LOL, tempting to reply to yours, Lester but i will decline. Too many long posts from me. Will just concentrate on our next game and whoever we put out, i hope they do well. COME ON FULHAM!!!!
posted by OWEN - Friday 30th October 2026, 3:14 PM

LOL, Brentford Boy, thanks but no thanks, i would rather be miserable supporting Fulham.
posted by OWEN - Friday 30th October 2026, 3:11 PM Okay Owen, as long as you are happy to be miserable. But i'm always here if you need to switch your energy supplier
posted by Brentford boy (Guest) - Friday 30th October 2026, 3:17 PM What about MST?
posted by Brentford boy (Guest) - Friday 30th October 2026, 3:43 PM Where were you when you were sh1t ;0)
posted by MST (Moderator) - Friday 30th October 2026, 4:30 PM Not a definitive no then MST?
posted by Brentford boy (Guest) - Friday 30th October 2026, 4:53 PM MST , they still are s**t , and strangely obsessed with us .
posted by Mick (Guest) - Friday 30th October 2026, 5:01 PM Are you happy with Fulham Mick? Would you like to move away?
posted by Brentford boy (Guest) - Friday 30th October 2026, 5:15 PM Strange why a small Brentford fan would be interested in our fantastic club.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Friday 30th October 2026, 8:28 PM We’ll take that kid Donovan you have on loan with the Blades if you’re not careful. Now kiss mommy goodnight and back to your room.
posted by Californian - Friday 30th October 2026, 8:32 PM

Why did you say cant buy a striker until we sell munez in a post further down,?what does he do,? if we sold him he aint going to be missed is he so why pay his wages/.Munez hardly fill in for any one.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Friday 30th October 2026, 1:05 PM

We can only get rid of Muniz if we can get at a replacement scoring striker but they are very rare. I hope the Spanish players turnout good but with any young players you are taking a big risk they must all work tremendously hard to turn themselves into top Premier League players. A lot of young players do not have that in them, why so many players with obvious talent not make it and end up in lower divisions where life is much easier.
posted by The Time Is Now - Friday 30th October 2026, 8:42 AM

What does our manager know about experienced Premier League players? He knows a lot about young Spanish players. Though of course the manager should only be an influencer in who we purchase as that is not part of his job description which makes it difficult to know why we acquired all those unproven young Spaniards. Part of the deal to sign him perhaps.
posted by The Time Is Now - Friday 30th October 2026, 1:12 PM

As my name implies LTS, it stands for, Long Time Supporter, I have been following Fulham, since the mid forties, so I have watched Fulham loads and loads of times. Obviously I have seen us play some highly entertaining, and good football sides, but my goodness I have seen some absolutely dire matches, of which last night's match was one. I am no doubt repeating myself, but when we were struggling in the lower leagues, and nearly ended in the Southern at one time. The only way I could stop watching Fulham, was to become a referee, and I was lucky enough to become and Isthmian league referee, and along the way in different competitions, I actually refereed the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Brentford, and yes Fulham at CC, which was a dream, believe me. If some of you younger guys are fed up with watching Fulham at the moment, take up the whistle, as it is a brilliant career.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 6:38 PM It seems that I have been watching Fulham, almost as long a LTS, and for the most of those years, apart from a couple of promotions, we have achieved very little. In the old days my friends and myself, used to go the Fulham one Saturday, then Chelsea the next, and out of the two, I chose to become a Fulham fan over Chelsea, and that was probably a big mistake, but I'm stuck with it now. I'm getting more frustrating on a match by match, the way that we have thrown away points, by not having a regular goal scorer, in fact I think this is one of the worst seasons ever, for poor strikers. Muniz will never make it now, and we should play without him, even be on the bench. We have no alternative but to play Garcia, as we have absolutely no other choice. That's how bad it is, and we will be extremely lucky to avoid the drop this season.
posted by AC (Guest) - Friday 30th October 2026, 10:48 AM Great shout LTS. Did it for 15 years and loved it. Mostly.
posted by Californian - Friday 30th October 2026, 8:45 PM

Spuds or small bentford ? Why would he lower his standards?
posted by Mick (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 4:20 PM Keeps bringing on Muniz? Rich, our bench guys hardly get a look in and when they get minutes, we expect miracles. Past players coming off the bench were classed as super-subs or impact players and the most famous one was Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Kevin was atrocious with his corners coming on last night and i agree not good enough service for those waiting for a decent delivery late on. We know Kevin is better than that and others. I think there is a deep resentment amongst our bench players and the blame for it is down to Arbeloa who is obviously not good in man management. Believe it or not we need all our bench players to be content and yes, they need to step up when they come on. What happens if the likes of Josh King gets injured 12 weeks like Saka of Arsenal? They are a bigger squad than ours and they can still play and get results but we will be in trouble and i suspect we might be in trouble now? That said, we are showing good form against the likes of Man Utd and Liverpool and it is a mystery why we can't batter naff teams like Crystal Palace. It was not so long ago that Marco Silva had gotten results with the likes of Kevin Smith Rowe etc so they can't be bad players overnight. This is down to Arbeloa and he needs to fix it before the January window. In the meantime, there might be a need to cal upon these bench guys.
posted by OWEN - Thursday 29th October 2026, 5:06 PM

A bit drastic NRL. Why not revert to the U21s?
posted by MST (Moderator) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 3:49 PM The whole game has soured for me and they all think they're so important. I'm done
posted by NRL (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 4:14 PM I only got to look at the highlights. I would like to add a little bit of balance to what appears to be somewhat over critical view points coming in from some sectors. We are defending well, we are showing nice touches in midfield, we are creating chances. It is apparent that we are not finishing off those chances, We must go into the Villa game with what we have. Therefore, the manager needs to really show some fortitude amongst those tasked with the job of scoring goals for that Villa game.[ A rocket under their posteriors[. That part of the job should have been done already.
posted by Giles Richardson (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 4:31 PM LOL. NRL announced his departure in no uncertain terms, and went. Next thing is he came back to re-announce his departure. NRL would you like to respond to this or have you gone away? Either way you have become somewhat unreliable.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 4:36 PM NRL will be fine, we all have these moments and give him space, he will return in his own good time. He put a lot of time and effort into Fulham and he loves Fulham.
posted by OWEN - Thursday 29th October 2026, 5:12 PM Oh yes sorry Owen. Here we go........are you going to be okay NRL? Somebody vouch for him and tell me he will be fine. Will you.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 5:19 PM You’ve made it 70 years and NOW you’re done? Because of a cup match?
posted by Californian - Friday 30th October 2026, 8:39 PM

Sell Kevin, ESR, Andersen, Jedi, Palacios, Angel, Larsen, Garcia and Muñiz and we might be able to afford one!!
posted by MST (Moderator) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 3:46 PM The patient is terminal.
posted by Dave Kildare (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 4:03 PM How much money are you putting in MST? Or don't you love the club as much as Mr Khan? You keep prodding away for more and more expenditure, on who? Give us a name, lets see if he is available and how much he costs and you can bring your digital check book and help out. Or you can shut the f--k up about other peoples money. With all due non respect.
posted by Paul Gillan (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 5:02 PM You need to learn some manners Paul.
posted by Jim (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 5:15 PM I apologise unreservedly. I have heard your concern for my needs, please accept my sincere and humble apology. That outburst was wrong and I have learned lots of manners since posting it.
posted by Paul Gillan (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 5:26 PM Think you might be replying to Jim’s original post not my TIC comment. Keep up Paul!
posted by MST (Moderator) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 7:08 PM im losing track. how do you do it?
posted by Paul Gillan (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 7:30 PM i ain't just doing this support your club keepy uppy you know! I'm doing the washing up and reading Ulysses at the same time.
posted by Paul Gillan (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 7:37 PM To be fair I only really played Sunday pub league level but if I ever took 2 corners like Kevin I would be banned from taking anymore,£30 plus million so overpriced as with most of the squad
posted by Chief (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 9:05 PM Look the corner takers should train at least one day a week at the cottage on just corners. With that slope up and short run up, surely to god that makes sense.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 10:16 PM Yep all that lot would fit in at birmingham/ leicester, so lets have an auction in january..
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Friday 30th October 2026, 2:05 PM

