Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread

[usav]

I forgot to say......fair play to Houllier for giving the kids the chance, I know in some respects he has no choice, but I'm sure under O'Neill, Sidwell would be on the pitch, either from the start or when Coker came off.   Also, not to flog a dead horse, Luke  Young showing why a right back should play at right back.

[Karl Bridges]

My stream started to play up towards the end, any suggestions fellas?

I am using this one. It's been excellent

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[PeterWithesShin]

And to think there were those questioning Bannan's selection over Ireland...

I was one of them......glad to admit I was wrong.

So was I, but as I said, it was nothing to do with ability, more tactically.

[1_Pablo_Angel]

The frustrating thing for me is that the kids are doing brilliantly, but the 'stars', i.e. Downing and Young look like they're hiding. The game against Blues was so frustrating; Downing didn't even want the ball and Young just ran around like a headless chicken ignoring the acres of space on the right wing. When he finally got there and isolated the fullback near the end he hit the post. Houllier needs to sort him out.

[eastie]

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[brontebilly]

Bannan and Albrighton have been superb. A joy to watch that first half really. Fonz missed two good chances but his touch has been excellent, his pace gives us an outlet and he has held it up really well. Think our full backs have improved after shaky starts. Cant understand how people are criticising Dunne!!! Clark too has come in and improve things. Two negatives - Downing - did he want an invitation to have a shot at the start and Ashley Young has been awful. We will need those two to improve after the break. Think we were 2 goals a better side in the first half.

[eastie]

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[supertom]

We're doing pretty well so far. The youngens are doing well. Fonzie looks pretty sharp. If he can get a goal, it'll do his confidence the world of good.

Bannan looks exactly the sort of playmaking midfielder we've lacked for years.

[PeterWithesShin]

The frustrating thing for me is that the kids are doing brilliantly, but the 'stars', i.e. Downing and Young look like they're hiding. The game against Blues was so frustrating; Downing didn't even want the ball and Young just ran around like a headless chicken ignoring the acres of space on the right wing. When he finally got there and isolated the fullback near the end he hit the post. Houllier needs to sort him out.

Downing has done ok but I think Ash was awful in the 1st half.

[Beijing Villan]

I realise that this a team selection more or less forced on Houllier due to injuries, but it is has an exciting look to it.

With the timing of MON leaving and GH coming in we have to accept that this is probably a season where we build rather than challenge (we may have a decent cup run).

So it is a great opportunity for Albrighton, Bannan, Clarke, Fonz and others to make a claim for a regular place. Based on glimpses so far this could be a good thing.

And Ireland has a season to get himself sorted out. He was Man City's POtY not so long ago, he needs to get back to this form and I hope he does.

[RogerS]

Morning Rog.

The kids are playing well, passing it around nicely.   

Shocking to lose another player (Coker) but Bananaman is having  a stormer.

'morning usav.  How's life, mate?

I'm really chuffed for the likes of Bannan, Albrighton and Clark. These are kids that have grafted their way up through the academy.  They've earned their chance to shine, let's hope the Fonz takes his chance...soon!

[eamonn]

That ****** on Today FM has it in for Fonz ''not taking up striker's positions''. Bollocks, it's only his finishing that's let him down so far. His hold-up play and positioning has been very good.

[PeterWithesShin]

Tamworth 1 up at HT in the FAC. Dave C will be happy!

[CJ]

Ash is starting to look a bit petulant - dirty looks for a misplaced pass instead of a clap of encouragement. Think there's more to the (non) contract talks than we've heard

[Colhint]

I reckon i we go on and win Kev Mac should get a win bonus