Behind closed doors as Charlie Rich said!
posted by Tony R (Guest) - Tuesday 09th August 2022, 10:19 AM

Everything in the Championship last season was crap apart from us.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 09th August 2022, 8:58 AM Different league this year any one of 7 teams can win it watched game last night don’t think the Watford manager will last to long feel certain players in that team not pulling there weight for various reasons he needs to sort it
posted by John h (Guest) - Tuesday 09th August 2022, 9:56 AM

Daily express wrote’ Fulham were simply magnificent !
posted by Jon (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:07 PM That’s probably a first for the Daily Express, getting it right about our performance. Just a shame that they can’t get it right about its politics, which is utterly dreadful
posted by Rm (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:49 PM They do lean slightly to the right but I can handle that !
posted by Jon (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:59 PM If the express was any further right they would fall of the edge of the World.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 09th August 2022, 9:00 AM Perhaps thr Guardian is more to your taste ?
posted by Jon (Guest) - Tuesday 09th August 2022, 9:49 AM

Leno 100%. Did you see Rodak messing about inside his area again in the second half with short kick out putting us under pressure and nearly leading to a calamity. Leno has to be first choice to my mind....
posted by MT - Monday 08th August 2022, 1:54 PM Rodak should stat. He made good saves in the game and deserves to keep his place. New boys need to earn their position not just be handed the shirt after such a good result and performance.
posted by Fulham Man (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:10 PM Leno 100%
posted by Cottager48 - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:59 PM Rodak, his shot stopping good, positional sense good, distribution needs working on but improving.
posted by Kunye (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 5:46 PM I am with you on that one RODEK, LENO, has to earn his spurs.
posted by Putney Pete (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 6:04 PM Definitely Leno he’s the full package, Rodak has a lot of improvements to make
posted by Roger Young (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 6:14 PM Watched Leno with my son before he was replaced as Arsenal no1, and I must say that in his last dozen or so matches, he was a nightmare
posted by Old Un (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 8:59 PM

Nowhere near enough involvement to tell...
posted by MT - Monday 08th August 2022, 1:54 PM Without a doubt Solomon looked lightweight. Easily bossed, and trying to be a bit too clever. Hopefully he'll get with the pace and pressure of life in the prem'. On the other hand Palhina and Pereira, along with Reed were imperious. I thought their domination of midfield covered for much of the weaknesses of our back 4, which is going to need shoring up sooner rather than later. I'll be very surprised if Duffy is good enough for that. His loan spell at Celtic was a bit of a disaster, he has no chance of making it in Brightons back 4, and so he's out on loan again. Anyone else sitting close behind the dugouts?..Am I right in thinking he looked confused and very nervous while getting his instructions before coming on?
posted by phild - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:00 PM We were under pressure when Solomon came on. Showed some nice touches not least putting Mitro through for the penalty. A good young player finding his feet. Give him a chance!
posted by Fulham Man (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:12 PM What are you, whoever you are, talking about? Realistic you are not.
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:16 PM If you play for shaktar you are no lightweight
posted by T.no (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:28 PM I think some of you lot expect every player to hit the ground running. Would be nice but life's not like that. I remember Hangeland getting slaughtered, every week, Bambi on ice etc. Even in my Tarmac laying alter ego I can't be expected to lay a nice flat surface every week. Sometimes there's a lump where a Chelskum supporter hasn't been quick enough.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 4:33 PM Hangeland was never criticised that is one player who did hit the ground running
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 5:50 PM Doesn't really matter he's out for 3 months anyway...
posted by Bobby (Guest) - Tuesday 09th August 2022, 4:49 AM

We need a centre back. With good coaching perhaps Diop might do a job. But West Ham fans certainly don’t rate him.
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 1:34 PM You listen to West Ham fans? On that basis it means he’s bloody brilliant. Actually he is pretty good and I’m sure our manager will only improve him. Happy z dayz ahead
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:56 PM He had a fantastic career in France prior to West Ham and might come good again under a different manager. I think Moyes has issues with certain players and as a consequence either doesn't play them or plays them out of position to vindicate himself.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:02 PM Diop is hopeless. French league is totally different to Premier league.
posted by Riverside (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:16 PM Diop is sluggish, has no clear vision, no pace and if can't make it into the West Ham side, he will not get a look in with the Fulham team. May as well keep faith with Tim Ream. If Shane Duffy is a done deal, surely, we would not have room for Diop.
posted by MG (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:54 PM Duffy deal is done! He's on loan for a season.
posted by MG (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 4:11 PM Duffy played the last 10 on Saturday for crying out loud!!
posted by MT - Monday 08th August 2022, 4:28 PM Okay guys calm down!.. we get it Duffy is with us on loan...keep cool and keep calm in this heat.
posted by MG (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 4:36 PM Well, he could be a talisman. Look at the luck we've had with French players in the past, Ak47, Marlet, Kakuta, Knockhart...........
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 4:38 PM ...Saha ;0)
posted by MT - Monday 08th August 2022, 4:53 PM Went on strike, definitely French.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 5:07 PM According to th transfer show on Sky, Diop should have played against Manchester City yesterday, but refused, to play, as he was determined to join Fulham. I like him already, as I want players at our club, that wants to play for us and that's half the battle.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 7:53 PM You may not say that if he gets to play for us.
posted by MG (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 8:09 PM Presume he will replace ream like ream but he’s a liability in prem think ream should have cleared that ball for there second to much flapping around
posted by Johnh (Guest) - Tuesday 09th August 2022, 10:03 AM