We agree again Bish and it’s not even a leap year lol.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 3:47 PM just a card will do , ho/ho.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Friday 30th October 2026, 2:02 PM

Our first 11 not that bad I count Sessegnon in that with Robinson playing poorly. What we did find out some of Marco high prised signings are not willing to fight for a place and can’t moan when not picked.. easy to say in hindsight but a couple of youngsters deserved to be in squad Zepa looked good in early round v Wimbledon and scoring goals in u21s and Casey also scoring goals and looks talented
posted by DMK (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 9:30 AM Lazlos Tibor. You have picked the Mr Hyde team.
posted by Spizzo'53. (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 9:57 AM What about Loupalo-Bi..scored for Fleetwood against Arssnal. Can't see any of our current strikers doing that.
posted by MGW (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 11:49 AM MGW. I think you know.
posted by Dino (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 5:06 PM He doesn't speak Spanish?
posted by MGW (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 7:21 PM Stanfield v Muniz, the wrong decision was made and sold the wrong player.
posted by W (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 9:47 PM

Both Robinson and later Kevin were very disappointing. I can't see how Garcia can score with service from those two.
posted by peterjeremy - Thursday 29th October 2026, 9:01 AM Apparently Palace made ten changes from the team that played in the previous league team - and that ‘stronger’ team had lost their previous 5 games anyway. I think the Palace manager must be worried. He had put out the much weaker side to focus on the Premier, and now he has the problem of being in the Cup as well!
posted by peterjeremy - Thursday 29th October 2026, 9:30 AM We over ran Palace in the first half but kept missing good chances. They scored when our reserve centre back made a mistake Apparently he cannot understand why he was dropped when he was playing so brilliantly. People delude themselves all the time. Do not know what has happened to Robinson, he seems to have lost it as well. Are all these younger players upsetting the older ones?
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 29th October 2026, 9:49 AM Peterjeremy; Gonzalo believe or not gets chances week in and week out without the services of Kevin who was poor last night. That was a point blank header he should be doing better with no excuses.
posted by OWEN - Thursday 29th October 2026, 10:23 AM Not a bad shout, Owen, and I agree with your comments in your earlier post below - wouldn’t most people? But I would maintain myself that Garzalo was so surprised when a decent ball comes in he is really caught by surprise!
posted by peterjeremy - Thursday 29th October 2026, 10:47 AM Gonzalo, sorry
posted by peterjeremy - Thursday 29th October 2026, 10:47 AM After watching Brighton hammer Palace 5-0 a week ago, I thought that this time we had a big chance of beating our jinx team, but then I wasn't anticipating AA putting out such a poorly selected team. At one stage he said that he would field stronger sides in cup matches, and not use them for training purposes. What is it with this small competition is used by most clubs to field reserves . Look at City and Brighton. Bournemouth who have been struggling in the Premier League, suddenly score 3 goals in consecutive matches. Can you ever see us scoring more than 1 goal in any match ? No neither can I. If Muniz or Robinson are not left out on Saturday, I dread to imagine the outcome. Take a mortgage out and back Villa, as that bet would be as safe as houses ! !
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 11:04 AM Muniz and Kevin will not play against Villa on Saturday. Robinson? Sess still banned, he will play.
posted by OWEN - Thursday 29th October 2026, 11:26 AM It's still the same useless transfer policy from Tony Jnr & Mr Talbot...
posted by bigboy4651/0 (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 11:34 AM

Agree Robinson coming from deep can use his pace. He has not got ability to play so high up not a great crosser of the ball can’t shoot. If not for his pace properly wouldn’t have made it as a footballer. Sessegnon has a much better football brain. As for Muniz we had all the ball and he doesn’t help the midfield with his movement if he so much wanted a start he should at least be showing some energy. All I can say is the players who wanted a place after wanting a chance let the manager down and can’t complain now when not in side showed little effort
posted by DMK (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 8:58 AM The best forwards go where they think they can score even if they may get hurt. Muniz seems to shy away from danger. He never gets in the right place to score unless by accident.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 29th October 2026, 9:53 AM We offerd Jimenez a new year contract he wanted to go back to wolves is now only on bench in championship. Same as Wilson offered him 2 year deal he got offerd a 4 year deal for Leeds on a big wage which at the end will make him 34 we wouldn’t match it and his getting little game time
posted by DMK (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 10:08 AM To be fair to Jimenez, he is getting on a bit now and maybe at age 35, games are catching up with him. He had a lively World Cup and he played a lot for Mexico. I also think it would be the same outcome if Jimenez had stayed with Fulham, a bench player.
posted by OWEN - Thursday 29th October 2026, 11:35 AM Jiminez Bench player behind our two world class centre forwards. At least he could play others in, when he had the ball. We all know Anderson is no longer capable. We all know Robinson likes to run into space and not receive the ball in a forward position. We all despair as Muniz as a striker who will score goals. We all saw Tete playing at 50% of what he used to. We all saw Palacious not ready at the level required. We all saw the 2 corners by Kevin at Sunday football level when there was a chance of an equaliser. Why did we not start with our first team and then bring these clowns on when in front. Ask AA he might be able to help with your car, or if you have a drink problem.
posted by denny (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 7:36 PM

Palace didn't have a single corner...part of our game plan?
posted by Krebs. (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 6:58 AM

It dosnt matter people going on about Robinson, we are just not good enough, especialy against a piss poor palace team. I dont want to have a go at AA, but if that was strongest team available, then we are in the s**t. He is just not good enough for our club, this was a chance missed tonight
posted by Bob (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:21 PM To be honest we had 3 golden chances in the 1st 20 minutes and we didn’t take them,Palce are definitely our bogey team at the cottage,if you don’t take your chances you won’t win games.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:23 PM Be honest would we really have any chance of winning this cup?
posted by Chief (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:24 PM Robbo had a shocker. We Made chances but didn’t take them, again. Rodders looks shot, never got into the game and fell over at the slightest touch. Palace played the fake injury card, which actually got them their goal. We desperately need a target man who can worry defences. Currently we play well but are toothless. Like we’ve been since Mitro…
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:31 PM It's not our centre forward it's the delivery in to the box from open play or from a set piece We are to slow in the build up we dont cross the ball quick enough we pass the ball to much when a cross early on we be the better option
posted by Fulham (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:51 PM This is a fair summary of the game tonight Fulham guest and it's as simple as you say it.
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 11:03 PM All we accomplished by not rotating the squad is setting up getting smoked at Villa on Saturday. Forget the cups this year. Survival should be the ONLY concern.
posted by Californian - Thursday 29th October 2026, 12:28 AM Please don’t label people as Muniz haters. Muniz to put no finer point on it is useless, as tonight performance showed, yet again. It’s not everyone else that is out of step, it is you. If you wish to continue to fly in the face of the facts, that’s your prerogative, but don’t label fans who patently see things for what they are as haters.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 2:34 AM Mortlake, the likes of Muniz and Kevin are coming on cold and not played football in a long while now and believe it or not it can take a while to warm up and get into the game of football.It's not just me, fans shout for Muniz because Gonzalo who plays every week is worse than Muniz. And for the record Muniz was Marco's pet project and he would have played him more often. The biggest fact is that the Spanish contingent, Arbeloa recruitments are not ready or even good enough for this league and that's his fault he picked them. Marco's choices are not useless and players such as Kevin Muniz and Smith Rowe are reacting poorly because they don't get regular games. The simple answer is to drop Kevin Rowe and Muniz and carry on with Arbeloa's first eleven and everyone is happy. Nuff said!!!
posted by OWEN - Thursday 29th October 2026, 10:40 AM

