MST. Please delete me before I overdose the site with even more nonsense than the usual suspects.
posted by Rehaab el droggo (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:51 PM Stop giving me so much rope, i'm choking here....help
posted by Pez Amist (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 5:15 PM Take a walk along the Putney tow path at midnight.
posted by Lord Binkey. (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 5:18 PM Sorry, the Zimmer is in the workshop, they think it's the big end. Rain check darling?
posted by Pez (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 5:32 PM

That's the spirit Sid. No waffle like some posters. It's a simple game.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:29 PM Agreed play em high
posted by Weed one (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:30 PM COYW!
posted by Mike O cane (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:32 PM Something in the air tonight? Magic Mushrooms i fear....
posted by OWEN - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:32 PM oh i fear them too
posted by Towed Stool (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:45 PM All mushed up!
posted by Toad of the Halls. (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 8:47 PM

Football game of opinions we are all experts on ffc
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 10:34 AM Remembering who we can afford, our window purchases look good. The squad was getting very old and needed an injection of younger players. The limits of our buying players means we get young unproved players, older players, player who frequently get injured, and players who cause trouble. Silver went for older players, many of who are now too old, our new manager likes young players who he believes will become great.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 12:23 PM Great comment Ipitombi; thanks for reminding us that we are all experts on ffc, that was a mensa score of 100 comment. I think Marco got the balance right in our older players to younger players ratio. It's the same old same ole, in that players like Muniz, Smith Rowe, Kevin etc havn't hit the heights as yet and thats why we have these long in the tooth debates on here. I get the positivity message and i agree we should be patient and wait but for pete's sake, we are only human. We all want to win every game which is not possible and when you get results like that against Sunderland who are not Man City or Arsenal who we have yet to play, sometimes you question the meaning of the universe and stuff like that. But mild depression Mortlake? I nearly had a nose-bleed when i saw a plastic dinosaur at the Eden Project last week.
posted by OWEN - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 1:14 PM I have a desire to read well reasoned and authoritative analysis of how the team/ players are actually performing, rather than crackpot and ill informed speculation from the unqualified on what the manager and players should be doing but aren’t. It’s all just dross and isn’t even slightly interesting. Wading through the rubbish to find the nuggets is necessary but so unnecessary, if you get my meaning Owen. I guess I’ll have to go back to Hammy End and Craven Corner for sensible comment.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 2:11 PM I should also have made clear Owen, that I have no problem whatsoever with everyone giving their views on performances both good and bad. It’s good to know some will agree with your own analysis and others will see things very differently, it all helps to see if you personally were possibly accurate in your assessment . What I was moaning about is those tactical geniuses endlessly telling the manager where he went wrong and what he should do to put it right. I can understand that, but the real bummer is those of us who criticise new players before they’ve even kicked a ball and constantly predict the future with all the conviction of Mystic Meg. I only comment , occasionally, on what I see, although that said I can be dragged, momentarily, into the gloom and doom sector. I try to resist and keep those speculations to myself.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 2:26 PM Maybe a slightly bigger football would help us this season. Not that I am an authority on the game. just offering my opinion.
posted by kelvin kline (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 3:55 PM Mortlake, i have no problem with your post whatsoever. and great respect to you and your thoughts. I think our reactions and criticisms come from losing to Sunderland and the answer to that one is to 'get over it' and i will be the first to say that. I also think that Arbeola's reaction and comments about the team not trying enough was a red flag to a bull and we reacted badly again. Of course, you are so right in saying, it is too early to write us off and the manager after two games, it is so unlike fans to react so strongly about results after two games; that's all i can say. We have an influx of youth going back to Marco Silva and it takes time for them to really shine through and again we throw arrows at performances from our two Spaniards which is an easy thing to do right now but that doesn't make it right. again i can only apologise and get behind the team. Goodness knows, they need our support now more than ever.
posted by OWEN - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 3:55 PM I think, despite the loss, we were all delighted with our performance against Chelsea, which one might have reasonably judged promised good things. However, the absolute dire performance against Sunderland brought us all crashing to earth. I have to confess that in to many years to mention, yet again, I have never turned a Fulham match off, or left early, but turn it off I did. At halftime I couldn’t see anything improving, so took, some would say I the cowards way out. I’m far too old to endure those levels of frustration. Anyway, water under the bridge, I’m sure we are as one in hoping for improvements. Onwards and upwards:))
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:08 PM Some of the players seem off colour, Maybe the question needs aksking wever or not the training needs looking at bro? Maybe cut them dreds for more aerodynamic speed or less ganja man.
posted by Klu Klux (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:17 PM Stick another shard in those pipes then set wing to thy heels and fly like the wind.
posted by Chris Meth (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:21 PM Lol' Klu Kux, i think you should stop smoking the Banana leaves.
posted by OWEN - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:26 PM Lol, Banana Leafs. He's got me at it, lol.
posted by OWEN - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:29 PM

