Fulham (H) - Post Match Thread

[Bluep*ss]

wasn't he in the last England get together ?

I do not know.
When I first saw his name on the Fulham teamsheet , I , incorrectly thought he was Italian.
He has Italian relatives on his fathers side , apparently.

 

[Bluep*ss]

Nice to see Merlin score his 50th goal..............in the 21st minute....................Silva (21)................legend

 

[Blue Mist]

My moan is about the commentators, both MOTD and Sky said the first goal was because of a mistake by the Fulham defender, no praise what so ever for the fact Dinho saw where he was going to pass it to and set off to get there before it had even left the defenders foot. Dinho was switched on from the kick off and he read the game excellently so FFS give him the credit.
Also thought The fake Silva was awesome, he fully deserved man of the match.
There are comments earlier about poor atmosphere, the guy next to me slept through the enitre match, (well he may have seen the first goal) I assume a good lunch time session was to blame.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Bernardo Silva, quite a few tipped him to be player of the season when he signed for City. I think they may have been 1 year premature.

Many were also saying he'd never make a City player. After about 5 sub appearances, like.

 

[Kippaxblue5]

Pics and comments on the Fulham match are now online at
http://www.rtfract.com/citsep18a.htm

 

[Vienna_70]

Great start getting the very early goal. The game was pretty much over inside three minutes, though I was impressed with Fulham, as they came and had a go. However, we really should have scored more, with both Bernardo and Gabriel missing sitters and I thought Raheem should have done better with his one-on-one against the 'keeper early on.

Some great performances yesterday. I thought the three making their first start of the season were all outstanding, but both Bernardo and Merlin were even better. Bernie really is turning into a fantastic asset and is looking more and more like the natural successor to his namesake.

Finally, it was wonderful to see Vera and Olga on the pitch before the game. The club does that sort of thing very well. Brilliant.

 

[Vienna_70]

Very solid performance. Good goalkeeping from Fulham and a fair bit of wastefulness from us otherwise it could easily have been 6 or 7.

Hard to pick out individuals for mention as there were great performances everywhere, but Bernie, Sterling, Merlin, Ferna and Delph all standouts. Hope that the withdrawals of Kun and Delph were just precautionary.

I think Fab was taken off because it was only his second (first for City) since the World Cup. He said as much in his radio interview post-match.

 

[chaddblue]

Many were also saying he'd never make a City player. After about 5 sub appearances, like.

I seem to remember some people saying exactly the same about Silva 21

 

[asahartford1]

I seem to remember some people saying exactly the same about Silva 21

Some people were saying that about David 2 years ago.

 

[blue ranger]

Fair comments although a tad harsh on Sane, he does have an air of arrogance and appathy but I thought he did well on the whole. Has the ability to be as good as he wants really, just needs to become more consistent instead of drifting in and out of games. That will come.
Bit of both.

I agree. Considering first start I thought he had an excellent game. Am sure if he wasn’t doing something that pep wanted him to do he would have been hooked. Easy to call him and join in with the media idiots, but from where I sit out best team has sane on left and sterling on the right.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Only just seen our second goal,wow.

Started from the back and passed throughout the team,Fulham got one touch via a ricochet and Silva slams it in the net!

Total football :-)

 

[blue ranger]

This.
Sane actually looked back,saw the guy was free, had loads of time to run across and get tight to him but actually decided to not bother.
Cosequently the inevitable ball was delivered wide to the Fulham player who then had clear run in towards goal from the wing.
Fortunately the danger was cleared but no thanks to Leroy. He really needs to work on the defensive side of his game.

First game of the season, probably blowing out of his arse by then. Think this is a bit harsh after 1 start this season.

 

[asahartford1]

Brilliant football at times. Merlin no 2 was delightful.

One conversation I overheard on the bus back to Piccadilly worried me. A lad was explaining how his two mates had left at half time to go to Mary Ds. What actually goes on in the heads of people?...

Surely a real ale pub is available.-; )

 

[whp.blue]

BTW what was going on with Merlins boots yesterday?
They will top off that horrible third kit a treat.

 

[SamBlue]

Mahrez looks completely lost in our system. I just hope it the adjustment period, like Bernardo had one. But boy, does he look out of depth among the rest of lads.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Mahrez looks completely lost in our system. I just hope it the adjustment period, like Bernardo had one. But boy, does he look out of depth among the rest of lads.

The worrying part for me is even last season when Bernardo was clearly not up to speed, you could see enough in the quality of his touch that he would be alright when played in the middle after getting used to things.
With Mahrez I just haven’t seen anything.
I do think he is forcing things, trying too hard to impress, but he doesn’t give me the impression he has the football intelligence to play our game.
I’m probably doing him a great disservice, but currently I see the likes of Foden or Diaz, who have grown up in our system, being much more comfortable in the team and as such much more of an asset to us.

 

[cleavers]

I think Fab was taken off because it was only his second (first for City) since the World Cup. He said as much in his radio interview post-match.

I can understand him being taken off, but why change the whole backline, when Zinchenko could have straight replaced him ? Fernandhino could have done with some rest for me ahead of Wednesday, where he will have a far heavier game.

 

[Bluesiam]

The worrying part for me is even last season when Bernardo was clearly not up to speed, you could see enough in the quality of his touch that he would be alright when played in the middle after getting used to things.
With Mahrez I just haven’t seen anything.
I do think he is forcing things, trying too hard to impress, but he doesn’t give me the impression he has the football intelligence to play our game.
I’m probably doing him a great disservice, but currently I see the likes of Foden or Diaz, who have grown up in our system, being much more comfortable in the team and as such much more of an asset to us.

Relax. Mahrez is quality. He just needs a little time to get comfortable in a new team. He will be dynamite in the 2nd half of the season

 

[mcfc49]

var was being trialled in 5 matches yesterday city Fulham being on of them all the 3 oclock matches. the only decision that would have been overturned was leroys goal just before half time. I have just heard this on talksport. I'm sure var would also have seen the trip from mane at the end of the Liverpool match yesterday that would have given spurs a penalty.

 

[HarrytheBlue]

Brilliant football at times. Merlin no 2 was delightful.

One conversation I overheard on the bus back to Piccadilly worried me. A lad was explaining how his two mates had left at half time to go to Mary Ds. What actually goes on in the heads of people?...

Surely a real ale pub is available.-; )

A few teenagers in the North/Family Stand go to Mary Ds at half time. Can't get my head round it.