Fans sing for Muniz because there is more expectation from a poor signing in Gonzalo who is too weak and not big enough to survive in this league. Muniz is Marco's project and he would have gotten more game time which he needs. I get where we are going and we bench Muniz and bring back Gonzalo next game against Villa and everyone is happy.
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:14 PM Muniz is a pub player , in fact not good enough to play for a pub , get rid asap!
posted by Mick (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:20 PM And Garcia? Any better? Nope
posted by Californian - Thursday 29th October 2026, 12:29 AM At least Garcia tries to create something.
posted by Mick (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 7:26 AM Garcia could still come good young and good footballer he shouldn’t have to play every game when learning about premiership and new country but Muniz is so poor and has been since his good patch couple of seasons ago. So Garcia has to play
posted by DMK (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 9:12 AM Garcia could still come good young and good footballer he shouldn’t have to play every game when learning about premiership and new country but Muniz is so poor and has been since his good patch couple of seasons ago. So Garcia has to play
posted by DMK (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 9:13 AM And there you have it….the Spanish new recruits are not at Premiership level. But surely this could have been assessed when they were under consideration. Responsability lies beyond the manager. Several FFC officials must have been involved in supporting the Manager’s choices. Some degree of accountability should exist for such failures!!!
posted by Rob (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 1:33 PM

Couldn’t agree more.if steps aren’t taken immediately we will be relegated. Drop into the bottom three and we will stay there.
posted by Observer (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:30 PM Unless your new manager can play striker as well, it just doesn’t matter. With this squad, we will be bouncing in and out of the relegation zone for the next six months regardless of manager. They’re just not that good.
posted by Californian - Thursday 29th October 2026, 12:24 AM

Berge i would keep.
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:26 PM I wish someone could explain what he brings to us? He slows the game and has he ever had a shot on target?
posted by NRL (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 3:34 AM Berge plays well with Charles, but reverts to his old self with someone else.
posted by W (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 8:02 AM Berge one of our better players , last night not his fault movement in front of him was so bad
posted by DMK (Guest) - Thursday 29th October 2026, 9:18 AM

We need strikers that can score goals. We are rubbish going forward.
posted by Jim (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 9:42 PM

What’s the point of any of them? Only. King, Bobb, Bassey, Berger and Cairney have shown any class. The rest are to put no fine point on it this is pathetic. Most everything is wrong, tactics, execution and commitment.
posted by Mortlake - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 9:21 PM I’ve rarely seen are a more aimless performance from a Fulham team. Pathetic.
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 9:31 PM Owen can you now concede that Muniz is rubbish
posted by Brain Doctor (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 9:36 PM If that was the strongest team available, god help us, also yet again, Anderson let in the forward, out him, along with the manager
posted by Bob (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 9:40 PM Shocking performance so many players didn’t show up,how much was Kevin? Cant even take a corner!Robinson had he’s worst game ever in a Fulham shirt.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 9:41 PM BrainDoctor' what about that point blank weak header from Gonzalo? Not many played well. build-ups too slow for starters.
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 9:49 PM I will never stop supporting but I’m afraid I am being stretched to the limits with the current manager and his poor team selections and tactics.
posted by Kernow320 (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 9:49 PM The only good thing about tonight, was that I didn't waste my time going. Have we ever seen a worst performance from Robinson in his whole career. He was atrocious. It's a mystery to me how we can never beat Palace at CC, but seldom lose at Selhurst. It's just got to be a psychological thing, as we are always the better side, but fail to win.
posted by AC (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:01 PM Can only agree with concensus of opinions given, we were 'dire' as stats will show.. 75% possession, something like 22 shots with only 3 on target?? There is a fine line between unlucky and sloppy, but tonight we were sloppy! Cannot blame G.K. for their goal, super strike from a known talent, can blame why ball got to him as in build up we were lax again in clearing original attack. Strikers will only score if given service to do so either through channels or flanks, but no such service given. Cannot help but feel 'sorry' for A.A. in self believing that he could manage a premier league side, but 'angry' at FFC board for placing this club and its loyal supporters of many years in its present position.. In 8 weeks, its Christmas, we need at that stage to be around 12th in the table, or I fear we will be gone?
posted by lester (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:24 PM Good post Lester and at the end of the day only a cup game so damage limitations. Bring the lively and industrious Josh King back next league game and more cohesion with first eleven. Maybe the combination of too many players coming in stone cold off bench, didn't work out, we've seen this before. Maybe if we leave on Bobb and bring on King to play in combination would have been better? Somehow Arbeloa and subs not giving the desired effect, its on him.
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:39 PM

Nketiah wasn't even in the game until he came up with that one. Gotta admit that i would have liked us to have signed Nketiah from Arsenal. Sometimes you only need one chance you take it and i wold back him every time against a Andersen who is sometimes too slow to react.
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 11:00 PM

Are you looking for a decent manager? I might be able to help. He won't be cheap. But let me know if you are still looking, I can get you the best.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 11:11 AM No I just found out he is not prepared to move anywhere. And 99% of all his loyal fans would never let him go. Sorry.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 11:31 AM Man Utd do find decent managers who have been expensive, but in this climate you are not gifted the time and space you really need to build a solid and super team like in the past. Fergie was fortunate that they didn't sack him before things turned for the better. Arbeloa is decent enough for our level but a touch inexperienced in our climate and league but we can work on that. Yes' we know about Thomas Frank and he would get us so far and a touch further up the league and he has experience in bringing youth forward etc. Shahid Khan is worth 13 billion plus but we are sensible and Khan won't gamble and risk financial oblivion and that's how the cookie crumbles. Arbeloa was gifted a decent enough budget and maybe some promoted teams and teams around us have spent slightly more than us. Arbeloa made his choice and we were excited for the signings from Real Madrid. Arbeloa is determined to make a success out of Gonzalo by hook or by crook and I sincerely hope his darling project works for him and more importantly for us Fulham. I am not convinced that Gonzalo will be prolific in this league and no amount of 'i told you so' will convince me because he is too slight and small to be prolific in this league. There are better than him here now and they are not prolific. I am ready, eager and waiting to hear the 'i told you so's from Tibor if Gonzalo scores a brace against Palace but sadly, it ain't gonna happen against the better teams. I talk about Muniz because there are no alternatives except our big young German waiting in the wings. January is the window to put mistakes right and i hope Arbeloa gets the time needed to see his project grow and if it does, we are quids in. This game tonight is a cup match and traditionally, we can give our first eleven a rest but Arbeloa chooses not to rest players. I hope things work out and we get no injuries like the Arsenal who have Saka out for up to twelve weeks. In our predicument i suppose it makes no difference concerning injuries because the likes of Kevin are good enough in my opinion, to replace injured players and that might even be a blessing in disguise. We are a team and i strongly believe that bench players should be given minutes and time, time just like Gonzalo is enjoying out there week in and week out. Good luck and all the best and i hope it works out for Arbeloa and the benefits will be all Fulhams and i will eat a box of humble pie, or make it mince pies...
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 2:48 PM