Rather Mitro on fire at the top of the Premier Scorers table. I have an inkling he will be up there!
posted by Tont R (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 11:26 AM Ernie, what will be will be. If he is with us at Christmas and we are in a good safe spot in the league, and we sell for squillions, I am sure Marco can find a couple of good replacements. But Steer clear of the scoucers offering peanuts.
posted by Kunye (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 11:31 AM Quite agree Kanye, I remember Saha and Chris Coleman saying he would be sold to United over his dead body! That worked out well
posted by Ernie (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 12:11 PM Just one game let’s wait and see what he is doing after ten games
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 1:25 PM Can't see Mitro going elsewhere He loves the Cottage and will stay to stick it up to his previous naysayers. My feeling is he feels he can take us places and full marks to our coaching staff for showing such faith in him. Scotty please note!
posted by Aussie Mal (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:15 PM Mitro has shown incredible loyalty to this club unless we offered silly money that would buy us three decent players I cannot see him going. Even then if he has banged in enough goals by the World Cup break to have us in the top six we should not sell whatever is offered.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:35 PM Mitro and FFC is an ongoing love affair (briefly interrupted by fashion clown Parker). He’s going nowhere.
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:59 PM Loyalty,are you kidding? Took a gamble extended he’s contract offered him £100k a week it paid off. Loyalty?
posted by Chief (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:22 PM 43 goals in 46 games Chief - I think he earned his corn don't you!?
posted by MT - Monday 08th August 2022, 4:29 PM Definitely,like I posted the gamble paid off.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 4:46 PM They say one man can’t make a team weve had a few in recent history WHOS goals have kept us safe or gained promotion berbatov. Mcormick mitro all priceless in there own way
posted by Johnh (Guest) - Tuesday 09th August 2022, 10:09 AM

Shearer on MOTD said we were "brilliant"
posted by Ozymandias (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 11:04 AM The report in the Times today is all about us. Liverpool hardly get a mention. The sensible reporters realise we are going to be a force in this Division.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 08th August 2022, 12:25 PM I think you have to put in a number of good performances before you can expect Fulham to get some real credit, and not just expect a public holiday to be declared on the strength of one game. That said, if you were at the friendly against Villarreal recently I think you will agree with me that that was another similarly good performance. So that’s two in a row now!
posted by peterjeremy - Monday 08th August 2022, 1:21 PM Just one game, lose on Saturday and everyone will be doom and gloom again. By the way we didn’t even win on Saturday unlike Bournemouth
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 1:28 PM Opposition was a bit different. Realist ( or is it misinformed ) villa were poor yet they could still have got something out of the game
posted by John (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:00 PM

look each day on the official Fulham site under tickets./////////////////////////////////////////// https://www.fulhamfc.com/tickets-and-hospitality
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 08th August 2022, 12:26 PM

Yes it is game one and no you cannot tell anything from it. Bournemouth were all over Villa, Brentford came back from 2-0 down against Leicester, Brighton beat Utd and I doubt if ours and all these fixtures were played in game day 10, the results would be the same. Unfortunately, we won't know anything until we break up for the World Cup in my opinion but I am hopeful we will be good enough for mid-table once our transfer activity has been ratified....
posted by MT - Monday 08th August 2022, 10:12 AM I am with you MT on your analysis on that point
posted by Kunye (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 11:33 AM Ten games in the season you get a good idea where we are in things. We need additions, at least four, striker, centre back, centre midfield and wide midfielder to replace loss of Wilson.
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 1:31 PM Showing that sort of all round commitment will win us a lot of games. Improvement in central defence is essential, both the Liverpool goals required no skill by them just errors by Tosin and Ream.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 08th August 2022, 1:35 PM A bit unfair Liverpool opening goal was pace, movement and classy finish. It did show the difference between Premier and Championship standard. The second goal was a mix up that can happen. Ream and Tosin were unbelievably good on Saturday.
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 1:39 PM They were good apart from the two Liverpool goals. Once bounced off Tosin's foot the other Ream head the ball the wrong way. Neither are good enough for the Premier League.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:40 PM

I agree about Palhinha (what a rock he was on Saturday) and Vestergaard but according to press he has turned us down so who knows?
posted by MT - Monday 08th August 2022, 7:57 AM I agree about Palhinha (what a rock he was on Saturday) and Vestergaard but according to press he has turned us down so who knows?
posted by MT's French Bulldog (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 8:47 AM I bet after seeing last Saturday's performace, Vestegaard signs. MT - you should know all about Danish volte face..........
posted by Keetch54 - Monday 08th August 2022, 9:05 AM LOL just for info his name is pronounced Vestergor. "aard" is pronounced "or" in Danish ;0)))
posted by MT - Monday 08th August 2022, 9:50 AM Vestergaard has three years left on his contract at Leicester , at his age he will only move for a similar length of contract which I doubt we will offer
posted by Brain Doctor (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 11:17 AM

99/100 they haven't been to the game or even seen 90 minutes on monitors, they rely on hi-lites and other people's opinion. Forgive them, for they know not what they do ;0))))
posted by MT - Monday 08th August 2022, 7:59 AM My only unipositive thought is both the Liverpool goals were Tosin and Ream errors, no brilliance by Liverpool. We must get two top centre backs before the window ends.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 08th August 2022, 8:57 AM

Having watched Man City and their new striker probably best to have two centre half’s !
posted by Jon (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 9:07 PM Not sure six centre halves would stop him lol. Made me laugh when pundits were discussing whether Haarland could do it in the Prem; playing for Man City and the chances they create, I could score in the Prem!! He's now joint top scorer with our Mitro (who also can't do it in the Prem lol)....
posted by MT - Monday 08th August 2022, 8:01 AM Even Marlet could score if he was playing for Man City at the moment
posted by Bobby (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 11:00 AM

