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Cucking Funt Clapham on the Back 01 Mar 21 11.12am
Originally posted by Osvaldo Even the BBC pundits were bored out of their minds. Couldn't quite believe they were watching Premiership teams. Fulham outplayed us. Never had a shot on goal. Yes, we've got injuries but this was a half decent team with Cahill and the GK outstanding. The Cottagers closed us down and all we could do was boot the ball forward and hope it arrived at a Palace player. There was no strategy or plan. It looked as though Fulham were playing at home. How we got 4 points from last 2 games beggars belief. Why not add some fresh legs with 20 mins to go. No good Roy saying we played well. Let's face it, if they had taken their chances we could have lost 3-0! There absolutely was. And it worked. Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham
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Clapham on the Back 01 Mar 21 11.12am

Originally posted by Osvaldo

Even the BBC pundits were bored out of their minds.
Couldn't quite believe they were watching Premiership teams.
Fulham outplayed us. Never had a shot on goal.
Yes, we've got injuries but this was a half decent team with Cahill and the GK outstanding.
The Cottagers closed us down and all we could do was boot the ball forward and hope it arrived at a Palace player.
There was no strategy or plan. It looked as though Fulham were playing at home. How we got 4 points from last 2 games beggars belief.
Why not add some fresh legs with 20 mins to go.
No good Roy saying we played well. Let's face it, if they had taken their chances we could have lost 3-0!

There absolutely was. And it worked.

Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham

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Eaglecoops CR3 01 Mar 21 11.18am
Yes, relying on the opposition not taking their chances as opposed to creating and scoring yourself is not really a sound football strategy. The most we could have scored in that match was nil. In fact our most dangerous moment was from their defender, “passing” it back to the goalkeeper.
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CR3 01 Mar 21 11.18am

Yes, relying on the opposition not taking their chances as opposed to creating and scoring yourself is not really a sound football strategy. The most we could have scored in that match was nil. In fact our most dangerous moment was from their defender, “passing” it back to the goalkeeper.

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rollercoaster Cornwall 01 Mar 21 11.22am
Let me explain. We have a relatively small squad and we have topped the injuries list for half the season. Fulham have found very good form in recent weeks, and virtually a full squad, averaging 2 points per game. Fulham played really well on the day and I would be surprised if they could have played a lot better. Accepting we didn't play well, we did have a couple of chances but didn't find the man or hit the target and Guita only had to make one good save. I point was much better for us, in our position in the table, than it was for them.
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Cornwall 01 Mar 21 11.22am

Let me explain. We have a relatively small squad and we have topped the injuries list for half the season. Fulham have found very good form in recent weeks, and virtually a full squad, averaging 2 points per game. Fulham played really well on the day and I would be surprised if they could have played a lot better.

Accepting we didn't play well, we did have a couple of chances but didn't find the man or hit the target and Guita only had to make one good save. I point was much better for us, in our position in the table, than it was for them.

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Cucking Funt Clapham on the Back 01 Mar 21 11.25am
Originally posted by rollercoaster Let me explain. We have a relatively small squad and we have topped the injuries list for half the season. Fulham have found very good form in recent weeks, and virtually a full squad, averaging 2 points per game. Fulham played really well on the day and I would be surprised if they could have played a lot better. Accepting we didn't play well, we did have a couple of chances but didn't find the man or hit the target and Guita only had to make one good save. I point was much better for us, in our position in the table, than it was for them. On the contrary, while our attacking was negligible, our defending was absolutely first class. It was a far better result for us than it was for Fulham. Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham
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Clapham on the Back 01 Mar 21 11.25am

Originally posted by rollercoaster

On the contrary, while our attacking was negligible, our defending was absolutely first class. It was a far better result for us than it was for Fulham.

Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham

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Goal Machine The Cronx 01 Mar 21 11.31am
Originally posted by Cucking Funt So you'd be complaining about staying up? Would you rather we were relegated? I think there are a lot of fans, myself included, who would rather have a bit more entertainment and enjoyment, regardless of which division we're in. The Premier League is not the be all and end all. As long as we have a team to support, the division doesn't matter. I've been going to Palace for 21 years and this is the most unenjoyable its ever been.
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The Cronx 01 Mar 21 11.31am

Originally posted by Cucking Funt

So you'd be complaining about staying up? Would you rather we were relegated?

