for cremations and storing data in the cloud means Time Team in the future will have nothing to dig up. Whole civilisations will be lost. Maybe that’s the idea.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 3:34 PM I entirely agree with you, even if you a being humorous. All humanity is being digitally sucked out of us. In cafes these days most people rather than talking to their companions stare midlessly at their phones. Fulham expect us to put our tickets online what will they expect us to do next, float above the river after a game on a digital boat.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 28th February 2026, 5:50 PM Not trying to be humorous at all. I believe the erasure of mankind is an ongoing project. Probably by satanists.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 6:01 PM I thought it was digitest not satenists, whatever they are.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 01st March 2026, 7:01 AM

Chief.Since the Khan's arrived the club has been slowly distancing itself from the real fans. All they are interested in is the tourist £$€¥...
posted by Thamesbank Traveller. (Guest) - Thursday 26th February 2026, 7:03 AM Use your brains if you have got one, everything is easy if you learn to do it.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 26th February 2026, 9:52 AM ‘Fraud it’s you Chief. Seems simple enough to most.
posted by Mr IT (Guest) - Thursday 26th February 2026, 11:21 AM Angry Time and the IT personage! Regardless of one's grasp of technology...it's still a piss poor site.
posted by M. Earps. (Guest) - Thursday 26th February 2026, 11:26 AM They're making an effort to promote the women's team but results and league table for them are sadly missing
posted by NRL (Guest) - Thursday 26th February 2026, 3:18 PM Ladies top of their league. European football next season...
posted by Dot. (Guest) - Thursday 26th February 2026, 4:56 PM The official website itself is a little clunky and slow, I agree but purchasing tickets is quite simple I think. If you are having problems purchasing tickets Chief just call the ticket office. I bought three tickets on the phone just after 2pm this afternoon for the Southampton game and received notification of my purchase by e-mail within minutes after putting the phone down. Tickets are in the post...
posted by MST (Moderator) - Thursday 26th February 2026, 6:49 PM Buying tickets is straightforward although i have had issues so I note down the seats i want, call the ticket office and the service if good to excellent. MST if you are getting tickets in the post i will complain because this season on my 2 visits they only issue e tickets and on the first occasion i they failed and spent half an hour trying to get through the turnstile. As for the official website it is an absolute bore and im convinced most articles from the players are written for them.
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Friday 27th February 2026, 5:08 PM TNO I don’t usually buy additional home tickets except for cup games as I have STs. Funny enough they arrived in today’s post so no issue.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Friday 27th February 2026, 8:35 PM Sick of phone Zombies walking aimlessly around crossing my path ,waving the things across the bar ,waving the things in mid air to take picture of a game in progress ,then waving them about to get on transport , please please carry on using a bit of cash ,and walk away from establishments that don't take it, I hope I am not around when the time comes that you will be sending your Grandkids/kids down to the shop( if there's any left )for some sweets ,and having to transfer some funds across to their ? card ,and don't forget to declare it as a gift
posted by worple (Guest) - Monday 02nd March 2026, 5:54 PM

