- Concerts At The Cottage? -- JK69, Thursday, June 04, 07:50:18pm (33bf1de3.skybroadband.com/51.191.29.227)
I don't think I'm going bonkers but I seem the remember a while back that Fulham had applied for licences/permission to hold a number of fairly substantially sized music concerts at the Cottage.
Did anything ever come of this?
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- Alan Pardew mentioned Craig Bellamy in connection with the Fulham job in Talksport... -- dd, Thursday, June 04, 07:33:59pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- Like Bellamy, has something about him. (NT) -- Rupert, Thursday, June 04, 08:42:40pm (NoHost/148.252.164.156)
- He's committed to Wales, very motivated, would have been good for us (NT) -- Ken, Thursday, June 04, 08:56:04pm (5e049f28.bb.isp.sky.com/94.4.159.40)
- Re: Alan Pardew mentioned Craig Bellamy in connection with the Fulham job in Talksport... (NT) -- He has committed himself to Wales., Thursday, June 04, 08:56:08pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- It's understandably not the most popular choice, and although I think Amorin is probably the most likely replacement, Frank Lampard is arguably the best option from what's currently available. He's known to be very smart, has an immense knowledge of the premier league, is rated as one of the best midfielders of all time and runner up for the Balloon d'Or in 2005..He will gain the attention and respect from players and his achievements at Coventry are quite remarkable given the shoestring budget. (NT) -- Samuel, Thursday, June 04, 09:36:24pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Looking at player signings instead of a manager -- Mumbles, Thursday, June 04, 03:59:42pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
If Wilson Raul & Kusi-Asare left.
I’d say 3 signings are required minimum. A striker, A right winger and some Defensive Midfield help.
So whoever comes in shouldn’t have such a big squad overhaul to deal with in their first season. That’s not to say I personally wouldn’t improve/upgrade elsewhere but as a squad we are pretty covered.
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- Central mid and striker absolutely. I reckon RW should wait on the new manager. If the new coach wants to play 3-4-3 he might see the wide positions already taken care of - Kevin, ESR, Bobb, Iwobi - and want more a wing back on the right. (NT) -- eganonoa, Thursday, June 04, 04:05:09pm (NoHost/178.77.63.1)
- Re: Looking at player signings instead of a manager (NT) -- Expect more departures than that., Thursday, June 04, 04:05:43pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Depnds on the kncoming manager. I also reckon SK is very aware of the WC and would like to get settled fairly quickly. I reckon we'll see quite a number of changes. Sadly, as with the previous WC, incoming player deal will be towards the end of the WC timetable - not good for building the squad. Why is my captcha TKOIL? (NT) -- Old Dave., Thursday, June 04, 05:25:57pm (54.249.125.91.dyn.plus.net/91.125.249.54)
- Where are the goals coming from, certainly not from Bobb or Muniz based on what we have seen so far (NT) -- Waterboy, Thursday, June 04, 07:09:50pm (NoHost/90.249.192.194)
- Reuben Amorim firmly in the running for FFC job... -- according to Teamtalk, Thursday, June 04, 12:46:29pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- Is it 1 April???? (NT) -- Depressed, Thursday, June 04, 01:12:43pm (host109-149-186-241.range109-149.btcentralplus.com/109.149.186.241)
- 3-5-2 here we come! (NT) -- Waterboy, Thursday, June 04, 01:17:03pm (NoHost/90.249.192.194)
- That’s a relief Teamtalk!! Imagine him getting stuck into the CEO & DOF ? Like he did at Utd. On the playing side far to rigid and to defensive we’d end up with Bobb & Kevin playing wing backs? (NT) -- H, Thursday, June 04, 01:18:48pm (NoHost/185.69.145.92)
- Apparently, Jorge Mendes introduced Marco to Shahid and, apparently, they both get on very well. If this is the case, maybe, our next Manager/Chief Coach will be one of his clients and there are quite a few of them to choose from! (NT) -- Mike T, Thursday, June 04, 04:02:59pm (host109-152-202-195.range109-152.btcentralplus.com/109.152.202.195)
- sorry, there should be only one 'apparently'. (NT) -- Mike T, Thursday, June 04, 04:08:54pm (host109-152-202-195.range109-152.btcentralplus.com/109.152.202.195)
- Worth a few quid on Sérgio Conceição, Bruno Lage or Gennaro Gattuso then ! (NT) -- Mumbles, Thursday, June 04, 04:16:05pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- Good shout, so who would you pick as someone who would employ the style of play we prefer? (NT) -- Old Dave., Thursday, June 04, 05:19:41pm (54.249.125.91.dyn.plus.net/91.125.249.54)
- Not sure . . . -- Ken, Thursday, June 04, 12:04:36pm (5e049f28.bb.isp.sky.com/94.4.159.40)
Not sure who I would like considering the names being bandied about. Certainly wouldn't want any of those managers on the revolving merry-go-round such as Dyche, Rodgers, Ange etc.,
Have some concerns over a Frank or Mckenna appointment but would probably prefer Frank of the two. I would be OK with Lampard despite his Chelsea connections although I would always be expecting him to use us as a stepping stone to something bigger, although that's OK if he did well for us.
I guess I am looking for a left field appointment, probably foreign with some success in a decent competitive league. Someone who would seek to play a more expansive type of football without being silly and serk to bring younger players through and carry ambitions both for the club and himself.
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- Been a FFC fan 4 60 years. Just want someone 2 stop us getting relegated. (NT) -- FlitwickFulham, Thursday, June 04, 12:29:24pm (flit-04-b2-v4wan-169180-cust2921.vm32.cable.virginm.net/81.96.171.106)
- EPL experience important - or not? (NT) -- Old Dave., Thursday, June 04, 12:30:06pm (54.249.125.91.dyn.plus.net/91.125.249.54)
- Apart from being associated with that lot. He also bought the cottage (pub), closed it down and converted it into flats (NT) -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Thursday, June 04, 01:14:33pm (4e56a680.skybroadband.com/78.86.166.128)
- Hopefully its none of those names (NT) -- Waterboy, Thursday, June 04, 01:18:01pm (NoHost/90.249.192.194)
- Thomas Frank is the sensible appointment. (NT) -- GA, Thursday, June 04, 03:29:00pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Lampard now evens favourite for FFC job with BetVictor... -- --, Thursday, June 04, 11:21:20am (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- Because someone stuck a fiver on it (NT) -- ASPT, Thursday, June 04, 11:24:21am (114-129-187-208.ip4.superloop.au/114.129.187.208)
- 7-1 with five other bookies (NT) -- Fkev, Thursday, June 04, 11:26:59am (NoHost/57.133.213.87)
- You can almost see this happening. He's undoubtedly high profile in the UK, which would suit the Khans. Back to London with considerably wealthier owners. (NT) -- CB, Thursday, June 04, 11:45:31am (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- If the Khans ‘understand ‘ the Fans , they will completely steer clear of Lampard !!! (NT) -- Mickey, Thursday, June 04, 12:25:34pm (82-132-228-204.dab.02.net/82.132.228.204)
- 'Understand the fans' I think you know the answer. They'll be an initial meltdown (NT) -- CB, Thursday, June 04, 12:33:29pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- Rubbish. You have no idea what every supporter thinks. I'd prefer Lampard over Frank or Mckenna. (NT) -- The Drobe, Thursday, June 04, 12:47:41pm (host86-186-56-164.range86-186.btcentralplus.com/86.186.56.164)
- I'd have no problem with Lampard. Only downside is his Chelsea connection but we are grown ups so we most would get over it. (NT) -- Harry68, Thursday, June 04, 01:24:33pm (92.40.216.157.threembb.co.uk/92.40.216.157)
- no, we all have differing opinions, agreed. But i think it would be controversial enough for the club to avoid. It would be one of two or three names that would make me seriously consider not renewing my season ticket, which, considering i've had one since 1988, isn't a small deal for me to say. Plenty of others i know say similar. Some think i'm being ridiculous and thats their perogative, of course. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, June 04, 01:41:24pm (NoHost/90.240.99.91)
- Anyway - Fat Frank would be crazy to move from Coventry. Survival is the best thing they can hope for, and it's possibly achievable. Why would he jump to Fulham, where the expectations are greater, as will be the pressure. If Coventry get relegated, that's largely expected and he may not even get sacked. He doesn't need the extra salary... (NT) -- Fkev, Thursday, June 04, 02:03:04pm (NoHost/57.133.213.87)
- God not Fat Frank - i'll give back my STicket - if i had one .. (NT) -- ken.v, Thursday, June 04, 04:18:44pm (host86-167-40-26.range86-167.btcentralplus.com/86.167.40.26)
- McKenna -- Juan, Thursday, June 04, 08:20:17am (NoHost/90.201.35.194)
Ipswich fans seem ambivalent about him, some saying they want an established prem manager anyway, to give them a better chance of staying up.
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- Ironically several want Thomas Frank as replacement. (NT) -- CB, Thursday, June 04, 09:15:16am (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- It is why Silva was such a perfect fit. He is good, rather than elite. The alternatives really are underwhelming. You can rule McKenna out. We won't pay millions to release an unproven manager. Does Frank suit the squad, and is he ineffective without his Hounslow back up. Is the over the top fall out after the Saints debacle a key reason behind Silva's departure. He felt he'd lost the room. Who is realistic? I haven't a clue. (NT) -- Rupert, Thursday, June 04, 09:59:13am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- Much how I feel about him despite the talk of Mckenna being "highly rated" within the footballing world apparently. I just can't get excited about him at the moment but will get behind him if it is him of course. Much prefer an ambitious Poch style appointment if possible (NT) -- jayffc, Thursday, June 04, 10:37:44am (NoHost/84.70.138.162)
- Re: McKenna: Really don't rate McKenna bit of a yo yo Manager and that's not what we need. Need someone with more experience hopefully we can get someone a little more exciting. (NT) -- Alboy, Thursday, June 04, 10:54:57am (ec2-13-40-188-89.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/13.40.188.89)
- Interesting headline from yesterday in Spain: ""After his confirmed departure from Villarreal, everything indicates that Marcelino García Toral's next adventure will take place in the Premier League" (NT) -- b+w g., Thursday, June 04, 11:15:18am (host86-176-251-213.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.251.213)
- White smoke already? So soon? Could it really be? A new football operations team on the horizon -- Alex, Thursday, June 04, 08:09:52am (NoHost/51.37.35.99)
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- Southgate? -- FB2, Wednesday, June 03, 09:06:20pm (cpc69057-oxfd26-2-0-cust742.4-3.cable.virginm.net/82.6.2.231)
Not likely?
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- Read an interesting interview with the Times football journalists recently about Southgate and they all mentioned how in depth he is as a manager and leaves no stone unturned. Might be his personality holding him back but all thought after England experience he would now be a good club manager? (NT) -- Gary, Wednesday, June 03, 09:43:55pm (host86-160-146-78.range86-160.btcentralplus.com/86.160.146.78)
- Agree, having watched ‘Dear England’ have a completely different view of Southgate now. Was interesting to see sceptical players coming on board with his tactics too, they genuinely respected him. Interesting theory in that show as well as to why England lose penalty shoot outs btw. (NT) -- Jack, Wednesday, June 03, 09:59:06pm (NoHost/2.125.7.98)
- Doesn't seem to be in the frame and though I hated his tactics for England, I think he would be a very good manager for us. We are hoping for an out of the blue appointment and I would genuinely hope this could be it. I think he would get us to challenge for European places (NT) -- AC, Wednesday, June 03, 11:11:22pm (2e40d84f.skybroadband.com/46.64.216.79)
- Southgate's tactics were the sole reason England never won a trophy so a big no from me. (NT) -- K, Wednesday, June 03, 11:26:42pm (NoHost/78.111.194.83)
- His last club job at Boro wasn’t great and he flopped when it mattered with England playing players out of position. Ideal yes man for the owners and DOF but a boring sideways backwards football for the fans (NT) -- Another Parker zzZZ, Thursday, June 04, 08:11:37am (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- Steve Holland was the key, just look how utd picked up when Carrick went there this season (NT) -- Waterboy, Thursday, June 04, 08:30:43am (NoHost/90.249.192.194)
- How can anyone think Southgate would be a good option, because of a BBC documentary?! He took a long established mid table prem team, who spent money, and got them relegated. He then got beat anytime we played anyone superior in international tournaments and comprehensively out coached in big games against, what I’d consider inferior teams on paper, Croatia and Italy. (NT) -- Henry1879, Thursday, June 04, 09:18:02am (customer.mlnnita1.isp.starlink.com/150.228.25.184)
- Agree with all of that. Good PR appointment, we would have a bigger media profile, but there the pluses end. (NT) -- Rupert, Thursday, June 04, 10:02:42am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- Not saying I want him but most of us would be over the moon with two finals and a semi.I actually think he might be a good fit.Dons protective headgear. (NT) -- HemelRog, Thursday, June 04, 10:15:52am (host86-142-255-135.range86-142.btcentralplus.com/86.142.255.135)
- Spot on Henry. Have to say hiw anyone can watch an 'imagined, fictional' dramatisation of 4 international campaigns and reprise their view based on that is beyond me. Good leader of people and communicator: mediocre tactician. Not for us. (NT) -- WayneKerrins, Thursday, June 04, 11:17:47am (NoHost/173.239.240.108)
- McKenna and Lampard links planted by the club to rattle two promoted clubs with momentum behind them -- Fan bases seem annoyed, Wednesday, June 03, 05:20:15pm (82-132-213-246.dab.02.net/82.132.213.246)
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- Paid for season tickets 3 days ago and the transaction is still pending is this normal or are fulham going to cancel the transaction after the window shuts so they can charge more for new members for season ticket prices -- Button Moon with Mr Spoon, Wednesday, June 03, 05:01:14pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
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- Why is parker into 6/1 third fav. No way -- .., Wednesday, June 03, 04:56:35pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
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- Considering the acrimony surrounding his departure to Bournemouth and the perpetual failure at premier league level with multiple clubs, it would the most bizarre appointment in Fulham's history. It's not going to happen. (NT) -- Samuel, Wednesday, June 03, 05:14:21pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Because someone placed £10 million on it. It's a tiny market the bookies haven't a clue. (NT) -- Me, Wednesday, June 03, 06:29:20pm (host86-151-207-147.range86-151.btcentralplus.com/86.151.207.147)
- Last season Parker had effectively relegated by January. The two other teams that came up with Burnley, Sunderland and Leeds, survived comfortably and Sunderland are in Europe. (NT) -- Club Stooge, Wednesday, June 03, 07:23:37pm (host81-152-41-25.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.41.25)
- Would have to consider asking for a refund if that happened (NT) -- Waterboy, Wednesday, June 03, 07:30:47pm (NoHost/90.249.192.194)
I'd rather have John Terry with a backroom team of Jamie Bates and Denis Wise! (NT) -- Harry68, Wednesday, June 03, 08:57:49pm (cpc160099-nmal26-2-0-cust805.19-2.cable.virginm.net/82.18.163.38)
- It's not even true - he's 100-1 with BetVictor (NT) -- Fkev, Thursday, June 04, 08:13:45am (NoHost/57.133.213.87)
- Having suffered years of badge kissing after multiple deflection goals, somebody please tell them that Lampard would not be acceptable. -- SCA, Wednesday, June 03, 04:10:50pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
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- Between him and Liam. Now that's a really hard one to answer :) (NT) -- CB, Wednesday, June 03, 04:19:50pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- Does it matter where he played? Lewington managed us and Ranieri and Wilkins…..okay forget the last two! He is clearly a decent Manager got Chelsea 4th when they had a transfer plan. If he improved us I would be happy. Never liked Chelsea but business is business. (NT) -- Frank he is not one of our own yet, Wednesday, June 03, 04:27:25pm (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- So what if he kissed the badge? What do you expect? He absolutely loved it at Swansea... (NT) -- Dai Davies, Wednesday, June 03, 05:18:27pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
- He is rumoured to be a very talented coach and smart individual. His achievements at Coventry are remarkable considering the mess that club was in just a short while ago. He's definitely a marmite character and an appointment that would divide opinion, but I suspect within a short period of time, and some decent performances, even the most resistant of fans would accept him. (NT) -- Samuel, Wednesday, June 03, 05:21:24pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- if it’s big fat Frank or little stupid Scott then I’m gonna have a season off and do something else with my weekends. I’ve always wanted to give paddle boarding a go… or just go out on some walks, that is supposed to be good for you apparently. (NT) -- Just visiting, Wednesday, June 03, 05:43:39pm (host86-184-133-5.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.133.5)
- They were bottom 6 when Lampard took over. They had been on a dreadful rub. (NT) -- Vacancy, Wednesday, June 03, 06:22:10pm (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- Rumours in Portugal that Harry Wilson will follow Silva to Benfica... -- --, Wednesday, June 03, 03:16:18pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- What? Take a massive pay cut and play in an "inferior" league....I somehow doubt it! (NT) -- GTS, Wednesday, June 03, 03:19:44pm (NoHost/31.94.64.54)
- No.trf.fee in.EPL = min wages +£100k take kennynt as a prime example.and he is a.defender (NT) -- No way does he end.up.in.portugal, Wednesday, June 03, 03:51:39pm (NoHost/213.86.119.226)
- I think that’s a 2+2=5 bit of journalism tbh. Silva going Benfica + HW out of contract = HW going to Benfica. If it turns out true then the journo looks great, if it doesn’t there’s no damage to him. Also it gets clicks. But I’d be very surprised if MS wants the incredibly limited and often completely anonymous HW as his marque signing at his new club. I’m much more worried about his taking Bassey and/or Iwobi (NT) -- Just visiting, Wednesday, June 03, 05:48:52pm (host86-184-133-5.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.133.5)
- With Marco’s back room team off as well? -- H, Wednesday, June 03, 03:15:05pm (NoHost/85.255.232.104)
Do we improve at set pieces now having been pretty woeful in this area for a period of time now!
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- We have no one who can take a corner, free kicks will now be Kevin! (NT) -- Waterboy, Wednesday, June 03, 03:19:41pm (NoHost/90.249.192.194)
- According to a table on the BBC website (with data from Opta) - Fulham scored 17 goals from set pieces and conceded 14 for a positive difference of 3 - the 5th best in the PL. There is definitely juice in there to squeeze, especially on the scoring side (NT) -- Jungle J, Wednesday, June 03, 04:47:03pm (cpc124440-croy27-2-0-cust52.19-2.cable.virginm.net/77.101.86.53)
- You touch on a good point - a proven set of backroom staff is a fundamental part of the coaching.setup. (NT) -- Old Dave., Wednesday, June 03, 05:05:04pm (54.249.125.91.dyn.plus.net/91.125.249.54)
- We should go for Zidane...has a very Fulham-ish feel to it. -- k, Wednesday, June 03, 02:57:52pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
Get him a nice little place off the King's road...he'd be as happy as Larry.
Am sure he could attract some decent players too!
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- Ernesto Valverde is free… -- Better than some, Wednesday, June 03, 02:44:09pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
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- Please no to Thomas the Frank Engine his record away from home is atrocious he parks the bus -- Button, Wednesday, June 03, 02:26:08pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
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- McKenna is on an upward trajectory : Frank is not . -- Mickey, Wednesday, June 03, 02:17:49pm (82-132-213-201.dab.02.net/82.132.213.201)
On the assumption we’re not going to get a ‘name’
Manager like Glasner or Iraola , then we surely represent the next step /challenge for McKenna , and beyond just keeping Ipswich up . The challenge to better Silva’s achievements and take us to that next level . You cannot judge/condemn him for failing after 2 successive promotions with same Club. I remember when we played them early that season and breathing a huge sigh of relief as I exited , that we came away with a point : very energetic display on the day from them. We could do with some of that intensity in our game .
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- I'm starting to come around to McKenna, as I've said below, I've listened to some of his post match interviews, and he gets his point across very well citing professionalism, intensity, fitness together with a solid game plan. (NT) -- SCA, Wednesday, June 03, 02:24:03pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Mckenna is clearly a talented and rated coach - with an experienced DOF i think he would be ideal. Being young though he may have to fall for the TK targets rather than question them as an exeperienced manager does/would. So a yes from me if the DOF changed. (NT) -- woodman, Wednesday, June 03, 02:32:07pm (NoHost/57.140.20.55)
- Without (to repeat myself yet again) knowing more about him than what's in this thread so far really, I agree with the spirit of what you say there at any rate. (NT) -- b+w g., Wednesday, June 03, 02:32:55pm (host86-176-251-213.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.251.213)
- Very much agree. I'd be OK with Frank, but positively happy with McKenna. As you say, a manager on the up and someone you can hardly knock for one relegation with a team he'd run through the championship with from League One. (NT) -- eganonoa, Wednesday, June 03, 04:37:39pm (NoHost/217.75.196.3)
- Enough time -- DaBoss, Wednesday, June 03, 12:33:48pm (80.69.130.164.controlcircle.com/80.69.130.164)
One thing that is a concern to me is that the Khans have a tendency to let things drag on. Silva highlighted this every season with late or no signings impacting getting the team up to speed. With Marco, while never being 100% confident, there was at least an air of optimism going into each season that we would not be fighting at the bottom. However, if a manager appointment does not come quickly, or is not the right one, along with some key investment in playersalso in good time, I do have a fear that we will be dragged into a fight at the bottom next season. New managers can take time to imprint their philosophy on the team, and the team need to be receptive. We need some new players in key areas and when you add all of this up along with the Khans love for a last minute deal, it is for sure a concern. I hope I am wrong.
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- Mirror reporting that McKenna is keen on Fulham job... -- --, Wednesday, June 03, 12:29:57pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- is that the one he looks in in his bathroom (NT) -- hold the back page, Wednesday, June 03, 12:34:42pm (NoHost/94.8.212.253)
- I don'y believe he would be foolish enough to say he's interested to the Mirror. If he doesn't get the job, how does that leave his relationship with Ipswich, in tatters I would suggest. On a side note I've been listening to some of his post match interviews, speaks very well, emphasising the need for professionalism, hard work and game plans. Coming round to him as a candidate. (NT) -- SCA, Wednesday, June 03, 01:45:56pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Question -- Old Timer., Wednesday, June 03, 12:12:02pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
If we had made Europe would Marco have stayed with us? Now thinking missing out on Europe we’ve dodged a bullet. Hopefully the likes BHA.Boscombe & Sunderland have difficult seasons with Thursday and Sunday Football.
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- ITK INSIDE THE COTTAGE NEWS THOMAS FRANK HAS SIGNED AND HERES THE TRANSFERS HE HAS REQUESTED: JAMES TRAFFORD, HAYDEN HACKNEY, FLEMMING, WISSA -- cottage wasp, Wednesday, June 03, 11:51:25am (NoHost/103.7.206.235)
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- Odds on McKenna starting to drift...while Frank's entering the frame with odds shortening. -- k, Wednesday, June 03, 09:54:09am (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- *Thomas Frank that is. Though Frank Lampard's odds shortening too... (NT) -- k, Wednesday, June 03, 09:55:13am (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
- Bet 365 have McKenba odds on now (NT) -- FB2, Wednesday, June 03, 10:18:35am (cpc69057-oxfd26-2-0-cust742.4-3.cable.virginm.net/82.6.2.231)
- Arne Slot would be an exciting appointment. Looks like Glasner is going to AC Milan, but if not - then he also would be an exciting appointment. Someone yesterday mentioned Vincenzo Italiano who's just left Bologna - dont know much about him, but I'd prefer a left-field appointment than someone like Lampard or T Frank tbh. Pochettino after the WC finishes maybe? (NT) -- Fkev, Wednesday, June 03, 10:23:57am (NoHost/57.133.213.87)
- Re: Odds on McKenna starting to drift...while Frank's entering the frame with odds shortening. (NT) -- I don’t think anybody has Clue right now, Wednesday, June 03, 11:03:03am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Re: Odds on McKenna starting to drift...while Frank's entering the frame with odds shortening. -- Rudi, Wednesday, June 03, 11:32:46am (NoHost/95.147.193.208)
- Prefer Bus Stop Man over the Ipswich lad. Ipswich Lad Ok for Championship (NT) -- Al, Wednesday, June 03, 12:18:32pm (cust-51.179.204.129.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.204.129)
- New broom - who wins, who loses? -- eganonoa, Wednesday, June 03, 08:36:21am (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
So, irrespective of who comes in next to replace Silva, what players do you think will be most worried with him gone, and which the most pleased?
In the worried column I have:
*Andersen. With his price tag no longer over the coach's head, he'll surely no longer be the guaranteed starter he once was.
*Sess. He had the hardest time at Spurs and fought his way back to relevance under Marco. With just one year left on his contract, he has to be worried.
*ESR. See Andersen. He's going to be more under the microscope now without regard to his price. Though maybe a new manager will see him wide left where he had his best season, moving Iwobi right or in the No. 10. For this reason I don't think Josh King will be as worried as he might otherwise be, losing the manager giving him his first starts.
*Kevin/Muniz. This is less because of what Marco did for them (Kevin for example seems to be strangled a little) and more for the end of the Portuguese-speaking culture at the club.
In the opportunity column I see perhaps only:
* Diop/Cuenca: See Andersen and also possibility of some more three at the back systems.
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- Apparently, Benfica want Cuenca! (NT) -- Ted White, Wednesday, June 03, 08:52:38am (host81-152-14-43.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.14.43)
- If the manager wants a striker to do his job and score goals I’d be bricking it if I was Muniz however not overly worried as he has a nice big contract (NT) -- Pooniz, Wednesday, June 03, 09:07:03am (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- Can’t see why Sess would be worried. (NT) -- HemelRog, Wednesday, June 03, 09:15:53am (NoHost/109.180.156.25)
- Just simply because he revitalized his career under Marco and has only one year on his contract left. New man could come in and spell the end to his Premier League career. (NT) -- eganonoa, Wednesday, June 03, 09:18:02am (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- He has done more than enough to be a keeper.A new manager might not want any player but if someone is doing a good job would be foolish to off load.. (NT) -- HemelRog, Wednesday, June 03, 09:31:05am (NoHost/109.180.156.25)
- Think that’s quite a leap, all he has to worry about is his fitness (NT) -- FF, Wednesday, June 03, 09:32:18am (brnt-01-b2-v4wan-167949-cust2895.vm7.cable.virginm.net/80.2.91.80)
- Most managers would know better than to bin off someone whose versatility and determination are real assets. He's just got to try and stay fit. (NT) -- Scott, Wednesday, June 03, 09:35:09am (host31-53-72-110.range31-53.btcentralplus.com/31.53.72.110)
- Anyone with eyes can see he's been the better option at left back for at least a year. Hopefully our new manager will have eyes. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Wednesday, June 03, 09:36:07am (NoHost/90.240.123.178)
- Marco has got as much as possible out of average bunch, we have to expect that some may regress under a new manager of they arent up to the job (NT) -- Waterboy, Wednesday, June 03, 09:42:37am (NoHost/90.249.192.194)
- We've got the basis of a good squad which could be even better with some astute additions. And some players may start delivering more under a new guy with fresh ideas. It's all good. Most on here wanted Silva out so they can't start moaning now he's gone. (NT) -- Rupert, Wednesday, June 03, 10:23:09am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- I think ESR, Kevin, Bobb will be happy. It hasn't happened for them under Marco, partly due to the increasingly rigid and restrictive way we attack. Any of them might have a new lease of life in a system where we move the ball quicker and give players a bit of actual space to work in. Likewise Muniz might actually get some service rather than constantly battling for scraps. And agreed about Andersen - he's conversely protected by our structure and therefore might not fit into something different (NT) -- JamieR, Wednesday, June 03, 10:25:33am (NoHost/171.33.195.182)
- Frank Lampard and Thomas Frank -- Alan_C, Wednesday, June 03, 07:46:39am (NoHost/148.252.141.131)
I haven’t posted on here for years but couldn’t let this pass without comment.
I can’t believe that with Lampard or Frank are considered possible replacements for Marco Silva.
Perhaps it’s my age but both are tainted with belonging to our neighbours. That and that alone means no thanks Shahid.
While there are some examples of earned acceptability I still muttered Chelsea Scum under my breath after Willian scoring.
Frank and Lampard can demonstrate on good job alongside disasters and sackings. No thanks!
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- McKenna now odds on (NT) -- .., Wednesday, June 03, 07:50:28am (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Now I would say you have a problem. (NT) -- CB, Wednesday, June 03, 07:55:28am (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- Definite no to Fat Frank Lampard - besides which, he's never successfully managed at the top level. Thomas Frank would be a yes from me as I don't really consider Brentford rivals. Apparently we've inquired about Vincenzo Italiano, who should get the job based on that name alone! Forza Italia (NT) -- Fkev, Wednesday, June 03, 08:36:43am (NoHost/57.133.213.87)
- Don't see the problem. Depends on the generation, I suppose, but I've never really considered Brentford a rivalry of such gravity that leads me to forever detest their players and managers just by having been there. The list of players and coaches who have come to us from Chelsea to us is a bit too long to have any major opposition except for the most odious among them (e.g. Terry). (NT) -- eganonoa, Wednesday, June 03, 08:42:48am (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- In recent times we have had 3 ex Chelsea players managing Fulham. That's Jokanovic, Wilkins and Lewington, plus one ex Chelsea manager in Raniera. I wouldn't accept Lampard, Terry or Wise though, not because they are ex Chelsea, but because I don't like them. (NT) -- Hammersmithender, Wednesday, June 03, 10:24:05am (NoHost/31.94.12.54)
- On what basis is Frank a better manager than Lampard? Lampard did OK at Chelsea in difficult circumstances. Frank did worse in similar circumstances at Spurs. Lampard got Coventry into PL as Champions. Frank only managed it through the playoffs. Lampard got Derby into playoffs and the've been poor since. Brentford have been good since Frank left. (NT) -- The Drobe, Wednesday, June 03, 11:07:27am (host86-186-56-164.range86-186.btcentralplus.com/86.186.56.164)
- Alan, telling us that you muttered "Chelsea scum" under your breath after Willian scored for us doesn't make you look 'proper Fulham'. It makes you look an absolute tit. (NT) -- Dom(TO), Wednesday, June 03, 11:25:29am (NoHost/31.94.24.143)
- Not excited for future of the Premier League AT ALL -- UW, Tuesday, June 02, 11:58:55pm (116.159.9.51.dyn.plus.net/51.9.159.116)
The whole Premier League "product" seems sterile and boring now, and "product" is all it has indeed become. Maybe it's to do with half the clubs being American owned that we've been forced down this road, where club size is the determining factor of success potential, where Roy of the Rovers stuff is just impossible with FFP, VAR and every other instrument put in place to ensure the big clubs finish near the top, and the small fries fight relegation every other season.
Today we parted with Marco Silva, who did a great job for us, but this isn't a sulking post. Sure, he maybe needed a new challenge and I don't think we will suffer without him too much. Maybe we finish around the same or slightly lower, who knows. But what is guaranteed is that mid-table teams will all spend about the same amount to finish mid-table again next season, with perhaps one or two breaking top7 for just 1 season before struggling with midweek games and dropping back to 11th.
It's all too predictable and stale; in my opinion the yanks have completely ruined English football in their quest to ensure stable returns for minimal investment while maximising their asset value. There is nothing inspiring for the average fan, only a complete rip off every season/match. And it won't stop there, in a few seasons promotion/relegation will become more limited to reduce financial risk, salary caps which scale with club revenue will be brought in to further limit competition.
I've supported Fulham since before I could walk in the early 90's, but I don't think I'll be getting another season ticket unless we go down where there will actually be a half-proper experience to take in.
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- Bye-bye then. (NT) -- ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ., Wednesday, June 03, 01:06:37am (NoHost/94.154.157.43)
- You have a point. (NT) -- GA, Wednesday, June 03, 01:58:33am (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Good points. I guess it really depends on the ambition of the owner in that there's a desire to build on Silvas work and progress the club, or simply maintain the business with selling it in mind. The next appointment and summer transfer window will offer some insight into answering that question, but also potentially illuminate reasons why Silva left. Bournemouth and Palace proved that the smaller/mid sized clubs can still have very successful seasons if the right people are steering the ship. (NT) -- Samuel, Wednesday, June 03, 02:04:19am (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- The quality of football has certainly suffered with all the argy bargy at corners and long throws and emphasis on set pieces. Plus VAR. (NT) -- MH, Wednesday, June 03, 04:10:54am (94.118.164.103.net.iforte.net.id/103.164.118.94)
- I wonder if the modern drive for excellence through the use of data is making football more like a game of chess. Is the exploitation of corners and throw ins just the logical progression when goals from open play is restricted by tactics? The use of data came from US sport, as are more of the PL club owners. When there is a majority of US ownership in the PL, who knows what will be voted through? (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Wednesday, June 03, 06:43:58am (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Is it true that Pochettino is a Fulham fan? -- k, Tuesday, June 02, 11:03:02pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
TV presenter Laura Woods once said on Talksport that he was, and stuck by the story when fellow presenters reacted in disbelief.
Anyone else heard this?
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- Odds of Frank Lampard becoming next Fulham manager rapidly shortening and third favourite with some bookies at 7/1... -- Betty, Tuesday, June 02, 10:45:58pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- FFC ....part of SK statement -- Official, Tuesday, June 02, 10:22:34pm (NoHost/94.8.212.253)
Shahid Khan added: “Marco Silva leaves our Club with my gratitude and best wishes. Fulham and Marco were an excellent fit for five seasons, but change is inevitable in this game, and we’ve accordingly prepared for this moment.
“The talent in our squad, our historic home ground of Craven Cottage, our faithful supporters, and my commitment to backing the Club, all make Fulham an extraordinarily attractive destination for an incoming head coach.
“We will soon appoint a new leader in a timely but deliberate manner, who will meet the standards of our Club and expectations of our fans throughout the world.”
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- If you want to win some easy money get your money on Mauricio Pochettino as our next Manager! -- Jonathan Baines, Tuesday, June 02, 09:51:06pm (cust-51.179.204.48.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.204.48)
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- I hope not. For a manager at some big clubs his win rate is underwhelming. Imagine how poor it be with our players (NT) -- Statman, Tuesday, June 02, 10:01:11pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- With the exception of Glasner, all the rumoured names are underwhelming. Let's hope Shad pulls something unexpected and ambitious out of the hat. Take Klopp out for a nice steak & chips at the Ritz and lure him back to management at FFC. TK can sit there in his Spandex super hero costume looking menacing. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, June 02, 10:24:50pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Re: If you want to win some easy money get your money on Mauricio Pochettino as our next Manager! (NT) -- USA manager at the WC need someone now, Tuesday, June 02, 10:28:41pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Kieran McKenna does not want to join a club ked by a cocaine ravaged, wrestling focussed Daddys boy -- Rob (Duly), Tuesday, June 02, 09:20:32pm (finc-16-b2-v4wan-164432-cust282.vm7.cable.virginm.net/82.16.69.27)
the word is out
he wants a proper club
i.e ipswich
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- Thofokoz -- Not for me, but...., Tuesday, June 02, 08:21:34pm (109-224-128-245.static.as8607.net/109.224.128.245)
Told you not to chortle a few days ago when Kieran McKenna was mentioned.
Never knowingly wrong.
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- What’s he achieved that Parker hasn’t. One of lowest points returns for any prem manager let alone an Ipswich manager. (NT) -- Not for me, Tuesday, June 02, 08:29:02pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- Frank would be a more obvious, cautious and (no payoff) economical choice, but this one would be more intriguing. Whether wiser I wouldn't know, only that if there is anything in this story it will have arisen from commissioned research, not just moist finger in air. (NT) -- b+w g., Tuesday, June 02, 09:20:28pm (host86-176-251-213.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.251.213)
- Wilson pulled out late of the Wales squad. Coincidence that Silva announced he’s leaving and Wilson netting off somewhere in a hurry -- Hurry Wilson, Tuesday, June 02, 07:58:43pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
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- Silva is reportedly being paid £4 Million a year at Benfica, whilst FFC offered him between £8 - £11 Million pa. -- Kentish Paul, Tuesday, June 02, 07:44:09pm (97e26a57.skybroadband.com/151.226.106.87)
A big difference but Benfica have won 84 major trophies & Fulham have won zilch major trophies & 1 of 4 intertoto eggcup size habded out that year.
On the plus side I did see them play including Eusebio in their team when the Riverside stand opened.
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- Rumour new Fulham manager will be Vincenzo Italiano, who left Bologna a few days ago.. -- k, Tuesday, June 02, 07:42:00pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- Christ, Scott Parker third favourite for Fulham manager's job with Bet365 -- Couldn't happen could it, Tuesday, June 02, 06:11:38pm (82-132-237-117.dab.02.net/82.132.237.117)
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- About as much chance as Muniz winning the Premier League Golden Boot next season. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, June 02, 06:20:04pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- If you want the stadium half full, that's your appointment. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Tuesday, June 02, 07:19:49pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- How about John Terry? Keen to get into management, will give it his all. (NT) -- Rupert, Tuesday, June 02, 07:32:28pm (NoHost/148.252.149.84)
- They appear to have taken down the odds on that market. (NT) -- No one wants Parker, Tuesday, June 02, 07:34:11pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Incoming Coach/Manager -- Old Timer., Tuesday, June 02, 06:05:47pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
Names being mentioned not inspiring me too much unless Shahid pulls a Rabbit out of the Hat.
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- Glasner would be by far the best option from what's available. But Frank is probably the most obvious and easy appointment to make. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, June 02, 06:14:26pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Looking at the Ipswich boards they say McKenna has a water tight contract which will cost quite a bit ‘to buy him ‘out of. He wouldn’t be my choice although they reckon he’s a totally dedicated guy who works 15 hours a day. (NT) -- Jack, Tuesday, June 02, 06:24:10pm (NoHost/2.125.7.98)
- Firstly, wsn't it SK that took charge when recruiting MS? And didn't the name get plucked from nowhere? Wouldn't surprise me for a repeat. Secondly, the gaps that MS leaves are quite huge: the ability to bring on players, well thought-out approaches to difficult games, players at end of contracts. Quite a challenge for SK, and I'm sure he realises. . (NT) -- Old Dave., Tuesday, June 02, 06:51:01pm (54.249.125.91.dyn.plus.net/91.125.249.54)
- arne slot now being reported as Silva's replacement. Talk about scraping the barrel. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, June 02, 07:03:04pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- To think his taken a pay cut at Benfica -- Gary, Tuesday, June 02, 05:47:18pm (host86-160-146-78.range86-160.btcentralplus.com/86.160.146.78)
Says a lot about the running of this club?