I think there are a lot of fans, myself included, who would rather have a bit more entertainment and enjoyment, regardless of which division we're in.

The Premier League is not the be all and end all. As long as we have a team to support, the division doesn't matter. I've been going to Palace for 21 years and this is the most unenjoyable its ever been.

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Goal Machine The Cronx 01 Mar 21 11.41am
Originally posted by gaz1959 Just read Roys comment's after todays game ???? Did he see the same dross that was on the BBC ? I've always respected Roy's interviews as he tells it straight, but he's had a few shockers recently, including yesterday. I know we have injuries, but we were dire. Zero shots at home against a team in the relegation zone is unacceptable. Perhaps it would have been different with a crowd to urge them forward. The only positive was the result which was totally undeserved. If they performed like that in front of a full stadium, they would have been booed off. I like Roy and on the whole he has been terrific, but things are starting to sour. We've done enough to survive this season, but I can't imagine he'll be offered a new contract.
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The Cronx 01 Mar 21 11.41am

Originally posted by gaz1959

Just read Roys comment's after todays game ???? Did he see the same dross that was on the BBC ?

I've always respected Roy's interviews as he tells it straight, but he's had a few shockers recently, including yesterday.

I know we have injuries, but we were dire. Zero shots at home against a team in the relegation zone is unacceptable. Perhaps it would have been different with a crowd to urge them forward. The only positive was the result which was totally undeserved.

If they performed like that in front of a full stadium, they would have been booed off.

I like Roy and on the whole he has been terrific, but things are starting to sour. We've done enough to survive this season, but I can't imagine he'll be offered a new contract.

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Cucking Funt Clapham on the Back 01 Mar 21 11.44am
Originally posted by Goal Machine I think there are a lot of fans, myself included, who would rather have a bit more entertainment and enjoyment, regardless of which division we're in. The Premier League is not the be all and end all. As long as we have a team to support, the division doesn't matter. I've been going to Palace for 21 years and this is the most unenjoyable its ever been. In your time supporting the club, you've witnessed the utter dross served up by Trevor Francis and Peter Taylor. Now that was unenjoyable. This is still the most successful period in the club's entire history and I'd far rather witness this period where we're an established Premier League side going through a temporary issue involving squad age and depth. There have been far more unenjoyable periods than this. Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham
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Clapham on the Back 01 Mar 21 11.44am

Originally posted by Goal Machine

I think there are a lot of fans, myself included, who would rather have a bit more entertainment and enjoyment, regardless of which division we're in.

In your time supporting the club, you've witnessed the utter dross served up by Trevor Francis and Peter Taylor. Now that was unenjoyable. This is still the most successful period in the club's entire history and I'd far rather witness this period where we're an established Premier League side going through a temporary issue involving squad age and depth. There have been far more unenjoyable periods than this.

Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham

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Eaglecoops CR3 01 Mar 21 11.45am
Originally posted by rollercoaster Let me explain. We have a relatively small squad and we have topped the injuries list for half the season. Fulham have found very good form in recent weeks, and virtually a full squad, averaging 2 points per game. Fulham played really well on the day and I would be surprised if they could have played a lot better. Accepting we didn't play well, we did have a couple of chances but didn't find the man or hit the target and Guita only had to make one good save. I point was much better for us, in our position in the table, than it was for them. Whilst I accept your point, there always seems to be an excuse for our shocking play that we are expected to accept. I reckon we have only played well maybe 7 or 8 times this season despite winning 9 and drawing 6.
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CR3 01 Mar 21 11.45am

Originally posted by rollercoaster

Whilst I accept your point, there always seems to be an excuse for our shocking play that we are expected to accept. I reckon we have only played well maybe 7 or 8 times this season despite winning 9 and drawing 6.