He's leaving along with Mr H.Wilson...
posted by MTB. (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 5:06 PM Palace weren't transparent Glasner was. I'm surprised they've let him stay till the end
posted by NRL (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 5:13 PM Glasner was disappointed that Place were selling their best players, so giving him a harder and harder job to do as they slipped down the table. Of the rest of the teams in the Premier League, where is an obvious opportunity for Marco to go where he can expect to do things his way? The money has grown to such an extent that no one man can dominate a club like a Ferguson, a Clough or a Wenger used to do. Instead they also employ Directors of Football and such like, as well as coaches and managers. Those clubs who maybe might be selecting a new manager soon are all those who have itchy trigger fingers whilst senior management looks to find a scapegoat in case things go wrong. Spurs, for example, have had something like 24 managers in Daniel Levy’s 25 years as Chairman. (Eventually the owners have evidently decided “We know what the problem is, Levy. Its you! Get out!”). Unless Spurs are now prepared to break the bank, I’m sure Marco will realise Fulham’s offer is the best he’s going to get, and stay. Harry Wilson, though, might find a new home at one of those clubs who ends up in the top 4 and, with European football on offer, could easily go.
posted by peterjeremy - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 7:00 PM Palace should kick him out farcical situation or the powers that be. Should keep discussions. With management under wraps
posted by Opitombi (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 7:30 PM It's unwise to be advise the world that you won't be at the club next year. Look at the year Leicester won it. Man City were well placed, at Christmas but when Pellegrini announced he wouldn't be there the following season, it all went to poop, the players simply stopped playing
posted by Fred (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 8:10 PM The club are obviously in negations with Harry and Marco and until such discussion are completed they will not tell us anything as there is nothing to tell. Impatience can lead to depression which can lead to something worse.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 26th February 2026, 10:25 AM Harry going marco staying all the recent arrivals step up on harry knows hes. Had a good run won’t forget some glorious moments hes gave us but recent arrivals long term prospects
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Thursday 26th February 2026, 3:09 PM Where would Marco go, none of the top teams would want him and we are one of the best of the other teams in the Division why should he leave and less it is back home at a much reduced salary.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 26th February 2026, 3:20 PM We have two opportunities (like last season) to play in Europe next season and a possibility of record points total again. Why would he leave? I really believe Marco will stay. Wilson, I'm not too concerned about as I'm not sure he'll ever better this season's form and we have cover with Bob now once we take up Chukweze's option. Get Pepi and another number 6 and that will give us a good strong squad and reduction in the average age.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Thursday 26th February 2026, 6:52 PM Big Ange primed and ready.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Friday 27th February 2026, 8:33 AM Oh no she’s not.
posted by Dirty Den (Guest) - Friday 27th February 2026, 12:47 PM You’ve been interfering with Roly again.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Friday 27th February 2026, 1:28 PM Oh yes she is !,
posted by Charlie karole (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 9:46 AM

The PL can’t kick them out if the league. PL and FL are two separate entities. Worst they can do is massive fine, points deduction (which would likely mean relegation) and transfer embargo. Likely be next season in any case - if all!
posted by MST (Moderator) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 1:16 PM They are owned by multi billionaire Arabs. The government and the powers that be are terrified of upsetting Muslims because the police can’t handle any disturbances and are frightened of them. They’ll get off very lightly.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 2:11 PM Paddy, I wish your comment wasn't true but I tend to agree with you. Been reading lately of churches being transformed into Mosques, the takeover is in progress and it's happening right under our noses. Why is nothing being done? Hitler came to power because people wouldn't speak up. When will we learn and say enough is enough. I'm nearly 70 so I won't be affected much but the future for my grandchildren scares me
posted by NRL (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 5:09 PM I’d get them to seriously consider learning Spanish with a view to moving to South America. Like elves leaving middle earth.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 5:15 PM Thing is why do the powers to be always fine clubs?? cfc and w/ham hit with 600 grand fine between them, all that happens is they give it to accountants and bingo end of problem, why not starting to deduct points if constantly in trouble , i expect its because the powers get the dosh not some grass roots football clubs.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Thursday 26th February 2026, 11:49 AM They do both as well as transfer embargos. Keep up!
posted by Mr IT (Guest) - Friday 27th February 2026, 8:16 AM

