Fulham v Aston Villa match thread

[Richard]

Always prefer Buendia from the bench, not good enough to start. Drop off from Onana to Bogarde also noticeable. Like others will be happy to draw this.

[Karlos96]

That's been coming. 

No it hasn’t

Indeed. First onside chance they had.

They've had 8 chances 5 on target we've had 5 and 1 on target.

[Villatillidie25]

Bogarde has been absolutely miles off it. Torres not far behind. I’d be hooking Bogarde for Barkley at half time and contemplate Buendia for Luiz

[PaulWinch again]

We’re in big trouble here, other than those couple of bigs of play from Rogers and Watkins we’ve looked really flat. I know it’s harsh but Bogarde is just noticeably lower level. We need a big second half here.

[jwarry]

As long as Brentford don't win, not too much damage done. But very annoying nonetheless to lose down here. They have their tactics right, man for man in midfield.

We haven’t lost yet?!?

[Dave]

Good thinking lads - saving every last bit of energy you have for Thursday.

[Villan82]

Does any other sport bring you down to earth with a bang quite like football does

[SaddVillan]

How did they get a speculative cross in from so far out?
Who got theheader/shot that Emi saved?
Who wasn't tracking Sessegnon?

We shouldn't put the blame on Konsa.

[JUAN PABLO]

rogers lost it 8 times out of 15

[SamTheMouse]

Fulham worked their socks off all half.
Gave us absolutely no time on the ball, and so we struggled in possession. Only Watkins did OK. Buendia tends to wilt when marked closely, and Bogarde is having no impact physically.

But around the 65 minute mark I reckon the tide will start to swing in our favour.

[Nev]

Scruffy showing, the two chances after half an hour the best bit. McGinn subdued for half an hour, need to get him into the game more, the midfield is currently dysfunctional. Missing Onana.

Still in it mind.

[Martyn Smith]

Need to make a few changes at break. Midfield have been dreadful. Would get Maatsen on for Digne too.

We never do though, do we? Unai I guess prefers rockets where needed at half time and if the message still hasn't landed by the hour then the subs come on

[PaulWinch again]

Need a change in impetus at half time. Unai won’t do it, but I’d take Bogarde off - he’s not offering enough defensive protection to account for the lack of quality he brings on the ball.

[john2710]

We've played like a team with a big match coming up next. But the only difference is they scored from their clear chance & we didn't.

[ChicagoLion]

Put in a first half like that Thursday and we will be out of it.