Wpould like to think that a multi-year points deduction - say 30 pts for three years would see them miss out on European Comps and gradually denude their team as players leave for a better chance of trophies. Just a thought, probably more like wishful thinking
posted by Kernow320 (Guest) - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 9:58 AM Not for a minute do I know think that City will be relegated, as the Premier League wouldn't allow it. They will no doubt get a points deduction, and a rather large fine, making sure that they will not win the title this season, but that will most probably be it. I hope that our fans are not relying on City's demise, to save us from a return to the Championship, as in my honest opinion, we will be good enough, to save ourselves, without anyone else's help. If that is not the case, then we will certainly not deserve to survive.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 11:12 AM If they get points deducted, Fulham should snap them up cheap, before anyone else does. Buy ourselves time to work on our shooting.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 12:13 PM a points deduction that simply place them in mid-table is a complete waste of time. You might as well just ban them from take a European place. Otherwise, only team that would benefit is Arsenal. If the appeal fail, they must be punished heavily and not just missing out on Europe for one season. The punishment needs to be painful and not academic. They must get 3 whips. (1) remove some of the titles they won (2) ban from Europe for 3 years (3) relegated to the Championships and transfer ban for 3 years but promote 4 teams next season (so other teams are not punished).
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 12:50 PM City will get a very light punishment,UAE will pull the plug on various investment and major deals/donations if they dare come down hard on them.Bearing in mind they also employ one of the most powerful lawyers in the world there’s only 1 outcome
posted by Chief (Guest) - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 1:28 PM Exactly right Chief. This decision will be made at 10 Downing, not with the Premier League. The Gulf States have your country over a barrel. Extortion used to be behind the scenes. No longer. The investment the UK would lose is in the billions, something you can ill afford post Brexit.
posted by Californian - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 1:45 PM It is not a one off cheat by MC. Before the FIFA rules came in MC had bought their way to the top. Once the rules came in they continued as they had done before but found illegal games to hide it. This is far worse than any football club has done before and they must be made to pay heavily. They must be fined the amount they have illegally obtained, the players who they have purchased with illegal funds must be sold and they must be relegated with none of the financial benefits a relegated club gets. All the titles and cup they have won must be taken away from them. This should make sure this sort of behaviours will not be replated. Crime must not be allowed to benefit.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 1:54 PM

Agree. They work hard and wouldn't stop chasing the ball but you can see they play like a championship team. I can't see us not beating them. They are probably better at home but that does not buy you quality, which they don't seem to have. I can't see any other result but a win for Fulham.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 9:11 PM It's October, not May. I'd rather be in the bottom 3 now, than at the end of the season. By Christmas the bottom 3 will be a distant memory, and we will be aiming for a European spot once again.
posted by AC (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 9:23 PM And by the way, I don't want anybody eating any humble pie, once you stop believing...........YOU'R OUTTA HERE!
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 9:46 PM I want some of what you are on AC
posted by Fred (Guest) - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 2:03 AM Seems what Cov did to the Toon last week is a far distant memory as well!! Of course, I’d love a Fulham win but it is far from guaranteed and I’m certainly not holding my breath. I just cannot see where some of you are getting this confidence from after a 1-0 home win against a very poor Hull side. Fingers crossed we get the win because as luck would have, it Spurs are playing Chelsea and three points gives us some space.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 6:00 AM You say Hull a bad side , granted there not great but some credit due as I think our play made them look bad
posted by Magicman (Guest) - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 7:11 AM There is some optimism on this site, which I hope is not overstretched. A win at Coventry, or at least a draw, would be a good result, but after watching last night's game, Coventry take no prisoners, and we could end up with a bad result, and a few injuries, as big Frank, will tell them to get stuck in, against our lightweight strikers, and at times frail defence.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 7:16 AM Yes we’re a better football playing team than Coventry . But the wins I’ve seen them get at him they’ve been very physical and close to dirty . Where need to be strong and hope we get a good ref. When we were running away with championship they best us twice and it wasn’t pretty. Not a favourite club of mine and there fans make it a toxic atmosphere, hopefully our quality and good ref will win it for us. They should go down let’s make sure we don’t go with them COYW
posted by DMK (Guest) - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 7:19 AM Coventry did not stop battling away they were full of running .I hope they will be a bit tired for saturday , Fulham must be up for it as they have looked a tad laid back to me playing good football is great but if you don't hit the net with the chances you have to grind out results ,which we have failed to do a few times already this season
posted by worple (Guest) - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 7:48 AM Bobb and King will be named honorary groundskeepers as they will become very familiar with the turf. Get ready for a literal beating.
posted by Californian - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 2:26 PM The team that was bottom of the League beat Coventry., that must be encouraging for us.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 9:00 PM

Did you watch Notts Forest v Arsenal??? They won 0-1 from a deflected shot and had the majority of possession. They are going to win the league…. It’s football and yes we scored more than we let in. Just saying
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 9:01 PM The opposition manager believed his team had been outclassed by us. Managers do not say such things unless they are true. If we continue playing the way we did yesterday we will win a great deal of matches. That is logic not speculation.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th October 2026, 9:32 PM We’ve made mistakes like all teams do even top six. Of course we must always look to improve, and hopefully the manager is adapting to the premiership? Now it was a good performance Saturday, so far we’ve only lost by the odd goal all season very competitive. Even lo the tactics have sometimes been a worry. I still feel we have a talented squad. And with a little luck and no mistakes by refs and VAR we can beat anyone on our day
posted by DMK (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 5:58 AM Well now that's under the belt. Looking forward to never losing again.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 9:13 AM I’m with you Fred. The fact is, even against the poorest of opposition we do not score enough goals. Unless that is resolved, we will continue to struggle, no matter the defence and midfield are pretty solid and there is some class there. Defence tends not to win matches. Goals, goals and more goals is what is required.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 10:46 AM Why will we win more matches if we play like we did on saturday??? bit odd remember we went all of the game missing sitters over and over again hanging on to a one goal lead,so if we do the same again knowing how shot shy we are no chance of winning against better opposition ..
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 12:24 PM What an astute manager we have. He correctly identified how in recent years we came out of the blocks too fast and got found out. Now he has turned the tables and we are getting into the driving seat, so lets look forward to many more great victories. COYW. I SUPPORT.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 12:34 PM We won, we controlled the game and the opposition had one shot in the whole game and that was wide. That is about as one sided as a game gets. It would be nice if we could have scored more goals but we won easily without them. You do not have to score lots of goals to win a game, just enough.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 19th October 2026, 12:36 PM Not if the opposition doesn’t score any, however……..! Think about it.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 4:31 PM With possible exception of Sunderland, we have played the same all season yet, we’ve only got 5 points from 7 games. Not sure that is form that will win us more than we lose. We played a poor team in Hull who, as you rightly point out TTIN, had no ambition and no credible shots yet we scored one goal that was covered by their keeper until deflected twice. Think you should take off those road tinted specs!!
posted by MST (Moderator) - Monday 19th October 2026, 5:59 PM So looking forward to the ball flying into the net many many many times in the coming games under our fantastic manager AA. Good on you and may you spend many happy years at Craven Cottage.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 6:39 PM We've played this type of football for a long time way before Arbeloa. We always carve out chances and don't take too much of them, this is typical Fulham and not much different from the Marco era. Fred has made a valid point and basically the argument is, would the subbing of Gonzalo for Muniz who is a much bigger and stronger centre forward have gotten us a few more goals and maybe 2 more wins? I wouldn't go as far as to put labels of genius around Arbeloa who has constantly made the wrong substitutions in games before Hull. Cairney was a logical sub against Hull but he was not available because of injury before that game. Arbeloa will insist on playing the Spanish contingent and i don't blame him, he believes in his boys first over ours but it is a risky gamble when we eventually play stronger opposition. I am not saying that Muniz is miles better than Gonzalo but take into consideration that Muniz is coming back from a long term injury and Marco Silva who we love liked him a lot more than some fans did. Would you have said that you trust Marco's judgement? Was Marco stupid for holding on to Muniz? We know we can play like we did against Hull and we have beaten the likes of Arsenal etc before Arbeloa came on the scene so no surprises there and we are a possession-based team especially against opposition around us. Yes' give Arbeloa some credit but no great surprises in how we played. At 1-0 we are always at the mercy of a sucker-punch and it could have gone so wrong but it didn't. We might not be so lucky next time. We have to kill teams off going forward and yes Gonzalo is young but he is put out there in the lions den so he must perform and goals must come from him. I can never recall Muniz getting anything near 90 minutes in many games.
posted by OWEN - Monday 19th October 2026, 6:40 PM Okay Owen fair points. However, when certain harm doing, toxic and morally depraved calls for the head of a person in a new job after only a few weeks are spread out via public forums and reach the main stream media and in turn spread unrest and unwarranted feeling which all add the the huge pressures of the said job, how is that fair for manager, club, players? Our great club. When I see this happen, I will always go way over the top in the other direction, and try to offer some counter balance to a very one sided view point. So if I see cruel nonsense, it's coming back two fold and what ever is thrown back at me or however many times I get deleted, unless I get blocked altogether, i'm throwing it right back myself with huge interest on top.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 7:07 PM Lazio, we all want Arbeloa to do well and i think most fans who have criticised his tactics are willing to eat humble pie if say Arbeloa and Fulham go on a winning run of games.
posted by OWEN - Monday 19th October 2026, 7:57 PM That's great then Owen. The humble pie bit sounds just like the words of another poster. However if what you say is correct I will not have to react to any harm doers. I sometimes wonder if the site is run by people more interested in FFC's demise leaving the space free to develop.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 8:09 PM Owen please do not keep going on about Muniz, he is the worst striker I can remember.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 19th October 2026, 10:47 PM He is not worse than Garcia. Not saying much but no way he’s worse.
posted by Californian - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 12:58 AM I would not even agree with that Garcia get in the places a striker should be Muniz goes wherever he fancies.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 1:59 PM Lazio, you have used a lot of very complimentary words that describe our manager Arbeloa as brilliant, fantastic, and astute etc. Arbeloa will not change and i think he will persist in Playing Gonzalo even if Gonzalo turns up with one leg, he will play him. If he can get Gonzalo to score goals, that would be brilliant, genius, superfrajalist ect, even i would sling kind words over him and boy, do we want and need a regular goal-scorer at Fulham.
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 20th October 2026, 9:01 PM