Any bet on a football match is stupid as it is almost impossible to forecast a result or score.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 12:26 PM If you do bet on saturday with god knows how many teams playing and only 6 or 7 normally do it not great chance of it happening personally I would do a 2.5 bet if both score first half only need one more ( I try different bets trying a 1.5 at the moment team to score two goals win lose or draw lucky 15 1 correct score money back 2 bit of a profit 3 good 4 bingo ! BTS win pretty good but as you say 50 pence worth a punt
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 12:29 PM Come on TTIN little 50 pence flutter won’t break the bank for what it’s worth over a month do what I enjoy and make a profit jan good month won 1500 on two bets won some small bets as well normally do ok ( if I kept losing I’d give up The only losers I put up with is ffc been doing so for 70 years now I’m addicted to them !
posted by Ipotombi (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 12:38 PM Both teams to score is easiest, 8 teams do most of german games that are corals on coupon,huge percentage of games both teams score,pick games with strongest away team most time home team will score even if they lose, better on continen.t
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 1:12 PM In all my years as a gambler I’d consider myself an expert. The only sure way of reliably obtaining money from a bookies involves a balaclava and a sawn off.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 5:18 PM You bet a small amount then loose, you bet a larger amount to recover what you have lost plus a profit. you lose again. You keep loosing and lose all the money you have, so you borrow some more and loose that and so it goes on until you have incurred debt you can never repay and people beat you up and eventually kill you.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 9:30 PM You can bet Mr Ladbroke has better things to do than send big Dave round to rough me up because I’ve not stumped up for my 50p patent. Or maybe you wouldn’t bet.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 10:50 PM Or stop doing paddys tips (/sorry. Paddy );!!
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Thursday 26th February 2026, 3:14 PM P G Tips ?
posted by Mal (Guest) - Thursday 26th February 2026, 3:42 PM All the things you like doing best are bad for you. As you get older you realise this.
posted by The Time Is Now - Friday 27th February 2026, 10:47 AM USS Charleston today at Lingfield Ipi, I do like a Confederate themed punt. 40-1 at the minute. After that you’ll be doing CARTWHEELS in the next race. Perhaps you’ll even do course specialist Albion Power at Dundalk this evening.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Friday 27th February 2026, 11:46 AM TTIN rule number one never chase money you won’t win both to score need to do more than 8;teams for a small profit or a larger stake
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Friday 27th February 2026, 4:00 PM Youve done it again paddy must have a lttle dabble there
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Friday 27th February 2026, 4:08 PM Nothing in life is certain only cert is we will die and pay tax go on TTIN let your. Hair downHAVE A FLUTTER !
posted by Iptombi (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 10:07 AM Eight matches both to score pays about 120 quid average for £1-50 bet not to difficult.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Sunday 01st March 2026, 1:18 PM

Wasn’t he managing Brighton around then?
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 12:26 AM Did a great Norman Wisdom impersonation.
posted by Pipkin. (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 9:23 AM As did most FFC players back then .
posted by pointless (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 12:59 PM

