Taking the positives from this game so far, that was the second goal saving block from Ryan Bennett he's looking good! Really hope it's him and Whitbread partnered against Everton
Wilbraham was miles offside then. Missed anyway. Wow! Where did that come from? Wilbraham scores a deflected shot! Who cares? Comes off Aaron Hughes who was outstanding for Fullham until then.
They can't cope with wilbraham's drifting to the left him and Jackson look better than morison and jackson as a pairing
The result is disappointing, but the second half performance (which is all I saw) was certainly pleasing. It's annoying to have lost, for sure, but hardly the end of the world. There's life in us yet, certainly more than the half time score line would have suggested anyway. On the Ball City!
Very impressive debut by ryan bennett, with the likes of him and howson part of the future its looking good! Shame we got off to such a poor start, but what would you know as soon as we ditched the 3 CB's we improved a great deal. Also well done to wilby for his first prem goal Also, how long is holty suspended for?
Wow, that second half was all us! In the end the midfield didn't do enough; both goals conceded when midfield runs were not tracked and too many balls straight into Schwazer's hands. Ruddy - 7 - Standard Ruddy game. Can't fault for the goals, few useful saves, commanded his area. Martin - 6.5 - Defended well enough, spent most of the game in the Fullham half. R Bennett - 8 (MoM) Saved two goals, brave with his blocks, precise with his tackles. Ward - 6 - A bit reckless at times, but unlucky to be booked. Missed a header or two when he should have been hitting the target. Whitbred - 6 - Wasn't his usual safe during his limited time on the pitch. Naughton - 6.5 - Hard to fault defensively, but his crossing wasn't great today when we really needed it. Fox - 7 - The only midfielder who can say he didn't give up possession too often. Surman - 5.5 - Gave away the ball the most and the quality of his delivery from open play and set pieces was a bit flat too be honest. Hoolahan - 6.5 - Added the occasional spark, did just about enough to justify his conclusion. Howson - 6.5 - Missed a guilt-edged chance, but one of the better midfielders we had today. Morrison - 6 - Even by the standards of Morrison on grey away days he had if any service. A real shame he wasn't there at the end when it was all Norwich. Subs: E Bennett - n/a - Not on for very long, but added a little bit, had one very good cross. Jackson - 6.5 - Couldn't make it happen vs Fullham this time. Wilbraham - 7 - Actually Wilbraham's worst performance in the league for me, but still quite decent! His goal was a bit lucky and at first he seemed to look a bit lost with the ball at his feet (And also tried to run through Fullham's defence once or twice) but after 5 mins he was winning and controlling all the aerial balls that Morrison hadn't.