Been mulling that one over owen think richalson could do a job for us price will be an issue think he will land up in foreign parts for a kings ransom after a sesaon or two his old problems will kick in
posted by Ipotombi (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 10:39 AM Perhaps he is getting paid better or has been guaranteed a place in the team. Some players do not mind being on the bench all the time, others are desperate to play every game they can.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 12:26 PM If you'd like to pay he's wages...Keep taking the tablets!
posted by Them O's. (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 2:39 PM

I think both our Nigerians have looked lacklustre and would like to see them replaced against Palace.
posted by Monty (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 7:59 PM Iwobi is being played out of position and you cannot not be serious about Bassey, he was our best player against Sunderland, possibly our only player.
posted by Python (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 9:52 PM King was our best player !
posted by Jim (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 10:06 PM Bassey played well but got skinned in the lead up to the goal. Good point with Iwobi. He’s a really decent player. Should be playing to his strengths. He doesn’t look happy out there. Something to watch Saturday.
posted by Californian - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 12:50 AM Totally agree with Brian. Berge just doesn’t possess the attacking nous that we require. Still a role for him against stronger sides but Charles/Larsson might be how we end up.
posted by Californian - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 12:54 AM The goal was caused by the manager putting Sess on the wrong side, he had disappeared for Sunderland goal. Our manager has a lot to learn and will make mistake until he knows it all.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 12:30 PM Bassey first player on team. Sheet berg up there the rest at the moment up for grabs new man got a lot of selection problems coming up lenno safe forvnowv tete back if fit and available robbo. For now
posted by Ioitombi (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 2:05 PM Bassey, don't forget his shorts.
posted by OWEN - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 7:39 PM

Thanks for the info. Until next year then....
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 6:53 PM First game October 1961 - regular ever since. Enough said.
posted by Keetch54 - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 7:11 PM September 13th 1961 !
posted by Jim (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 9:44 PM Early days Keetch. Keep the faith. Just hoping I can still say that at 1700 on Saturday. Need a good performance.
posted by Californian - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 12:56 AM

Condolences NRL. Sorry to hear this sad news. Hope the team gives you something to smile on saturday
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 7:28 PM NRL, may I offer my genuine condolences for your loss today. We get upset when Fulham lose, but when you lose a member of your family, like many of us on here have, football, or even Fulham's results are quite irrelevant.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 7:44 PM Sorry to hear of your loss NRL. I think most fans are just disappointed with our start and it is easy to pick on Arbeola and our two Spanish players who need time to bed in. We all love Fulham to bits and i think you are right in saying, get behind our team now more than ever. Thank you for the reminder to support and enjoy the game of football and thank you NRL for showing sense to some of us including me with some idiotic comments. We need to grow up sometimes on here, but great fun otherwise and a fantastic bunch of guys here i think.
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 8:21 PM For 78 years of support, a Josh King goal in the 78th minute will do just nicely. All the best to you and family.
posted by Californian - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:11 AM Thanks guys I'm sure he'd be happy to know that deep down we're all Fulham through and through
posted by NRL (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 8:13 PM

