Personally an entertaining 2-2 draw would do nicely. Think they'll be quite strong, especially with Mitrovic up front. Be good for the lads' confidence to get something out of the game
We aim to win of course but even if we lost, given Fulham are likely to be among the better sides I’m more interested as to how we compete rather than just the result. If we look ok then we could have a good season
I always want the first goal of the season to b scored asap and the first clean sheet to come in the first couple of games. Think it just settles players at both ends of the pitch. That being said, think we can score against Fulham, not sure about the clean sheet though. Hope we win.
I agree. Realistically, we want to be looking to compete with Millwall, QPR, Birmingham City, Luton, Charlton, etc and if we finish higher then all well and good. We look to be set up to attack rather than defend, meaning Fulham may give us a good tonking.
Here's our record v Fulham. Bit of a mixed bag. Overall we just about have the upper hand. At home we have decent record against them, but we haven't beaten them in last 3 seasons (1 draw 5 defeats). https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/head_to_head.sd?team_id=208&team2_id=1055 Long unbeaten home record to try and preserve as well!
We've definitely got goals in us, but still worried about the defence. I would love a 2-0 to get the season started, but my prediction is 1-3. I think it will take a few games before the defence starts to gel.
5-0 I'd be over the moon 4-0 Ecstatic 3-0 chuffed to bits 2-0 Very happy 1-0 Happy A draw - reflectively optimistic A narrow defeat - disappointed A big defeat - Pissed off A massive defeat and hammering - suicidal and in 'kick the cat' mode. All the above open to slight differences in mood depending on team and individual performances.
Think we have creativity and goals in us but can't help think they'll have too much in Knockaert, Cavaleiro and Mitrovic. Top players, and the rest ain't too shabby. Heart says 2-1 Head says 2-4
Be absolutely chuffed with a draw. Can't see it though. Fulham have a very good team and will deal with our pressing game quite comfortably I think. I do hope I'm wrong like.