Not sure I'd be happy to keep West Ham up.
posted by Old Bloke (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 3:24 PM Couldn’t care less who went down as long as not Fulham. If I was pushed to make a choice I’d keep London clubs up. No vindictiveness towards any clubs ( including Chelsea? QPR or Brentford).
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 3:46 PM Would class Crystal Palace as a London club?
posted by HBD (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 4:04 PM ….stating the obvious!
posted by HBD… (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 4:13 PM Like to Forest go down . Be nice to see West Ham manager send forest nasty chairmen down
posted by DMK (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 4:50 PM Such a big dilemma to decide which of the 3 teams (spurs, hammers and forest) to go down. Ideally, all 3! But give that is not possible and unless Parker find a miracle, it will be one of 3. My prefer choice is probably forest, followed by Spurs then West Ham. Forest because their chairman is a bit of a nutter and a gambler. And also probably the least likely to come straight back up, especially with FFP catching up on them. Spurs will bounce straight back up so would only be a short term pain. So Forest for me!
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 5:34 PM West Ham short memories, Tevez affair.
posted by denny (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 5:40 PM West Ham, subsidised by you, the taxpayer. Porn baron chairman, scummy fans, won’t be missed.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 6:04 PM Palace in Croydon! HBD2
posted by HBD (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 6:14 PM ….your point?
posted by Don’t understand… (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 7:05 PM Palace are only up the road from us.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 7:41 PM What on earth are these posts about Palace all about????
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 8:21 PM It's on the border of Croydon & London...use to drink at the old British Rail Club @ Selhurst.
posted by Davey Boy. (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 8:53 PM Didn’t they have strippers on a Saturday there back in the day
posted by Magicman (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 9:20 PM Croydon is in London!
posted by Mal (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 9:21 PM Think Croydon has a Surrey postcode though but land grab and money made it part of London
posted by Magicman (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 9:38 PM The address for Crystal Palace Football Club (Selhurst Park Stadium) is Holmesdale Road, London, SE25 6PU
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 9:42 PM Still don’t get all the fuss over Crystal Palace. HBD, perhaps you can explain as you started the thread!
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 9:44 PM Isn't anywhere within the M25 in London these days I used to live in Bromley when it was Bromley, Kent, then it became The London Borough of Bromley.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 9:46 PM I want Spurs to go down because of the arrogant supporters who for a very long time have believed everyone owes them a place in the PL.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 10:19 PM We really shouldn't take Sunday's result against Spurs for granted, as every week, there are shock results in the Premier League, and wouldn't it be just typical, for us to have egg on our face and either draw or lose at home, as we did against Everton. That was a result that really made me blow my top, as the 3 points dropped, could be really costly in May. If both Kevin and Chucky are going to be missing, it could lower our chances of winning.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 11:06 PM Marco has changed us, we now normally beat the poor teams and some of the good teams as well. We have started a good run and we will continue it. This Fulham is like no Fulham I can remember but and expect them to win. I may be different if we move significantly up the table as we are not used to the pressure of fighting for a place in Europe.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 9:59 AM Would like to see spurs and hammers down although our success’s rate-in derbies as risen dramatically think all these derby games are points losers for all London teams would rather play in the provinces less pressure and nick a win ( like Sunday
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 12:43 PM Palace are in Croydon your right mr pedantic!
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 12:46 PM Croydon is in London.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 26th February 2026, 3:23 PM Apparrantly ammers. Got a bit of debt well if so there renting there house send in the bailiffs ( would have thought the increased r3venue from move would have improved there situation
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Saturday 28th February 2026, 10:13 AM

English is a difficult language to learn which makes is so splendid that so many people from all over the World can speak it. The Finish PM was talking the other day and he speaks better English than most English do.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 2:03 PM English is the easiest language to learn, hence the rush to get here via lilo.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 2:12 PM https://mangolanguages.com/resources/learn/general/how-to-learn-a-language/your-learning-language-guide/9-reasons-why-english-is-a-difficult-language-to-learn
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 10:22 PM For every website you can find saying it’s difficult I can bet I’ll find 50 saying it’s easy. I can guarantee that the ones saying it’s hard to learn will coincidentally have links to sites offering to teach it for a fee. Everyone in the effin’ world speaks it unless they’re filling in a benefits form, attending an NHS appointment or up in court and they suddenly need a government paid translator.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 12:24 AM A lot of posters on this board have trouble in writing English.
posted by Spitfire (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 9:18 PM

Injury prone and over 30. Go get him!
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 12:35 PM We can only afford, other club failures, or old or injury prone players. Though we are now signing young promising players which is a great improvement. It is good to have a mixture of steady experienced players and talented younger players. You should remember that on average a Premier League player stays with the same club for about 3 years.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 2:11 PM

SBOTOP why?
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 7:35 AM Bit harsh with the reply...MST.
posted by Davey Boy (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 12:16 PM If you went to home matches you would notice the spend about 10 minutes displaying all our sponsors. It is not a few it is a lot.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 1:50 PM If you could afford to attend the home matches!
posted by HBD. (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 3:16 PM https://www.fulhamfc.com/club/club-partners
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 10:26 PM Heard a rumour Regarding league bosses and possible rule break of some sort must admit I was a bit sceptical about it
posted by Ipotombi (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 2:39 PM Go to every home match and some away don’t study shirts just what’s inside them know we once had a pizza sponser think if my think it was the days of our black and red stripes did we have a holiday sponser in recent times ! Think if my memory was jogged. Would remember more
posted by Ipotombi (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 2:51 PM