They will deal with the conditions much better than our 70s and 80s ENGLISH MEN did.
posted by Sid Williamson (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 4:05 PM They don't seem to be dealing with conditions now and it isn't even cold yet. Hopefully they will get used to the premiership. I think getting used to the prem schedule and 90-minute games is the more important. These guys wouldn't have gotten used to Spain because they couldn't get first team minutes.
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 4:50 PM If not dealing well now then they will be much better in the cold and wind
posted by Sid Williamson (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 5:10 PM How many times have I heard over many seasons, when Premier League clubs take up talented foreign players, "you wait until they play in a wet and windy evening, then you will see a difference". Of course that is a load of nonsense, as good footballers can play under any conditions, in fact this is where their skills shine through. Other countries have bad weather as well you know Owen. The Transfer window is now closed, so what we have as a squad is what we have now until January, so it's now up to AA, and the team to knuckle down, pull out the stops, and get some points on the board. Come what may, we are not as bad, as our fans, including myself, think we are, and there really are three or four worse teams than us, despite them having more points at this stage. I can remember both Wimbledon and Millwall being top of the league, a few games in, but both teams were relegated the same season. Palace if you remember, lost their first 8 games, but still finished halfway up the table.
posted by AC (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 8:10 PM Thanks for the sensible post AC, i needed one like yours to get a grip and get behind our team exactly like NRL is saying.
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 8:27 PM I always forget to say hello to Californian who we don't hear from very often because he is so far away. I hope you are well, friend and i hope this team can surprise us and yourself by doing a Leicester or if not a Europa cup will do. Surfs up to CALIFORNIAN!!!!!!
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 8:34 PM Isn’t California in Norfolk ?
posted by Jim (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 10:08 PM Cheers Owen! Great to see you still on here with all the others. No bigger supporters than you lot! Nervy days ahead but hopefully AA can get them cooking soon. A little concerned with our lack of size and strength around the park. Big match Saturday.
posted by Californian - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 12:39 AM We do not get cold days anymore.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 5:20 AM

i don't know
posted by fred (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 1:58 PM He has got a new three year contract, could that have always been the plan.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 12:56 PM Tete is a touch injury prone and maybe a run-out of games will dust the cobwebs off. Two right backs in Tete and Castagne and they bring slightly different outlooks to defending. Tete hands down will be quicker than Castagne in running back to defend.
posted by OWEN - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 1:20 PM

Cant see what format he will use, sure he has a chrystal ball in his office but jezus were do u start, this should have been sorted weeks ago , now we have a team of strangers almost.no wonder its like watching first day at school game in play ground. Never Marco dealt a hand like this.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 12:07 PM Okay real arch bishop, what would make you happy at the weekend for you to change your opinion?
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 12:11 PM A win of course, but cant see it on account these players are strangers, solate in turning up it looks so mish mashy, giant striker who cant do a bleedin thing , the two from real may be , long season ,munez totally on another planet when it come to scoring, a mid /f that looks lost , need some input fast from Haribo. coyw get in gear and play like you really want to.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 12:21 PM I hear your passion and some of that passion on the pitch will be hugely important on top of all the other.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 12:33 PM Yeah. We all want the win. My hope is simply to see an improved performance with stability, A performance to build upon. Stability at the back promotes confidence all over. Stability in the middle inspires the strikers. When the strikers perform everybody plays with more positivity.
posted by Louis (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 1:35 PM Fulham now 11/4 for relegation, from 5/1.
posted by George H (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 4:36 PM Why you looking at the odds. Are you naughty guys betting against Fulham and the trying to influence the outcome by introducing negativity wherever possible?
posted by John (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 5:38 PM If we win the next two games handsomely the odds will change.
posted by The Time Is Now - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 12:58 PM

Because he can’t stand ffc and I dont for one want him anywhere this club
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 1:41 PM He would be on a wage structure we cannot afford.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 3:15 PM i prefer the first reason .he is a nasty bit of work, who has not fulfilled his potential, and will just drift for the rest of his days.
posted by herne bay dave (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 3:37 PM What bunch of wanker you lot are ,nasty bit of work , you know him do you , i don't think so.
posted by 22 (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 9:03 PM 22 , is that IQ ?
posted by Mick (Guest) - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 1:51 PM

