Fulham v Aston Villa Post Match Thread

[rob_bridge]

The thing with Torres, is you're gonna get moments like that when he's in a one-on-one tussle with a physical striker and we know he struggles. He's in a position where all he can do is be aggressive enough to play that fine line between knocking the player off fairly or fouling and if he does that in the position they were in he risks the red. Carlos as we know would have gone shoulder to shoulder but won naturally, Torres is gonna have to be more aggressive to win that kind of tussle.

The flip side is what he does on the ball, arguably better than any defender outside the top 3. He also dealt with Jimenez a lot better in the second half, with help from Carlos softening him up a bit. Our way of playing also means we're occasionally prone to balls over the top and more robust forwards will target Pau's side. But I do think he gives us way more strengths than weaknesses. It's also arguably why Konsa is the most suited partner as his recovery pace might have given Jimenez more to think about (good finish tbf).

The trouble is, it's not occasionally. Our defence has been ropey for ages.

Let's see how it is when Kamara is back and up to speed.

[Holte132]

Yes, misses Bournemouth game on Saturday.

Can't he have the Bologna game as the one he misses, in a similar way that ratface 'missed' their cup game? After all, it is our next game!

[SamTheMouse]

Just looking at the BBC report they have Matty Cash as their player of the match.

I dunno how they worked that one out.

[Toronto Villa]

Hey Lucas great game. You know that means right?

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1847672562752335990?s=46

[Holte132]

Just looking at the BBC report they have Matty Cash as their player of the match.

I dunno how they worked that one out.

They also say that we are up to 5th place!!

Edit: they've amended it to 4th

[john e]

What’s the odds on us doing the quadruple ?

Might throw half-a-crown on that

[Demitri_C]

That for me was the best league performance of the season. Fulham away is a tough place to go and we were fairly comfortable.

Spoilt by a silly red for jaden which i think was harsh but jaden should know better was completely unnecessary now he is banned for Bournemouth which isnt ideal

Ollies goal though? Wow!

[olaftab]

Hey Lucas great game. You know that means right?

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1847672562752335990?s=46

Love it. Had a great game for France and shined today.

[Mister E]

Yes!!!

But lets cut out these stupid bookings.

First time for a while we've outscored the opposition on yellows

[Legion]

https://www.skysports.com/football/fulham-vs-aston-villa/report/505878

[Legion]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cp39rg9vpg5t

[dorsetvillian]

Comfortable throughout and we were very good at times even against a low block. Still think the final ball prevents us giving someone a real hammering. The strength of our bench is really impressive. Uni is working miracles.
 

[Demitri_C]

Im going emi motm. Without his save i think this game couldnt be different result.

Emis one of our best ever.  Legend in the making

[Nii Lamptey]

Brilliant result. Brilliant manager. Brilliant squad. We are so far removed from any team we've watched over the last 30/40 years - The main difference is mentality.

We're going to celebrate our 150th year with silverware. Not sure what just yet, but I can feel it in my bones.

Onto Bologne - UTV

[Mortimer's Bear]

Comfortable