Should be a steady Fulham win. Can't wait for the game. What a refreshing and upbeat mood around the faithful fans right now COYW!!
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Tuesday 27th October 2026, 1:28 PM Midweek cup win followed by a win against Villa I think is the feeling. We are tearing teams to shreds which is testament to the way the manager and whole body of the club are bit by bit cleverly guiding the team toward probably the best season we will have ever had. Sensational simply sensational.
posted by Gus (Guest) - Tuesday 27th October 2026, 6:26 PM Yeah very exciting times. Style of play is very refreshing, manager has tested his early games and is seeing the pattern he wants to develop. The owners are right behind him and the fans are roaring like never before as the new young supporters are sucking the best out of the players as they make their noise.
posted by Bob (Guest) - Tuesday 27th October 2026, 7:08 PM Yep. Two more big victories coming up. So plenty to be positive about and a manager to keep for many years to come.
posted by Paul Gillan (Guest) - Tuesday 27th October 2026, 7:13 PM AA has said he’s going with his strongest team. The games about winning not giving others a run out. The others have to be patient and keep working hard like there doing
posted by DMK (Guest) - Tuesday 27th October 2026, 9:08 PM Gonzalo again then!!! Pheew!!!! Goals????
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 27th October 2026, 10:41 PM Have I just woken up from a nightmare, where some Fulham fans are actually thinking that we are going to win our next two games. I wouldn't bet that we will actually score a goal in either game, so winning them both, is a dream. Goodnight zzzzzz
posted by Brian (Guest) - Tuesday 27th October 2026, 10:56 PM Tinned pilchards for me.
posted by bigboy4651/0 (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 8:53 AM We have been told a strong team will be put out, which of course means Muniz will not be involved. This could be the game where all our chances go in and we hammer Palace. I am a Fulham fan and hope that is what happens
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 9:08 AM TTIN' it is very important to involve our players sitting on the bench and this match today is the perfect game to do so. We wonder why players are unhappy? There are a few players who will sit happily on the bench for a pay check but most want to be involved in our good moments. Muniz celebrated with others when Bobb scored and he wants to play football. I like Arbeloa and style and we have tightened up but we still have problems scoring goals freely upfront. I don't get it with Gonzalo because i think he is getting more minutes and not doing what he is suppose to do and that is scoring goals. Time to bench him and give Muniz a few 90 minute games and give Kevin a game too. If we go on like this, come injuries and we won't have a happy bench to call on. Arbeloa needs to look at the bigger picture and bring more warming feelings into Craven Cottage, i still think that his personality is too cold. Look into his eye's!!!!!!
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:24 AM Well done to Fleetwood, but Arsenal thought that they only had to turn up to win, and therefore fielded a below strength side, and then woke up when is was too late to force a win. Good for Fleetwood, but they are being a bit cheeky this morning, when the players are hoping that they can draw Man City in the next round. Have they forgotten, as they are yet to play Brighton, who could knock them out tonight. Another thing that annoyed me this morning, was a review of our match against Palace, in the Sun and unbelievably, we are not mentioned once. It will make my day if we can beat Palace fora change. COYW
posted by AC (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 10:48 AM We will beat Palace and Villa looking like a big team with a big future.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 1:00 PM In Training Muniz must be more convincing than he is on the pitch, that is the only reason I can think of why he is still a Fulham player.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 1:15 PM Which came first, Fleetwood Mac or Fleetwood?
posted by Bob (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 4:17 PM The town of Fleetwood was created in the 1830s as a Port.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 6:02 PM Well. I have never heard of it, and as such it does not exist.
posted by Paul Gillan (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 6:06 PM They beat Arsenal last night ! It’s all over the media .
posted by Jim (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 6:35 PM Well i don't read any newspapers, don't have any devices, and use no online social media. So how can i have heard of them?
posted by Paul Gillan (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 6:49 PM No tv or radio ? Strange !
posted by Jim (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 7:19 PM So how do you post on here ?
posted by Jim (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 7:20 PM If your gonna try and catch me out i'm not playing any more. I'm leaving.
posted by Paul Gillan (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 7:34 PM No i am sorry that was rude. Can i come back in?
posted by Paul Gillan (Guest) - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 7:40 PM

What's with the negativity? should we lose the next 4 PL games??! Firstly, i don't think we will lose the next 4 PL games. Secondly, any manager in the Premier league losing 4 games in a row will probably have 50% getting sacked, and lastly, ultimately AA's position is determined by Fulham's position in the league. I don't think there's a question on the football he is playing. Ok on Saturday, we didn't play our best football but Bobb scored a goal of the month. But otherwise, can the fans not see the team are playing some excellent football and showing quality??
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 11:43 AM I agree JC I am being negative. I feel negative. In my opinion Arbeloa’s appointment is only succeeded by Felix Magath in terms of its stupidity. Obviously, I’ve been a season ticket holder for many years and I don’t want the team to fail but I just cannot see how this management regime cannot only end in tears. We’ve played attractive football against Hull and the first half of the United game and the rest has been dross in my opinion. His tactics are wild, his substitutions are baffling and his loyalty to the Spanish contingent is football suicide. I really hope Arbeloa succeeds but I just cannot see it. Sorry.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Monday 26th October 2026, 1:40 PM YES. Too many negatives. Our kkds/grandkids are looking at no jobs with any kind of future, ever increasing food cost, wars everywhere and coming here, planet self destructing, etc. etc. Don't drag any of that real negativity into our little slice of pleasure. Leave it at the turnstiles and collect it on the way out.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 2:06 PM I feel the subs we made at Sunderland and Ipswich were very poor. The palace defeat was poor defending. But I believe Garcia and Palacios will prove to be good signings. And Affengruber is a great signing. And apart from Ipswich. Last few games have been a good all round improvement Liverpool Man Utd Hull and Coventry. Let’s get behind the manager and players and see what happens, I was very worried early on but his subs team selection have got better fingers crossed COYW
posted by DMK (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 2:13 PM I agree with MST.. On way back from Coventry was pleased with win but very doubtful of future games. .Looking at it honestly..WE WERE POOR, wrong players, too many balls given away, 'game plan' - was there one?Apart from get to opponents area, then play keepy ball back to G.K. and give ball away around halfway line? Question for A.A.- Why not try new tactics and whe reaching 20-25 yards from goal have a crack at target, instead of surrendering 40 yards of pitch? Pointless having light weight forwards in this league, have been at 'Cottage' now for 69 years and this set up has me worried, more than ever before!
posted by lester (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 2:53 PM Tibor; This post isn't about wars and politics. The football experts agreed that some of Arbeloa's tactics and subs were a touch iffy, and that's a fact! I think Larsson did a good job in Berge's absent first half and he is also a good signing. Subbings a lot better from Arbeloa but again there is a what if? What if Oscar had gone off before he scored that beauty of a goal? I suspect Arbeloa got a touch lucky and lucky Bobb didn't go off but they say, alls well that ends well. Arbeloa looks like he has turned a corner in the sense that we look like we are more determined to see games out and we have definitely tightened up which is good news. Let's see how we do against better opposition now.
posted by OWEN - Monday 26th October 2026, 3:04 PM No, it was a response to MST's negative feeling post in one or his replies. Seems we agree. I just can't let it go if i see too much gloom. It's like booing the team onto the pitch before games, would we do that? Or is it just okay to boo them before games on this site ,and just cheer when they walk out onto the field. If we are all together in support, I need to know the timing of these differing actions and why, so if i'm missing something I can get on board. We could try booing when we score also.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 3:19 PM Just to be clear I would NEVER boo Fulham for any reason. Being a football fan is not just about support. When the need arises we should also be critical. Not out of spite but because we care and want our team to do better. Fan is short for fanatical and for me that relates to all aspects of the club. I.e. spending £100k+ on a font! Spending £100m+ on Andersen, Kevin and ESR. Recruiting a novice for a top job. Would Barclays employ a bank teller as CEO? No, so why have Fulham spent millions on Arbeloa and his love children?
posted by MST (Moderator) - Monday 26th October 2026, 3:40 PM Okay MST, apology accepted. Just no more booing please.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 4:11 PM The last two games we have controlled them and deserved to win them. A win is a win and all this negativity astonishes me as we have a new manager using new tactics that the players have now successfully mastered with positive results. The opposition is irrelevant as you can only beat what is in front of you.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 26th October 2026, 4:23 PM Spot on as usual Time. Although if I may say that sometimes it's not about what you have in front of you. I have witnessed some games where they sneak right up behind you and shout 'BOO!'. They don't like it up em Captain Mainwaring.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 6:05 PM The only match that matters in the league is Villa away. I’ll enjoy the last two wins until about 10 minutes into the first half Saturday. One week at a time. Can’t we enjoy being out of the relegation zone for a few days. We’re gonna be bouncing in and out for the next 6 months. Pace yourselves.
posted by Californian - Tuesday 27th October 2026, 12:22 AM TTIN is quite right: when the players seem to be right behind AA and just need to develop a little more as a team then the negativity on this site is astonishing. Would you rather be in Manchester (City or Utd)? One win for Spurs after spending that money and they sound off like they’ve just won the Double! I felt it is was noticeable in our game against Hull that we slowed the pace a little in the buildups, so keeping our shape a little better. However our crowd still got a tad impatient, wanting the ball forward more quickly. But we were rewarded by a clean sheet.
posted by peterjeremy - Tuesday 27th October 2026, 9:43 AM We are going to win the next two games handsomely so our if is far from reality.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 28th October 2026, 1:09 PM