What a draw for us, we can last for 90min, so watch out in 2 week. Irrespective on how you played you can only last for 80min.
posted by Buzzi B (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 4:00 PM Man U v Brighton, great result for the seagulls, first win at old Trafford. What a liability having Maguire in ones team.
posted by Cottager (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 4:06 PM You're a moron.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 4:07 PM BuzziB, we will only have to play for 70 minutes to beat your lot, and we can have a rest for the last 20. You did well, but you were only playing Leicester, not Liverpool.
posted by A C (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 4:23 PM This season's Premier League could be a very interesting and close one, as at this stage of the season, it seems it's going to be very open, both at the top and the bottom, if we take this weekends results as a guide. We drew with Liverpool, when every pundit in the land forecast a thumping. Brighton win at Man United, which nobody expected, Brentford did well to collect a point at Leicester, and Bournemouth beat Villa. So all of the teams that we think will be involved in a relegation fight did well, apart from Notts Forest, but that was a hard fixture anyway. Even some of the top teams are near the bottom, but after one game played it makes little difference. I think that we will have a pretty good season, provided that we can make CC a fortress, and score more than 9 goals, as before ! !
posted by Malden Mick (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 4:34 PM Sorry Buzzi we are not interested in pub sides, you are on the wrong site this is for Fulham fans.
posted by Sunday League (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 4:50 PM Not interested Buzzi or probably real name Malcome from Feltham or Hayes, I would rather wash my dogs bottom than think about your sad little team.
posted by Hounslow under the M4 budget stadium (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 5:15 PM We are now in the best league in the world, so they tell us, with,which has been pointed out,there being no easy games among the big boys. Normally clubs like ourselves aim to get to that 40 point safety margin, but with so many even stevens clubs this season, I reckon that to stay out of the bottom three clubs will need more like 50 points, and that is going to be hard for all of us, except the top 6.
posted by Brian Jarvis (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 5:46 PM Brian, your argument doesn't make sense - lower league clubs will be scrambling for points with your formula because the top eight (City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham, Spurs, Newcastle and even Utd) are streets ahead of the rest. 50 points will likely get you top 10 (just) this season in my opinion. Bottom three clubs will likely be looking at 32 - 35 points and the bottom club might even beat Derby's record of 11 points. The size of squads and five subs will create an even bigger gap - compare Liverpool subs with Fulham's at the weekend....
posted by MT - Monday 08th August 2022, 8:07 AM Did not know you was an expert on ffc buzz what do you base that fact on seem to recall a playoff final when we scored in extra time against a tired outfit
posted by John h (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:07 PM

They might stay out when we win, they were so fired up, played very well and were disappointed not to have won. We are not a celebrate a draw club we are bigger and better than that.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 07th August 2022, 4:01 PM Win Loose or Draw it’s nice to see clubs show there gratitude to the fans for there vocal support just like Brentford did today at Leicester
posted by Poppy (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 6:15 PM You're an illiterate idiot.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 6:31 PM You are a bigger one and a nasty person Can tell you are not a Fulham Fan
posted by Poppy (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 9:02 PM Play nice Poopy. That reminds me, I must put mung beans on my shopping list.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 9:29 PM Paddy you’re a muppet!
posted by Tom (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 10:47 AM Paddy, get back to laying tarmac and leave the blogs to the literate.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 11:38 AM Ffc manager thanked fulham fans for there support on Saturday rightly so only heard the scousers about 4 times two of them to celebrate goals personally thought our fans were great thought the mitro song at start was a master stroke to get the fans in a good mood mind you the choice of music and the volume was in excess and the half time chat with one of our ex stalwarts was not loud enough
posted by Johnh (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:17 PM See the point maybey the players not so happy with a point when we deserved three win lose or draw maybey they should thank fans at away games though for making the effort to travel plus expense
posted by Joh;h (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:23 PM My many fans can buy my new book on O'Amazon about a handsome Irish Tarmac layer/window deesser who in his spare time educates poor unfortunates on how to spell and use grammar proper like what he does. Unfortunately he fails continually because they're so thick. Not sure where I got the idea from. Anyway in the end despite Rick O!Shea's best efforts they all end up catching monkey pox after a night out in Hounslow in the Pink Pussycat at the Bentford Supporters Christmas party.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:57 PM Paddy you’re so right. She/he is a lost cause, can’t spell, thinks punctuation is randomly put there by spiders, when they are in the mood, and doesn’t believe Grammatical Syntax is even relevant. Maybe it doesn’t really exist and we’ve got it all wrong.
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:27 PM I'm making no apologies for taking the wee out of someone who comes on this site and extols the virtues of another team at the expense of Fulham. Who gives a toss if Bentfred players clapped their fans? I imagine it's not so much showing their appreciation but rather not wanting to return to the corrugated chicken shed of a dressing room sooner than they have to.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 4:12 PM

Very funny and pretty accurate lol
posted by MT - Sunday 07th August 2022, 2:42 PM

I hope this season is the one that breaks the mould and no team dominates and the title stays open right until the end.`
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 07th August 2022, 4:48 PM a great start would have been a win.
posted by Marco (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 8:01 PM Using 5 subs will help, or would if we had them...
posted by Bobby (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 11:31 PM 5 subs won’t help the majority of clubs for the life of me cant see why anybody in there right mind would vote for that the teams that voted for that have equally better players on bench
posted by Johnh (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 2:30 PM

Sorry for the repeat, but my first posting was rejected.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 11:56 AM Did you miss last season? He scored 43 times under Marco Silvas reign but I know what you mean. 3 goals for Parker in a season and 2 inside 3/4 hour for Silva this time around. The guy is the real deal and we now play to his strengths, long may it be so.... A few centre backs this season are in for a hard time... Mitro's on fire, they'll be terrified!
posted by Nigel (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 10:35 AM

Im interested as to why you’re interested.
posted by Snoops (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 11:29 AM What was the attendance yesterday I’m interested to know too clubs know but for some reason choose not to make public these days obvously clubs like little bees to embarrassed to publish
posted by John h (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 12:07 PM They used to read out the names of the supporters for the players.
posted by Chas (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 12:08 PM I've been to Fulham games where if you wanted to talk to the bloke next to you a megaphone was required.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 12:38 PM Back in the day the Fulham crowd was so low it was said the police did man to man marking.
posted by peterjeremy - Sunday 07th August 2022, 12:39 PM I am interested in stats, for all the use they are, but I am fascinated by them. All the tickets were sold but how many people with a tickets did not come and why.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 07th August 2022, 1:16 PM I think the present capacity is 21,000 how close did we get to that.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 07th August 2022, 1:22 PM When completed offical attendance I believe is Just under 30000 means with my dodgy maths 21000 at the moment when completed. Top tier of new stand will hold nearly 9000 Or thee quarters of little bees ground seems a lot
posted by John h (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 1:43 PM All clubs record the attendance as the tickets sold as I suppose that reflects their income, but as they record the people who go to the game through turnstiles that would be a much more accurate measures.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 07th August 2022, 8:48 PM Clubs count both. Ticket sales and turnstiles. They have to know for health and safety purposes as well. The difficulty comes with hospitality packages and boxes whose occupants don't go through barriers but are counted inn via tickets collected. A corporate box for twenty may only have 14 show up. The club wouldn't necessarily know the true attendance until near the end of a game I imagine announcing the attendance isn't a priority.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 9:44 PM

