Dave Greenland on the last day.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 4:38 PM One purchase and two loans.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 4:45 PM

Nigel F has declared VAR is a gimmigrant benefit scam and will scrap it.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 4:40 PM

Agree , but is there anyone better ?
posted by Jim (Guest) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 10:57 AM And the sooner the better. MST, you and I could run the country better than this absolute bunch of useless clowns. Whether we like it or not, Nigel will be our next PM, but unfortunately our country will probably be in ruins by then, thanks to this Liebour party.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 11:00 AM Tories and Labour are done. Get over it. Farage is a multi business, multi millionaire. Does anyone with a brain think that voters are going to worry about admin errors unless they hate Farage already? The Tory party are a corrupt, deviant version of the Lib Dems and the Labour Party are an even more deviant version affiliated to the Chinese communist party. For every Reform story I can give you 50 for the uniparty, from kiddie fiddlers to phone thieves, from homosexual drug parties to theft from HMRC. The country is on its knees and needs change.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 11:15 AM Hmmm, regardless, a computer illiterate running the country? I don’t think so - I’d rather have Boris back AND THAT’S SAYING SOMETHING!!
posted by MST (Moderator) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 12:27 PM I have always been a Tory voters until the last election, where I was conned, like millions like me, to vote for the Labour party, with all those promises of change. Of course things have changed, but for the worst, not for the better, and Starmer has now been proved to be the worst PM, in our country's history. If I'm fortune enough to survive until the next election, my vote will most definitely go for Reform, as will everyone I know.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 12:29 PM No politician in the country, probably the world, does his own paperwork. Pretty thin gruel to have a go at Farage over. There isn’t a more scrutinised politician in Britain and the best can be found is clerical errors and he was mean to some wet liberals when he was a boy at a time when every punk was wearing swastika armbands.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 12:41 PM All they can find Paddy; don’t make me laugh: "Provoked" War Comments: Farage faced widespread condemnation in 2024 for suggesting the West "provoked" Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Admiration for Putin: He has previously described Putin as a political operator he admired, although he later clarified he did not approve of him "as a human being". Shift in Position: Amid criticism, he later hardened his position, referring to Putin as a "very bad dude" and supporting the strengthening "Fifth Column" Comments: Following various terror attacks, Farage spoke of a "fifth column" of extremists within European countries and targeted Muslims and migrants in his rhetoric. Integration Remarks: He has argued that a growing number of young people in Britain do not subscribe to British values, specifically referencing Muslims. "Go Home" Vans and "Breaking Point" Poster: He has been criticised for using inflammatory language and imagery regarding immigration, which some critics likened to 1930s propaganda. Far-Right Association: During the 2024 general election, groups and figures on the far-right urged support for Reform UK. Scandals and Rhetoric: Farage was forced to distance himself from canvassers and candidates caught making racist or offensive remarks, including calls for violent action against migrants. "Personality Cult": Former colleagues in UKIP previously accused him of creating a "snarling, thin-skinned, aggressive" image and turning the party into a "personality cult". NHS Views: He has argued that the NHS model is not working and previously suggested moving to a private insurance-based system. Climate Change: Farage has been sceptical of the scientific consensus on climate change and campaigned to scrap net-zero targets. Financial Disclosures: He has faced scrutiny over his high earnings as an MEP and MP, as well as past issues with declaring donations and setting up offshore trusts. School Days: Former classmates and staff at Dulwich College alleged that Farage made racist and antisemitic remarks as a teenager, claims he has "categorically" denied. I’d argue that his rhetoric often fuels division and that his policy proposals lack detailed costings. Just like Brexit, Starmer supporters are sleepwalking into a disaster - in my opinion.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 1:05 PM I don’t read long posts but I imagine the gist. As I always say. Pick a side. You’ve picked yours.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 3:12 PM MST, Labour and other supporters have already sleptwalked into disaster, have you seen our economy lately, or how many jobs and businesses have been lost so far, and April will be chaotic for everyone, as these tax hikes really hit. There is not a lot that we can do about climate change, but madman Milliband would have our lovely countryside covered in the completely useless windmills. As Trump said, China is making a fortune out of selling these large windmills, but funnily they are not using them themselves. Mugs like Starmer and Milliband buy them, when we have all the gas and oil that we need on our own doorstep. MST,I'm afraid that you are sleepwalking into disaster yourself, if you can't see that the Reform party are the only party, that save this country from disaster, if it is not already too late. I know that you are intelligent MST, and you must stop knocking Nigel Farage, our only saviour, plus those MP's who can see the light, and have left their dying Tory party.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 3:21 PM I didn’t realise this Fulham message board had become a vehicle for the political rantings of retirees who live in the shires, but since it has Up the Reform!! The sooner we can rid ourselves of both the Conservatives and Labour the better.
posted by Football message board (Guest) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 4:27 PM I HAVE A PHOTOGRAPHY OF NIGEL FARAGE WHO I HAVE MET TWICE WHEN HE WAS VISITING D0NALD TRUMP AT TRUMP T0WERS BEFORE TRUMP WAS ELECTED THE FIRST TIME. I'M GOING TO ISSUE THIS AS A POSTER OF THEM IN IS GOLD PLATED R0OM BEFORE THE NEXT ELECTION. ALL I CAN SAY IS BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR - LOOK WHERE IT HAS LED TO FOR THE ORDINARY MAN IN THE STREET IN THE USA. REFORM HAVE NO ONE WHO I WOULD TRUST TO BE OUR CHANCELLOR, LET ALONE PRIME MINISTER!
posted by Rich of Cambridge (Guest) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 4:37 PM I’ve a picture of my mum outside our old house. I suggest you put some new pictures up. It sounds like you need to redecorate.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 21st January 2026, 4:42 PM

Not football but it is a serious point of discussion John, not one to be mocked at. Talking to an ex headmaster of a famous SW London seconadary school recently he explained how parents today make schools responsible for their kids education but make no effort to eduacate them in any manner at home or install principles.
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 5:21 PM Teachers spend much of their time having what they’re saying translated into English giving them little time to educate.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 6:07 PM You never know what’s going on , not all parents are great. If you had good parents. Think yourself lucky, you can pick your friends not your relatives. Couldn’t stand my Dad
posted by DMK (Guest) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 10:17 PM