This is why people are worried about AI, if we trust it to much people will die from its mistakes.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 19th October 2026, 6:14 AM Why should we have to do this. We pay for a season ticket start of season. We should not have to check every game to see if it’s working . We should have the luxury of a card season ticket that gets you in with prove your a season ticket holder. That’s the reason to be a season ticket holder. No one cares about the customer anymore they just want your money, and this is not a dig at Fulham it all business they want the customer to take all responsibility and still pay while they have less staff and more profit
posted by DMK (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 6:14 AM Thanks for your comment, but I’m not sure what AI has to do with it. Artificial Stupidity, maybe. It’s a human error thing. The ticket should have been programmed to be there, and it wasn’t. The digital world is a considerable improvement on our existences, both when selling as well as buying services, and I can write and tell the world this and not budge from my seat. I’m thinking that, by way of compensation, I should be allowed to see Fulham stage another 20 minutes of football against Hull again. The trouble is, we would probably contrive then to lose the game! So I’m happy with the final whistle and 3 points!
posted by peterjeremy - Monday 19th October 2026, 8:18 AM Just climb over the spikes
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 10:18 AM AI can’t wield a clapper.
posted by Dave Luddite (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 3:54 PM

You are always offering very valid points. I think that playing Iwobi further forward makes sense and should be looked at ,but he is too useful further back in certain matches. This will not go unnoticed by AA i would think.
posted by Gus (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 4:38 PM Thank you for your kind words I do not often get them. I have an analytical brain which I have applied while we continue to win nothing. I have always wished to see Fulham win something in my lifetime but know that will not happen even if I live for another 400 years
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th October 2026, 5:01 PM Hang on for a cup final coming to a Wembley near you, and soon.
posted by Gus (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 5:11 PM ttin can you elaborate on the 10 diect suport comment
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 5:49 PM Some arguments and logic other on emotion or faith. I do not believe in such rules you must use in debate what you believe is the best solution.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 19th October 2026, 7:01 AM You have put all my fears to bed TTIN. Just to say , a kiss and a cuddle doesn’t make for a winning football team. Maybe more a sign of relief and a sense of desperation postponed.
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 10:49 AM The old analytics ain’t working mate. Could you be deluded?
posted by Observer (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 10:51 AM It’s not my intention to be rude Time but I do seriously worry for you.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 4:34 PM It is Mortlakes intention to be rude and he does not worry for you especially seriously.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 5:38 PM I’m very concerned, seriously.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 6:16 PM

Oh you would like some answers. Well we will be passing Brighton in mid February as they come down and we move up which is what we planned. We would not want to have picked up their unknown players, otherwise we would ultimately finish lower than them. I do hope that this answer satisfies and that your SUPPORT remains with FFC.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 3:22 PM Not to mention that Brighton have some fine SUPPORT, which has gone a long way to their initial success but yes they will run out of steam and ideas. I think you are spot on Lazlo.
posted by Trevor (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 3:51 PM Yes Trevor and Lazlo. Or otherwise we could do what Brian of Brighton says and pick up a load of unknowns and see what happens. But I for one am very happy with manager team and the whole squad. COYW
posted by Gus (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 3:55 PM The way we played yesterday we could beat anyone which is what I hope we will do from now on.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th October 2026, 4:30 PM In a funny kind of way we did beat everybody. it's just that not all our shots went in.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 4:49 PM Brighton are involved in the UEFA Conference league which means they will play extra games this season just like Palace who are involved in the Europa. These teams are not a million miles better than us and sometimes we beat them they beat us etc etc. Any astute manager can work out the maths; They play the extra game in Europa and they come back and most likely get beat back in our league more so 9 times ou of ten. They don't have a huge and powerful squad like Man City etc and we should work the maths and go out there and target them for a win. Palace were beatable and we should have but we didn't but all in the past now. We are definitely good enough to beat these teams and we can more than hold our own in this league so onwards and upwards from now on. We did very well against Liverpool and Man utd and we should have more points than we have and we will catch up, provided we don't continually trip ourselves up. Over to Arbeloa...
posted by OWEN - Sunday 18th October 2026, 8:32 PM Until we start to score the level of goals our chances justify, we need Cairney to come on and control the game as he does. We have missed his skill and passing accuracy. We would have beaten Man U and Ipswich if he had been on the pitch. We also miss Harry Wilson at the end of games,
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 19th October 2026, 8:07 AM

Totally agree! And on top of that a huge huge thumbs up to our outstanding new manager. COYW
posted by Len (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 2:35 PM The way Cairney controlled the game from the time he came on was also amazing but not unexpected. The use he makes of the is fantastic.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th October 2026, 4:33 PM The use he makes of the ball is what I was trying to say.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th October 2026, 4:50 PM

