Fulham (A) 27/11: Build-Up & Match Thread

[Deutsch Wolf]

Conundrum here. Dawson is banned, Santi is totally unproven in the PL and Fulham are really not very good. So go to a four at the back, horses for courses? I say we should even despite my doubts about Kilman in that shape (he has to be able to play there at some point, he can't have his hand held forever - and he has generally looked less passive lately, which is always his main failing).

I'm going to be optimistic for now and pick a team with Neto in.

As I say these are not good - Leno has been performing miracles for them for ages now and the only teams they've beaten so far are Everton (very fortunately), Luton (again fortunate) and Sheff Utd. Bassey is a terrible defender, in fact terrible footballer full stop, and they keep picking him.

--------------------------Sa---------------------------

Semedo------------Kilman--------Toti---------Ait-Nouri

-------------J Gomes----Lemina----Bellegarde------------

-------------Neto--------Cunha------Hwang-----------------

2022/23: D 0-0 (H), D 1-1 (A)
2020/21: W 1-0 (H), W 1-0 (A)
2018/19: W 1-0 (H), D 1-1 (A)
2017/18: W 2-0 (H), L 0-2 (A)
2016/17: D 4-4 (H), W 3-1 (A)
2015/16: W 3-2 (H), W 3-0 (A)
2014/15: W 3-0 (H), W 1-0 (A), D 0-0 (A, FAC), D 3-3 (H, FAC, lost on pens)
2011/12: W 2-0 (H), L 0-5 (A)
2010/11: D 1-1 (H), L 1-2 (A)
2009/10: W 2-1 (H), D 0-0 (A)
2003/04: W 2-1 (H), D 0-0 (A)
2000/01: D 0-0 (H), L 0-2 (A), L 2-3 (A, LC)
1999/00: W 3-0 (H), W 1-0 (A)
1997/98: W 1-0 (A, LC), W 1-0 (H, LC)
1995/96: W 2-0 (H, LC), W 5-1 (A, LC)

Wolves vs Fulham, 1995-2024

Can you name the Wolves goalscorers vs Fulham, 1995-2024?

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[Alan]

We're going to have to find out what we've got with Santi at some point.

I'd start 5-2-3, drop Jean for Santi. If we can't pick them apart in that shape (or Bueno's having a nightmare), easy switch to bring Bellegarde on and open things up.

 

[Tony Towner]

This is like Bournemouth for me, where I'd like to have gone with a back 4, but the suspension of one of those defenders means I'd not risk it. I wouldn't trust Toti and Kilman together in a 2. If fit S Bueno in for Bellegarde from the above, although I'd be surprised to see Neto start.

 

[sycophantia]

I like DWs team but obviously there's concern with our 2 CBs.
Also, do we need to at least try Bueno in a competitive match against a weaker team? There's a chance he's going to have to play at some point?

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

I can imagine 5 at the back with Doc RCB.

And I'm saying this might happen, not that I'd do it.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Santi didn't get picked for Uruguay this time so no issues around travel/fatigue there if he is going to play.

 

[AndyWolves]

-------------------Sa---------------------------
----------S.Bueno---Kilman---Toti------------
Semedo-------Doyle--------Lemina---------RAN
------------------Bellegarde-----------------------
-----------------Cunha----Hwang------------------

Palhinha is suspended for them which is helpful and i doubt Neto will be fit

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

-------------------Sa---------------------------
----------S.Bueno---Kilman---Toti------------
Semedo--Doyle---Lemina---RAN / H.Bueno
-------------Bellegarde-----------------------
-----------Cunha----Hwang------------------

I had Joao Gomes down as MOTM against Spurs, absolutely no way he should miss out.

 

[Tony Towner]

Santi didn't get picked for Uruguay this time so no issues around travel/fatigue there if he is going to play.

He pulled out with injury, that's why he didn't make the bench at the weekend according to LL

 

[AndyWolves]

I had Joao Gomes down as MOTM against Spurs, absolutely no way he should miss out.

Fair, but I think Doyle gives us more going forward. Tough call to be fair

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

There's also a chance we have to pay Girona some more money as soon as he plays in the PL.

Santi Clause is coming to town.



(I'm not even sorry)

 

[Tony Towner]

Fair, but I think Doyle gives us more going forward. Tough call to be fair

I appreciate it's a small sample size, but he's started two games and been poor in both. For me the game suits him once it opens up more in the second half and he can have time on the ball.

 

[Carrotdude]

No Palhinha for them is massive - they’re like two different teams when he plays and doesn’t. I’d probably put Santi in and keep the same team/shape at least to begin with. Hope Neto’s back but I’d be surprised and I’d rather we’re 100% sure he’s fine before throwing him in

 

[AndyWolves]

I appreciate it's a small sample size, but he's started two games and been poor in both. For me the game suits him once it opens up more in the second half and he can have time on the ball.

I did think that, and my thinking was that without Palhinha we should get a bit more time on the ball in midfield.

 

[Tony Towner]

I did think that, and my thinking was that without Palhinha we should get a bit more time on the ball in midfield.

You are forgetting it's the Harrison Reed prove it game.

 

[sycophantia]

He pulled out with injury, that's why he didn't make the bench at the weekend according to LL

Ah right, if hes anything less than fit, then definitely go with DWs team, Lemina and Gomes should provide enough protection for the back line and Bellegarde, Cunha and Neto() will get us forward. Hwang to bang the goals in.
Really don't want us shoehorning Doc, Semedo or Jonny in at CB.

 

[NicholasG1973]

You are forgetting it's the Harrison Reed prove it game.

And Raul’s.

 

[Tony Towner]

If they play Raul as a holding midfielder then I fancy our chances

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

We have Lemina in the CyberStakes of coming back to haunt a team. In better goalscoring form than Raul as well.

 

[Dinowolf]

I'd be surprised if Neto's fit, so I'd go with Deutsch's team but with Sarabia for Neto.