Fixtures have fallen kindly for us before we start crowing about points tally so far. I would be surprised if we get more than 4 points from our remaining fixtures, which include the traditional top 6, Leicester, Everton and Villa. Shame we did not hang on to Banks and Woods and try a few different things with different players over the rest of the season. 4-4-2, hanging on for a clean sheet Royball is what we have in store, which is a huge pity.

I am in total disagreement with the points raised, but this thread pertains to the game and not particularly apropos Mr Hodgson so perhaps in the interests of HOL the debate shouldn't gallivant down this road.

In the final analysis I am content with a point even though the performance was hardly inspiring.One keeps hearing that football is a "Results business", and we have attained 4 pts from the Brighton and Fulham games.

Edited by Willo (28 Feb 2021 4.03pm)

Is there just two options then? Roy or his style of football forever, or the 3rd or 4th tier of football? Can we establish if it’s one of the other?

COYP

Would anybody pay for a season ticket to watch that? I still think it is a fluke we have got to 33 points - even Sheffield United pass the ball better than we do. The board will be rubbing their hands at another season in the premier league but there is a part of me hoping we go down to the championship next season if nothing changes - from a fan perspective, this is the only way to change the mentality at the club. Who wants to subject themselves to this borefest year in year out? I would rather watch non-league football at Bromley.

According to some you can watch non league football with us, the very minute we get rid of Roy. Apparently, we will immediately become Sunderland or Portsmouth. Only Roy can save us from that, allegedly.

Red and Blue Army!

Anyway, glad we gave it a right go today.

Red and Blue Army!

Surely we should be commending Roy and the team for another master-class in defending.

In my view, the weak link in our side is Eze who is consistently invisible in midfield and lacks the capacity, determination and imagination to feed our midfield.

As a result, we are having to rely on Townsend and Ayew to do much of the midfield grafting.

We are a different team with Schlupp and McArthur who provid energy and strength in midfield.

Anyone know when they will be back?

I think I might prefer live in the National League than this.

Again not a single shot on target as apparently Fulham made it 'too hatd'. If there were crowds the players would deservedly be booed off the pitch.

We will crawl to safety and for some that is enough.

I have supported this club for over 40 years and yes some of the play has been crap but at least we bloody tried. This lot are set up not to concede but in doing that we have a poor midfield and often no idea how to even take a shot.

When we can all go back I reckon I might just give my hard earned to Bromley as at least I might see some football.

We are missing 4 key players who make a difference - Zaha, Schlupp, McArthur and Tomkins. Our ageing squad is struggling to cope with the pace of opponents' pressing game. Whose fault is that? Our team out today had no pace. To his credit Andros tried to make things happen and put in some good crosses. Unfortunately, Benteke reverted to type and hid away.

I'm disappointed with the performance but happy we avoided defeat. What the recent performances suggest to me is the dearth of talent in our squad when we aren't at full strength.

I'm willing to acknowledge that our attack was anemic today, and I'd like to see better. However, I remind myself that Fulham have now allowed only 1 goal in their last five matches. Earlier this month, Fulham held Everton and West Ham to a grand total of 3 shots on target in their two matches, which Fulham won and drew, respectively. Also, Fulham are currently 8th in the league in fewest goals allowed.

I'm not rationalizing our lack of attack. I'm merely saying that a scoreless draw isn't an embarrassing result.

Edited by CT Charlie (28 Feb 2021 5.25pm)