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- I think this has been prompted by being overlooked for the 'big jobs', the likes of Spurs, Utd, Liverpool. He probably believes he can go home, win the league and/or cups, play in Europe, which will make him a much more attractive proposition for the bigger clubs. (NT) -- SCA, Tuesday, June 02, 05:50:26pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- No it doesn't. Benfica are a big club in Marcos home country. European pedigree and my e he now feels it's time to go home, be with his family and work for what he will have always seen as a massive club. Good luck to him mostly been good times at Fulham and at least he isn't joining another PL team. (NT) -- Ra's al Ghul, Tuesday, June 02, 05:52:25pm (NoHost/212.132.246.99)
- Plus, if he had signed for £8m, half of us would be thinking he is only here for the money. Fair play to him that he can be honest enough to not just fill his pockets. I know he is already wealthy but nearly all of would take that kind of offer (NT) -- Ra's al Ghul, Tuesday, June 02, 06:01:22pm (NoHost/212.132.246.99)
- He's earned a lot of money and the chance to return to Portugal and manage the biggest domestic club, with European football, is an understandable attraction. His ambition far exceeds our ability to finance it too. I think it's clear that he had reached the limit of his coaching skills, which was evident with the constant collapse of form when within touching distance of European football. We need a better tactical mind to progress. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, June 02, 06:01:43pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- I think that he knows we'll be in a relegation battle next season without some serious,additions to the squad. The Khan's transfer strategy does not help, buying players late. We could do with a scouting network like Bournemouth, Brentford and Brighton who seem to be able find good talent at cheap prices. (NT) -- White Eagle, Tuesday, June 02, 06:04:58pm (unn-84-17-50-163.cdn77.com/84.17.50.163)
- Silva will already be a multi-millionaire and has a dozen more years at least of earning large amounts of money. Suspect money is not a factor for im. (NT) -- Club Stooge, Tuesday, June 02, 06:54:55pm (host81-152-41-25.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.41.25)
- No surprises in Bet365 odds. Knutsen @10/1 Paulo Fonseca @ 20/1 Jose Bordalas @ 20/1Glasner @ 25/1 look interesting -- .., Tuesday, June 02, 05:38:39pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
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- Dstm but the Spanish press. Thinks Fulham are after A Archer -- Costa del boy, Tuesday, June 02, 05:15:16pm (NoHost/195.76.16.122)
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- Hugo Oliveira -- FB2, Tuesday, June 02, 05:00:22pm (cpc69057-oxfd26-2-0-cust742.4-3.cable.virginm.net/82.6.2.231)
With LBM as assistant….
Any chance?
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- He's gone! -- Just confirmed, Tuesday, June 02, 04:34:01pm (33bf1de3.skybroadband.com/51.191.29.227)
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- About bloody time. (NT) -- GA, Tuesday, June 02, 04:35:22pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Nicely done. While there was clearly some anxiety in the dedicated supporter base, there's been no drama. No toys thrown out of the pram. No barbs in the media on either side. Just a solid "thanks and goodbye" on both sides. Fulhamish, in so far as this is the kind of thing I'd hope for our club. Hopefully SK's statement will right true that the club has "prepared for this moment...We will soon appoint a new leader in a timely but deliberate manner." (NT) -- eganonoa, Tuesday, June 02, 04:41:22pm (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- My bet is Thomas Frank. Still lives in Kew (not that this has anything do do with it). I wanted him as replacement when he was manager of Brentford. Don't blame him for the fiasco at Spurs. It is a club that is rotten throughout and he was plagued with injuries. Would not be my top target but I don't think he will do a bad job for us. (NT) -- AC, Tuesday, June 02, 04:44:08pm (2e40d84f.skybroadband.com/46.64.216.79)
- Frank would be a disaster, like Spurs, unless he brings his assistant from Brentford. He is now Denmark manager. (NT) -- Mumbles, Tuesday, June 02, 04:48:43pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- I don't get the love in for Frank. His style of football is miles away from what we have been used to. If you like physical, route 1 with a heavy reliance on set pieces then he's your man. Doesn't float my boat tbh. (NT) -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Tuesday, June 02, 04:49:16pm (NoHost/176.248.211.130)
- My thought is Thomas Frank too. (NT) -- GA, Tuesday, June 02, 04:49:30pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Don't know who would be suitable to be honest, hope there's a left-field candidate, but I do know who I don't want: Frank, Rosenior, Rogers, Ange. I think we're in for a nervy summer, what are the chances of the Khans & Ali Mac getting it right... no more than 50-50 I'd suggest. (NT) -- SCA, Tuesday, June 02, 04:57:23pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Just waiting to see what "Anti-Khan" spin Mickey will manage to put on this. (NT) -- Club Stooge, Tuesday, June 02, 04:59:51pm (host81-152-41-25.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.41.25)
- Good... now lets get on with preparing the club for next season (NT) -- View from the Riverside, Tuesday, June 02, 05:02:17pm (NoHost/136.226.60.206)
- Marco brought stability for the first time under the Khans ownership and for that the prospect of a change of manager doesn’t feel me with confidence. It’s easy to hope a new manager will kick us on again but it’s just as easy to see the reverse happen. I think the ideal change needed was filling the gaps in our squad not the manager but as Fulham fans know only too well our journey is never plain sailing. (NT) -- Fulham Si, Tuesday, June 02, 05:05:24pm (static-80-177-78-58.vodafonexdsl.co.uk/80.177.78.58)
- All the best Marco! That championship season was incredible (NT) -- Waterboy, Tuesday, June 02, 05:10:29pm (NoHost/90.249.192.194)
- To be honest, I think the time was right for him to go... he'd visibly lost interest and seemed to accept lack lustre displays in the latter part of the season. He also seemed unable to motivate the players. (NT) -- SCA, Tuesday, June 02, 05:10:32pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Good. No bad feelings on my part and acknowledge the good job he’s done, but things seem to have gone stale over the last season & particularly of late it has seemed as though his heart was no longer in it. Wish him well. Frank as his successor would be fine by me. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Tuesday, June 02, 05:11:03pm (host86-178-132-105.range86-178.btcentralplus.com/86.178.132.105)
- I suspect Frank is about as risk free as we can get. He won't be shat on by the players, won't be intimidated by the League and won't think he's too good for us. I'd be fine with him until and unless he fails of course. An ultra quick appointment would be good as it would strongly suggest that the Khans have been on the case. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Tuesday, June 02, 05:17:32pm (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- Frank. You'll get to know him well , he's a beeb pundit for WC. (NT) -- CB, Tuesday, June 02, 05:38:32pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- A successful reign that ended on a slightly downward trajectory, making it less of a wrench to part than it might have been. A deadline rightly imposed and kept to, with tight communications beforehand and news to us as near to immediately as really matters. All dignified and proper. Everything now depends on what happens next, but with so much prior notice it seems improbable that they've been taken by surprise and not had many a talk already. (NT) -- b+w g., Tuesday, June 02, 08:20:22pm (host86-176-251-213.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.251.213)
- Silva gone...now official -- On Fulham website, Tuesday, June 02, 04:33:31pm (82-132-236-205.dab.02.net/82.132.236.205)
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- Announce Thomas Frank tomorrow. Let's get rolling. (NT) -- CB, Tuesday, June 02, 05:36:41pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- Re: Silva gone...now official (NT) -- The spell at Tottenham is a worry, Tuesday, June 02, 05:56:23pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- "We’ve accordingly prepared for this moment" is the phrase to rely on. (NT) -- b+w g., Tuesday, June 02, 07:08:37pm (host86-176-251-213.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.251.213)
- Announce Thomas Frank and we can get rolling….to QPR, Portsmouth etc etc. (NT) -- Going, Tuesday, June 02, 07:32:04pm (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- Fulham Fix with Gary Brazil -- b+w g., Tuesday, June 02, 02:17:17pm (host86-176-251-213.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.251.213)
I was always one of the pros- rather than anti-s of him as a player. (Few were neutral). Even the haters might find him an interesting interviewee, though.
Net of the chat before and after, only half an hour from him concerning his career as on the pitch, then sidelines and what has changed and what hasn't. In its slightly different way as good an episode as they've had, IMO. Has anyone else heard/seen it?
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- Yes - I was impressed. He came over well. In truth he played when we were awful but he probably cared more than most. During a match he bellowed, seemingly in my direction, "F**king back us you c**ts". Not sure we did. An earlier Fix with Stan Horne was exceptional - he looked seriously good for 80. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Tuesday, June 02, 02:48:22pm (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- Yes, I enjoyed it. Always liked him as a player for us as well (NT) -- Ra's al Ghul, Tuesday, June 02, 02:49:25pm (NoHost/212.132.246.99)
- Yes, very good interview, as always, would have been interesting to see him play in a better team, rather than when the club was falling apart. Good insight into Josh having been earmarked by England through the age groups. Current one with Sess very good also, although just caught the first 15 so far. (NT) -- Rupert, Tuesday, June 02, 02:50:21pm (NoHost/148.252.149.84)
- Yes - he was very good sang the praises of Morgs and he was a very decent player imho (NT) -- ken.v, Tuesday, June 02, 02:55:11pm (host86-167-40-26.range86-167.btcentralplus.com/86.167.40.26)
- I liked it (obviously) but thought it was a shame that he was being interested by 2 people who knew nothing about him. (NT) -- Same old story, Tuesday, June 02, 05:15:54pm (NoHost/148.252.148.217)
- Bit harsh. Yes, it did yield less of his playing time here than if you'd interviewed him. However, his years after leaving here (and even as a Palace trainee) were interesting to hear about and communicated engagingly. (Provoked thought too, which not all interviewees do). What with him, Marshall, Morgs and Cusack, some solid careers in the game after hanging up boots. The left one in Gary's case of course.) (NT) -- b+w g., Tuesday, June 02, 08:42:03pm (host86-176-251-213.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.251.213)
- Bit harsh. Yes, it did yield less of his playing time here than if you'd interviewed him. However, his years in the game afterwards (and even as a Palace trainee) were interesting to hear about and communicated well. (Provoked thought too, which not all interviewees do). What with him, Marshall, Morgs and Cusack, some solid careers after hanging up boots -- the left one in Gary's case of course. (NT) -- b+w g., Tuesday, June 02, 08:44:37pm (host86-176-251-213.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.251.213)
- Breaking news on BBC... -- --, Tuesday, June 02, 12:59:14pm (82-132-213-214.dab.02.net/82.132.213.214)
"Fulham head coach Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take charge at Benfica."
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- Blimey first 'Ive heard of that (NT) -- lovely weather, Tuesday, June 02, 01:02:17pm (NoHost/94.8.212.253)
- Good, about time. Some good options out there if they are interested. Shame it dragged on. 5 stable years. Good luck Marco. (NT) -- CB, Tuesday, June 02, 01:12:15pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- No, hope he crashes and burns, wanted to have his cake and eat it. The club better not put up a eulogy... just he has left the building, we move on etc. (NT) -- Rupert, Tuesday, June 02, 01:16:31pm (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- Only close to making a deal? Surely not after all this time. Be glad to see the back of him. (NT) -- Depressed, Tuesday, June 02, 01:39:48pm (host109-149-186-241.range109-149.btcentralplus.com/109.149.186.241)
- Acc to ‘Fulham Fan News ‘ he will tell the Club today after having been given tomorrow as deadline . Finally some backbone being demonstrated!! (NT) -- Mickey, Tuesday, June 02, 01:40:30pm (82-132-236-24.dab.02.net/82.132.236.24)
- At last, no great loss if we get the right replacement. (NT) -- .., Tuesday, June 02, 01:55:58pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Probably just rehashed news item from 1/2/3 weeks ago (NT) -- Ra's al Ghul, Tuesday, June 02, 02:55:23pm (NoHost/212.132.246.99)
- Sacked by the end of the season and in Saudi/Qatar come next year. (NT) -- Guaranteed, Tuesday, June 02, 03:00:06pm (tonb-05-b2-v4wan-169100-cust75.vm24.cable.virginm.net/77.102.140.76)
- Next Fulham manager odds... -- Book maker, Tuesday, June 02, 12:52:52pm (82-132-213-214.dab.02.net/82.132.213.214)
Thomas Frank 4/1 Betano
Oliver Glasner 5/1 TalkSport Bet
Arne Slot 8/1 Parimatch
Liam Rosenior 8/1 BetVictor
Kjetil Knutsen 10/1 Betano
Jose Bordelas 10/1 TalkSport Bet
Kieran McKenna 12/1 Parimatch
Martin O'Neill 12/1 BetVictor
Bo Svensson 14/1 Betano
Edin Terzic 14/1 TalkSport Bet
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- Vidal Sassoon favourite! (NT) -- H, Tuesday, June 02, 01:01:56pm (NoHost/148.252.133.109)
- It keeps running through my head Frank’s inept post match interview at Spurs, talking absolute garbage. Similarly Rosenior who spewed cliques (‘manage’, ‘ageing men’?) when asked why Chelsea had failed again. Surely we can attract a ‘proper’ manager? (NT) -- SCA, Tuesday, June 02, 01:07:58pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Glasner standout on that list...but what are FFC's chances really? (NT) -- k, Tuesday, June 02, 01:14:02pm (82-132-213-214.dab.02.net/82.132.213.214)
- The Norwegian who manages Bodø/Glimt (NT) -- Al, Tuesday, June 02, 01:37:21pm (cust-51.179.204.129.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.204.129)
- Have Bilbao sacked Terzic already?? They’ve only just appointed him in May! (NT) -- Mumbles, Tuesday, June 02, 01:55:59pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- Who is backing Martin O Neill at 12/1, id want 12k/1! (NT) -- Waterboy, Tuesday, June 02, 02:33:55pm (NoHost/90.249.192.194)
- No Scott Parker? (NT) -- HE, Tuesday, June 02, 04:59:27pm (lewi-28-b2-v4wan-170336-cust618.vm4.cable.virginm.net/82.7.38.107)
- I want Ketjil Knut to work with our owners the Khants. (NT) -- Brim Thaxter, Tuesday, June 02, 05:32:05pm (unn-185-102-217-162.datapacket.com/185.102.217.162)
- Why not Southgate, or is he off to Palace? (NT) -- Observer, Tuesday, June 02, 05:32:18pm (NoHost/90.202.14.192)
- I’d rather Paul McKenna than Kieran! -- Mumbles, Tuesday, June 02, 10:31:08am (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
Ipswich were relegated from the Premier League after winning just four games under McKenna, with Ipswich having picked up their lowest ever points total in the top flight. McKenna's 10.5% win rate is among the lowest recorded by any manager in Premier League history.
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- They’d gone up direct from league one - hell of an achievement. No chance they were gonna stay in the Prem league that season. (NT) -- woodman, Tuesday, June 02, 10:35:56am (haye-26-b2-v4wan-176856-cust60.vm28.cable.virginm.net/62.252.163.61)
- Three promotions and a relegation in those 4 years. Our problem is that we don't know these people so can't judge how they'd fit with us. On paper I'd be OK with McKenna. We're not going to be attracting a top draw currently successful manager. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Tuesday, June 02, 10:40:00am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- https://www.twtd.co.uk/forum/633133/page:1 (NT) -- Ipswich fans don’t rate us, Tuesday, June 02, 10:56:58am (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- Ipswich fans love him because for the first time in memory, the word 'Ipswich' has been heard outside of Britain. Crap in the Premier League and very inconsistent last season. Couldn't even manage to finish ahead of Frank Lampard with a parachute team, for Christ's sake. Ipswich fans are frankly deluded about the guy, and it's very funny how worked up they get about fans of established mid-table sides not wanting a proven loser at the helm - hope they keep him. (NT) -- J, Tuesday, June 02, 12:44:46pm (NoHost/103.7.206.5)
- Talksport say we are going to pay 8 million for McKenna. Our last Northern Irish manager was a disaster #sanchez -- Alex, Tuesday, June 02, 07:00:50am (NoHost/109.79.155.33)
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- Of course we are ! (NT) -- H, Tuesday, June 02, 08:05:35am (NoHost/148.252.133.109)
- I bet we are not.... (NT) -- GTS, Tuesday, June 02, 08:05:53am (xdsl.31.204.85.193.srvc.fr/31.204.85.193)
- He'd be preferable over Frank or Rosenior, both of which abject failures at big clubs with talented squads. They clearly can't manage under pressure and were tactically redundant. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, June 02, 08:07:55am (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Sanchez bought good players but had really bad luck with injuries. (NT) -- Alfred E Neuman, Tuesday, June 02, 08:25:32am (NoHost/31.94.18.215)
- Just what we need a manager who got to the premier league and got relegated at the first attempt……. Scott Parker under another name ….BIG No Thanks (NT) -- Ffc, Tuesday, June 02, 08:41:06am (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
- Haha, no announcements but come the new month and rumours are at least being seeded, to reassure the club has not just been sitting on its hands. (NT) -- b+w g., Tuesday, June 02, 09:14:07am (host86-176-251-213.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.251.213)
- Basically the choice is between someone who appears to be on the up for whom this will be his biggest job or someone whose been there, done it and is available because he's been sacked i.e. deemed to have failed. Never without risk which is why you need talented recruiters who have learned to identify people who will fit. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Tuesday, June 02, 09:19:56am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- Re: Talksport say we are going to pay 8 million for McKenna. Our last Northern Irish manager was a disaster #sanchez (NT) -- Why leave Ipswich the same size Clubs., Tuesday, June 02, 09:36:28am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Getting the right manager is often a matter of luck. In living memory 3 of our most successful/ memorable managers have been rookies. Namely Micky Adams, M Macdonald and Bedford Jezzard. Right person, right time, right place. (NT) -- Hammersmithender, Tuesday, June 02, 09:57:58am (NoHost/31.94.12.54)
- First of all Sanchez is about as Northern Irish as me and what would that have to do with KM anyway..?! I’d be well happy to see him have a go tbh. Idgaf about Shads millions and where they go tbh (NT) -- Just visiting, Tuesday, June 02, 10:26:39am (host109-157-179-91.range109-157.btcentralplus.com/109.157.179.91)
- Joao P -- Andrew in Bath, Monday, June 01, 08:47:07pm (33C6D3d4.skybroadband.com/51.198.211.212)
Am a victim of click bait, probably ie JP does not want to return to Bayern Munich, wishes to go to Sporting. Thus I infer his contract is being abandoned (Sporting would not pay Bayern money), and given that he’s 30, would have at least 3 good seasons in him. He’d fill the vacancy for a goal-scoring midfielder, and would cost a signing fee, yet could neither expect nor be granted astronomical wages.
Or should I get my coat ….?
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- I'd take him. Still better than anything we've got. (NT) -- Upgrade, Monday, June 01, 09:07:07pm (244.red-80-59-13.staticip.rima-tde.net/80.59.13.244)
- De Zerbi recently said that he "100%" wants to keep Palhinha and Palhinha said he really wants to stay there also. Think he's going nowhere. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, June 01, 09:16:48pm (cable-146-255-156-96.dynamic.telemach.ba/146.255.156.96)
- Was listening to an interesting discussion on him by Spurs fans :the argument against keeping him was that whilst he is great at what he does , he doesn’t allow the game to ‘evolve ‘ due to his limitations in ( safe) possession, whereas the ‘modern 6’ has far more to his game . The case ‘For’ was predominantly based on how ‘sh#t’ your defence is behind him . (NT) -- Mickey, Monday, June 01, 09:24:14pm (host5-80-70-100.range5-80.btcentralplus.com/5.80.70.100)
- Re: Joao P (NT) -- What coat is yours, Tuesday, June 02, 12:39:25am (NoHost/31.94.24.142)
- He would be superb signing to partner an upgrade on Berge. We need 2 new central midfielders with Berge & Lukic as substitute options. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, June 02, 02:57:11am (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- More about Marco. Marco Rose that is…. -- Bad Boy, Monday, June 01, 04:23:32pm (NoHost/2.126.58.251)
Bournemouth’s new head coach, Marco Rose, had a 2 hour meeting last week with previous manager. Andoni Iraola, to discuss players, tactics and future challenges. Now that’s a football club in sync.
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- 2 hours? Wow. (NT) -- Jim©, Monday, June 01, 04:42:56pm (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- Yep. I’m guessing that’s 2 hours more than MS would give to his successor. If he leaves, that is ! (NT) -- BB, Monday, June 01, 05:07:01pm (NoHost/2.126.58.251)
- Hasn't he already said that he's spent a huge amount of time planning for next season and discussing targets etc? (NT) -- Jim©, Monday, June 01, 05:23:00pm (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- Yes, with Benfica (NT) -- 😆, Monday, June 01, 05:37:00pm (host86-178-132-105.range86-178.btcentralplus.com/86.178.132.105)
- Has he? You seem to have a lot of faith that he's staying and planning our next season.. (NT) -- CB Just interested you may be right?, Monday, June 01, 06:10:49pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- If he's been doing that for months then why hasn't he signed a contract? I personally think he's looking for a move unless there are certain changes at FFC which, I would imagine, are unacceptable to the club. (NT) -- Beano Reader, Monday, June 01, 06:48:15pm (82-132-213-89.dab.02.net/82.132.213.89)
- The most likely scenario is that Benfica are not going to pay the £8 million release clause and it's being dragged out until his contract expires. If Silva wants to leave now, and insure against Benfica opting for someone else, he should be buying himself out of his Fulham contract. Feels a bit like the Parker situation. (NT) -- Samuel, Monday, June 01, 07:10:34pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Sad News -- Icecreamconey (😔😔), Monday, June 01, 01:24:38pm (cpc115212-nmal23-2-0-cust516.19-2.cable.virginm.net/81.109.70.5)
So sad to hear Kevin Keegan battling stage 4 cancer. Regards to a great player and manager of the super whites.
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- Really sad. It blew my mind when he was suddenly part of the Craven Cottage set up. It was that moment that made me believe we were really going to be the Man Utd of the South! He gave us some great times and brought some great players to the club. Chiz King Kev, keep fighting mate and F*** CANCER!! (NT) -- Just visiting, Monday, June 01, 01:48:55pm (host109-157-179-91.range109-157.btcentralplus.com/109.157.179.91)
- Very much echo the best wishes. His appointment was possibly the most slack jaw moment I’ve experienced supporting Fulham. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Monday, June 01, 02:02:25pm (host86-178-132-105.range86-178.btcentralplus.com/86.178.132.105)
- Yes - our great club has certainly had its fair share of legends despite the media's constant patronising - and he's up there with the biggest. Best wishes King Kev. (NT) -- Rupert, Monday, June 01, 02:35:41pm (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- If he is healthy enough, it would be brilliant for the club to get him down for his well overdue Forever Fulham award (NT) -- Ibizaaaaaaa, Monday, June 01, 03:32:43pm (NoHost/161.12.62.42)
- I still remember that FA Cup game at Villa Park. I think they were top of the prem at the time. That are many things to thank KK for. Really started the ball rolling. I sometimes wonder what he could have done with us if it wasn't for the Hoddle leaving and the media campaigning for him to take over. (NT) -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Monday, June 01, 06:40:18pm (NoHost/176.248.211.130)
- King Kev. (NT) -- Enough said., Monday, June 01, 07:24:18pm (97e16938.skybroadband.com/151.225.105.56)
- So, let me see if I’ve got this right. For the past month or so, Silva has been banging on about planning for next year, identifying targets etc, and then goes off to Benfica and demands full control of transfers? He’s expecting the next manager here to accept HIS targets but wants to dictate HIS OWN targets at Benfica... and some on here criticise the lack of respect shown to Silva.... don't think he deserves any to be honest. -- SCA, Monday, June 01, 12:24:14pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
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- Re: So, let me see if I’ve got this right. For the past month or so, Silva has been banging on about planning for next year, identifying targets etc, and then goes off to Benfica and demands full control of transfers? He’s expecting the next manager here to accept HIS targets but wants to dictate HIS OWN targets at Benfica... and some on here criticise the lack of respect shown to Silva.... don't think he deserves any to be honest. (NT) -- Agreed it’s been longer than a month though., Monday, June 01, 12:33:45pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Kieran McKenna (NT) -- next man, Monday, June 01, 12:56:38pm (NoHost/94.8.212.253)
- If true, interesting to see 2 of his trusted backroom staff, if he brings them all, are ex-Fulham, Mark Hudson and, surprisingly to me anyway, Sone Aluko. (NT) -- SCA, Monday, June 01, 01:18:29pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Got a bit of time on my hands so asked AI if McKenna's style of play would suit Fulham: "Yes, Kieran McKenna’s tactical style could be highly successful with Fulham because their current squad possesses the exact profile of technical proficiency, robust midfield engines, and dynamic wide players required to execute his demanding system." (NT) -- SCA, Monday, June 01, 01:33:23pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Can you ask it to identify who those robust midfield engines are. Have some quality drivers in there (Berge, Cairney, Iwobi, all classy), but not a lot of engine, unless you really like Lukic + Reed. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, June 01, 01:40:00pm (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- Funnily enough, it does go on to say, a few strategic additions would be needed to complete the formula. (NT) -- SCA, Monday, June 01, 01:43:23pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- "A Resilient Double-Pivot: McKenna's system relies heavily on a deep midfield duo capable of resisting intense pressure and breaking lines. Fulham’s central midfield options offer the perfect blend of defensive grit, elite athleticism, and composure under pressure to act as the team's tactical heartbeat." (NT) -- SCA, Monday, June 01, 01:46:46pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Very interesting reading (ask AI the same question for the full answer)... think it might be worth getting AI in as the next coach, understands everything. (NT) -- SCA, Monday, June 01, 01:41:22pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Brother is Ipswich fan. Loves him obviously and reckons he’d do well for us but would need time. Does anyone get time anymore? (NT) -- woodman, Monday, June 01, 01:56:16pm (haye-26-b2-v4wan-176856-cust60.vm28.cable.virginm.net/62.252.163.61)
- Well from your original post all we know is true is that he has been talking (or banging on) about next year, identifying targets but we definitely don't know that he's been off to Benfica. Didn't he say no contact with them at all when he was asked? I wish people would stop using made up assumptions to knock him. (NT) -- Jim©, Monday, June 01, 01:57:00pm (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- Silva -- Depressed, Monday, June 01, 11:29:52am (host109-149-186-241.range109-149.btcentralplus.com/109.149.186.241)
According to Sky (today) Jose appointment delayed until presidential election concluded on 7/6/26. Hence Benfica will not make decision until this date.
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- Apparently, a one-horse race. Doesn't guarantee Benfica has him as the first choice? (NT) -- CB, Monday, June 01, 11:55:59am (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- We are such a cuck club, watching on while Silva gets his cock teased by Benfica. (NT) -- GET RID, Monday, June 01, 12:10:05pm (tonb-05-b2-v4wan-169100-cust75.vm24.cable.virginm.net/77.102.140.76)
- Yes - but this is simply regurgitating old stuff - simply drivel. Khan didn't beome a billionaire by waiting weeks for an employee to decide if he deigned to stay or not while his empire was compromised. (NT) -- Rupert, Monday, June 01, 12:27:38pm (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- He is in this case. Don't use the billionaire can't do wrong excuse. (NT) -- CB, Monday, June 01, 12:33:42pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- No but as I suggested the other day , the Footballing side of FFC is of far lesser importance to them . Whilst PL Existence - nothing beyond -is the height of ambition , then it shouldn’t be difficult to find a replacement to deliver just that ; much as they’d prefer it to be Silva. Can you imagine them being ‘controlled ‘ in this way in any of their other Ventures ? (NT) -- Mickey, Monday, June 01, 12:38:52pm (host5-80-70-100.range5-80.btcentralplus.com/5.80.70.100)
- The football side of operations is closed for 6 weeks. There isn't really a need for a manager to look after a closed shop. Someone needs to be in place just before the start of pre-season. Of course the uncertainty is a problem for some people who are yet to renew ST but not for everyone. It's a fabricated soap opera. Personally, I think he has taken us as far as he can and isn't an elite club class manager. . (NT) -- The Drobe, Monday, June 01, 01:09:22pm (host86-186-56-164.range86-186.btcentralplus.com/86.186.56.164)
- Play-off winners are always said to be at a huge disadvantage due to shortened preparation - Sunderland could be an outlier but the general hypothesis makes sense. (NT) -- Rupert, Monday, June 01, 02:39:20pm (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- Can't see how Silva's departure will be announced before the end of June... -- Latest, Monday, June 01, 10:04:35am (244.red-80-59-13.staticip.rima-tde.net/80.59.13.244)
He has an £8m release clause in his contract and Benfica ain't paying it!
The club may line up replacement in mean time but nothing announced for another 4 weeks or so.
May as well forget about it and enjoy World Cup/Wimbledon...
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- Abola says more negotiations today with Silva. -- Alex, Monday, June 01, 08:48:15am (NoHost/109.79.102.160)
Time for the club to release a statement saying he will no longer be our manager. Remove his leverage. We are the biggest cucks. Embarrassing
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- Agreed. My guess is that we are scrabbling around trying to appoint a new manager who will be announced at the same time as we announce Silva going. (NT) -- JK69, Monday, June 01, 08:51:56am (33bf1de3.skybroadband.com/51.191.29.227)
- The other way to put this, of course, is to future managers: "Look, we don't stand in the way of those who wish to leave. You give us your best during their contracts, and stay faithful to their terms, and we make things easier for you if/when you want to move on to new challenges. See how we handled the Marco Silva situation." It's a fairly reasonable approach to take, not least because Marco's doing all the work to prepare the fanbase to not be disappointed when he leaves! (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, June 01, 08:53:00am (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- At this stage I'd rather Silva went but we don't actually have a clue as to the state of play with his talks with us or Benfica and what if anything the Khans are doing to source a replacement. We can guess or imagine (hello Mickey) but we simply don't know and it doesn't seem to me that any "news" outlets have a clue either. Whatever's happening it could have been handled much better and treating supporters like they really don't matter is regrettable to put it mildly. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Monday, June 01, 09:21:29am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- Mildly is how I'd rate it, as the 'respect' aspect is peripheral to what we'll be caring about come the new season, which is outcome more than process. And no sources having a clue softens the blow of not having any either, and implies levels of confidential communications. Not the worst thing. All that really matters here is the need for new season preparations to get under way. As at Palace. (NT) -- b+w g., Monday, June 01, 10:10:09am (host86-176-251-213.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.251.213)
- Of course down the line things may be good or not but there is a right now and supporters with a lifelong investment in the club who deserve to be treated better. Silva promised a decision last week. Didn't happen. The club says nothing as if there wasn't even an issue. Not good enough in my opinion. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Monday, June 01, 10:18:02am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- Yes, it's feeble PR work, as I've suggested in a couple of recent posts, since unsustainable the next time Sliva is asked by a journo if he is staying, which would be this morning if we were a higher-profile club. Number one rule of PR is get your spin in first. (NT) -- b+w g., Monday, June 01, 10:28:24am (host86-176-251-213.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.251.213)
- I know you are a journalist, so know these things much better. But isn't there also a thing in PR where its sometimes best to just let something play out. It seems to me that Marco is doing the PR work for us right now; laying the groundwork for his departure in such a way that no fan will be either surprised, or particularly devastated. Usually, I'd expect some counter-briefing in the media ("sources in the club"...) like we see with transfers. But it's crickets. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, June 01, 10:33:10am (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- But you know 'sources at the club/in government/ in the company' is a fabrication? Look for instance at the 170 + players we were linked to last year. Many of those had the 'sources' added to it. (NT) -- Jim©, Monday, June 01, 10:36:47am (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- I always assume it's one of three things: idle gossip by an insider who shouldn't be speaking, a fabrication, or a deliberate media plant by a party involved (agent, one of the clubs, etc.). The complete lack of anything from our side implies, to me, some sort of discipline being applied internally, so potentially some deliberate strategy being taken. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, June 01, 10:45:52am (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- Ex-journalist can see your possible point in theory, but in practice the dominant reaction on here this morning, including just above and below in this very thread, confirms that breaking silence would now be best. (NT) -- b+w g., Monday, June 01, 10:42:17am (host86-176-251-213.range86-176.btcentralplus.com/86.176.251.213)
- The club could say there are on going talks. If true. If not then say so and we can all assume that they're recruiting a replacement. One of those two things most definitely is true. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Monday, June 01, 10:33:40am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- The most interesting thing is the mainstream media in the UK is carrying nothing at the moment which means negotiations are delicate and the club remains hopeful. (NT) -- Rupert, Monday, June 01, 10:26:34am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- Re: Abola says more negotiations today with Silva. (NT) -- Deadline for ST Renewals should be suspended., Monday, June 01, 09:59:22am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Re: Abola says more negotiations today with Silva. (NT) -- Where’s FAB when you need them., Monday, June 01, 10:01:24am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- It's the podcasters that I feel sorry for... -- Edward Winston Malone, Monday, June 01, 08:29:52am (cpc115214-nmal23-2-0-cust962.19-2.cable.virginm.net/81.109.79.195)
Sitting there with 2 different scripts and keeping their limited social lives on hold, whilst they wait for the decision to be announced. Tough times indeed.
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- He's either using us to get a better deal with Benfica or the other way round - either way he'll be disappointed with that. (NT) -- Rupert, Monday, June 01, 08:34:13am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- That's quite bitchy EWM. If people want to be creative then why not? It's much better than local rags and 'Club Call'. Only fanzines would get my nod these days, and really when you look at it, Podcasts are just more audio/visual versions of fanzines, but without the depreciating humour. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Monday, June 01, 09:06:17am (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Re: It's the podcasters that I feel sorry for... (NT) -- Is Marco taking a stand for us Supporters?, Monday, June 01, 09:19:43am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- NFR -- Old timer, Monday, June 01, 06:07:46am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
Arsenal what a unruly mess this weekend has been, some of the scummiest supporters your ever likely to come across your welcome to those low lives.
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- Perhaps -- Eerwah, Sunday, May 31, 11:43:53pm (customer.brseaus1.isp.starlink.com/206.83.123.208)
Big money with right management can achieve. Many have done it. Really significant achievement is lifting meaningful silver with a modest outfit of less than stellar squad such as Ipswich with Alf Ramsey and Leicester's Ranieri or the nearly bid of Roy Hodgson in Hamburg among others making the game of football adapt by innovative application of tactical concepts.
MS has been around big clubs, knows Shad has the right profile and Fulham ripe for achievement. Accepting nominal DoF keeps all on the straight and narrow should be given but squad rebuild by MS can only be compromised if starting afresh with new direction.
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- He’s gone…. -- FB2, Sunday, May 31, 11:34:02pm (cpc69057-oxfd26-2-0-cust742.4-3.cable.virginm.net/82.6.2.231)
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- Looks that way, doesn't it. Got a feeling it might be Frank replacing him, which would be a mistake, but it's the easy option.. (NT) -- Samuel, Sunday, May 31, 11:55:26pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Re: He’s gone…. (NT) -- He has created a shit show the last week, Monday, June 01, 06:02:18am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Do folks really think that Marco would have done a better job than Frank at Spurs. I haven’t seen many clubs clamouring for his signature over the years. Frank would arrive with a similar cv to Marco when he signed. Give the guy a crack, I’m in favour (NT) -- CB, Monday, June 01, 09:06:12am (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- NFR Paris riots -- Lib Hen (He / Him) [BST] (😷💉🏳🌈✊🏿🌍), Sunday, May 31, 01:40:19pm (unn-169-150-227-3.datapacket.com/169.150.227.3)
Has anyone else seen the news from France? There's been yet another outbreak of serious unrest, with large groups involved in violence, disorder, and attacks on public infrastructure. Obviously the scenes themselves are deeply concerning, but I do think the conversation needs to go a bit deeper than simple condemnation.
At some point France has to look inwards and ask what support systems may have been lacking here. What economic pressures, social inequalities, or barriers to opportunity contributed to people reaching this point? France also can't ignore the impact years of Far Right rhetoric may be having on people's sense of belonging and ability to integrate into wider society.
It's very easy to focus on the symptoms, the causes are a bit more uncomfortable.
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- Re: NFR Paris riots -- Tala, Sunday, May 31, 02:29:29pm (NoHost/91.196.223.188)
- Was it just the frustration of watching Arteta's team trying to run down the clock from 6th minute last night? It drives me mad too. "Game Management", the ex-player pundit on Radio 5 called it. Cheating is what I'd call it! (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Sunday, May 31, 02:50:54pm (NoHost/84.67.45.248)
- Never forget when Arteta chucked tio ball on so the game would be stopped. Ali Mc said, thats not a co-incindence. 23%, 1 shot on target! (NT) -- Al, Sunday, May 31, 03:14:30pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- The most absurd thing was how up in arms and outraged they were when the ref blew for half time before tbey could take a corner. They’d spent the whole half taking 1-2 mins to get the ball back in play every single time; then when the ref actually does something about it apparently it’s outrageous. The Wilshire/keown/mccoist arsenal love in was nauseating, like watching Arsenal TV, absolutely delighted they lost, especially with arch cheat Gabriel missing. (NT) -- Henry1879, Sunday, May 31, 05:30:03pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Not Paris riots, but ignorant football hooligans (NT) -- Observer, Sunday, May 31, 08:38:15pm (NoHost/90.202.14.192)
- I do not know too much about France but significant amount of monies going to ultra right groups in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Spain, UK and even Portugal. The source of all this funding has been traced to South America! (NT) -- John B, Monday, June 01, 12:32:22am (NoHost/185.128.9.154)
- Paris is fill of dodgy Arabs and north Africans mass immigration has ruined the place .. (NT) -- Nigel, Monday, June 01, 05:13:55pm (cpc159866-nmal26-2-0-cust209.19-2.cable.virginm.net/86.17.85.210)
- Soon it'll all be over -- Harry123, Sunday, May 31, 12:34:16pm (NoHost/84.66.28.214)
Benfica talks broke down days ago. Silva's intention has always been to remain in the Premier League but use the Benfica interest as leverage. They could never afford him or give the assurances he's got at FFC.
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- Posted similar elsewhere. Listening to him speak over the last six weeks it appeared to me he wanted to stay but needed some guarantees going forward. (NT) -- Birdman, Sunday, May 31, 12:38:58pm (NoHost/78.111.194.83)
- And Wilson, “if silva goes, I go”. What’s he up to? (NT) -- Who knows, Sunday, May 31, 01:41:51pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Harry123 with his finger on the pulse 😁 -- Gary Elkins Shin Pad, Sunday, May 31, 11:38:32pm (233.219.198.146.dyn.plus.net/146.198.219.233)
- A Bola also reporting that FFC have promised Silva a £130m transfer budget... -- Apparently, Sunday, May 31, 09:13:57am (244.red-80-59-13.staticip.rima-tde.net/80.59.13.244)
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- well well well... So whom is the HALFMAN them? seems like Tony has the golden swag bag and also a bag for wages. If this is beelived. then handing Marco this SWAG is it the 'best we khan do'?? does Marco now go back to Shad and accept this Swagbag? or should Fulham offer this Swag to someone else? like Frank perhaps and let MArco be this HALFMAN? (NT) -- glaser with that swag=CUP, Sunday, May 31, 09:18:26am (ns575172.ip-51-222-40.net/51.222.40.83)
- Reported the other day Iraola was interested in the AC Milan gig until he discovered their budget will be a third... of what Crystal Palace are offering! (NT) -- Rupert, Sunday, May 31, 09:28:07am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- I think you mean Tom Bola (NT) -- v, Sunday, May 31, 09:32:17am (finc-16-b2-v4wan-164432-cust282.vm7.cable.virginm.net/82.16.69.27)
- have they promised him a rose garden? (NT) -- patsy, Sunday, May 31, 11:53:51am (p57b47d5b.dip0.t-ipconnect.de/87.180.125.91)
- Re: A Bola also reporting that FFC have promised Silva a £130m transfer budget... (NT) -- Have we breathing space to spend £130 million?, Sunday, May 31, 11:55:11am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Embarrassing from us he's achieved nothing with us yet will end up being one of the highest paid mangers in the league can't wait for him to sign more rejects fall out the cup and finished bottom half (NT) -- EXCITING, Sunday, May 31, 12:12:51pm (NoHost/217.216.60.236)
- Someone who probably has no link with the inner workinfs of Fulgam writes something and you believe it. How would Bola know we have a £130m budget. Clubs keep their budget secret to stop prices being inflated by selling Clubs. (NT) -- Click bait, Sunday, May 31, 12:38:26pm (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- Lucky it wasnt ebola (NT) -- Waterboy, Sunday, May 31, 12:47:55pm (NoHost/90.249.192.194)
- Any leaks to Media of this sort, almost, certainly are down to Gestifute and their contacts. (NT) -- Ted White, Sunday, May 31, 01:20:33pm (host81-152-14-43.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.14.43)
- You can't even get 4 ESR's for that pittance ffs... (NT) -- Promised land, Sunday, May 31, 09:26:42pm (NoHost/185.192.70.2)
- Marco Silva decision / Season Ticket Renewal Deadline -- Rob (Duly), Sunday, May 31, 06:17:05am (finc-16-b2-v4wan-164432-cust282.vm7.cable.virginm.net/82.16.69.27)
Fri Jun 5
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- Portuguese newspaper A Bola's front page reporting that Marco Silva to Benfica now in doubt and Benfica exploring other options... -- Breaking news, Sunday, May 31, 05:21:56am (244.red-80-59-13.staticip.rima-tde.net/80.59.13.244)
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- Only one team wanted to win the game Woolwich Arsenal play anti football it is so boring got what they deserved. Why is a centre back taking the 5 th penalty -- Button, Saturday, May 30, 08:27:37pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
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- Why not. (NT) -- Diop, Saturday, May 30, 08:34:30pm (NoHost/109.180.156.25)
- Would never happen in a world cup knockout game (NT) -- Eric Dier, Saturday, May 30, 08:56:22pm (host81-157-59-217.range81-157.btcentralplus.com/81.157.59.217)
- At least there will be fewer Arsenal shirts on the streets tomorrow. In the last 2 weeks or so it's been like snails after rain. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Saturday, May 30, 08:58:04pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Re: Only one team wanted to win the game Woolwich Arsenal play anti football it is so boring got what they deserved. Why is a centre back taking the 5 th penalty (NT) -- Raya going early for Pens ie Spurs goalie v Fulham, Sunday, May 31, 09:04:40am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Whilst it certainly is true that Paris deserved to win as Arsenal were incredibly negative this post is pathetic. Are you 6? Calling Arsenal Woolwich is retarded as calling us St Andrews and any player is capable of taking a penalty, irrespective of the position they play. Button you are special. (NT) -- Kingston Ken, Sunday, May 31, 10:56:29am (unn-169-150-199-170.datapacket.com/169.150.199.170)
- Penalties -- Liecester Redux, Saturday, May 30, 08:11:40pm (host86-134-7-203.range86-134.btcentralplus.com/86.134.7.203)
To miss the target once is unfortunate, to do it 3 times is Fulhamish, but to do it twice is …………?