Oh MST. Stop acting like a manager who won't change or make the right decisions. You are missing an open goal here.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 12:51 PM MST. i have started to make the custard to go with your humble pie
posted by Gus (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 12:54 PM I agree 100% with MST on this one. He doesn't need me to fight his battles but i will say as a fully paid up Fulham season ticket holder more than me and most on here, for Lazio to point fingers on who is or isn't a true Fulham supporter is down right out of order! We have a talented squad and it is down to the manager to hone that talent that see us perform to our best out there every week and the fact is we haven't showed up until yesterday and the truth is it could have gone so wrong but like it as in previous games but it didn't, thankfully. Most football people and pundits have stated the same concerns about Arbeloa and tactics with his iffy substitutions and that's a fact, its football. Lazlo' we all want Fulham and Arbeloa to do well so put a sock in it and roll on to the next game and we all move forward and put the negatives and insults behind us now. To Arbeloa' well done and keep on improving and PLEASE' NO MORE DAFT SUBSTITUTIONS THAT SEE US LOSE GAMES THAT WE SHOULD WIN!!!! Rant over!!!!!!!
posted by OWEN - Sunday 18th October 2026, 1:30 PM MST, as usual, you have posted a most sensible article, and despite, no doubt some ridicule, I will have to agree with your assessment. Of course we are all delighted to earned our first win yesterday, it would have been an utter disgrace if we hadn't, as Hull were pretty awful, and we won't get an easier opponent, for the rest of the sesson. What disappoints me more than anything, is our consistent ways of throwing away games, which we should have won, and another 8 points on the board, would not have flattered us, but as pointed out by you MST, if we are not back in the bottom 3, after another 4 games, then we will have a good chance of survival, so let's just wait and see, with fingers crossed, and hope in our hearts.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 1:36 PM Hi Owen. I am glad that you agree with MST who is a season ticket holder. However I stick with my own views, which will not waver and do not constitute an outrageous crime which you seem to be indicating that they do. In fact, my opinions are becoming stronger the more I see evidence of this oddly mannered and so called support which seems to be present within this forum from certain posters/poster. Please ignore my posts if you don't like them.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 1:46 PM My limo also has a computer in it
posted by G.Gunter (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 3:08 PM Have to agree with you MST, 100%. It’s a win but in the overall scheme of things not particularly signicant. Could still be in the bottom three come Monday morning. The problems have not been resolved.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 3:09 PM We will, as pointed out, probably be back in the bottom 3 by Tuesday morning, but at least not bottom this time, come what may. Sunderland are floundering this season, as I fully expected them to be last season. Considering that Man City, will probably be relegated, with their points deductions(11/8 favs with bookis)there will only be two places to fill, and if we aren't miles better than Ipswich, Hull, Coventry, Sunderland, Palace, and Forest, I will be really surprised. COYW
posted by AC (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 3:25 PM Why are so many people convinced that City will be relegated? Even a 50 point deduction will keep them comfortably mid-table at the end of the season. Many people thought Forest and Everton would be relegated and look how that turned out and neither of them have City’s political clout. Call me sceptical but I’m not convinced personally.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 4:48 PM If you keep creating good chances we will score enough goals to win matches. If Cairney had been fit all season we would be in the top four.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th October 2026, 4:54 PM I have to disagree with MST. Yes, our points return so far has been awful. Yes, AA still seems to make strange substitute decisions but it paid off yesterday. Yes, I agree should be more clinical and score more goals yesterday. But the good news is we are creating chances, unlike Hull who failed to have shot on target and maybe only came into our box 3 times in the hole game. Anyone, I don’t any one is celebrating here but maybe trying be positive and looking at the glass half full. There’s nothing wrong with that. Also, putting substitutes aside, would you not agreed the team have played very well this season, created chances and competed in all the games? So, AA must be doing something right. To kill him after 7 games is very naive. Yes, I understand sometimes we have to change if we can’t get off the mark but we have. Also, what managers would come to us if we sack the manager, presumably that’s your preference?? Dyche playing horrible football? Another untested manager from Europe? As a loyal fan I want AA to do well and as long as I can see and smell hope, I will look at the glass half full and hope he’s turned a corner!
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 5:04 PM I’m not referring to people on this board celebrating JC I’m referring to Arbeloa. I’ve been to every game so far this season and that is the first time he has come over to celebrate with the fans and not walked straight down the tunnel. I respect your opinion JC and I hope you’re right but long time contributors to this site know that I am usually very positive towards the team and manager but I fear you may be well off the mark. Let’s revisit this at the end of November ;0)
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 5:18 PM PS JC who mentioned washed up Dyche? Why not Vítor Pereira? He’d be my favourite and certainly knows how to get teams out of the mire.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 5:22 PM Football is a results game not a playing well and losing. The players and the fans are happy when when we win an sad when we loose. All of our games until Saturday we have played well in patches but not so well in others. On Saturday we dominated the whole game and made the opposition look very poor. This is a team ahead of us in the table. If we attack for all the time and defends solidly when we do not have the ball we will win a lot of games from now on as the players will see the benefits of playing this way.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 19th October 2026, 8:18 AM

God save the King
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 11:24 AM He will get more games if he goes to Man U as they have lots of very good players who are rubbish in a United shirt.
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 19th October 2026, 8:21 AM

Agreed.Garcia does have talent and is doing his best but right now he is really struggling in front of goal.Muniz is too inconsistent.A striker is top priority in the January transfer window.
posted by GEZZA (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 9:04 AM So what's the feeling now? Are we going to get behind the manager and team and whole squad, or shall we continue to call for the managers head and keep introducing ill and toxic feeling across this board? I know where I stand. COYW
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 9:29 AM Although our win was very welcome, it was only against one of the worst Premier League sides ever, and they will no doubt be relegated at the end of the season. We need many more wins to be safe, but the most important thing is putting the ball into the net, and last weeks defeat at Ipswich will burn into my mind until we beat them at CC in the return fixture. However, until then, we must start winning on a consistent basis, and another win at Coventry, or at least a draw, is once again a must, if we are to move up the table.
posted by AC (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 10:10 AM Great. So now we are in the same position as every other prem side, I.E we must win or draw to go forward, correct? So are we behind the manager and squad?
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 10:24 AM A welcomed 3 points, God we needed them. However, we have to accept that there were enough chances created to have scored half a dozen against a team who appeared to have no ambition whatsoever. I lost count of the corners we amassed and we didn’t capitalise on one. We desperately need a proven goalscorer because we will be taken to the cleaners if we don’t start scoring soon. This has been going on for 3/4 years and we will not get away with it for much longer. Gonzales, I’m sure is a talented young man but a prospect for a loan in the Championship or League 1 if ever I saw one. He’s still learning his trade and shouldn’t be doing it in arguable the toughest league in the world.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 10:35 AM Great. So if we get a striker of such competence, are we behind the manager and squad?
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 10:47 AM Lazlo. Did you fly into Heathrow, Gatwick or Dover?
posted by Lazio. (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 12:15 PM Hot air. Balloon!
posted by Mick (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 12:47 PM

Agree . Lots of my friends have had problems. I still have card because of age etc. but was told with this season ticket. Will have to go digital next season . It’s a bit of a struggle now anyway at 75 but I love going. But the club have made my mind up for me it will be my last, I don’t need the hassle don’t need every match worrying if it will work. Card you new where you were no hassle which is what a season ticket should be
posted by DMK (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 8:10 AM yes it stopped me from renewing ,when they bought it in ,same as pubs etc that wont take cash ,I will not support the banks and global bean counters just to please them ,they have done so much damage as it is ,and it's no quicker ,just like the check outs ,screw the staff down to the bare bones ,along with the service you get
posted by worple (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 8:16 AM What do fans who do not have mobile phones or phones without pockets do?
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th October 2026, 9:19 AM you have to accept some fans are also a bit behind time not knowing the difference between a QR code and a digital wallet!! Stood but the turnstile waiting for a friend coming through. None of the people i saw knew how to use the ticket. when they had a QR code, they didn't face that against the camera and when they had a wallet ticket, they put it against the camera. FFS. There's no going back from digital tickets. What's annoying is why we changed the rule so that you can't transfer the ticket within 3 days of the match!! that's fu*king ridiculous and absolutely no need!! Fans need to be more switched on and they need more stewards to handhold these people!
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 9:59 AM I'm just worried that someone might track my location settings while checking my IP address
posted by Gus (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 10:55 AM I don’t want to be switched on to all that and have to get a phone out in a crowd with my walking stick in one hand. I just want a card season ticket relax and go to the game. Writing a book progress is a dirty word.
posted by DMK (Guest) - Monday 19th October 2026, 6:35 AM

