Fulham (H) | PL | Post-Match Thread

[tregyblue61]

Couldn't beleive only 1 minute of added time for the first half.

Fulham score, it took 1m 22secs for City to KO. That was due to Fulham players getting back to their own half.

City score, it took 1m 15 secs for Fulham to KO due to their players taking time to get to center circle. City were already in position and waiting.

There was the goal kick that took almost a minute due to players ignoring the ball, Leno having to stroll over to get it, stroll back to the 6 yard area, roll it to the full back to take the kick.

Then Raul fouls Jack, City take the kick, ref blows and stops play while Raul fucks about on the ground, all taking 30 secs.

And another thing, Leno's hand is outside the area as he bowls the ball out when Traore has that chance before they scored.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Bobbins imo.

Lack of control, lack of authority, very predictable patterns of play and very lucky Traore is as shit as he is.

Kev and Rodri shaped holes all over the midfield.

Great mentality to get the 3 points but we’re miles off our usual standards atm.

 

[DallasMCBlue]

We pose zero threat on corners, and simply have no ‘free kick specialist’
The absolute worst for me is throw-ins,for a manager that has built a team around ball retention, we must have the worst ball retention in the PL from throw-ins, either throwing the ball directly to the opposition or losing the second ball, not to mention foul throws, the stats must be quite astounding!

This has been a weird issue for at least 5+ years. It's very consistent. A throw-in for us almost always means loss of possession.

 

[OB1]

i think that ricci might be one to keep an eye on with this.

Seen his name is dispatches today. Never heard of him before but that means nothing. He’s the right age.

 

[OB1]

Without KDB, Rodri, and Bernie who is not as effective as he used to be we are not at the expected level. It's by no means alarm bells but it will be much harder to win the title this year. Top 4 and a trophy I think is realistic.

Bernie provided 6 key passes yesterday so he was very effective.

 

[OB1]

he is a frustrating player to watch but undoubted talent. wonder goal. atm imo I think he is a very good impact sub.

His brain needs to catch up with his feet.

 

[mancboy]

His brain needs to catch up with his feet.

this generations paolo wanchope

 

[OB1]

I think its likely to be a pivotal year. Irrespective of Pep renewing or not, we need to strengthen in all areas. I was surprised we didn't this summer but it feels like we are waiting his decision. Its notoriously tough to buy in the winter break so if Pep doesnt renew, a new manager is faced with a significant rebuild which does't feel right. The ideal would be for him to renew another three years to oversee the rebuild himself. Whatever, I think the next phase in our development is about to start.

I want Pep to stay regardless.

The average of our squad isn’t bad at all and I we have another young player arriving in January who we can hope is destined for big things.

A few of the older players will need to be moved on if possible and replaced next summer and then some more the summer after.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Just watched the game (couldn't before).
Muniz's goal right at the death. Extraordinary. Inexplicable. You have six City players in an exact circle round him, and not one of them is tight on him. That's why Ed is annoyed, I suspect.
Gundo — watched him carefully right through the game. it's not that he was bad. That word would be too harsh. He was just bringing nothing in particular to the table.

 

[levets]

The game is over the Referee has blown the final whistle and the Penalty shoot out is to see who goes through, I can see why you and many many others would think you lose the game but, you don't, you lose the Penalty shoot out.

On the other hand, you lose the first leg 2-1, but win the 2nd leg 2-1; you then get knocked out on pens, have you won the game or lost the game. Of course, the answer is you won the game!