Didn't go but watched it,

Felt the first 20mins or so Fulham came at us and things got a little frantic at the back. As the game went on we settled down a bit though and started to get more of a foothold in the game. That's not to say we didn't have chances in the early stages, we did and we seemed a bit like we got forward and didn't really know if we should shoot or pass in the final third.

The change in formation at half time changed the game for us and we looked a lot happier and more solid. Still lacked a bit of a cutting edge but much more solid at the back. Once Nelson came on we started to look for more threatening up top. As soon as he got on the pitch, he made a run down the flank like a man possessed. It really seemed to put the s**ts up the Fulham defence. From then on we looked more likely to score and only a matter of time before something happened and we found a way through.

The team really grew into the game, Farke made some important tactical changes and possibly against popular opinion I think he introduced Nelson at exactly the right time to harness his energy and enthusiasm.

A lot to be positive about anyway. Still some work to do at the back but I think as we get Klose back we will look pretty solid. Him and Zimmo together could be a very good partnership.

Posted By: I Am Hoot on August 7th 2017 at 09:57:30

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Those who went Saturday what did you think, listening to it on the Radio (NCFC) - lovely old job, Aug 7, 09:46:14
- I was really impressed, yes there is room for improvement (NCFC) - emmaroyds, Aug 7, 10:28:54
- I'm not sure I felt we were really in control (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 7, 10:04:29
  - Pleased to hear re Maddison. Hadn't seen much written or said about him (NCFC) - Tricky Hawes, Aug 7, 10:10:34
    - He wanted the ball all the time and he's a very good footballer (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 7, 10:19:18
      - He did a lovely turn before his shot on goal that took a few of their defenders out the (NCFC) - essexcanaryOTBC, Aug 7, 11:41:35
      - He did ok but nothing spectacular, will he keep his position (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Aug 7, 10:58:33
        
        Don't see Naismith replacing him IMO, doesnt retain the ball well enough. (n/m) (NCFC) - Waz, Aug 7, 12:09:17
        
        Although I don't disagree with that.... (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 7, 11:10:58
        
        I don't think I could even guess our best 11 when everyone is fit (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Aug 7, 12:17:52
        
        Maddison also brings out a lot of fouls/free kicks from the opposition (NCFC) - essexcanaryOTBC, Aug 7, 11:43:08
      - agree with all of that, mention in dispatches also to zimmerman (NCFC) - Tombs, Aug 7, 10:36:12
      - Cheers. Will pass on to said nephew... (n/m) (NCFC) - Tricky Hawes, Aug 7, 10:34:11
- I think on both halves they seesm have more counterattacking chances (NCFC) - XXL16, Aug 7, 10:00:12
- It was a pretty fair result I would say (NCFC) - trianglepatch, Aug 7, 09:59:38
- Didn't go but watched it, (NCFC) - I Am Hoot, Aug 7, 09:57:30

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