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Morning all.

An interloper from the 'other' thread here (wouldn't dare post there, obvs, but my team clings on to prem status).

I'm thinking of taking my son to a game on Monday and have the option of Fulham or QPR. Casting aside all bias, which is likely to be the most enjoyable experience? I've never been to either ground, so don't know what to expect. As to the teams/likely quality of football, l know nothing...

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I'm biased but Loftus Road is a horrible stadium to watch football in and QPR are pretty rubbish. Fulham all day long.
 

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Morning all.

An interloper from the 'other' thread here (wouldn't dare post there, obvs, but my team clings on to prem status).

I'm thinking of taking my son to a game on Monday and have the option of Fulham or QPR. Casting aside all bias, which is likely to be the most enjoyable experience? I've never been to either ground, so don't know what to expect. As to the teams/likely quality of football, l know nothing...

Thanks
No brainer. Go to Fulham. Lovely old fashioned ground in a great setting. Fulham are definitely one of the best footballing teams in the division. Don't expect much from Villa though, as they were poor against us yesterday.

QPR is a horrible ground, where you are lucky to get any sort of view. The way QPR play under Holloway it is probably a good thing though.:whistle:

You could of course take a quick trip down the M4 and watch a top four team.:)
 
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And don't forget we're on telly tomorrow so go to the Cottage and get your face on the box! It's a 2.45 kick off. No idea why when everyone else is off at 3.00

It's against the rules apparently to show a 3pm game live whilst other games are on.
 

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Just booked up two tickets in the Hammersmith End. £45 for the pair. Seems like a good deal, I'm genuinely looking forward to it.

Hope I'm not too appalled by the spectacle.... (only kidding, WHU is my normal fare, so I'm not in any position to judge)
 

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Pointless trivia here. Apparently there hasn't been a goalless draw at Craven Cottage since the opening game of the 2010/2011 season, a run that goes back 124 games (including today). That has to be some kind of record.
 

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three points from three games and Brighton are champions.
Leeds are now looking very vulnerable after today ,
Fulham are on the march and Sheff Wed are back on track ,
its going to be very tight for the last two spots for the play offs now.
 

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Any worse decision than the one by Birmingham to sack Rowett and bring in Zola. Just been a tweet "When Rowett was sacked they were 3 points off 3rd place, they are now 30 points off" and in big danger of being dragged into the relegation battle
 

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three points from three games and Brighton are champions.
Leeds are now looking very vulnerable after today ,
Fulham are on the march and Sheff Wed are back on track ,
its going to be very tight for the last two spots for the play offs now.

Cracking day for Brighton :thup:

With Huddersfield currently winning and having a game in hand after today, Newcastle should be a bit nervous. The last two playoffs spots are going to the wire but we have it tough with Huddersfield and Sheffield Wednesday still to play away.
 

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Any worse decision than the one by Birmingham to sack Rowett and bring in Zola. Just been a tweet "When Rowett was sacked they were 3 points off 3rd place, they are now 30 points off" and in big danger of being dragged into the relegation battle

I speak to a lot of blues fans and although it was a shock sacking, most fans didn't like the football being played. I can't comment as I hadn't seen them play but it's obvious that zola was the wrong appointment.
 

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and Zolas resigned

Not surprised with two wins in 24 games http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39624187

Well done to Brighton. Newcastle looking very jittery and glad Fulham managed a win although the early Villa red card clearly helped. Tough run in with Huddersfield (away) Brentford (home) and then the make or break game at Wednesday (away). If and with that run in it's a big IF I plan to go up for the game. Not sure it'll come down to it though.
 

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Not surprised with two wins in 24 games http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39624187

Well done to Brighton. Newcastle looking very jittery and glad Fulham managed a win although the early Villa red card clearly helped. Tough run in with Huddersfield (away) Brentford (home) and then the make or break game at Wednesday (away). If and with that run in it's a big IF I plan to go up for the game. Not sure it'll come down to it though.

That game was over before the Villa Red card, we were so far in control. The red card almost made it more difficult.
 

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Back from the nether reaches...

Had a great day out. Ground is great, good crowd, good atmosphere (helped by about 9000 villa fans, poor sods). Proper end-to-end singing. Reminded me of how football was before it was appropriated.

Fulham are a decent team, look after the ball, move it around quickly and offer a real threat down both flanks. If they had a decent center forward they'd have scored even more today.

Villa were pretty poor, notwithstanding the red. From the keeper (v. dodgy) right the way through the team they lacked quality. Lovely goal by Grealish though. I thought he did alright, but reading the comments on villa forums, he is not without his critics...

Will definitely do it again, might go to Loftus Road just to satisfy my curiosity.
 

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Back from the nether reaches...

Had a great day out. Ground is great, good crowd, good atmosphere (helped by about 9000 villa fans, poor sods). Proper end-to-end singing. Reminded me of how football was before it was appropriated.

Fulham are a decent team, look after the ball, move it around quickly and offer a real threat down both flanks. If they had a decent center forward they'd have scored even more today.

Villa were pretty poor, notwithstanding the red. From the keeper (v. dodgy) right the way through the team they lacked quality. Lovely goal by Grealish though. I thought he did alright, but reading the comments on villa forums, he is not without his critics...

Will definitely do it again, might go to Loftus Road just to satisfy my curiosity.

Was a great finish by Grealish and personally I thought that at 1-1 and with them down to ten it would be one of those Fulham days. I agree about a centre forward for us and don't think Chris Martin who we have on loan from Derby (and suspended today) is the answer. Funny enough had Ross McCormack not burned all his bridges and thought he was some big time Charlie he might still have been with us and he was a goalscorer in the type of football we play. Go up or stay in the Championship it's definitely an area we need to invest in but above that we MUST sort our defence out and learn how to keep clean sheets. Glad you enjoyed it.
 

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What is the match the Terriers have in hand? Foolham next week, can't rely on the game in hand, need to put the hoops back where they belong, below the 🐶🐾🐾
 
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