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- Anyone disappointed Arsenal didn't get it done? -- RR, Saturday, May 30, 08:05:06pm (NoHost/104.220.143.92)
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- 3 most likely current scenarios … -- Mickey, Saturday, May 30, 05:35:19pm (82-132-239-151.dab.02.net/82.132.239.151)
1) Silva has by now informed the Club of his decision and if departing , then the Club are too cowardly to make it public and especially as they are nowhere near appointing a successor . 2) He still hasn’t reached his decision due to interested Clubs’ situations not yet resolved , and the Club have been weak and needy enough to allow him extra time and more . 3) Discussions and more likely begging on the Club’s part are still ongoing , which would of course prolong both his procrastination and the Club’s wishes to keep him ‘forever and ever ‘. So which is it then lads ???
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- I will await the TV version of this never ending saga. (NT) -- Depressed, Saturday, May 30, 05:38:58pm (host109-149-186-241.range109-149.btcentralplus.com/109.149.186.241)
- 4) How did The Man with No Name put it? "Step 1 imagine something. Step 2 assert as fact. Step 3 condemn. AND REPEAT" (NT) -- eganonoa, Saturday, May 30, 05:41:28pm (cable-146-255-156-96.dynamic.telemach.ba/146.255.156.96)
- They're only doing it to wind you up. I'm sure that's behaviour you understand. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Saturday, May 30, 05:57:42pm (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- None of the above (NT) -- Harry123, Saturday, May 30, 06:02:10pm (NoHost/84.66.28.214)
- Re: 3 most likely current scenarios … (NT) -- Replacement to be named first., Saturday, May 30, 07:10:29pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- You, Sir, are a complete and utter pillock. (NT) -- Club Stooge, Saturday, May 30, 09:11:12pm (host81-152-41-25.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.41.25)
- In God knows how many years of pathetic, ridiculous, gut-churning, woman-scorned, anti-Khan posts, this is the most pathetic, ridiculous, gut-churning, woman-scorned, anti-Khan post even you have have managed! You really are an ALMOST pitifully sad CU (NT) -- GET SOME HELP, YOU'RE SERIOUSLY DERANGED!, Saturday, May 30, 11:08:00pm (unn-109-204-35-73.datapacket.com/109.204.35.73)
- I will give you my decision next week -- Ffc, Saturday, May 30, 03:04:28pm (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
Marco …… Marco …..
are you there ?
Marco where are you ?
Has anyone seem him he’s just disappeared……. Marco !!!!
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- One hopes Khan senior has given Silva a deadline by which he (Silva)has to give a decision if he is going or staying. My personal decision would be to let him go (NT) -- Depressed, Saturday, May 30, 04:34:35pm (host109-149-186-241.range109-149.btcentralplus.com/109.149.186.241)
- Is it even remotely believable that Silva hasn't already informed Shad of his decision? The delay is probably the clubs decision, not Silva's. And everyone involved probably knew exactly what was going to happen weeks ago. (NT) -- Samuel, Saturday, May 30, 04:39:23pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- He's not going to decide until Benifica is a done deal. He knows he can hold out on a decision until that is officially done. (NT) -- RR, Saturday, May 30, 04:42:17pm (NoHost/104.220.143.92)
- Hopefully you’ll disappear as well (NT) -- FB2, Saturday, May 30, 04:47:30pm (cpc69057-oxfd26-2-0-cust742.4-3.cable.virginm.net/82.6.2.231)
- Bye bye Marco, hello Arnie -- Stop the tedium saga, Saturday, May 30, 02:07:06pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
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- Slot sacked -- Jim©, Saturday, May 30, 12:45:30pm (92.40.213.143.threembb.co.uk/92.40.213.143)
Looks like iraola will be the new boss...
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- Unsurprising. He won the league inheriting Klopps team, then went on to spend £400 million, change a winning dynamic and alienate their best player. It's a similar situation to the Dutch ex United manager. The culture of football they're successful in doesn't seem to carry over to the premier league. (NT) -- Samuel, Saturday, May 30, 12:56:57pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- I bet Xavi Alonso is on the phone screaming at his agent right about now. (NT) -- eganonoa, Saturday, May 30, 01:03:02pm (NoHost/159.26.101.76)
- Re: Slot sacked (NT) -- I think Salah killed him., Saturday, May 30, 01:46:34pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- 'We respect you, we're so grateful to you for winning the league but now f*** off...' sums it up. Entitlement in a nutshell. (NT) -- .., Saturday, May 30, 08:21:43pm (host86-185-170-211.range86-185.btcentralplus.com/86.185.170.211)
- Still running on! -- Ken, Saturday, May 30, 10:56:06am (82-132-229-99.dab.02.net/82.132.229.99)
So the Silva saga rumbles on. I hope I'm wrong but I suspect we may not hear amything until after renewal deadlind date or even the week after when the Real Madrid Presidential election takes place or maybe even until Marco's contract ends at the end of June and it could even go on beyond that if Maro has nowhere to go and with the owners desperate to keep him. I just really hope they are seriously looking for a good successor if he goes, but I have my doubts.
I realise this is a negative post but posted in the hope that I am proved wrong in next few days
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Mourinho has signed at RM for 3 years, nothing to do with that! (NT) -- Keep up!, Saturday, May 30, 11:10:55am (unn-149-22-80-149.datapacket.com/149.22.80.149)
- Mourinho going to Madrid should be proof who is going to win the election there! (NT) -- Ken, Saturday, May 30, 11:13:17am (66.red-79-150-98.dynamicip.rima-tde.net/79.150.98.66)
- An announcement would be made if he signed a new contract not simply to announce that he hasn't. I think the chances of him staying are negligible and on that basis the Khans will be actively recruiting his replacement, Nothing to say until that appointment's made. In truth the absence of an announcement tells us everything. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Saturday, May 30, 11:18:48am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- is the contract not up to 30 June. I was under the impression that most contracts are in line with the club accounting year end? (NT) -- Beano Reader, Saturday, May 30, 11:40:30am (host-92-19-68-124.as13285.net/92.19.68.124)
- Its probably hard to speak to other managers as you are effectively saying are you intetested, only thing is we dont really want you! (NT) -- Waterboy, Saturday, May 30, 11:47:20am (NoHost/85.255.235.158)
- Re: Still running on! (NT) -- Re location day for Marco after the 5th June 😀, Saturday, May 30, 11:58:08am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Re: Still running on! (NT) -- Can the Club stop him moving until the 30th June?, Saturday, May 30, 12:01:10pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- If he leaves, we will end up with the scraps of whoever is left, we are not a high profile job other than we are in London. Managers know our owners won't spend and will make promises they won't keep, because they just can't. (NT) -- RR, Saturday, May 30, 04:44:54pm (NoHost/104.220.143.92)
- Well that's interesting. -- Rupert, Saturday, May 30, 08:05:22am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
Fulham the 26th most valuable club in world football.
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- For what it's worth... -- DSTM, Friday, May 29, 09:39:33pm (82-132-234-33.dab.02.net/82.132.234.33)
Keith Wyness (former Aston Villa and Everton CEO) has said there are rumours the Khans want to sell...
Might explain a lot.
P.S just passing this on, have no knowledge personally...
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- Feels plausible. They're lack of spending on the team and trying to make the Cottage more valuable and their foot dragging on literally everything suggests this is probably not far fetched. (NT) -- RR, Friday, May 29, 09:57:30pm (NoHost/104.220.143.92)
- Also says Rosenior and Gary O’Neill are in the frame as managers so not sure if any truth in anything he has said. (NT) -- K, Friday, May 29, 11:07:36pm (NoHost/78.111.194.83)
- Simply not true -- Harry123, Friday, May 29, 11:13:50pm (NoHost/84.66.28.214)
- Re: For what it's worth... -- Brendan Morris, Friday, May 29, 11:27:24pm (77-76-78-17.static.unassigned.as8607.net/77.76.78.17)
- I bet on Omanis and Pierre Sage replacing Silva (NT) -- Tala, Saturday, May 30, 12:34:41am (NoHost/104.28.40.142)
- Re: For what it's worth... (NT) -- Khan is all or nothing Up for sale?, Saturday, May 30, 07:13:29am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Keith Wyness is talking out of his arse! I think that for Shad having an EPL team is part of his sporting strategy along with the Jags. (NT) -- Jonathan Baines, Saturday, May 30, 07:17:22am (cust-51.179.204.48.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.204.48)
- Every club is for sale if the right offer comes in. These stories were doing the rounds with Fayed - a decade before he sold to the Khans. (NT) -- Rupert, Saturday, May 30, 07:44:55am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- it was mentioned on here last year, i remember someone saying new buyer wanted to see if riverside was a success (NT) -- Waterboy, Saturday, May 30, 10:12:01am (NoHost/90.241.120.92)
- I suspect that's been the case for a while. An absent owner with his seemingly disinterested son positioned as DOF but clearly preoccupied with Wrestling to give the club any meaningful attention. A structure of authority which has undermined our most successful managers in recent times. It all seems about ultimate control to the detriment of the clubs future. Perhaps they thought a few million and it would have been confetti blowers, cheer leaders and lifting the champions league. (NT) -- Samuel, Saturday, May 30, 10:21:03am (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- My succession plan for Fulham FC! -- Tony Khan, Friday, May 29, 09:11:28pm (82-132-234-33.dab.02.net/82.132.234.33)
27 May - Accept Marco's resignation
Few days of sulking
Wait for season ticket renewal window to close
Announce Steve Cooper!
Love Tony xxxx
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- Silva could have told the club he's leaving a couple of days ago... -- Just sayin', Friday, May 29, 07:54:20pm (82-132-234-33.dab.02.net/82.132.234.33)
When the club choose to announce it is a different matter...
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- Make no mistake …. -- Mickey, Friday, May 29, 07:39:00pm (82-132-238-116.dab.02.net/82.132.238.116)
This is turning into a kind of ‘payback’ for their betrayals…..for all those promises of early window activity , for all those reassurances of ‘fully aligned ‘ , for all those key player replacements still outstanding . This humiliation has alas beem
brought on by themselves through spineless , needy and desperate leadership . Be assured they sadly have no one to turn to other than falling back on even more offers of Control and salary increases , as it starts to dawn on them after all this time that he’d rather work for a pittance of what they are offering , than spend another season working under absence and disinterest . How could they have allowed this to get to this point, and where is the backbone the fanbase should expect ?
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- Do you ever get bored of posting shite all the time? (NT) -- GTS, Friday, May 29, 09:15:15pm (NoHost/89.92.206.100)
- Oh FFS. Sit down. You are so boring. (NT) -- GA, Friday, May 29, 09:17:09pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- If Marco Silva feels he has been "betrayed", he's a hysterical drama queen and we're better off without him... (NT) -- One drama queen at FFC is enough, Friday, May 29, 09:22:26pm (82-132-234-33.dab.02.net/82.132.234.33)
- It's amazing isn't it? Has been racking up years on here just to piss off people who support the same team as he does. A bit weird and very sad really if that's all he's got to do with his life. (NT) -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Friday, May 29, 09:39:05pm (NoHost/176.248.211.130)
- Re: Make no mistake, on the pitch or admin offices, football always makes a mockery of most personality issues. For whatever wisdom, Khan invested into FFC and besides hindsight realized hiccups, has produced better than ever results since forever. There is much to improve. Articulating details of how improvements can be achieved is the way to go for any heartfelt Fulhan fan. (NT) -- Eerwah, Saturday, May 30, 06:51:16am (customer.brseaus1.isp.starlink.com/168.140.254.87)
- Well that's the "by the end of the week" deadline Marco.... -- JK69, Friday, May 29, 06:21:14pm (0540c6ee.skybroadband.com/5.64.198.238)
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- Realistic targets for manager role at FFC: -- Just visiting, Friday, May 29, 04:24:30pm (host109-157-179-91.range109-157.btcentralplus.com/109.157.179.91)
I think the obvious answers are:
Frank
Poch
Fabregas
McKenna
Rosenior
Big Ange
Some more realistic than the others, some way more palatable than others, but I’d definitely love to see Fabregas have a bash at it or McKenna. Safe option is Frank obviously and I reckon the Khans would like Poch or Fabregas but I don’t see either of them coming tbh.
I personally wouldn’t mind if Liam got given a chance to show what hes about. I reckon our set of players would take to him and be open minded.
Thoughts? Any other potential candidates..?
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- Poch, Fabregas and Mckenna no chance, Ange and Rosenoir too risky. Frank possibly but if it needs to happen Ilookingfor someone not too well known but has had success and is ambitious to step up. Possibly from a european league (NT) -- Ken, Friday, May 29, 04:59:27pm (33C63E8e.skybroadband.com/51.198.62.142)
- Rosenior would end in relegation. Frank or Ange would be desperate. Poch or McKenna would be interesting. Fabregas would be a curiously acceptable risk. (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, May 29, 05:00:00pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Probably best to keep sentiment out of it, if Rosenior hadn't played for us, we would all be aghast if he was considered. (NT) -- GTS, Friday, May 29, 05:00:48pm (NoHost/89.92.206.100)
- Fabregas has just got Como into the Champions League. You're dreaming again. Poch is going to Milan. (NT) -- GA, Friday, May 29, 05:23:03pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Poch is already speaking to AC milan so may have missed the boat (NT) -- Waterboy, Friday, May 29, 05:26:50pm (NoHost/90.241.120.92)
- Poch and Fabregas out of it. The rest give us relegation. Frank was rubbish at Spurs and Rosenior came across as a complete idiot while at Chelsea. (NT) -- Going, Friday, May 29, 05:51:37pm (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- Reportedly after the Manager o& Lens. I no nothing about him. I would bung a fortune at Ireola though doubt he would want us. Probably end up with someone we never heard of. (NT) -- Going, Friday, May 29, 06:57:31pm (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- Christian Ilzer Would be brilliant for us and realistic plus Moritz Voltz is his assistant too! (NT) -- Mumbles, Friday, May 29, 07:36:03pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- Why is everyone writing off every possible Silva successor? Bright, Brentford and Palace did ok with un tried managers. (NT) -- Crafty Cottager, Friday, May 29, 10:49:18pm (customer.lndngbr1.isp.starlink.com/145.224.66.80)
- Re: Realistic targets for manager role at FFC: (NT) -- Tigana Coleman combo, Saturday, May 30, 07:21:01am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Pierre Sage at Lens would be brilliant - our last French manager didn't do too bad! (NT) -- Jonathan Baines, Saturday, May 30, 07:25:42am (cust-51.179.204.48.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.204.48)
- Mourinho done -- woodman, Friday, May 29, 03:08:27pm (NoHost/46.31.84.144)
So perhaps all sorted out..
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- Ginger Iniesta - First ever Fulham Player to win Premier League Goal of the season. -- Ibizaaaaaaa, Friday, May 29, 02:02:30pm (NoHost/161.12.62.42)
A proper servant. Will be missed.
Well done Harrison.
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- Still under contract unless anyone interested (NT) -- Waterboy, Friday, May 29, 02:14:09pm (NoHost/90.241.120.92)
- Mullers, who i have met at a sports writers event, locely nan, won MoD goal of the season... not many games covered then.of course. H won it last week as well. This is a different award. We have scored zome belters. What a club. . (NT) -- Rupert, Friday, May 29, 02:31:08pm (NoHost/148.252.165.92)
- That's excellent news and well deserved. It's a shame his playing time has been limited, which doesn't always make sense considering some of the lazy dross being served up recently. He'll always give 100%. (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, May 29, 02:58:44pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- If Silva stays -- woodman, Friday, May 29, 12:54:26pm (cpc158567-haye26-2-0-cust402.17-4.cable.virginm.net/86.15.153.147)
Remember they’ve got to do all the publicity/ videos / interviews that we all apparently need these days - given he’s abroad atm that could well be the hold up! Just a thought.
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- It wouldn't stop them posting on Fulhamfc.com though. Look, it's well documented how you feel against the child but just on this occasion can you not see that Marco is the one prolonging things. It's quarter to two and he told us in numerous media spots that he would decide by the end of the week. If he goes then fine, no worries. His contract is up and he is entitled to do whatever he wants, but I feel like he is stringing us along now. (NT) -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Friday, May 29, 01:48:29pm (NoHost/176.248.211.130)
- On Wednesday, I asked a friend who has links with someone at Benfica and the response came back: 'Benfica is currently completely unaware of the situation. The board doesn't know what to do. Mourinho remains the coach. Marco Silva is a difficult option, especially since many people don't want him. We'll have to wait.' (NT) -- fof, Friday, May 29, 01:59:07pm (NoHost/94.8.212.253)
- And what does wilson want to do now (NT) -- One good season, Friday, May 29, 03:09:40pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Getting the best out of our signings -- Ken, Friday, May 29, 12:43:22pm (33C63E8e.skybroadband.com/51.198.62.142)
If Marco goes it will be interesting to see how a new coach effect might be on players like Smith-Rowe, Chuck, Bobb, Kevin, the young strier from Munich. All have whichseeed disappointing up to now. God forbid me for thinking this but I have often wondered if Marco plays them in a position and a tactics way that does not really suit them. A new coach may be able to 'release' these players so that we may see more of there potential fulfilled.
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- So Palace ‘Wait’ on Iraola -- Mickey, Friday, May 29, 12:30:18pm (NoHost/82.132.186.128)
Europa League for them next season and so not perhaps the sideways move for him many on here think , albeit he could very well land an even higher profile position at this juncture . Seems they have Lampard ‘in the wings’,. Meanwhile I highly highly doubt the Khsns have even started the ‘contingency plan , beyond one of their ‘yes-men’ advising on the safety and longevity that is Frank. Believe me their desperation of holding on to Silva does not have an end date , until Silva decides . How weak and feeble this leadership continues to present itself as the hours tick mercilessly by🤡
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Re: So Palace ‘Wait’ on Iraola.. AND Trolls bean busy? Tis Bored certaining Reeks of his work?.. maybee Trolls bean busy bee posting rumour after rumor 'as fat' getting tiff all upperty Dola? OR maybee Trolls not even bean ear, as busy wit Halfman (niall is father of Gollams son Lol as cokes suckin in turkish spa>?) or wit Spider-noir, mortal kombutt tomb? >cu all as in Costa Sol (NT) -- Avin Blast with t20 IpL, Friday, May 29, 12:36:31pm (ns575172.ip-51-222-40.net/51.222.40.83)
- Step 1 imagine something. Step 2 assert as fact. Step 3 condemn. AND REPEAT (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Friday, May 29, 12:40:31pm (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- Mercilessly and relentlessly. (NT) -- Club Stooge, Friday, May 29, 01:02:17pm (host81-152-41-25.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.41.25)
- You mean there was no agreement 😉 -- Harry123, Friday, May 29, 10:44:54am (NoHost/167.98.155.119)
So Portuguese media this morning are saying they are behind for Silva financially & Silva is hesitant due to the Mourinho situation....
Almost time...Tick tock.
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- I have just opened up 'TIFF' and am amazed at the disrespect targeted at Silva. If he wishes to move on, surely best that we respect his wishes & get in a new incumbent asap. Now is the time (or when Silva's contract ends) for a radical shake up ... get a striker, attacking midfielder with an eye for goal & depending who stays another sharp winger. -- Fulham Reach, Friday, May 29, 09:57:10am (NoHost/90.194.211.57)
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- This "disrespect" thing I find strange. He's a public persona and it's not like people are doxing his family or saying horrible things. They're just expressing frustration at looks like him stringing the club along. Also, there's another side worth considering: maybe the club are letting him do this OUT OF RESPECT for 5 years of good service. Maybe we've offered the max we can, not enough for him, and we've said "fine, go find yourself another job, and we'll help by not publicly parting ways." (NT) -- eganonoa, Friday, May 29, 10:08:09am (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- I find it a bit odd that people are being pretty disrespectful to him. It could of course be that the Khans are still interviewing candidates and don't want anything announced until the new manager can be introduced. I'd love Silva to stay on personally, I think stability is good. (NT) -- Jim©, Friday, May 29, 10:27:42am (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- But what's the "disrespectful" bit? Not seeing personal attacks or name calling. Just frustration and a feeling he's stringing the club along. He's a manager for a football club we support; a minor figure in our lives, but one who is very well-paid in a job that requires, by its nature, public scrutiny. He's done a decent job. Some think an incredible one; others about par for what he should have given expenditure, but not pushing beyond. Is it somehow disrespectful to have the latter opinion? (NT) -- eganonoa, Friday, May 29, 12:55:29pm (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- "Take your P45 and go", "His already making Fulham FC a laughing stock", "Showed the club and supporters a massive disrespect", "your legacy is tarnished", "it’s good you’ve gone". No name calling as such, but disrespect doesn't have to fall into that category. I believe that our longest serving manager since Jezzard, after getting us back up and keeping us there, easily, beating top teams often, deserves a bit more credit. He doesn't seem to have much on here. (NT) -- Jim©, Friday, May 29, 01:15:51pm (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- if they’re direct quotes I certainly wouldn’t worry about anyone who uses “his” when they mean “he’s”… I imagine the rest of the reactive morons who have no real idea of what’s going on behind the scenes are equally dense. (NT) -- Just visiting, Friday, May 29, 02:34:23pm (host109-157-179-91.range109-157.btcentralplus.com/109.157.179.91)
- Agreed that some of the reactions are OTT, but still don't see how he's being "disrespected" by those sorts of statements. Even the idea that this could be disrespect puts him on a pedestal that I think is a bit ridiculous. He's not exactly sacrificed mind, body and soul for us. We've helped him rehabilitate his reputation, backed him more than any manager we've ever had has been backed, and paid him handsomely for the privilege. He can handle a bit of stick. (NT) -- eganonoa, Friday, May 29, 07:24:16pm (NoHost/159.26.106.100)
- If he is not going to accept the offer, he should respectfully reject it so that we can move on without him (NT) -- Edward Winston Malone, Friday, May 29, 10:51:34am (82-132-231-108.dab.02.net/82.132.231.108)
- The truth is, the Khans have made it so by not drawing a line. However great they think he is, there is no way any other club would allow him this long to find a better club. Humiliating the Khans and their apparent weakness. Naturally, the fans are upset and expected a conclusion by now. (NT) -- CB, Friday, May 29, 11:20:05am (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- Respect is earned, and reciprocal. (NT) -- Rupert, Friday, May 29, 12:23:14pm (NoHost/148.252.165.92)
- He has had a contract offer for several months and made meaningless platitudes when asked about the subject. Palace and bournemouth were advised their managers intended to move on. If silva wants to treat the supporters to this tedious scenario then he gets what he deserves. (NT) -- twiddling thumbs till jose goes, Friday, May 29, 02:40:01pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Schrödinger's Silva -- Mad Scientist, Friday, May 29, 09:48:35am (244.red-80-59-13.staticip.rima-tde.net/80.59.13.244)
Schrödinger's Silva is a thought experiment illustrating quantum superposition, where Marco Silva is in a sealed box tied to a random quantum event. Until the box is opened and observed, the cat exists in a superposition — simultaneously alive and dead.
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- Marco situation looks like dragging on......! -- Juan, Friday, May 29, 06:22:39am (NoHost/90.201.35.194)
The Mourinho situation remains the main obstacle. A Bola report Silva is fully informed about the position of the Benfica manager. Mourinho will move to Real Madrid if Florentino Pérez wins the club’s elections, scheduled for June 7th.
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- Our owners are so weak. Pay Marco up now and get in a manager that wants to be here so they can start planning pre-season and working on incoming and outgoing deals.its the same usual hesitation and lethargic response to everything at this club from kit releases, signings, announcements etc.. MS is flirting with another club and instead of binning him we are letting him cheat in front of us in the hope he will marry us….. (NT) -- Khan take it, Friday, May 29, 08:54:04am (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- I think if you have good bosses who like you and want you to stay and offer you all the money in the world to do so, rejection is rather vulgar. Much as I wanted Marco to stay, I feel I now probably want him to go. And that is very sad. (NT) -- Rupert, Friday, May 29, 09:46:27am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- What does this do to our transfer business. TK waiting till the last day again (NT) -- same old, same old, Friday, May 29, 02:43:06pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Bookies have slashed the odds on Southgate to Fulham as head coach -- Oh no, Friday, May 29, 01:37:00am (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
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- Now we’re cooking! (NT) -- Ian Inglethorpe, Friday, May 29, 06:42:54am (109.232.70.176.user.fibwi.com/109.232.70.176)
- Re: Bookies have slashed the odds on Southgate to Fulham as head coach (NT) -- Football coming home again, Friday, May 29, 08:02:03am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- At least him and Muniz will have a few things in common- they’re both both rubbish and both flopped at Boro! (NT) -- He’s a yes man, Friday, May 29, 08:32:18am (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- If that is the outcome it would make him the 4th England manager to have managed our great club (NT) -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Friday, May 29, 08:36:39am (4e562403.skybroadband.com/78.86.36.3)
- That does not excite at all. (NT) -- CB, Friday, May 29, 08:58:56am (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- His main appeal is he is a knight of the realm, but they hand honours out to all and sundry now, and usually for failure, a former England manager, we will get more media coverage for those very reasons, not to be frowned upon in this day and age as Riverside will be easier to fill... unfortunately, there it ends. (NT) -- Rupert, Friday, May 29, 09:44:02am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- Sir Gareth and his empty trophy cabinet. Steve Holland was getting the job done for him behind the scenes, just look at how Utd have picked up since Carrick went there (NT) -- Waterboy, Friday, May 29, 10:32:45am (NoHost/90.241.120.92)
- The silence is deafening -- Harry123, Thursday, May 28, 10:45:46pm (NoHost/84.66.28.214)
Seems they have run out of games to play ⏳
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- It'll be deafening if unbroken by Monday morning. Benefit of doubt prior to then says they are working on being able to convey news of departure as a footnote to news of arrival. (NT) -- b+w g., Thursday, May 28, 11:12:39pm (host86-190-202-225.range86-190.btcentralplus.com/86.190.202.225)
- Re: The silence is deafening (NT) -- Why don’t Marco just quit?, Friday, May 29, 08:04:15am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- It also shows how weak the Khans are. SK make a decision and tell Silva to vacate his office, take your month's salary, P45 and leave the property. This saga is typical of the way the Khans fart arse around with FFC business. (NT) -- FF43, Friday, May 29, 08:05:00am (host-80-46-1-168.as13285.net/80.46.1.168)
- Silva -- Clive (Gilbert), Thursday, May 28, 09:18:31pm (lfbn-orl-1-1442-33.w90-63.abo.wanadoo.fr/90.63.13.33)
Not posted on here before but I have to say that Marco Silva has acted in only one person interest his own. He says he loves the club does he really! Our seasoned fell of the cliff once he didn't sign the contract offered some months ago. I recently read a article that showed the premier league managers by results etc he was 14 out of 20 but we are apparently offering money in the top 4 paid managers. Wake up Mr Khan tell him the offer is of the table pay him up for the duration of his contract and thanks
His already making Fulham FC a laughing stock
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- Good Post and agree the fella has made so many poor decisions it cost us a European place and a semi final at Wembley (NT) -- Fulham Russ, Thursday, May 28, 09:24:05pm (NoHost/90.195.51.6)
- Re: Silva….sorry to disagree with you Clive. What other managers do you rank above Silva ? (NT) -- Bad Boy, Thursday, May 28, 09:24:13pm (host86-145-159-59.range86-145.btcentralplus.com/86.145.159.59)
- Bad Boy - maybe before your time but Roy Hodgson to name one! (NT) -- Fulham Russ, Thursday, May 28, 09:28:12pm (NoHost/90.195.51.6)
- Clive, you say Silva has acted in only one persons interest, his own. Isn’t that what how anyone in employment acts, in their own interest? (NT) -- Birdman, Thursday, May 28, 09:51:58pm (NoHost/78.111.194.83)
- Is there some bit at work here? Same message different new name. Almost all with laughing stock attached. Bizarre. (NT) -- Jim©, Thursday, May 28, 10:03:15pm (host86-186-60-62.range86-186.btcentralplus.com/86.186.60.62)
- The club has not delivered what they promised and never will. He can still love the club but not trust the owners. As long as TK is in charge of recruiting, we will always be hamstrung. Silva has put a spotlight on that for the next manager. We have no idea how much the owners back peddled on previous promises. Time for Marco to move on. (NT) -- FFL, Thursday, May 28, 10:12:58pm (NoHost/104.220.143.92)
- The thought occurs that he may possibly believe he’s taken the club as far as he can on the transfer spend permitted but instead of just admitting it has tried to force the club to overspend our permitted budget which the club can’t without repercussions. (NT) -- SCA, Thursday, May 28, 10:17:29pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- A total rehash of posts over the last month. Nothing to see here. I expect it will conclude tomorrow (NT) -- CB, Thursday, May 28, 10:26:58pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- The unanswered question …. -- Mickey, Thursday, May 28, 08:17:04pm (NoHost/213.235.48.149)
Why are the Khans so entrenched in their desire to keep
Silva, other than for ‘stability ‘? Many on here are quick to lambast his failings yet our Great Leader allegedly has offered in excess of £11 million to keep him….Why???? Presumably they are tolerating his procrastination in announcing his decision . ‘11 million and greater control’ for someone who for 5 consecutive seasons has tailed off in delivering a strong late finish , in fact almost the opposite . Yet here they are , allowing him to ‘disrespect ‘ the Club? We are told by
AI Ergo that they’re billionaires ,so no way can they be weak and desperate . Yet every hour that goes by , the fanbase become more frustrated and angry . I suggest that in what really matters to them
, they are every bit as tough and businesslike as they should be. But alas that most certainly isn’t coming across as far as FFC is concerned .
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- Just my opinion -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Thursday, May 28, 04:21:11pm (NoHost/176.248.211.130)
So it looks likely that Marco is gone. To be honest I'm not too disappointed as I feel his behaviour regarding the contract has been awful. Showed the club and supporters a massive disrespect. So who do we go for?
It's not time to go on the cheap as there are 2 or managers all with premier league experience out there who, in my opinion, could take us to the next level. We should be putting the same contract that has been offered to Marco in front of Oliver Glasner. He develops players, plays a great style of football and is a winner. If he was manager you would expect us to take a quarter final of the fa Cup seriously and I could see us having a great chance of making Europe.
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- He fell out with Palace because of the way they did transfers. Highly unlikely he’ll work under our clown. Tho if £8m- £11m is true maybe he’ll suck it up for a while. (NT) -- woodman, Thursday, May 28, 04:32:09pm (NoHost/46.31.84.144)
- I was under the impression it was because Palarce sold players against his wishes, like Anderson, Eze and Guehi and most importantly the timing of these transfers. I might be wrong, but the only time I can remember this happening to Silva (as in the timing of the transfer) was with Mitrovic and that was player driven. (NT) -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Thursday, May 28, 04:38:30pm (NoHost/176.248.211.130)
- Glasner feel out with ownership at Wolfsburg, Entracht, AND Palace - all over transfer business (NT) -- Jungle J, Thursday, May 28, 06:06:08pm (cpc124440-croy27-2-0-cust52.19-2.cable.virginm.net/77.101.86.53)
- We will end up with Rosenior/Gary O’Neil or begging Parker to come back! If we had any ambition we would’ve paid MS up and said good luck (NT) -- WereNoTrainStation, Thursday, May 28, 04:41:17pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- Iraola please. (NT) -- CB, Thursday, May 28, 05:09:25pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- No chance. (NT) -- GA, Thursday, May 28, 05:32:05pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- As long as it’s not Frank we might survive! (NT) -- Wilf Tranter, Thursday, May 28, 05:46:37pm (NoHost/141.170.211.198)
- Iraola would definitely be 1st choice but he probably has much bigger offers on the table. Given Franks abysmal reign at Spurs, and Brentford's continued competitiveness, despite losing 2 of their best players, it looks like Andrews was the puppet master after all. Stay away from Thomas Frank. (NT) -- Samuel, Thursday, May 28, 05:57:44pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Frank was dreadful at Spurs no tactical nous whatsoever. Spurs mate said the players were so disorganised. Iraola andxGlasner want a step up we are a level move. Would be happy with either. Poch would be a massive statement. I just want us to stay away from Frank and Rosenior. (NT) -- Job vacant, Thursday, May 28, 06:02:41pm (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- Yes, it's clear that Andrews was the brain behind Brentford's success and Tottenham suffered the consequences of the Frank illusion. He was indeed tactically inept at Spurs - their performances were dreadful. (NT) -- Samuel, Thursday, May 28, 06:13:27pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- More the recruitment model he had at Brentford vs Spurs (NT) -- woodman, Thursday, May 28, 06:28:31pm (NoHost/46.31.84.144)
- Andrews joined them 2024, Frank was managing them from 2018 (NT) -- Al, Thursday, May 28, 06:43:12pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- What an asinine post (NT) -- GA, Friday, May 29, 12:46:50am (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- So if Frank relies on a good recruitment model he would be worse than useless at Fulham (NT) -- Vacancy, Thursday, May 28, 07:14:18pm (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- Thats it then, Marco gone -- Thanks for the memories, Thursday, May 28, 03:55:06pm (82-132-212-129.dab.02.net/82.132.212.129)
But your legacy is tarnished in my eyes. And looking at how Brentford Brighton and even Palarse have progressed I think it’s good you’ve gone. 👋
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- Re: Thats it then, Marco gone (NT) -- Duke (Bow locks), Thursday, May 28, 04:14:51pm (NoHost/95.214.230.145)
- Judgement of current public silence needs a few days more deferring. He's staying, he's gone, or he's being replaced by [name]. Out of order to have none of those announced by Monday morning, but if they know he's going but are holding fire in hope of having his successor nameable by then (and manage to), fair play. (NT) -- b+w g., Thursday, May 28, 06:37:22pm (host86-190-202-225.range86-190.btcentralplus.com/86.190.202.225)
- Maybe a thought! -- Fulham Si, Thursday, May 28, 03:34:51pm (static-80-177-78-58.vodafonexdsl.co.uk/80.177.78.58)
I’m not necessarily wanting Marco to leave but should it happen then what about offering the job to Poch? I know he couldn’t join until after the World Cup but it wouldn’t stop us working with him to make squad changes prior to his commencement. He has the American connection and could help the Pepi move if that’s still what we want. Knows the premier league and has pedigree.
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- Farcical Fulham Club, why renew STs until the Khans & Mackintosh sort out the club & Silva problem asap. -- Kentish Paul, Thursday, May 28, 02:52:18pm (97e26a57.skybroadband.com/151.226.106.87)
Under their ownership & CEO Mackintosh (coining his payment) FFC will remain a mid to lower PL Club until the inevitable happens again like the Spammers & their owners & relegation again.
Being touted that Silva has been offered £8-11 million then surely other managers with success like Glasner, Iraola etc would be interested, so tell Silva to go & move on. He's not going to win us major silverware anyway.
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- Dominoes starting to fall...Mark Hughes leaves Carlisle. -- Old timer, Thursday, May 28, 02:44:19pm (244.red-80-59-13.staticip.rima-tde.net/80.59.13.244)
Sparky back at the Cottage?
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- Vacancy ? -- Malc, Thursday, May 28, 01:58:26pm (NoHost/90.216.40.81)
Glasner ?
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- The game is afoot -- Harry123, Thursday, May 28, 01:03:31pm (NoHost/217.32.201.26)
It's time to play the game.