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Ian-VI Vicenza 01 Mar 21 11.50am
Originally posted by Eaglecoops Yes, relying on the opposition not taking their chances as opposed to creating and scoring yourself is not really a sound football strategy. It is the exact opposite. Defending and destroying opposition play is MUCH easier and less phisical demanding than attacking and building your own play. An Italian Serie A manager some time ago told me, attacking wins you matches, defending wins you trophies. Edited by Ian-VI (01 Mar 2021 11.50am) The best footie management game: [Link]
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Vicenza 01 Mar 21 11.50am

Originally posted by Eaglecoops

Yes, relying on the opposition not taking their chances as opposed to creating and scoring yourself is not really a sound football strategy.

It is the exact opposite.
Defending and destroying opposition play is MUCH easier and less phisical demanding than attacking and building your own play.
An Italian Serie A manager some time ago told me, attacking wins you matches, defending wins you trophies.

Edited by Ian-VI (01 Mar 2021 11.50am)

The best footie management game: [Link]

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Tom-the-eagle Croydon 01 Mar 21 11.54am
Originally posted by Cucking Funt In your time supporting the club, you've witnessed the utter dross served up by Trevor Francis and Peter Taylor. Now that was unenjoyable. This is still the most successful period in the club's entire history and I'd far rather witness this period where we're an established Premier League side going through a temporary issue involving squad age and depth. There have been far more unenjoyable periods than this. There have also been far more enjoyable periods than this. This isn’t our most successful period ever, that was the Wright/Bright era (now that was exciting) This is our longest period in top flight football. Whilst the shareholders may be happy with us limping over the line each year to stay in the division, it doesn’t mean us fans enjoy it. I’m a long time season ticket holder but I’m not even sure I want to renew to watch this rubbish. "It feels much better than it ever did, much more sensitive." John Wayne Bobbit
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Croydon 01 Mar 21 11.54am

Originally posted by Cucking Funt

There have also been far more enjoyable periods than this.

This isn’t our most successful period ever, that was the Wright/Bright era (now that was exciting) This is our longest period in top flight football. Whilst the shareholders may be happy with us limping over the line each year to stay in the division, it doesn’t mean us fans enjoy it.

I’m a long time season ticket holder but I’m not even sure I want to renew to watch this rubbish.

"It feels much better than it ever did, much more sensitive." John Wayne Bobbit

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Cucking Funt Clapham on the Back 01 Mar 21 11.58am
Originally posted by Eaglecoops Whilst I accept your point, there always seems to be an excuse for our shocking play that we are expected to accept. I reckon we have only played well maybe 7 or 8 times this season despite winning 9 and drawing 6. I don't think anyone will disagree with you that we've been served up turgid bollocks for a wee while. It's just no fun at the moment. However, I can see why it's being played that way, and if the overriding business strategy and intention is to stay in the Premiership (which I'm pretty certain it is), then it's been successful. The decisions made in the close-season are going to define our future, probably for the next decade. Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham
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Clapham on the Back 01 Mar 21 11.58am

Originally posted by Eaglecoops

I don't think anyone will disagree with you that we've been served up turgid bollocks for a wee while. It's just no fun at the moment. However, I can see why it's being played that way, and if the overriding business strategy and intention is to stay in the Premiership (which I'm pretty certain it is), then it's been successful. The decisions made in the close-season are going to define our future, probably for the next decade.

Wife beating may be socially acceptable in Sheffield, but it is a different matter in Cheltenham

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Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 01 Mar 21 11.59am
Originally posted by rollercoaster Let me explain. We have a relatively small squad and we have topped the injuries list for half the season. Fulham have found very good form in recent weeks, and virtually a full squad, averaging 2 points per game. Fulham played really well on the day and I would be surprised if they could have played a lot better. Accepting we didn't play well, we did have a couple of chances but didn't find the man or hit the target and Guita only had to make one good save. I point was much better for us, in our position in the table, than it was for them. [Tweet Link]
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South coast - west of Brighton. 01 Mar 21 11.59am

Originally posted by rollercoaster

Let me explain. We have a relatively small squad and we have topped the injuries list for half the season. Fulham have found very good form in recent weeks, and virtually a full squad, averaging 2 points per game. Fulham played really well on the day and I would be surprised if they could have played a lot better.

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