Live by the River : the Fulham Fan Podcast

As the commentator said, "The Fulham team are really good up to a point" - well they were right as Fulham achieved a very well earnt point against The Villa! We played some lovely football and should have snatched some more goals but our inability to score after we've carved out some really promising chances continues to be a recurring problem.

Well, that wasn’t meant to happen. Although, Fulham fans, weall had a sneaking suspicion…  A painful loss against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday followed by the prospect of a terrifying Premier League fixture against Aston Villa on Saturday evening.  What could possibly go wrong…?

"That wasn't supposed to happen" a comment heard from both Coventry City and Fulham fans after Fulham's victory away at the CBS arena on a windswept and wet Saturday afternoon . Still, Fulham fans, it was lovely to win away for a change. Although...there's still plenty to worry about. Nevertheless, what a belter from Bobb!

Our 100th episode!!! No fanfare here Fulham fans - we're still digesting a Fulham win! Some lovely football played by Fulham but still some worrying underlying issues - we all hope that these can be addressed in the ensuing games.

We have a problem.... Weird scenes at the end of a brutal but inevitable loss at Ipswich - Sess clapping the fans looking gutted whilst Fulham's manager headed straight down the tunnel... Fulham fans, we have a lot to think about. As Mr Potato head said in Toy Story 3, "We're going into attic mode, folks. Keep your accessories with you at all times. Spare parts, batteries, anything you need for an orderly transition."

Berge has a shot on target.Josh King is very good, so is Leno.Arbaloa has a go at the referee.Two comedy goals.Did we really witness a Parker style, 'Parking the bus'?Hyperbole from a pundit.Welcome to Fulham.(and a pod which has some variable sound levels!)

As Fulham fans wait for the Carabao cup 4th round draw tonight we reflect on another Fulham performance under Arbeloa which ranged from needless blunders to majestic passages of play. A necessary win before Fulham have their home game against Manchester United on Sunday!

Never in doubt........😂How important is this point for Fulham and Arbeloa?  Only time will tell but a massive sigh of relief. A balanced and professional display by the Fulham team and manager.  I also go off on a SCR tangent (apologies!) but end the pod with a tiny drop of hope….and then go back to being anxious again. Join us midweek when we review Fulham's clash at the London Stadium against West Ham United in the Carabao Cup!

Crisis? What crisis…….?!  A hard look at the possibility of relegation as Arbeloa continues with his tactical philosophy.  Yes, some lovely football and the flourishing of Josh King, but our feeble defense negates everything that he and the teamhave worked so hard to achieve.

Fulham laid bare. Exciting times ahead but equally the inherent inbalance/strengths/weaknesses of the squad and the seemingly ad hoc manner in which signings are made (managers and players alike, now and historically) were obvious to see in this match. Will Arbeloa and the players manage to progress successfully? It's never easy being a Fulham fan!