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- Are you still saying he's going to re-sign for Fulham... all indicators are saying the opposite at the moment. Are you privy to information not available to us? (NT) -- SCA, Thursday, May 28, 01:21:20pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Silva now allegedly has an agreement with Benfica that he can use as leverage with Khan to get what he wants from Fulham. Not rocket science. (NT) -- Birdman, Thursday, May 28, 01:45:20pm (NoHost/78.111.194.83)
- So, he's playing Benfica along, oh I see. Very honourable behaviour all-round. (NT) -- SCA, Thursday, May 28, 01:57:28pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- No SCA, it’s what agents, players and managers do all the time, that’s why sometimes it’s so difficult to complete transfers. Knew one of the biggest agents around years ago and you would be surprised some of the stunts they pulled. (NT) -- Birdman, Thursday, May 28, 02:34:47pm (NoHost/78.111.194.83)
- Benfica cannot agree to anything concrete until José has left, which will not be until after the Real Madrid Presidential elections on 7th June. Benfica will not give two hoots about the delay because the longer it goes on, the money that Real Madrid have to give them increases significantly. (NT) -- Mike T, Thursday, May 28, 02:56:36pm (host109-152-202-195.range109-152.btcentralplus.com/109.152.202.195)
- Pin the tail on the donkey? 6pm. (NT) -- MF, Thursday, May 28, 02:09:48pm (4.67.159.143.dyn.plus.net/143.159.67.4)
- Still nothing -- Alex, Thursday, May 28, 12:17:09pm (NoHost/89.19.67.238)
Contempt for the club at this point
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- But it’s all Silva’s fault according to the acclaimed few on here . Zilch about the spineless desperation our Great Leader is showing just to please his Precious Son🤡 (NT) -- Mickey, Thursday, May 28, 12:29:13pm (82-132-231-88.dab.02.net/82.132.231.88)
- Its silva thats showing contempt for the club, no one else. The board may do plenty wrong, TK shouldn't be in the position he's in, but none of that deters from the fact that Silva is acting like an absolute twat. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, May 28, 12:50:11pm (NoHost/90.240.123.178)
- If he's waiting for confirmation of the Benfica job and the Khans know that to be the case then clearly they must recruit a replacement. I assume that's what's happening. I'm not sure why a public statement is necessary. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Thursday, May 28, 12:57:06pm (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- For me it seems he is exploiting their weakness in their open desire to keep him. Could they not have been firmer and demanded an answer from him by now ? (NT) -- Mickey, Thursday, May 28, 01:11:48pm (82-132-231-88.dab.02.net/82.132.231.88)
- Yes I would send some of my boys around to help him make up his mind. (NT) -- Evangelos Marinakis, Thursday, May 28, 01:20:07pm (NoHost/167.98.155.194)
- There's not many things I agree with Samuel about, but he absolutely nailed it earlier this week when he showed how absurd it is to argue that someone like Marco could be "exploiting their weakness". What a silly argument that is. They may make mistakes, but I don't think any of those mistakes come out of weakness. A self-made billionaire and CEO of multinational enterprises and his reams and reams of high priced advisers is pretty well-placed to negotiate with a football coach and his agent. (NT) -- eganonoa, Thursday, May 28, 01:26:04pm (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- They absolutely could have, and, i reiterate what has already been said countless times - there is definitely fault on their part too. None of that excuses Silva, who clearly doesn't have the best for the club at heart, no matter how many times he espouses that he does. He needs to go. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, May 28, 01:26:13pm (NoHost/90.240.123.178)
- I wouldn't say spineless - SK may well be ready for any eventuality. Shame it has been made public, an who knows really what games are being played out. I remember at the last WC we got frustrted at the timing of decisions, so am bearing that in mind this year. However, I live in hope. (NT) -- Old Dave., Thursday, May 28, 12:40:20pm (111.134.159.143.dyn.plus.net/143.159.134.111)
- The whole saga is leaving a bitter taste... shame he is spoiling his legacy in this way, if that is what is really happening. (NT) -- Rupert, Thursday, May 28, 01:13:35pm (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- Outcomes? (1) Silva stays. Mickey spends summer complaining about the Khans. (2) Silva goes. Mickey spends summer complaining about the Khans. (3) Silva goes and our new coach is a highly respected figure. Mickey spends summer complaining about the Khans. (4) Silva goes and our new coach is an underwhelming choice. Mickey spends summer complaining about the Khans. (NT) -- Club Stooge, Thursday, May 28, 02:18:14pm (host81-152-41-25.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.41.25)
- Some time ago I decided that it was time for a new manager, but I am a little puzzled about some of the animosity towards him. If he hasn’t been formally offered another job yet what else should he do at this point, resign? From his point of view he doesn’t want to jump ship until he’s sure it won’t end with a plunge into the ocean. If Fulham are unhappy about the situation all they need to do is give Silva a deadline to commit himself to a new contract (if they haven’t already). (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Thursday, May 28, 04:13:20pm (host86-178-132-105.range86-178.btcentralplus.com/86.178.132.105)
- A Regular comment made by Marco at he’s pre match pressers. -- Man out of time., Thursday, May 28, 10:52:34am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
I’ve been working with the Club since November preparing for Next Season we are all on the same page regarding what’s Best for FFC.Not sure how this works out now.
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- Conference League final -- Jungle J, Thursday, May 28, 10:33:46am (cpc124440-croy27-2-0-cust52.19-2.cable.virginm.net/77.101.86.53)
Last night I went with some Crystal Palace mates to the “Conference Final viewing party” – big screens set up inside Selhurst Park. This was the second time for me at SP in recent weeks, I attended their beer festival a few weeks back (it was great BTW and something similar at CC would be amazing). I also used to live basically in the shadow of the ground so it was a bit nostalgic to be back on old ends. A few things stood out to me and I am not trying to throw any shade on FFC here:
First, I am really impressed with the community connection that CPFC has built up in their part of South London. It has deepened and intensified since I lived there, Palace flags and colours are everywhere, fans wear the colours all year round. People heading up to the ground do not seem to be merely tolerated as an inconvenience, which is the feeling I get walking up Stevenage Road sometimes. Palace are doing a great job leveraging the favourable circumstances they have.
Second, we were sitting in the Holmesdale End, most will be aware that this is the main home stand at SP. It was VERY lively in there – despite the fact that only the lower tier was open and it wasn’t full, and of course loads of regulars were in Leipzig. It was so constantly loud that I wondered if stadium sound was being piped over the PA. It helped that tickets were only £5 AND we were allowed beer in the seats (it is a completely different experience watching live football with a beer in your hand), but the buzz was constant. Also their PA blasts at 125% the volume of the one at CC. I’ve not been to an away game at Palace for a long time but you can see why SP has a reputation as a fairly intimidating place to visit.
Third, that song “Glad All Over” is both extremely annoying and very effective; people know all the words to the whole song and really belt it out. And they have more than one song! Blame it on “tourists” if you like but we definitely have room to improve here.
Finally, and most importantly, I really want us to have an event like this. Palace have had a pretty dreadful season in the League, they suffered one of the biggest giant-killings ever in the FA Cup, their manager announced he was leaving in January, but they have ended on a massive high. And they will be in the Europa League next season and can expect to go deep in that competition. Meanwhile Fulham were above Palace all season in the league, but allowed the season to fizzle out tamely - when turning that limp draw at Wolves into a win would have US in the Europa League.
In the natural order of things, neither Palace nor Fulham should expect to be having European tours. When the opportunity is there, the chance has to be taken, and under Silva we have consistently failed to do so – pathetic performances in later rounds of Cups (barring maybe the semi-final against Liverpool) and flaccid outings at the business end of the league season. I’m personally not getting bent out of shape about Forest or Bournemouth or Brighton or Palace or SUNDERLAND getting into Europe, good for them (and you’ve got to love having them in Europe instead of Chelsea or Spurs). I am not convinced that the answer is “recruitment”, to me it’s more about a lack of courage or composure at key moments. I’m just very disappointed that Fulham have repeatedly spurned the opportunities that they have made for themselves.
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- Our Close Competitors… -- Mickey, Thursday, May 28, 08:27:54am (NoHost/213.235.48.149)
Palace : 3 trophies in twelve months . Forest: Europa League semi-finalists. Bournemouth : European qualification despite the loss of significant players , and their relative size as a Club. Brighton : European qualification ( again ) and well -known for their levels of performances despite regular loss of key players . Brentford : much derided by many yet as with the others , losing players and even their Manager hasn’t derailed them from continuing to arguably over-perform . All the above have one thing in common …..RECRUITMENT. Meanwhile Shahid Khan employs his Wrestling Fanatic Son to ‘Head’ a process where responsibility is is handed over completely to a Manager who they are now embarrassingly clinging on to as they have little knowledge of potential successors without relying on others to advise them no doubt in a way they will dictate .
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- AND ! They don’t have a shiney new stand to charge the working man’s sport obscene amounts? (NT) -- Woodlawn Walter, Thursday, May 28, 08:47:10am (109.232.70.176.user.fibwi.com/109.232.70.176)
- Recruitment over the last few windows has been awful, and even before that - during Silva's reign - the quality of signings was very average. But if it's the case that Silva is behind the likes of Muniz, ESR, Andersen and more recently Bobb, then he has to shoulder much of the blame. I recall similar concerns from fans during his time at Everton. Most supporters agree over TK, but if the Khans have been buying from Silva's Santa list, can they be justifiably criticised for backing the manager? (NT) -- Samuel, Thursday, May 28, 08:49:04am (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- West Ham, Spurs, Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle, Leicester, Wolves, West Brom. Southampton. The Khans should be ashamed that we can't match their success. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Thursday, May 28, 09:00:30am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- The Khans have done well putting together the staff to establish us in the Premier League, and if survival is all they're concerned with, then the club is functioning to plan. But I think the feeling is that we could be far more successful with an experienced and genuinely knowledgeable DOF, which TK doesn't qualify as. His priorities and ambitions are clearly elsewhere which isn't in the interests of optimising the clubs potential. (NT) -- Samuel, Thursday, May 28, 09:07:27am (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- I'd take being where Leicester are now for a Premier League title and FA Cup (NT) -- Beano Reader, Thursday, May 28, 09:09:40am (82-132-236-179.dab.02.net/82.132.236.179)
- I wouldn't (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Thursday, May 28, 09:20:16am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- Oh dear! No way. Been there and it's hell. (NT) -- CB, Thursday, May 28, 09:22:11am (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- League 1/the third division is not hell for goodness sake, what absolute hyperbole. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, May 28, 09:44:11am (NoHost/90.240.123.178)
- Not if your resigned to it. But we're talking Mid prem down to Div1 foe a cup!!! Which would be utter hell for us SOS. (NT) -- CB, Thursday, May 28, 01:54:56pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- Mid table in the premier league better than actually winning it, which Leicester did? Do you think their supporters would trade that, with What's happened since, for 10-12 each year with the occasional win against one of the big teams? (NT) -- Beano Reader, Thursday, May 28, 02:17:56pm (82-132-236-179.dab.02.net/82.132.236.179)
- No, it wouldn't. It would be utter hell for you, maybe. I support fulham. I don't support 'premier league fulham', or watch fulham because i want to see big clubs come to the cottage. I support Fulham, irrespective of the division they are in. It has never been hell, and yes, i was around in the very darkest days - my guess is, i was probably attending more of our smallest attendances, home or away, than most. And yes, calling it Hell is utter hyperbole. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, May 28, 04:52:38pm (NoHost/90.240.123.178)
- I've been watching Fulham in excess of 40 years and would love to say I've actually seen the club win a relatively major pot. The limit of our fans ambitions seem to be making up the numbers and be thankful for it . Probably the least ambitious fan base of a club of Fulham's size. (NT) -- Beano Reader, Thursday, May 28, 09:47:36am (82-132-236-179.dab.02.net/82.132.236.179)
- Same. I've been watching League 1 all season and it's far more enjoyable than the Prem dross (NT) -- Fkev, Thursday, May 28, 12:28:16pm (244.122.199.146.dyn.plus.net/146.199.122.244)
- Or not even our close competitors…our .income from player sales since 2013-14 is way below Burnley, Watford, Norwich & Swansea. (NT) -- Bad Boy, Thursday, May 28, 10:48:16am (host86-145-159-59.range86-145.btcentralplus.com/86.145.159.59)
- a verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on -- Samuel Goldwyn, Thursday, May 28, 08:15:29am (NoHost/94.8.212.253)
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- Glasner -- Depressed, Thursday, May 28, 08:02:37am (host109-149-186-241.range109-149.btcentralplus.com/109.149.186.241)
As all the so called big jobs appear to have been taken should our owner try to tempt Glasner to Fulham???
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- May He?? -- Beff Jeck, Wednesday, May 27, 10:52:30pm (cpc115212-nmal23-2-0-cust516.19-2.cable.virginm.net/81.109.70.5)
Hey Ho is Silva signing??
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- Yes, in the Benfica boardroom tomorrow afternoon. -- Gary Elkins Shin Pad, Wednesday, May 27, 11:01:43pm (233.219.198.146.dyn.plus.net/146.198.219.233)
- You're everywhere and nowhere baby That's where you're at! (NT) -- Jeff, Wednesday, May 27, 11:40:40pm (NoHost/90.201.35.194)
- All the reports are now suggesting he's off to Benfica. Let's hope he takes ESR, Muniz.and Andersen with him. (NT) -- Samuel, Thursday, May 28, 04:13:24am (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Thank you and goodbye at last. (NT) -- Depressed, Thursday, May 28, 07:40:10am (host109-149-186-241.range109-149.btcentralplus.com/109.149.186.241)
- Danish wally R us -- Thofokoz, Wednesday, May 27, 10:08:48pm (82-132-233-254.dab.02.net/82.132.233.254)
Funny Palace atart winning after that Danish plonker left them. Think they might have got a good deal there?
Eze pointing to his watch is what my abiding memory of his time here will always be.
Probably my least favourite fulham player ever? Dont dive in and get sent off and this could have been us next season?
Not bitter. Okay, a little. Ever aince I called it the bald comb derby palace have won a trophy every 5 months!
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- Re: Danish wally R us -- Paul W, Wednesday, May 27, 10:16:25pm (80.69.130.164.controlcircle.com/80.69.130.164)
- We won the InterToto and the Conference Cup is just a flashier name for it. Crap competirmtion (NT) -- Go, Wednesday, May 27, 11:03:42pm (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- Pray for us Croydon based Fulham supporters, difficult few days coming up. Think I preferred living in Battersea surrounded by Chelsea (NT) -- Wolfie Smith, Wednesday, May 27, 11:10:30pm (host81-157-59-217.range81-157.btcentralplus.com/81.157.59.217)
- TALKS*IT -- Old Timer., Wednesday, May 27, 09:03:35pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
Reporting Marco Silva has verbal agreement to join Benfica.
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- Liam Rosenior being lined up to replace Silva as Fulham manager... -- Reportedly, Wednesday, May 27, 06:20:32pm (244.red-80-59-13.staticip.rima-tde.net/80.59.13.244)
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- Absolute bollocks. (NT) -- K, Wednesday, May 27, 06:25:59pm (NoHost/78.111.194.83)
- Good God you must be joking. (NT) -- Depressed, Wednesday, May 27, 06:31:21pm (host109-149-186-241.range109-149.btcentralplus.com/109.149.186.241)
- It is indeed being reported but the Khans would lose all respect and credibility should they even think about replacing Silva with Rosenior. The bloke has comprehensively proven that he couldn't manage a pub team. He's an absolute joke. (NT) -- Samuel, Wednesday, May 27, 06:47:39pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Great! I must get a season ticket. (NT) -- CB, Wednesday, May 27, 07:36:35pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- Re: Liam Rosenior being lined up to replace Silva as Fulham manager... (NT) -- Available it’s half term, Wednesday, May 27, 07:48:02pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Re: Liam Rosenior wouldn't bee on them top of our List. However.... former player and we saw when he at CFC. his tactics and methods Were good enough. That If Fulham Fc current players brought In and not like Cheslhits lot, used player power and stoped playing for Liam. Can easily see, Liam doing As good a Job as midtable Marco. Proviso, needs as any new Man . Investment in Players this summer. (NT) -- Danagerous Dan, Wednesday, May 27, 07:59:39pm (ns565314.ip-54-39-133.net/54.39.133.107)
- Would anyone put it past the Khans? (NT) -- CB, Wednesday, May 27, 09:54:38pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- Still no black smoke/white smoke. Really think this is embarrassing for the club. Silva does not want to be here. We are last on his list of choices. Clean break now. Have some dignity -- Alex, Wednesday, May 27, 08:44:50am (NoHost/51.37.103.209)
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- He says he's having talks this week and a decision will be made and announced this week. We don't know the outstanding issues so have to guess. I can wait a few more days and don't see why it's embarrassing. What matters is the summer squad building under Marco or his successor. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Wednesday, May 27, 08:56:36am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- How big a part os his agent playing in this - elite managers and players are almost an industry in themselves now there are so many hangers on. Primeira Liga is such a Mickey Mouse competition. Benfica didn't lose a game - and still finished 3rd. That's a bigger joke than the Scottish Premiership. Marco loves the profile and competitive spirit of England. He'd be missing it after a week. (NT) -- Rupert, Wednesday, May 27, 08:56:46am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- maybe the Khams are holding back , it will come out eventually (NT) -- lovely weather, Wednesday, May 27, 09:50:04am (NoHost/94.8.212.253)
- The fact that it's so public is a significant disappointment and wreaks of a behaviour the club should not be subject to. Should all be kept quiet. Old fashioned perhaps, but the present situation is no credit to MS or perhaps his agent. Pity in a way SK has nobody else lined up so he could take the initiative. Perhaps its the impact it would have on the squad and the contract positions? (NT) -- Old Dave., Wednesday, May 27, 11:03:02am (111.134.159.143.dyn.plus.net/143.159.134.111)
- Anyone else waiting to see who the manager is going to be before renewing their season ticket. If Southgate or Brendan Roger’s are announced I am not renewing (NT) -- Button, Wednesday, May 27, 03:11:21pm (NoHost/148.252.144.53)
- Our Owners are in a state of desperation, mirrored by their ludicrous salary offers to him Plus allowing him to dictate his time frame to the maximum . I honestly think they’d be prepared to wait until after the WCup, such is their desire to hold onto the person without whom they have no one to fall back on . Weak leadership to allow this to get to this point . (NT) -- Mickey, Wednesday, May 27, 03:18:29pm (82-132-246-12.dab.02.net/82.132.246.12)
- What an idiotic post. You are not (definitely not) a "True Supporter" if the identity of the Manager drives your decision to renew your ST or not. We have had some rubbish managers but you support the club and the team through thick and thin. (NT) -- Club Stooge, Wednesday, May 27, 03:33:24pm (host81-152-41-25.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.41.25)
- You don't have to have an ST to be a true supporter. I think it's anyones perogative to wait and see what they are spending their hard earned on. Say, Parker returns? How many would? (NT) -- CB, Wednesday, May 27, 04:01:36pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- Well I may not like the new manager (if there is one) but I'd still renew. And of course you don't need to be a ST holder to be a true supporter: I never said that. (NT) -- Club Stooge, Wednesday, May 27, 04:15:42pm (host81-152-41-25.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.41.25)
- Anyone who doesn't renew their longstanding ST for the sole reason they don't like the manager is pathetic and a fool. But go ahead, let someone else have your seat. (NT) -- The Drobe, Wednesday, May 27, 05:52:13pm (host86-186-56-164.range86-186.btcentralplus.com/86.186.56.164)
- Name calling, very good (NT) -- .., Wednesday, May 27, 06:23:20pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- I can think of 3 names for starters who if they became out manager, I wouldn't go to matches. I give you John Terry, Dennis Wise and Tony Pulis, and there could be more. (NT) -- Hammersmithender, Wednesday, May 27, 07:54:39pm (NoHost/31.94.74.208)
- You definitely shouldnt renew. And if we start doing well (or maybe terribly in your case), just get another one. It's double the price and you will have to go on a waiting list, but well worth it just to make a sulky nonsenical point. (NT) -- Pablo, Wednesday, May 27, 10:39:18pm (host86-154-176-22.range86-154.btcentralplus.com/86.154.176.22)
- It's unlikely a self made billionaires is going to be manipulated and pulled around by the nose by Marco Silva. You don't develop that level of wealth without being smart and ruthless. If Silva is playing princess, and the chairman is tolerating it, you can rest assured it's in the best interests of the business it's stability on the pitch. And don't rule out a deal for Ruben Amorim coming to Fulham. (NT) -- Samuel, Wednesday, May 27, 05:04:56pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Lazy journalism example number 2,388 -- JoeT, Tuesday, May 26, 10:36:00pm (cpc96906-walt25-2-0-cust362.13-2.cable.virginm.net/82.13.233.107)
Issa Diop has been included in the Morrocan World Cup squad. According to the BBC he currently plays for West Ham.
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- The BBC are stunningly usless. (NT) -- GA, Tuesday, May 26, 10:50:23pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- On the pre-match report before the Wolves game on Radio 5 the guy declared that, unlike other teams that day, Fulham had nothing to play for as they couldn't make Europe. We all knew we were going to screw it up, but it was still technically very possible then! (NT) -- Travelex, Wednesday, May 27, 07:04:31am (88.36.137.185.baremetal.zare.com/185.137.36.88)
- Look on the bright side - the news department is even worse - BBC Verify - yeah right! (NT) -- Rupert, Wednesday, May 27, 08:46:56am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- Then they are considering forcing us to pay for the governement propaganda! (NT) -- Waterboy, Wednesday, May 27, 11:15:13am (lanc-08-b2-v4wan-168332-cust3678.vm14.cable.virginm.net/80.5.238.95)
- loving the football chat on here (NT) -- .., Wednesday, May 27, 11:03:01pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- TV TImes -- Barry Norman, Tuesday, May 26, 05:29:36pm (cpc159866-nmal26-2-0-cust209.19-2.cable.virginm.net/86.17.85.210)
anyone been watching Legends over on Netflix about the fella from Sands End Fulham Guy Stanton and his undercover work that smashed Turkish heroin dealers in the 1990s ? Well worth a watch describing Fulham as being proper Fulham "all shared toilets and violence" .....
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- Finished watching it yesterday. Brilliant TV. (NT) -- Dom(TO), Tuesday, May 26, 06:05:48pm (NoHost/83.104.53.179)
- Absolute quality. Part of it was filmed on the Old Dean Estate shops in Camberley where I grew up. Blew my mind when I saw it. (NT) -- Jimmy Features, Tuesday, May 26, 06:21:09pm (NoHost/176.25.86.227)
- I lived on Esher Road from 75-91. It did have somewhat of a reputation but put me in good stead for the future. The Shops feature in the 2nd episode you won’t be able to miss them. I’ll never forget the chippy with the cockney Chinese lady who ran it. (NT) -- Jimmy features, Tuesday, May 26, 08:56:11pm (NoHost/176.25.86.227)
- Jimmy I live in Blackwater and my business was partly carrying out maintenance work for social housing including the flats on the Old Dean. (NT) -- Fulham Si, Wednesday, May 27, 09:21:19am (static-80-177-78-58.vodafonexdsl.co.uk/80.177.78.58)
- Jose due to sign for RM this week, now delayed due to presidential election. Benfica won’t move for replacement till JM is gone. Call silvas bluff and have his decision this week. -- All so tedious, Tuesday, May 26, 04:53:00pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
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- More rumours from Portugal ! -- Ken, Tuesday, May 26, 04:19:48pm (33C63E8e.skybroadband.com/51.198.62.142)
My friend just sent me a piece supposedly from Portugese press saying that Benfica are interested in Kevin at the request of Marco Silva but would not pay over the odds for him. I just don't know how much of this stuff is true
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- Why is Silva holding the club to ransom? -- Terrible way to leave if so, Tuesday, May 26, 04:02:52pm (finc-16-b2-v4wan-164432-cust282.vm7.cable.virginm.net/82.16.69.27)
Just say you are staying or going.
Taking the mick by making us and the club wait.
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- De Zerbi -- Waterboy, Tuesday, May 26, 01:43:39pm (NoHost/90.241.120.92)
With De Zerbi saying he only has 12/13 players worth keeping, is there anyone who would suit us? Solanke has always played well against us
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- Solanke would be like signing Messi in his pomp when you consider the only other forward we have under contract! (NT) -- Brian Dear, Tuesday, May 26, 02:08:43pm (66.red-79-150-98.dynamicip.rima-tde.net/79.150.98.66)
- He would be a decent signing given our circumstances in that position but he seems to be injured quite a bit. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, May 26, 03:28:49pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- There are many in that squad I'd take at the right price. But really three I would be happy about in the following order: (1) Richarlison. He's just the sort of bastard we need. (2) Djed Spence. He's excellent and versatile meaning he would be good cover for the forever injured Tete and allow us to play Sess forward more often; (3) Palhinha if on a free and with a contract no greater than when he was with us before (think he'd be an excellent pairing with Berge). (NT) -- eganonoa, Tuesday, May 26, 03:29:33pm (cable-146-255-156-96.dynamic.telemach.ba/146.255.156.96)
- Djed Spence is a terrible footballer. (NT) -- GA, Tuesday, May 26, 04:00:14pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Spence is known to be about the best defensive full back in the league 1v1, but he ain’t gonna offer a lot going forward. The other 2 are more of the same, old, very high wage no resale value players who will kill our SCR position, time to move on from that strategy. Spurs wouldn’t let them go but players like Bergval or Tel or Odobert are more where I’d like us to go, young, chance to become worth a lot of money and motivated to get better. (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, May 26, 04:35:57pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Richarlison nailed on if Marco stays.They get on. He's my type of player. (NT) -- CB, Tuesday, May 26, 04:48:14pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- Mine too. He's exactly what we need if you ask me. We have enough little, tricky guys. Add Richarlison either through the middle, or ideally (for me) in a wide forward role and we'd be a lot harder to deal with. I don't care about his age or resale value. He's just what we need. (NT) -- eganonoa, Tuesday, May 26, 05:25:45pm (cable-146-255-156-96.dynamic.telemach.ba/146.255.156.96)
- Someone who’s 30 next season, on 100k+ a week and who’s played 100 games in 4 seasons at spurs ie he’s missed about 55/60 games last 4 years. I find this want to keep signing these older already peaked players interesting, we haven't improved in 3 years, we keep failing at the end of the season, we have new rules which really restrict spending and wages, yet we should just keep doing the same thing again and again. (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, May 26, 06:50:53pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Palhinha is still a Bayern player. (NT) -- Horne, Tuesday, May 26, 10:39:03pm (NoHost/80.233.71.25)
- Our overall performance when linked to squad value. -- Ted White, Tuesday, May 26, 12:50:46pm (host81-152-14-43.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.14.43)
According to Transfermkt, our Squad value at €385.96m is currently 33rd in the World but clubs finishing below us in the table included Newcastle (€708.25m); Everton (€450.45m); Crystal Palace (€541.30m); Nottingham Forest (€568.00m); Tottenham (€802.50m). Chelsea (€1.16bn) finished on the same points as us whilst Brentford (€470.40m) and Brighton (€494.00m) finished with just a single point more. We cannot complain about Bournemouth (€507.10m) who finished with five points more than us as they beat us home and away but, that said, it will be very hard for us to completely forgive Joachim.
Sunderland was the only team with a squad value less than us at (€381.95m) that finished higher in the League but we did the double over them. Whilst we can look back at individual incidents that prevented us from finishing a few places higher, it just proves that football is a funny old game but that’s why we love it!
No matter what us fans think, in a time when wealth seems to be everything, this may explain why so many clubs are interested in Marco.
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- tonkeythatnyew?? upon realisation half them sides PLAYED in EUREOP until feb............now if marcos fulham had a 3 game a week schedule. DO you beelive FFC would have even 20 league points?? (NT) -- cesare sensie, Tuesday, May 26, 01:04:08pm (ns5024469.ip-148-113-168.net/148.113.168.111)
- Transfermarkt's valuations are based on an algorithm and are absolutely meaningless. So thats an iffy start. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Tuesday, May 26, 01:38:53pm (NoHost/90.240.123.178)
- Tellingly, we finished 11th, roughly the same place we are in the wage bill league table as discussed in that excellent book The Numbers Game from 2013 (NT) -- JoeT, Tuesday, May 26, 02:01:57pm (82-132-232-65.dab.02.net/82.132.232.65)
- Transfer market is ropey at best, even if it was sensible I’d suggest primary reason we have lower squad value isn’t an inferior squad, it’s because we have a lot of older players wirh minimal resale, whereas someone like B.mouth or palace have more in the low 20s age bracket worth 60m+ and wirh great resale possibility. As Joe says, wages far more accurate picture, we have finished almost bang on with that metric for last 3 years, hence I conclude silva is a good but not great coach. (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, May 26, 03:42:25pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Sonny Rollins RIP -- The Man With No Name, Tuesday, May 26, 10:00:41am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
Won't mean anything to most but Sonny Rollins has died at 95. Truly the last of the great jazzmen.
50 years ago I took a week off work and spent every night at Ronnie Scott's watching and listening to him - a wonderful experience.
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- Wonderful musician. One of jazz's great improvisers. If unfamiliar with Sonny, try the M Caine Alfie soundtrack and Saxophone Colossus. 2 great albums. (NT) -- Fulham Man, Tuesday, May 26, 12:40:09pm (host-92-24-211-226.as13285.net/92.24.211.226)
- Means a lot to me, No Name and great suggestions, Fulham Man. Check out 'The Bridge' on Youtube and many might know 'St Thomas' by Sonny without even knowing who he is, or sadly, from today...was. (NT) -- Peabody Boy, Wednesday, May 27, 12:13:55am (NoHost/195.38.66.146)
- Happy Tom Cairney Day... -- Rupert, Tuesday, May 26, 09:06:22am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
Nice to mark it with Legend of the Match... he got my vote.
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- Latesr from Abola -- Alex, Tuesday, May 26, 08:27:34am (NoHost/109.79.107.253)
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="https://www.abola.pt/noticias/benfica-conversas-com-marco-silva-em-lisboa-2026052522333599749">https://www.abola.pt/noticias/benfica-conversas-com-marco-silva-em-lisboa-2026052522333599749</a>
In Lisbon tomorrow for more talks with Benfica
Wish the club would put out a statement now. Embarrassing all round
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- Fulham’s season - I really hope the reports of silva being offered 8m or 11m a season, ie a top 4 manager wage, aren’t true, it wouldn’t be aligned with current team performance. -- Henry1879, Tuesday, May 26, 05:13:17am (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
Fulham—C
11th Finances: 11th
xG: 12th
Finish: Marco Silva summed it up rather well. Fulham “missed the cherry on the cake” by consistently failing to find enough consistency for European qualification. They were left with a rather bland campaign.
Fun fact: Only the top four won more Premier League home games this season than Fulham (11). Craven Cottage must be the division’s only ‘fortress’ with an infinity pool.”
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- Numbers came out wrong, 11th finish and 12th for XG is the correct way round. (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, May 26, 05:14:32am (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Re: Fulham’s season - I really hope the reports of silva being offered 8m or 11m a season, ie a top 4 manager wage, aren’t true, it wouldn’t be aligned with current team performance. (NT) -- All speculation Marco’s new offer., Tuesday, May 26, 08:11:55am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- £100 of premium bonds -- GTS, Monday, May 25, 09:03:20pm (NoHost/31.94.16.124)
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- How confident are you? -- Freddie Fulham, Monday, May 25, 06:13:48pm (109.232.70.176.user.fibwi.com/109.232.70.176)
If Silva leaves do we have new manager in place before World Cup starts!
I would imagine a shortlist has not even been drawn up by Ali Mac to present to the owner.
Fulham job just feels now as not so highly regarded unless it’s the mercenary type or recent failed managers who get linked at clubs of our size. Does the recruitment setup at Fulham put off the more accomplished manager?
You would think many walls have many ears especially in today’s game.
I always hoped he would stay but you have think it’s looking more unlikely with his recent barbed quotes about timescale of recruitment being mentioned on a few occasions which leads back to Tony & Ali Mac. My guess is the owner and the board are more content with mid table positions more than ever now they have that new toy being filled on home fixtures. We are not this time looking at a manager to get promoted it’s more along the lines of as you were don’t rock the boat let alone be ambitious. They will want someone in to keep this current squad ticking over with probably one or two additions on 1rst of September?
Why on earth would you want a Frank or Nuno to name just two both failed managers and damaged goods but every possibility they get interviewed if the club feel they can keep just ticking things over. Never thought I would say this but I would not be opposed to someone like Southgate coming in?
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- You do know that everything you've said comes straight from your imagination. Some or all of it could even be true but we and you don't know any of it. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Monday, May 25, 06:32:20pm (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- My gut feeling is Marco will. Leave. Hope we have a new manager lined up. (NT) -- Depressed, Monday, May 25, 07:12:16pm (NoHost/95.145.251.178)
- Time for a change. A lot of good managers out there. And not has beens, (NT) -- CB Thanks Marco, Monday, May 25, 07:24:19pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- At work we had a rule of thumb - if a member of staff was restless, its best they go, as they've shown they are not commited. SK has had enough time to develop a plan, and he's wise enough to know it may be needed. He didn't make a bad choice last time, so here's hoping. (NT) -- Old Dave., Monday, May 25, 07:49:42pm (54.249.125.91.dyn.plus.net/91.125.249.54)
- Many coaches' agents are bound to have approached the club in recent times, regarding one of the top (what?) 50 such jobs in the world at minimum. It's theoretically possible that the club has taken no interest in any of those approaches, but likelier, as the weeks went by with Marco stalling, that they have seriously considered and narrowed down prospects. We'll soon enough know. (NT) -- b+w g., Monday, May 25, 08:02:27pm (host86-190-202-225.range86-190.btcentralplus.com/86.190.202.225)
- Very -- Harry123, Monday, May 25, 08:09:47pm (NoHost/84.66.28.214)
- Unfortunately we are being held over a barrel. We've made it clear we want to keep Silva but he is still yet to accept or decline. Why would any other manager look at us and commit with other jobs out there when we have no job to offer. Silva must be given a deadline and he if doesn't commit we get rid. Letting us wait why silva is turned down for job after job is no good for us (NT) -- Me, Monday, May 25, 08:22:48pm (host-213-78-196-163.as13285.net/213.78.196.163)
- Every time Shad appears to be specifically involved with managerial recruitment we get a decent manager. I can only think of 2 occasions where I vaguely recollect reading that he personally intervened in the recruitment process and that was with Slavisa & Marco. Hopefully his instincts will yield another successful appointment should Silva depart. (NT) -- Samuel, Monday, May 25, 08:29:20pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Thomas Frank for me. Ideal fit. (NT) -- GA, Monday, May 25, 11:56:06pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Congratulations -- Ra's al Ghul, Monday, May 25, 12:30:25pm (NoHost/212.132.246.99)
To both Harrison Reed and Harry Wilson on making the top three for goal of the season on MotD, and for Harry for winning out right. Had Cairneys goal not been on the final day we would have had the top 3
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- Re: Congratulations (NT) -- Both Fantastic goals., Monday, May 25, 12:48:43pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Whilst I can fully understand why both Alan and Wayne picked Harry's as the best but TV, no matter how good the quality of picture and sound, cannot possibly replicate the feeling of Fulham fans in the stadium when Harrison's, almost, unbelievable shot flew past one of the best keepers in the world and nestled into the net right in the 'postage stamp' corner. (NT) -- Ted White, Monday, May 25, 01:29:27pm (host81-152-14-43.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.14.43)
- Re: Congratulations (NT) -- Most Fulham Fans would go for Reeds Goal., Monday, May 25, 01:56:21pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Re: Congratulations (NT) -- Still the biggest crime Kasami never won it., Monday, May 25, 02:06:47pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- And Iwobi's against Spurs in the Guardian top 5, along with Harrison. (NT) -- GA, Monday, May 25, 03:03:07pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Reed. As TC said on the pitch 'where the f*** did that come from' (NT) -- CB, Monday, May 25, 03:37:31pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- Reed all day long. But 2 in top 3. Unbelievable Jeff. Mullers, Ivor - who was 2nd but should have won - we have pedigree. Well done boys. Does H get a pot? (NT) -- Rupert, Monday, May 25, 05:20:46pm (NoHost/148.252.164.215)
- There is no doubting that we did not score enough goals but quite a few of the ones that we did score were absolute crackers! (NT) -- Mike T, Wednesday, May 27, 07:48:49am (host109-152-202-195.range109-152.btcentralplus.com/109.152.202.195)
- So questions for Henry and others that defend Fulham’s spend. -- Fulham Si, Monday, May 25, 10:49:54am (static-80-177-78-58.vodafonexdsl.co.uk/80.177.78.58)
1) We have very little headroom for significant signings yet stand to lose Raul and desperately need a striker as Muniz has averaged a goal every 900 minutes this season, where’s that money coming from?
2) Wilson looks set to leave on a free and Oscar Bobb looks way off from replacing that goal threat on the right so where will Wilson’s goals come from?
3) Other than Josh King who could we sell for any real profit without having to spend more to replace?
4) Who’s going to provide goals from the number 10 position with ESR failing miserably in that department?
5) with a squad of just 24 players with at least two leaving on a free where’s the money coming from to replace them.
6) without player sales will we rely on free signings on high wages further eating into our margins for further younger talent?
7) with an inability to identify, attract and bring in exciting emerging talent for immediate impact in our first team squad(aka Brentford, Brighton, Brentford etc) how do we provide profit to replenish our squad in future seasons, considering the age of our current squad?
8) if we can’t spend enough to move forward or sustain current performance levels how do we keep Silva or replace him with a worthy alternative?
We have a systemic problem with how we build and manage our squad and if we don’t have the ability to spend more then we have to spend better!
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- We have to keep marco - simple as that - offer him.whatever it takes - simple as that - our greatest manager - bar none. (NT) -- Rupert, Monday, May 25, 11:04:54am (NoHost/148.252.164.215)
- He's not our greatest manager, though is he? Why are you stating that as fact? Coleman, Jol, Hughes and Hodgson all led us to higher league finishes on a fraction of the spend (even in relative terms). Hodgson took us to a major final and a record high league position, Tigana took us to an FA Cup semi, Silva has failed to match any of these achievements. Stock took us to a major final too. (NT) -- If you know your history..., Monday, May 25, 11:49:22am (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
- They have (NT) -- Harry123, Monday, May 25, 01:09:37pm (NoHost/84.66.28.214)
- I don’t disagree, for several seasons I’ve said we are buying the wrong players and backing ourselves into a FFP corner with high wage, ageing players with diminishing value, anderson, cast, traore etc they’ll do a job, probs keep us safe but they soak up FFP room and don’t offer a way out to sell and reinvest. My gripe is people saying we don’t spend enough; don’t support the manager, we spend to the limit what we can and give him signings he wants, we give him too much if anything. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, May 25, 11:42:02am (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- This is why i see nothing other than relegation if he goes. We will have half our feeble goal tally gone, with no one looking like they can/will step up with no real funds to splash out in key areas (NT) -- Waterboy, Monday, May 25, 11:56:08am (NoHost/80.176.108.97)
- 8) is the crux. To do better within the rules we need regularly to sell at a profit, as the 'B' clubs do. By definition that tends to mean losing players supporters would wish to retain, a downer we probably need to experience more often. (NT) -- b+w g., Monday, May 25, 12:13:31pm (host86-190-202-225.range86-190.btcentralplus.com/86.190.202.225)
- I’ve no doubt that running a club under greater scrutiny is a complicated task. But it seems we don’t learn lessons. We need a mix of experience, emerging talent with upside with a two to three year recruitment plan. Buying last minute dot com not only unsettles preseason (putting us in the back foot) but more important doesn’t indicate a mid to long term strategy. Now if I’m wrong and we aim to buy at £30m and sell at £60m then we are failing because King aside our squad has devalued. (NT) -- Fulham Si, Monday, May 25, 12:26:51pm (static-80-177-78-58.vodafonexdsl.co.uk/80.177.78.58)
- I thought the same but, according to 'Transfermarkt', last July our squad was worth 332.10 million euros and today it is worth 386.95 million euros. Even when taking into account, losing Harry, Raul, Samuel and Jonah deducts 48 million euros from our squad worth this is partly offset by deducting 30 million euros in respect of Andreas, Luke, Martial and Adama who have left. However, we do seem to have lost out on Martial Godo who, according to Transfermkt now has a value of 18 million euros. (NT) -- Ted White, Monday, May 25, 01:18:33pm (host81-152-14-43.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.14.43)
- Don't think it's that dramatic: a. There's a multi-year headroom allowance; b. we're shedding some big wages and have some young talent to fill gaps (e.g. King, Ridgeon, Luc de Fog); c. non-football revenue can be applied (i.e. Riverside); d. we have a deep squad, albeit one lacking at the top-end, with some players with decent scoring records who underperformed (Muniz, ESR); e. we have a very consistent mid-table record to build on; f. our owners have shown they'll spend the max allowed. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, May 25, 12:42:30pm (unn-149-88-18-198.datapacket.com/149.88.18.198)
- As mentioned above we have £30m allocated for Pepi. Castallas would cost about £25m if we are really interested. We need to pad the squad with a couple of frees and most importantly a better scouting system (NT) -- Going, Monday, May 25, 01:09:37pm (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- JUst for one thng, how many matches did Muniz start this season, let alone play in? The bloke was injured for a big chunk of the season! (NT) -- .., Monday, May 25, 06:31:51pm (host86-185-170-211.range86-185.btcentralplus.com/86.185.170.211)
- Brentford. No win since February -- Alex, Monday, May 25, 10:22:31am (NoHost/51.37.34.27)
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- Silva Discussions this Week: -- Mickey, Monday, May 25, 10:19:57am (82-132-213-49.dab.02.net/82.132.213.49)
So when they have their important meetings this week , what might Silva be politely demanding from the Khans, other than perhaps transfer business not to be left until late in the windows . After all ,according to the many he’s been backed ‘fully’, so what exactly will he be looking for ? He’s made a point in stressing the importance of these talks , so what on earth is he really hoping to get from the Khans ? I think we all know ……..