Mitroglou
posted by Keetch54 - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 12:39 PM Fulham are in talks to sign Udinese midfielder Arthur Atta. A No 8 midfielder has been a priority for Marco Silva's side since the summer. Atta is 23, tall and athletic and has impressed in16 appearances in Serie A this season. Fulham also remain optimistic of signing PSV striker Ricardo Peppi despite the player suffering a broken arm.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 12:57 PM Any Chinese players on the horizon? I imagine it’ll soon be compulsory to sign them soon.
posted by Paddy O’Opium Wars (Guest) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 1:18 PM Atta Boy, Arthur !!
posted by Bill the Bull (Guest) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 1:38 PM They could stay at the new embassy...
posted by HBD. (Guest) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 2:49 PM Pepi and Bobb are young good players for future
posted by DMK (Guest) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 10:20 PM

Fulham have approached Manchester City about a deal for winger Oscar Bobb. Discussions are ongoing with no bid yet. SKYSPORTS
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 12:54 PM Ligue 1 side Paris FC are among the clubs interested in Fulham centre-back Issa Diop. There is nothing formal at this stage, but Paris FC are looking to spend on players not playing regularly enough in the Premier League. SKYSPORTS
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 12:57 PM Bobb was brilliant in Blackadder!
posted by Fred (Guest) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 8:05 PM

Were Chelsea supposed to have been interested in Harris and were prepared to pay good money for him? or was that just bullsh**.
posted by mwk (Guest) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 5:27 PM Yes that was all rumour. Harris was 17 years old at the time he changed agent to the same as Jack Grealish to ensure he got a big deal. It was his new agent that started the rumours. For two solid weeks rumours circulated that Chelsea were prepared to pay 30 million for him which would have made him the most expensive teenager in the world at that time after Bellingham moved to Dortmund from Birmingham for 27 million. It was complete rubbish. Harris benefited during these rumours financially from Fulham being given a 4 year contract on £18,000 per week with an option for a further year. He is earning more than Josh King who is a premier league first team player and Harris is no better than a division one player. Fulham must be embarrassed they fell for these rumours. Marco gave Harris some first team minutes but it was clear for all too see he was not good enough and Marco sent him on the start of his long journey on loan to Exeter. We will see if Fulham give him an improved contract when it expires in June 2026 but there surely is no benefit for Fulham renewing his contract
posted by Mick (Guest) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 5:44 PM I remember this period. Wales were so excited they even promoted Harris to the Welsh first team squad and even gave him the number 11 shirt which was Gareth Bale’s prior to retirement. The Welsh staff saw though his ability and Rob Page had Harris on the bench for a friendly v Gibraltar which was a 4-0 win and he did not give Harris any minutes. Three years on he was demoted to the Welsh U21s and was not even selected for the last U21 squad and he was not injured. Harris is only eligible to play for the U21s until 2027 I don’t see any future for Harris in the first team squad. He was known as a wonderkid at 17 then got shafted out to Exeter and that was it really so many much younger players have jumped ahead of Harris for Wales. He will be the forgotten young player for Wales. He will be 21 in March so not a kid anymore
posted by John C (Guest) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 6:10 PM

Same as us against Leeds - Christmas schedule.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 7:02 AM To many games is the problem.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 20th January 2026, 2:11 PM

Makes perfect sense, so very unlikely to happen. If what MPs did made sense the country would be in a better place
posted by DMK (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 9:14 AM The Labour Party has cancelled elections this year for 5 million people because they will ‘cost too much’. By elections will also ‘cost too much’ so in the interests of consistency why bother to have them?
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 9:56 AM Basically John C , MPs are individuals duly elected by the voters. Therefore, Edmond Burke 18th century, voters put their X against a candidates name not that of the party. In changing parties the MP takes his vote and his seat with him. If an MP dies the seat becomes vacant and a By Election is required to fill the vacancy, you have to have to 650 sitting MPs in the Commons at any one time. Thems the rules, strange or not. Current cancelled elections are nothing to do with central Government but only to local councils.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 10:39 AM There shouldn't have to be a by-election, as it costs money, only for the same MP to be elected again under a new party.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 10:52 AM Mortlake I’d agree with you if we also agree to remove the party name and logo next to the candidates name in the voting paper. Also for the candidate not to declare their party. Of cos the party makes a difference. If I come to sell you a TV, I think you’d give me tacit trust I showed you my John Lewis badge as instead one that says for example JoeBlogg Trader Ltd.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 1:55 PM Elections have been cancelled by the Labour Party. Get over it. Now the precedent has been set I hope Reform go a lot further when they get in.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 2:36 PM Not too sure that makes sense. When next election comes round every candidate will be on that ballot paper standing as an independent or under the banner of the party they represent at that moment in time. You I suspect, like lots of voters change their mind as to who they vote for, presumably based on performance, since the last election, whether in government or opposition. That change of heart comes about over a period of time and I suspect MPs are no different, when they find they can’t agree with the ideology. Quite a few resigned at the time Brexit. There are hundreds of MPs who have changed parties, notably Mr W. Churchill, it didn’t stop him from being quite a successful PM. Too numerous to name but I reckon at least a couple of hundred since 200. Many hundreds prior. Point of note, if they are sacked and kicked out of the party they still keep their seat, because the voters democratically put them there. The majority who resign their party seem to stand as independents rather than cross the house. Riveting stuff , isn’t it? :)) I’m off to lie down.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 3:55 PM According to Ai (so a chance it could be wrong) since 1979, we had 229 MPs changing party but only 5-7% (10-15?) got re-elected at the next vote. Which means people would not have supported them if they belong to a different party. This info is from AI so accept some margin of error but the numbers so so big even allowing for more errors, the point is it should go to by election.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 6:21 PM Labour Party don’t like elections, too expensive. Grin and bear it.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 6:30 PM

