Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread

[Olof's Beard]

Is Clark dropped or rested.

He was an injury doubt so presume he didn't make it.

It'll be interesting to see where Gabby plays because it's a very narrow team again.  We really need something out of this game.

[OCD]

Yeah, Lambert said in yesterday's press conference that Clark was struggling and he said he would need to look at how tired the likes of Guzan, Holman and Benteke were after the internationals.

[Irish villain]

Fill yer boots Darren

[Steve R]

Don't think it matters re Clark or Baker. Both should have a good future with the club provided they get game time to develop. Good to see Baker get a look in.

Surprised about Benteke. Time for Bent to put up or shut up.

The team is good enough to win.

[Toronto Villa]

Fulham have only 4 English players in their 18.

[Richie]

Back 4 looks very inexperienced to me. Especially up against the likes of Berbatov.

Hope they prove me wrong.

[JUAN PABLO]

Not a bad team to be fair.   Gabby needs to do something today ,  I think I would have had Benteke than Gabby and brought him on second half.    Bent's got nothing to prove . He scores.

[Risso]

Delph in the team again....why?

[Legion]

Delph in the team again....why?

Trying to beat the world record for most yellow cards in one season.

[JUAN PABLO]

He needs to stop losing the ball in front of the back four ;(

[Witton Warrior]

Delph in the team again....why?

Trying to beat the world record for most yellow cards in one season.

There is that but I think Lambert is trying to get his ball-playing skills going as he can look good when he is not flying into rash tacklse...

[eastie]

would rather westwood than delph but a decent starting line up -lets get the win and 3 valuable points .

[gervilla]

I'll go for the 18th minute for Delph's yellow card today.

[JUAN PABLO]

Subs: Given, Benteke, N'Zogbia, Lichaj, Bannan, Albrighton, Weimann.

[PeterWithesShin]

Quite surprised at Benteke not starting. Come on you Villa boys!