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- Same as ever. He's just jockying for more like everyone else would do. He knows he needs Europe experience to land a top job. And he knows the buyout clause in his last contract probably cost him a chance to jump on a vacant spot. So, probably in order of priority: (1) lower (or no) buyout clause; (2) enough money to make something like Benfica seem stupid; (3) some guaranteed levels of expenditure; (4) a bit more control to choose to buy players he really wants without the lengthy haggle. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, May 25, 10:27:07am (unn-149-88-18-198.datapacket.com/149.88.18.198)
- Does it depend on whether he's off to Benfica or some other high profile club first? (NT) -- Kentish Paul, Monday, May 25, 10:27:52am (97e26a57.skybroadband.com/151.226.106.87)
- Re: Silva Discussions this Week: (NT) -- TALKS*IT. Marco has built a House in Portugal, Monday, May 25, 10:46:24am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Silva with his tinkering in winnable games has cost FFC £Millions! Why reward him with a stupid £8 Million new package? -- Kentish Paul, Monday, May 25, 10:02:00am (97e26a57.skybroadband.com/151.226.106.87)
League Position
4th Aston Villa £45.9 Million
6th Bournemouth £40.5 "
7th Sunderland £37.8 "
8th Brighton £35.1 "
9th Brentford £32.4 "
11th Fulham £27 "
Plus of course losing a winnable FA Cup game against Saints, tinkering again by Silva.
Silva Average PL Manager
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- Re: Silva with his tinkering in winnable games has cost FFC £Millions! Why reward him with a stupid £8 Million new package? (NT) -- 8 Million is nowt if you retain prem league status, Monday, May 25, 10:12:24am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Re: Silva with his tinkering in winnable games has cost FFC £Millions! Why reward him with a stupid £8 Million new package? (NT) -- Soton had us watched 🤣, Monday, May 25, 10:51:57am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Re: Silva with his tinkering in winnable games has cost FFC £Millions! Why reward him with a stupid £8 Million new package? (NT) -- Tigana & Cookie. If Marco departs, Monday, May 25, 12:10:15pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Re: Silva with his tinkering in winnable games has cost FFC £Millions! Why reward him with a stupid £8 Million new package? -- Garryb, Tuesday, May 26, 08:05:05pm (222-155-203-151-fibre.sparkbb.co.nz/222.155.203.151)
- Joint 10th with Chelsea.. while carrying Muniz (playing with 10 men) -- Is a great result, Monday, May 25, 09:42:17am (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
Get a striker in and we would be in Europe
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- Silva must be extending his contract... -- --, Monday, May 25, 09:36:32am (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
Fulham's comms/PR teams has been working overtime on here in various guises in the last 24 hours...
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- It's not just us -- Alex, Monday, May 25, 09:31:58am (NoHost/51.37.34.27)
Newcastle fans want Howe gone, Everton fans want Moyes gone
Someone has to finish mid table guys!!
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- Worth bearing in mind! -- Fulham Si, Monday, May 25, 09:30:43am (static-80-177-78-58.vodafonexdsl.co.uk/80.177.78.58)
According to Transfermarkt our net spend over the last 3 seasons has been circa £110m euros. So an ambitious premier league club (according to our owners) has had an average of €36m euros per season or approx £30m per season. Our first 11 is not (in my opinion) a European side and we have a small squad with very little quality in depth. In truth I’m absolutely gutted on missing out on Europe but when you consider what this squad has achieved to even be in contention and you consider how this manager has worked with effectively one hand tied behind his back I think on balance we should be relatively proud of what has happened on the field. I have no interest in being over critical of our owners but I do feel they need to reassess what their ambitions truly are. There’s been a lot of criticism of Marco messing the club around by stalling on contracts but if you scratch the surface and look a little deeper you will see he turned down a big money job in Saudi and is still haggling despite a big wage on offer from the club. The only logical conclusion is he is holding out for a transfer budget that will see this club progress and possibly sufficient control over players that he feels will deliver that progress and I totally get it.
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- May well be but the financial constraints mean that you need to make money from sales to afford serious expenditure on purchases. Our squad is in the main too old to have much resale value. Silva's fault or Khans? New regulations greatly reduce the scope for paying players OTT to attract or keep them. We absolutely need to be scouting young emerging talent but would Silva play them? (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Monday, May 25, 09:46:57am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- You can lose £105m over a rolling 3 year period? So how have you deduced that by spending up to limits a criminal move (as below)? What do you propose we do; just ignore any rules, spend what we want and deal with points deductions when those come around? Our starting XI is weak, but this squad depth thing is nonesence, in a bench of 8 outfield players yestedsy every one bar king (young) & Cuenca (lack of chances but v.good) has played 50+ prem games, its deepest squad we’ve ever had. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, May 25, 09:51:03am (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- My guess is that Silva decided to leave months ago but maybe not. If he has conditions separate from his personal contract it can't be transfer spend. Likely it's earlier acquisitions and smarter scouting both of which would be good but it may well be that TK is not prepared to reduce his involvement. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Monday, May 25, 10:08:28am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- To me it’d just simple, he is waiting for anything better to come along and if it doesn’t then he’ll stay for a while longer. We are his backup plan in case nothing else, which he perceives as better, materialises. I don’t blame him for that at all, the club have been weak and bend too much, imo a deadline should have been set long ago, sign now or we move on, but we have pandered to him and let the tail wag to dog. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, May 25, 12:04:20pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Re: Worth bearing in mind! (NT) -- He is certainly right about Pereira leaving., Monday, May 25, 10:16:29am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Lack of a clear successor means we should keep Silva no matter how he has treated us -- Alex, Monday, May 25, 09:24:02am (NoHost/51.37.34.27)
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- This could Happen -- Old Timer, Monday, May 25, 03:10:29am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
Marco to West Ham hate to say it ticks boxes
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- Peter Rabbit to United to Bournemouth is more likely (NT) -- Kingston Ken, Monday, May 25, 04:33:36am (NoHost/165.225.120.236)
- Nah, Scott Parker will replace Nuno. (NT) -- Samuel, Monday, May 25, 06:14:55am (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Why? It's hardly a step onwards, is it. (NT) -- .., Monday, May 25, 08:20:04am (host86-185-170-211.range86-185.btcentralplus.com/86.185.170.211)
- Chucks and Lukic missing -- Old Timer, Monday, May 25, 02:37:43am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
Are we saying goodbye to them?
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- There's Fulhamish -- Al, Monday, May 25, 12:31:37am (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
2 players in top 3 for goal of the season, Harry wins it and we miss out on Europe because we couldn't beat Wloves
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- Pathetic complainers -- Kingston Ken, Sunday, May 24, 11:21:37pm (unn-169-150-199-175.datapacket.com/169.150.199.175)
Imagine finishing on the same points as Scum, never going to be relegated, consolidating further as a Premier League club, having the most successful manager, by far, in the Khan era for the last five years in a context where we know the Khan's are halfwitted when it comes to running the club, finishing above Spurs, Newcastle, Leeds, Forrest, West Ham, Everton, Palace et al? And then you still have ingrate, entitled, ignorants who shit on Silva and want him out? Well, who do you want who the Khan's can employ? Parker might be available, and he'll work for the Khan's. Grow up.
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- West Ham and Moyes ring a bell? Their fans got what they wanted and now down shitter. (NT) -- Jari’s Mullet, Monday, May 25, 12:21:25am (13.pool90-167-86.dynamic.orange.es/90.167.86.13)
- Re: Pathetic complainers --
Garryb, Monday, May 25, 03:53:19am (222-155-203-151-fibre.sparkbb.co.nz/222.155.203.151)
- Charlton getting shot of Curbishley? That went well. (NT) -- .., Monday, May 25, 08:11:38am (host86-185-170-211.range86-185.btcentralplus.com/86.185.170.211)
- Football is a game of opinion, and if you don’t agree name calling is the last resort of a weak argument. Public contract negotiations and a tepid last few games has lead disquiet (NT) -- That’s allowed, Monday, May 25, 11:00:58am (82-132-229-159.dab.02.net/82.132.229.159)
- Hope Marco stays: -- Alboy, Sunday, May 24, 10:22:47pm (ec2-18-133-230-204.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/18.133.230.204)
Great win well deserved. Man of the match for me Tom Cairney absolutely brilliant when he came on. His goal was sheer class. Josh king also did well along with Cuenca and Jiminez. Bassey again excellent and it shows we do have a good squad. If we had a striker who knows what could have been achieved. There's a lot of what might have been in this season but I hope Marco stays , a great Manager for us.
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- Not long now -- Harry123, Sunday, May 24, 10:06:42pm (NoHost/84.66.28.214)
Like it or not
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- I still say.... -- Dave (Iwobi), Sunday, May 24, 08:17:29pm (NoHost/185.69.145.70)
I still believe that Iwobi s passing is awful. Adin, feel free to delete again but I believed that this board was for honest and appropriate opinions?
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Re: I still say....think about it though... Marco is asking him to start games in one position and because he hardly ever gets subbed out' he often plays 2 or even 3 different positions inside 90 minutes. Each requiring differing skills... 'Has/Did Marco adequately coach Iwobi in all aspects? getiing his mind ready to one second be playing veritcal passes and then the next horizontal passes. Or the requirements of tackling as CM then containing as Wide mid? (NT) -- is iwobi capable of this multi role?, Sunday, May 24, 08:33:29pm (ns5024469.ip-148-113-168.net/148.113.168.111)
- Do think however we are a much better side when he us playing than when he us not...that touch to evade the defender wide on the left second half is why i go to football. (NT) -- Barney Travers, Sunday, May 24, 09:46:22pm (NoHost/90.196.59.254)
- Probably our most important player, (NT) -- GA, Sunday, May 24, 09:55:53pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- I agree. Running around a lot doesn't diminish the number of times he either gives the ball away or puts it out of pay. Yet some people really rate him. Anyone got the number of misplaced passes he does in an average game.? (NT) -- old codger, Sunday, May 24, 10:09:02pm (86-3-237-96.pon.virginmedia.net/86.3.237.96)
- You are entitled to say that, but I'd much rather have him in the side than not. He had about 4 shots on goal today and his link up was good. Compare him to ESR and tell me who had more influence on the match? (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Sunday, May 24, 10:16:19pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Re: I still say.... excellent again today very good player for us. (NT) -- Alboy, Sunday, May 24, 10:28:03pm (ec2-18-133-230-204.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/18.133.230.204)
- Re: I still say.... His work rate is second to none -But his final pass always goes astray (NT) -- Old Firm, Monday, May 25, 02:51:55am (mx-ll-223.204.218-83.dynamic.3bb.co.th/223.204.218.83)
- Football fans are a funny bunch, pass it sideways and get high pass accuracy stats and it’s dull, take risks and try and play forward passes to try and create a chance and it’s, his passing is rubbish, he gives the ball away too much. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, May 25, 06:55:11am (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- So unless my maths are wrong... -- Long Termer, Sunday, May 24, 08:08:02pm (host109-145-116-42.range109-145.btcentralplus.com/109.145.116.42)
So, just one more goal from that lacklustre game at Wolves would have given us Europe, with a better goal difference than Sunderland - is that correct?
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- I think the more critical point is that, had Andersen not thrown away our man advantage vs Bournemouth, we'd have ended the season in 6th place, not them. I'd be pleased if we never saw his lace his boots up for us again. (NT) -- eganonoa, Sunday, May 24, 08:25:26pm (NoHost/193.32.29.227)
- Yep, but the Bournemouth is the one that annoys me the most. Even a draw would have been good enough (NT) -- Al, Sunday, May 24, 09:19:32pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- I always think back to that everton game at home where could have been about 5 up at half time and managed to lose to them (NT) -- Waterboy, Sunday, May 24, 11:05:46pm (NoHost/80.176.108.97)
- Re: So unless my maths are wrong... (NT) -- I’m not sure we beat Boscombe with 11, Monday, May 25, 01:54:12am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- The match that really annoys me, apart from Bournemouth for obvious reasons, is losing at home to West Ham where, for some unknown reason, all our players had an off day! I thought at the time that Marco and some of our players wanted West Ham to stay up! (NT) -- Mike T, Wednesday, May 27, 07:30:31am (host109-152-202-195.range109-152.btcentralplus.com/109.152.202.195)
- What price consistent stability? -- eganonoa, Sunday, May 24, 07:50:05pm (NoHost/193.32.29.227)
I almost wish we hadn't won today because the table is brutal, especially considering the two matches that came before today.
I can't help but always look to compare us to Forest and Bournemouth. I think it is useful to compare the three as we are the most "alike" in terms of our time in the league and, therefore, years with full Premier League payments. It hurts in particular to see Bournemouth get into Europe, meaning that of the three teams that came up together, we're the only ones yet to make it into Europe. But, for all their success, it is interesting to see total performance over the four seasons we have been up. Here's how a total table of us three clubs looks:
1. Fulham: 205 points, 211 goals scored, 219 goals conceded, -8 goal difference.
2.Bournemouth: 200 points, 207 goals scored, 246 goals conceded, -39 goal difference
3. Forest: 179 points, 193 goals scored, 232 goals conceded, -39 goal difference.
No, that doesn't tell the whole story. Bournemouth have been getting progressively better since Iraola took over, while Forest have been very boom and bust with one incredible season, and we've kind of just stayed the same. But over the four years we've gained more points, scored more goals, conceded fewer than both of them. And I think that's pretty remarkable given the common perceptions of club performance. So whatever happens now, we can't really deny that the combination of our clubs management (I.e. the triumvirate of TK, Ali Mac and Marco) have engineered a very impressive, if somewhat dull, period of consistent stability. Right now I'd swap what we have with what Bournemouth has in a heartbeat. But this could very well be Bournemouth's high point, with difficult seasons to come, while we could very well keep trundling on in mid-table consistent security. I think I'm OK with that. So, Marco, one more year please!
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- No one knows more /better than Silva as to what this Squad needs to take it to the next level from this platform of stability. Otherwise who at the Club is going to fill in for any successor the positives and negatives of the playing squad , TK and his backroom staff ?? I’d suggest they wouldn’t know where to start and prob feel only a couple of tweaks are needed (‘Great’ Squad etc only recently from the DoF) . They created this from the total freedom they allowed him (NT) -- Mickey, Sunday, May 24, 08:04:29pm (82-132-213-49.dab.02.net/82.132.213.49)
- Re: What price consistent stability? Hope he stays but 3 year contract, believe we can achieve even more success. (NT) -- Alboy, Sunday, May 24, 10:32:00pm (ec2-18-133-230-204.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/18.133.230.204)
- Football is entertainment, it’s about making memories, Europe, cup finals etc. I’ll never look back and think, great we got more points or conceded less than other teams over a 3 year period, it’s like an accountants view of football. Add palace, BHA, now Sunderland to comparable clubs who have qualified before us. You said yourself, it’s somewhat dull, we haven’t really progressed, we consistently pass up opportunities, give me 16th one year and 7th the next over 11th/12th every year. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, May 25, 06:50:49am (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Not for me. I'm forever scarred by us nearly disappearing. Mid-table consistent stability and a shot every year is good. This year we were one stupid tackle from 6th. Over the four years, we outperformed Bournemouth (200), Palace (192 points), Forest (179), West Ham (174), Everton (173), Wolves (149), performed as well as Spurs (205) and just below Brentford (207). Only Ars, Man C, Liv, Villa, Man U, New, Chelsea, and Brighton have really outperformed us. Incredible when you think about it! (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, May 25, 07:19:17am (NoHost/159.26.101.76)
- Each to their own, but don’t find those numbers incredible, doesn’t mean anything as a fan. I’ll bet you not one fan of those teams is thinking, FFC got more points than us last 3 years. Palace to Wembley & won, B.mouth/Sland Europe, forest Europe semi final, meaningful memorable things as a fan, not how many points you get. Every team has a what if moment, I’m actually amazed at the change of view from many given a dead rubber win yesterday. We had our moments and blew them (again). (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, May 25, 09:21:16am (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Given where we came from, it is pretty incredible that we've had four seasons in which we've been outperformed by only a handful of team in the entire country. How long were we in the league before we got that Europa season? Patience. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, May 25, 10:11:02am (unn-149-88-18-198.datapacket.com/149.88.18.198)
- Out performed is finals, Europe, it doesn’t matter we got more points than B.mouth for 2 years, all that matters is this season they finished above us, are in Europe, we passed up our opportunities again. It’s about winning moments as much as an overall picture of the season, we consistently come up short in the moments that matter under silva. Going round in circles anyway, agree to disagree on what success is, but I won’t remember for one second how many points we got in 5 years time. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, May 25, 11:36:00am (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- As to the nearly going under, that’s the same argument as we see constantly trotted out for silva; be careful what you wish for, we might be like Charlton. It’s completely different times, we have hugely wealthy owners, a newly built stand, had multiple relegations with these owners and absolutely no sign of them wanting out, parachute payments etc The 1980s is about as apples and oranges a comparison as I can imagine and certainly no reason to want to achieve more. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, May 25, 09:27:28am (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- You’ve summed up my football philosophy admirably. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Monday, May 25, 07:21:01am (host86-178-132-105.range86-178.btcentralplus.com/86.178.132.105)
- Here's a question for Silva at his press conference... -- k, Sunday, May 24, 07:34:17pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
How embarrassed are you that teams that were demonstrably worse than Fulham when you embarked on your first Premier League season with the club are today celebrating qualifying for European football while you've never so much as given Fulham a sniff?
With a follow up question:
How proud are you for having taken the club backwards in that time?
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- we have a small squad and very little depth within that squad. He threw on half a team of forwards on for the last 20-30 minutes against wolves and we couldn’t score. Raul scored 6 goals this season from open play and Muniz has scored the same amount of goals as our second choice RCB. The board have criminally underinvested in net spend terms. Had we have beaten bottom place wolves we would be playing Europa league football, finishing higher than Chelsea, Sunderland, Brentford and Brighton. (NT) -- Fulham Si, Sunday, May 24, 07:41:50pm (static-80-177-78-58.vodafonexdsl.co.uk/80.177.78.58)
- And who are you, k? (NT) -- Observer, Sunday, May 24, 08:15:47pm (NoHost/90.202.14.192)
- Backwards? You do realise that he took the job on in the division below, after years of yo young? ... (NT) -- You cant make this shit up, Sunday, May 24, 09:59:05pm (NoHost/77.230.112.30)
- You should be embarrassed posting this crap. Taken the club backwards? Are you having a laugh? (NT) -- JoeT, Monday, May 25, 01:34:58am (cpc96906-walt25-2-0-cust362.13-2.cable.virginm.net/82.13.233.107)
- Could be worse, imagine supporting Newcastle although they had a tasty season start -- Al, Sunday, May 24, 07:29:23pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
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- So, with Marco being our most successful manager ever and you wanting him to go who do you keyboard voidoids want as a replacement -- Duke, Sunday, May 24, 07:04:03pm (NoHost/103.7.204.147)
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- Most successful manager? Clearly you've only supported us since 2013 do yourself a favour and log off (NT) -- troll u r, Sunday, May 24, 07:11:46pm (NoHost/217.216.60.240)
- our most successful ? I was unaware he’d gotten us to a European Final or even got us into Europe or an FA Cup final (NT) -- Ffc, Sunday, May 24, 07:12:12pm (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
- Atmosphere was decent today , obv helped by a positive performance against a poor side on the day . Was as if the handbrake was released from the ko, which makes me wonder how badly the players really wanted Europe and its extra games . Silva got a good reception both during and after , and there wasn’t a hint of the kind of vitriol towards him expressed by an increasing number on here . If you genuinely trust the Khans to bring in someone better , then carry on with this recent narrative (NT) -- Mickey, Sunday, May 24, 07:12:24pm (82-132-213-220.dab.02.net/82.132.213.220)
- Re: So, with Marco being our most successful manager ever and you wanting him to go who do you keyboard voidoids want as a replacement -- Duke, Sunday, May 24, 07:20:31pm (NoHost/103.7.204.147)
- Our most successful manager ever? Why do people who've supported Fulham for, what 12 to 18 months, come on here and pretend they're knowledgable. Here's a random list of some managers who've taken Fulham to higher Premier League finishes than Silva: Coleman, Hodgson, Hughes, Jol... (NT) -- If you know your history..., Sunday, May 24, 07:30:14pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
- Voidoids? (NT) -- Wtf is a voidoid?, Sunday, May 24, 07:43:09pm (host86-136-186-42.range86-136.btcentralplus.com/86.136.186.42)
- Issa Diop -- MF (Issa Diop Number 1 fan), Sunday, May 24, 06:30:44pm (82-132-233-78.dab.02.net/82.132.233.78)
Who would've thought that in addition to being Penalty King, he is also Free Kick King?
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- Cuenca & Diop next year -- Al, Sunday, May 24, 06:27:21pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
Hopefully they will stay, hopefully Andersen will go
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- The smell of wisteria plants -- Thofokoz, Sunday, May 24, 06:17:54pm (82-132-234-161.dab.02.net/82.132.234.161)
Ihats why I call us the "nearly" club, alwaye flirting, never consummating. Ofcourse its ever been thus but there is something suburban, safe and leafy about our club that rarely ever has the drive and guts to achieve anything of note when opportunity calls.
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- Easy to win when no pressure but when it comes to it we have bottled every opportunity under Silva, move on and let’s start a fresh under new management -- Fulham Russ, Sunday, May 24, 06:09:45pm (NoHost/31.94.32.232)
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- Sunderland will qualify for Europe, nuff said. -- Al, Sunday, May 24, 05:09:06pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
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- Danish clown -- Thofokoz, Sunday, May 24, 04:56:46pm (82-132-234-232.dab.02.net/82.132.234.232)
Look at the table now....and have the moment back that the Danish clown Andersen decided to lunge in 2 footed 1 minute before the interval. Has there ever been a greater error of judgement? His head should be impaled forever on the iron railings on putney bridge as a reminder to other fulham players to prevent such folly.
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- Diop the poacher. Odd that our CF wasn't there. -- CB, Sunday, May 24, 04:26:28pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
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- Line up -- ., Sunday, May 24, 03:21:24pm (a172-225-163-32.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com/172.225.163.32)
Looking at the line up and subs bench, I see at least 8 players plus the manager not being here next season. Big summer coming up.
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- Marco Silva has had FFC over a barrel for months, his contract was on the table ages ago & has since been improved to unbelievable levels for whats turned out to be a mediocre season full of his own mistakes in team selection & taking games lightly. All the time he's been waiting for Benfica or a another high profile offer first. Club should tell him after today, to pack his bags & go, he thinks he's too important & wasted the Club & fans time & money. -- High Ho Silva off you go, you greedy senhor, Sunday, May 24, 02:27:20pm (97e26a57.skybroadband.com/151.226.106.87)
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- Thanks and goodbye Marco. -- JK69, Sunday, May 24, 01:00:19pm (NoHost/216.106.183.72)
Just seen a clip from Marco's press conference for this afternoons match.
Marco was asked the question "Has there been contact with Benfica"?
Marco's response was "With me....zero".
Very cleverly worded answer.
He's off, without a doubt.
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- Couldn’t care less anymore …. Bye Marco (NT) -- Ffc, Sunday, May 24, 01:08:13pm (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
- Needs to go, losgt the plot, just goin through the motions. Problem for us are his expensive signings that just haven't worked. (NT) -- Al, Sunday, May 24, 01:10:33pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- To be honest I have lost all interest in this long running saga. He may not have had any personal contact with Benfica but what about his agent????? (NT) -- Depressed, Sunday, May 24, 01:43:09pm (NoHost/95.145.251.178)
- Should be given the bums rush today. (NT) -- HemelRog, Sunday, May 24, 01:46:06pm (NoHost/109.180.156.25)
- Jorge Mendes has been and still is working hard. Apart from Marco, he is also the agent for Unai Emery (who must be due a pay rise), Nuno, Vítor Pereira and those currently out of work include Maresca, Gattuso, Lage and Luís. I think that this may explain the strong Benfica link to Marco but until such time when José's immediate future is determined the manager merry go round cannot begin. The climax of the World Cup could also see a few more respected coaches becoming available. (NT) -- Ted White, Sunday, May 24, 02:18:36pm (host81-152-14-43.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.14.43)
- The last football focus -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Sunday, May 24, 12:45:28pm (NoHost/176.248.211.130)
It's on at the moment, a real shame that it's coming to an end after so many years. However, after watching Alex Scott destroy this programme I'm surprised the bbc waited for 5 years that she's presented it to wield the axe. I would have done of after 5 weeks.
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- Sunderland to get 8th place, banged on. -- Al, Sunday, May 24, 12:28:11pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
Just goes to show what if. Such a poor team. Had our clowns tried in the last 2 games we would be on a European Tour!
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- Spurs or the Ammer's will be in meltdown tomorrow -- Lovely weather, Saturday, May 23, 09:51:08pm (NoHost/94.8.212.253)
Knowing they will be replaced by Coventry,tractor boys and Hull,
Got to be 3 weakest teams promoted in a long time.
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- Coventry will be alright. I can feel it (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, May 24, 01:16:19am (cpc96906-walt25-2-0-cust362.13-2.cable.virginm.net/82.13.233.107)
- Living in Colchester, the train home is going to a bit lively at Stratford after the game! (NT) -- coulio, Sunday, May 24, 09:05:03am (host-92-18-20-75.as13285.net/92.18.20.75)
- One of Spurs or West Ham getting relegated is such a win-win isn't it? (NT) -- Dom(TO), Sunday, May 24, 11:41:30am (NoHost/31.94.60.148)
- Spuds goal difference (NT) -- Al, Sunday, May 24, 01:11:51pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- Good place to visit Hull. -- Good pubs., Saturday, May 23, 07:05:51pm (host109-146-109-76.range109-146.btcentralplus.com/109.146.109.76)
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- “Mauled by the Tigers “🐯🎉 -- Mickey, Saturday, May 23, 05:47:29pm (82-132-231-110.dab.02.net/82.132.231.110)
Philip Larkin, William Wilberforce , ‘Gassy Jack’ Deighton, Maureen Lipman., Everything but the Girl , The Housemartins . Amy Johnstone , Lucy Beaumont et al…. Your Boys did you Proud today !🐯🎉
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- Welcome to the beautiful south! (NT) -- CB go the underdogs., Saturday, May 23, 06:25:41pm (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- 'Everything is Everything' by Heaton is some track (NT) -- Barney Travers, Saturday, May 23, 08:43:05pm (NoHost/90.196.59.254)
- Hull 4 London 0. One of thise 80s albums that stuck (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, May 24, 01:18:04am (cpc96906-walt25-2-0-cust362.13-2.cable.virginm.net/82.13.233.107)
- Certainly better than Boro. Banged on for relegation as well. (NT) -- Al, Sunday, May 24, 12:29:39pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- Robert Jones tomorrow -- Old Timer, Saturday, May 23, 05:06:39pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
The Shit Bag officiating tomorrow let’s give him a warm welcome.
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- So many tickets available to buy for tomorrow-anyone had any joy selling theirs on ticket exchange? The club make a 100% profit if they're sold! -- Bob, Saturday, May 23, 04:18:06pm (NoHost/90.202.19.161)
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- This championship playoff final just feels all wrong to me should have let Hull go up without playing it . How as a Middlesbrough fan can you be feeling good they lost on the pitch fair and square -- Button, Saturday, May 23, 03:26:46pm (NoHost/148.252.144.53)
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- Marco Silva -- Jonathan Baines, Saturday, May 23, 09:01:33am (cust-51.179.204.48.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.204.48)
I may not be in agreement with a majority of posters on this message board but I hope Marco signs a new deal next week. Having renewed my season ticket for the 50th consecutive time when they went on sale I am watching a team slightly in transition at the moment. We definitely need two good goal scorers and maybe a strong defensive midfielder and dependant on the Chukeweze situation another right winger. We also do have some very good youngsters who may be able to step up like Josh King. Converting our chances has been a major problem since Mitro left and was never replaced - that is the most important upgrade needed this close season. Pepi could be one and I would look at Millwall's Serbian striker as well.
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- 50 consecutive season tickets?? I salute you sir! (NT) -- True Fulham, Saturday, May 23, 09:06:51am (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
- Any deal for Marco , or, his replacement NEEDS to be structured in favour of FFC. IE MASSIVE buyout to stop the annual, is he leaving or not debate. Plus affordable, sensible wages. (NT) -- 3 years minimum , Saturday, May 23, 09:08:13am (91-205-109-163.pct-pure-ip.com/91.205.109.163)
- You make some good points but for me the main reason I want Silva to stay is that I don’t trust our Owners one tiny bit to find a suitable replacement . Why do you think they keep professing his greatness, because of our recent and usual end of season slump ?? It would mean another committee of advisers , before the next msn is put on a ridiculous pedestal of ‘Greatness’ and ‘Best Ever’ from the Get-Go! (NT) -- Mickey, Saturday, May 23, 09:08:45am (host81-141-115-196.range81-141.btcentralplus.com/81.141.115.196)
- Re: You make some good points but for me the main reason I want Silva to stay is that I don’t trust our Owners one tiny bit to find a suitable replacement . Why do you think they keep professing his greatness, because of our recent and usual end of season slump ?? It would mean another committee of advisers , before the next msn is put on a ridiculous pedestal of ‘Greatness’ and ‘Best Ever’ from the Get-Go! (NT) -- +1, Saturday, May 23, 10:35:08am (NoHost/31.94.16.60)
- Whilst I completely take your point, we must not forget that, when our Owners appointed Marco, it would be fair to say that many of us were not greatly impressed. I can remember that this board was full of posts saying it was the wrong choice and even if he managed to get us promoted, his previous appointments proved that he was not up to managing a premier league club or would show us any loyalty and just use us to get a better job. His time with us has proved that we were completely wrong! (NT) -- Ted White, Saturday, May 23, 10:54:38am (host81-152-14-43.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.14.43)
- I know you like the narcassistic, 'promise the earth' type owners. That's a well established stance. But I, and probably a few others like a mostly competent, stay in the background owner, who's honest and wise enough to do things the right way, with not too much fuss (excepting TK's occasional self congratulatory postings). Silva has recently said that the end of season slump is due to older players being fatigued. Now who has been the main driver behind the purchase of older players? (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Saturday, May 23, 01:14:48pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Fair enough but, you do know he is after a bigger job and the stumbling block is likely to be the get out clause. (NT) -- CB, Saturday, May 23, 09:08:45am (213-18-174-31.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.174.31)
- Re: Marco Silva (NT) -- From a solid source the players know he’s Off, Saturday, May 23, 10:33:27am (NoHost/31.94.16.60)
- His tactics have been dire this year. Slow, predictable and boring. If he did stay (no fussed) how will that change next year. (NT) -- Once your head is turned, you never stop looking, Saturday, May 23, 11:50:51am (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Congratulations on 50 years, just about to embark on season number 22 so long way to match it! I would also like to see him stay, i worry about anyone taking over as this is really an average bunch of players we have currently, completely lacking in natural goal scoring ability or ideas how to create a goal (NT) -- Waterboy, Saturday, May 23, 01:17:40pm (NoHost/80.176.108.97)
- Re: Marco Silva (NT) -- The Boscombe manager done it properly, Saturday, May 23, 01:34:35pm (NoHost/31.94.16.61)
- We should remember that although us fans would love some clarity asap, he has not broken his contract, which I believe does ends on 30th June, so surely it is his absolute right to either accept, or reject, any new contract offered by the Club at any time before that. However, if the Club have offered him a new contract, with a clause that he has to accept it by a certain date then that is something quite different and maybe that is why he has said that he will decide next week. (NT) -- Ted White, Saturday, May 23, 02:59:18pm (host81-152-14-43.range81-152.btcentralplus.com/81.152.14.43)
- We need a completely new spine from keeper to center forward. Unfortunately we need 2 new strikers and 2 new central midfielders. Raul will leave and Muniz is totally out of his depth. Berge is acceptable back up, especially for cup games and late substitutions when the better players need resting, but we need 2 new starters in midfield. (NT) -- Samuel, Saturday, May 23, 03:53:18pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Marco Starmer -- Zvezdara boy, Saturday, May 23, 11:37:45pm (178-220-177-114.dynamic.isp.telekom.rs/178.220.177.114)
- Vision -- Eerwah, Friday, May 22, 11:20:32pm (customer.brseaus1.isp.starlink.com/65.181.3.116)
Personality aspects of the owner, DoF or Head Coach hardly matter when related to the interests of FFC. Previous to MS, Shad was less than successful with the many choices made for managing the club or attracting talent.
Over the passing of time, final day of window signings may or may not prove to be good business. Importantly, it is a form of temporary appeasing head coach requirements.
Any owner is likely to view delegated transactions made on behalf of the club with one eye looking out for skullduggery. Hence a DoF much more interested in wrestling and complying with parental direction to retain good relations with the MS.
Above is my take on events and may well be erratic. However, if the risky stance MS is taking after 40 odd points banked can be interpreted as looking after the best on pitch interests of FFC, good on you Mr. Silva.
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- Fabrizio Romano saying today Silva to Benfica deal not closed, "but it's on"... -- p, Friday, May 22, 05:03:40pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- Close friend of Silva (and also a journalist) saying if all his terms are met, he prefers to stay in England. (NT) -- SCA, Friday, May 22, 05:14:32pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- He knows 100% the Khans will bend over backwards for him. I’d like to think his ‘Conditions’ will be for the good of the Club rather than those of the DoF; so yes if they want him that badly to offer what has been alleged , then they just have to meet his demands . That’s what you get for weak , spineless needy Leadership🤼 (NT) -- Mickey, Friday, May 22, 05:21:03pm (82-132-230-138.dab.02.net/82.132.230.138)
- Basically, if he gets all his terms met, we’re handing the club over to him. (NT) -- SCA, Friday, May 22, 05:40:55pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Re: Basically, if he gets all his terms met, we’re handing the club over to him. (NT) -- Not sure about that., Friday, May 22, 05:47:53pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Nothing wrong with the manager being a manager. Makes it simple for the owners. Here’s your budget, make it balance, take us forwards or your sacked. I personally think that’s how it should be done. Not sure I’d give him full reign over the academy though, that’s been doing really well for ages (NT) -- Hg, Saturday, May 23, 09:47:47am (NoHost/31.94.64.135)
- Re: Fabrizio Romano saying today Silva to Benfica deal not closed, "but it's on"... (NT) -- If he stays. He’ll be gone by Xmas., Friday, May 22, 09:19:09pm (host109-146-109-76.range109-146.btcentralplus.com/109.146.109.76)
- Given that Romano blokes usual level of accuracy, it sounds like Silva is staying and Benfica have signed somebody else. (NT) -- GTS, Friday, May 22, 09:59:29pm (NoHost/195.135.105.138)
- Silva really taking the mick -- I'll decide next week, Friday, May 22, 04:58:54pm (NoHost/94.10.170.244)
Get rid!!!!
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- Ten years is a lot of time and I think the club needs a new manager, new energy, these incredible players we have right now and start to write another chapter," he said on Friday during his final pre-match press conference. -- Pep, Friday, May 22, 04:37:36pm (NoHost/94.8.212.253)
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- On your bike son -- Ken, Friday, May 22, 04:02:35pm (33C63E8e.skybroadband.com/51.198.62.142)
Really disappointed at how the Silva saga has drifted on and on, showing himself to be a totally self oriented man as indeed as he has shown at other clubs. Its a risk to make a change but I really don't want him here now, be quite disappointed if he stays. The Khans need to make the decision for him and say thank you and goodnight.
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- Dominoes starting to fall...Arbeloa has left Real Madrid...which means Mourinho will leave Benfica, which means?? -- dd, Friday, May 22, 02:29:53pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- A new manager that likes to play attacking football through midfield at a fast tempo with aggression and pace (NT) -- Ffc, Friday, May 22, 02:39:09pm (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
- Pep to Fulham? (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, May 22, 02:41:16pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- They can't appoint Mourinho until after the RM elections, and if the new bloke gets in, maybe not at all (if he has his own ideas). That's not happening apparently until 8/9th June. I think Silva's stalling IMO, and just doesn't want to be here, and doesn't want to look the 'bad guy' on Sunday IMO. (NT) -- SCA, Friday, May 22, 02:44:57pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- I don't think there's any serious doubt that he's leaving. Sadly, perhaps, his evasiveness over the last few months and the serious drop off in performances means that, I reckon, most supporters will be happy to see him go. Not the legacy he deserved. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Friday, May 22, 02:59:10pm (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- That's beyond a whoosh. Where have you been for the last month. Keep up! Scroll! (NT) -- Silva must go. End of., Friday, May 22, 04:02:51pm (NoHost/128.14.34.134)
- Silva at Press Conf: “ I am going to make a decision next week” -- Mickey, Friday, May 22, 01:42:03pm (host81-141-115-196.range81-141.btcentralplus.com/81.141.115.196)
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- Presumably all the discussions have taken place so at this point he's having a laugh. You'd think had that meeting last week? Yielded a positive outcome they would have announced the contract extension by now. What would be the point in delaying an announcement had he agreed to stay? Why does he need a few days extra to think about something that has been going on for months? The situation is madness because it's at the stage where further delays are without reason and totally unnecessary. (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, May 22, 01:53:20pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Re: Silva at Press Conf: “ I am going to make a decision next week” (NT) -- Silva, Only one offer on the table Fulham., Friday, May 22, 02:08:24pm (NoHost/31.94.16.60)
- He really is dragging this farce out. So much so I personally will not be sorry to see the back of him. (NT) -- Depressed, Friday, May 22, 04:01:47pm (NoHost/95.145.251.178)
- Taty from the 'ammers -- Goss, Friday, May 22, 12:26:09pm (NoHost/94.8.212.253)
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- Josh King.... -- JK69, Friday, May 22, 11:15:52am (0540c6ee.skybroadband.com/5.64.198.238)
....going to the USA with the World Cup Squad for training and will return home before the World Cup starts.
Well done Josh!
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- Thomas Tuchel confirms Alex Scott, Rio Ngumoha, Josh King and one other player will travel to Florida with the squad to <<make up the numbers>> for the initial friendlies. ??? will he get on..or just sit on them bench... noce of tuchel not to require such sacrifice from morgan gibbs white? or wharton? But get 4 players lower down the run to do this duty? (NT) -- tuchel rates them them?, Friday, May 22, 11:37:36am (ns5030862.ip-148-113-178.net/148.113.178.132)
- Ha but we are told he is not up to standard by the usual suspects.Tuchel obviously hasn’t a Scoobie. (NT) -- HemelRog, Friday, May 22, 11:41:25am (NoHost/109.180.156.25)
- Re: Josh King.... (NT) -- Alex Scott and Lewis Hall Bang unlucky., Friday, May 22, 11:41:41am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Not at all sure about Tuchel, but definitely well done Josh (who'll have no shortage of EPL takers if it goes sour for him here).. (NT) -- b+w g., Friday, May 22, 11:48:10am (host86-190-202-225.range86-190.btcentralplus.com/86.190.202.225)
- I think the squad he's picked is good I am surprised at the gibbs white exclusion but whose place would he take? Henderson was always going he's head of PFA and bring experience just look at his impact at Brentford I don't see why palmer foden and especially shaw and Maguire deserved a call up you could make a better case for esr (NT) -- 3lions in a cottage, Friday, May 22, 12:42:58pm (NoHost/147.93.215.79)
- Probably being sent out to be observed close quarters by the right people with a summer transfer in mind. He one of the precious few assets we have which will return suffient profit to partially fund a summer rebuild. Let's hope he impresses. (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, May 22, 02:21:17pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- Fulham website promoting season ticket renewals with a pop-up ad saying "That Fulham feeling" -- dd, Friday, May 22, 10:35:41am (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
"That Fulham feeling" being general malaise, apathy and disinterest I assume...