What a load of rubbish he looked overweight
posted by Weight watchers (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 10:14 AM He looked a bit overweight
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 10:18 AM I thought he look super fit and lean. He is very muscular do not forget after hours in the gym. He looked as fast in the match as I can remember him.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 07th August 2022, 11:12 AM No he didn’t. Clown.
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 11:17 AM No he didn’t. Clown.
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 11:19 AM This is the genuine Realistic and my ‘clown’ comment was directed at the top two not at TTIN.
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 11:23 AM I got a real close up look at Mitro yesterday, and he looked really fit, and the likes of the Liverpool defence have not come up against such a superb centre forward for a long time and they did not know how to handle him. Where did his speed and ball control come from ? In my opinion this is all down to Marco, who has given him all the confidence in the world. If he plays well over the first half of the season, then will we be able to keep him, now that's a worry.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 11:33 AM Overweight or not he caused havoc in there defence and will do likewise all year word will get around amongst our opponents mitros coming for you today!!!
posted by John h (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 1:46 PM Overweight or not he caused havoc in there defence and will do likewise all year word will get around amongst our opponents mitros coming for you today!!!
posted by John h (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 1:47 PM

I'm not too disappointed myself, if that is true, as he has certainly gone of the boil since joining Leicester, but the alternative is an even worse Diop, if that on off transfer is the still going. The way Tosin and Ream played yesterday, we are certainly not in panic mood just yet. Marek also played well so is Leno now going to be a bench warmer, or will they play alternative matches throughout the season.
posted by A C (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 9:56 AM We still need two centre backs, Ream cost us the win yesterday and although Rodak had a good game Leno must be the regular keeper.
posted by Cottager48 - Sunday 07th August 2022, 10:37 AM Hmmm both Liverpool goals were as a result of poor communication between Ream and Tosin I’m afraid. Not a lot could be done about Nunez class finish but they both went for the same ball that let Salah in.
posted by MT - Sunday 07th August 2022, 2:52 PM

Klopp believe it or not is complementary to Fulham and he will see this game as a wake-up call to his squad. What he say's after the game is about as graceful as it gets from the Kaiser Bosch...
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 8:19 AM I am afraid managers rarely admit the opposition made us play badly as that tells everybody else the best way to beat them. Just say it is a bad day and tell everybody to forget it as we will be better next time. Even when we beat teams last seasons by huge scores the opposition managers in the main talked about how badly their defence played. A few said we were a different class, but that could be a sacking offence.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 07th August 2022, 8:26 AM Totally Paddy, but what more would you expect? On the plus side there is a certain satisfaction in watching the motley crew that is MOTD being effusive about Mitro and Fulham. Long may we prove all doubters and our own moaners wrong. Hope this game proves to be a real confidence boaster for team and supporters. COYWs!
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 8:59 AM Wolves and Leeds dominated the Championship in winning it like we did and it means we have a good chance of thriving rather than surviving. We will survive this season and Liverpool might do as well.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 07th August 2022, 9:26 AM Much too early to say whether we will survive or not. Far as I'm concerned, Klopp can say what he likes, he's earnt the right to. Was pleased with Fulham's performance, but noticed that whenever Liverpool attacked, they had more options in the box, we often only had one. Must improve on that.
posted by Fulham Addict (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 9:37 AM How is that suggestion of Forest as an outside bet for the title going?
posted by Bobby (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 9:51 AM In total agreement with you Paddy regarding klop, notice i did not capitalise his name, does not deserve it for arrogance. Thought Rodek did well, must have read reports on this forum regarding his distribution.
posted by Kunye (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 10:19 AM The match also shows what a good manager Silva is. He reasoned that passing around at the back was dangerous against Liverpool so we hardly ever did it. I remember last season many opposition managers complained it was not fair for a Premier League manager to work in the Championship.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 07th August 2022, 11:18 AM Klopp did begrudgingly admit ffc could have and should have won
posted by John h (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 12:13 PM Think klopp glossed over that performance scousers had no answer to our pressing in the first half they could not mount any meaningful attacks. Bar 1 we should have been at least1 up before we scored bit surprised at stats though
posted by John (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 12:32 PM Nice to see the pass out from back virtually eliminated. Saturday very dangerous with a better class of player breathing down your neck
posted by John h (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:11 PM

Excellent post Owen but I did not realise Aston Villa now have a German manager.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 9:08 AM I think the so called expert pundits did not notice we did not just win the Championship we dominated it and outclassed most of the teams in it. Our players yesterday with the addition of a few new signings looked like a good Premier League Team. We will do quite a bit more than survive this season particularly with the addition of a few quality centre backs and a quality standby for Mitro who is great but not invincible and if he gets injured in the next game for example we are scuppered.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 07th August 2022, 9:36 AM Ttin trouble is these so called experts know very little about teams in other leagues only concern themselves with top six in prem there information on the likes of ffc show up there lack of true footfall knowledge
posted by Johnh (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 12:42 PM Disagree about Ronaldo. At the moment he’s the only class player they have the rest are way short of being anywhere near a top 6 side
posted by Johnh (Guest) - Monday 08th August 2022, 3:17 PM

If we continue to stay in the top half of the table I hope the moaners on this site dissipate, though they will of course will still complain if we lose or if any players for a game does not play perfectly. Klopp is a member of the same moaning lot, Liverpool did not play well because the pitch was too dry.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 07th August 2022, 9:41 AM

Watching last night's match, plus MOTD, and I am beginning to ask myself, are there any poor teams in the Premier League. It will be interesting to see tomorrow's matches to check on both Brentford and Brighton's performances.
posted by Brian Jarvis (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 11:28 PM

Mitrosonfire certainly was at Newmarket 13-2 !
posted by Jon (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 9:21 PM Hammy End 20:00 Kempton 10/08/22.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 1:12 PM

10p
posted by Chief (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 10:05 PM Why would anyone want to buy a ball signed by Oliver???
posted by Elche Bert (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 11:20 PM