Shameful treatment of a manager who has got you in the history books way ahead of your rivals around you. Glasner's stock and street-cred is sky high at the moment and i doubt that he will be out of work for too long. Drama's for Crystal Palace, but nothing to be bothered about for Glasner.
posted by OWEN - Sunday 18th January 2026, 3:49 PM £20m is a lot of money for on the but Palace are still in Europe and if they to their potential, there’s no reason why they cannot win it. So I can understand why Glasner got a bit cheesed off. I can see the commercial sense if they had nothing to play for but a slim chance of a European cup - you have to keep your best players. Now if they sack manager, they could be dragged into the bottom 4 or 5 teams. When you are down there - you can’t bet against anything. All over £20m?!
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Sunday 18th January 2026, 4:33 PM Didn’t he just resign at the end of the season?
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 18th January 2026, 4:34 PM Crystal Palace want Oliver Glasner to stay in charge until the end of the season despite his outburst after Saturday's loss at Sunderland; Palace want Austrian to leave in a dignified way in the summer after confirming he will leave when his contract expires this summer SKYSPORTS 18/01/2026 3:42pm
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 18th January 2026, 6:56 PM Why do managers have to announce to all and sundry they are leaving in advance why not a quiet word in the guvners ear modern players don’t give a monkeys who’s in charge they only worry about their wages and if they know the managers on his way out their enthusiasm will wane then the manager pourscoil on troubled waters by his remarks ( think the managers next project if obvious and the heiarchy there should take note
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 10:11 AM Leave in a dignified way not a good start expect more trial and tribulations just as well this years relegationon race is over in spite of hammers win they’ve got a mountain to climb
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 10:35 AM

We love Marco Silva but he can be a touch hot-headed and sometimes his decision-making on subs is questionable sometimes. I know a lot won't agree but i still think we missed a trick or two not just in the way we set up against Leeds, we also needed more thrust! Robinson is still not providing it down the left and it takes time to get up to speed and get your accuracy back, we get that. Adama Traore is still a Fulham player and i would have given him the leash to run like the wind and to put in those crosses like we know he can. Not saying that Jimenez and company would have been in the correct spaces to accept those deliveries but we would have produced more chances to score goals. We didn't look hungry whatsoever and Leeds finally did it simply because they flooded the game with fringe players that were fresh and it worked, they won.
posted by OWEN - Sunday 18th January 2026, 4:09 PM It could be the Cairney and Kevin told Silver they were tired and starting them would be mistake. Silver does not work in isolation, lots of voices telling lots of difficult things that make him decide what to do.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th January 2026, 6:22 PM If they said they were tired makes know difference. Sessegnon better on left than right Wilson goes on right were he’s been scoring goals Smith Rowe in middle where he’s been playing well . Why play them out position. Still have Kevin and Cairney on bench both came on anyway. I rate silva was just saying he had bad day at office not only players
posted by DMK (Guest) - Sunday 18th January 2026, 6:39 PM Sort of agree owen set not good start with Wilson in his usual spot sess or Kevin on left ( with robbo up and down as well to back up this week line up will be interesting
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 10:16 AM

You've been accidentally deleting posts for years comrade...
posted by Trots. (Guest) - Sunday 18th January 2026, 9:37 AM OUCH !
posted by Ipitombu (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 10:36 AM

Because he served his ban in the FA Cup
posted by VARdy (Guest) - Sunday 18th January 2026, 9:36 AM

A struggling side that have lost the same amount of games as Fulham! Think you should take a look at the form table…
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 18th January 2026, 7:15 AM .. and you should look at the League table. But, if we are going by form, why would you mess around with a team that was unbeaten in 6 games? Your argument doesn't stand up.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Sunday 18th January 2026, 11:39 PM My argument was that Leeds aren’t struggling which, you have just admitted.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Monday 19th January 2026, 8:11 AM I was referring to Fulham.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 10:53 AM

So we have lost a match after a good run, and now according to a lot of our fans, we are a poor side, with a poor manager, who can't pick a winning side, and who hasn't a clue about subs. What a complete load of rubbish. For a change we were not up to scratch, and we were running on empty, and only seconds away from grabbing an undeserved point. Before Christmas, I would have grabbed this situation, and our league position, so let's not be greedy, and except that we will lose the occasional game or more, and let's be grateful that we are a mid-table team, and we can now start winning again, with our AFCON lads back, and we will now hopefully climb another few places up the table in the next few weeks, and push on in the FA Cup against Stoke. This one result doesn't mean that our season is over, ot by a long chalk.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Sunday 18th January 2026, 12:08 AM Most of the people on hear look at the last result and do not understand history. Have none of you ever had a bad day.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th January 2026, 8:26 AM Running on empty? Tell that to the fringe players sitting idle on the bench! We should take a leaf out of the Leeds idea that worked for them on the day.
posted by OWEN - Sunday 18th January 2026, 4:16 PM

Yes' bringing Diop on was a sign of a draw. Diop is usually on when we are a goal up and when we sit back. Cairney and Kevin on is saying we need more creativity but lacking from both wings today and i agree Robinson was poor. Also no crosses and not much from the right side today. Traore should have come on for pace but Marco not on his game with subs. When a team is playing poorly sometimes a flurry of six subs might work to freshen up. It is not always easy to travel up to Yorkshire and perform so put it down to a bad day all round for everybody. Leeds wanted it more on their own patch and they deserved this win today. If Marco needed to learn about timing of subs today, he could have learned from rookie manager Carrick at Man utd today. Carrick was superb and what a sub in Muembo straight from Africa. I thought he was crazy but it worked and Carrick took off Muembo soon after scoring, that is great subbing. We moan about not having the quality for subbing but sometimes like Leeds do, Fresh bodies and fringe players hungry for a game can do the trick. I have never heard of a lot of the Leeds subs, especially that Leeds scorer. Our young German desrves more than a few minutes today.
posted by OWEN - Saturday 17th January 2026, 6:41 PM

I wouldn't bet on it mate.
posted by GEZZA (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 6:04 PM Three of our best players will be returning today, that might help our progress.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th January 2026, 8:28 AM

Yes' Robbo was poor, i thought he would bring his A game with so many games after injury. When we beat Leeds early in the season at Fulham it was a combination of Kevin left wing Traore right wing what did the damage second half. There was no desire or determination shown in the penalty area except for the Leeds scorer, who was brought on fresh second half. Sometimes a flurry of fresh bodies eager for action is the remedy. Leeds were poor but made a good sub in the big guy that got ahead of Cuenca who should have blocked him off completely. What is the point of the German coming on with 3 minutes?
posted by OWEN - Saturday 17th January 2026, 5:56 PM

