Infinitely Content

Willian

It was, they only got going at around the 75th minute mark when Dubravka was forced into his first meaningful save of the game. That said I'm not even sure it was our subs that tipped it over the edge, it's always a tough time in the game (when tiring) to handle a surge in momentum from the opposition.

I was obviously being facetious. We'll see if it's been a problem come the end of the season. As it stands we're 15th so imo, it hasn't deterred us that much given our only objective & expectation is to stay in the league. As it is, things have probably balanced out as expected so far.

That gets said nearly every week There's going to be a lot of looking back to do seemingly. Well yeah, that's the problem. So many season defining games. We will reminiscence... only if we had won that bournemouth-brighton-southampton-palace-west brom-burnley game. Well if we had, we would be in Europe, we started the season a relegation candidate, we were of course going to lose/draw some of the 'simpler' games. It must be quite a drag to rack them up to look back on them as 'what if's'.

That gets said nearly every week There's going to be a lot of looking back to do seemingly.

Some really good footballers on show in this Fulham - Wolves match like.

Boom. What a fucking goal. Fashioned by himself and finished emphatically.

Any set of fans could make those sorts of points about their teams though. Every team around the bottom (as we are & expected to be) will throw away points. It's part of why we're all in such similar situations. Instead it's more useful to focus on what is, and that is that we're playing better stuff than most of the bottom half, are in better form than most of the bottom half, are less likely to lose matches (based on nearly 3 months of solidity) and have certain form players I am confident will help us to get what we need from what is left. These reasons are why I find reacting to this really quite positive result in a negative way is not useful or really that accurate an assessment either. It's 3 times in the last 4 games I'm sure all the teams around us have been taking leads and giving them away in that time. But I guess we all should live in your never criticise world. We are playing better, but that might not last. No need for the pettiness, I'm clearly not saying don't ever criticise; I'm saying why only criticise when much of today was positive and that the bigger picture actually looks quite good for us at the moment in comparison to the team around us. Of course I'm going to focus on offering that perspective when I log on to see what is clearly overreaction and unduly harsh criticism for a team that is playing out of it's skin to keep us in the league.

Any set of fans could make those sorts of points about their teams though. Every team around the bottom (as we are & expected to be) will throw away points. It's part of why we're all in such similar situations. Instead it's more useful to focus on what is, and that is that we're playing better stuff than most of the bottom half, are in better form than most of the bottom half, are less likely to lose matches (based on nearly 3 months of solidity) and have certain form players I am confident will help us to get what we need from what is left. These reasons are why I find reacting to this really quite positive result in a negative way is not useful or really that accurate an assessment either.

Woah, you don’t wanna come on here posting sense like that after a defeat good away point good performance good tactical performance disgraceful surrender. We're 2-0 up with two clear chances inches from the goal against a side who lost 4-1 in their last game to Huddersfield. I get that it's good to get away points, i'm all for that. Seriously though, if the positives of managing a draw overide your sense of absolutely throwing that away then fair f***ing play. Before the game, most people were happy with a point? What’s changed? Aye, we were leading the game and comfortable, but we still got the point that everyone thought would be so good? Is it a bad point now? Do we not want it? It’s another point towards the total we need, in a game where we probably didn’t expect any. We’re still in good form (which people seem to forget) and we’ve got a relatively easy run-in compared to our rivals. We need what? 9 points to be on 38 and probably survive. I think people need to step back and look at the bigger picture. Yep, unbeaten in nearly 2 and a half months excluding the city games - and playing some good football on the regular now. We seemed to have improved a lot in the last month or so and we are taking the game to teams as we haven't in the past. A shaky 15 minute period shouldn't rule out all of what's going good for us at the moment - as there's lots if you choose to look.

Am I missing something here? Are people talking about the chance where Atsu should have squared the ball much sooner, instead leaving Shelvey with what I certainly wouldn't call a 'sitter' given Ake had recovered by that point. He had another very good game.

Some are being a bit overcritical here imo, we were brilliant today for the most part and had one of those two chances gone in we would all be elated and praising everyone from manager to players. Yes it's frustrating to not win that - but that's kind of the point - and there's some unduly harsh criticism being dealt out here all things considered.

Excellent again today. Was really worried when he went down injured so it was good to see him get back up and continue. Feel so assured with him at the back, wonderful signing.

Excluding City, the last team we lost to in the league was Arsenal in mid December (Dec 16). We're doing very, very well when put into perspective.

Meh, any of us would have taken 4 points from the last 2 games. We were excellent first half today so people saying we're dreadful etc are clearly wrong. Unacceptable final 20 minutes and we need the players to learn from that. A decent point all things considered despite how frustrating it is.

That Mousset has caused us way too many problems since coming on.

We just need to keep doing what we're doing, no panic, we will win this. Second half was always going to be more about defending yet we have still looked dangerous. Wouldn't be surprised to see us catch them out and make it 3-1. Benitez has played this 2nd well.

Love Dubravka's enthusiasm & his encouraging of teammates, oozes confidence the lad.

Lejeune, Shelvey & Lascelles all excellent for us there. Dummett with his usual solid performance. I think the ref has had a good half which I rarely think to comment on. Really enjoyed that.

Is he not injured perhaps? Seems a fair possibility given he's out of the squad entirely. Wouldn't jump to conclusions just yet.

Let's enjoy him while he's here then; and hope that if he is to leave, his leadership qualities and determination have had a positive influence on other members of the squad.

Always read their sponsor as Rakitic rather than Rakuten. Word association and that.

Lovely finish. Pretty standard from him but lovely nonetheless.

Hartlepool.

They'll probably win this match yet.