I have !
posted by Marvin Gaye (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 8:05 PM I just can't get no satisfaction. Sigh!!!!
posted by OWEN - Monday 23rd February 2026, 8:15 PM Marco says he worried about Kevin but as yet he knows nothing.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 23rd February 2026, 8:49 PM Marvin Gaye told me Kevin out for Spurs game at least, Chuk back in training good chance to play
posted by DMK (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 8:55 PM Bothe out. I heard it through the grapevine.
posted by Marvin (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 9:06 PM It’s only make believe
posted by Conway twitty (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 10:01 PM I remember you.
posted by Frank Ifield (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 4:04 PM It’s the their tiger feet.
posted by Mud (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 4:06 PM Careless whisper
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Wednesday 25th February 2026, 2:54 PM George Michael’s favourite chocolate.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Thursday 26th February 2026, 12:17 AM

Chewing gum Frank ? You gotta be joking !
posted by Ted (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 1:01 PM Who says we're letting these people go? The rumour mongers love telling tales whether they have any info or not. Marco has managed to get Mr Khan to spend a considerable sum in the last couple of windows. Harry Wilson probably has the World cup as his priority for season's end.
posted by NRL (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 3:57 PM Wilson will leave on a free to pick up the fat signing on fee!
posted by HBD (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 5:44 PM Agree, we should have signed Abraham or even an attempt to sign him. Abraham might go on to be more prolific than Ollie Watkins.
posted by OWEN - Monday 23rd February 2026, 7:34 PM As I have said before if I was Manager I would have two training weeks where all players do nothing but practice their shooting until they virtually never miss.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 23rd February 2026, 8:54 PM Agree on that rich should have snapped him up think frank will be palace manager as soon as they get shot of current one got a reprieve on sunday
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 10:05 PM They would still miss sometimes because eventually it would boil down to temperament that’s what separates great strikers from the rest
posted by Fulham supporter (Guest) - Tuesday 24th February 2026, 3:56 PM

I honestly didn't see us winning against Sunderland, and I was hoping for a point, with a 1-1 draw likely. However, what Marco worked out during the weeks training, and his team talk, certainly worked. What worries me, and it's not the first time Danny Murphy has mentioned it on MOTD,our fate for next season and beyond, is to whether or not Marco signs a new contract, and he holds our clubs extension in the Premier League in his hands. We are, under Marco, building a very good side, and should be move on, we might find that a few of our top squad players, will follow him. I have a feeling that Palace, might be his next destination.
posted by AC (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 8:29 AM Why Palace fought he had ambitions and wanted to move up not sideways
posted by DMK (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 9:25 AM More Thought...
posted by Walkinstown O'Toole. (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 9:53 AM Stop worrying. If you listen and read his interviews it’s obvious he will stay.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 10:10 AM So you have confidential information?
posted by Davey Boy. (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 11:45 AM More Davey Boy!
posted by Walkinstown O'Toole. (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 11:47 AM Fcuk me DB bet you could start a fight in an empty room. Jeez! Read my post again before you start with the defensive cr@p.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 2:11 PM Get Her!
posted by Davey Boy. (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 2:46 PM It was a very dull game but we were the better team and justifiably won the match. I hope we can win a lot more games were we noticeably play well and win. In the cup game we moved the ball forward quickly and looked dangerous. Yesterday the Leno kicked the ball forward a lot more(not very accurately however). In the cup game the keeper kicked the ball down the wing accurately. We should learn from the cup game. Leno does not kick often as he is not very good at it. Our other keeper is not such a good saver. Marco has to decide which benefits team most, saving goals or scouring them.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 23rd February 2026, 3:47 PM Silva will move to a big club if an opportunity presents itself otherwise confident he will stay on clubs like palace are no good to him was reasonably successful at Everton who finished 8th and they sacked him.Spurs or Man U maybe a big club in Europe could persuade.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 7:10 PM Agreed Chief...Even crappy Spurs would appeal to him.
posted by HBD (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 7:45 PM I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.”
posted by Mark Twain (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 9:11 PM