As the opposition manager said we out classed them. They had one shot on goal that missed. The few times they had the ball we won it back very quickly. I agree it is good to have Cairney back as he is a brilliant passer as well as a steadying influence.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th October 2026, 6:31 AM Lol. The non supporters in here ,must be hating the victory and the nature of it, and the nature of the managers attitude, and the nature of the players attitude, and the nature of the supporters who have not said 'i TOLD YOU SO' and would not say that.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 6:32 AM Are you a non supporter?
posted by Dave (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 6:45 AM Sorry to completely ignore your intelligent question Dave. And sorry to be so dumb but what happens to Sess now, i lost touch with the rules, we get so few red cards.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 7:04 AM Honest question doesn’t need a sarcastic answer .
posted by Dave (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 7:09 AM Dave. Even if you tie me upside down and tickle my feet for 90 minutes plus added time,with a feather duster, I still wont answer that question. Honestly.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 8:00 AM Had did Fulham fans post get all that dribble what’s happened to this board
posted by DMK (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 8:16 AM Please explain your grammar, DMK
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 8:32 AM Everyone posting on here is a supporter! Fortunately, they have differing views, hence the reason it is often referred to as a discussion site. The majority have the good sense and intelligence to put their view and to respect the view of others, and the you have Lazios of this world, unfortunately!
posted by Observer (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 10:43 AM Ohh......you naughty naughty little hypocrite. God bless your little silk panties
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 11:07 AM My point is proved.
posted by Observer (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 3:11 PM Okay you win. Well done silky pants
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 4:02 PM

Good post Johnc...
posted by OWEN - Saturday 17th October 2026, 6:27 PM I must admit that we played some delightful football his afternoon, but I was still almost a nervous wreck towards the end, as if we had thrown the game away like we did last week, it would have been far too much to take. I was just praying for that final whistle, and relieved when it came. We have played probably the two worst teams in the Premier League in the last two weeks, and of course we should have had 4 points and not just the 3. It is unlikely, but we could be back in the bottom three by the end of tomorrow, which will be totally unfair, but if we continue to be unable to see games out, we are going to be in a relegation battle, until we fork out for a top striker. Every sensible fan of ours knew that this was nothing but a must win game, and it is so sad, that we didn't wipe the floor with Hull, and a one goal win, was just not good enough.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 8:15 PM Look calm down guys. It is just like when one striker dries up every so often, only in our case it is a collective form of this strange phenomenon and it will pass, just watch the highlights and laugh because you know i'm correct. Meanwhile we are carving out chances galore.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 8:39 PM If both our strikers do nothing but miss why bother to play them at all. Play Iwobi up front for example, he would do a better job in my view. We certainly did not look any worse without a striker.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th October 2026, 6:10 AM My Chauffeur has expressed his joy for the team.
posted by G.Gunter (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 6:40 AM Everyone played well today including the subs.Palcios did lovely run bit few players fond a team mate worked hard in midfield agree with post above we didn’t miss having striker on pitch, not having go at Garcia apart from his goal scoring works hard is young and talented
posted by DMK (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 8:27 AM

One of the best centre forwards we had in the last 2 decades was Bobby Zamora. Maybe its worth remembering what his first season with us was like.
posted by T:NO (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 5:37 PM Haven’t won a Premier League match in five months. I for one will finally enjoy my Saturday without a single complaint or even an onwards and upwards. Feels good.
posted by Californian - Saturday 17th October 2026, 5:55 PM Have you heard that saying? "A good big 'un will always beat a good little 'un". Zamora and Mitrovic are big guys. Gonzalo unless he morphs into Michael Owen is not good enough for this league. Maybe i will be proven wrong and i will eat humble pie if so but i still say Muniz should have been subbed on. There is nothing we can do about a target man until January and i don't see Gonzalo scoring many.
posted by OWEN - Saturday 17th October 2026, 5:58 PM He will if he knows you believe in him. Don't break the good vibe on it's good vibe journey Owen
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 6:11 PM Muniz is an occasional scorer, the big bloke has not been played and the Spaniard is a Muniz type. Why not try Iwobi up front he shoots a lot and a good percentage go in.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th October 2026, 6:17 AM Garcia is a talented footballer not sure he will end up a striker works hard enough to be a good midfielder
posted by DMK (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 8:31 AM Gonzales might have a whole load of potential but learning your trade in the PFL is a tough ask. I think he’s a prime candidate to go out on loan.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 10:47 AM

We all want players to prosper, the question is will they. Too many non contributors at the moment. How long have we been moaning about the lack of a decent goalscorer. My recall is 3 years. What have we now , a youth player and Muniz. I’d rather play Sessingnon at CF, he’d be more likely to score and that would not be the solution. We need proven goal scorer/s.
posted by Observer (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 3:04 PM Well can we hold on to this one ?
posted by LTS (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 3:12 PM Yes, we did hold on, and a win at last, but once again we missed so many chances a nces. Thank goodness we are out of the bottom three at last. It'sn I w onwards and upwards..
posted by LTS (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 4:08 PM After today’s incredible miss again, header hitting crossbar and two previous chances managing to find only player on line and no goalkeeper in sight, think it’s time to bench him and give Muniz a run. Didn’t even bring him on as sub for Garcia, not sure what is going on…
posted by Sussexcol (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 4:24 PM why not enjoy the moment and leave the negatives for tomorrow. The 2 sitters were not missed by Garcia, in fact he haid one on the plate for iwobi. What a fabulous substitution bringing on TC.Such composure.
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 4:35 PM Bottom three again tomorrow probably. I don’t think that win is going to fill anyone with confidence. Only listened to the match and it felt like Hull couldn’t be bothered. As for Fulham, it’s the same problem we’ve experienced for the past 3 years, no effective goalscorer! Unless that’s resolved we will continue to struggle. Sell Andersen, ESR, Kevin and Muniz and try to sign an experience goalscorer, if we can.
posted by Observer (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 4:38 PM I left before Sessingnon was given a red, so what happened ?
posted by George H (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 4:49 PM To T.NO the header today should have scored, the other two were one last week at Ipswich when 1-0 up and I think Man. Utd both found defenders on the line, opportunities a centre forward should score, I know he is young and a bit inexperienced but chances that should be taken and anew alternative taken. Another example of hanging onto a 1-0 lead, only this week we got away with it.
posted by Sussexcol (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 5:18 PM Sorry Ssxcol, thought you meant today. Yes he should have at least 1 more goal to his name by now.
posted by T.NO (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 5:39 PM We have three useless strikers, let us play a midfielder who can score instead.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 18th October 2026, 6:24 AM

3-0 Fulham today!!!!!COYW
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 12:41 PM Good free flowing football denied by ability to score multiple goals. Fine performance albeit against abysmal opposition .
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 5:02 PM

As in America, failure is not seen as inability, it is seen as a learning curve. for example banks favour lending to a start up venture where experience of a previous failed venture has been gained. In essence our great God of a manager will today begin to hoist this great club upwards, with a learned competence that only clever people understand, and idiots are blind to.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 4:38 AM Exactly. Rome was not built in 5 games.
posted by Luigi (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 5:26 AM I would rather the players and manager would look carefully at they way Hull play. They let the opposition attack and when we loose the ball break away and score. We either do not attack or attack without involving the defence no matter how talented they are. These tactics are for facing Hull not for facing anyone else.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 17th October 2026, 8:08 AM We overpaid on Smith - Rowe (arsenal saw us coming!) Andersen was a panic buy...(£90,000 wk!) They both now proudly sit on the bench!
posted by Them O's. (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 9:54 AM Should only be two relegation spots this year when shtty get demoted (/that’s another story could be veryvery explosive if that happend could open a can of worms
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Sunday 18th October 2026, 1:28 PM