Well said, exactly.
posted by Mike (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 6:54 PM Well said, exactly.
posted by Mikee (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 6:54 PM Well said, exactly.
posted by Mikee (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 6:54 PM Short term thinking but appreciate that’s all some can do
posted by Scout (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 6:59 PM Scout. You and I appear to be reading different posts. I see football fans enjoying a good result. No one has said we will win the league, qualify for Europe or even survive. Everyone realises there is a long way to go.
posted by Broadsword (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 7:44 PM Was not to impressed, Liverpool well below par lets see how our next 2 matches go.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 8:09 PM Fred have you considered that was because of our game plan that made that happen Credit where credit is due
posted by Magicman - Saturday 06th August 2022, 9:04 PM Bloody miracle today.All the pundits put us down for a spanking,9 players from last season taking the lead against one of the best teams in Europe some people never satisfied.Should go and support that team down the road.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 10:08 PM Thought Liverpool were well below par,think next saturday we will be back to our usual self.
posted by BC (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 11:35 PM

What' Palhinha and Reed working together? 'Well, i never! The signing of Joao Palhinha was and is the most important signing ever in this Fulham era. Our number one problem in all promotions are the constant over-running attacks from opponents that sythe through our midfield leaving our defenders helpless.
posted by 0WEN (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 9:12 PM We played better than Liverpool. That we got only a draw out of our great hard work throughout the match was disappointing, but I look forward to our continuing success.
posted by stephenterry (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 2:25 AM

Depressing tw@t.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 7:19 PM Scout' we didn't have a Palinha! Keep up to speed guys...
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 9:50 PM

Wow I’m even getting imposter postings now, that’s great thank you I clearly hit a nerve with some of you.
posted by Scout (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 6:32 PM Apologies Sciut. Depressing tw@ts it is then.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 7:20 PM I must admit when Elliot came on his wing seemed empty, consequently he made a lot of dangerous runs.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 07th August 2022, 11:23 AM

It’s just one game that we didn’t actually win, it changes nothing in the great scheme of things especially if we go to Wolves and lose
posted by Scout (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 6:34 PM A pessimist is rarely disappointed.
posted by Jm (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 7:57 PM Would love to see Al Musrati so we have options in case of injury.
posted by KB (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 12:24 PM Think it means we have one more point than expected could be vital end of the season
posted by John (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 12:48 PM

Only a draw against one of the best teams in the world, you miserable negative t##t .
posted by Mal , (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 5:08 PM Always a negative. A very well deserved point with NO caveats. Well played the whole team.
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 5:13 PM Boil you’re head Scout.
posted by Duh (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 5:14 PM I thought the whole team were brilliant today and for Scout to say it was only a point against the European finalists, and a team on a 22 game unbeaten run is a joke. Yes one swallow doesn't make a summer, but we won't have to play half as well today, against lesser talented sides in this league. I can't wait to see MOTD, to see what the likes of Danny Murphy and Gary Lineker have to say. They will probably say that Liverpool were below par, with little, encouragement for us, as per Scout for a really good performance. Most of our fans, including me, would have literally bitten our arm of for that result before the game. It was nice to see and hear the good reception that was given to Fabio when he came on, and I am really pleased that he didn't score a winner.
posted by A C (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 5:24 PM Amazing point 2 goals for Mitro any point against top 4 extremely valuable
posted by Chief (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 5:36 PM Think Robinson deserves a mention. Today was his best ever game for us, he was awesome both in attack and defence - especially in defence.
posted by MT - Saturday 06th August 2022, 6:00 PM Read your posts you clown Scout. On Thursday you posted Liverpool will destroy us. Wrong again you pathetic individual. Go and support someone else.
posted by Gaz - Saturday 06th August 2022, 6:08 PM Yes MT Robinson was excellent and as I mentioned before the season one of our strongest players. And yes akin to the likes of Murphy because we understand football there was a degree of Liverpool being under par today, but that was obvious. And to some comments we are now playing with the big boys we are in the same league going overboard about a draw at home is stupid. Consistency is the name of the game. We can start crowing after 40 points. Too many of you don’t understand football and your mindless unthought excitement is frustrating and unwise. Relax we won a point it’s gone concentrate on the Wolves game now, nothing less.
posted by Scout (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 6:30 PM Scout. Everyone understands that there is a long way to go but just enjoy the moment and stop being so negative.
posted by Broadsword (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 6:39 PM The negatives as you see them are the positives as I see them as it is how we can improve although I do appreciate this thinking goes way beyond most people who I appreciate as just fans and see just the here and now.
posted by Scout (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 6:57 PM Scout. Do you realise what a superior, pompous tw@t that makes you sound?
posted by Broadsword (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 7:39 PM Interestingly, Klopp seemed overly worried about his squad and injuries before the game which i think played into our hands a little bit? Maybe Marco is cleverer and more astute than we know it, and we saw it with our aggressive and more positive approach to Liverpool. Football is a funny old game, and Liverpool is maybe the perfect game and start we needed to go on through the season. 'Wow' it must be a great feeling and a buzz to all our players to come away with this start and result. All our players and bench will be chomping at the bit to come on and play in the premiership now.
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 10:09 PM Owen ,Why would our players want to play in Scotland? what ia wrong with the Premier league.
posted by Elche Bert (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 11:37 PM I noticed one of my tips for the top Luke Harris was on the bench today, did not get game time which i am pleased about, because Klop would have signed him for about 500k
posted by Kunye (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 11:41 PM

100% from all the lads!
posted by T O'c (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 3:12 PM Very,very encouraging start to the season.Well done to Marco and the lads.
posted by GEZZA (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 4:02 PM Great start now keep the momentum going
posted by Kunye (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 4:18 PM If we can play with that degree of intensity and skill for most of our games we will have a good season. We worried Liverpool of their stride and if only Mitro had put that early one on one chance away we would probably. Mind you Liverpool showed what a good team they are by nearly winning a game they should have lost.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 06th August 2022, 5:10 PM Congrats:: Great result, same old story ref playing on to see if Liverpool could score another
posted by Buzzi B (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 5:12 PM Kunye' sing along with me' 'If you're happy and you know it clap your hands... Come on old chap' we can be 5-year-olds again, just for a minute!!!!
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 9:54 PM Buzzi bee' you can be and i suspect you are? A FULHAM FAN!!!!!!! COME ON OLD BEAN, ADMIT IT!!!!!!
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 9:55 PM