Good post T.NO although you can read below that I’m not in complete agreement with you. BTW Atalanta offered €50 for Muniz and Leeds offered £30m in last summer’s window. With hindsight we should have bitten either hand off.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 10:10 AM Speed berg up really how,? no one seems to know what sess and king and berg amiobi are expected to do and were to play them add smith rowe to the problem and its like walking in a maze ,were is the opening that lets in bobb and kevin and now the new boys ??? cant wait to see outcome.
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 12:14 PM bad post TNO
posted by Sid Williamson (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 3:24 PM I would rather we had played Muniz against Sunderland, Gonzalo just doesn't look up to prem standard but it could all change. Muniz remember is coming back from a long term injury last season and he looks like he needs a few blow outs in 90 minute games. You are asking the 24 million dollar question about Muniz, is he good? Remamber it was Marco Silva who kept him here at Fulham and he rates Muniz. We never questioned why that was so.
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 4:24 PM

Plus Tete is staying... onwards and upwards!
posted by bigboy4651 (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 7:51 AM My opinion is in a post below but not sure about your synopsis Affengruber is about 8’ 6” and Angel 4’ nothing ??. Time will tell but as I previously wrote, if Arbeloa fails, it’s a right mess of a squad the next guy inherits.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 7:53 AM How tall is Messi.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 8:36 AM And tongue in cheek, it's not as if this is a young mans game is it.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 8:39 AM

You cannot buy a ticket of any sort from Fulham unless you are a member. I can understand how this is being done to stop away supporters getting in the home areas which supporters complain a lot about.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 6:49 AM Intergration
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 8:37 AM Integration
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 8:38 AM TTIN I hate digital tickets and its an absolute pain if your mobile has any malfuntion. I am a member and on the paper tickets my name was always printed. Many times away supporters sat near so grateful if you can clarify how the digital system can avoid this as the ticket purchasing system remains the same. Thanks
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 9:47 AM It’s because season ticket holders and members buy for their opposition supporting mates.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 10:12 AM Big deal,as long as there respectful who cares? I’ve sat in the home end a few times it’s no big deal.The fact that they can’t give you a card is ridiculous what if you loose your phone or the screen cracks ?
posted by Chief (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 1:28 PM

Unlike most comments on this site I’m very happy with transfers,got our average age down and nothing that 3 points can’t put right. Don’t understand all the criticisms over our chairman and the way he’s running the club.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 5:49 AM As a famous football man once said you don’t win nothing with kids ( let’s hope we don’t lose the big prize
posted by Ipoyombi (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 6:55 AM Let’s hope our average age is not the only thing going down
posted by Ipoyombi (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 1:47 PM Age jealousy rearing its ugly head???
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 3:49 PM Light in size, strength and experience. The Spaniards anyways. We’re all going to need loads of patience. Very rare someone just walks into the Prem no problem. Going to take time.
posted by Californian - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 12:46 AM

We could not get a replacement so he stayed.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 6:50 AM

Not bad cali might interchange munis though
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 7:00 AM leno, timo,.Cuenca, bassey ,jedi, king, iwobi,sess, kevin, gonzalo, Zepa
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 3:22 PM

In this day and age a 6 ft 1 centre half and skinny is about 4 inches to small for me in @n age. Of giants think he might get bashed about somewhat
posted by Ipotombi (Guest) - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 1:52 PM Ipotombi, David Affengruber at the cut price of 8.6 million might just be bargain of the season and boy' do we need someone to be a bargain and i should say make an impact and come in hitting the ground running. So far our 2 buys from Real Madrid have been a damp squib, you must agree. I am not too fussed about our midfielders at the moment because we have loads of them and in time they will sort themselves out, hopefully. A centre back is our most important position and we hope David Affengruber is the real deal at the bargain price of 8.6 million which would be an extraordinary piece of business by the Khans. How often does this happen?
posted by OWEN - Wednesday 02nd September 2026, 4:17 PM

Manuel Angel has been signed a two footed central midfielder. Replies So has Hugo Larsen. posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 9:09 PM Affengruber joins Fulham as well. A talented central defender posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 11:26 PM
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 11:27 PM

Also funny how all our new signings come out with how proud to be playing for the oldest club in London. Clearly, scripted and false. What a mess of a squad the next manager will inherit if Arbeloa cocks this up.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 9:54 PM Never mind the b0110ck5, Can Larsson and Manuel come in and make the impact that we crave? The two from Real don't look better than what we have now. We might have done better playing Smith Rowe and Muniz against Sunderland for starters because the Spaniards looked poor against a Sunderland who let's face it are nothing special but we managed to lose to
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 10:32 PM