I doubt his bank manager would agree.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 6:59 PM Agreed. A prime example of a footballer not appreciating his situation. Our acknowledged on-field leader, beloved by the fans. Silva knew exactly who he was and took full advantage of his strengths. Bayern & Spurs wanted a different skill set, eroded his confidence. He looks miles off where he was with us.
posted by Drago (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 7:01 PM Let’s be fair to Palhinha. He was 28 and had one last chance to test himself at the very top (Bayern Munich!) and he left with grace and got Fulham £50m!! It’s not like he spent 10years in our academy and refusing to sign the first professional contract. I have a lot of respect for Palhinha and hold zero grudges, and always wish him well. I am not sure we want him back but I do wish him better luck!
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 7:09 PM He has been spotted around Hammersmith Broadway lately ,selling the big issue ,yes life can be cruel sometimes
posted by Worple (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 7:10 PM Sold him at the right time!
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 7:48 PM Definitely bigboy!
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 7:55 PM One of my first jobs was for a small printing company called Butlers. I felt i wanted to leave and i went to a bigger company and a totally different job role which i hated. I left for the bigger payday money and i felt like a fish out of water, that was a learning curve for me earlier on in life. Most i think, live a life with some regret and i feel that Palinha will always have fond memories of Fulham in his heart.
posted by OWEN - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 8:07 PM We play Spurs at home on Sunday, so we will see what type of reception Palhinha gets from our fans. Hopefully he will get a round of applause, and I will join in. All I ask, is that he doesn't score a goal, against, as that would be like rubbing salt on old wounds. Aren't our fans, including myself on occasions fickle. When we were undeservably lost to Manchester United and Everton, the walls came tumbling down, and Leno, Wilson, and Marco were not good enough, but after today's excellent win, they are the greatest, and we want them all. One thing I will say about Bernd, is that he made a brilliant finger tip save, that everyone except the TV camera's missed. For what it's worth, I voted for Bassey on line, for our MOTM.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 8:25 PM He is in a club of players who should not have left in the first place-Fabio and others. All for better money!
posted by tonyjohn (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 4:05 AM He’s definitely not a right back he’s all about being in the middle breaking up attacks personally I would have him back at FFC
posted by Fulham supporter (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 7:58 AM He seemed to be a very influential player for us but he did get booked virtually every game that rather negated the advantage.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 23rd February 2026, 5:30 PM

We did that last year and missed out on European football. I hope we don’t take our foot of the gas and go for another season where we set a new points record and possibly European slot. If we do this may assist in future transfer targets and opportunities, and may also enable us to keep players (Wilson etc) and even manager. Would love to see us pull six points from spurs and west ham, spurs still looked a broken outfit even with new manager.
posted by Sussexcol (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 7:46 PM

It was not a good game but we controlled it most of the time and deserved to win. We are back in the top half of the table and our next five games are all winnable and if we could do that out future would look very different. The period when we were last in Europe was the most joyful period of my life.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 4:47 PM Totally agree...
posted by James (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 4:59 PM Always looked in control nothing like an away win,they’ve only lost 1 other game at home terrific performance/result give them some credit
posted by Chief (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 5:47 PM We also missed a few sitters. We were the better side but do get a bit nervous. Deserved win. Still lack a strong 9. Shame about Kev he was looking very strong.
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 6:09 PM Been thinking for a few weeks now that Sunderland had shot there bolt lot of huff and puff not Much else thought we would get at least a draw provided we did not shoot ourselves in the foot not a great believer in playing great attacking football and losing prefer3 points and not losing any day
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 10:23 PM

