Fulham vs Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[Greg N'Ash]

Well i think AM has set his stall out. Disappointing for those who though he was going to turn us into Brazil now "he has better players to work with" (larf!). Still, excitement at a football match is overrated i say. A point away to Fulham is not to be sniffed at though.

[noodles_]

Decent point against a team who are usually very good at home. We should get better as the players get used to Eck. It is a bit worrying thinking about who's going to create the chances tho....

[andym]

ive seen worse games under our previous 2 managers and ive seen us create less even with young, downing, milner in the side. i thought first half we were better than fulham and attempted to pass the ball around, keeping it on the floor to feet and looking to work chances that way. 2nd half fulhams extra match sharpness seemed to come into play, and although disappointingly we started to go long more often, it wasnt the camped in our own penalty box for 45 minutes and play on the break we saw at times under O'Neil.  yeah the stats read 1 shot on target, but that isnt always an accurate measure of chances.  i thought both heskey and collins should have at least got the ball on target from their headers (lovely crosses by nzogbia). i thought nzogbia and albrighton could have done better when they had good setups to shoot from. 2nd half heskey was 18 yards out, in the middle of the goal and had ages to line up and let fly. then he decided to pass it backwards and out wide.

the defence, in particular dunne are still unable to go 1 game without making stupid, needless fouls. and collins and warnock need to realise they do not have the ability to make the long passes they keep trying. petrov needs to pass forwards once in a while and maybe carry the ball into the opposition half.  delph did this well today. 

[PaulTheVillan]

Happy with a 0-0 away from home. Dunne & Petrov gave 110%. Given was strobg & Delph was energetic.  Thought Gabby was toss.

[Monty]

Well i think AM has set his stall out. Disappointing for those who though he was going to turn us into Brazil now "he has better players to work with" (larf!). Still, excitement at a football match is overrated i say. A point away to Fulham is not to be sniffed at though.

You honestly think Heskey as an attacking midfielder, essentially, is fine when there's Bannan and Ireland on the bench, do you? Oh, and how's the anti-Delph crusade going?

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Well i think AM has set his stall out. Disappointing for those who though he was going to turn us into Brazil now "he has better players to work with" (larf!).

Judging and dismissing the manager after one game? (larf!) (facepalm)

[Greg N'Ash]

Well i think AM has set his stall out. Disappointing for those who though he was going to turn us into Brazil now "he has better players to work with" (larf!). Still, excitement at a football match is overrated i say. A point away to Fulham is not to be sniffed at though.

You honestly think Heskey as an attacking midfielder, essentially, is fine when there's Bannan and Ireland on the bench, do you? Oh, and how's the anti-Delph crusade going?

not really sure what point you're trying to make Monty. Pretty sure i didn't pick the team

[bob]

We were dreadfully narrow. I'd change most of the midfield. I think Delph could be great but he needs to step up and quick.
 
I'd go Makoun Clarke Delph with Zog and Bannan on the wings. No place for Gabby unfortunately.

[Monty]

Well i think AM has set his stall out. Disappointing for those who though he was going to turn us into Brazil now "he has better players to work with" (larf!). Still, excitement at a football match is overrated i say. A point away to Fulham is not to be sniffed at though.

You honestly think Heskey as an attacking midfielder, essentially, is fine when there's Bannan and Ireland on the bench, do you? Oh, and how's the anti-Delph crusade going?

not really sure what point you're trying to make Monty. Pretty sure i didn't pick the team

Actually, do you know what, I completely missed the point of your original comment. Apologies will be sent by post or carrier pidgeon.

[Risso]

Well I thought we'd get a point from a tediously dull match, and that's exactly what we got.  I don't think we'll get relegated this season, but nor do I think that we'll be any fun to watch.  Ho hum.

[Greg N'Ash]

Well i think AM has set his stall out. Disappointing for those who though he was going to turn us into Brazil now "he has better players to work with" (larf!).

Judging and dismissing the manager after one game? (larf!) (facepalm)

Not one game , his whole managerial career. He's not known for flowing free-passing football is he and i'm not sure if it would be that good an idea if he did try to turn us into Brazil. He hasn't got the personnel for a start.

[Irish villain]

I am not sure he knows what his best eleven is. At least the defence has tightened up a bit and we look solid. A point at Fulham is a good result.

[Monty]

Not one game , his whole managerial career. He's not known for flowing free-passing football is he and i'm not sure if it would be that good an idea if he did try to turn us into Brazil. He hasn't got the personnel for a start.

In fairness, you don't have to be Brazil '82 to be more creative than that today. To be honest, it's actually bad defensively to have Heskey on the pitch, because constantly losing the ball - either through hoofing it to him or him just losing it - puts you under more pressure.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

ive seen worse games under our previous 2 managers and ive seen us create less even with young, downing, milner in the side. i thought first half we were better than fulham and attempted to pass the ball around, keeping it on the floor to feet and looking to work chances that way. 2nd half fulhams extra match sharpness seemed to come into play, and although disappointingly we started to go long more often, it wasnt the camped in our own penalty box for 45 minutes and play on the break we saw at times under O'Neil.  yeah the stats read 1 shot on target, but that isnt always an accurate measure of chances.  i thought both heskey and collins should have at least got the ball on target from their headers (lovely crosses by nzogbia). i thought nzogbia and albrighton could have done better when they had good setups to shoot from. 2nd half heskey was 18 yards out, in the middle of the goal and had ages to line up and let fly. then he decided to pass it backwards and out wide.

the defence, in particular dunne are still unable to go 1 game without making stupid, needless fouls. and collins and warnock need to realise they do not have the ability to make the long passes they keep trying. petrov needs to pass forwards once in a while and maybe carry the ball into the opposition half.  delph did this well today. 

Can't argue with that.

Well i think AM has set his stall out. Disappointing for those who though he was going to turn us into Brazil now "he has better players to work with" (larf!).

Judging and dismissing the manager after one game? (larf!) (facepalm)

Not one game , his whole managerial career. He's not known for flowing free-passing football is he and i'm not sure if it would be that good an idea if he did try to turn us into Brazil. He hasn't got the personnel for a start.

Well Mourinho has the personnel and even he can't do it. What's your point, Gregory, other than moaning about the manager and/or trying to wind people up? Tell the truth, did you actually watch the game?

[Greg N'Ash]

My only point Mark was the formation and general dullness was what i expected. i don't think that equates as a dig at the manager as such.