The return of the age of empires. Exciting times. Now if only that Antarctic ice melts we can get stuck into drilling down there too. Pick a side.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 5:48 PM More concerned about our carol result at leeds tonight I wil mull over Greenland in the morning if ww3 has not started
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 6:03 PM BAD RESULT !, sorry for that shaky hand
posted by Iputombi (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 6:04 PM Diane Abbot’s said she’s going to glue herself to the A40. No way will the Americans get Greenford.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 6:45 PM I’m warming up the SUV now. Did she say where on the A40?
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 7:48 PM If Trump cannot change the American constitution so he can stay on a president he will declare himself as the permanent head of state and end the two elected houses.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 17th January 2026, 8:33 PM You’re giving me an erection, you tease.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 8:43 PM

John, we still have some fresh players on the bench. Some of Marco's subs are too late in the day today. Wilson was off his game and Jimenez was useless! The striker on for Leeds looked like he wanted it more and he got the better of Cuena end of game end of story. No use having Cairney and King on if we don't deliver something in box area. Jimenez was useless today!
posted by OWEN - Saturday 17th January 2026, 5:08 PM Cant accept tiredness as an excuse after 22 games. Any player has to be physically fit to play the whole season if required. Today i think marco got it wrong.We had a system with Diop which has worded very well last 2 games and he did away with it. Sess was completely off and should not have even started the second half together with lukik.Finally hes been guilty again of too many last minute substitutions which completely unbalance the team ,specially the defence.
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 5:12 PM Sorry owen, it was Castagne he beat not Cuenca
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 5:17 PM I agree we looked very lethargic and Leeds did not play well either. We were holding on for a draw at the end rather than trying to win it which is not like us. One game too many I am afraid. Perhaps we should have started with the three subs.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 17th January 2026, 5:22 PM Was a dreadful game,1st defeat for a while I guess it happens
posted by Chief (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 5:26 PM Same problem silva subbing can be off but can be good todsupy was not a good day
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 6:07 PM

You are perfectly correct JohnC and whilst it appears Wilson is running down his contract to collect a golden signing on fee I believe Marco will stay. However, Marco will required cast iron assurances that the board will back him in future.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 11:56 AM

Leeds had a few very good games after stumbled onto a formation that worked for their team, including Calvin-Lewis. But they are winning now and teams beginning to find a way to counter their tactics. Marco is a genius and would have done his homework. We will win. I predict 2-1!!
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 7:48 AM Leeds are a dangerous attacking team so we need to defend well and attack them when we can. We are better than them so must beat them. Come on Fulham.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 17th January 2026, 7:51 AM Seven goal thriller Fulham to shade it.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 9:25 AM Leeds, like us, have hit a good run so I expect an exciting game with points shared. Sometime ago, when Everton cast off Calvin Lewis I suggested we should sign him. This suggestion was generally derided with comments he was too old, was injury prone and way past his best. However, now Leeds have found a good formation he appears to be back to his best. A skilful player with the ability to score goals which is definitely an asset. I trust Kevin will now realise that goalposts are strategically placed in the middle of the pitch and are painted white. This also applies to other members of the team. If only our team could realise that passing to members of their own team, who funnily enough wear the same coloured shirts as theirs, would assist the team in gaining more victories than they have achieved so far. It is good to see Tom Cairney rolling back the years and I consider he still has a part to play and consequently we should offer him another year at the Cottage. The team spirit appears very strong and players are working their socks off to grind out results and yet we are still seeing some negative comments.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 12:48 PM We got what we deseved at ffc when we played them they got lucky today
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 6:10 PM Thought that was a bad result against an average side dont rate Leeds to much think there position about right same Sunderland and little bees got a system and stick to it seems to pay dividends short term ( surprised to hear about Brighton’s finances
posted by Ipitonmi (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 12:19 PM Think Kevin once the magnifying glass is of him and he gets used to prem and his environment will be an asset to this club have to say I’m a fan of the other newbie think he is a outstanding prospect who can play different roles
posted by Ipotombi (Guest) - Monday 19th January 2026, 12:31 PM

Agree entirely.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Friday 16th January 2026, 6:25 PM We are fortunate to have a squad made up of quite good players,so there is no point in bringing in a quite good player, we have to go for a very good player. Problem.
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Friday 16th January 2026, 7:30 PM So Manchester City have agreed to buy Mark Guehi from C Palace, for a £20m fee, plus they have already paid out over £60m to Bournemouth for Semenyo, and all this while on a transfer embargo, so how the hell are they allowed to get away with it, while a club like Fulham have to be careful, not to spend one penny over the limit ? It looks like we we will be buying Pepi from om PSV, despite his having a broken arm, and he will miss about 6 weeks. This is obviously the beginning of plans for next season already. Is this a hint, that Marco will be signing a new contract ?
posted by AC (Guest) - Friday 16th January 2026, 7:45 PM What a bargain, though,Mark Guehi for 20 million? One of the best deals of the season. We wouldn't get anybody half decent for that price, how do they do it?
posted by OWEN - Friday 16th January 2026, 9:16 PM If we can get Pepi with a broken arm on the cheap, it isn’t a bad deal. We need to look beyond this season and we definitely need another striker. So happy to get him and wait until March for him to play. So hopefully, we can get him for maybe 25m euros.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Friday 16th January 2026, 9:27 PM Can’t believe palace are letting there best player go for 20 mill is there a sell on clause contract running down should be 60 mill at least see there manager has had enough Sid he’s going for another project got a good idea where that is not good when a manager anouncing that he’s throwing in the. Towel in could be a turbulent time ahead
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Friday 16th January 2026, 10:26 PM Yes' agree JohnC, if we can get Peps cheap, it is still a good deal. A broken arm is better than a broken foot in the long run. If we get him, let's hope he lives up to the hype etc.
posted by OWEN - Saturday 17th January 2026, 1:26 AM AC since when have Man City been under transfer embargo? Have you been reading Reddit where apparently they have also been relegated to League one lol.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 8:07 AM If he had a broken foot he wouldn’t be able to do a long run.
posted by Tim nice but dim (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 8:12 AM Wilson will be gone for free in a few months, sometimes clubs don’t get a choice.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 9:26 AM I don't know if some of you are football fans or Stockbrokers you are obsessed with £££££££££
posted by Worple (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 5:16 PM Professional football is like any other business if you have to make at least enough money to break even, FIFA may let you get in debt to a certain level but eventually you have to break even eventually. Like all in business, money is essential and the main driver of every aspect of it.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th January 2026, 12:20 PM

Bit like Reforms.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Friday 16th January 2026, 9:30 PM