Trying to remember last time I felt this disassociated with the club...
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- Thank god for ticket exchange. Season ticket holder for 30 years and that Fulham feeling has turned into boredom/anger as the boring football has taken root. (NT) -- Bob, Friday, May 22, 10:45:47am (NoHost/90.202.19.161)
- As per the other day , read ‘That Fulham Feeling’ Article on ‘Fulhamish ‘ and how our generous but detached Owner and his yes-men have slowly but surely beaten the passion out of most fans . As for allowing Silva all this time to announce his decision whilst desperately increasing his salary offer every few days is totally shameful . Whether correct or not they’ve allowed it to get this far 🤡🤼 (NT) -- Mickey, Friday, May 22, 10:53:02am (82-132-231-37.dab.02.net/82.132.231.37)
- I gave been going over 50 years a season ticket holder for the last forty and I will not be going on Sunday as they have been so boring and why would Sunday be different? Have rebews season ticket hoping for a side that doesn’t bore me silly (NT) -- Simmering, Friday, May 22, 11:00:14am (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- That Fulham Failing ? (NT) -- Bad Boy, Friday, May 22, 11:09:50am (NoHost/2.126.58.251)
- Miserable sod. Does being like this make you feel better? (NT) -- Observer, Friday, May 22, 11:53:36am (NoHost/90.202.14.192)
- I reckon they would have increased pricing by a whole lot more had other clubs not complained and won their case, Liverpool were going for a crazy rise (NT) -- Waterboy, Friday, May 22, 12:32:34pm (NoHost/80.176.108.97)
- Re: Fulham website promoting season ticket renewals with a pop-up ad saying "That Fulham feeling" -- Paul, Friday, May 22, 04:02:28pm (82-132-235-228.dab.02.net/82.132.235.228)
- Hemel - my handle may be weird but because I am bored silly watching our dull unsuccessful football since Christmas you answer if I preferred watching us v Chester. Hardly relevant any rather pointless really. We are all Fulham and I doubt if most fans would disagree this last half season has been dire to watch. (NT) -- Simmering, Friday, May 22, 06:00:13pm (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- Hemel - I agree with you. My only hope is he is negotiating for better recruitment and earlier transfers (NT) -- Simmering - to be known in future as Scrambled, Friday, May 22, 07:12:20pm (NoHost/147.148.28.212)
- Djed Spence -- Soso, Friday, May 22, 08:18:38am (ns565315.ip-54-39-133.net/54.39.133.108)
the case aganist Marco. part deuce:
So this lad Djed left FFC, because at the time he was behind a host of LEft backs.
Robinson, Sess and other kids....
at the time only 1% of the Fulham fathful was sad to see him leave.
But now as Robinson had his worse Pl season, Sess regressed and Fulham no longer have A viable Accdemy LB to step up.
This Djed lad has improved and kept improving since he left. Returned to the PL and now England for the World Cup? ahead of Sess!!??!!
#Coaching at Fulham whats happened to it? ask ESR and King. whose form now compared to 6 months ago??
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- If we had a Crystal ball, we probably would have signed Jamie Vardy when he played for the Dog and Duck (NT) -- Mystic Meg, Friday, May 22, 08:41:10am (maid-08-b2-v4wan-169552-cust751.vm41.cable.virginm.net/80.192.206.240)
- Spence left in 2018 when Jokanovic was in charge so nothin to do with Silva. Robinson wasn't at the club then, either. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Friday, May 22, 09:02:24am (NoHost/90.241.79.67)
- Actually a right back (NT) -- Some.massive tools.on here, Friday, May 22, 09:07:42am (92.40.171.108.threembb.co.uk/92.40.171.108)
- You forgot eze as well (NT) -- who knew, Friday, May 22, 11:38:06am (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Djed Spence he plays for a team who have to get a result on the last day to avoid relegation….. stinking attitude apparently by those ITK (NT) -- Ffc, Friday, May 22, 02:44:27pm (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
- Djed Spence is a right back, and not a very good one at that. Mind blowing decision to pick him over Shaw and Hall. (NT) -- GA, Friday, May 22, 03:14:14pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Re: Djed Spence (NT) -- DJ in the U18s FFC squad a terrible timekeeper, Friday, May 22, 05:46:38pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- KMK -- Greenpole, Thursday, May 21, 11:09:09pm (82-132-232-205.dab.02.net/82.132.232.205)
I know all of you were chortling below but think hat Kieran McKenna rumour might have some legs...
Watch this space.
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- Lens manager Pierre Sage being lined up as a replacement for Marco Silva if he does leave... -- G, Thursday, May 21, 07:27:49pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- CNN Portugal saying that Fulham have offered Silva a contract worth €14m per year, that's about £12.1m per year.... -- G, Thursday, May 21, 07:12:21pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
Link is here if anyone speaks Portuguese - mentioned at around 15 mins 4 secs:
<a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="https://tviplayer.iol.pt/programa/cnn-mais-transferencias/63b703740cf2665294cf6845/video/6a0f02870cf27f6588a6b9b3">https://tviplayer.iol.pt/programa/cnn-mais-transferencias/63b703740cf2665294cf6845/video/6a0f02870cf27f6588a6b9b3</a>
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- Would make him the second best-paid manager in British football after Pep Guardiola... (NT) -- G, Thursday, May 21, 07:14:10pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
- must bee for Bernado... no chance a club like Fulham should be paying anywhere near that amount for a simple manager.... prees that button baby yoda.. 'go ahead' (NT) -- are we real madrid now?, Thursday, May 21, 07:17:06pm (ns565327.ip-54-39-133.net/54.39.133.113)
- That seems very unlikely, almost ridiculous. Even the £8 million was unrealistic. And where's all this money coming from? I can't imagine Marco signing unless he's guaranteed a significant transfer budget either. If it's all true, we could end up sailing very close to sanctions. (NT) -- Samuel, Thursday, May 21, 08:25:19pm (NoHost/81.78.181.73)
- At those wages maybe we could attract a bigger name instead of mid table Marco! (NT) -- Mumbles, Thursday, May 21, 09:46:02pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- Friday Presser -- Old old timer., Thursday, May 21, 05:51:11pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
Surely all should be revealed or made clearer after Tomorrow’s Press Conference. How long can this speculation carry on for its wearing thin with everybody now.
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- Silva out & Recruitment out -- Non woke Fulham fan, Thursday, May 21, 05:21:09pm (cpc159866-nmal26-2-0-cust209.19-2.cable.virginm.net/86.17.85.210)
perhaps one of our crap management team and appalling recruitment tossers would like to explain how Brazils striker in this summers world cup will be a Brentford player picked up from the Belgium league ? Or how the likes of Bournemouth and Brighton can easily qualify for Europe with a never ending production line of up and coming players scouted by their recruitment team ?
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- Agent led -- Harry123, Thursday, May 21, 04:12:55pm (NoHost/84.66.28.214)
Stop believing the nonsense. Silva signs in the next 2 weeks
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- According to the latest report, we're not giving up and have now offered him £11mill a year. (NT) -- SCA, Thursday, May 21, 04:38:52pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- From what I hear he has been offered 15 million a year free access to the gym and pool and free accommodation in the hotel whenever he wants free AEW tickets for life and a unlimited supply of car parts when his vehicle needs a service or breaks down (NT) -- Button, Thursday, May 21, 04:49:17pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
- Re: Agent led (NT) -- And a 2nd Hand Ford Fiesta., Thursday, May 21, 04:52:21pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- All part of the dance (NT) -- Harry123, Thursday, May 21, 05:02:46pm (NoHost/84.66.28.214)
- hopefully Rachel Reves will offer PL sides like Fulham A tax break on Mangerial Salaires. As SCR is 'AS damaging to the people' As basic food costs... now thats something to digest and not just for the Mandolrian to fight somekind of Intesine in A pool..Are you with me lads? time for Groku to save the day? (NT) -- jags pay $13m to their HC so why not pay SIlva?, Thursday, May 21, 05:06:01pm (ns565314.ip-54-39-133.net/54.39.133.107)
- Who to believe? Sky Sports reporter in Switzerland saying he'll be announced as Benfica manager in the next few days. With other reporters saying it will be Sunday. (After the Newcastle match I guess) (NT) -- dd, Thursday, May 21, 05:22:02pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
- Isn't it annoying when people wait until the very last minute to get business done? (NT) -- Marco Silva, Thursday, May 21, 05:26:59pm (NoHost/103.192.205.57)
- If he signs we will never win a trophy can't wait to just make up the numbers then eventually go down let's go silva! (NT) -- pls dont, Thursday, May 21, 06:35:05pm (NoHost/217.216.60.109)
- Kieran McKenna - top choice -- Rob, Thursday, May 21, 03:28:39pm (finc-16-b2-v4wan-164432-cust282.vm7.cable.virginm.net/82.16.69.27)
£8m compensation
however strongly linked to stay Ipswich thanks to their £150m transfer budget and new training ground
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- I'd pick ROtta da Hutt ourselves. this slimy gladiator reidly knows his stuff// fights to them death ARE you with me? (NT) -- salty dude, Thursday, May 21, 03:47:52pm (ns565315.ip-54-39-133.net/54.39.133.108)
- Re: Kieran McKenna - top choice : No thanks , failed last time in the Premiership Champioship Manager only. We can do a lot better if Marco goes. Hope he stays. (NT) -- Alboy, Thursday, May 21, 04:09:24pm (ec2-35-177-251-17.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/35.177.251.17)
- What Boa up to these days? (NT) -- Continuity, Thursday, May 21, 04:27:14pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Re: Kieran McKenna - top choice (NT) -- What about Team Tigana & Cookie., Thursday, May 21, 04:49:55pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Rated him for last summer when short sighted said he couldn’t keep Ipswich up. How many have done what he’s done. Stay and bounce straight back. (NT) -- CB, Thursday, May 21, 11:05:06pm (213-18-164-159.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.159)
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Bowl cut? -- lets doo this.... instanbul 2027 bound?, Thursday, May 21, 01:38:16pm (ns575172.ip-51-222-40.net/51.222.40.83)
Would you walk into a Barbers and demand a'bowl' cut?
Of course you wouldn't... we not living in Manchester in the 70's
yet... somehow Marcos Fulham could still from 13th.. leap into Conference League on the Final day.
IF , and its a massive IFFF
all results go Marcos way... of course FFC wold need to DEFEAT NUFC
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- I’d like Christian Ilzer as next manager IF/When Marco Goes. -- Mumbles, Thursday, May 21, 01:08:19pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
Voltz already knows the club and can cycle over to be part of the back room staff :)
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- Elephant Still In The Room! -- H, Thursday, May 21, 10:22:33am (NoHost/85.255.236.124)
Or not?
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- So Southampton spied on several games then it is likely they spied on FFC at Motspur Park prior to the Cup game. -- Kentish Paul, Thursday, May 21, 09:39:02am (97e26a57.skybroadband.com/151.226.106.87)
Despite Silva's poor team selection & tactics.
It would be risky for the club to give Silva £8 Million per year, its unlikely he would improve us & quite likely be sacked at some time with a huge payoff.
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- Southampton Cheats -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Thursday, May 21, 08:57:47am (NoHost/176.248.211.130)
So they have lost their appeal and rightly so. But I can't help feeling that the spying happened more than the 3 times they have admitted to. It's like they were trying to be clever in using 2 games where they only got 1 point to say that they didn't gain any real advantage in spying on training. Add to that they admitted their guilt and I think they thought the sanction would be a fine only.
Anyway, we'll done to the EFL who have sent a clear message that this isn't tolerated in this country and we'll done in getting it resolved so quickly.
Now how is that case against Man City going?
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- Of course they did. The man who admits three burglaries was not unlucky every time. Southampton got off lightly. Four points next season isn't enough. Now players suing the club, Hull planning to dodge Wembley and go straight to the Premier League... they have a point about prep time being a joke... football sold its sould and is now paying the price. Those Saints fans gibing it large, and Ross Stewart's finger to the mouth... not so chipper now. Bitter? Moi? But then I'm a WUM... yeah, mate! (NT) -- Rupert, Thursday, May 21, 09:05:31am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- Re: Southampton Cheats (NT) -- Did they spy on us ?, Thursday, May 21, 09:21:24am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Re: Southampton Cheats (NT) -- The Rishi Sunak connection, Thursday, May 21, 09:23:40am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Creativity -- Eerwah, Thursday, May 21, 02:32:06am (customer.brseaus1.isp.starlink.com/168.140.254.151)
Why buy into a loss making football club requiring much upgrading of real estate, annual playing squad replenishing, specialist managing together with professional medical back up and further investment for scouting together with feeder support all amounting to many millions of heavyweight numbers always all written in red?
In the case of a club operating out of a limited capacity stadium such as C.C.. The answer might be strategic positioning with a view of establishing a new contact data base of U.K. and E.U. club directors with interests within perhaps among others, the car parts manufacturing industry.
In such a hypothetical situation, FFC football fans and club operatives emerge only as means of maintaining investment value whilst eliminating football related ambitions. If this is roughly what the head coach positioning could really be about. For whatever the worth, my compliments and heartfelt support of MS are assured and fellow fans should consider.
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- Ego.Pity Marco doesn’t seem to reciprocate. (NT) -- HemelRog, Thursday, May 21, 05:45:34am (NoHost/109.180.156.25)
- This is all a stretch for me. Yes, they've spent loads, but getting on for half of that is on asset spend, that they would likely get back on the sale of the club, and half of the rest was due to poor ownership decisions which put us in the championship for 4 years, missing out on circa half a billion of revenue. They've provided Silva with getting on for the maximum investment allowed under the existing rules. I'm not sure how much conspiracy we need to look into for motive, here. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, May 21, 08:45:58am (NoHost/90.241.79.67)
- "loss making" is a red herring. Loss-making companies can have huge asset growth potential based on future expected income. There's a reason so many Americans buy English clubs and why they are comfortable with things like SCR (proxy for no relegation) and VAR (ad break potential). Add to that CC real estate potential, Fulham as part of a sporting investment portfolio, and this portfolio as a good way to develop the younger Khan for bigger business, and you have all you need to know. (NT) -- eganonoa, Thursday, May 21, 08:50:08am (244.190.5.85.dynamic.cust.swisscom.net/85.5.190.244)
- Spend aside, much to do with quality and timing and first choice achieved in good time not final hours signing of make do for appearing to be willing. (NT) -- Eerwah, Thursday, May 21, 09:33:01am (116-251-29-183.pool.activ8me.net.au/116.251.29.183)
- Thofokoz -- Why not?, Wednesday, May 20, 11:19:44pm (82-132-232-10.dab.02.net/82.132.232.10)
Tonda Eckert in immediately when Saints sack him.
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- Europa League Final. -- Old Timer., Wednesday, May 20, 09:40:32pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
Where were Freiburg in 2010 when you needed them.
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- Unai Emery........5 Europa League Wins!! Take a bow. (NT) -- GA, Wednesday, May 20, 10:02:06pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Precisely 👍 (NT) -- Another Old Timer, Wednesday, May 20, 10:32:15pm (133.93.146.217.baremetal.zare.com/217.146.93.133)
- We came back up a year before Villa and have not done much since…. (NT) -- Stand Still Sid, Wednesday, May 20, 10:55:13pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- Germany? (NT) -- Appers, Thursday, May 21, 01:08:19am (NoHost/134.65.131.103)
- Exactly, sickener... maybe that gipsy curse legend is true after all... (NT) -- Rupert, Thursday, May 21, 09:11:48am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- Re: Europa League Final. (NT) -- Champ League exit A Madrid in the Final was wrong., Thursday, May 21, 09:30:39am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Excellent Article by Sammy James -- Mickey, Wednesday, May 20, 06:49:29pm (host81-141-115-196.range81-141.btcentralplus.com/81.141.115.196)
on the Fulhamish Website, describing what many Fans are currently feeling ( ironic to ‘That Fulham Feeling’ spearheading STRenewals ). Apathy, DoF issues, David Daly /FST issues , the ‘Buck stopping with Khan ‘. All and more is touched on with how so many fans are feeling right now, not the armchair brigade so many of whom come on here with their lengthy post -match essays and anti-Manager narratives , whilst completely ignoring the ‘elephant in the room’. Silva much as so many have turned on him , is the lone figure trying to ‘Push’ the Club forward ; if not him who , Tony Khan Ali Mac, Our out of touch great leader ‘Mr’ Khan ??? Left to them we will be on a relegation slope sooner rather than later. How will any successor whatever his coaching ability work under such detachment?
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- Let’s have a competition. How many Mickey moaning epistles will he post before next season kicks off. Pathetic moron. (NT) -- Just asking, Wednesday, May 20, 07:15:15pm (NoHost/78.111.194.83)
- “..irresponsible nepotism…” Succinct. Says it all. (NT) -- Bad Boy, Wednesday, May 20, 07:15:53pm (NoHost/2.126.58.251)
- It is a good article and I doubt many would disagree with much in it. If Silva is to be believed (and I'm not sure I do) he's going into talks with the Board to negotiate certain unspecified changes. Good luck - whatever emerges won't be the sacking of TK. Beyond that though the motivation and tactics over the last few months has been awful and that is down to Silva. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Wednesday, May 20, 07:19:37pm (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- Referencing TK’s appointment to DOF a quite remarkable quote from our owner… ..”when I’m dead and gone I’m going to be leaving a lot of money. Why don’t you blow some of that while I’m alive.” (NT) -- Bad Boy, Wednesday, May 20, 07:32:03pm (NoHost/2.126.58.251)
- Re: Excellent Article by Sammy James (NT) -- David Daly where did he come from ?, Wednesday, May 20, 09:34:38pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Alot of people on here seem to have something against people who have done well in life. Are they Skiving From Home for the public sector? David's a lifelong Fulham fan. (NT) -- Rupert, Thursday, May 21, 09:14:12am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- Dear dear how about a bit of benefits porn as well.Laughable . (NT) -- HemelRog, Thursday, May 21, 09:18:58am (NoHost/109.180.156.25)
- My point is, since you've clearly missed it, that a multi millionaire isn't representative of the fanbase, and the suggestions he is, or he may make to the board could be far removed from what concerns the everyday punter. Priorities are different when money is no object. I applaud anyone who has done well in life, so your attempted jibe here is extremely misplaced. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, May 21, 09:20:46am (NoHost/90.241.79.67)
- Just to educate you a little.My wife was working from home as a medical secretary during Covid.The hours and effort she put in were incredible.Don’t judge everybody by your own standards. (NT) -- HemelRog, Thursday, May 21, 10:26:21am (NoHost/109.180.156.25)
- Silva... -- --, Wednesday, May 20, 02:22:28pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
According to A Bola, Fulham are pushing hard behind the scenes to convince Silva to renew his contract and stay at Craven Cottage. Also, the report describes the London club as effectively ‘pressing’ the manager for a decision, as they try to avoid losing him.
Importantly, the Portuguese newspaper claims Fulham are now prepared to “give Silva things they did not offer him last season”.
While the report does not go into precise detail, the suggestion is clearly tied to competitiveness and squad planning. It is also tied to the scale of the summer rebuild Silva wants before committing his future.
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- How many lightweight wingers will we be buying this Summer? (NT) -- Al, Wednesday, May 20, 02:37:09pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- The first thing he needs to insist on, which I'm almost certain he will, is the resigning of Palhinha either on a season's loan or permanent deal. We need a completely new central midfield for next season. (NT) -- Samuel, Wednesday, May 20, 03:15:04pm (NoHost/81.78.245.8)
- The past 2 seasons for Palhinha have been a disaster. Bayern ruined him, Spurs carried it on, not to mention the fractious end to his marriage. Still, at least he has millions in the bank. (NT) -- SCA, Wednesday, May 20, 04:26:39pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Another 30+ year old on massive wages, one day we’ll learn that’s not going to be the best way to operate for a mid table team with PSR. Also not deemed good enough for Portugal, de zerbi quite likes him though i think even with his huge issues of not being able to pass the ball forward effectively. (NT) -- Henry1879, Wednesday, May 20, 04:34:39pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Striker? Havent paid proper money for one since Mitro (NT) -- Waterboy, Wednesday, May 20, 03:36:02pm (NoHost/148.252.145.82)
- Danilo from Botafogo would be brilliant for us. Shame he’s wanted by elite teams (NT) -- Mumbles, Wednesday, May 20, 04:30:58pm (4e560b99.skybroadband.com/78.86.11.153)
- 2 seasons 8 goals 2 assists - Berge 0 goals 1 assist. (NT) -- FF, Thursday, May 21, 06:07:16pm (82-132-234-1.dab.02.net/82.132.234.1)
- Marco -- Dom(TO), Wednesday, May 20, 12:08:45pm (NoHost/31.94.26.111)
I wonder if Marco has demanded a full-time, Motspur-based DoF be brought in, before he agrees to sign his new contract. Obviously this would put Tony's nose out of joint, but he could be given a new title to appease him, 'International Head of Recruitment' or something similar. Marco probably feels that a new DoF, who he can sit down with each day to discuss players, targets, etc would massively benefit him and the club (which it undoubtedly would). Could be that there's someone available who he's worked with before and is pushing for the club to hire.
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- If Marco is getting an extra £8 million person then I'd say no. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Wednesday, May 20, 12:11:17pm (92.40.168.99.threembb.co.uk/92.40.168.99)
- I’m not sure Marco has much bargaining power, all available vacancies elsewhere appear to be filled and Ireola and Glasner still don’t have jobs. (NT) -- Jack, Wednesday, May 20, 12:22:16pm (82-132-220-246.dab.02.net/82.132.220.246)
- Highly doubtful. Who argues "I would like you to give me a more active boss!?" More likely he's trying for more commitments on transfers, timing and amounts. More control on his side vs the tripartite system in place. Lower buy-out clause if some club comes after him. But, as Jack says, his bargaining power is slipping away by the minute! (NT) -- eganonoa, Wednesday, May 20, 12:35:48pm (NoHost/172.58.181.107)
- It is about time Fulham had an experienced DOF.However I doubt Khan senior will sack his son. (NT) -- Depressed, Wednesday, May 20, 01:24:17pm (NoHost/95.145.251.178)
- Arsenal -- Ffc, Wednesday, May 20, 10:49:28am (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
The first Premier League Champions to win the league without
A single Red Card and without conceding a Penalty the entire season
Easy with a bit of help from your PGMOL friends
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- Hull or Boro =Awayday hell!!!! -- dddddddddddddddddd, Wednesday, May 20, 06:09:01am (ns565315.ip-54-39-133.net/54.39.133.108)
comon PL...or is it the FA?
who!!ever!! runs this mess that is the EFL!!!
why have you deprieved us the chance to away day at 'the moist' unseaside town that we all think of 'grate' its a dayout on the seaside!!
and given us A definate Away day at two towns 'that' again could be seaside away trips. But aren't that at all.
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- Hull is one of the most underrated away days going if you like getting a few classic pubs in before and after (NT) -- TSW, Wednesday, May 20, 06:14:01am (NoHost/31.94.32.129)
Rail engineering firms will be licking their lips in anticipation of Fulham's fixture list. (NT) -- MF, Wednesday, May 20, 09:00:07am (82-132-234-161.dab.02.net/82.132.234.161)
- Hull super place, Boro, was Hell on Earth and has got worse. (NT) -- Alphonso, Wednesday, May 20, 09:46:48am (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- Hull and Boro both absolute dumps ! (NT) -- Ted, Wednesday, May 20, 04:34:38pm (NoHost/90.206.9.38)
- Bournemouth -- Ffc, Tuesday, May 19, 09:22:03pm (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
Bournemouth’s work rate, aggression, pressing, pace of play
Puts Fulham’s team to shame
They deserve their European Tour next season
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- From top to bottom just a better run club. Dynamic, youthful, imaginative, positive on the pitch. 2 of the best teenagers in world football who buy into the manager, they sell players but he makes the team better. Decisive and clear off the pitch, no contract sagas, no managers flirting with clubs and holding the club to ransom. They are everything we could be and the first move to try and create something similar is to move on from silva ASAP. (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, May 19, 09:29:56pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Definitely (NT) -- Mitchell75, Tuesday, May 19, 09:31:07pm (host-80-42-15-140.as13285.net/80.42.15.140)
- Fair play I think they've been great all season especially when you consider the players they lost in the summer would love us to take a gamble on these type of players but with silva it won't ever happen another reason why I think he needs to leave painful seeing the two clubs who came up with us both having European tours whilst we celebrate 54 points lol (NT) -- ffc, Tuesday, May 19, 09:38:52pm (NoHost/217.216.60.216)
- Agreed. Bournemouth and Brentford have perfected art of transition from defence to attack. However, I’m quite sad that football is so technical now. No place for individual brilliance. My brother is defecting from Fulham after 69+ years to follow Uxbridge. I can’t say I disapprove. (NT) -- Tala, Tuesday, May 19, 09:46:44pm (NoHost/104.28.42.26)
- Re: Bournemouth, should make the khan's feel self reflective and slightly embarrased (NT) -- B&W4L, Tuesday, May 19, 09:51:03pm (NoHost/104.220.143.92)
- It’s not just us they put to shame though, it’s most of the league. Iraola is a great coach (NT) -- FB2, Tuesday, May 19, 11:54:03pm (2e406097.skybroadband.com/46.64.96.151)
- Last promotion was achieved with plenty of very entertaining one and two touch football all set aside for achieving elite level survival. Five back line adventure formation is now the way forward once the right squad is in place. Needs more investment and a very good youth set up + fresh scouting ideas please. If it takes brinksmanship to achieve so be it. (NT) -- Eerwah, Wednesday, May 20, 12:59:50am (customer.brseaus1.isp.starlink.com/168.140.253.143)
- That's because we failed to replace the ability, strength and aggression of players like Mitro and Palhinha. We're too soft in critical areas of the pitch. You can't replace power with ballet dancers and expect to progress. Central midfield and center forward was always the glaring weakness, even last season, but it was incompetently neglected in the summer window. (NT) -- Samuel, Wednesday, May 20, 02:19:45am (NoHost/81.78.245.8)
- I'm not arguing the general point as I tend to agree with it. But on the other hand, if we had of kept 11 men on the pitch againd Bournemouth and won, and beed bothered enough to beat Wolves, we would have been in that 6th spot ourselves, with a "winnable" game to come. Maybe the idiot Parked had a point about fine margins. (NT) -- GTS, Wednesday, May 20, 09:29:50am (24.206.100.60.netskope-rdns.com/24.206.100.60)
- And yet we should have taken at least 4 points off them. 1 up away and playing well we had our defensive 10 minute nightmare and of course at home we had the Joachim momement. (NT) -- Al, Wednesday, May 20, 09:50:13am (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- Re: Bournemouth (NT) -- I’m not sure we would’ve won with 11., Wednesday, May 20, 11:31:22am (NoHost/31.94.16.48)
- All true and well done them, but i find them absolutely obnoxious shithouses. They are absolutely filthy, niggly, horrible masters of the dark arts. Extremely effective, of course, but i cant stand them. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Wednesday, May 20, 11:35:43am (85-115-43-2.mailcontrol.com/85.115.43.2)
- Not sure anyone at Fulham knows what the dark arts are sadly (NT) -- Ffc, Wednesday, May 20, 01:19:24pm (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
- It’s because they play so aggressive, man to man all over the pitch, whereas, especially away from home, we just drop deep into our set 4-4-2 and don’t ever try and get in peoples faces. I really like watching B.mouth, they take risks, don’t just roll over in certain games and have loads of young, exciting, athletic players who you’d get excited about watching improve, must be great having 2 of the best teenagers in world football in attack. (NT) -- Henry1879, Wednesday, May 20, 03:10:12pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- How did they discover and buy Rayan (NT) -- Al, Wednesday, May 20, 04:01:59pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- All of the positive things you say can be absolutely true without their horrendous niggly, constant fouling, tugging, playacting, timewasting, goading opposition fans and players, and just generally acting like wankers. As I say, very effective, and good luck to them, but i think us and them are at completely opposite ends of the gamesmanship spectrum. We're naiive in the extreme, and they're proficient in it. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, May 21, 12:48:32pm (NoHost/90.241.79.67)
- Yep, checked stats against us, 21 fouls against our 12, 2 yellows against our 4! (NT) -- Al, Wednesday, May 20, 04:04:06pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- I agree yet as I see all the mid table teams that play in Europe struggle with their league form so in my opinion I’m glad we’re not getting into Europe next season (NT) -- Jt20, Wednesday, May 20, 07:45:03pm (NoHost/146.75.136.78)
- Southampton kicked out for spying, -- Observer, Tuesday, May 19, 06:53:20pm (NoHost/90.202.14.192)
nd Boro reinstated. One day the premier league will deal with their crooks
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- The one piece of good mews in those fst notes -- Same old story, Tuesday, May 19, 06:42:52pm (NoHost/148.252.148.196)
Is the confirmation that the club are going to continue using the old badge on kits as it had gone down particularly well with fans.
I suggested that this season was a tester - looks like i was right, and the test went well, despite the vile green colour!
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- Fulham growing increasingly confident Marco Silva signs. -- Harry123, Tuesday, May 19, 06:30:03pm (NoHost/84.66.28.214)
Tic-Tock
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- Silva -- P, Tuesday, May 19, 05:13:18pm (NoHost/90.210.24.210)
£8m & control of transfers
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- More control over transfers? I can understand if he's demanded earlier action in the transfer market, but if ESR, Bobb, Kevin and Andersen, for example, are his choices, then it would be extremely risky to give him greater say over transfer activity. Keep recruitment away from him and get a decent DOF. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, May 19, 05:27:48pm (NoHost/81.78.245.8)
- I can see Khan Junior resigning, and good riddance. Where this leaves Daddy K who knows. (NT) -- Chris, Tuesday, May 19, 05:39:19pm (cpc93370-hers8-2-0-cust318.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.22.61.63)
- It's Silva or Amorin. I know which one I would prefer.If I was Benfica and as such Fulham. He just can't stay. (NT) -- CB, Tuesday, May 19, 05:56:58pm (213-18-164-159.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.159)
- Silva is signing.. -- Facts, Tuesday, May 19, 04:30:39pm (185-165-243-143.hosted-by-worldstream.net/185.165.243.143)
..and has a bit more control but TK and Craig Kline in the background remain.
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- Re: Silva is signing.... now if he did re-sign .. it will bee totally pointless if he simply returned 'as if' ..As the past 2 seasons have been total borefests ... Marco would need to make some changes to his STAFF and also to show us 'its a new leaf' new era? Thinking MArco should return in june with a new hair color!! (NT) -- the blonde genius???, Tuesday, May 19, 04:45:32pm (ns565314.ip-54-39-133.net/54.39.133.107)
- He needs to leave, we are stale, get the bloke from Bus Stop in (NT) -- Alphonso the Incredible, Tuesday, May 19, 05:11:44pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- He'll always have the insurance of Saudi should other options close. But I guess it's about the sincerity of his intentions. If all this mystery and delay was only ever I tended to push the club forward with more meaningful recruitment and preparation, then fair enough. But if Silva has been stringing the club out to see if something better comes along, the chairman should withdraw the offer and move on. (NT) -- Samuel, Tuesday, May 19, 05:20:36pm (NoHost/81.78.245.8)
- Nothing will change until Fulham get rid of Khan junior and Kline (NT) -- Depressed, Tuesday, May 19, 05:27:40pm (NoHost/95.145.251.178)
- Silva -- Mickey, Tuesday, May 19, 12:54:11pm (host81-141-115-196.range81-141.btcentralplus.com/81.141.115.196)
currently is surely in his best bargaining position ever to ‘Push’ the Club forward into implementing ( let’s face it ) what most Fans know needs to be done . Namely a complete revamp of the Recruiting Team inc Head and Scouts. As much as he has preferred experience in players , I cannot believe he wouldn’t welcome working in tandem with people whose vision is to build a Squad for both now and long term leaning far more to the model of our close competitors who always seem to capably replenish their squads regularly as and when required. Were any alternatives to the likes of eg Andersen offered to him when Palace were demanding that ludicrous fee? Look at how they replaced him with someone both half the price and younger with better long term prospects and yes sell-on value . Most here feel the amounts paid for the likes of Kevin and ESR have yet to be justified , but were alternatives put forward by our recruitment team? I really do not believe Silva wants Total Control over targets , yet it is hard to imagine just what exactly the ‘greater’ control being offered will actually be . As for the alleged doubling of the salary , do they really think his achievements justify this or more than likely , is this the cost of what they hope will continue to keep the DoF and the yes-men happy as they continue to contribute so little . If Silva succeeds it’ll surely be good for his eventual successor to know they will be coming in to an established and successful set-up where they’ll be fully supported but not just in having empty funds thrown their way in the assumption that this will keep them happy .
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- Shut up TROLL. (NT) -- bill mittens, Tuesday, May 19, 02:13:44pm (host-92-21-211-157.as13285.net/92.21.211.157)
- Pretty pointless discussion - Silva is signing a two-year contract (tlll summer of 2028) with Benfica... (NT) -- Farewell, Tuesday, May 19, 02:19:45pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
- Another Mickey epistle on a subject that he does not have a clue about. (NT) -- Just saying, Tuesday, May 19, 03:34:26pm (NoHost/78.111.194.83)
- I want him gone. If he stays. He's taken the soft option. And he starts from scratch for me. And will be judged from signings' and game one. (NT) -- CB Please goz4er Marco, Tuesday, May 19, 06:13:43pm (213-18-164-159.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.159)
- All the B's??? We say FFCuk em! take the rest lads.. return fresh for another midtable league finish... -- 50cent, Tuesday, May 19, 12:28:18pm (ns565315.ip-54-39-133.net/54.39.133.108)
Sadly both Kevin and Rodrigo didn't make Ancelottis sqaud
and Steve Clarke ommits Tom.
All the while The Bs see Rayan and Thiago make the trip to Trump land.
Fulham do howver see 'record numbers attending the WC'
Does the 'expansion' help?
Or is it A sign of Fulham rising with Sander, Bobb, Lukic, Robinson and Diop all going on tour.
Will we end up with double figures going? Raul (does he count?_. Either way WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT to get this many to the World stage!
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- My prediction -- Alphonso the Incredible, Tuesday, May 19, 12:24:38pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
Again all the results will go in our favour and will will finish 10th behind Bus Stop & The Black Cats. Bus Stop will get European slot on goal difference. We will however finish above them up the road.
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- got that problem child? -- Danagerous Dan, Tuesday, May 19, 12:09:43pm (ns565315.ip-54-39-133.net/54.39.133.108)
No worries... Fulham Fc have that sorted!!!
So you follow the Fulham...But your son or daughter have chosen the Dark Side?
Well now its sorted!
You go to the Game, watch and enjoy.
Ah what about that 'problem child you still need to look after?'
Well for £180!!! FFC will watch them for you during and 'before and after' the game!!!
niceone Shaddy!
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- I hope I'm wrong, but -- Ken, Tuesday, May 19, 09:26:02am (33C63E8e.skybroadband.com/51.198.62.142)
Sadly I can see the Silva debacle carrying on for a while into the summer months.
Obviously, Silva is not happy at Fulham and wants things to happen according to his ideas and plans, from what we have seen so far I'm not sure I can agree to that although I do understand some of his frustrations with an owner and board who are not really football savvy, although good owners they have undoubtedly been. I can see this impasse drifting on until Silva gets his way or goes. I can see a scenairio where Mullins is made manager about the second week in August! Nothing augurs well for next season as things stand and with or without Silva I can see us being relegated next season. Personally I think Silva has run his race with us and there should be a parting of the ways with our grateful thanks, the way he has been in recent days I don't want him to stay. It seems the Khans can't see this or are unaware that anything is wrong. It all feels pretty dismal but I hope coming weeks prove me wrong.
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- His contract finishes at the end of June so the situation will have to be resolved by then . (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Tuesday, May 19, 09:33:52am (host86-136-186-42.range86-136.btcentralplus.com/86.136.186.42)
- Could definitely drag on. Clearly he was hoping that by now his stock he'd be a shoe-in for a better job. That hasn't happened and he has some thinking to do. He'll hold out as long as he can, use Benfica to drum up interest and put pressure on the club, and ultimately will settle for us only if he has to. The irony, of course, is that he's causing the exact situation he complains about with player signings, proving the point in why its so hard to get things over the line without overpaying. (NT) -- eganonoa, Tuesday, May 19, 09:34:23am (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- I very much doubt that Shad or Tony have a total understanding of the complex relationship dynamics that can exist between owners and the fans, but I'm sure that Ali Mac does understand what can happen, and could inform his paymasters. The tide of trust is at least at the cusp of turning against Silva. (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Tuesday, May 19, 09:43:29am (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- You don't have to agree with all the Khans do but the idea that they are naive, inexperienced and/or ignorant has to be nonsense - they've owned the club for more than a decade and seem to have made their considerable money honestly as far as we know. They will decide what they think is best if not exactly as the fans would wish but to protect and improve their investment. I think Silva will have signed or moved on by the end of the month. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Tuesday, May 19, 09:51:02am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- As his contract runs out at the end of June, it would be pretty lily-livered of our owners to allow it continue and to be honest they would get what they deserve if he eventually walks away after prolonging it even further. (NT) -- SCA, Tuesday, May 19, 09:53:56am (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Silva Signs new deal at Fulham. -- Harry123, Tuesday, May 19, 10:08:38am (NoHost/217.32.201.26)
- As Sunday's game is a dead rubber the conversations should be this week, expediting matters. Hopefully Marco likes what he hears. Some of the criticism has been bordering on the moronic, you have to be wary of the WUMs but quite frightening who I have to share my space with on match days. Bad season for injuries, factor in usual bad calls yet we still have every chance of reaching 50 points. Wake up and smell the coffee. (NT) -- Rupert, Tuesday, May 19, 11:33:55am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- Ironically I suspect you are a WUM, we have had below average injuries for the league, based on time lost, last season we had almost the lowest in the league, it’s arguably moronic to point to injuries for our inept end of season effort. Every team has injuries, spurs have lost 3 times as much time to us due injury and did you watch Arsenal away after watching Burnley last night or the wolves second half effort and think injuries are the issue. (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, May 19, 11:52:35am (NoHost/82.132.222.12)
- It's Rupert the reformer again, flying in the face of facts and reality. We had 3 first teamers at AFCON and did better without them. Muniz certainly wasn't missed. (NT) -- CB, Tuesday, May 19, 04:01:19pm (213-18-164-159.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.159)
- Our Penalty at Wolves -- Old Timer, Tuesday, May 19, 09:18:20am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
Says all you need to know about the Standard of Refereeing. Why is VAR even needed for those decisions.
