Owen is correct : the win is crucial to break the losing streak, which would have gained momentum with a loss to lower division Stoke. It was also good to see Robinson approach his old form : his speed was better than recently and, most importantly, his passes were generally accurate. Hopefully he can continue his recovery.
Away to Sunderland will be difficult but then the best patch of the season appears : home to sad Spurs and West Ham, next away to Forest and then home to Burnley. The Fixture Gods were smiling on us when they drew this up last year. At this point, every Fulham fan screams : Don't Screw It Up.
Tete maybe a great tackler for sure but he always goes backward and ball watches on set pieces. And his reluctance to pressure advancing offences means opposing sides can set up a command post waiting for the perfect time to cross or layoff to a trailer or undo the offside trap. His aerial game is non-existent with Andersen having to cover.
Compare last falls Tete run to Castagne's Dec/Jan performances - they are all on the FFC site - on balance their selection ought to be based on the opposition of the day.
Castagne's forward play matches up well with Bobb or Chuckwese. Tete's tackling is best against teams with solo dribblers (eg. Dorgu, Barnes et al).
But in the end stop with the ridiculous negative barbs. COYW
Castagne’s “forward play” is taking a pass from Bobb and sending a looping ball directly to a Stoke defender or dribbling into a turnover. And his defense is running away from Cisse to nobody on a break away. He’s hot garbage.
Owen is correct : the win is crucial to break the losing streak, which would have gained momentum with a loss to lower division Stoke. It was also good to see Robinson approach his old form : his speed was better than recently and, most importantly, his passes were generally accurate. Hopefully he can continue his recovery.
Away to Sunderland will be difficult but then the best patch of the season appears : home to sad Spurs and West Ham, next away to Forest and then home to Burnley. The Fixture Gods were smiling on us when they drew this up last year. At this point, every Fulham fan screams : Don't Screw It Up.
Castagne played like he had a bet on Stoke.
Nonsense.
Tete maybe a great tackler for sure but he always goes backward and ball watches on set pieces. And his reluctance to pressure advancing offences means opposing sides can set up a command post waiting for the perfect time to cross or layoff to a trailer or undo the offside trap. His aerial game is non-existent with Andersen having to cover.
Compare last falls Tete run to Castagne's Dec/Jan performances - they are all on the FFC site - on balance their selection ought to be based on the opposition of the day.
Castagne's forward play matches up well with Bobb or Chuckwese. Tete's tackling is best against teams with solo dribblers (eg. Dorgu, Barnes et al).
But in the end stop with the ridiculous negative barbs. COYW
Castagne’s “forward play” is taking a pass from Bobb and sending a looping ball directly to a Stoke defender or dribbling into a turnover. And his defense is running away from Cisse to nobody on a break away. He’s hot garbage.
COYW
First win in 4 will have to do
It is very strange with Castagne. He is a regular for Belgium and plays very well for them, but is too often rubbish for Fulham.
Cuenca is a much better passer of the ball than Bassey and less impetuous.