So has Hugo Larsen.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 9:09 PM Affengruber joins Fulham as well. A talented central defender
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 11:26 PM

A bit harsh and a bit pessimistic! The club just spent £100m and you are complaining. You assume none of these players will become good?? Not all of them will work out but hopefully a couple of them will excel and become superstars!
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 8:46 PM I think you need to consider one or two things before making such a judgement. Fulham is not a large club so can't go throwing 50 million pounds around on anybody and everybody as the bigger clubs do and whilst it appears we do a lot of late business so do a lot of other clubs. The players have agents and clubs who are also doubtless hanging out until as late as possible to exact an extra few million here and there.
posted by MGW (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 9:09 PM On reflection, we have had a good transfer window, if in fact, our new additions, prove their worth, and if A A, can get the young side to gel, we could have a reasonable season, but time alone will tell with that one. It's easy to blame TK, for our slow, and as usual late signings, but in a lot of cases his hands are tied. We have to remember, that every time we sign someone, the club we sign a player from, are losing one or two of their players, which will undoubtedly upset their own fans, as we know how we feel, when we lose some of our squad.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 9:45 PM Quite honestly Craven, of the 3 players who have left us, only Harry Wilson will be missed, and quite frankly, I think that he reached his peak last season, and he wouldn't have scored so many this season. Let's see how many he scores for Leeds, as he has been benched already.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 10:25 PM Of Harry, Lukic, Raul and Diop, I think Diop will be missed most, at least until the Austrian gets up to speed. Andersen a huge liability in a high press system.
posted by Californian - Thursday 03rd September 2026, 4:32 AM

Not sure why people are calling for Tete to stay. He’s 30, injury prone and we rarely get half a season from him. I love king Kenny but this is football and we need reliability.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 7:46 PM In total agreement with you MST and why only a 9 million valuation of Tete? We don't ever look to make much profit from our sales these days. We lose more to free transfers and selling players. Somebody put Josh King and value to about 70 million, i doubt we will even get 30-35 million if we sell him.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 8:06 PM

Of course but the PL is a force greater than climate change.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 6:50 PM

Lol' Keeping everything crossed MST. Third time lucky, maybe Manuel Angel is a good un' as the saying goes.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 1:42 PM Lol' if Manuel is a dud playing football, i hope he is as funny as the Mauel of Faulty Towers.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 1:50 PM Just had a look at Affengruber on YouTube - looks pacey and appears to be intelligent on the ball. Really hope this works out for us. Need it.
posted by Kernow320 (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 2:23 PM Bought 6 players this summer. 2 strikers and 4 midfield players but not one wide left or right. Who's the Wilson replacement?
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 3:04 PM Just to add - we sold a right side central defender and a right side midfielder. neither are replaced. They are not important for AA’s tactics??
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 3:18 PM We beat Palace okay
posted by Sid Williamson (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 4:41 PM Did Angel and Laarson pass their medicals, as that was hours ago. Everton no longer interested in Tete, which is a bit of luck.
posted by AC (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 4:42 PM Is the football world going mad ? Villa have just signed an 18 year old for 47m. Hull, are signing about 8 or 9 new players, and we think that our club are crackers to be signing youngsters, and hopefully we haven't finished yet ! !
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 5:23 PM Feels like supermarket sweep game show is happening right in front of our eyes! Except we are not talking about a hairdryer or some baked beans. We are talking about 10’s and 100’s millions of pounds! We have stamp duty for buying a house - there should have the same on football transfers!
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 5:49 PM It continues to amaze me, how clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea, who have been held to account for their overspending, and could possibly have points deductions, are still spending millions on players, with no reprimand. If we did the same thing, we would be pulled over the coals for it, plus we would have a points deductions. Why are City and Chelsea, still getting away with it ?
posted by LTS (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 6:27 PM Joking aside, i wish the best for Manuel and i hope he comes in with an immediate and positive impact. We need an impact like Mitrovic was coming into Fulham, it's been a while now since anyone of calibre has come in and nailed it straight away.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 7:39 PM Would have thought bobb or king would do a job there Bobb played wide right for his country there and king is pretty nippy
posted by Ipitomi (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 9:11 PM