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- I thought the referee looked terrified throughout. The look on his face when he was called to the screen was one of someone being called into the boss's office without notice. (NT) -- old codger, Tuesday, May 19, 09:26:18am (86-3-237-96.pon.virginmedia.net/86.3.237.96)
- Absolutely incredible that it wasn't given, defies belief that these people that earn £70k to referee cannot call that as a penalty. (NT) -- Jim©, Tuesday, May 19, 09:38:44am (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- Ref was dreadful, looked so scared about giving anything, I’m all for letting things go but he was missing such obvious fouls. The penalty he was looking right at it, only a couple of yards away, was incredible he didn’t give it live. Someone said this before, but thought the way we didn’t even really bother appealing or look that bothered reflected where our players and manager are at, half arsed and not committed at all. (NT) -- Henry1879, Tuesday, May 19, 09:59:27am (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Agreed. It was as big a stonewaller as you are evr likely to see. If the refereer couldnt see that he shouldn't be out there. And it took CAR so long he must have been looking for any reason not to give it, as it was us. The referee seemed clueless, but we have to put up with these buffoons every wek. They clearly have an agenda against some clubs which don't fit paymaster Sky's preferences. (NT) -- Rupert, Tuesday, May 19, 11:37:00am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
- I get the impression some referees see VAR as a safety net that means that they don't have to make big calls. Give a yellow and if a red VAR should correct it if you've cocked up (see Fulham v Bournemouth for example). (NT) -- Beano Reader, Tuesday, May 19, 11:47:02am (NoHost/82.132.239.10)
- Surely that was an out of control red card. Wouln't have made any difference mind. (NT) -- Alphonso the Incredible, Tuesday, May 19, 12:12:25pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- Muniz has scored 1 more goal than Leno!! Let that sink in.... -- Oh, Tuesday, May 19, 05:21:27am (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
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- zzzzzz (NT) -- And, Tuesday, May 19, 07:22:30am (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Leno has scored the same amount of goals as you...so you must be as good as him! (NT) -- Neil G, Tuesday, May 19, 09:24:27am (NoHost/62.64.164.110)
- 275 since he scored. Alanos remains quiet, having bagged his commision. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Tuesday, May 19, 02:25:50pm (85-115-43-2.mailcontrol.com/85.115.43.2)
- Tonight’s Game -- Ffc, Monday, May 18, 09:37:17pm (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
How is that not a Red Card for Arsenal….
VAR Arsenal’s best player this season
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- Re: Tonight’s Game (NT) -- TC Tottenham away comes to mind., Monday, May 18, 10:18:26pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Re: Tonight’s Game (NT) -- Goodnight VAR it’s Finished, Monday, May 18, 10:20:26pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- And still Arsenal can't score more than 1 goal - unless it's against Fulham. (NT) -- Samuel, Monday, May 18, 10:33:40pm (NoHost/81.78.245.8)
- Mbeumo hand ball says hold my beer! (NT) -- GA, Monday, May 18, 10:34:21pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Parker to West Ham, Nuno to Fulham and Silva to Porto… mmw -- Just visiting, Monday, May 18, 09:32:10pm (host217-44-71-84.range217-44.btcentralplus.com/217.44.71.84)
I think he’s actually quite a good manager but I really wouldn’t mind a progressive coach playing some high tempo football and I don’t think he’s that. We need some of that heavy metal football Salah was talking about… maybe we could get him in as a player/manager..?
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- No thanks even West Ham fans are blaming him for going down especially after the team and tactics he went with yesterday someone with ambition please (NT) -- Im out, Monday, May 18, 09:50:42pm (NoHost/147.93.215.170)
- Guardiola to Fulham / Marco to City (NT) -- Waterboy, Monday, May 18, 09:58:33pm (NoHost/90.242.31.142)
- I know I'll get shot down by some people, but I honestly think Thomas Frank is the best option to replace Marco. Available, still lives locally, knows the league and, I think, would get the most out of the likes of Kevin, Bobb and ESR (look at how he developed Mbeumo, Wissa and Schade). I wouldn't feel fearful of relegation with him in charge and think he would get us challenging for Europe again. (NT) -- Dom(TO), Tuesday, May 19, 09:09:03am (NoHost/62.56.72.0)
- Re: Parker to West Ham, Nuno to Fulham and Silva to Porto… mmw (NT) -- Nuno had 32 premier league matches to sort it out, Tuesday, May 19, 09:09:05am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Re: Parker to West Ham, Nuno to Fulham and Silva to Porto… mmw (NT) -- Thomas Frank another anthem binned., Tuesday, May 19, 09:10:57am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Doesn’t look like Mourinho can be confirmed at Real Madrid until early to mid June because of their President election. How will Silva string that out? -- SCA, Monday, May 18, 08:03:56pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
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- New Fulham manager...do we fancy any of this lot? -- Contenders, Monday, May 18, 05:44:10pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
Andoni Iraola, Marcelino Toral, Robert De Zerbi, Thomas Frank, Cesc Fabregas, Roberto Martinez, Paulo Fonseca, Frank Lampard, Pierre Sage, Brendan Rodgers, Brian Barry-Murphy, Sean Dyche, Julen Lopetegui, Kieran McKenna, Jose Bordalas, Gareth Southgate, Roger Schmidt, Robbie Keane, Jens Berthel Askou, Arne Slot, Eduardo Coudet, Russell Martin, Gary ONeil, Kevin Muscat, Craig Bellamy, Paddy McCarthy, Rui Vitoria, Ange Postecoglou, Kjetil Knutsen, Scott Parker, Erik ten Haag, Marcelo Bielsa, Michael Beale, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Jose Luis Mendilibar, Santos Thiago Motta, John Heitinga, Dino Toppmoller, Javier Alonso, Ruben Amorim, Gennaro Gattuso, Slaven Bilic, Adi Hutter, Mark Robins, Patrick Vieira, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, Lee Carsley, Mauricio Pochettino, Carlos Carvalhal, Michael Carrick, Sergio Conceicao, Rui Borges, Ralf Ragnick, Bo Svensson, Steve Cooper, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Enzo Maresca, Jesse Marsch, Liam Rosenior, Henrik Rydstom, Bruno Lage, Carlos Corberen, Steven Gerrard, Ralph Hasenhuttl, Pedro Martins, Marco Rose, Igor Tudor, Sam Allardyce, Inigo Perez, Edin Terzic, Steve Clarke, Michael Skubala, Thomas Tuchel, Derek McInnes, Roy Hodgson, Danny Rohl, Roy Keane, Alvaro Arbeloa, Vitor Pereira, Julian Nagelsmann, Ronald de Boer, and Wilfried Nancy.
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- None. So you’ve wasted your time on that lot. (NT) -- Just saying, Monday, May 18, 05:52:46pm (NoHost/78.111.194.83)
- Andoni Iraola would be an incredible appointment but I'd imagine he has bigger clubs circling. (NT) -- Samuel, Monday, May 18, 05:57:31pm (NoHost/81.78.245.8)
- You left out Kit Symons and Felix Magath (NT) -- Peabody Boy, Monday, May 18, 06:35:37pm (NoHost/195.38.66.146)
- Thiago Motta please. No idea how he has not got another job yet (NT) -- ASPT, Tuesday, May 19, 08:58:10am (NoHost/1.145.80.140)
- The case Against Marco! -- dfs, Monday, May 18, 05:41:58pm (ns5023939.ip-148-113-162.net/148.113.162.142)
many claim (ED~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~) past tense! that Marco improved players...
but 'ask' yourselves 'has any player improved these past 2 seasons???
TC prime example? We see players he was previously 'better than' like McGinn continue to score goals in the Prem and also Grealish, still doing the biz even at Everton (assist king>).
But TC may still control games... 'his' Goals and Assists have all dried up.
Muniz. enough said. massive regress!
Jedi now back to Scott Parker form, same for Andersen, Reed. All playing like Parkers PL season>?
Bob and Kevin Not even Bobby Reid standards?
Was it Boa who did the 'coaching'? Questions?
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- If Silva leaves -- woodman, Monday, May 18, 02:33:16pm (NoHost/57.140.20.60)
Would he get a round of applause on his return? I would hope so - bear in mind people were talking him up as one of our best ever managers only a couple of months or so ago. He has provided us more joy than despair and has had to deal with the nonsense above. Hope he gets a good reception sunday too though suspect the lap of appreciation will be quite muted!
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- I'm very much in the 'hope he doesn't renew' camp now, but would very much applaud him and thank him for his efforts. So i think his reception would be fine. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Monday, May 18, 02:47:41pm (NoHost/90.241.79.67)
- Even though I think now is the right time to cut ties, he deserves a standing ovation for what he transformed this club into from the moment he arrived. Those first two seasons were especially memorable and among the most enjoyable I’ve experienced as a Fulham fan (NT) -- Ibizaaaaaaa, Monday, May 18, 02:49:48pm (NoHost/161.12.62.42)
- Definitely. Because it would mean he is returning with Benfica. And if we were playing them, I'd assume we'd be in Europe so I'd be very happy and excited and would probably clap anything!! (NT) -- Freddie Fulham, Monday, May 18, 02:53:03pm (host81-133-110-86.in-addr.btopenworld.com/81.133.110.86)
- “….you need to be calm in this moment to address many, many things…..” Player recruitment and contracts for starters. Pretty obvious he’s not entirely happy with decisions made upstairs. (NT) -- Bad Boy, Monday, May 18, 03:01:01pm (NoHost/2.126.58.251)
- Definitely, things may have soured of late but that doesn’t detract from his overall record as manager. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Monday, May 18, 03:09:03pm (82-132-220-123.dab.02.net/82.132.220.123)
- Yes. He's leaving on reasonably poor terms, but that tends to be forgotten over time- Dempsey, Zamora. (NT) -- HE, Monday, May 18, 04:20:07pm (lewi-28-b2-v4wan-170336-cust618.vm4.cable.virginm.net/82.7.38.107)
- I will definitely applaud him. Has put us on track to be a genuine perennial PL club. Also the change in transfer to start recruiting younger players will see us in good shape in the future. I would still like to see him stay as I think he can get us into Europe. Who knows, but if he does go can the Khans be stupid enough not to have a replacement lined up in short order? (NT) -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Monday, May 18, 04:57:09pm (NoHost/176.248.211.130)
- Never underestimate the Khan’s stupidity….and indifference and negligence. (NT) -- Bad Boy, Monday, May 18, 05:18:40pm (NoHost/2.126.58.251)
- Yeah, let's never underestimate the Khan’s stupidity….after all they were the ones who stupidly hired Marco FFS.. (NT) -- TT, Monday, May 18, 05:40:36pm (NoHost/209.245.219.59)
- They also hired Meulenstein , Curbishley/Wilkins, Magath ( a real Masterstroke 🤡), Ranieri and of course their previous favourite ‘best ever ‘ Parker. Good grief what gives anyone the belief that they have a clue about who to replace Silva ?? Why do you think they are currently offering him such ludicrous ‘temptations’? (NT) -- Mickey, Monday, May 18, 05:50:25pm (NoHost/82.132.228.8)
- Let’s not forget TK’s mate….Craig Kline (NT) -- BB, Monday, May 18, 06:01:03pm (NoHost/2.126.58.251)
- Then if Silva does go and they get in a good enough replacement in a timely manner, I assume you will be straight on here praising them for the good business they have done. (NT) -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Monday, May 18, 06:16:32pm (NoHost/176.248.211.130)
- All that tells me is that they are learning or did you expect them to jump out of bed running? (NT) -- TT, Monday, May 18, 06:43:31pm (NoHost/96.93.86.134)
- You have to think that this a policy change by Shad who must be tired of spunking millions of pounds on Fulham. Marco likes his players "ready made", and the policy change is the main reason for moving in, if indeed he does. (NT) -- Ra's al Ghul, Monday, May 18, 06:35:42pm (NoHost/212.132.246.99)
- Of course. Unless he does or says something horrible on the way out the door, he's been a very good manager for us. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, May 18, 07:20:48pm (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- Marco Silva -- Same Old Story, Monday, May 18, 01:31:27pm (NoHost/90.241.79.67)
Is just that girlfriend isn't he?
You know, the girlfriend that was a bit overweight and lacking in confidence when you started dating, has spent 5 years losing weight and pretending she loves you, but now she's hot again, she's flirting with absolutely everyone she sees.
When you propose, she constantly says she'll think about it, without actually answering, and then she gaslights you and says you're not committed to the relationship.
Toxic.
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- Do you think we are getting close to F**K Off Marco Silva (Wa**er) Song?? (NT) -- H, Monday, May 18, 01:36:00pm (NoHost/185.69.145.87)
- I don't think this particular girlfriend is particularly hot. She just thinks she is, but everyone sees behind the ridiculous makeup, bleach blonde, straightened hair and baboon-botox lips. This is the kind of girl that flirts with everyone, gets rejected and ultimately settles for an unhappy, dull marriage. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, May 18, 01:41:17pm (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- The analogy is good. I would go on to add that after (s)he becomes more accustomed to you, her true nature comes to the fore... the same nature that he previously displayed with a former bow (namely Watford), where he stitched them up in favour of the Everton eye-flutterings... a very sad (and unnecessary ending to be honest). (NT) -- Straw Clutchers Anonymous, Monday, May 18, 02:04:31pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Re: Marco Silva💩 tman you have turned sour with 50 approached. You like all the other tfi wums now (NT) -- Fleebag, Monday, May 18, 02:27:51pm (NoHost/89.190.135.83)
- Many of the comments are bordering on rude about Silva. Our longest serving boss since Jezzard in the 50's/60s, I'm not sure he's deserving of the abuse he's getting. No comparison to Watford as he's had offers, knocked them back and is now the 6th longest serving manager in the top leagues in Europe. It's not like we haven't performed under him either. We've fallen off badly agreed, but we spent the second least in transfer window (and bottom 2 over last 4 seasons). Maybe he want's guarantees? (NT) -- Jim©, Monday, May 18, 02:29:38pm (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- How many guarantees do you need? £8m a year? If true he has been guaranteed as much as is possible already. What more could they offer? He's been great but, this debacle has soured the club and fans, (NT) -- TF, Monday, May 18, 02:36:58pm (NoHost/23.90.184.8)
- I mean you're just throwing out statistics that are just plain wrong. Our net transfer spend over the last 4 seasons is higher than a third of the teams and comparable with another 3 or 4. We've also spent more on salaries than half the league. He's been backed better than any manager in our history. Fine, if you think he's done an amazing job for that - but you don't need to pretend he's done so on a shoestring. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/premier-league/fuenfjahresvergleich/wettbewerb/GB1 (NT) -- Same Old Story, Monday, May 18, 02:44:28pm (NoHost/90.241.79.67)
- He’s been generously backed with funds and in his choice of player , but how about a System that identifies talent which he can further improve and for far less than the fees thus far spent . There are more ways of backing than just supplying funds to whoever your Manager fancies . Maybe Silva likes the freedom because he knows the Club won’t come up with any alternatives . £8 million ( allegedly ) to allow the same set up to continue!!! (NT) -- Mickey, Monday, May 18, 02:57:22pm (host81-141-115-196.range81-141.btcentralplus.com/81.141.115.196)
- Well you added net spend, I didn't. Is net spend fair, is it the manager's remit to birng money in? Agreed on salaries, that's my bugbear in a way- Andersen/Leno, too much for the value they give is. (NT) -- Jim©, Monday, May 18, 03:10:54pm (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/premier-league/einnahmenausgaben/wettbewerb/GB1/plus/0?ids=a&sa=&saison_id=2022&saison_id_bis=2025&nat=&pos=&altersklasse=&w_s=&leihe=&intern=0 (NT) -- Jim©, Monday, May 18, 03:11:31pm (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- Arsenal had our pants down. Sold us a pup (a very expensive one at that) Leno was on mega wages at Gunners so they flogged him off to us. Then they bought Reya, a better ‘keeper and paid him significantly less than Leno. (NT) -- Bad Boy, Monday, May 18, 03:31:52pm (NoHost/2.126.58.251)
- Seriously? Of course net spend is a (THE) sensible metric. If you have a manager who has seen 100m of players sold to fund 100m of players coming in, or a manager who has had to sell no one, but has brought in 100m of players, who has recieved more backing? Gross spend is an absolutely meaningless statistic. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Monday, May 18, 03:37:28pm (NoHost/90.241.79.67)
- Net spend is the whole show! The reason we had such a high net spend is because we rarely sold anyone. And you will recall how much of a big deal he made about having to sell Mitro and Palhinha. And how much he demands Premier-league proven and experienced players vs younger investments. The man has been hugely backed and with players that each time he's taken credit for ("I pushed for him...") yet is constantly whinging in public. Whether he stays or goes he needs an attitude adjustment. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, May 18, 07:15:19pm (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- You could have made this point without resorting to misogynist tropes. It’s 2026, this is just embarrassing. Do better. (NT) -- Fulham Lillies, Monday, May 18, 04:31:12pm (unn-37-19-211-38.datapacket.com/37.19.211.38)
- I feel like you have reopened an old scar here. Do you want tell me more about this relationship? ; ) (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Monday, May 18, 07:40:59pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Mourinho to Real Madrid confirmed -- Dom(TO), Monday, May 18, 11:05:53am (NoHost/62.56.72.0)
Marco to Benfica announced in the next couple of days I reckon.
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- Whoosh! (NT) -- Keep up., Monday, May 18, 11:28:18am (NoHost/176.56.39.199)
- Marco’s post game quotes yesterday suggested he will stay if the club makes changes to how we recruit - “I said I’m going to meet with the board, we are going to analyse, we are going to say some important things which will be crucial to the club’s future in the way I want the club to move. “And after (that), the decision is going to be made" (NT) -- THS, Monday, May 18, 11:54:37am (watf-14-b2-v4wan-174458-cust946.vm45.cable.virginm.net/213.106.139.179)
- Re: Mourinho to Real Madrid confirmed -- Harry123, Monday, May 18, 12:06:20pm (NoHost/217.32.201.26)
- Its not about what he has or hasn't said. The football has been dire in 2026. Backwards, sideways, no shots and at a tepid pace. His team selection, his tactics, his responsibility. (NT) -- Lap of honour, more like a lap of silence, Monday, May 18, 03:27:59pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Silva. -- HemelRog, Monday, May 18, 10:47:25am (NoHost/109.180.156.25)
I know it’s been done a zillion times but what is everyone’s position on Silva at the end of the season.Didn’t think I would ever say this but I think his time is up.He is really starting to wind me up.It’s not especially the football but his weird attitude.Might obviously be stuff we are not aware of but take some fcuking responsibility.Careful what you wish for I know but time to twist for me.
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- I don't care i just want him gone. And then we should pile everything into getting Ariola. Everyone wins. Silva can go off to his magical dream job, and we can get a manager who actually bothers to try and win a game now and then. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Monday, May 18, 11:00:34am (NoHost/90.241.79.67)
- I've gone from a big Silva advocate to just wanting him gone. I hope the club have appropriately conducted a search for a replacement. (NT) -- HE, Monday, May 18, 11:04:26am (lewi-28-b2-v4wan-170336-cust618.vm4.cable.virginm.net/82.7.38.107)
- I'm a huge fan and admirer of Silva and what he has done for the Club, and I am conscious of being careful what you wish for...but his attitude and the utter rubbish we have played since Southampton has made me think all parties need a change. (NT) -- GTS, Monday, May 18, 11:05:40am (24.206.100.60.netskope-rdns.com/24.206.100.60)
- Re: Silva. (NT) -- Marco’s plan all along become unpopular., Monday, May 18, 12:14:59pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- I've never liked his constant team changing both between and during matches. I couldn't take another season of that and would definitely be selling my seat on the exchange more often than I do now. There are other reasons as well. It definitely feels like a change at the helm is needed. If he stays we will get more of the same. (NT) -- Hammersmithender, Monday, May 18, 12:30:32pm (NoHost/31.94.74.121)
- I think he has got all he can from an average group of players. Goals within the side are going down each season which suggests losing Raul would be a major blow if we arent replacing him. Wilson is an odd one as in theory his goals have kept us up but previoud 2 seasons he has done barely anything and hasnt really contributed to us since February. Just wondered if his flash in the pan 6 months is over anyway (NT) -- Waterboy, Monday, May 18, 12:46:38pm (NoHost/90.242.31.142)
- Totally agree Hemel. He is treating the Club with contempt unless there are other factors eg transfers. No excuse for the rubbish on the pitch though! (NT) -- Simmering, Monday, May 18, 12:50:26pm (82-132-212-37.dab.02.net/82.132.212.37)
- Sums it up for me. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, May 18, 01:42:54pm (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- Seems the position held by a barrel-load of us (me included) who entered 2026 hoping he'd be extending his contract and giving us a better than previous second half of the season. (NT) -- b+w g., Monday, May 18, 02:06:36pm (host86-190-202-225.range86-190.btcentralplus.com/86.190.202.225)
- I’m Les concerned about his attitude. It’s his football I’ve had enough of. I think he has taken us as far as he can. I don’t think we will get better chances for Europe last season and this. He failed both times miserably. Time to give someone else a chance but I have little confidence in the Khan’s getting the appointment right. (NT) -- The Drobe, Monday, May 18, 06:21:09pm (host109-152-222-124.range109-152.btcentralplus.com/109.152.222.124)
- Oscar Bobb -- HE, Monday, May 18, 10:42:34am (lewi-28-b2-v4wan-170336-cust618.vm4.cable.virginm.net/82.7.38.107)
Hasn't bagged either a goal or an assist in the premier league since January 13th 2024.
He also has 1 career goal in 38 league appearances.
I hope he can have a Raul Jimenez level turnaround, because his productivity is bloody awful.
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- I thought he started looking very useful at the beginning of the second half yesterday - some lovely combinations with Castagne, looking livelier than the rest of them and as if he might make something happen. At which point of course Silva took him off! (NT) -- JamieR, Monday, May 18, 11:03:17am (82-132-214-7.dab.02.net/82.132.214.7)
- Question is knowing his poor stats at City and the fact he isnt really young anymore - what on earth possessed them to buy him? (NT) -- Waterboy, Monday, May 18, 12:48:37pm (NoHost/90.242.31.142)
- I’m sure he got an assist against Spurs for the Wilson goal (NT) -- THS, Monday, May 18, 01:55:58pm (watf-14-b2-v4wan-174458-cust946.vm45.cable.virginm.net/213.106.139.179)
- Michael Salisbury -- Rupert, Monday, May 18, 10:39:09am (NoHost/90.193.225.167)
How many more times? If you're not up to the job you get fired - it's really that simple. Funny how he always seems to side with the Big 5.5.
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- Yesterday Reflections -- Old Timer., Monday, May 18, 10:25:52am (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
First half i thought we played well but probably lacked more directness in their box. 2nd half certainly didn’t do enough to win the Match and Wolves were content to play us on the break and we were unable to get behind them enough to win the Match.Being at the Match the complete frustration of our supporters on the ongoing Silva debacle which has completely ruined our end to the season.
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- One limited bright spark came from the fullbacks and Bassey. Robinson, still not sharp going forward looked like the man of old defensively. Castagne excellent going forward, proving the point, that his weakness is not his quality, but rather his inability to compensate for all Andersen's failings. Without Andersen he's good. Bassey showed why he's our No. 1 asset. We also saw, I suppose, how ESR can perform when Iwobi is wide left. Otherwise, nothing else good. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, May 18, 10:35:33am (NoHost/217.75.196.3)
- What really, really, really, really annoyed me yesterday -- Same Old Story, Monday, May 18, 09:12:30am (NoHost/90.241.79.67)
Was that last 20 minutes. It was like absolutely no one even considered that we might get into europe - let alone been notified by the bench that all of the results were going our way and a winner would possibly make us favourites for a place.
There was absolutely no urgency, whatosever. Just the same passing it around the backline - restarting with those pathetic short goal kicks, no rushing to get the ball back into play, nothing. It was absolutely baffling. It should have been a 'both centrebacks up top, long balls, keepers up for corners' last 5 minutes, but we kept on playing in the same, sterile, limp-dicked way. No shouting and hollering from the touchline, telling the players to pile forward.
A thoroughly predictable situation, of course, but once again, i left the ground furious. I can't get my head around the attitude at all, whether the players who surely must want the chance of playing in europe, or the coach, who, stay or leave (hopefully the latter) refuses to actually manage a match 'in-game'.
Our total wage bill is about 160m. Paying Silva the equivalent of 5% of that would be absolutely criminal. Please just let him go and bring in someone else who doesn't think he's better than us, Mr Khan.
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- Consider the conflicting interests though more games at Cc will have in the Game changer that is the Pier. Imagine paying £300 membership for the spa but then not getting access due to Thursday night football. (NT) -- Smash me burgers👍, Monday, May 18, 09:21:02am (NoHost/167.98.181.46)
- Said it during and after the game, the players and their performances are reflecting the manager. Lack of urgency, not fully engaged, no commitment going through the motions a bit, lack of any inspiration or fresh ideas. I’m the first to barrack players and they should absolutely take individual responsibility, but is it any wonder this is playing out when the manager, their boss and leader, is doing as I described, just go silva, you ain’t as good as you think you are. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, May 18, 09:43:28am (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- The lack of fire in the performances these past weeks - even as results elsewhere continually have kept us in it - reflect so badly that you cannot escape the interpretation that a change in coach is needed. Where has all that togetherness that characterized early Silva squads gone? (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, May 18, 10:01:14am (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- 100%. So maybe in their heart of hearts, the players don't actually want Europe? All the travel, extra games, more potential for injury, boring rehab etc - maybe the likes of Iwobi, ESR, Bassey think nah I'm living a perfectly happy life thank you, good wage, hanging out with my mates, consistently performing well enough to keep that going another year. Can you imagine the same lack of urgency if we were in danger of the drop i.e. something that might actually threaten to derail their careers? (NT) -- JamieR, Monday, May 18, 10:34:54am (82-132-214-7.dab.02.net/82.132.214.7)
- Re: What really, really, really, really annoyed me yesterday (NT) -- A quote from FAB on the present situation?, Monday, May 18, 12:09:21pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- How many of the recent games have been like that. credit to those that went yesterday. (NT) -- Flat and uninspiring., Monday, May 18, 03:32:33pm (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- Lets hope Silva is off to Benfica as the alternative could be he decides to stay for £8 Million a year on a 4 yr contract & gets sacked next season with his poor team selections & purchases having played the Club for mega million pay-off. -- Kentish Paul, Monday, May 18, 08:46:37am (97e26a57.skybroadband.com/151.226.106.87)
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- Big question -- old codger, Monday, May 18, 08:35:33am (86-3-237-96.pon.virginmedia.net/86.3.237.96)
It's understandable that fans want to know if Silva is going to stay. It seems to me that he will only make a decision when the Europe question is answered. We still have a mathematical chance of qualifying and so I don't think he will decide until after next Sunday.
He is in a position where he can make demands over player investment etc. that he hasn't been in before. He was obviously unhappy about the summer recruitment last year and understandably so. He is ambitious so I assume the question for him is "Is the club as ambitious as I am?".
Time will tell.
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- I dont care when its announced i just want him gone. Club are being taken for absolute mugs. (NT) -- Same old story, Monday, May 18, 08:47:18am (NoHost/148.252.157.115)
- 100% agree. Tails wagging the dog. (NT) -- Henry1879, Monday, May 18, 08:52:46am (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- At this stage, I agree also. Had he had a semblance of humility and at any point held his hand up and taken even a modicum of the share of the blame for underperformance in March, while criticizing the players and the club, or just made banal statements not attributing blame anywhere, I would be fine. But after five years, plenty of money spent on the player types he prioritizes, and hardly any players sold, those recent statements have not sat well with me. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, May 18, 09:54:57am (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- He has done nothing to get us into Europe. That was plainly seen at Wolves. If anything it’s the reverse. (NT) -- CB, Monday, May 18, 08:52:20am (213-18-164-159.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.159)
- If he did ask that question it would be the ultimate in irony. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Monday, May 18, 08:59:53am (host86-136-186-42.range86-136.btcentralplus.com/86.136.186.42)
- Silva doesn't want European football with Fulham. It's been abundantly obvious over the last 2 months. No consistency or urgency. Mostly dross, when an all out effort could have easily achieved top 8. (NT) -- Fkev, Monday, May 18, 10:01:35am (NoHost/57.133.213.87)
- wheres that racist joker SPIGS? -- DIOPPPPPPPP motm, Monday, May 18, 07:25:42am (ns565314.ip-54-39-133.net/54.39.133.107)
word to them wise
ITS them kiyan princes HONOURING DAY!!
find out moore why YOUR SICK JOKE was so inappropraite!
#knifecrime stop it!
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- Musings on the squad after yesterday’s shambles -- Surrey Bob, Monday, May 18, 07:19:04am (82-132-213-207.dab.02.net/82.132.213.207)
What a deflating end to a season that could have delivered so much, but has once again fizzled out to nothing due to the “Marco post March” syndrome. We desparately need a new manager with new ideas, no hard feelings but all good things come to an end and it’s time for him to move on now.
I’ve seen a lot of people talking about how great our squad is,I’m not so sure, some thoughts:
In the reply as apparently it’s too long to post.
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- THOUGHTS -- Surrey Bob, Monday, May 18, 07:23:12am (82-132-213-207.dab.02.net/82.132.213.207)
- You only get a set number of lines, so the blank lines between players is hurting you there. The sheer number of lines you needed for four replies indicates, to me, the strength in depth in the squad. Compare us to the likes of Bournemouth and Palace and our squad is significantly deeper, albeit with a weaker starting 11. That was clearly a conscious choice, as was Marco's desire to focus money on small, tricky wingers/AMs and centre backs over other areas. (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, May 18, 07:53:32am (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- Strategic -- Eerwah, Sunday, May 17, 11:58:25pm (customer.brseaus1.isp.starlink.com/168.140.253.143)
For many years in my experience, FFC operated hand to mouth. While far from perfect, Shad and Marco produced a more than reasonable outcome.
Latest "not yet committed until" statement is great news because owners investment could potentially improve in value at the hands of the football person.
DOF anomaly is one way for Shad delegating to vested interest hands keeping tabs on day to day matters while hoping to eliminate brown envelopes.
Lowering squad age has already started. Improvements to C.C. stands and academy facilities needs to be undertaken. Uncovering fresh new talent must become a priority with many more needs considered.
Merry go around managing football clubs is good for some head coaches bank balance but hardly satisfactory for personal wellbeing.
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- Kieron Bowie -- Don’t follow Italian football, Sunday, May 17, 11:25:23pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
Ex Fulham player scored a late leveller away at Inter Milan today. He scored away at Juventus too in a 1-1 draw to make it 2 goals in 3.
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- The Silva saga has gone on too long, he was offered a new contract months ago as was Harry Wilson. It's be a big mistake if the club offer £8 Million a year as he's been found out as average, we've not progressed under him since promotion, he should be given garden leave for our final game & given his P45 so to speak. Wilson & Mackintosh should go too, its been a feeble end to the season 'again'. -- Kentish Paul, Sunday, May 17, 09:59:37pm (97e26a57.skybroadband.com/151.226.106.87)
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- Silva on Status Post-Match -- eganonoa, Sunday, May 17, 09:33:11pm (cable-146-255-156-96.dynamic.telemach.ba/146.255.156.96)
“I will not say something if the decision is not made. What can I communicate to the people if I haven’t decided? I said I’m going to meet with the board, we are going to analyse, we are going to say some important things which will be crucial to the club’s future in the way I want the club to move. And after [that], the decision is going to be made. It is a moment for the club to address many things, it’s one of the most important summers in this football club.”
Well I hope it's going to be a frank discussion on both sides. Might be useful if he was able to have some reflection on his own performance.
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- Silva post match from Wolverhampton express and star -- Jack, Sunday, May 17, 09:22:40pm (NoHost/2.125.7.98)
I will not say something if the decision is not made,” the 48-year-old Portuguese said. “What can I communicate to the people if I haven’t decided?
“I said I’m going to meet with the board, we are going to analyse, we are going to say some important things which will be crucial to the club’s future in the way I want the club to move.
“And after (that), the decision is going to be made.
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- Silva's gone...Benfica. -- k, Sunday, May 17, 07:48:59pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- For what it's worth...The Sun reporting that Silva to Benfica is done deal... -- k, Sunday, May 17, 07:40:23pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
It quotes the Portuguese press as sources...
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- Any ex-pro will tell you if players think a manager is leaving they will take their foot off the gas. -- k, Sunday, May 17, 07:33:38pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
The players know Silva is leaving, have done for a while, and hence the lacklustre performances for quite some time.
The indecision of Silva (and the club, to be fair) have cost us European football next season.
The players are good enough, the dressing room atmosphere is rotten at the moment, no commitment, no drive.
Even if Silva decided he wanted to stay I honestly don't think there's any way back for him now.
Sad because I used to like Silva, but I, like many others I think, just want him out now. The club is stale and needs a refresh...
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- Our squad -- Ffc, Sunday, May 17, 07:26:51pm (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
Whatever you think of Silva or this season
The squad we have at this moment in time is predictable, slow, uninspiring
sideways backwards tippy tappy rubbish without an ounce of fight, passion,aggression … zero creativity from midfield and for most of the season not a lot of threat in front of goal. An ageing squad.
We are a hard watch at the moment…. And look bang on a relegation team next season if Silva’s here or not.
Sad times
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- Should have core-ish of something decent but goals obvs a massive issue. Pepi (if coming) doing some v heavy lifting. Clutching at straws but reckon sess a massive miss in this run in. So much more creativity and threat when he's playing. (NT) -- Superfly, Sunday, May 17, 07:37:04pm (31-221-15-122.cust-31.exponential-e.net/31.221.15.122)
- Totally agree , and nowhere more so than in final 1/3rd. We’ve been playing with only 1 Capable Striker as the other option sadly has offered almost nothing since his return . Those earlier Stats put up , were they any better for those Players at their previous Clubs ? The 3 ‘B’s all have better squads than us , as do the likes of Palace and Forest . We might have more flair players than them ( highly debatable ), but yes the money spent on our Marquee Signings have still to be justified . (NT) -- Mickey, Sunday, May 17, 07:42:08pm (host81-141-115-196.range81-141.btcentralplus.com/81.141.115.196)
- Shared Opinions ?? -- Mickey, Sunday, May 17, 07:10:09pm (host81-141-115-196.range81-141.btcentralplus.com/81.141.115.196)
I doubt very much that our Owners share your frustrations . How much longer will they keep this ridiculous salary offer on the table for him ? I would hazard a guess that their desire to keep him is as strong now as it always has been . Doubling his Salary and giving him ‘greater control’ smacks of utter desperation , which all these latest displays are unlikely to reverse . We can all come on here and berate him for ‘treating the Club in this manner’ , but not only do they continue to allow him to do so but simultaneously strengthen his position even more with their ludicrous offers. The right thing to do would be to insist he give his decision before next Sunday’s Game , preferably by tomorrow .
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- I would have been really upset to lose Silva after the Chelsea home game since then apart from a few flashes we are boring rubbish. I will be upset if he stays now. (NT) -- Simmering, Sunday, May 17, 07:16:55pm (host31-53-230-62.range31-53.btcentralplus.com/31.53.230.62)
- Like everyone else on this board you do not have a clue what is going on behind the scenes or what offers are actually on the table. All speculation. When something happens it happens so until then crawl back under your rock. (NT) -- Just saying, Sunday, May 17, 07:34:44pm (NoHost/78.111.194.83)
- Tony loves Craig again, not Mickey. (NT) -- Mickey is heartbroken all over again!, Sunday, May 17, 09:38:25pm (NoHost/74.80.181.158)
- Can't think of a worse season..... -- Mr Kurkuruza, Sunday, May 17, 07:01:34pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
Fulham missed out on Europe, birth town team Barnet missed play offs by 2 points, team where I grew up (Cockfosters) lost their play off final last week and the FA Vase Final today, Hearts robbed of the SPL trophy, and Spurs going to escape relegation. In fact looking at all the divisions there's hardly a promotion or relegation I give a toss about. Never known a season quite like it.
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- Silva hasn't actually made a case that we should be offering a staggering £8 million quid renewal -- Alex, Sunday, May 17, 06:49:05pm (NoHost/109.79.10.90)
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- Some statistics to cheer everyone up -- Button, Sunday, May 17, 06:47:52pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
Berge - 38 games, 1 assist, 0 goals
Lukic - 30 games, 2 assists, 2 goals
King - 37 games, 2 assists. 2 goals
ESR - 42 games, 0 assists (!), 5 goals
Bobb - 15 games, 0 assists, 0 goals
Chukwueze - 25 games, 4 assists, 3 goals
These numbers are truly absolutely pitiful.
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- Silva -- Depressed, Sunday, May 17, 06:41:11pm (NoHost/95.145.251.178)
Said to have commented he has not made a decision if he will leave Fulham. If I was the owner I would be tempted to say you have had enough time to come to a decision. Goodbye.
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- Legend of the Match vote? -- FF43, Sunday, May 17, 06:21:09pm (host-80-46-1-168.as13285.net/80.46.1.168)
More like Leg End of the match. What a disgracefull display of none football by a team pretending to get into Europe. Silva has got to go. His summer buys plus Bobb are a complete waste of money not fit for purpose, throw in ESR and you complete the most ineffective bunch in the PL.
With Silva at the helm next year we will be in the same position as Wolves are in now, something to look forward to.
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- Why hasn’t their been a statement about Silva’s situation utter contempt for the fans and the club -- Button, Sunday, May 17, 06:04:43pm (nmal-23-b2-v4wan-169190-cust1261.vm24.cable.virginm.net/80.5.116.238)
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- A Sad Truth -- CHB, Sunday, May 17, 05:39:01pm (host109-157-101-150.range109-157.btcentralplus.com/109.157.101.150)
Silva has been an excellent manager. At the PL level he’s made a good deal from a bunch of journeyman players, but, in the final analysis, when the chances presented themselves to get to Wembley or into Europe his teams have failed every time. Tirana was better resourced so in that respect Silva deserves to be ranked with him but IMHO definitely behind Hodgson.
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- Where was the urgency with 10 minutes to go we spent an age over taking a throw and the free kick was a minute and a half, no players bomb ing forward no long kicks the same sideways passing our best chance was berges header we hardly threatened them at this point I can't tell if it's the manager or the players what an actual shitshow this club has become, being held to ransom letting our rivals get Europe and failing to beat an already relegated team I'll be amazed if we stay up next season -- embarrassing, Sunday, May 17, 05:17:31pm (NoHost/217.216.60.7)
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- Thirty big ones? -- Greenpole, Sunday, May 17, 05:14:10pm (82-132-234-11.dab.02.net/82.132.234.11)
The greyhound is absolutely useless, run the damn hound at the 4:35 at romford might actually do something.
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- Did Muniz touch the ball the first half? -- FF, Sunday, May 17, 05:13:35pm (82-132-214-129.dab.02.net/82.132.214.129)
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- P A T H E T I C -- JK68, Sunday, May 17, 05:09:30pm (NoHost/148.252.146.91)
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- Conference League -- TBF, Sunday, May 17, 05:08:38pm (host86-149-153-174.range86-149.btcentralplus.com/86.149.153.174)
Results suggest every team is trying to avoid playing in this competition... Maybe it's a curse? Top of my head says it hasn't done much for Palace, Chelsea or West Ham
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- Who on earth do we keep out of this team for next season? -- Cutler 22, Sunday, May 17, 05:08:31pm (customer.sfiabgr1.isp.starlink.com/216.128.13.230)
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- Team reflecting the coach -- Henry1879, Sunday, May 17, 05:07:11pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
Maybe we shouldn’t be surprised, the same things that I thought when I watched that game was what I think is happening with silva and his situation. Not really committed, flat, uninspired, lack of fresh ideas, no dynamism or enthusiasm, an incredible ability to pass up opportunities when presented with them. We genuinely could have been playing in the champs league next season, Europe with even a half decent effort to the end of the season. This was against an atrocious team, one of the worst teams you’ll play in the league and we served up a big dose of mediocrity and have been for weeks now. Heard all the excuses going, injuries, sickness, we aren’t good away etc, players and manager need to take a long hard look at themselves, but I really believe they are reflecting what is going on off the pitch, lack of clarity and lack of commitment, it’s reflecting in these abject performances. If you’re boss isn’t committed to the cause and absolutely engaged in the here and now then is it any wonder the people who follow him aren’t.