Well said BB a great team performance. Play like that in our games and we should be OK.
posted by mwk (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 4:48 PM Great performance, but we deserved 3 points, Liverpool outplayed Klopp no excuses and he knows it. But jezz they have a quality offence. Mitro top class, never in doubt. Good news is he’ll stick with use
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 11:41 PM Great performance, but we deserved 3 points, Liverpool outplayed Klopp no excuses and he knows it. But jezz they have a quality offence. Mitro top class, never in doubt. Good news is he’ll stick with use
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 11:41 PM

Proud of the lads outstanding.
posted by Your Dad (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 2:31 PM Looks like we all got it wrong ,well done the lads , however we do need a center back and fast,we gave in to quick,even though it was liverpool,you knew it was coming ,how ever with the mitro of the mark he stuck two fingers up at the experts!!carry on my son .now for wolves.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 2:33 PM Palhinha was an absolute beast. Won the ball several times. Protected Tosin and Ream as MT accurately predicted. Already ordered my 26 shirt. Will be interested to see, with lesser competition and/or bringing on a stronger CB, him having a little more freedom to disrupt play further up the pitch and show off his passing range. But did what was needed on the day. Well done all the lads but Pali and Mitro especially.
posted by Californian - Saturday 06th August 2022, 2:49 PM I wrote a million times about Palhinha, and how we needed protection, and it would enhance Reed's game before a ball was kicked. Duffy 'will' make us more tight when he is fully fit and wound up for battle. If we had Palhinha in front of Andersen in our last promotion, we still would be prem boys, but sadly no one identified that detail. Leminha gave us our victory last time out against Liverpool but Leminha was proven the wrong type of player for Fulham at the time. This is the problem with luxury players like Leminha, they tend to have more bad games than good ones and that proved the case. There are some people who come on this site that no 'Jack' about the game of football and they know who they are. I am happy about our result against a tough opponent in Liverpool who will go on to better things, and they will spank a load of teams when they are ready. That said' we now know a lot more about our team. Mitrovic is an absolute beast and he can hold his own in this league. Our fringe players such as Kebano and Harrison Reed and Cairney can go forward with confidence and bring more to the team because they have more protection. Yes we need to add more quality to our team and we will. It was nice to see Mitro expose the big man Van and 'yes' it was a penalty, and 'yes' Mitrovic was a touch clever going down a milli second late but still there was enough on it for a penalty. Mitrovic has demonstrated what he is all about and he will be a thorn and a headache for all defenders. 'What a start' and a great game. COME ON FULHAM!!!!!!!!
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 9:46 PM

Or Marco is just trying to prove that this team just isn't good enough, and when we got walloped, he will ask for yet more players.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 12:26 PM LTS, you miserable swine, hope you're watching.....Mitroooooh.
posted by Nigel (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 1:04 PM I desperately want to have the biggest egg on my face ever, even if we don't win this one.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 1:21 PM Smoothed in it, and I'm delighted, but it's no yoke ! !
posted by LTS (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 2:30 PM LTS, you're forgiven, wonderful effort from the Lads
posted by Nigel (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 4:41 PM Great result regarding ream one of my favourites thought Liverpool played on our left flank in the second half and the result was a ream related goal was it because scousers one of. The best attacking sides and a score was inevitable correct do we have to relegate ream to squad duties
posted by John h (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 1:28 PM

At the risk of being abused as pedantic, our season starts today. Other than that, I agree. Come on you Whites
posted by Broadsword (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 10:24 AM Apologies, I am obviously still jet. lagged. We
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 10:27 AM Just seen our line up, and I am already shuddering at what the results going to be. If we get away with less than 0-4, we will be lucky.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 12:07 PM Do you want to eat your words now Alan or wait until dinnertime?
posted by Broadsword (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 2:27 PM

Not sure if it’s expectation management or what, but it hardly inspires the team to outperform. I get the impression that the job was completed last season and there’s nothing left in the tank. Bournemouth and us look and sound like we’re already down, as Parker seems equally downbeat
posted by Rm (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 6:56 PM It's better to be an optimist who gets disappointed than a pessimist who has no hope. I assume you use veet for men because you can't be trusted near razor blades.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 7:03 PM Scout and Rm, fans like you make me literally sick, and I really wonder why you bother to support our club, or are you Brentford infiltrator's in disguise, as I have never read such a load of old rubbish before a ball is kicked into the new season. I have a completely different opinion to you on Marco's interview .Would you expect him to say that we are going to completely outplay Liverpool, and we are going to send them home with their tales between their legs. We all know that is most unlikely, but football is a funny game with funny results every single week of the season. I remember Norwich beating Man City 3-2, when nobody gave them a snowballs chance in hell. Marco wasn't being downbeat, he was just being truthful. If our opening game was against Wolves or Leeds, we would mall be fully expecting to win, and a happier interview would have taken place. We will NOT, be relegated this season, far from it, we will do pretty well, so sorry to upset you two absolute miseries. COYW
posted by Brian Jarvis (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 7:13 PM BJ, you are wasting your time replying to those two downbeat supporters, who are only happy when we lose. They must have been at their most miserable last season when we kept on winning.
posted by A C (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 8:00 PM Agree Brian. Absolute rubbish. Marco is being straight but not in the slightest unenthusiastic. Indeed he says we can expect a tough season and he has prepared the team for this. The team know it too but they’ve been prepared to go out and play to their strengths, like last season. Looking forward to tomorrow. Liverpool for sure a tough side and one of the worlds best. This is the competition we crave. Good luck lads, most of us are behind you all.
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 8:01 PM That’s telling me; I really hope I’m ‘disappointed’ by our success
posted by Rm (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 10:06 PM First game watching Fulham was (I think) v Notts County in (I think) 1955, result (I think) 4-3. Happy to have any of this confirmed! My point is that Fulham, today, are playing Liverpool! Get some perspective and enjoy, regardless of the score.
posted by Cruciates Melbourne (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 3:22 AM 2-1 Fulham is 25-1. 3-3 is 75-1. I've a cheeky fiver on each. Cautious Fulham hitting them in the break or swashbuckling Fulham with Leno punting it upfield and ten players chasing after it? You decide. Enjoy the game whatever happens.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 6:03 AM Don’t think Marco was ever blessed with enthusiasm like most managers just doing a well paid job with the predictable outcome but the moneys good and it’s better than working for a living
posted by Johnh (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 9:20 AM Paddy think you should have searched for one of your famous outsiders with four legs
posted by John h (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 9:22 AM Hear Len got rich on your tips and emigrated to Perth
posted by Johnh (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 9:24 AM CM, if your first game was Fulham v Notts Co at home in 1955, the result was in fact was 1-1, with Arthur Stevens scoring our goal, and our team that day was Black, Chennel, Lawlor, Stapleton, Greenwood, Lowe (E) Barton, Robson, Stevens, Haynes and Mitten. There's a few memories. Beddy Jezzard finished the season with 27 goals, and Johnny Haynes with 19.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 11:10 AM In anticipation I might have invested some of my considerable winnings on Ano Syra in the 15:15 at the Curragh at 25-1, now 12s and Blue de Vega at Ascot in the 14:10. Although I in no way want to encourage gambling which destroys lives. Not mine obviously.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 12:31 PM