Don't dislike the bloke...but if he's lost the squad, he's gonna have to go.
posted by Krebs. (Guest) - Friday 16th October 2026, 1:46 PM Well let's hope things will be better tomorrow and the goals will go flying in.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Friday 16th October 2026, 2:53 PM Well looking at the way Hull play with a low block and strike on the break, I’d be surprised if we can break them down. Also, a win against Hull (in my opinion) does not change Arbeloa’s clueless substitutions. I really do think that he is way out of his depth and we need to change manager now if whilst we have time to pick up our season. We can’t just keep blindly expecting Arbeloa to turn things around when it is clear to see for everyone that he will get us relegated if we don’t make a change.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Friday 16th October 2026, 3:17 PM Agree With MST his subs have been more than poor . I still feel summer signing were good Affengruber Charles are upgrades Garcia works hard good football not sure a striker still young. The other two Spanish boys plenty of potential not ready yet Larsson will come good it’s AA tactics that are letting us down.
posted by DMK (Guest) - Friday 16th October 2026, 3:36 PM I know the players complain about his bad breath. May his tic tacs also let him down. He will be on an aeroplane home if we don't win.
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Friday 16th October 2026, 3:44 PM Agree with comments 100%
posted by OWEN - Friday 16th October 2026, 7:09 PM I still believe
posted by Magicman (Guest) - Friday 16th October 2026, 8:28 PM I do not believe but as always when supporting Fulham I hope.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 17th October 2026, 7:58 AM We used to have a player who would come on as sub and score late goal, but we let him leave.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 17th October 2026, 8:11 AM He will come on and score today
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 10:07 AM Good substitutions, kept clean sheet. Won game easily.
posted by Dellers (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 5:04 PM

Have to agree.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 11:54 AM I would rather win some lose some, in the Premier League than in the Championship. Dropping down a division doesn't automatically mean that we would start winning on a regular basis, just ask Wolves, West Ham, and particularly Burnley. Winning isn't a given in the Championship, plus no doubt we would lose quite a few of our squad, as they wouldn't want to play against lesser players either. I was looking back in my records, and in the 2015/16 season we only had 1 point after 8 games(Championship)but still finished up with 52 points, so all is not lost just yet.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 12:10 PM If football was a fair game, we should have had a load more points than we have now, and we should be in a comfortable mid table spot. I still feel that we will be OK eventually.
posted by George H (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 12:45 PM Not going to argue with your thoughts on the subject. We all have preferences only God knows how they would workout.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 1:24 PM The flaw in your plan Bish, is that we’d have to be relegated from the prem every other year and that’s no fun lol.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 3:15 PM We’d throw a match or two ( we’re quite practiced at that )to ensure we always finished 2nd! No brainer.:))
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 4:55 PM Should not have said 2nd. Duh! Best laid plans. Game management is going to continue to be a problem.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 4:57 PM Fulham supporters need to be realistic,we will get relegated in the next few seasons unlikely to be this season but you never know. Marco built a fantastic squad from the championship Mitro got 42 goals no doubt we’ll do it again
posted by Chief (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 6:40 PM I cannot support your theory as based on 'Premier' league increments we as a club would lose millilons financially by playing in lower leagues, irrespective of the one-off 'parachute' payment the club would further lose out on chances of - 'international' competitions, or being attractive to talented players joining us plus 3rd party sponsorships which currently exist? Who is to say that given your theory we would even be good enough to return to the premier division ... Just look at the number of sides in the 'Championship' who used to play in the 'Premiership', in particular Leicester City as a case in point? What we do need is a team consisting of experienced staff with motivated players to try and finish each season consistantly within the top eight positions, which since my support commenced in 1958 I have not witnessed, due to the ongoing practice of realising we have a 'special talent', we sell him, thus destroying any nucleus of future promise for our club? For the board.. Change your mindset, instead of having 2/3 special players in the side, up your vision to have 6/7, and DO NOT SELL THEM!
posted by lester (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 7:51 PM The Championship is not the league it was even 5 years ago. It’s garbage. Unwatchable barring a few rivalry matches. Few recall when first relegated under the Khans, we were in danger of dropping to League One. Really bad idea. No guarantee we’d do well.
posted by Californian - Friday 16th October 2026, 2:05 AM Mitrovic mentioned, go and get him, he's in Qatar where missiles are flying around. Come back to England where your kids will be safer and show our young strikers how to put the ball in the net
posted by NRL (Guest) - Friday 16th October 2026, 6:09 AM Not going to argue...have to agree.
posted by Putney too Mortlake. (Guest) - Friday 16th October 2026, 10:20 AM Mousa Dembele still only 30 and filling the onion bag in Saudi. Better bet than Mitro. Probably cheaper too as he can do a couple of years and go back.
posted by Dave Hootee (Guest) - Friday 16th October 2026, 2:19 PM "Good thing going wiv Marco"!!. Yeah right. Marco is to blame for this mess we're in currently, half the season sitting on the fence waiting to see whether a better offer would come along, heart not really in it so unsettled the squad and then right at the last minute jumped ship leaving us in the lurch which caused the khan's to panic in to appointing AA. The khan's laid a generous deal on the table for him to stay so if he said yes, fine start planning for next season or if he wanted to go he should've said no which would've given the khan's more time to appoint someone more suitable to take us forward. I've nothing against AA or the khan's they're doing what they think is best for this club, it's just not working out but I resent Marco for what he's done and to be honest he wasn't really that great was he, yeah we had a few good wins against the big boys but the wheels always come off towards the end of the season because he'd ran out of ideas.
posted by Joe (Guest) - Friday 16th October 2026, 2:49 PM

Spot on with every point. Dont see Howe coming though. Concerning is the lack of managers being mentioned as a replacement as AA getting canned is virtually a certainty at some point before the holidays
posted by Californian - Friday 16th October 2026, 2:14 AM I fear this weekend, both win or lose; winning would only delay and defer the problem and losing only increases the urgency
posted by Rm (Guest) - Friday 16th October 2026, 11:30 AM Well lets hope for a draw Rm
posted by Lazlo (Guest) - Saturday 17th October 2026, 10:09 AM

Similarly I was excited at the arrival of Arbeloa and the signing of fresh young players. We have played well at times and were every bot as good as Liverpool and Manchester United. However, very questionable decisions and a seeming inability to build on a lead call this into doubt. I don't like the idea of changing horses so soon on the race as I feel many of out problems are fixable. A stern talking to regarding tactics and selection might help No one ever got relegated on November.
posted by Old Bloke (Guest) - Wednesday 14th October 2026, 4:06 PM This is where a proper DoF is needed, to help AA through this very sticky period.
posted by W (Guest) - Wednesday 14th October 2026, 6:49 PM Normally a new manager would get at least 10/12 games to find he’s feet,unfortunately in this day and age you don’t get anytime reckon he will be sacked unless we go on some sort of good run. More importantly the squad we have is definitely capable of a top half finish if the right man,decisions are made.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Wednesday 14th October 2026, 6:52 PM

You nailed it
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Wednesday 14th October 2026, 1:53 PM

