Fulham at Ipswich Town

Another side we owe big time. Have had trouble with these guys since being relegated. Maybe we'll start another win streak after the abomination at the Amex. Hopefully we'll get Cairney and Madl back and Ince will definitely be back. Ross and Moussa have been quiet the last two outings. Perhaps their shunning at the Football League awards will be motivation to get going again. I just hope the defense shows up.

 

We've been in better form than Ipswich over the past 5 matches - our 10 points to their 3 - so despite the difference in table ranking, I feel somewhat confident in this one. They will have plenty to play for since an Ipswich loss combined with a Sheffield Wednesday win vs MK would knock them out of contention for the playoffs. Even a draw and a Wednesday win would pretty much end it for them, so hopefully they'll be taking some risks that will provide opportunities for us.

If Fulham wins or if MK and Charlton both lose on Tuesday we are pretty much safe - unless we start losing all of our games 5-0. A win or draw with both MK and Charlton losing means we are mathematically safe.

 

This time of year you look for psychological edges. The Tractors chances (isn't that their nickname?) Of reaching playoffs have all been dashed by their ill timed bad run if form.. We are coming off being embarrassed. Slight edge to the good guys, that said we simply give up goals to everybody. 2-2 sounds about right

 

Lineup:
Bettinelli
Stearman, Hutchinson, Burn, Ream
Tunnicliffe, Ince, Parker, Christensen
McCormack, Dembélé

Hutchinson and Burn in the middle? Did he see what they did to Burn in the first 17 seconds of the last match?! Suddenly I have have a gloomy feeling.

 

Looks like a tryout for next season lineup, outside Moussa, Ross and Betts.

 

Bloody hell...

 

If Fulham's matches ended at 85 minutes this season we'd have a 13 - 15 -15 record and be in 14th place with 54 points. We need to have the boys watch Glengarry Glen Ross - Always Be Closing!!!

 

I recall his fashionable glasses...vaguely.

 

I was about to thank you HD for your self imposed exile until we were safe...then you had to go and say the dreaded L word...Lawrie....I cringe anytime that name is uttered.

 

Magath had fashionable eyewear, too. Anybody see a trend here?