It’s your !
posted by Jim (Guest) - Friday 16th January 2026, 8:08 AM I think Traore is a good option and a bench player that we still need and i don't understand the hate on him? Traore was never a striker and his game is to get up the right wing and cause havoc with his pace and to put balls into the box and i think he is very good at what he does. If Traore doesn't beat his man, he is well capable of doing a decent lay-off and assists. Castagne at right back hasn't got the pace to gallop and do what Traore can do. Would like to see Traore beat his man for pace a lot more and he does not use his pace enough for my liking.
posted by OWEN - Friday 16th January 2026, 9:13 PM He always looks promising but the promise is never realised. Get rid.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 17th January 2026, 7:53 AM In my opinion, the only thing Adama adds to Fulham is his wage bill. Agree with TTIN - get rid!
posted by MST (Moderator) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 8:10 AM Been utter waste saying this for months,up and down like a steam train and thats it goals ??? who me guv??? nah i just look good and it pays well .
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Saturday 17th January 2026, 1:37 PM We needed a steam train today and somebody on that side to put crosses in the box. Traore is not a striker! He is here to use his pace and put over some crosses which we failed to do for 90 minutes. Wake up!!!!!!
posted by OWEN - Saturday 17th January 2026, 5:00 PM We should get the striker with the broken arm cheap, tell him to play without falling on his ba arm.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 17th January 2026, 5:25 PM

As we’re away and Silva has said today Tete not ready. I say yes. Castagne better as wing back
posted by DMK (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 8:35 PM https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2026/january/15/team-news--king-in-contention--update-on-nigeria-trio/
posted by The Time Is Now - Friday 16th January 2026, 10:14 AM

I do not think Marco rated him other than as an impact sub and he has been forced to play him for whole game when he looks like the best player on the pitch and inspires others to play better as well. Most other players try to match his passing accuracy. He must sign him up for at least a season with an option for a second year. The fitness and training regimes in modern clubs improves the period in which most players can compete at a high standard.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 15th January 2026, 3:49 PM if we qualified for any of the european competitions he would be a very useful asset.
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 4:57 PM Of course Marco rates him otherwise he would not have been club captain for all of Marco’s tenure and half of Tom’s time with Fulham.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 5:26 PM Silva said Cairney and Wilson going nowhere this window, And Both could still get new contracts
posted by DMK (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 8:44 PM Cairney is maturing like fine wine and while he can still put in the performances like he has against Liverpool and Chelsea he must be retained. Plenty of skillful players carry on into their late 30's nowadays, I'd love to think Tom could be one of them and his comment about feeling weird in someone else's kit shows a level of loyalty seldom seen in the modern game. He's my Johnny Haynes Mk2. Stay as long as you like man. A real class operator who should really be part of Scotland's world cup squad.
posted by NRL (Guest) - Friday 16th January 2026, 2:43 AM Part of Scotland’s w/c squad? Is he that bad??!!!
posted by St George (Guest) - Friday 16th January 2026, 5:37 PM

Marco said today nice to Muniz back on grass but not back till feb, also Saturday to Early for Tete. But King could be involved
posted by DMK (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 8:41 PM

I’m with you MST , watched one episode and that was enough for me , total rubbish .
posted by Ian (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 12:07 PM Yes, I’m amazed that people still watch BBC news too. That’s what you’re talking about, right?
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 1:51 PM It may be good but it is sort of programme aimed at youngish idiots that I do not watch because I am neither of those things. In other words I do not want to watch it on principal.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 15th January 2026, 3:56 PM Even more of a curmudgeonly old git, I’ve never been strong enough to even turn it on . The trailers are bad enough. For all the traditionalists can I reckoned The Rake - The Gentleman’s London on YouTube. He visits all the top notch manufacturers in London, where we can still boast we make the best in the world. Purdy, Dunhill, Saville Rowe, Jermyn Street, Berry Bros and Rudd, Lobbs , Lloris and many others from handmade spectacles to umbrellas. Really fascinating stuff. For me anyway, lovely to see real craftsmen.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 5:51 PM I would never have watched the Traitors, until I was persuaded by a family member, to watch an episode of the celebrity's version, and I became quite involved in it. In my opinion, it is a highly entertaining and clever program, and it's easy to say it's rubbish, if you have never watched it, as I was of the same opinion. Any program is rubbish if you dissect it. I suggest you give it a go, and you might just be surprised.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 8:23 PM It disturbs me that radio 4 now treat pop music and the people who play it as serious subject to discuss. Two many children in this Country never grow up now and are stuck with childrens music consequently.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 17th January 2026, 10:55 AM

Watched a bit of semi finals thought both matches were very poor doubt any of our 3 players will be back in the uk before next Tuesday/Wednesday play off place on Saturday
posted by Chief (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 6:32 AM Bassey suspended.
posted by Dave (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 8:02 AM Hope the penalty hasn't ruined Chuk's confidence when he comes back next week!
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 8:52 AM Dave. Are you Herne Bay Dave?
posted by HBD. (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 8:56 AM No , not me .
posted by Dave (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 12:08 PM Cheers Dave.
posted by HBD (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 2:19 PM If Bassey is suspended, not a great problem. We have plenty of cover and it wouldn't the three or us any harm to give them a few weeks rest and recovery time. They deserve a break.
posted by OWEN - Saturday 17th January 2026, 1:33 AM

Bassey suspended for 3rd place off, so he can come home for Saturday, and don't allow Chucky to take penalties, even worse than Lookman. Where was Iwobi ?
posted by AC (Guest) - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 10:53 PM Bassey best rested. Leave Cuenca for the time being, hes doing a good job. Not bothered about Chucky penalty miss. He has barely been used in the tournament so he could be a real super sub at the moment.
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 5:50 PM Can't believe the Nigerian coach took off their talisman goal scorer before the penalty shootout. Expecting players to come on just to take penalties in such a crucial game doesn't wash with me. The coach made a poor judgement and it cost them.
posted by NRL (Guest) - Friday 16th January 2026, 2:49 AM