Happening in all business.
posted by ted (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 7:59 PM I think we should consider turning stadiums into space for housing the homeless, even at the cost of our beloved game. And Stamford Bridge could be a New prison.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 8:09 PM The fines levied on City will go to address exactly that. That’s how everyone will save face.
posted by Californian - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 8:33 PM Perhaps this is the reset the game needs, I think we have all thinking, from a fan's point of view, it is unsustainable, haven't we?
posted by Fred (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 9:11 PM It’s what I have been saying for years. It has always been inevitable that money would ultimately destroy football, at least the game that we have grown up loving. Too much money in the wrong hands resulting in the tail wagging the dog and creating a perfect scenario for greed and corrupt. When it’s all about buying success it’s going to fail.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Wednesday 14th October 2026, 3:23 AM Re-build from the roots up. Oh no sorry not possible. The do gooders stopped playground football and many parks don't allow ball games these days. Yeah you are right, football is finished.
posted by ted (Guest) - Wednesday 14th October 2026, 6:31 AM Football will follow US sporting structure. The premier league will become a closed league. When this happen the rest of the league will no longer be chasing their unrealistic dream of making it into the premier league and in turn will not spend crazy money. I am guessing we have players in the league one earning a million a year and in the championship with players on 100k a week. Player salaries have got out of control.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Wednesday 14th October 2026, 6:33 AM that's re-building from the top down.
posted by ted (Guest) - Wednesday 14th October 2026, 6:58 AM That is the problem is if we are relegated we move from being a wealthy club to a poor one even with the carry down money. The owner knows how difficult it is to get promoted and he may pull out and we may not get another hugely rich owner in the Championship. I hope I am being very pessimistic and we stay up.
posted by The Time Is Now - Wednesday 14th October 2026, 2:13 PM I think as the saying goes, most clubs are skint or could do with some regular money pot which they are not getting. I am not a big fan of the Mancurians and i don't like Oasis and brothers who swear a lot and are arrogant. They have one decent song Wonderwall, i give them that. Man City were more entertaining in the Mancini era i personally think and i liked the antics of Balotelli who made the headlines every week, i liked all that nonsense with 'why always me' and they played some entertaining football which is how it should be for entertainment. We don't have anyone near the character of Mitrovic who i miss and we are losing something in entertainment now more than ever, what happened to our fun team? Man City were a bit naughty but does that mean we should blame them for all what is wrong in football now? Would it make football better if we chuck them out of the league? Football could die a slow death and it is. Wrexam are very fortunate to find people that want to invest in them and good luck to them, does that mean everybody should have the same? Life is like that, some get more than some and that's the way the cookie crumbles as they say. I think we are lucky to have owners that put a few shillings in still and long may it continue; it could be worse. If the Khans decide to fell the axe on Arbeloa's appointment, i don't blame them because Arbeloa and Spanish contingent have been crap to tell you the truth. If we ever turn up this season and start by beating Hull for starters, everything could change and my attitude and pessimism will change for the better and that's typical from a football fan to tell you the truth, we all want our team to win. I feel sorry for that Southampton manager Tonda Eckert who i think they made a bigger deal of than they should to tell you the truth. Yes' it was ridiculous and sort of cheating but he could have and should have gotten the information from a you-tube game against the opposition. The old school way of getting information on any team was to send someone unknown to the ground and we all know teams do it. Tona Eckert might do a good job for us if we have to sack Arbeloa to tell you the truth, why not give him the gig if all else fails.
posted by OWEN - Thursday 15th October 2026, 7:42 PM LOL, just read something interesting on Tona Eckert; His father is a retired computer scientist who worked in areas such as blockchain technology and video surveillance, you couldn't make it up if you tried,lol. Maybe we could give this German Tonda Eckert a try?
posted by OWEN - Thursday 15th October 2026, 7:52 PM

Sorry title should have be, Arbeloa' fish chips and peas PLEEZE!!! No' paella and Pizza!!!!!
posted by OWEN - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 7:01 PM any way we can get an original post that we can get out teeth into?
posted by lou (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 7:45 PM Owen are you serious? Kamala was shocking remember him taking the penalty of Mitro and missing
posted by Chief (Guest) - Wednesday 14th October 2026, 6:55 PM

I don't know, I was not there and cannot know the facts. But I would like to hear his side before i slur him.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 1:44 PM But i respect you for asking me.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 1:45 PM You don’t have to be there to know he is a big headed knob!
posted by Mick (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 5:23 PM Okay Mick. So you know he has a big headed knob. Too much information for this site no?
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 5:56 PM Is not has as per my post .Specsavers for you tibor,
posted by Mick (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 6:45 PM oh i see
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 7:10 PM

Oh okay. Why did you or nobody mention this before? Now i understand what your saying.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 12:34 PM After we beat Hull and demolish Coventry and begin our climb. Should we not worry too much about Palace? Maybe just stay focused on more and more glory reaching up towards the dizzying heights within the top places of the prem? Or should we go on to crush all comers in all competitions? It's coming guys, what a time to be a true supporter. COYW
posted by Paul Gillan (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 12:42 PM I know that I haven't posted on this site, for quite a while now, never to return, or at least until the nasty brigade left. I have always followed the transcripts, and things seem to have settled down somewhat, so I thought I would give it another go. I haven't missed a game this season so far, even Liverpool, and although we have been unlucky in most of our games, you have to make your own luck, and unfortunately, in my opinion we are being badly let down, by our obviously inexperienced manager/coach, and because of him and his tactics, we are hurtling towards the Championship, and can feel that is where we are heading. Teams of our standing, just can't afford to have only 2 points out of a possible 18 available. The usual judgement of what type of season clubs are going to have, is usually after 10 games played, so I will make my final judgement after those 10 games, but it not looking good is it ?
posted by Brian (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 5:32 PM Not looking good at all. AA is week to week at this point. He loses to Hull, it’ll be over. It should be anyways. We’re big favorites with the bookies Saturday. May just buy himself another week.
posted by Californian - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 8:45 PM The ostriches are in the house!
posted by Realistic (Guest) - Wednesday 14th October 2026, 3:26 AM

At least Newcastle have saved us the embarrassment of being the first team to lose to Coventry at home. Winning against Hull, is now a must, otherwise we will have huge problems.
posted by George H (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 9:30 PM The terrible team Coventry have just hammered Newcastle 4 1
posted by The Time Is Now - Monday 12th October 2026, 10:15 PM I think Crawley Town would have beaten Newcastle last night, they were that bad.
posted by AC (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 6:43 AM Yes some teams playing very poorly this season.last nights was poor. Problem being they all have more points than us.
posted by DMK (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 9:00 AM I do not think Newcastle played badly at all they created chances that normally they would score from. They lost because the opposition scored more goals than them.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 3:59 PM

The problem we are facing is not due to Marco leaving. The problem is due to lack of preparation for his departure and choice of replacement
posted by Rm (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 7:49 PM LOL. Okay then, you have spoken. Nobody likes a smart arse but you are so confident, you must be beyond smart. What else can you tell us about the world?
posted by Tom (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 7:52 PM Too late Rm. You guys have all added to this hostile environment.You so called supporters. If he AA has to go, you lot helped create this quagmire. May I ask why you did not think about the consequences [ a replacement to do better]? If I am wrong and we do not win on Saturday [which we will] and eventually finish in a healthy prem position, with a squad and manager to be proud of, I will be coming for your walking sticks guys.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 4:27 AM Premier league is so strong now, any small weakness gets punished. Surprisingly three promoted teams started well so we’ve got a tough run until Christmas. Funny how all those people calling for Marcos head are now calling for AA head careful what you wish for.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 5:45 AM Some of our supporters are perfectionist supporting a club that always disappoints.
posted by The Time Is Now - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 7:58 AM I still believe we have good player , and we got younger players we needed. It was always gonna be a tough season. But AA not helping himself with poor substitutions when we’re on top . And his comments after games. Fans travel to Ipswich lose to two late goals. And when asked if he’s worried about his job he say no I’ve played and managed the best team in the world. He’s at Fulham now doing poorly fans don’t want to hear that arrogance. But yes I agree we need to help our team and get behind them Saturday, I never boo them there. Under pressure there only human and need our help
posted by DMK (Guest) - Tuesday 13th October 2026, 9:17 AM

Learning on the job is very difficult at the best of times. Trying to do it in the unbelievably competitive conditions that prevail in the PFL would be all but impossible. Managing substitutes is now an integral part of the game and is one of the most important factors influencing results. Effective playing time has increased I’d imagine by 10-15% and that is the time in which an increasing number of goals are scored. AA has yet to master this discipline.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 12:32 PM Any new manager MUST get results in his first five games though!!!!!
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 12:44 PM In days gone by, potential replacements would be in the stands
posted by Rm (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 12:47 PM Tim Ream, will be the stop gap.
posted by Them O's. (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 2:25 PM make AA the stop gap
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 3:33 PM Tibor. Have you been on the porchine? AGAIN!!
posted by Bishop Park. (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 5:01 PM O'Doors has morphed into Tibor...
posted by Trebour. (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 5:03 PM No he hasn’t.
posted by Ghost of Christmas Pat (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 8:19 PM