We overpaid on Anderson... plus he's on a silly long term contract.
posted by Greeno. (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 12:16 PM I agree. When i first saw him he seemed to have the stature, now I think his nerve is not that strong.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 12:17 PM They’re all over priced and over paid
posted by Chief (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 12:28 PM He look the best player on the pitch.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 1:06 PM He look?!
posted by Time and a Word. (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 1:33 PM I am checking my stammer. Sorry i mean 'grammar.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 1:53 PM He looks the best player on the pitch as well.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 2:57 PM owen and ttin slip up
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 4:09 PM Too many mistakes and too many yellow cards
posted by fulham supporter (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 7:41 PM Inhis first spell here he went down a bit looks like history repeating itself
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 9:22 PM And over here !
posted by Ipiyombi (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 9:23 PM

FFC, make some noise for us, or we won't make any noise for you.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 11:06 AM Non-stop runner and fast? Robinson comes to mind. I know nothing about Angel but i hope he is good. Sorry not much help or optimism these days and too much negativity from myself. I blame it on holiday blues coming back from the Eden Project. I think seeing those dinosaurs scared the heebie-jeebies out of me and had the opposite affect on my grandson who had a blast. Third time lucky we win against Palace i hope.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 2:07 PM Predictable stuff if we get anybody it will take till one minute. Past cut off time to get them Signed up none of them will play Saturday be sure of that why are ffc so slapdash in all they do
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 9:30 PM Think fans are not football clubs main concerns there more concerned about keeping sky happy and looking after there merchandise and sponsors
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 9:38 PM

Sadly another two cast off signings to follow. . Why does Khan continually buy real injury prone, second team players and who are both inexperienced and NO PREMIER EXPERIENCE. Hugo Larsen who? Not a regular at Frankfurt , injured and no form last season. The other youngster from Madrid again same story either Ariobala.
posted by Kevin (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 8:38 AM

Completely agree, we'll be playing Championship football next year.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 11:09 AM

Mr Wrestling...Tony Khan's running the transfer policy...what did you expect!
posted by Bishop Park. (Guest) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 8:38 AM

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 My worry about Arbeola is that he doesn't look to have a gracious bone in his body and i find it a bit odd that he would put 100% blame on players; that is unusual from a manager after two games. Will the players pick up on this slip from Arbeola and are they accepting his explanation that they didn't run hard enough for 90 minutes or words to that effect? To lose the dressing room with higher profile players at clubs such as Utd is understandable because we are dealing with bigger budgets and ego's and i imagine guys such as Mourinho at Real Madrid will have to be careful. Mourinho for how unpredictably crazy he might be, he would never have said what Arbeola said to staff after 2 games, that is strange.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 7:55 PM

Rat who ?
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 7:59 PM

Agree 100% you have got it spot on.
posted by Voice of Reason (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 5:19 PM Just over a day to go, and TK, and big daddy, look like letting us down once again. It's an ever repeating story. I am really jealous of clubs like Brighton and Brentford, and among the lower clubs, who get things done well ahead of the game, as they have owners and board members, who are football people. It's no good saying that a season in the Championship would do us good. Ask West Ham fans what they think of being in that league, as it's not proving so easy.
posted by George H (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 5:46 PM unlike many I still have faith in Arbeloa. Your summary is spot on and i am concerned we are trying to squeeze a square peg in a round hole at the moment! I mentioned before, i am not sure we have a squad of energised and physical players. I like our new additions. I really like both players from RM. But they are not adding muscles and stamina to our team. But it is easy to say we send so and so out on loan and play some in U21 - there would be no squad. We have to stick with AA's plan. The worse thing is for the team to get confused with how Marco played and how AA wants to play. That's exactly what happened on Saturday. Anyway, I am still excited by the prospect and let's wait another couple of months to judge AA. We can't throw the plan out after 2 games!! We are not Forest or Watford!
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 5:48 PM Waiting a couple of months may be to late.From what I saw and heard on Sunday AA may have already lost some of the dressing room.
posted by Voice of Reason (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 6:29 PM Ted pi55 off. I haven’t deleted anything. Been away and haven’t even been in the site. Stop making assumptions that are completely wrong!!
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 6:08 AM