Improvement in Bobb? One flash in the pan against a poor defence and suddenly you think he's George Best, and don't hold your breath on Gonzo..
posted by Fred (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 9:15 PM George Best Fred . Was he great for Fulham? I am to young to remember. Is Bobb a worse player than him at Fulham?
posted by Sammy (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 9:20 PM Sammy, he was just my favourite player. The best player I saw at Craven Cottage in 1968 against us and 77/78 for us. I'm sure there have been much "better" players for FFC but he's my go-to and better than Bobb by a country mile.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 12:05 AM George best was great for every one I will not see a better footballer again his football brain second to none played in a brutal time as did not have protection modern day players have
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 8:19 AM Nobody of my era, can forget watching George Best, and Rodney Marsh playing for us, although at the end of their careers, but it was almost watching exhibition games with them playing, but very entertaining. As good as they were, in my honest opinion, the best player ever to wear a Fulham shirt, was the outstanding Johnny Haynes, who was quite unbelievable in his accuratecy with his passing. Arthur Rowley was another great player for us, and what a goalscorer. How we could do with him now.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 8:38 AM All great players. But it's not as if any world cup winning captain would ever dream of coming near us and taking us to any final is it? No we could only dream of that. If it ever does happen we won't have to dream no moore. Viva Fulham.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 8:46 AM If you are willing to pay enough you can still get any player, but you may spend more than the FIFA financial rules allow. Manchester City never thought about that with an owner who did not care how much he spent and what rules it broke.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 26th October 2026, 9:23 AM Dino Zoff did consider coming to us !
posted by Tim nice but dim (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 9:37 AM I really think we need to be a little bit patient with Gonzalo the premier league is a very tough league to play in many players from abroad have struggled at first to find there feet I really think he will find his stride keep the faith there is a good player in there
posted by Jim (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 9:45 AM I know for a fact, that an Arsenal ST holder friend of mine, thought that Henry was rubbish when he first started playing for them, and he wasn't even a striker at the time. The rest of it is history. This time next season, will could be very unhappy if Gracie is injured, as he has become a top striker. That is probably a dream, but nothing is impossible. AA did say a couple of months ago, that he will become one of the best strikers in the WORLD ! ! I would like him to be a top striker here at Fulham. This season is going to be a real scrap at the bottom, and we will be involved unless we can score more often. We keep saying this, but the next two games are going to be vital, and we could well be in the bottom three again if we don't pick up any points from these games.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 10:48 AM I am all for giving Gonzalo the hours to find out if he is a prolific striker but fairs fair in love and war; Do you think Muniz deserves the hours too? And include some of ours such as our big German striker etc etc. I root for Muniz because Marco Silva liked him and regardless what we say, Muniz would stay if Marco was still here and we respected Marco and trusted his judgement. This is just my opinion; Muniz is the bigger and more robust targetman that will improve for the hours he needs and Gonzalo and size is against him in this league. I might be wrong and i am willing to eat humble pie if Gonzalo turns out to be another Micheal Owen but i very much doubt it. The one goal he scored was a fluke and Gonzalo has not yet scored a clean targetman goal and i am just not convinced. The decision to continue with Gonzalo could see Arbeloa out of a job. We have yet to play better teams and we need the squad members sitting around because injuries will come and it is a long season and besides, we cannot do anything about new players until January.
posted by OWEN - Monday 26th October 2026, 1:33 PM Didn’t feel Bobb deserved the criticism he was getting works hard very skill full and young fans get on players backs or over hype to early. As for being next George Best he could never keep up with his drinking
posted by DMK (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 2:20 PM The two main things I can remember about George best was a frozen pitch where everybody in both team kept slipping or falling over, except Best who played as if the pitch was normal, the other thing I remember Bobby Charlton saying was when he first joined Man United Beat asked him how could he become two footed, Charlton said practise and for two hours after each training session for about six months that is what he did until he was splendidly two footed.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 26th October 2026, 8:21 PM When it’s your job and you train why are more player not two footed like Best. When I was 6 the balls were very heavy. The PE teacher said to me are you left or right footed I said right. He said play with primsole on right foot keep your football boot on left
posted by DMK (Guest) - Tuesday 27th October 2026, 12:09 AM

Go for us as we could sneak to the top of the League without being noticed.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 25th October 2026, 7:17 PM

Take away his salary until he smiles.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 3:49 PM When he first came he looked lively, but really £30 million complete waste of money,Smith Rowe another waste looked decent in patches but again totally overpriced.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 4:28 PM I think that Kevin's stunner of a goal, was away to Manchester United, so he has got ability. ESR, was also so talented with the Arsenal, so why has he lost it ?
posted by AC (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 4:28 PM We have form for getting "good" players and getting two good games out of them before they dwindle. Manor Solomon comes to mind and there have been many more. The question is, do we buy them no the way down and perhaps that's why the likes of Arsenal are happy to get rid, they realise the player has reached his full potential and won't improve further. Kevin and Bobb, despite his ONE goal, are similar situations.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 9:22 PM LOL, I think you might be eating humble pie Fred if Bobb continues for Norway. Unless you see Norway as lame ducks?
posted by OWEN - Sunday 25th October 2026, 9:49 PM We lost Harry Wilson to Leeds, and by what I saw of him at Sunderland today, it was a case of "what the hell has happened to him". He looked a shadow of the Harry, that played for us last season, in a season where I reckon he reached his peak. He was subbed today after 66 minutes, and looked quite forlorn. Oscar could well be our next HW, given a chance.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 10:01 PM Yes; Wilson found out the hard way that the grass isn't always greener. SW compared to Yorkshire is a different dynamic, and working with new players takes time to adjust, etc etc. Wilson was more of a sub at Fulham for a long time before he hit form and he was undroppable. Life's tough! Wilson with a young family and a move up north, did not have the desired effect and lifes like that. He should have stayed put.
posted by OWEN - Sunday 25th October 2026, 10:52 PM Wilson is a scouser so I don’t think the weather or lifestyle in Leeds would bother him one bit. He went to Leeds because they offered a fantastic 5 year contract on 100k a week. We probably didn’t and like most players, you follow the money. I don’t blame him. He will be 33 or 34 when he’s contract expires. An extra £7-8m - most would do the same. Blame Leeds not him! Ok Kevin, not sure what has happened to him and also, he shouldn’t be looking at Bobb position - he’s way better playing on the left. You’d think AA would like him in the way we play - aggressive with the ball and attacking. Something is very strange here. Kevin is a very talented, he needs to pull his socks up and do what he does best. Dribble past players. ESR? Sell. Doesn’t suit us. Too slow and too much a of Luxury player.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 8:27 AM Would help if manager plays him in his proper position
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 8:29 AM Sorry to say. Liked’ wilson a lot but he had a purple patch for and he was outstanding coming on a sub then he got a more regular spot near the end of his time here but he was on the decline and Leeds got mugged hope I’m wrong but see the same with Anderson in his first spell with us went off the boil loos like it’s happening again ( not sure how palace fans felt about his departure
posted by Ipotombi (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 8:36 AM Yes I saw that article, maybe he’s happy maybe not. But what a poor article. What’s Bobb got to do with it, he plays on the right Kevin best position is on the left. His got Iwobi and Palacios to worry about
posted by DMK (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 2:28 PM