Look on bright side only two will go down don’t think we will be one of them when new boss learns how to use subs we will be ok ( if we lose Saturday it’s adios amigo for this one )
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 9:21 AM I very much doubt that City will be sanctioned this season. We need to start winning (and fast) if we are to avoid a relegation battle.
posted by MST (Moderator) - Monday 12th October 2026, 9:38 AM Man City going down to the championship would create an unfairness across the board. Potentially for Fulham too if we were to relegate this season. It means there is one less position to come back up. So whatever happens, Man City must be penalised with significant points reduction over the next season so whatever division they end up, they will be stuck there for a few seasons until the FFP normalised and they are on the equal footing of other clubs. From they £800m they cheated, they have created a £2-3bn asset in the club which will not disappear overnight. But if you lock them mid-table in the premier league or the Championship, over 3-4 seasons, that asset will erode.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 10:16 AM How do you win fast MST? you deduced well though, we need to start winning. You had to dig deep there.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 12:36 PM Half the Gulf is threatening to pull billions in investments from Britain if they sanction City. It’ll be a slap on the wrist to avoid a long appeals process. No relegation. A fine that’ll go towards supporting the lower division clubs will be the storyline. We’re on our own.
posted by Californian - Monday 12th October 2026, 5:35 PM The whole establishment is is up to their giblets in dirty Arab money. From Andy Windsor to Burnham. They love cash and lots of it.
posted by Dave Madchester (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 8:23 PM Just had a thought if we are one of the sides to go down ( city springs to mind leaves us in a bigger play off lottery another thought. Will championship welcome city should hope not. !takes out one place
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 7:20 AM

Check his off shore bank balance.
posted by JohnC (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 5:21 PM

No knee jerk reactions. We’ve all seen enough including you. Dressing room is lost. Untenable to say the least. The only caveat, and I mean ONLY, is that several of our players played several matches over the break all over the planet, and they looked tired as Gary O’Neill touched on post match. Will a week together back in London help? Last chance AA
posted by Californian - Sunday 11th October 2026, 3:33 PM Owen, I have to reluctantly agree with you. I was quite willing to give AA a chance, but he just must go, if we are to have any chance of saving ourselves from the drop again. After yesterday's result however, I seriously think that the writing is on the wall, and we are going to be relegated this season, which is a very sad situation. The only jink of light will be, the beating of Hull on Saturday, accompanied by the farewell of AA, a man I have now taken a dislike to.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 3:35 PM Don’t panic, don’t panic
posted by Lance corporal jones (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 5:06 PM Owen... we will beat Hull and then we will win our next 4 games Garcia will start scoring and all will be ok
posted by FULHAM SUPPORTER (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 6:12 PM Thank you Fulham Supporter, i will believe again and all the best for Garcia Gonzalo, i wish him well.
posted by OWEN - Sunday 11th October 2026, 8:01 PM Don’t panic yet,next 2 matches absolutely crucial need at least 4 points 6 would give him a bit more time but a defeat this Saturday would be very difficult to have any confidence in him.
posted by Chief (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 8:04 PM Agreed. We can panic in a week or so.
posted by Dave Gove (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 8:54 PM

The Angel sub was completely inexplicable. It cost us the match. Iwobi looked knackered out there. He wasn’t moving well. No problem there to be fair. Was Reed not available? Arbeloa is the definition of insanity doing the same things and expecting different results. Lose to Hull and he’s out but should be today. Who do we line up though?
posted by Californian - Sunday 11th October 2026, 3:25 PM Agree with you John c sums up perfectly our current plight his subbing defies logic he’s done it every game so far this tactic of shutting up shop is bad enough but the replacements mind boggling position wise
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 7:26 AM

Yes you can now jump ship with me rat friend........come on Chelsea..
posted by tom d (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 2:12 PM Khan Jnr has no idea on English football! Put in by Jacksonville Khan Snr to keep an eye on the club. Proper football in the Championship!
posted by More Championship! (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 2:16 PM tom d. Obviously you left out the V. Chelski...the other Man City!
posted by Kombucha. (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 2:19 PM

The root cause are the Khan Family. Agreed they have made massive investment in Ffc... but we need a proper director of football not Khan Jnr! Pop up to the Tottenham Stadium today were you will find Khan Snrs main interest...The Jacksonville Jaguars!
posted by Bishop Park. (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 12:37 PM Thought a a played in the prem he must have some idea how it works if not he must be a slow learner which is worrying
posted by Ipotombi (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 2:49 PM

Apologies chaps, a few typos in that. Was concentrating, but currently suffering with a dose of bronchitis which is giving me a bit of fuzzy brain syndrome:))
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 8:53 AM Well I only wish the worst for this limp excuse of a football club. We are finished as so many quite rightly say. Well done for spotting our demise! Downwards and onwards down I say. Lets all boo before kick off next game up. I can't wait till we go amateur and the ground is gone just like you all know it will be. Down with Fulham. BOOOOOOO
posted by Len (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 10:41 AM We have a better squad than last season talent wise. It’s a very tough league you have to scrape for points away. But the manager been clueless with his subs. We’ve teams we can compete with he’s made poor errors at Sunderland replacing Castagne with Sessegnon when he’s not a right back we could of got point yesterday 1-0 up takes Charles off when him and Burge were holding side together every sub he made made the team weaker fulhamish quick take got it about right
posted by DMK (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 12:23 PM His substitutions definitely look a bit suspect, but I recall so did Marco’s, particularly in the second half of last season. I recall quite a few complaints. Managing so many substitutes has taken on a completely different significance and not all managers appear to have mastered the skill.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 12:43 PM Hull will not be easy, they will watch us attack with no results then break away and score.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 11th October 2026, 2:09 PM Well im now supporting Chelsea, yes folks i am jumping ship with the rats. What a win we had yesterday.
posted by Joe (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 2:10 PM Two fingers smoky Kentucky bourbon should do the trick Mortlake. Love that you’re still on here. Nice post.
posted by Californian - Sunday 11th October 2026, 3:40 PM You too Californian. Hanging on.
posted by Morlake (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 4:42 PM If you say so results and performances to back this up think last seasons starting 11 and squad would have accumulated more points than this lot
posted by Ipitomi (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 9:32 AM One player I would not sub is berge
posted by Ipitombl (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 9:35 AM Looks like we have a little bee clone on the scene
posted by Ipitombi (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 9:36 AM DMK "We have a better squad than last season talent wise." You have to be joking.
posted by Fred (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 10:43 AM Definitely a better squad!
posted by Mick (Guest) - Monday 12th October 2026, 10:51 AM Jury definitely out on the better squad theory nothing to back that up yet got three rrsl Madrid cast offs on bench probably got better talent in the academy at least they know how prem works
posted by Ipitommbi (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 2:46 PM

If our games had only lasted for 80 minutes MST, we would be challenging for Europe, instead of slipping oh so slowly, but oh so surely, into the dreaded Championship.
posted by AC (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 11:00 AM Games are 90m+ MST got it right. We scraped well in hard game got 1-0 up . He keeps making substitutions that make no sense and don’t help team. We have a young talented squad. Give AA credit he brought in some good players, but like Sanchez he can’t manage them Hodgson saved us last . We need someone to save us this time or we’re going down
posted by DMK (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 12:35 PM