You're a depressing tw*t.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 7:06 PM I’m glad my seat isn’t next to Scout’s (assuming he has one). I would end up topping myself rather than listen to his non-stop moaning and negativity.
posted by Horsham White (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 7:21 PM Anyone who calls himself Scout and is forever moaning about the scouting at the club is a self opinionated idiot who thinks he should have the job. May be better scout if you alter your name, perhaps you should remove the letters S,O and introduce an N. This would suit you more.
posted by Gaz - Friday 05th August 2022, 8:30 PM Ouch..
posted by Jm (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 11:53 PM Think we’ve made some very good signings really need a striker now for cover
posted by John (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 9:34 AM

He's an emergency back up with loads of Premier League experience keeping Brighton in the top tier for years.
posted by Nigel (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 12:10 PM Happy with Duffy for now - until we get a longer term fix. Adds yet another goal scoring option too.
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 12:13 PM A solid experienced PL defender who I think will replace Ream until and if we sign somebody better than Duffy.
posted by The Time Is Now - Friday 05th August 2022, 12:23 PM Just Diop & Kluivert to go.
posted by Bret (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 12:51 PM Great signing.Shane Duffy is a highly respected centre-back with excellent Premier League experience.He also happens a classically big centre-back who has a useful goal-scoring record. Overall,yes Shane Duffy will prove to be a welcome addition to the squad.
posted by GEZZA (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 1:13 PM Decent player, the squads bolstering nicely.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 2:59 PM Cant grumble could have been patrick duffy,how ever we are now looking at a dutch kid who scored 16 goals for andelecht last season and is on b/munich books so may be we might get lucky unless forrest buy there 20th player /.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 3:04 PM Duffey good addition big strong no nonsense type fit in nicely at the back have Brighton let two defenders go now
posted by John h (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 3:12 PM I hear that Coady at Wolves is available!
posted by Tony R (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 3:42 PM Happy with the big guy Duffy at centre-half. We now also have good cover with Palinha in front of Duffy with Harrison Reed. We don't need the brains of Britain or the most skilful. What we were crying out for was a big 6ft + centre half that can mop up and block. Don't dismiss Ream, i think there still is a need for him and i think he will still play a part in our latest quest to stay in the prem. Just remember that there are questions and question marks concerning more than half our squad, not just Ream. Mitro, Kebano, Cairney, D Reed, you name them. They all know that they will need to step up in this league and i have no doubts that they will play their hearts out for Fulham. 'IF YOU ARE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT 'CLAP YOUR HANDS' 'Kunye' feel free to join in, and let's all hold hands together in 'the happiness of 'FULHAM PEOPLES!!!!!!
posted by OWEN (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 4:46 PM As you will know, I live not far from the Amex where Brighton play, and I have Brighton season ticket holder friends, who I have texted for their opinions. One friend said that he was amazed that Brighton have let Duffy go to Fulham, as in his opinion, he is far better than Dan Burn, who left for Newcastle, and my other friend says that Cooper likes playing out from the back and it's not Duffy's forte, and that's why Cooper didn't have him in his plans. In that case he should suit us fine. I have watched him myself, and just thought that he was a steadying influence at the back, but no more than that. Duffy, if it works out, could turn out to be a good signing, as was a similar player, Andersen.
posted by A C (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 5:17 PM Solid player, we can go with three centre backs now, two wing backs and plenty of options up front and midfield now. Looking forward to our team getting a few games under their belt.
posted by MG (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 6:04 PM Wherever we finish in the table, it will be well ahead of Bournemouth, Brentford and Everton, with possibly Leeds and Southampton as well.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 6:09 PM alan b you live in a bubble. And you aint got all your oars in the water
posted by geezer (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 6:45 PM Geezer please come back at the end of the season and apologise, and eating a bit of humble pie.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 7:45 PM Does anybody think that Duffy should have come on to counter there sub to give more of physical. Presence !
posted by John h (Guest) - Sunday 07th August 2022, 1:34 PM

