FA Cup 4th Round: Fulham v Hull City

One look at the table shows the top 5 teams have built a 9+ point buffer leaving our Whites with the 6th and last playoff spot still in within easy striking distance. The Sunday 4th round tilt w/Hull has major decisions personnel wise. This match is on the 29th, then the club has to travel to Burton on the 1st and then to Birmingham on the 4th. In other words, we are going to know if the playoffs chances are still realistic or whether a Top 10 spot is the likely ceiling. So what will Joka do?

**If only we were just average to mediocre from the spot instead of inexcusably putrid we could probably afford to go first choice against Hull

 

I actually like the side Joka's been putting out for Cup matches than for the league. Kind of anxious to see how we do in this atmosphere with the younger guys. I think they'll acquit themselves well, as they have throughout this season when given the chance.

 

The good news is...Togo has crashed out of the ACN. Floyd Ayite is not only expected back, but ready for selection.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fulham-v-hull-fa-cup-12518781

 

HD, going Gordon Gecko 'Greed for a lack of a better word..is good, greed is right, greed works'. Sorry I ran into the movie a couple of days ago

 

Was happy to see Hull having to play ManU a couple of days ago in the League Cup semis, which meant they were going to rest guys today. 4-1 thrashing for the GOOD GUYS, and Martin scored . Onto the 5th round!!

 

The Guardian actually sent one of their beat writers to the Cottage. Here is his fairly glowing article about our lads. Is there any doubt Marcus Bettinelli should be our 1st choice keeper? Saved more penalties in ONE MATCH than Button has all season. Our tournament squad is out shining our league team. Hmm. If Joka's as smart as we all hope he is, he'll make the right adjustments. I really hope that includes Sessegnon. We're gonna lose him him sooner than later, so we might as well play him...NOW! I LOVE winning! It's like, better than losing!

https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...rth-round-match-report?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

 

Betts could have (and probably should have) stopped the goal, but he atoned for that with back to back penalty saves.

Sess is going to be hard to hold on to.

 

Official highlights that include commentary and some additional footage: