Been a fan for over 60 years and it never ceases to amaze me how pessimistic our so called fans are. We have a new manager and some new players. They don't have magic wands, it'll take time to bed in. Snap judgements on the new boys aren't very supportive, real fans will support and encourage them. I wholeheartedly agree we need a right sided centre back but I'm not giving up on the rest of the squad. COYW
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We'll keep this simple NRL' we beat Palace Saturday and apologies will come like confetti. Sunderland were way open and presented us with enough chances to score goals but we didn't. If Palacious gets 90 minutes he must deliver more than he has been doing it's very simple maths really. Gonzalo we can excuse because he doesn't get service which is the norm
in a long while now at Fulham, join the club. We are used to Muniz missing easy chances so why not give him 45 minutes if Gonzalo is not in the game? Give Smith Rowe more game time if Palacious is struggling but it won't happen. Arbeola will stick to Palacious, King, and Gonzalo and thats my prediction because Arbeola is all so predictable after only two games. Don't wait until the game is lost before we react. Up to 68 minutes is enough suffering for us fans, Arbeola must ring the changes sooner. Game plan? I don't see it, but hey' i am no expert.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 1:03 AM
To be fair have to agree with NRL it’s only been 2 games palace is a very winnable game but we need to get behind the team and give this guy a chance
posted by Chief (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 6:07 AM
I want to make it clear from me, I was happy with players , in new system worked hard v CHELSEA unlucky not to get point . With ten changes and some youngsters in v Wimbledon saw promise really injoyed game. Sunderland first half scrappy, hard place to go kept our shape 0-0 happy getting on top second half. Castagne has done as good as anyone in new system, to take him off and play SESSEGNON at right back was a poor error by manager from there the defence looked poor game wasn’t great but could of been good point . Then the way the manager took none of blame and had go at players in public, anything he had to say should be behind closed doors. As you said there learning new system. Yes they made mistakes, but to say they were not working hard is out of order and a worry. You lose more than 1-0 if you don’t work hard at SUNDERLAND
posted by DMk (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 7:21 AM
Very long time fan longer than 60; years it’s not so much the way we are playing basically same sguad as last year 3 big outgoings two of which I would have kept dioppe and lucik and the lad who went back to Spain would have let Wilson go. Not so sure of our incoming players yet cant say I’m to impressed but it’s early days would have expected at least one point by now we have a few tough fixtures coming up we could find ourselves pointless before first break think we have a better group of players than the promoted sides so if we are not adrift to far should be ok ( 3 points Saturday would be great Every body seems to be spending fortunes on average players meanwhile our new manager played Bassey out of position first game could be argued he had no choice think he had a choice Bassey need to be on left brings sess on as right back he’s not a right back back think he could have made a different choice presume he replaced an injured player don’t like bobb and king starting together at the moment should be brought on later Think ffc should have given more thought to new manager appointment should have brought in frank add insult to injury little bees splashing the cash hate to say it looking pretty good playing in there particular. Style need three in today doubt that will happen over the years I’ve seen this club do everything ( apart from winning a cup final and a prem title so I’m not panicking just yet but I’m concerned about our attitude although we played with more purpose. When behind as we normally do need to start on front foot
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 7:24 AM
I’ve looked and seen a few players that are not familiar and don’t understand that more commitment bis needed for ninety minutes not half hearted challenging and we don’t want a manager blaming players in. Public after two games needs To look at his shortcomings and team selection and subbing
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 7:32 AM
Defence was shambolic against Chelsea but there attacking threat is immense like us there defence is suspect they’ve let in 5 we should have got at least one more we deserved a Draw manager must take some blame for team formation first game to be fair we had a lot of the play two goals came at terrible times threw us a bit think we responded well overaull
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 7:45 AM
This theory that going to Sunderland was a very tough fixture. I agree that last season it was, although we did win there. However, this season both home and away, they are looking a very poor outfit, and will struggle at the bottom, like us. I fully expected us to have come away with at least a point, and we would have done without AA's poor subs. My faith, even at this early stage, is beginning to slip on AA, and without a vast improvement, he will be gone after 10 games, as the Khan's, and us, just don't want Championship football next season.
posted by AC (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 7:50 AM
Owen we didn't have a shot on target against Sunderland not one ! maybe if the manager had brought on Muniz and Garcia moved to a number 10 role it might have been different .
posted by fulham supporter (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 7:46 PM