We were all rooting for AA of course. We now all know sticking with him is a guaranteed trip back to the second division. He wouldn’t be bad in the Championship. He could develop younger players, something he’s good at. He has completely lost the room by preferring the Spanish players. We all can see it. If he stays, we are done.
posted by Californian - Sunday 11th October 2026, 1:48 AM The manager knew what was wrong, when we go ahead we stop attacking. Our defence is not good enough for that tactic. The players still have not got what the manager is saying or have decided they know better.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 11th October 2026, 6:03 AM This manager and his tactics and the style by which Fulham play is the way to future success. I was horrified that with 2 mins to go when Ipswich hit that screamer, and of course at that point the writing was on the wall. What hurts more is the so called supporters who use 'I told you so' each time a result does not go our way. I wonder if I want to support a club with this kind of sick attitude follower. Think about it, what has 'I told you so' got to do with anything? Even if we go down, [and we will not] the Championship is only an extension of the prem. So I say lets play our new way and keep building on that, and keep a clear vision. Going into games to defend is boring and not in the spirit of the game.
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 6:35 AM Don't you lot ever give up! We've got a fourth choice manager who seems obsessed with signing lower level Real Madrid players. We over paid on Smith-Rowe and Andersen is on a ridiculous wage. We've always been a lower tier club! Get up to the Tottenham Stadium today for a word with Khan Snr as he watches he's beloved Jaguars.
posted by Massageboarder. (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 8:24 AM I cannot believe we still have supporters who are perfectly happy to keep their heads buried. What excellent judges of football they are. In action, is the order of the day, they would leave it until it’s far too late to do anything. Sad that after half a dozen games people are thinking of the January window.
posted by Ostrich (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 8:34 AM Until what is too late?Supporters don't make changes! Supporters support through thick and thin, simple. I support... do you?.And on top of that I truly believe. 'I told you so.' How childish and immature is all that nonsense?
posted by Tibor (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 8:42 AM One word here TONY KHAN! Obviously Khan Snr wants him there to keep on eye on the Fulham operation. More comedy Riverside project in the Championship!
posted by Massageboarder. (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 8:45 AM AN!
posted by Massageboarder. (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 8:46 AM Hey Tibor! Why do you think that you can pronounce on other supporters opinions?! That was piss poor yesterday! You sound as delicate as your old chum Mr Owen.
posted by Trebour. (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 8:52 AM To say that I was furious and really upset by yesterday's result, and before our visit to Ipswich, I was convinced in my own mind, that we wouldn't lose this match, and the worst result would be a draw. In fact I had convinced myself that we were over the worst, and from now on in, our results would improve, and we will shoot up the table. This morning however, I am really beginning to fear the worst, and we are going to be in a relegation battle for all of this season, and at present under Alvaro Arbeloa, we definitely will not survive, and unless a quick change takes place, we will be back in the Championship before we can blink. No doubt we will all then think, that we will come straight back up. No doubt West Ham, Wolves, and Burnley thought the same this season, but the Championship takes some getting out of. Tony Khan must be a lot to blame for our currant predicament, but now let him show some bottle and find us a manager that has Premier League experience, like, dare I say it, Thomas Frank, as look what he did for Brentford. Another person I wouldn't mind taking over, as I feel that the players would be behind, is our own Tom Cairney.
posted by THE CRAVEN (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 10:02 AM Typical offensive response from Timor. Is it not possible just to voice a different opinion?
posted by Ostrich (Guest) - Sunday 11th October 2026, 12:46 PM The Championship is an extension of the Prem? Interesting cope but a tacit acknowledgement of what awaits if change isn’t made. Any process that includes losing matches from winning positions isn’t one anyone is onboard for. Why is it hard to admit mistakes? They took a shot. Didn’t work. Move on.
posted by Californian - Sunday 11th October 2026, 3:49 PM Go on any forum of teams playing bad that will be said on a regular basis
posted by Ipoyombi (Guest) - Thursday 15th October 2026, 2:52 PM

Surely the Khan's are not stupid, and they must know, that our fans, including me, are really unhappy with not only our league position, but our objection to AA staying as our manager, as of right now. Without a change of manager, we are going to be in desperate trouble for quite a while, before we pull out of this nose dive to oblivion. I have to travel a very long way now, to CC, but I'm sorry to say, that I will not be using my ST until we are under a new manager. I know that I will be condemned for saying this, but it is the only way, I can show my protest.
posted by George H (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 9:37 PM

I have just got back from Ipswich and I’m still fuming . We were leading 1-0 but we’re letting Ipswich come on to us and a draw was looking likely when the Manager makes a n amazing substitution bringing on Kevin and Smith Rowe probably the least effective players we have in that situation . Bloody clueless he has to go
posted by Brain Doctor (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 6:16 PM Not to worry, Spurs and Man Utd will finish well below us, provided of course that we don't have AA still in charge.
posted by AC (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 6:32 PM Trouble with satnavs is they divert you onto dead ends. We do not more of that from the team.
posted by The Time Is Now - Sunday 11th October 2026, 6:06 AM

Happens to often one up and then in goes one goal u know whats coming , this guy is so out of his comfort zone dump him now before the rot really sets in ,was on the card after first game khans in town so p45 ready lets go before we cant get out of the bottom of the barrel
posted by the real arch bishop (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 5:13 PM I was fully expecting a win today, as we won't play a worse team this season. We are in exceptionally bad trouble now, and I am really beginning to believe that we could be relegated along with City and Coventry.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 5:27 PM How come we are bottom of the table, as we have 3 points, the same as Spurs, and and we have a better goal difference ?
posted by LTS (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 6:35 PM Simple, I’m afraid we have mere 2 points.
posted by Mortlake (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 6:45 PM Oops, sorry, of course, maybe my age is catching up with me. What is so annoying, in our last two matches, with just a few minutes to go, we were well out of the bottom three, and looking up, not down. Let's not give up just yet, as a new and experienced manager/coach, will get us half way up the table. Well coached, we have a decent side, but not under AA. He has had his chance and has blown it. So goodbye, and don't look back.
posted by LTS (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 8:02 PM

But Eddie Johnson?
posted by Californian - Saturday 10th October 2026, 6:08 PM

It’s all down to the manager Owen. Not cut out for results. He’s a player developer. Can’t manage a match or a dressing room. He’s got to go now.
posted by Californian - Saturday 10th October 2026, 4:45 PM More unhinged waffle from Owen! Khan Snr will be at the Tottenham stadium tomorrow for he's beloved Jaguars. Still at least the Riverside will look good in the championship.
posted by bigboy4651 or 4650. (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 4:52 PM I threw my clapper down and screamed in disgust today when their second goal went in. Ive ben told not to go back to that library again.
posted by Dave Irate (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 5:10 PM Firstly, the idiot using a similar moniker to mine should find his own or probably lacks the intelligence to think of on. He then has the gall to criticise Owen, one of excellent posters without any constructive indicating a lack of ability associated with a juvenile reprobate. I suggest you stop using my moniker, go to night and spend twenty years learning and understanding the English language. Then you might be able to return to this board with a modicum of sense although, highly unlikely, to offer criticism to our more sensible posters. In the meantime Owen you carry on with your excellent contributions to this board. I agree with your comments on today’s game and with post my comments when I have regained my composure.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 7:01 PM Apologies for not proofreading reading my text before pressing the post button. However, I am sure you can read the post as the majority of you are intelligent.
posted by bigboy4650 (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 7:05 PM More least intelligence by 4650. I hope you were at the match today!
posted by bigboy4651/2 (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 7:38 PM I didn't think it was you, Bigboy, not your style, ignore him. You were definitely right that Muniz should start some games now. Muniz isn't great but what's the alternative? Gonzalo is given the lion share of minutes in every game so far and apart from a deflective goal, he has been pitiful. Muniz gets more stick playing less minutes. I keep saying it; play Muniz from now on until the jan window, then esses and buy another target man. You never know, Muniz might just take off and do the business if given the time and minutes Gonzalo is getting every game. The same goes for Smith Rowe.
posted by OWEN - Saturday 10th October 2026, 9:45 PM

But we’ve bought two players from Madrid.
posted by Dave Mal (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 5:11 PM I’ll be back when I’ve sobered up.
posted by Mal Dave (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 5:22 PM

At 1-0 up and Ipswich pressing, i had a feeling we would lose. I don't see us beating Hull for starters. Our replacements are too light-weight for this league, the Spanish boys i mean.
posted by OWEN - Saturday 10th October 2026, 4:42 PM I agree with you Owen the Spanish boys are not up for it but the manager got them in he will keep playing them which I think cost us and his job
posted by Fulham fan (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 5:44 PM El weathero not Scorchio! They struggle when is windio.
posted by Dave Ole (Guest) - Saturday 10th October 2026, 6:52 PM

Hull won’t tear us apart but yeah, bringing on Angel for Charles at that stage of the match might be the worst substitution I’ve ever seen. Utterly clueless.
posted by Californian - Saturday 10th October 2026, 8:03 PM

Win to loss in 2 minutes.
posted by The Time Is Now - Saturday 10th October 2026, 4:03 PM