No harm in dreaming we all do it . But don’t expect and take it out on team and club we’re doing well in joy
posted by DMK (Guest) - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 10:13 AM Nice idea but be careful what you wish for. Our overriding priority must always be to preserve our place in the premier league. When you look at the problems facing Palace and Forest (I know there are other factors involved at both clubs as well) it's clear that Europe can place huge demands on a club without a large squad. Much as I would love to repeat our European tour I would hate it to be at the expense of our longer term development.
posted by Old Bloke (Guest) - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 10:22 AM We spend a couple of years in the Champions League that change our status as we would earn enough to double our player budget for that period. The manager should not tell the player that as it would make them nervous. I know it is a dream but real fans have to dream and hope at times they come true.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 12:54 PM Long term development??? wonder what that might be,nothing happened last season , so know one was bothered then, and this season ,not holding breath again.Our decent accadamy kids get lost in the system, so no long term development there ,not a single player was got to aid long term ,smith rowe sits on bench most of the games,no replacement for tete who is starting to get injuries,muniz very iffy raul now getting older , but wiser i may add,cairney again no back up ever thought of,very soft in middle,so dont hold out for any development at the cottage just the odd pick up ,kevin ,sess,.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 1:12 PM The one player we were negotiating for, Pepi, broke his arm in PSV's recent win after scoring so that deals a no go now
posted by NRL (Guest) - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 1:18 PM He was out most of last season with a bad knee. He’ll probably sign this week.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 6:10 PM After the last month we’ve had with luck we could have beat city they was out on there feet chelsea. Spurs. West Ham. Three derbys always harder reckon we can beat almost anybody now feel confident we will have our best ever finish unless of course we do what we do best make a cock up outof it
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 7:07 PM There’s more chance of me winning the lottery than ffc being relegated if anybody thinks differenly there welcome to put there money where there mouth is !
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 2:03 PM

We are better than Newcastle and would have given Man C a much closer game than they did.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 8:14 AM If you want to win something you will need to beat one of the top 4 teams!! so either accept we will never win anything or not be afraid to go head to head with the likes of Man City (who'd thought Palace could beat them in the FA cup final last year!).
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 9:19 AM In a one off game we can beat anyone, but it’s very hard for teams to beat top six clubs over two legs with the extra players they have. And it’s hard enough to get the closest decisions over one game v the big clubs. Let’s win the FAC??
posted by DMK (Guest) - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 10:09 AM

All Games in premiership hard why pick next 4 Leeds hard place to go Brighton good side we could win or lose anygame
posted by DMK (Guest) - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 9:05 PM Let's take each game as it comes, as there are no certain winners, or in fact losers, in the Premier League, as our last few games have proved, as none of us would predicted so many unbeaten games, including the FA Cup as well. We could just as easily lose our next four games. The only good thing is that we are not in a battle at the bottom.
posted by AC (Guest) - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 10:31 PM Come on believe, we are going to win the next four games because we are the PL form team and we are Fulham the greatest team in the World.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 8:16 AM

In the interview I watched, he said signings in January are not guaranteed.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 5:20 PM Why would we need to speculate in the January window?.Our PL status is assured, we have three top players coming back from Afcon, Kevin is starting to look the real deal , ESR is beginning to look like what we thought we bought a few years ago and Muniz will be back. January window is for panic buys we can wait for the summer when we will be a very attractive prospect for any decent player. Far more important to get Harry nailed down.
posted by Old Bloke (Guest) - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 6:17 PM It would be nice, I must admit, to have a new face in our squad, but at the moment, and the way we are playing, we don't have any need, for a new face, unless it was an exceptional player, and don't forget, next week we will have our AFCON trio back, plus the fact the Muniz must be nearly ready to return, and our main aim is to hold on to players that we have got, and to get new contracts for Harry Wilson, and more importantly Marco himself.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 6:39 PM Do you really think Muniz is out short/medium solution? Raul is brilliant and he oozes quality. Muniz doesn’t have the same quality around the pitch. We need a new (quality) striker and a replacement for Adama, and get Wilson’s signature on a new contract.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 6:57 PM Just two points i would like to comment on; the jan window is not that important and if not desperate, it is better to wait for the summer window. John C, Raul is brilliant and he oozes class? His goal for minutes on the pitch is poor and you could say that Wilson who is our highest scorer on 9 goals is the classier player. I am not knocking Jimenez too much because he does score some important goals for us but at the age of 34 Jimenez and 90 minutes is a stretch to much for him and maybe in the odd match he will take one of those goal scoring opportunities that comes his way. Muniz has missed chances just like Jimenez on the pitch and we complain.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 8:34 PM No player contracts end in this period so you have to buy people out of their contracts or look for people who have been out of contract since at least the summer. This is not easy so takes time. We may sign some players but no guarantees.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 8:53 PM Hard window only sign if right player comes available. Like to see Wilson and Sessegnon sign new deals before end of season
posted by DMK (Guest) - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 9:10 PM We could win our next ten matches ??? were do we stop dreaming , no players in, no contract for wilson or marco yet , is it same old fulham or the dawning of a new age ?????
posted by pointless (Guest) - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 12:25 PM Tricky one Wilson in the form of his life scored some great goals but raul is pure class and looking back he’s scored some cracking goals
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Thursday 15th January 2026, 2:24 PM

https://www.tui.co.uk/flight
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 1:27 PM I think most/all of the games are on normal tv - itv 3 or something.its like channel 108, 109 or 110 on my virgin tv.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 1:35 PM It’s on channel E4 !
posted by Jim (Guest) - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 1:36 PM Newcastle v Manchester City on ITV...
posted by Ben O'Gun. (Guest) - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 1:57 PM Thank you one and all.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 4:42 PM