Hear hear (except for the bit about no ambition with which I don't agree)!!
posted by MT - Friday 05th August 2022, 11:15 AM Good morning all you Fulham fans, even those who can only be abusive. Are you looking forward to the new season. It appears from many of your postings that you see no prospect for your club, a case of que sera sera. We Bees on the other hand are optimistic about our season and will be buzzing around you in a couple of weeks.
posted by Buzzi B (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 11:46 AM Your very harsh on Mr Khan when you look at what he's put into the club. Unfortunately due to FPP rules his hands are tied.
posted by Nigel (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 12:13 PM Absolutely right on FFP. Our hands are completely tied. However it was TK that put us in that situation to be honest. Covid waiver is the only thing that kept us from penalties up to this point. Been shocked, very pleasantly that is, that nothings been handed down as of yet. The revenue vs expenditures has been out of whack for 4 years. I truly believe the Khans have ambition and would continue to spend if allowed, especially with the beautiful new stand coming on line. FFP just won’t give us a chance to do what he needs to do. Maybe bringing in a new minority owner would buy us some time? I think with the buying price, FFP also allows for a grace period to the new partner. Didn’t Villa pull that move a few years back?
posted by Californian - Friday 05th August 2022, 1:05 PM Buzzi B, most of the pundits are tipping you for relegation, and looking at your first 6 fixtures, the only one that have a chance of picking any points from is at home to Everton, and you will be stuck on the bottom with Bournemouth by then.
posted by Malden Mick (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 1:13 PM Vin- what the f*ck are you babbling on about ? Clubs no bigger than us are established Premier League sides,which we were until the Khans took over.So according to you we are ' weeds ' for wanting our club to win trophies or least regain our status as a solid Premier League club.Get a grip you fool !
posted by GEZZA (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 1:19 PM Little bees have always been dreamers !, end of the season you will be dreaming of a return to prem
posted by Johnh (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 2:52 PM Bee, for Fcuk sake get out and get yourself a job, Hiunslow are looking for litter pickers, a job for life round there. By the way, you're a moron.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 3:03 PM Our owner has put millions into FFC. The new stand is amazing and it’s the only club with access by river pier. He keeps quality players like Mitro and can’t stop the young leaving as they can’t have long contracts. As you live in Ealing and you are delusional go watch the Bees.
posted by Bob (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 3:18 PM What can I say Buzzi apart from you are a stalker in a dirty Mac.
posted by Boring pub side. (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 4:19 PM Fact premier league been 31 years now fulham been in it for 16 seasons in total,Brentford 1 season so buzz off on your own site.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 4:29 PM Paddy you spend a lot of time on this forum, more than me. Have you given up tarmacking peoples drives.
posted by Buzzi B (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 4:55 PM Paddy you spend a lot of time on this forum, more than me. Have you given up tarmacking peoples drives.
posted by Buzzi B (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 4:55 PM A Fulhan supporter spends more time on a Fulham supporters site than another teams supporter. I'll get on to Fleet Street straight immediately with this scoop. You're a moron. Not that it's any of your business but some individuals are up and working at 6am. If you'd seen the aftermath of a road accident on Ealing Common today you might have spotted me. Unfortunately you weren't involved and you're still a moron.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 5:02 PM Gazza I would like nothing more than to return to being a solid mid table club that is realistic and possible but winning trophies is pie in the sky stuff. I am not a mathematician but having never won one there must be reasons why. Sure it would be an amazing result but we have as much of chance as Paddy O Doors has writing a remotely relevant and intelligent post. Moron. You sure like that word a lot. I suspect that was your pet name growing up.
posted by Vin (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 2:05 PM Pinheaded and Vinheaded. Yet another plum stepping up to defend another team's troll. Yep, you've guessed it Vin, you're a moron.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Saturday 06th August 2022, 2:30 PM

Why is Cairney unlikely to start many games? He is the club captain and personally, I don't see any one better qualified (including Tosin).
posted by MT - Friday 05th August 2022, 10:55 AM A fully fit Cairney walks in the team, but for injuries he'd have a lot more Scottish caps too. The guy has class.
posted by Nigel (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 12:16 PM Mitro?
posted by Chief (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 4:30 PM Forwards never make good captains.
posted by Paddy O'Doors (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 4:53 PM

More likely find he is knackered after 30 minutes as has been carrying a long term injury of which we were unaware as signing had to be completed within 6 hours as Real Madrid showing interest according to his agent , it was either sign now or lose him . Still at £15m seems to be an uncut diamond , not sure why his Brazilian Club so keen to see him depart . Actually think at least 3 of our new signings make good sense , just wish they had joined a month ago . we still lack cover for CF and need CH with solid prem experience .
posted by davidk (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 12:03 AM The window closes on 1 September so there is no rush yet.
posted by The Time Is Now - Friday 05th August 2022, 7:30 AM Moan, moan, moan!! Only ever negative posts. Why bother; just go and support a club that deserves your level of expertise because you clearly know more than people that have been in football and/or business all their lives. Please don't write "if you don't like it don't read it" because that is the most stupid phrase I have heard in years and if you can't work out why well.....
posted by MT - Friday 05th August 2022, 8:51 AM As per my post below.....I can't work out why some of you think we are behind other teams in the transfer market? I suggest you take a look at the quality of players and the number of signings the teams against which we will compete for survival have signed. I refer to Southampton, Leeds, Brentford Everton, Bournemouth, Leicester, Palace and yes, even Forest who have signed squillians of players with only one that you can count as quality who is that confident Forest will stay up that he signed a one season deal. Also look at who those teams have sold which is just as important....
posted by MT - Friday 05th August 2022, 9:17 AM Shame Duffy from Brighton, and thought we would end up with second or third choice not fifth and sixth choice. Shambles. We start the season with Ream and Tosin at centre back, we’ve got no chance. All this pre season time has been wasted.
posted by Scout (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 9:44 AM Signing anyone now will be late, so why rush now. If we get Justin Kluivert, Diop & another CH, I think we've had a very good window. I wouldn't be bothered about a back up for Mitro, Muniz & Stansfield should get run outs. Just my opinion.
posted by Bret (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 10:00 AM Scout, you're as bad as Kunye - never a good word to say about the club :0((
posted by MT - Friday 05th August 2022, 10:56 AM Scout, you're as bad as Kunye - never a good word to say about the club :0((
posted by MT - Friday 05th August 2022, 10:56 AM We got promoted at a canter as we had the most expensive squad in terms of wages in the Championship. We also have a high price managers and purchased a lot of players other Championship teams could not afford. The FIFA financial limits work over a three year period, we spent a lot last season and a lot the season before in the PL. So this seasons we have limited funds to spend. Our owner is a very rich man, spends what he can on players but spends a lot on the non limited areas, like the great new stand, our academy facilities and trying to get the best under 18s we can.
posted by The Time Is Now - Friday 05th August 2022, 12:35 PM Scout, in the short time you have been on this site you have done nothing other than moan about the club. As a fan for sixty years I have seen the club making terrible mistakes, probably a lot of the older fans on this board have also been shocked after the club have done ludicrous things and/or buying/selling players. We may have had a moan but this is Fulham and we got used to it. We have however never slagged the club off and we have always got behind the new players and not moaned about them prior to them kicking their first ball for us. Best thing you can do is either get behind the club irrespective of what players we get in or support another club because it’s always going to be the same at the cottage.
posted by Gaz - Friday 05th August 2022, 3:31 PM As usual, bucket loads of negativity from Kunye & Scout. They might produce a positive word one day but I’m not holding my breath. For what it’s worth, I think we have had a good window so far - the new signings are class players, with good experience, and we haven’t paid extortionate amounts for them. A couple more good additions and we are in with a fighting chance.
posted by Horsham White (Guest) - Friday 05th August 2022, 3:41 PM