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- 100% (NT) -- Superfly, Sunday, May 17, 05:08:56pm (NoHost/62.56.21.147)
- Absolutely. When Robinson stepped up to take the penalty, it seemed to me like a fully on-the-beach moment. Who cares about the result, let's get the player who has never scored in the Premier League a goal. Maybe I'm wrong about that particular instance, but we've not looked like having any ideas or fire for weeks now, even as, each and every week, the results fall in our favour. Very disappointing. (NT) -- eganonoa, Sunday, May 17, 05:18:22pm (cable-146-255-156-96.dynamic.telemach.ba/146.255.156.96)
- Harry Wilson... -- Dom(TO), Sunday, May 17, 05:05:26pm (NoHost/62.56.72.0)
... having a good laugh with Adam Armstrong on the pitch at full time after it had been confirmed that we'd missed out on a European spot. Great to see how much he cares.
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- Pathetic. Basically another loss with no goals from open play. Relegation squad. -- RR, Sunday, May 17, 05:04:05pm (NoHost/104.220.150.224)
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- Silva -- Depressed, Sunday, May 17, 05:03:06pm (NoHost/95.145.251.178)
Well perhaps the powers that be should put him out of his misery and tell him thanks but goodbye. Since we lost to Southampton in the by fielding an understrength team we have been rubbish.
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- Big up to the Wolves supporters for their appreciation of a former player, Jimenez. Most clubs would be jeering their ex players -- White Eagle, Sunday, May 17, 04:59:32pm (host86-165-230-187.range86-165.btcentralplus.com/86.165.230.187)
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- Goals -- Waterboy, Sunday, May 17, 04:59:26pm (NoHost/85.255.237.83)
Goals win games, we have drawn a blank in 6 of our last 10 games, only penalty today so you could class as 7/10
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- Just GO Silva... -- Sick of it, Sunday, May 17, 04:59:20pm (NoHost/82.132.230.100)
You're just stinking the place out now.
Awful performance. Playing like a championship team.
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- A total shambles -- View from the Riverside, Sunday, May 17, 04:58:23pm (NoHost/104.28.89.80)
Well we saw all of our attacking options today - £100m for Bobb, ESR and Kevin .. Muniz, Chuck, Iwobi, Wilson, King and Raul thrown in. Well we looked clueless up front against a relegated team … devoid of any cutting edge. What is the combined salary for that shower? Too slow too square and Muniz is awful. I can see us getting relegated next season unless we get a new manager and a rebuild. … no more excuses
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- I can see us going down with a new manager as well, there is no goals in the side and Wilson/Raul going leaves a huge hole (NT) -- Waterboy, Sunday, May 17, 05:00:44pm (NoHost/85.255.237.83)
- Piss poor subs, Cairney had to come on rather than Wilson. As for Muniz!!!!! (NT) -- Alphonso, Sunday, May 17, 05:00:59pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- Agree that we'll be in a relegation battle next season without a shake up. (NT) -- White Eagle, Sunday, May 17, 05:06:47pm (host86-165-230-187.range86-165.btcentralplus.com/86.165.230.187)
- Muniz was beyond useless today. He's basically a Brazilian Aiden Newhouse. (NT) -- Dom(TO), Sunday, May 17, 05:09:58pm (NoHost/62.56.72.0)
- Another shocking result. I think it’s time for a new manager. Silva has failed to take us forwards in the last 3 seasons. And imo we’ve wasted a lot of money on some bang average players. Not sure if that’s down to sopva or not, but we need a clear out and fresh direction on the summer. -- Hg, Sunday, May 17, 04:57:34pm (NoHost/31.94.32.58)
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- Brentford and Everton losing. Meanwhile, 2 shots from us in the second half with less than 10 to go..... -- Superfly, Sunday, May 17, 04:43:26pm (NoHost/62.56.21.147)
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- A small chance of europe and needing lots of luck all falls into place but we can't seem to do our job we really are an embarrassment silva needs to leave and someone who can't give these players a bollocking because this is a pathetic display (NT) -- Ungrateful scum, Sunday, May 17, 04:47:06pm (NoHost/217.216.60.9)
- Well that's that. Just not good enough. Thanks but time to go Marco (NT) -- Superfly, Sunday, May 17, 04:56:40pm (NoHost/62.56.21.147)
- I shall be glad when this season is over. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Sunday, May 17, 04:58:23pm (host86-136-186-42.range86-136.btcentralplus.com/86.136.186.42)
- I think our strip this season - and certainly of late - has encouraged pallid performances. Let us please revert to black shorts and socks ie 1975 Cup Final kit! (NT) -- Andrew in Bath, Sunday, May 17, 05:00:31pm (33C6D3d4.skybroadband.com/51.198.211.212)
- Another shocking 66 mins from Muniz -- Ffc, Sunday, May 17, 04:27:19pm (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
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- Such a calm penalty -- Well done Jedi, Sunday, May 17, 04:05:35pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
Welcome to the 1 premier league goal club alongside the likes of Tete, Bassey, Cairney, Lukic and….. Muniz?! Wait that can’t be right…..
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- !!!! Robbo thank god that risk came off -- CB, Sunday, May 17, 03:51:36pm (213-18-164-159.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.159)
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Gone 'soft' -- who dares wins, Sunday, May 17, 03:47:57pm (ns5020950.ip-148-113-153.net/148.113.153.96)
muniz mann up you them CF
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- Muniz is such a lucky charm. Whenever he starts I bet on the oppo and cash in!! -- MoreblanksthantheTA, Sunday, May 17, 03:33:11pm (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
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- Oh dear... -- ,,, Sunday, May 17, 03:27:48pm (NoHost/178.62.99.23)
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- Jesus it’s like watching paint dry -- Ffc, Sunday, May 17, 03:27:27pm (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
If this is most of our first team next year we’re in big trouble
Robinson…..🤦🏻♂️
Muniz ….. absolutely no movement at all in the box
Bobb… utter waste of money
ESR 💩
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- Once again why is silva still in charge? Muniz up top ESR starting? He doesn't care and neither does the board feel for the fans that went today -- Shameful, Sunday, May 17, 03:27:12pm (NoHost/217.216.60.3)
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- 1 Leno 21 Castagne 31 Diop 3 Bassey 33 Robinson 20 Lukić 16 Berge 14 Bobb 32 Smith Rowe 17 Iwobi 9 Rodrigo Muniz Substitutes 2 Tete 7 Jiménez 8 Wilson 10 Cairney 15 Cuenca 19 Chukwueze 22 Kevin 23 Lecomte 24 King -- CB, Sunday, May 17, 02:15:56pm (213-18-164-159.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.159)
👍Diop and Berge.
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- Andersen, got to get rid? -- Alphonso the Incredible, Sunday, May 17, 12:52:14pm (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
Given he single handedly lost us a FA Cup 1/4 final game and the must win Cherries game surely it's time for him to be shown the way out. IMHO had such a poor couple of seasons
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- Silva -- Harry123, Sunday, May 17, 11:37:21am (NoHost/84.66.28.214)
Silva will sign a new deal after the season.
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- with who? (NT) -- baz, Sunday, May 17, 11:41:01am (p57b47d5b.dip0.t-ipconnect.de/87.180.125.91)
- You keep saying this, what makes you so sure, where are you getting this information. (NT) -- SCA, Sunday, May 17, 12:31:54pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- Am I the only one sick and tired of this saga? (NT) -- Depressed, Sunday, May 17, 01:19:30pm (NoHost/95.145.251.178)
- I want to know before I renew my ST. A cunning ploy, me thinks. (NT) -- FF43, Sunday, May 17, 02:27:03pm (host-80-46-1-168.as13285.net/80.46.1.168)
- Silva is off to Benfica at season close. Overheard agents discussing deal..Hurriedly putting paperwork in place to push the go button immediately season ends. -- Octopeg, Sunday, May 17, 06:12:27pm (188.31.224.145.threembb.co.uk/188.31.224.145)
- Spare ticket for today -- ALM, Sunday, May 17, 08:51:27am (host86-169-60-193.range86-169.btcentralplus.com/86.169.60.193)
Leave contact details and meet at ground
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- Unconfirmed reports saying Silva has agreed to join Benfica. Makes sense, being overlooked for all the big Premier League jobs and needs to win something to progress his career. -- SCA, Sunday, May 17, 07:38:17am (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
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- Big shoes to fill. Unbeaten all season. Still only came 3rd. (NT) -- CB, Sunday, May 17, 09:47:30am (213-18-164-159.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.159)
- Appreciate what Marco has done for us but it’s annoying to hear him keep saying I haven’t decided what I’m doing next season but don’t worry I’m making plans with the board for the future. Sorry Marco, if your not here whoever takes over will have their own ideas. (NT) -- Jack, Sunday, May 17, 11:16:45am (82-132-220-200.dab.02.net/82.132.220.200)
- He's Benfica bound at end of season -- Octopeg, Sunday, May 17, 11:56:25am (92.40.171.108.threembb.co.uk/92.40.171.108)
- A big drop off for Marco here. Yes, Benfica will play in Europe, but rumours are it will be for just a 2-3 year contract at 50% of his current salary. And even that will be contingent on Mourhinho being offered the Real Madrid job! Desperate times for him. Incredible to think given how many jobs it looked like would be available this summer. Now Iraola to Palace! Glasner, Maresca without jobs. A bunch of managers likely becoming available after the World Cup. (NT) -- eganonoa, Sunday, May 17, 12:05:21pm (NoHost/159.26.106.72)
- Inside -- FF, Sunday, May 17, 12:27:48pm (82-132-212-75.dab.02.net/82.132.212.75)
- Unconfirmed reports, eh? (NT) -- Observer, Sunday, May 17, 01:23:29pm (NoHost/90.202.14.192)
- Alonso close to joining Chelsea, Pereira being offered a 4 year contract at Forest. Looks like Benfica or bust at a reported half the salary Silva’s on. Might re-sign after all. -- SCA, Saturday, May 16, 08:40:57pm (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
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- That’s nice of him. (NT) -- HemelRog, Saturday, May 16, 09:08:31pm (NoHost/109.180.156.25)
- Long past caring on this ongoing saga. (NT) -- Depressed, Saturday, May 16, 09:29:01pm (NoHost/95.145.251.178)
- Couldn’t care less anymore to be honest …… maybe a change would be for the best (NT) -- Ffc, Saturday, May 16, 10:10:31pm (97e1e33c.skybroadband.com/151.225.227.60)
- Playing devils advocate. Could it be Fulham that are stalling offering Silva a new deal as they want europe instead of it being Silva holding out on us? Personally though I would’ve been chuffed had he signed up months ago but the more it’s dragged on the more it feel’s like an unhealthy relationship. He”s been eyeing up someone better and now it’s now created a lack of faith/trust amongst us fans and we now need to end the relationship and move on. (NT) -- Mumbles, Sunday, May 17, 06:53:09am (NoHost/90.200.222.173)
- Following City win. 8th gets you into Europe -- CB, Saturday, May 16, 05:39:09pm (213-18-164-159.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.159)
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- Celtic vs Hearts -- Old Timer., Saturday, May 16, 03:23:32pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
Celtic’s 2nd Goal wasn’t the Goalscorer offside in the initial build to the Celtic goal? Or are their different rules regarding offsides.
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- Silva -- woodman, Saturday, May 16, 02:11:43pm (NoHost/46.31.84.144)
If Silva had announced he was going and we had had the recent flat results, would fans have said he shouldn’t have announced it….
Granted worked at Bournemouth as they are well run and had a succession plan, Palace not so much as they turned on Glasner (tho granted now in a final).
Just a thought.
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- I think he’s been keeping his options open, though they may now be narrowing to Benfica, For me it’s the club that should (if they haven’t done so already) be giving Silva a deadline to make his mind up, after which we start the search for his replacement. Needs to happen very soon in my view. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Saturday, May 16, 04:49:44pm (host86-136-186-42.range86-136.btcentralplus.com/86.136.186.42)
- Palace fans barely turned on glasner, was his comments that they did, nothing to do with his decision and now they’re in a final, ask any palace fan and they’ll say he’s their best ever manager and him saying he’s leaving has brought clarity, stopped speculation and enabled all to know where they stand and to plan. I agree with Bexhill, club should have set a deadline (before now) and been stronger, sign it or we move on, we are better than a backup and he is a mid tier prem coach. (NT) -- Henry1879, Saturday, May 16, 08:47:45pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Callum Osmand -- FB2, Saturday, May 16, 02:09:54pm (2e406097.skybroadband.com/46.64.96.151)
Just come back from injury and on for last 16 of Celtic v Hearts
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- Re: Callum Osmand, yes another academy player not good enough for Silva but Muniz is. (NT) -- FF43, Saturday, May 16, 02:20:23pm (host-80-46-1-168.as13285.net/80.46.1.168)
- Crossed for 2nd goal and scored the 3rd (NT) -- FB2, Saturday, May 16, 02:32:45pm (2e406097.skybroadband.com/46.64.96.151)
- Fix. Game hadn't finished. It was either 2-1 and the ref blew before the third goal was scored. OR they scored and Hearts need to be allowed to kick off which they weren't. Outrageous. (NT) -- Scottish game as corrupt as Premier League, Saturday, May 16, 02:41:21pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
- Shades of derby v Fulham.... (NT) -- Jim©, Saturday, May 16, 03:07:08pm (host109-158-226-121.range109-158.btcentralplus.com/109.158.226.121)
- Vision -- Eerwah, Saturday, May 16, 03:55:24am (customer.brseaus1.isp.starlink.com/168.140.254.207)
At this point in time an old team with very little to play for. Historically dwelling between top two divisions with sometime a dabble of lower depths while never a significant trophy or a top of open bus celebration.
Oldest professional football club in London on the banks of river Thames, just keeps rolling along.
Thank you Mr. Silva but now best to part company and try to further lower squad age, inject will to achieve from hungry ambition and energy within limitations possible of sub 30k gate.
Wishful owner and fans perhaps deserve each other. For my part, truly abide by my choice forever. Still hoping one day maybe it will happen.
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- Had at least one top of open bus celebration...when we won Division One in 2001 under Tigana... (NT) -- Just sayin', Saturday, May 16, 06:37:28am (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
- It’s not the hope that kills you. It’s knowing it’s the hope that kills you, that kills you. (NT) -- CB, Saturday, May 16, 08:17:33am (213-18-164-159.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.159)
- Unless forced here by family (I wasn't) other London clubs were available, so self-pity inappropriate for one's choice. And the smaller clubs doing annoyingly better are outnumbered by larger ones north of Watford in the doldrums or worse. (NT) -- b+w g., Sunday, May 17, 09:51:10am (host86-190-202-225.range86-190.btcentralplus.com/86.190.202.225)
- Supporters Trust Meeting with Board -- White Army, Friday, May 15, 02:59:31pm (85-115-49-2.mailcontrol.com/85.115.49.2)
Ouch - No respect from either side and growing tension!
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- Yup, not pretty reading. Good that FST are finally finding their voice but need actions too… (NT) -- woodman, Friday, May 15, 03:02:02pm (NoHost/46.31.84.144)
- Where are the minutes - can't find them on the FST site (NT) -- kenny's mazy dribble, Friday, May 15, 03:47:26pm (uk-128-203.toob.co.uk/145.40.128.203)
- Re: Supporters Trust Meeting with Board (NT) -- Better than the Thunderbirds mob, Friday, May 15, 03:54:01pm (NoHost/31.94.72.26)
- Exactly my take as well, no love lost there and the Club blatantly have no time or respect for the FST. -- Gary Elkins Shin Pad, Friday, May 15, 04:32:29pm (233.219.198.146.dyn.plus.net/146.198.219.233)
- The FST is like a Trade Union - elected by its members to negotiate with an employer on it's behalf. The difference her is it's with a football club. I don't want my views represented by the undemocratic "appointed" FAB (NT) -- Wilson MacDonald, Friday, May 15, 06:39:30pm (host81-141-98-27.range81-141.btcentralplus.com/81.141.98.27)
- More importantly were the Hammy end Bogs and concourse brought up as a matter of urgency? (NT) -- Jimmy Features, Saturday, May 16, 09:20:12am (NoHost/176.25.86.227)
- The FST is nothing like a TU, it has no power to negotiate anything, especially if it's about finance. Ali Mac and co just play lip service to the FST. They loved the Covid period as face to face meetings were suspended, never to return, which probably was a good result for FFC. I think the days of the Trust are numbered, as they are treated with comtempt and just an inconvenience. (NT) -- FF43, Saturday, May 16, 09:34:13am (host-80-46-1-168.as13285.net/80.46.1.168)
- I guess the FST was born at a time when the club was in a much weaker, lowlier position. Supporters then had a greater say in rescuing and guiding the club. Now that the club is in the PL, with billionaire owners, and millionaires players, the views and opinions of supporters has much less weight. Plus the fact that lockdown football devalued matchday support overnight, then as others are saying, what's it's purpose and what outcomes can it realistically achieve? (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Saturday, May 16, 12:33:57pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- You guess wrong. We were in the Prem, having just returned to CC. (NT) -- b+w g., Saturday, May 16, 12:42:59pm (host86-190-202-225.range86-190.btcentralplus.com/86.190.202.225)
- I remember Fulham2000 and getting historic player certificates for each donation! (NT) -- woodman, Saturday, May 16, 01:38:28pm (cpc158567-haye26-2-0-cust402.17-4.cable.virginm.net/86.15.153.147)
- Me too. But as we both know, and I was clarifying, FST originates from the time of our return to CC. Its immediate predecessor was Back to The Cottage, which, having achieved its specific aim, formalised into more general purpose Supporters Trust. This made, and still makes, our Trust part of a network, with collective representation (via Football Supporters Association) with the FA and government. Most English clubs of any size have Trusts nowadays and I'd be sad to see us not. (NT) -- b+w g., Saturday, May 16, 03:19:40pm (host86-190-202-225.range86-190.btcentralplus.com/86.190.202.225)
- Personally feel the trust has been quite damp for a long time before the Kahn’s were even here. The bttc movement was powerful but the fat never lived up to that since imo. Also whenever a thread starts about this I ask if anyone knows (or why it isn’t public) as to how many members it actually has.no one has ever answered. (NT) -- FF, Saturday, May 16, 03:40:12pm (82-132-213-227.dab.02.net/82.132.213.227)
- The club essentially tells FST that if they get too much agitating they’ll cancel meetings. I think that waters down committee members. I think about 1k. (NT) -- woodman, Saturday, May 16, 04:16:31pm (NoHost/46.31.84.144)
- When I did a couple of BTTC mailings there were just over 1,000 paid-ups. Many more sympathisers and non-sympathisers, of course, just as memberships of all political parties are a fraction of their support-bases. Am aware that FST grew beyond BTTC, but still imagine that *not just at Fulham* paid-ups approximate a decent away attendance with maybe a similar number having never quite got round to it and the rest finding eloquent reasons to prefer not, or that it isn't worth it. To me it is. (NT) -- b+w g., Saturday, May 16, 04:45:03pm (host86-190-202-225.range86-190.btcentralplus.com/86.190.202.225)
- The Trust is a community benefit society, whose accounts are published both via the FCA and on their website. They are also e-mailed to you if you are a member. You should be able to find membership figures from those sources. (NT) -- Scott, Sunday, May 17, 11:41:32am (host86-184-245-27.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.245.27)
- Yes, was just reminiscing! (NT) -- woodman, Saturday, May 16, 04:12:50pm (NoHost/46.31.84.144)
- But I guess it's impetus came from the struggles of the pre Fayed era? (NT) -- Mr Kurkuruza, Saturday, May 16, 09:29:16pm (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
- Silva …. -- Mickey, Friday, May 15, 02:32:00pm (NoHost/82.132.220.159)
“ for the majority of our fans if you told them
in August after we bought 2 players on the Last Day of the market , and 1 on loan , you tell them with 2 games to go the chance is not closed yet for Europe; I believe the majority would say yes ( happy with the position )”. For me another ( too too) passive dig at those ‘fully in alignment ‘ with him . Yet some wonder why he still hasn’t committed
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- I have wonder why quite a few haven’t been committed. (NT) -- HemelRog, Friday, May 15, 03:01:52pm (NoHost/109.180.156.25)
- Yea a defo dig by Silva at the Board (following all the other managers). I happen to agree with him. (NT) -- woodman, Friday, May 15, 03:03:47pm (NoHost/46.31.84.144)
- Dear Marco, fixed it for you: "if you told them in August after we bought 2 players on the Last Day of the market, one for a club record fee, and 1 on loan, while not losing a single player, and then that we'd buy another hot number from Man City for £30m+ in January, and we'd be 11th in the table, I believe the majority [of our fans] would say yes, I've done about an average job managing the team this year." (NT) -- eganonoa, Friday, May 15, 03:53:29pm (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
- Signings havent really contributed much either (NT) -- Waterboy, Saturday, May 16, 10:20:20am (NoHost/90.242.31.142)
- Spymaster! -- Malc, Friday, May 15, 02:26:24pm (NoHost/90.216.40.81)
Ever since their new manager arrived results have improved remarkably in the league AND the cup.
Coincidence? I think not.
They've been AT IT since he arrived .
Should kicked the Championship and banned from the next 5 FA Cups.
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- Out out out -- Alex, Friday, May 15, 08:20:58am (NoHost/109.78.72.244)
Silvas heart isn't here anymore. We are his last choice.
Even if he does renew we will most likely be firing him come next christmas. The race is run. The king is dead. Onto the next one. We are not a train station
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- Christian Norgaard anyone..? -- Just visiting, Friday, May 15, 03:11:00am (host217-44-71-84.range217-44.btcentralplus.com/217.44.71.84)
Massive improvement on what we have in CM imho. I reckon we could get him too.
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- Decent enough player, I wouldn’t say he’s a massive upgrade on what we have, but would be a good signing, but he’s 32 hardly played this season, Arsenal want money for him and his wages would be high, surely has to be better options ar (NT) -- TheRealStanTheMan, Friday, May 15, 07:15:00am (host86-183-240-254.range86-183.btcentralplus.com/86.183.240.254)
- No, another 30+ year old big wages with zero resale value. Especially if we’d want to try and keep Raul and with the new rules unless it’d almost a free transfer would be another back ourselves into a corner signing and not sure he’s a big upgrade on Berge/lukic anyway. (NT) -- Henry1879, Friday, May 15, 07:48:22am (82-132-222-19.dab.02.net/82.132.222.19)
- Are we a retirement home for Arsenal players and their rejects? They've had more than enough money out of Fulham's pocket and are probably still having a good chuckle over the ESR transfer. The recruitment has to dramatically improve, the club can't keep hemorrhaging millions on pensioners and duds. (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, May 15, 09:43:04am (NoHost/81.78.245.8)
- Who was the sicknote Arsenal player we signed, never played a competetive match for us (NT) -- Al, Friday, May 15, 09:56:08am (cust-51.179.203.26.cgn.as5482.net/51.179.203.26)
- Not sure, but Reiss Nelson was another recruitment catastrophe that Arsenal nearly got away with too. (NT) -- Samuel, Friday, May 15, 10:03:07am (NoHost/81.78.245.8)
- I think that was Ian Selley ? (NT) -- Mickey, Friday, May 15, 10:48:40am (NoHost/82.132.220.159)
- Thomas Eisfeld? Not so much sicknote but just not very good, from memory. (NT) -- SD, Friday, May 15, 01:43:28pm (host86-159-199-196.range86-159.btcentralplus.com/86.159.199.196)
- We have 4 CM's, 2 are championship players and 2 will never score. We need to upgrade on Cairney/Reed to have 4 good options again (NT) -- Waterboy, Friday, May 15, 11:48:26am (NoHost/81.79.71.223)
- Decent enough - we need a midfield payer to do what Smith Rowe should be doing that is being able to creat opps for himself and others and to get ahead of the Centre Forward to give options (NT) -- Trusty left foot, Friday, May 15, 12:34:45pm (NoHost/90.218.73.108)
- Craig Kline -- Facts, Thursday, May 14, 04:04:16pm (185-185-50-58.hosted-by-worldstream.net/185.185.50.58)
Could his return with TK be why Silva is delaying? Shad not happy.
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- Reports in Portugal saying Fulham have now offered Silva a four-year contract... -- G, Thursday, May 14, 03:21:14pm (NoHost/90.204.91.94)
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- Allegedly ….. -- Mickey, Thursday, May 14, 03:16:32pm (host81-141-115-196.range81-141.btcentralplus.com/81.141.115.196)
Offering to ‘double his Salary to £8 million and affording him
‘Greater Control of Transfers’ ( whatever that means ), to me smacks of Clueless Desperation and very little hint of a ‘Contingency Plan’ other than perhaps at most the relative ease of Thomas Frank if at all. All this for a Manager of whom opinion of late has somewhat dipped , putting it politely . Otherwise why on earth would they be going to such extreme measures ? ? ?
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- ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz (NT) -- old codger, Thursday, May 14, 03:32:12pm (86-3-237-96.pon.virginmedia.net/86.3.237.96)
- The Khans are clearly prioritising stability over rolling the dice on change. It's perhaps understandable given the level of investment but I agree that it puts Silva in an unreasonably strong position, a position that the returns so far doesn't justify. But we don't really know what's going on behind the scenes so perhaps there's more to our decline in form and mentality than meets the eye. On the surface however, it's not a good look for the Khans. (NT) -- Samuel, Thursday, May 14, 08:09:52pm (NoHost/81.78.245.8)
- Re: Allegedly ….. (NT) -- Khan calling Silva out Silva unlikely to stay., Thursday, May 14, 10:27:40pm (host-2-102-164-149.as13285.net/2.102.164.149)
- Not mentioned much -- Alboy, Thursday, May 14, 01:23:10pm (ec2-18-175-224-45.eu-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/18.175.224.45)
Maybe I've missed it but one of the obviouse issues we have had is losing both Sess and Iwobi. Sess is far better going forward than Robinson, his crossing is better and his finishing is so much better. Iwobi is so good at carrying the ball forward, he can spot a pass ,cross well and he can finish as we have seen. These virtues were sadly missed against Bournemouth. We should not have lost this game. We got into some very good position's but our final ball, crossing and ability to score just wasn't there, especially as Jiminez was Injured in the warm up. These are nor excuses but facts, yes we should have been able to cope but we didn't. We have some great opportunities to get into that top 6 position but each time we have not taken the opportunity. Unlike some I do believe it has been a reasonable season. We do have things to resolve, we must sort the Marco situation out and I hope he stays. If we can bring in a striker and add some pace and creativity in midfield we can look forward to an even better next season. Yes I still have my optimistic glasses on but in the end its just an opinion. I would be interested to hear what you guys think.
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- I mentioned below that with Iwobi, Sess, Tete and Raul missing (you could add Berge too) we're missing half a team. I'd love people to re-watch that Bournemouth game, we were actually not that bad considering they're unbeaten since early Jan, we were very unlucky to get beaten IMO. (NT) -- Jim©, Thursday, May 14, 01:31:33pm (62-64-192-58.virtual1.co.uk/62.64.192.58)
- We played well up to a point in the first half - full of energy and they were clearly up for it - but without the end product. Robinson was particularly wasteful having got himself into space, and there was the Muniz miss. Still, it would probably have turned out fine if it weren't for Andersen's idiocy (NT) -- JamieR, Thursday, May 14, 04:13:38pm (82-132-213-229.dab.02.net/82.132.213.229)
- Every team has injuries, we’ve been amongst the lowest when it comes to time lost to injury for first team players over last couple of years. Bournemouth was decent, but the Arsenal effort was woeful, they hadn’t scored more than 1 in about 10 games and could have easily put 4 or 5 past us, people will say illness, but it was a similar poor effort v Liv away. Not saying we should be winning, but the performance was not good and our set pieces have become so bad again. (NT) -- Henry1879, Thursday, May 14, 04:30:14pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Everybody underestimates Berge. He's essential in our team. (NT) -- GA, Thursday, May 14, 02:55:11pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- VAR last night -- Mr Kurkuruza, Thursday, May 14, 11:24:16am (217-155-46-35.dsl.in-addr.zen.co.uk/217.155.46.35)
Did it help to make the correct decision, or did it potentially rob Hearts of the title they deserve? Hearts challenging a two club dominance of over 30 years is one of only two football stories that has captivated me this season. How disappointing if Celtic go on to win it yet again. If ever Scottish football needed a lift it is now. Last non Glasgow club to win that league was Aberdeen, under Alex Ferguson!
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- I find it astonishing that the referee came to the conclusion that contact was definitely made with the hand. The ball clearly came mostly off the defender’s head and may have touched his hand as well, but from the footage I’ve seen that is not at all clear. And he made his mind really quickly, in contrast to the much clearer decision in the West Ham game at the weekend. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Thursday, May 14, 11:39:42am (host86-136-186-42.range86-136.btcentralplus.com/86.136.186.42)
- Shocking decision for reasons mentioned above. Think I know who nuetrals will be supporting Celtic v Hearts (NT) -- CB, Thursday, May 14, 12:14:11pm (213-18-164-159.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.159)
- It's not just last night though. Over the last couple of weeks Celtic have had VAR assistance on as clear a red card tackle you will see from a Celtic player and also another penalty decision which should have been given against them. It's so rigged in favour of the 2 Glasgow clubs that Hearts unfortunately don't stand a chance when they play at Celtic park on Saturday (NT) -- Jimmy Hill's Chin, Thursday, May 14, 12:50:36pm (NoHost/176.248.211.130)
- It really was a complete joke. Hearts are fuming. (NT) -- GA, Thursday, May 14, 02:56:59pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Something fishy about VAR once again finding a foul to protect the elite (NT) -- Waterboy, Friday, May 15, 12:07:58am (NoHost/81.79.71.223)
- Whatever you think of Celtic and Rangers, they are the cash cows of Scottish football, bringing in most of the money, they don’t want to upset that, it happens in every league. (NT) -- TheRealStanTheMan, Friday, May 15, 07:32:28am (host86-183-240-254.range86-183.btcentralplus.com/86.183.240.254)
- is it time to acknowledge that 'the owners' 'have taken the Club' 'as far as they can' -- dfs, Wednesday, May 13, 01:09:39pm (ns565315.ip-54-39-133.net/54.39.133.108)
Fulham wont go further with Daddys Son as DOF.
A DOF whose full time job is in America.
Without change, Fulham are stuck in this limbo.
and No Manager can overcome this.
Fulham will fall flat if The Money Shad willingly loses 'ever stopped'
Its not McKenna.
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- How much further can we go? what is the alternative? Ok, not perfect but rather just change the manager than the owners. We are consistent mid- table. With always a chance of doing better. (NT) -- CB, Wednesday, May 13, 03:12:26pm (213-18-164-159.customer.gigaclear.net/213.18.164.159)
- Re: is it time to acknowledge that 'the owners' 'have taken the Club' 'as far as they can' -- Jimmy Hills Mum, Wednesday, May 13, 03:32:04pm (130.126.213.195.dyn.plus.net/195.213.126.130)
- Totally agree, the Khans live in the USA & hardly visit games, who chooses overpriced dud recruitments, Mackintosh has creamed approx £20 million here but at best we are now a mid table PL club capable of winning zilch & will likely flirt with relegation again at this rate. FFC is now mainly a Corporate club for rich visitors in the Riverside. Silva is not an £8 million a year manager either. (NT) -- Ben, Wednesday, May 13, 04:05:25pm (97e26a57.skybroadband.com/151.226.106.87)
- The easy option is to have a Director of football working with the Manager. We are not doing badly but should be challenging much harder for an European spot. The striker situation needs solving and we need to recruit in the midfield area where we need more inventiveness and pace. We're not far off being g a very good side, losing Iwobi hasn't helped our cause but our lack of firepower in front of goal has cost us this season. Need to resolve the Marco situation as soon as possible. (NT) -- Alboy, Wednesday, May 13, 04:48:48pm (host109-149-68-75.range109-149.btcentralplus.com/109.149.68.75)
- Khan is the best owner we've ever had. (NT) -- GA, Wednesday, May 13, 11:58:07pm (ool-18b90125.dyn.optonline.net/24.185.1.37)
- Would you rather go the way of Villa, Chelsea, ManC and Newcastle and hold your nose if you win something. (NT) -- Be careful what you wish for, Thursday, May 14, 07:24:54am (NoHost/80.233.75.178)
- Anybody else think -- Silva is ruining his legacy, Wednesday, May 13, 06:40:06am (NoHost/94.10.170.244)
Acting like some sort of flusey
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- He'll be regarded as one of our best manager's ever but no doubt he's dropped a bollock this season. Anderson f@ck up aside, the irony is that the uncertainty about Silva's future has had a negative ripple effect. I reckon if we had certainty one way or the other it would have translated on the pitch and we'd get into Europe. His dithering will also likely disrupt prep for the 26/27 season making us struggle a distinct possibility. So ruined legacy? No, but he's leaving a massive skid mark on it (NT) -- Superfly, Wednesday, May 13, 06:57:41am (NoHost/62.56.21.147)
- off to benfica probably, and who will he come back for, Wilson? King? (NT) -- We need to move on, Wednesday, May 13, 07:35:39am (host86-184-57-142.range86-184.btcentralplus.com/86.184.57.142)
- He absolutely has. (NT) -- SCA, Wednesday, May 13, 08:24:56am (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- ...and in a way, I’m glad it’s ended like this... no wondering what might have been, and disappointed that he’s been ‘poached’. Just want him gone and a new man in place, so we can plan properly for next season. If he's here, and we start off badly next season, it'll quickly turn toxic IMO. (NT) -- SCA, Wednesday, May 13, 08:33:58am (NoHost/2.123.71.86)
- I agree. Like Mitro and Saha their behaviour leading up to their leaving just made you want them gone. (NT) -- The Man With No Name, Wednesday, May 13, 09:04:32am (host81-147-140-82.range81-147.btcentralplus.com/81.147.140.82)
- And yet without Mitrovic going we would have failed FFP and without Saha going we wouldn't have been able to afford to go back to the cottage - amazing how convenient it was that we managed to sell players who desperately wanted out right at the point the club needed money incoming...... (NT) -- Same Old Story, Wednesday, May 13, 10:49:41am (NoHost/90.241.79.67)
- Not sure it is convenient as such, just the way football business is at all clubs who aren't Man City, Barcelona etc. (NT) -- GTS, Wednesday, May 13, 11:19:38am (24.206.100.60.netskope-rdns.com/24.206.100.60)
- There’s ways of going about things, without refusing to play or engineering things in a certain way, I’m sure plenty of players have left previously without the public hullabaloo or need to throw toys out the pram. Or are you saying mitrovic didn’t say he refused to play or Saha didn’t call it a disgrace when we rejected a bid for them? (NT) -- Henry1879, Wednesday, May 13, 12:56:52pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- I didn't see any evidence Mitrovic refused to play. He didn't look like he had refused to play in the opening game of the season when he came off the bench at Everton. And i never saw Saha say that. Just that it was difficult to concentrate on football with the saga that was ongoing. As opposed to Bullard who literally told the BBC that he wouldn't play on the contract terms he had. What I'm saying is that stuff that comes out of the club isn't always true and i know that for a fact. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Wednesday, May 13, 01:29:55pm (NoHost/90.241.79.67)
- Places like sky sports stated mitrovic refused to play and told his relatives that was the case. Didn’t he change his insta to him in an Ah Alil shirt too? Saha was “totally disgusted and virtually destroyed”, if either if those things aren’t true then I don’t know why either wouldn’t sue the likes of Sky for slander. Plenty have left the club and done so in a far less public manner. Why would those specific stories be released? What’s the club motivation? (NT) -- Henry1879, Wednesday, May 13, 01:52:20pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- To appease the fans making it look as though the player forced a move when it suited the selling club as well. (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Wednesday, May 13, 02:00:09pm (host86-136-186-42.range86-136.btcentralplus.com/86.136.186.42)
- I thought the club didn’t care about the fans and the likes of AM just ignored them and their concerns? Surely any reasonable, and the vast majority, of fans would understand sometimes as a mid prem club you have to sell a player due FFP and to strengthen elsewhere, even if they are a fan favourite. I don’t get how FFC or XY media company aren’t open to being sued for defamation if they’ve made something so specific up. (NT) -- Henry1879, Wednesday, May 13, 02:23:04pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- Because, as has been explained, the club would be leaking those things specifically. How can the club sue, when the club are the source. As I've said, i know for a fact this has absolutely happened at least once. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, May 14, 10:28:21am (85-115-49-2.mailcontrol.com/85.115.49.2)
- No the individual could sue, why wouldn’t mitrovic sue FFC for defamation? It’s been specifically reported he told his family he wont play for FFC again, if that came from FFC it’s blatant defamation. What is the one time they’ve factually done this? I just don’t see why a club who ignores supporters groups, doesn’t care about legacy fans at all (or so I’m told) but then is releasing potentially libellous stories to appease those same fans. (NT) -- Henry1879, Thursday, May 14, 01:09:44pm (cpc113818-lea23-2-0-cust423.6-3.cable.virginm.net/86.27.157.168)
- because its all agreed with the player. The player gets to move, gets a loyalty bonus, whatever. Its not done without any party not agreeing. Absolutely your perogative not to believe me, that this happens, but this back and forth is becoming pointless now. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, May 14, 03:43:45pm (85-115-49-2.mailcontrol.com/85.115.49.2)
- And as per the Mitrovic comment - he LITERALLY did play for the club again - after those comments were reported. So he either did a complete about face, then the club decided to sell anyway (for less than they'd apparently turned down!), or something wasn't quite what it was being made out to be all along. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, May 14, 03:50:25pm (85-115-49-2.mailcontrol.com/85.115.49.2)
- And to your point 'vast majority of fans would....' - i used to be this blissfully naiive too. I used to assume that because i don't find FFP/SCR etc complex, but in reality, its not the case at all. LOADS don't get it. People still moan we haven't spent the Palhinha/Mitrovic money. People think we're going into every summer able to spend £200m+ People don't get that we're still spending money on the amortisation of (for instance) Iwobi's transfer fee. The club think we're all dumb, as well. (NT) -- Same Old Story, Thursday, May 14, 12:07:38pm (85-115-49-2.mailcontrol.com/85.115.49.2)
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Clever bot! (NT) -- eganonoa, Monday, June 01, 01:46:14pm (NoHost/195.222.49.31)
Re: Danish clown<< for sure it was silly> as Ref was always going to 'equalize'.. But just in the few games since.. Eze and Enso both got away with 'worse lunges' just because they paying (playing) for big teams? (NT) -- Marcas uras, Sunday, May 24, 05:04:52pm (ns5024469.ip-148-113-168.net/148.113.168.111)
the 'decision' will 'bee telling' just like in the Mando.. After healing up. the pair of heroes have the opportunity to escape. Butt decide to go back to dangerzone TOO KILL them Hutts.... oh baby 'are you with me'? (NT) -- amibition watcher?, Thursday, May 21, 06:49:21pm (ns565327.ip-54-39-133.net/54.39.133.113)