Why do you want to draw ffc, as it would be the end of your cup run.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 5:12 PM Please let it be small bentford , our Harry owns them !
posted by Bee Swatter (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 5:30 PM No thanks that would be so boring. Tiago off to a bigger club soon just like Watkins, Toney, Mbuemo and Wisa
posted by Boring (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 5:45 PM Harry won’t be a Fulham player by then
posted by Bee Bop (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 5:45 PM You hope lol !
posted by Bee Swatter (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 5:55 PM Come on Macclesfield.
posted by New Macclesfield Fan (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 6:47 PM Stoke away... good bye to Wembley!
posted by Buzzn. (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 6:49 PM Not a bad draw at all, for us, but pity the poor Bees, with an embarrassing defeat coming up. If Macclesfield can beat Palace, they must have an even better chance against just an ordinary side like Brentford. Overall it is, in my opinion, a really awful and uninteresting draw. It's a pity that Brighton are away to Liverpool, as they deserved better after beating Manure yesterday, doing us all a favour.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 7:03 PM Put out a strong team we should be in round 5, again!
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 7:09 PM Buzzn, you need help , phone Wembley 21 21 21 !
posted by Ted (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 7:40 PM Ted...Bees + Wembley.Cottagers - Wembley.
posted by Buzzn. (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 8:36 PM Buzzn, please dream on. If we did have the misfortune of meeting you at Wembley, you would have to bring a big hanky, as there will be lots of tears, all the way back to your Leggoland weeny ground. It's all pointless, as you will be gone by then anyway.
posted by AC (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 8:52 PM Buzzn, did you get through on that phone number I gave you ? If not please keep trying cos I wouldn’t want you having a meltdown with all the stress you’re going through , good luck sonny .
posted by Ted (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 9:18 PM We are good at away games now. Strong team strong performance.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 9:35 AM Know one club he won’t go to LITTLE BEE !!
posted by Ipotombi (Guest) - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 7:15 PM

The issue with these contract issues, we only ever one side of the story. I guess the board and owners are judged on the result, only. We never ever sign players at the beginning of the window, so may have to wait another 3 weeks. Is the Marco contract issue as simple as transfers? Likewise, what would you say if Wilson asked for a £150k a week contract. We don’t know what goes on behind the scenes and if it’s always the owners fault. But I agree - results are slow coming!
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 5:45 PM The transfer window ends 2nd February today is the 13th January, no rush. We do not buy everyone who is available, just ones Marco can see potential in. That takes time and consideration particularly in this window where you have to get someone out of a contract and that is not an easy negotiation.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 9:41 AM

You know we never sign anyone until the last hour of the last day of the window. Wilson won’t be going anywhere - Silva said as much.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Monday 12th January 2026, 2:05 PM Anyone taking odds?
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 2:09 PM Silva & Wilson hav'n a laugh!
posted by El Contracto. (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 3:17 PM I am sure the Club are getting on with the business and ignoring all these silly rumours.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 9:43 AM

If you had to commentate on a match going knowhere for 99 minutes would you not have to have a lot of fillers.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 13th January 2026, 9:46 AM

Were you still complaining about VAR when Wilson’s goal against Liverpool was given after a VAR review, which would have been disallowed by the referee? Thought not…
posted by Tailgater (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 11:15 AM I prefer modernism to olfashionisness.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 11th January 2026, 11:21 AM Var is still someone’s opinion of a situation by someone seated 50. Miles away with his mates who surely can’t agree if you sat 5 people down to discuss a pen or a foul how Often would it be an unanimous yes can’t even trust offsides now by the way did not agree with Var decisions at Stamford bridge neither did most of pundits we seem to get raw deals most of the time LETVTHE REF DECIDE EQUALS OUT OVER ASEASON must be a cfc policy to argue over every goal given against them thuoght they was over zealous
posted by Ipitommbi (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 1:28 PM Tailgater , you do post the biggest load of BS on here !
posted by Jim (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 2:34 PM New ways not always the. Best var proves this
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 7:32 PM Talgaterwas you still complaining after chelsea decisions long after. I was !!
posted by Ipotomi (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 7:36 PM

You got it - the pitches and regulations are quite different today compared to the seventies, which meant different types of players were excelling in the seventies compared to now. One really should consider two games; one where a 2026 team is taken back to play then, and the other where a Seventies team is asked to play now. The team containing players developed for its era would win. (A team playing now and containing Norman Hunter would be down to 10 men within minutes!)
posted by peterjeremy - Sunday 11th January 2026, 10:31 AM Fitness, technique, skill set, tactics,pace of the game today for me, means a team of old really wouldn’t have a chance against a comparable PFL team. Think players on balance probably take it more seriously today too. Much more at stake financially so a totally different mindset. Individual players of class would I’m pretty certain adapt to the modern game but it would take a lot of game time.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 12:51 PM Peter makes some very good points. Could you imagine how the Don Revie Leeds team would fair?
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 12:54 PM Leeds not the only villains most teams had hatchet men in them
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 1:30 PM By the way they had some great players in there side
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 1:31 PM I reckon if a modern ref was in charge of the 1970 Cup final between Leeds and Chelsea, it would have finished four aside and Ron Harris would be just about eligible for parole.
posted by Old Bloke (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 2:10 PM These days a player is touched, he screams and falls dramatically holding his face and the ref books the player who had the nerve to touch him. Ron Harris would kick a player six foot in the air and the ref would ignore it. Football has changed mainly for the better, but I hate this acting and trickey that modern players get away with. The other things I hate is arguing about free kicks, corners and throw ins when the players know the decision is right. I also hate all this wrestling that goes on in the box for set pieces.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 11th January 2026, 2:27 PM The question is the level of football skills in the 70’s today compare with today. I think no better than league one. But a good point is what if you put the current Man City team in the 70’s how would they fair. I think they can still win 12-0! Yes they’d be kicked but the speed and technical skills mean they can make Norman Hunters and his mates running around like headless chickens.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 3:04 PM Very true but very enjoyable
posted by Ipiyombi (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 7:38 PM Think pep and co would complain a lot about the pitches. Great leveller dont know how city would enjoy a wet night at elland road with Norman hunter big jack billy bremner Allan clarke and they could all play a bit
posted by Ipoyombi (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 7:47 PM

Seems daft to let him go at the moment he could get in any squad outside top 4 give him another year unless he gets an offer to good to turn down ( he could do a great job fora club like Wrexham plus a couple of better quality players there not far of it
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 1:38 PM If Marco is offered a deal which give him a big pay rise and £200m to spend on players per season, will his decision be difficult? Football is a business and loyalty does not exist.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 11th January 2026, 2:31 PM

We can give him a big pay rise but we cannot give him any more money to spend on players.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 12th January 2026, 1:25 PM