Yes Owen. We could bash their arms and legs so hard that they will never work again and that's just the players. I myself am partial to a big stick but that's beside the point.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 1:25 PM Survival the only goal THIS season. Europe shouldn’t ever be an utterance on here. Not this year.
posted by Californian - Sunday 25th October 2026, 5:05 PM You both just uttered it.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 5:14 PM Many years ago Liverpool became a top team by winning mainly 1-0. It is not a bad thing and keep doing it and you will reach the top. Even then people who like lots of goals will moan, but who cares. Football is about winning, losing managers usually put a good face on being defeated, but inside they are depressed like the rest of us.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 26th October 2026, 8:51 AM Never again. But I’m sure you will.
posted by Californian - Tuesday 27th October 2026, 12:28 AM

I would like to see what all the fuss was about with him. I don't remember him inspiring me in any way, but I would like to check him out maybe you are onto something with him.
posted by Gus (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:51 PM All i would say is, it's a long long season and Smith Rowe will feature sooner or later. Rowe is a different type of player maker who can sit further up from Berge and in between a target man and he is capable of scoring goals. 1-0's have been noted and those out there are not pulling trees up in the scoring department. We shouldn't blame Rowe if he isn't getting proper game time. I am starting to warm to arbeloa but you got to admit, he has his favourites.
posted by OWEN - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:59 PM I see that a lot of our missed chances are shots flying over the bar. Just a suggestion but the basics of shooting at goal is to fire the ball low. A lot of the time the ball will rise up and it looks spectacular when it goes in, but you can't aim high it leaves no margin for error. I say it needs to be worked on at motspur park. Basics. Keep your head down over the ball drive low and firm and with accuracy. Less likely to sky it. To cut it short, work it out on the training ground.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 1:03 PM Anyway i'm going away for a week to sulk because people on here don't like me and are telling me off all the time.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 1:28 PM He’ll play against Palace mid week.
posted by Californian - Sunday 25th October 2026, 1:42 PM Professional footballers should not be told how to kick a foot ball and should be able to use both feet learned. Both skills in my early teens ( but I was a decent player if I say so myself and was told so ) was involved with man utd. In the early sixties if I knew best was about to turn up would have stayed. But life took a hold and football Clubs were run different l and I had to come back to London to be with my family
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 8:49 AM Smith Rowe appears to be lazy he never seems to put himself out. That is not what a footballer is about.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 26th October 2026, 8:55 AM

Yes. I would say a lot would depend on who shows up for Palace and how much they want it. Just play your best team give it a go and if we get a good lead bring on the changes to give them a rest.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:22 PM I see 8-9 changes. Gotta keep the squad as fresh as possible. I see starts for the other keeper, Cuenca, Andersen, Tete, Kevin, ESR, Palacios, Muniz, Cairney or Reed. Sess suspended or he would’ve started.
posted by Californian - Sunday 25th October 2026, 1:47 PM Agree with your selection Californian, apart from Sess who could be promoted ahead of Robbo if Robbo doesn't pull his socks up. I think Arbeloa likes Sessegnon.
posted by OWEN - Sunday 25th October 2026, 1:53 PM Think I would play our mis firing striker think he needs a goal think there’s a players in there. Somewhere he needs some service though
posted by Ipitombin (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 8:54 AM Muniz know how to run about the pitch looking busy, shame he cannot score many goals which is what a strikers job is.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 26th October 2026, 8:57 AM

What absolute ill informed nonsense.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:05 PM By logic we had assumed that 9 points should have been taken from the 3 promoted teams, however history reminds us that not only is it customary for us to mess up these "easy" games but to win 3 on the trot against any team is no easy achievement. Hence well done to players and AA. and im really looking forward to Villa as i feel we have better chances against better teams
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:05 PM If you look back to last season, after 8 games played, we had 8 points, the same as this season, and we are higher in the table, 12th after yesterday, while last season, we were 14th, so it is an actual improvement. Going back to last season, I don't remember if we were panicking about being relegated. Out of our first six away games, we only picked up one point, and that was at the Amex against Brighton, with a last minute Muniz goal equalizer. We lost 1-3 away to Villa as well in those results, so don't be too optimistic about this coming weekend. Things are not as bad as we think they are just yet. So chins up.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:29 PM Shush!!!! Did you say, last minute Muniz goal???!!!!
posted by OWEN - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:47 PM Cairney knows how to control the end of a game, he is telling where to put the ball and they obey. I do not write ill informed rubbish. You should be more astute in spotting the intelligent contributors.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 25th October 2026, 2:07 PM TTIN you have an answer and opinion on every single post. You are not the Fulham oracle. Have an opinion - fine but opinion is not fact and you don't need to be intelligent to have one.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 4:49 PM I think he’s being aspirational? Positivity is great and all but yeah that was bit much. We will be in a relegation scrap for 6 months solid regardless of a change in manager.
posted by Californian - Sunday 25th October 2026, 5:12 PM If we win at Villa will the pessimists still be singing their witches songs.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 25th October 2026, 7:15 PM We rarely win anywhere when the ground has a name that sounds like a house.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 8:55 PM The house door may be open for us.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 26th October 2026, 9:00 AM

Falling so short while winning so many games now is a wonderful position to be in. Now just wait till those balls start to fly in, make sure you have not forgotten how to count chaps.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 11:52 AM So many games??? We’ve won two games. IN OCTOBER!! To promoted teams. Never thought I’d agree with Bish and Fred but seriously, why did we bring in an inexperienced manager who brought in I experienced players. King, Charles and Affenbruger the only decent players on the pitch yesterday and our goal, yet again, came from poor defending. Thankfully I’ll miss the Villa and City games!
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:04 PM You will miss those two games? Thankfully? I say thankfully you will.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:10 PM Yes. That’s what I wrote!
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:14 PM This Tibor chap seems like someone constantly looking for an argument rather than a discussion. Loosen up man, we’re supposed to be on the same side.
posted by Observer (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:45 PM Tell that to Donald Trump! LOL...
posted by OWEN - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:51 PM My only wish in life is for all of us to sit down round a table with a glass of woodpecker cider and play a game or two of snap
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 1:32 PM I just know that would end in an argument! Hahaha.
posted by Observer (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 4:17 PM Well i'm not drinking Magners cider! And that's final.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 4:38 PM If our Spanish striker keeps standing in the penalty area when we are attacking eventually a ball will come to him which he will put in the net. Once one goes in the net and the rest of the team realise where they have to put the ball for him to score more goals will follow. In the last game few passes came to where he was.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 26th October 2026, 9:12 AM

Are we supporting Fulham in the next couple of games? I am in a supporting minority but I would like to jump ship if that is what we are doing. I don't want to be left behind.
posted by Mrs Umbombodombo (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 11:45 AM Mamma. Don't you go jumping ship.
posted by Sammy (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 11:48 AM No Mrs Umbombodombo I am staying right here behind the boys and it would please me very much if you would remain with me and Sammy your faithful son.
posted by Gus (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 11:56 AM A proper supporter will expect to win every game even if no logic supports him. Being a supporter is about hope not logic.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 25th October 2026, 2:11 PM