Somebody is probably going to sneak a win. Sunderland have sneaked a lot of wins when they have been outplayed, let us hope it does not happen today.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 3:07 PM Agreed and get Muniz on quickly. This game could could be won by a single goal but, by whom?
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 3:07 PM I’d probably leave Jimenez on.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 3:18 PM Yes Mortlake' i think you are right! Good job i am not a manager,Lol!!!
posted by OWEN - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 3:19 PM I think referees have been given a free pass not to bother refereeing.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 3:23 PM :)) wise after the event.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 3:23 PM I eat humble pie. Take Jimeniz off now.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 3:27 PM Lol' Yes Bigboy, take him off now. Two goals and well done Jimenez. Funny old game this one!
posted by OWEN - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 3:29 PM It's now down to our suspect defence to see it through. COYW.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 3:35 PM Spot on bigboy!
posted by Jim (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 4:15 PM

These two teams are supposed to be playing for a place in Europe, but on this showing so far, they look like two of the middle table Championship teams.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 2:56 PM Spot on Alan.
posted by Observer (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 3:36 PM Humble pie Alan, as we actually looked like a Premier League side in the 2nd half. You jumped in too quick.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 4:17 PM We outplayed Sunderland for the whole game and were more ruthless in the second half and deservedly won despite Sessegnon rather naive mistake. The next task is to get above Brentford and stay there. Win the next five games and we will look like a top team again and both things are possible.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 4:25 PM Has not looked good since he returned, perhaps he needs more work to get to full fitness which he was far from when he returned with little pace which is one or his main attributes.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 4:40 PM TTIN, Sessegnon was not naive he was downright stupid. He still had both arms around the Sunderland player right up until the referee blew his whistle. I hope Fulham fine him and send him on a training course until he understands the rules.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 9:42 PM All players make mistakes, even the best. It is easy for us to criticise but I made mistakes at work particularly when I was young and I am sure we all did.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 23rd February 2026, 3:59 PM

11v11.com, type in the team and date.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Friday 20th February 2026, 7:40 PM Not a fan of sess at full back but apart from pen thought he had a good all round game
posted by Iipitombi (Guest) - Monday 23rd February 2026, 10:32 PM

We have a better attack than Sunderland so we should attack them and score more goals than they do. Its simple, do it.
posted by The Time Is Now - Friday 20th February 2026, 10:38 AM Yes' it will be a tough game up there on Sunday Bigboy and if we want it more we will have to grind it out i think. You describe the Geordie fans perfectly and they are a passionate bunch. They almost remind me of Wolves who were ready to go and primed for the premiership. Spurs take on Arsenal Sunday and i can't see them getting anything but in football you never know. West Ham take on Bournemouth tomorrow and their position 3rd from bottom looks precarious and it looks a 'they must win game' but we know about Bournemouth and result depends on which Bournemouth turn up. Why i think these 3 games and results are pivotal, especially against Spurs and West Ham is simply because these two teams will target a win and expect the win against us Fulham. Talk to any most Spurs or Hammers fan and they will always expect themselves and consider their team higher than Fulham in the football hierarchy in the grand scheme of things. They are below us and they will put in the extra against us. Teams think like this and so do we fans. We didn't really think that we would beat Man City for example. Trust me, we will have to up our game and you know Bigboy that any loosey-goosey messing about in defense will see us sunk. Fortunately, we are in a good lofty position on 34 points and 2 more wins away from 40 points and that takes the pressure off a lot. We beat Sunderland in a tough game 1-0 at Home and i still think it will be a tactical and decent game up there and good for the neutrals.
posted by OWEN - Friday 20th February 2026, 4:37 PM I want to say that we always go out to beat Spurs and West Ham and we will always turn up with that attitude.
posted by OWEN - Friday 20th February 2026, 4:42 PM Sorry to disappoint you Owen, but Sunderland fans are not Geordies and would probably resent that label. They are Mackem or Makem and have their own dialect and accent. If you ever go to Sunderland don’t ever call them Geordies.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Friday 20th February 2026, 9:12 PM Ever go to Sunderland. Nice one.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Friday 20th February 2026, 9:27 PM Thanks for reminding me about that one Bigboy, thats good advice, i forgot that one, they are Mackens. I was wondering if the drink Mackesons milk stout is anything to do with up north but apparently it doesn't. I like the odd mackesons and apparently brewed in Hythe, Kent, would you believe it. Still sold in Sainsbury's believe it or not. Not sold in many pubs now.
posted by OWEN - Friday 20th February 2026, 9:30 PM If only you stuck to the Mackesons, O.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Friday 20th February 2026, 11:40 PM Tomorrow got draw written all over it
posted by Chief (Guest) - Saturday 21st February 2026, 6:36 PM Seven goal thriller, Fulham to shade it.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Saturday 21st February 2026, 7:15 PM At this point in time Cheif, I would take a point at Sunderland, but all I can see is a narrowv defeat, despite us playing well. It's such a shame that Chucky will be missing with an injury again. We never seem to able to get a settled side, for a run.
posted by AC (Guest) - Saturday 21st February 2026, 7:30 PM At least the days are getting longer and the nights are getting shorter and people are doing things they should not orta.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 21st February 2026, 11:55 PM Glad to see Fulham took my advice.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 4:27 PM

