Fulham (H) - Pre Match Thread

[Len Rum]

I never go into a game thinking we'll win. I'll never change.
Also, I only think we'll win if we have a 3 goal cushion with about 10min left.

As much as ten minutes left?
You supreme optimist.
More like five for me!

 

[asahartford1]

I'd take a narrow defeat.

As long as we don't get hammered, I'll be ok..

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

I'd take a draw right now. Newly promoted team, play decent football - a point would be ok.

1 - 1. Perchance ?

 

[mosssideblue]

I'd take a draw right now. Newly promoted team, play decent football - a point would be ok.

Stop fishing

 

[Harvster]

Refs appointed ...

Man City v Fulham
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Richard West
Fourth official: Martin Atkinson

Oh no, not ghost goal boy - rabbit in the proverbial headlights

 

[Vienna_70]

Oh no, not ghost goal boy - rabbit in the proverbial headlights

And seven fucking minutes as fourth official.

Just what we need.

 

[warringtonblue]

From what I’ve read on Bluemoon, I think many of the older generation of supporters share your sense of foreboding before every match. As you say, it’s the many years of false dawns and proverbial kicks in the bollocks.

I certainly do, though Mrs Vienna isn’t quite as pessimistic as I am.

I'm still looking at the clock when we are 2-0, only a 3rd settles my nerves

 

[warringtonblue]

I think it will be tight game to start with but, in the last 20 mins we will come out on top

City 4 Fulham 2

Ederson
Walker Ota Laporte Delph
Fern
Gundogen D.Silva
Sterling Aguero Sane(subject to paternity leave....)

I'd find a spot for Bernardo

 

[Blue Til Death]

Fishing? There are some industrial fuckin trawlers at work on here...!
Fulham will get the treatment Saturday no ifs buts or maybes ...!
4-0 City

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Refs appointed ...

Man City v Fulham
Referee: Stuart Attwell
Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Richard West
Fourth official: Martin Atkinson

Useless fucker, Attwell isn't any better either.

My tin-foil hat concern is that Atkinson will lean on Attwell following his iffy performances against us as Pep has already called him out this season.

 

[Bug88]

HELLO Manchester!
My son and I are coming over from America to see the game! staying near the train station....can/should we walk to the game? goto the stadium tour Friday? places to eat/drink...........general info.....thx

 

[blue b4 the moon]

HELLO Manchester!
My son and I are coming over from America to see the game! staying near the train station....can/should we walk to the game? goto the stadium tour Friday? places to eat/drink...........general info.....thx

Get the Metro up on Friday from below Piccadilly railway station & if you're both fit enough walk on game day, it's a nightmare getting a tram after the game anyway.

 

[squirtyflower]

HELLO Manchester!
My son and I are coming over from America to see the game! staying near the train station....can/should we walk to the game? goto the stadium tour Friday? places to eat/drink...........general info.....thx

There are two train stations in central Manchester.
Piccadilly is about a 25 minute walk to the ground, or a ten minute tram ride that could be rammed if it’s near kick off.

Certainly do the tour on the Friday.

Lots of great places to eat and drink in the City Centre, what are your favourites?

 

[Bug88]

We are staying near Pic. so we will walk. We are adventurist eaters (gonna try curry) but up for anything....

 

[Vienna_70]

Useless fucker, Attwell isn't any better either.

My tin-foil hat concern is that Atkinson will lean on Attwell following his iffy performances against us as Pep has already called him out this season.

It could work the other way and make him try to do a better job.

 

[RandolphMABlue]

HELLO Manchester!
My son and I are coming over from America to see the game! staying near the train station....can/should we walk to the game? goto the stadium tour Friday? places to eat/drink...........general info.....thx

I've been over a few times, and I'll be there again in October. I stay at the Premier Inn near Piccadilly station, and it is an easy walk to and from the match. I really enjoy the walk with the crowds! Stadium tour was definitely worth it. Lots of great food and drink within easy walking distance. Enjoy!!!

 

[Blue Hefner]

I'd find a spot for Bernardo

That did cross my mind but given how, in my opinion, we struggled to build up attacks against Newcastle I opted for Gundogen

As for Sane over Bernado, I think Fulham will have a go so his pace in the break could be a great weapon. Also, he needs games and a home game to Fulham seems a pretty good place to start

 

[Marvin]

HELLO Manchester!
My son and I are coming over from America to see the game! staying near the train station....can/should we walk to the game? goto the stadium tour Friday? places to eat/drink...........general info.....thx

beware of area around Piccadilly Station. Lots of homeless people / beggars. I live in Manchester and that's the dodgiest part of Manchester City centre in my opinion.

If you like Chinese food head for Faulkner Street, Manchester, M1 4FH. That's the centre of China Town.

216 bus goes from outside Morrisons in Piccadilly gardens, Piccadilly Bus station but it's about 20 mins walk from Piccadilly Station.

Deansgate, St Annes Square, Cross Street, Albert Square, Sp Peters Square, Corporation Street, Urbis, Shambles Square are the nicer parts of Manchester and all close together. I think you'll find those areas easily enough on a map.

 

[northwichblue]

Ederson
Walker Stones Laporte Mendy
Fernandinho
Sterling B Silva D Silva Sané
Aguero​

I'll take that.

 

[Blue Hefner]

I'd find a spot for Bernardo

That did cross my mind but given how, in my opinion, we struggled to build up attacks against Newcastle I opted for Gundogen

As for Sane over Bernado, I think Fulham will have a go so his pace in the break could be a great weapon. Also, he needs games and a home game to Fulham seems a pretty good place to start