Fulham vs. Crystal Palace match thread
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I am thinking that perhaps Wharton had a less than effective game for a player of his ability because he was lining up for the first time with a new team mate? One who may come to outshine him?
BromleyMonkey
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Not sure about the box to box tag yet though, but early days
steeleye20
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1. Thank you lads for a fine away win.
2. Who are you?
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2. Who are you?
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BromleyMonkey
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I was surprised how poor Khalaili was today considering he’s looked decent before today, he seemed reluctant to get forward, a few times someone was looking for him to motor forward ala Munoz, but It didn’t happen, but still early days for the newbies
Booted Eagle
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Solid result and well done to all the players. How Mitchell isn't in the England frame is a mystery. Whilst O Reilly might be higher in the pecking order Mitchell must at least be in the frame. Usual nonsense being in a more exposed team. It is this mentality that has prevented England as a team developing. Unfortunately under Tuchel, being an ex Chelski manager I can't see this attitude changing. Defence might be shaky but if they can contribute 3 goals a game I will take that. In terms of Sarr. If he wasn't injured we need to chuck him into the fray as soon as possible, which is only the way to know "where his head is". You cannot fake a solid shift on the pitch. If he doesn't show this get rid imho. Frankly in the PL there is too much pampering around the players compared to other professions.
Palacesince64
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Well they say these things average out over a season- should have beaten Everton and lost to Fulham according to the xG for both games but we have our 3 points.
Eaglecoops
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Only one of them plays for us, but I expect you mean
Khalaili, Disasi, Tomiyasu Mitchell
I prefer a back 4 but it changes everything about where your width comes from so we will have to wait and see if Sage has any plans to play that way.
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It’s great to get a win BUT let’s not kid ourselves that we weren’t lucky today. I don’t want to piss on anyone’s chips but if we are as open as that against the top teams we’re going to get battered in plenty of games. The press was non existent and a better team than Fulham would have caned us. IMO we were crying out for 442 today….
Chaotic game but a win. We didn't look coherent at all but battled to stay in it and nick the win, showing good team spirit that we can build on. Shame Kamada's goal was disallowed, was a lovely ball by Pino and a nice finish.
I think this squad will come good.
I think this squad will come good.
Lombardinho
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I prefer Khalaili, Disasi, Teriyaki, Mitchell
cryrst
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I get a slap for that if she’s asleep 🤔
We'll get better. Its an evolution in style. Luckily we have a little patch of easier games to try to hone things.
Pisssy chips or not, its 100% more entertaining than under Mr low block
Henderson and Mitchell joint MOTM.
Timber great for a debut. Pino and Kamada worked well further up and look creative. Think that’s Kamada future for us - which is worrying for Guessand and McNeill - not sure what role they play now.
Our build out looks super shakey. We can’t hit the full back every time and box them in - it’s way too easy to defend. Needs more work.
Overall happy with the win, but not getting carried away as Henderson won us those points.
Timber great for a debut. Pino and Kamada worked well further up and look creative. Think that’s Kamada future for us - which is worrying for Guessand and McNeill - not sure what role they play now.
Our build out looks super shakey. We can’t hit the full back every time and box them in - it’s way too easy to defend. Needs more work.
Overall happy with the win, but not getting carried away as Henderson won us those points.
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I hate to s*** on a win but that defence is absolutely dire. Richards was terrible in the first half, improved slightly in the 2nd and Canvot needs a defensive coach to himself, he is shockingly bad at defending. I was starting to wonder if he'd had a bet on the game. I can see us letting 7 or 8 in against one of the top teams. Relief to get our first 3 points though.
I'd feel a bit more confident at present with the experienced Tomiyasu included in defence ( if fit) instead of either Richards or Canvot.
He's dogged, reads the game well and would be less prone to leaving gaps which have been all too evident this season.
At present Richards seems to struggle without Lacroix/Guehi who he was used to be playing with for a couple of seasons.
I'm sure in time he'll get his form back.
Canvot is still learning the game and I don't think he should be a guaranteed first team starter for all his undoubted potential.
He's dogged, reads the game well and would be less prone to leaving gaps which have been all too evident this season.
At present Richards seems to struggle without Lacroix/Guehi who he was used to be playing with for a couple of seasons.
I'm sure in time he'll get his form back.
Canvot is still learning the game and I don't think he should be a guaranteed first team starter for all his undoubted potential.
Norbury Old Git
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Lombardinho San. Is that beef or chicken Teriyaki.
Fantastic 3pts... 'Points over performance' has never been truer than today's game.
Obviously the back 5 have barely played with each other but at times our press was so, so bad. The number of times Mitchell arrived late and an easy ball was played passed him, where an equally late Canvot would be arriving only to then leave caverns of space behind him. It happened so often and was painful to watch. I'm not particularly blaming those two, as pressing is a coordinated team effort but it was so easy for Fulham to play through and nearly led to our downfall numerous times.
Another thing we often do when we press is over commit to intercept the ball, when we miss our midfield gets completely bypassed. The best teams apply the pressure on the opposition but don't dive in, they force a bad pass or commit the foul - but we are often not able to do either.
In the post match interview Sage said that there needs to be huge improvements in defence which is good as there's plenty to work on!
To me it still looks like the current formation actually exposes our players weaknesses rather than play to their strengths I.e the 2 man midfield overstretches our two not very mobile CMs, 3 at the back doesn't increase solidity at the back and hands over midfield control to the opposition.
...but we won. Despite the negative comments I actually thought Khailili did well for his second start, looked a bit shaky defensively, but who didn't, and he showed his threats going forwards.
Great for Mitchell to get his goals although Bobb did give him one of the toughest afternoons I've seen him have for a while.
Disasi got some good last ditch blocks in.
Timber showed promise.
Hendo with some big saves.
Really pleased for Pierre to get his first win on the board and refreshing to see substitutes used!
Lovely (if I'm being honest quite lucky) 3points... I'd be fuming if I was a Fulham fan.
COYP
Obviously the back 5 have barely played with each other but at times our press was so, so bad. The number of times Mitchell arrived late and an easy ball was played passed him, where an equally late Canvot would be arriving only to then leave caverns of space behind him. It happened so often and was painful to watch. I'm not particularly blaming those two, as pressing is a coordinated team effort but it was so easy for Fulham to play through and nearly led to our downfall numerous times.
Another thing we often do when we press is over commit to intercept the ball, when we miss our midfield gets completely bypassed. The best teams apply the pressure on the opposition but don't dive in, they force a bad pass or commit the foul - but we are often not able to do either.
In the post match interview Sage said that there needs to be huge improvements in defence which is good as there's plenty to work on!
To me it still looks like the current formation actually exposes our players weaknesses rather than play to their strengths I.e the 2 man midfield overstretches our two not very mobile CMs, 3 at the back doesn't increase solidity at the back and hands over midfield control to the opposition.
...but we won. Despite the negative comments I actually thought Khailili did well for his second start, looked a bit shaky defensively, but who didn't, and he showed his threats going forwards.
Great for Mitchell to get his goals although Bobb did give him one of the toughest afternoons I've seen him have for a while.
Disasi got some good last ditch blocks in.
Timber showed promise.
Hendo with some big saves.
Really pleased for Pierre to get his first win on the board and refreshing to see substitutes used!
Lovely (if I'm being honest quite lucky) 3points... I'd be fuming if I was a Fulham fan.
COYP
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