What ?
posted by Ted (Guest) - Saturday 10th January 2026, 8:39 PM I think that Palhina, wouldn't be good enough to grace our team at present, and he is a liability when he constantly fouls, and adds to his card count. He must think that he is a swashbucler from the Musketeers with his new look, which I think looks stupid. Areola at West Ham would make another good Musketeer. They ought to concentrate on their football, instead of worrying about their looks.
posted by AC (Guest) - Saturday 10th January 2026, 8:40 PM If Palinha re-signs and there is a strong possibility, i think he will score more goals than Berg and Lukic put together. Villa have the beating of us and most prem teams at the moment.
posted by OWEN - Saturday 10th January 2026, 9:40 PM He’s become a headless chicken. Maybe on a free transfer.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Saturday 10th January 2026, 11:33 PM To be fair, he is not suited to the spurs tactics. He’d suit us because we depend on an anchor man in the middle to hold the fort. We don’t necessary need him to bring the ball forward. But we have Berge. So the question is how much better he is than Berge. I think it’s marginal. Palhingais a better tackler but Berge can hold the ball better. So I can’t see us bringing him back as we don’t really need a cover for Berge.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Saturday 10th January 2026, 11:48 PM The more they rubbish Palinha at Tottenham is the more they wind him up and some of the pundits are giving him stick. A cut down price will be in our favour and i think Marco will bring him back. That's how we operate and we have many players signed under the radar over the years. The difference about Palinha is that we know he can score goals. The evidence is there about Palinha and his game is not just about stopping, he can also drive forward and score good goals which is a rare thing now. Yes' we know a bit about his yellow card problems but we can work with that like we did in the past. I disagree that a player is washed up and finished for the knackers yard at 30 and the one true thing what the likes of Palinha need is love and a hand around his shoulder and i believe in Marco to bring him back to his best. We got a little bit of magic from Willian who we thought was washed up and he was past 30 and we can get the best from Palinha in the years he has left if he comes back.
posted by OWEN - Sunday 11th January 2026, 1:35 AM He’s only a decent player now, not what he was. Don’t forget he left a couple of years ago. Certainly not worth a multi million pound transfer and huge wages. He wasn’t even a particularly good goalscorer if that’s the argument for signing him. If he can be had on a Sessegnon type transfer then it’d be good business but I’d make do with is there already.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 2:10 AM Presume you did not watch the spurs match seemed like his old self
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 2:12 PM When we played for us him we had few class players so he looked good. Whose place would he fill now as we have a squad full of class players?
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 11th January 2026, 2:36 PM He was totally outclassed in yesterday’s game Ipi, looked like a little boy lost.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 3:35 PM The Time is Now' yes we have a few more quality players now but not many quality goal scorers. Except for Harry Wilson who is our highest goal-scorer so far. Some say that Palinha scored some okay-ish goals but i say look again at his goals and some in very important moments. Just look at how many shots some from 20 yards from the likes of Castagne yesterday? Talk about quality? Lukic has not produced anything of quality shooting from distance and these are the players you guys say are above Palinha for quality. The likes of Lukic, Berg, and Castagne are uniche and they each bring something special for us to the table but sadly they don't have a shooting boot that can come up with those kind of thunderbolts Palinha can deliver. Why are we searching or looking for in every transfer window? We want and we need goals! If there is a smidgin of a chance that Palinha and his dodgy tash is available, i hope we can get him.
posted by OWEN - Sunday 11th January 2026, 6:17 PM I think he averages a goal every ten games. Not exactly Pal of the Rovers.
posted by Paddy O’Doors (Guest) - Monday 12th January 2026, 9:26 AM

I'm sorry, but Kevin is dreadful. He may come good now the monkey is off his back, but I doubt it.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Saturday 10th January 2026, 9:55 PM You don’t know what you’re talking about !
posted by Jim (Guest) - Saturday 10th January 2026, 10:13 PM I think that Kevin will prove himself over a period of time, and some of his skills are quite delightful, and he will become a top favourite, just wait and see.
posted by Alan B (Guest) - Saturday 10th January 2026, 11:33 PM Sadly i think Kevin would have been taken off by most managers in this game but that goal will give him a lot more confidence.
posted by OWEN - Sunday 11th January 2026, 1:56 AM I have a lot of faith in Kevin.. He is starting to bloom.. Up until now he has been a bit like a jigsaw but all the pieces are now fitting together.. Crack on Kevin..
posted by Rob Clark (Guest) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 2:39 PM Kevin gets in the box a lot if he receives the ball there and slams it into the net most times he will become a hero. Now he has scored he will be looking for ways do keep doing it. He is class and we will soon see what that means.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 12th January 2026, 8:02 AM Think when Kevin settles in he will be an handfull
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Wednesday 14th January 2026, 7:28 PM

We have gained experience and confidence and know how to beat teams and hold onto leads. It helps that Harry Wilson is playing as well as he ever had. The team also has great belief about themselves. The cup is a good example as Marco has shown us how to win difficult cup games, something we have been bad at before he came. Silver substitutions were brilliant today and completely changed the game in our favour. It took the manager a little while to find our best tactics and our best team at the beginning of the season. Also the first ten result of the season produce odd results as some players take a long time to get match fit after the break. The players are just young men and some will behave better during the summer break. Now Kevin has scored his first goal he will want to score a lot more and I think he will.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 10th January 2026, 5:37 PM Personally I’m not sure there needs to be much analysis. The fixtures didn’t fall well for us and in the main, we lost the games we’d expect to lose and won the games we’d expect to win. Think I posted this at the time.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Saturday 10th January 2026, 9:24 PM Winning games gives you confidence and our confidence is high now and long may it continue and charge us up the table.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 11th January 2026, 9:51 AM MST, would you care to elaborate a little on your point that we have won what we expected to win etc? For example, I don’t think Fulham fans were all that optimistic when key players were selected for AFCON, yet of late we’ve seen some great Fulham performances. Every fan of every club under threat of relegation thinks playing us is their best opportunity for 3 points. The media like to focus on difficulties experienced by other clubs rather than comment on Fulham’s achievements and spirit.
posted by peterjeremy - Sunday 11th January 2026, 10:48 AM You missed my point PJ, I was referring to earlier in the season when near the foot of the table.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 11th January 2026, 5:38 PM Make no mistake guy's, the Boro forward i can't recall his name at the moment should have buried that chance for 2-2. We were a touch fortunate and yes there is a small element of luck and good fortune in football. We are not invincible and we still have our Fulhamish weaknesses and traits. Let's just move on to the next round and try to tighten up at the back. Middlesboro played very well and they just didn't take their chances, other teams will if we don't wake up. Saying all that, we cn only beat what is in front of us and we are doing so i say, give ourselves a pat on the back but don't get carried away...
posted by OWEN - Sunday 11th January 2026, 6:28 PM