3 points away and a clean sheet. Doesn’t matter how we played or who we played. On that note. Iwobi looked like he was sulking again. Jedi was rather atrocious. Same old Gonzalo Garcia. At least Muniz held the ball up a few times when he was on. Charles is improving every week. So smooth and calm with the ball. Him and Berge appear to be a good partnership. Bobb with a worldy. Great to see. Bassey and Hans Gruber working well together. Even AA substituted responsibly. Much to like. Much to work on.
posted by Californian - Saturday 24th October 2026, 10:29 PM Spot on Fred. We just beat two promoted clubs 1-0 and lost to the other in October! Whilst the points are gratefully received, let’s not get carried away that any corners have been turned. Today’s game (discounting the weather) was atrocious and if anyone thinks we are in any kind of form to beat Villa away, they obviously haven’t attended games. I’m still not convinced and I believe that neither are the Khans with Potter attending last week’s game but let’s see where we are at the international break. If we haven’t accrued any more points by then, Arbeloa (I believe) will be gone.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 11:00 PM I saw Potter at the match and immediately threw up my breakfast. He cannot possibly be considered. As uninspiring as you can get.
posted by Californian - Saturday 24th October 2026, 11:17 PM Glad you mentioned Robbo California, because his distribution is poor and darn right wasteful, especially first half. We pick on Gonzalo every week but Robbo and balls in count as assists and regrettably, he isn't much help at the moment. One or two sweet balls in from the left could and should bring opportunities galore for goals and just like crude oil is in short supply, the tap from Robbo is not giving much. Arbeloa will take note of this and i suspect that Sessegnon will feature more after his games ban.. If Robinson is worth talking about for a move, he will have to be better than he is showing lately. Top opposition next two games, Robbo needs to up his game.
posted by OWEN - Sunday 25th October 2026, 12:39 AM We played them both like championship team but with Premier League skill. Most of our players looked a class above theirs.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 25th October 2026, 9:43 AM Two wins in two games, with no goals conceded, are good results, but let's face it, they were against Hull and Coventry, two poor sides which will probably be back in the Championship next season. If those two results had been against Everton and Brighton, then I would have been exited. Our trouble is, and it's obvious, we are a team of midgets and non scorers, and until we get a regular scorer, we are going to struggle in the bottom half of the table. Survival is our number one priority this season, and until we can hit the back of the net more often, that is all we can think about.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 9:48 AM Well, To ratchet up the doubters, who are now saying that we will struggle in the mid table, I take it that you now agree that we are not going down anymore? Once you answer this question, we can take our debate on to the position we will occupy.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 10:52 AM I wouldn’t bet on any finish yet. Let’s be truthful we are not convincing on any level , even against two very poor newly promoted teams. That’s not to say we won’t improve a bit but It is likely to be a close run thing. Just depends which of these teams can rise above mediocrity.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 11:03 AM What about the Liverpool away level?
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 11:13 AM Didn’t score did we? And therein lies the leveller. I’m guessing the defence played particularly well or Liverpool were poor. I wasn’t at the game so have no first hand knowledge.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 11:33 AM Oh sorry to hear you could not make it that day. I did and we played well against well balanced Liverpool and came away with a point.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 25th October 2026, 11:41 AM

Go for the win, take the draw, learn from a defeat.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 8:20 PM

Villa are a different opposition and class from the rest of the stragglers and i think most fans have the sense not to go into this game with too many expectations. Most Fulham fans are too intellectual and astute, there will be no 'sack the manager if we lose to Villa, get over yourselves all you 'i told you so'so's lol. I can't wait for the Villa game because i think we might even win the battle for possession which would turn a few heads and raise the profile of Arbeloa and tactics. Beating Villa would raise eyebrows from the pundits and Arbeloa's stock will go up and up.
posted by OWEN - Saturday 24th October 2026, 8:06 PM Okay Owen. But just one question. What does that word astute mean?
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 8:37 PM You must be astute enough to know the meaning of that word. It is such a useful word that describe a small and decreasing number of people in the World.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 26th October 2026, 9:17 AM

Agree very in joyed the game good post
posted by DMK (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 7:26 PM agreed, but for dmk saying 'good post' im hanging around for a year to come. and i told you so........
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 7:35 PM I told you so also
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 7:37 PM I also told you so
posted by Paul Gillan (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 7:53 PM Please let's not get ahead of ourselves as two swallows just don't make a summer, and two wins against two relegation candidates doesn't make a season, but two defeats would have been a disaster, and fortunately that didn't happen. I am extremely relieved that we have reached 8 points, but it will take me a long time to get over the Ipswich result, which was devastating. We have 2 tricky Premier League games coming up, against Villa and Newcastle. If we do well against them, then we really have turned the corner. COYW.
posted by AC (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 9:33 PM

Despite only beating Hull and Coventry, they were just must win games, and we did it, so we must be thoroughly grateful for those 6 points, which should of course have been 9, but let's be grateful for small mercies. Villa away next week, after Palace at home. Let's beat them this time for a change.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 4:18 PM What a player Bassey is he blocked shots, he put in numerous brilliant tackles and his attacking runs were driving Coventry mad. I expect Bobb who gets better every game with win the man of the match because Bassey's performance is equally good every game.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 24th October 2026, 4:52 PM Indeed. Another splendid start to a Saturday on the left coast. Well done to all especially the supporters who made the trip!
posted by Californian - Saturday 24th October 2026, 5:10 PM A bit of patience and belief,well done fulham 2 back to back wins against 2 teams more than likely to finish below us. League table looks a lot better now.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 6:43 PM

Berge has been unwell all of the week, that's why he is not playing so far this afternoon.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 2:41 PM Gracias LTS
posted by Californian - Saturday 24th October 2026, 2:53 PM He is a brave man as he came on as sub despite his sickness, I thought all the subs were understandable. The team and the manager are learning quickly.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 24th October 2026, 4:56 PM

My uncle Andy had a box at Coventry, I would be invited sometimes and met Jimmy Hill ,who would pop in at half time. Very fancy that box, but not for anyone like me that enjoys football the way it should be enjoyed.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 9:29 AM Good shout MST. Wholehearted footballer was dear old Chinny. A lot of people owe him.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 2:52 PM

Garcia should watch from the bench a couple matches. I suspect if Muniz plays well against Palace, the switch could be made. As for Cairney, who would you bench?
posted by Californian - Friday 23rd October 2026, 11:32 PM I have got to admit, Californian, that we have a good combination of good players around Berge who is our main wheel cog and we are performing well to get the ball upfield and creating chances. Coventry is at a level that we can control the game to our liking but against tougher opposition we will find the need to switch to Cairney to regain control of the game or try to. I think by now that we should accept that Arbeloa will go with Gonzalo in every game as first choice and that's the way it's going to be with Arbeloa; he will do or die trying. I think the norm here is 68 minutes when you sub if plan 'A' isn't working and players waiting and wishing for a chance would be much more happier to have a longer stint in the game. Waiting up to the 85th minute to sub is ridiculous and it causes a lot of unnecessary resentment in our squad rotation. Not just Muniz, give the likes of Kevin a longer stint in the game and we will have a happier squad and no complaints. I think our squad waiting in the wings deserves longer than 5 minutes on a football field.
posted by OWEN - Saturday 24th October 2026, 5:15 AM As I have said before be brave a try without a striker. Unless you have a very good one why bother is my view as they a using a space another could run into. Also we have scored a few goals this season none by strikers.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 24th October 2026, 6:05 AM I sort of get what you are saying TTIN, but using none strikers is not a foolproof plan to get us through season with lots of games to come. Yes' we have scored a few goals with none strikers but we could and should be scoring more. Why bother having a bench of players at your beck and call just to use them for 5 minutes? The best managers know how to utilise and get the best from their squad and i just don't think we have been doing it for a long time now. I think Sess has got a 3-game ban and there is a space for someone coming off the bench. A better squad rotation could see better results and a happier squad and more goals if time and patience are shown. A better rotation of squad members could save your job if plan 'A' isn't working.
posted by OWEN - Saturday 24th October 2026, 6:22 AM Both Garcia and Muniz miss open goals because of their mental state. We have other players more likely not to miss them and without the two strikers more players would be ready to score.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 24th October 2026, 9:53 AM Of course, I agree,Time. It is all down to which way the manager plays it in that respect. It is in my way of seeing things that playing non proper strikers is just a sticking plaster, which may or may not produce goals short term, if our proper forward play and score, that confidence shift will pay dividends eventually against better oppositions. If I am right it would have been a lucky guess though that's all.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 10:02 AM Larsson starts. Harsh on Berge given he was outstanding last week. Be interesting to see how this one turns out….
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 1:15 PM

