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I got into the Redmond thing yesterday as just after the goal someone posted that they were just about to post that Redmond was a "waste of the shirt" or similar. That's beyond an opinion of his performance, but, not even remotely reflective of his performance (and others) to that point. That poster, and many others, were singling out Redmond based on preconceptions not that game. Until that point, and after, Ings offered much less, ditto Minamino although his goal was great. Singling out Redmond could only have been for the hell of it, or from a lack of football knowledge which I have to say seems quite common amongst a lot of posters who fail to see why Ralph plays Redmond.

Yep, the next couple of games for a few clubs will be interesting but it all depends on what Fulham do. Get beat by Palace and Spurs, and the others above them pick up points, then the fun is over I think. I'd like to see Newcastle dragged into it as i like Fulham, proper little club. Personally, I think we'll beat Leeds, get some belief back and finish mid table, but any version of Saints or Leeds could turn up.

Of course. If we're on 30, and Fulham are on 25 and Palace on 29 after they've played each other, then any team who haven't moved above us will also be looking nervously at Fulham. Our Leeds game is massive, ditto Fulham vs Palace.

Yep. Fulham have the belief, and look far more likely to pick up points at the moment than us. If Fulham beat Palace and get to 25 points, everyone up to Palace on 29 points are in a fight. If we're still on 30 points, we're no safer. The Leeds game is vital, win that and I say close this thread. If we lose it, and Fulham beat Palace, all of a sudden we've got more than the cup to play for this season.

It's amazing what we see differently. He dropped deep several times and linked midfield to attack, did well for the vest effort. He did far more than Ings, and other than the goal, more than Minamino. Romeu had a poor game. When others had a worse game, it surprises me that he gets singled out.

Genuine question - did you watch the game? If you did, you would have seen that Redmond was our best attacking player by a mile. Knock him if he's shit, but give credit where its due.

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Agreeed. Who does he drop though once KWP is back and assuming we go back to 4222? For me Bednarek, which is harsh on him.

Yep. That will do wonders for confidence. Salisu was worth the wait and I didn't think Djenepo had that performance in him, but the lad did very well.

Yep!! 2 mins instructions for 30 secs playing time.

Yep, he's looks good. Dropped a bit deep once or twice but otherwise good positioning. Stays on his feet. Looks strong.

I bet you think that aliens built the pyramids too.

No idea, but we haven't had one rejected in this game and haven't conceded one that shouldn't have been given.

You OK hun? xx

Behave. He gave it quickly as it was blatant. Even we would have been given that.

He didn't. Not even close.

Bit of both I think. They've breached our right side loads but the path to the middle has been blocked by a load of players. Salisu had one moment when he was a statue, but been very solid and calm otherwise.

After moaning about Dean, we have no chance of getting the rub of the green.

That was a card all day long.

In all seriousness, it's hard to see why you would've singled him out. Minamino was the one having a shocker. Redmond did what he's been doing but his critics hadn't seen, ie dropping off and linking play. This time someone actually made a run and he picked it out with a cracking ball.

Wow!! Redmond did brilliantly there. Dropped deep and made that happen.

Yep, my thoughts. Just seems kind of zonal over there with Bednarek or Djenepo filling space. Really odd.

Looks 433 at times though. Djenepo deeper than Minamino. Odd.

Salisu static there. Thought he was meant to be the mobile CB.

Ha!! Not surprising. Make him a cuppa.