Please note that I did not mean to offended any of my fellow posters so, offer my apologies to anyone mentioned in my last post.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Thursday 19th February 2026, 5:08 PM LOL
posted by MST (Moderator) - Thursday 19th February 2026, 5:47 PM I cannot be bothered to read it but I am sure I agree with it.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 19th February 2026, 5:51 PM TTIN, make the effort to read it in case you are one of the people mentioned.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Thursday 19th February 2026, 6:26 PM I hope I’m not mentioned. I’m quite sensitive to criticism.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Thursday 19th February 2026, 8:12 PM Lol' for all Paddy's bad jokes i think she his missus, needs the sympathy. Back to the football. Bigboy, i think Sunday at Sunderland should be a great game and maybe a tactical one 100%. We have the talented Portuguese Marco who is fiery fiesty and wears his heart on his sleeves but nevertheless talented and we have the cool calm and collected Régis Le Bris the French cavalier who i rate very highly and a tough away game to test the mettle of those from the South West of London travelling up to Tynside. How much do we want it, we will be tested! We are in 12th place on 34 points and i think just about right and where we deserve to be. We have dropped points left right and centre to teams we should have drawn to or beaten and thats where we are at the moment. I agree the likes of Andersen needs to tighten up his game and his long-range over-passing is woeful. We have all the talent available especially in wingers who can do the opposition damage from either side left or right and i am rooting for Iwobi who hasn't been at his best lately but he is experienced and i know Marco is smart and i think Iwobi is first on he list to play this game. Sessegnon is proving a reliable servant and he is undroppable and even if Robinson is back at left back, there is always room for a Sessegnon who can play almost anywhere and a good sub to bring on at 1-0 down. We won't be relegated but make no mistake; If we lose this game we are dragged into another battle with the likes of Spurs and West Ham who both will be up for a fight. These 3 games are a great test for Fulham and Marco Silva who still has not signed his contract. Over to Marco and show us how much better you are to enhance that CV which is in need of beefing up...
posted by OWEN - Thursday 19th February 2026, 9:12 PM Another idiot copying and pasting my previous post and hiding behind a pseudonym. Please delete this if possible MST.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Friday 20th February 2026, 9:09 AM Thought Anderson was past his best when he left us personally would like dioppe to figure more in our defensive line ups
posted by Ipotombi (Guest) - Friday 20th February 2026, 9:10 AM You are a nice person bigboy I am sure you would not insult me so I had no concern. I thought combining football with politics was a clever move but did not work. 7/10 marks for trying hard.
posted by The Time Is Now - Friday 20th February 2026, 10:45 AM TTIN, I was trying to bring some humour into all the political debate whilst bringing the conversation back to football. I am sorry if I failed in my objective.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Friday 20th February 2026, 3:05 PM One persons right is another persons wrong, do not worry. As I said you tried very hard and deserved the high mark I gave you. Bet you never get better than 7/10 in school.
posted by The Time Is Now - Friday 20th February 2026, 4:32 PM More deep debate from bigboy & Time...
posted by AC (Guest) - Sunday 22nd February 2026, 7:53 AM