Oh LTS. What time today was that?
posted by ben (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 12:43 PM window close tomorrow evening.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 31st August 2026, 2:13 PM

Tibor Mint...are you a double agent?
posted by Bishop O'Park. (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 12:04 PM Of course it could also be them local property owners wanting the demise of the club so they can keep their jogging routes open through the park and along the river on match days not to mention the local traffic. They hate us and would love to cause discord and unrest from within. BBC etc hate coming to the cottage because they cant get away early because of local traffic. Or a putrid mix of all of them. True fans don't turn each time a result or performance does not go their way. Look at Wimbledon support. We are winning the battle because the ground is still full. They would love to create unrest and have us booing the team off. No.
posted by Allan trent (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 12:40 PM

I was ok with our first to games made mistakes v CHELSEA but played well properly deserved a point . In cup v Wimbledon good result with squad players and youngsters doing well. Sunderland was scrappy game hard place to go, but got in half time 0-0 with not many problems not great football but kept our shape. Start of second half seemed to have more control. Then the subs were such poor management.as soon as he put SESSEGNON right back (no fault of his) I expected the worse, arguably CASTAGNE has suited he’s system more than anyone both players looked shocked. from then it went down hill. To then dress the players down in public was poor management when he was as much to blame getting a draw would not of been a bad result we’ve lots to sort out behind closed doors. Never has a manager so quickly and changed my opinion over night hope I’m wrong
posted by DMK (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 8:26 AM I am willing to give anybody a chance, and I don't normally make rash decisions early, but despite an early excitement when AA was appointed, I am beginning to feel quite worried, as to his attitude and playing style, and fear that what he wants, is just not going to work, here at Fulham. We must admit, that Sunderland were pitiful yesterday, but we ended up far worse than them. Of course it's all conjecture at this time of the season, but we will do extremely well to avoid the drop. If we don't improve considerably by the International break, TK, will have to consider a replacement Manager, as this guy will take us down. Don't go for McKenna, as he always ends up relegating his teams. The trouble is that after tomorrow we will be stuck with the squad that we have been left with. We have the basis of a good team, but we are not playing like it.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 9:51 AM Not going to jump on other posters band wagon, but how long do we give a novice prem league manager, if results dont improve, thinking of scenario last season with Frank at Spuds,
posted by Bob (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 10:23 AM Knives are out already,2 games gone 1 against title contenders and the other against a very difficult place give the guy a chance,we didn’t play that bad yesterday although admittedly a bit negative and lightweight sure AA will be learning and yes of course he’ll make a few mistakes but stop panicking,new manager you must be joking.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 10:25 AM 3 months.
posted by Sid welsh (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 10:31 AM Coventry, Sunderland, and Fulham. Get down to your local betting shop, and back these three for the drop, and you will make money. Guaranteed ! !
posted by Mr forecaster (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 11:07 AM Coventry,Ipswich and Pace my prediction
posted by Chief (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 12:45 PM

traitor
posted by lou (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 12:06 AM Going too the lou...
posted by Greeno. (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 4:08 AM We tried very hard but could not create enough, that will get better. These players need to understand each other and fully understand what the manager wants them to do. This does not happen in five minutes.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 31st August 2026, 6:24 AM If it is true that Tete is off to Everton, it will be a bit of a disappointment, but he hasn't exactly been a regular, and he is prone to injury. As Diop, Wilson, and Rual, who left us, how are they doing. Diop, was part of 5 goals conceded by Ipswich yesterday. Harry was on the bench,and was hardly mentioned in the highlights, when he did come on. Rual is still scoring his penalties for Wolves, but none so far from open play, so was losing these four, if Tete does go, such a disaster, if as expected we haven't yet finished buying new players.
posted by AC (Guest) - Monday 31st August 2026, 7:26 AM

Tibor is collecting brownie points...
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 01st September 2026, 8:14 PM

i just do everything you do, and your posts fade away
posted by jim (Guest) - Sunday 30th August 2026, 10:21 PM