Although you can't hear the Haynes stand outside of it, I love the atmosphere within it. However I used to stand behind the goal when younger.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Friday 23rd October 2026, 11:38 AM Always high up in the hammy end
posted by Fred (Guest) - Friday 23rd October 2026, 11:44 AM Haynes half way up
posted by Ted Halfords (Guest) - Friday 23rd October 2026, 12:13 PM Started in the Hammy End (nee Thames Bank) in the 70’s, then when I had kids in the 80’s migrated to the enclosure in the Stevenage Road Stand but been in JH block EL since they put the seats in.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Friday 23rd October 2026, 12:18 PM My god. I forgot that was standing on lower bit of Stevenage stand. Was in it once as well
posted by Jim (Guest) - Friday 23rd October 2026, 12:26 PM half way up at putney end just looking over cross bar leaning on crash barrier about 1948, no cover just wet and cold for half a season reading large hoardings telling me to drink gallons of beer and read the telegraph ,i think , happy days never went near cow shed thank god till recently.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Friday 23rd October 2026, 1:24 PM prefer not to say but if with a business friend at the cheapest rip off hospitality. most of my teen and later years living in uk riverside eirh my father. and latter years flying in just for the weekend and match i love the haynes. feel at home next to many fans of my generation. in fact just remembering was in hammy end when mullery scored goal of the season .
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Friday 23rd October 2026, 2:54 PM Yeah nice question. When I wasn't playing i liked to be in the hammy end where i was as a kid
posted by Robert Wilson (Guest) - Friday 23rd October 2026, 9:49 PM Always been in the Haynes stand but those ridiculous steps now defeat me. After years of a season ticket now a member and use the Riverside which is expensive but amazing.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 24th October 2026, 6:10 AM The Riverside has steps,Time. Maybe less steep? Lovely modern adjective 'amazing'.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 6:43 AM Not the brilliant robert wilson of he 70s team , wow nice to hear from you if same guy enjoyable ays back then and a very good team
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 11:04 AM 1980s !
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Saturday 24th October 2026, 2:36 PM

A dedicated matchday shuttle bus runs between Coventry Train Station (near the city centre bus interchange opposite Burger King) and the CBS Arena every 30 minutes (£5 return, contactless).
posted by MST (Moderator) - Friday 23rd October 2026, 12:35 PM

Most grounds in the PL and championship can cope with infinite rain.
posted by The Time Is Now - Friday 23rd October 2026, 8:17 AM Craven says the game may be in doubt, but even if the game goes on, getting there maybe a major problem. I live in Oxfordshire, so I haven't got that far to travel, and the roads around here are already flooded to a degree. I am not going to the game tomorrow, but I certainly wouldn't travel there, even if I had a ticket.
posted by BRIAN (Guest) - Friday 23rd October 2026, 8:39 AM

Hear, hear. I used to think that Putin was the most dangerous man on earth. It turns out I was wrong and it’s Trump. No doubt there’ll be US based Trump supporters that contribute to this forum but I really don’t know how any one can defend this man (sorry Ari).
posted by MST (Moderator) - Wednesday 21st October 2026, 2:57 PM Putin has the photographs!
posted by Bishop Park. (Guest) - Wednesday 21st October 2026, 3:18 PM I can think of 4 present day leaders who hide behind the mad nutter image. Showing the world for years now how unpredictable they are and gaining power by spreading fear amongst their own citizens by inflicting pain and murdering anyone who steps out of line, forcing families to spy on each other or face torture and death. Of course they have nuclear weapons and pretend to be mad enough to use them against the world. Trump is just gearing up to out bluff the nutters by being a bigger nutter than they are. What actual harm has he done? I hate him myself, that's how good he is.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Wednesday 21st October 2026, 3:36 PM You lot do make me laugh, you talk like you have ear of the leaders and know what’s going on behind the scenes. Trump has a lot of good ideas and a lot of bad ones He’s right though him and his deps Britain is becoming the first Muslim European country if France don’t beat us to it
posted by Magicman (Guest) - Wednesday 21st October 2026, 8:22 PM Trump is a complete nutcase!
posted by Mick (Guest) - Wednesday 21st October 2026, 8:31 PM It is darn right wrong and out of order to expect Zelensky to sell out Ukraine to Russia and it is a disgrace that Trump is trying to bully Zelensky to do it. Any decent human being can see this is wrong. Trump will go down as the worse US president in history and that's a fact. That evil bloke Musk is no good and not a decent bone in his body for selling out the Ukraine . I would rather buy a Chinese car than a Tesla because i just don't like the bloke. He doesn't deserve any sales in Tesla but i suppose people will lick his boots because he's rich. I love USA history but these two unpleasant people have tainted it. The sooner Trump can disappear, the better for the US.
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 21st October 2026, 8:41 PM We are coming for your country
posted by Mo (Guest) - Wednesday 21st October 2026, 9:06 PM LOL. Meanwhile……..
posted by Californian - Thursday 22nd October 2026, 4:28 AM JohnC, MST and of course Owen, I agree totally with your comments and, as usual, sanity prevails from the more erudite posters.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Thursday 22nd October 2026, 8:33 AM And your point bigboy?
posted by Tallboy. (Guest) - Thursday 22nd October 2026, 8:37 AM I thing Fulham will win on Saturday and Trump and Putin will not be playing or be on the the bench or in the crowd, so why are you talking about them?
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 22nd October 2026, 8:50 AM Oh yes, Time. I just checked the squad, you are correct..
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Thursday 22nd October 2026, 9:17 AM Talking about what will happen or not to Man City is at least some concern to us but unless one or both of them drop nuclear bombs on London why is a football site talking about two .dictators
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 22nd October 2026, 9:56 AM Because Time, the 4- 5 people that go under the name of and who always back themselves on each others posts are the same person. They are not Fulham supporters. This site seems to be set up to spread unrest amongst the faithful. Remember, there are a lot of very lucrative possibilities for outsiders on the demise of the club. COYW. I would not trust anyone on this site, NOBODY.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Thursday 22nd October 2026, 10:05 AM Well hopefully Fulham Putin a good shift and Trump Coventry, sorry Thump Coventry
posted by Magicman (Guest) - Thursday 22nd October 2026, 10:06 AM Not even MST ?think he’s paddy myself !!
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 10:44 AM Trump is trying to save the western world. Ukraine is a country of violent grifters who up until the wall came down were Soviets. The only difference is Russia is a bit bigger. Ukraine’s government is playing the west and making Swiss banks very happy.
posted by Dave Realistic (Guest) - Monday 26th October 2026, 9:27 PM