3-1 - a tight game that is 1-1 for much of it.. a late (ish) second for us moves them to go all out attack and we wrap it up late on : Welbeck, Webster and Trossard to score.. McBurnie sent off in added time.
Frustrated is the word Icy, but imagine how it would feel if we hadn't deserved anything from the majority of games. The frustration is built on the fact that apart from one or two periods, we have consistently been "in" games and regularly should have been in a position to win them. This was...
I hope some leaned that the Team is "up for it". Whatever comments about quality etc, it would be hard to deny that the predictions (hopes?) of some that we are too lightweight, roll-over too easily, too nice to play against etc etc. just didn't materialise. Dunk's reaction to Sanchez' saves was...
Thought the attitude of the players was good toight.. looked like they were desperate not to lose. Poor finish (no finish) from Welbeck , good save from Dunks Header, Webster unlucky and unfortunate handball. Fulham were right up for this, so good to see we matched them on that front.
1-2 Albion! Fulham are too excited with their recent result and belief that we are there for the taking! We pick them off in the 1st half, and despite a late siege hang on for glory..
I think within your post there are some key points that show the difference between a longer term strategy vs. shorter term objectives , and how difficult it can be when these things don't align. Strategically, if the long=term vision is to be sustainable Top 10, the Club have decided to invest...
I think you are mis-reading that.. He actually says winning the game on Wednesday is of little significance if they go and lose the next 10 - He's not saying it doesnt matter if we lose the next 10 ! The same point : Wednesday is a chance to get 3 points no more or less. Because its Fulham...
But its not a millstone, it really isn't. Its a context on which to base big decisions. It makes life easier in an organisation. The top 10 is a lofty ambition/vision. The whole club needs to sign up for it : Our best hope of getting there and staying there, is to run the club in way that means...
Watch the interview and get the whole context for the quote. There were questions asking if the next game was more important because it was Fulham, just below us in the table, His answer was longer than pasted above and essentially repeated the narrative we are all used to.. "No, its important...
Its a bit frustrating! I am "told" seats available in E1C by the website, but select that and no seats available at all.. refreshing constantly and nothing seems to change.. might have to call it a day..
The only thing that really worries me about Wednesday is coming back on here! My fears of relegation will not be heightened dramatically if we were to lose. We have already shown that we can beat teams above us and should beat more of them. Fulham have more on this than we do.. they may well be...
What evidence? You can't just use results.. what specifically have you read, heard, or seen that says the evidence is "clear"? I could argue the reverse.. Not capitulating following poor 1st half last night, fighting back in games against the "big boys" , the comments from players after the...
There is collateral for him to have "The Fans" behind him, but I think he also knows that the best way for him to win that is on the pitch. I think his calmness (aloofness/passionless/thoughtful/boring - delete as appropriate) interviews are part of the set of behaviours, messaging...
I don't get the "no passion/no fight" arguments every time the team loses. That can happen of course, but just because a team loses that accusation is often so shallow. Sheffield United.. can they be accused of not showing any passion/fight? That is their hallmark isn't it? What about Fulham or...
In.. and I am not overly worried yet.. tonight was poor, on many fronts inclduing from GP selection/tactics. Other games have been poor in parts, but generally outweighed by positives. Tonight was an example of the difference between mid-table or relegation fight - welbeck scores, we may have...