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FULHAM 19-4-05 PREDICTION
To be honest, The Bear doesn't see how people can get excited about the next two games.
The Bear has tried, and tried some more but unfortunately, has seen it all before. Mediocre teams visiting the Riverside, three points there for the taking, but no, the inevitable lacklustre smog performance appears, resulting in a resounding defeat.
Yes, The Bear still remembers those visits of Leicester and Bolton during the Robbo years.
Anyway, thanks to Man Utd and Arsenal, the UEFA Cup places now include seventh in the league. All to play for then, probably. And whilst there has been an undoubted improvement since the return of George, The Bear still struggles to see the smogs scoring.
It's that old age problem that the smogs have had since Ravanelli was here, and even then it was debateable - consistency up front. Jimmy doesn't look interested, Graham doesn't look good enough, Viduka is on his way to retirement, Job is out injured, and Nemeth, well is just Nemeth.
So where are the goals going to come from? The Bear just doesn't see the smogs scoring at the minute, and this will inevitably mean that they will drop points.
The Bear recognises that it is imperative that the smogs collect six points from the next two home games, as European football next year is vital to the clubs future and improvement.
However, as already stated, The Bear has seen the smogs let down the fans too many times before.
Fulham might have nothing to play for, but The Bear believes that people thinking they will be easy pushovers are sadly mistaken. Without a recognised right back it looks like the smogs will have to play a geriatric Cooper against one of the fastest players in the Premiership in Boa Morte.
This an only result in one thing - embarassment. Riggot is out as well, meaning there's sure to be some defensive uncertainty as Ehiogu looks to make his 45th return of his career. The omens aren't good.
The Bear knows this won't be pretty, but then it hasn't been pretty for a long time now. Expect lots of scrappy passages, whinging forwards, overhit passes, and defensive uncertainty.
Unfortunately, after it is 0-0 after twenty minutes, The Bear knows the smog fannys (ahem, fans) will get on the back of the team, sapping any confidence from them, which will no doubt result in Fulham scoring two simple counter attacking goals.
The bear knows that at least McClaren will have his excuses all ready.
So that's that then. It's 2-0 to Fulham tonight. McClaren's book on how to throw away the chance for European football is nearly complete and The Bear is desperate to know his secrets as he leads the smogs further and further towards the depths of mid table obscurity.
At least tickets are cheap tonight for those of you who have friends with red books.
Backing The Bear should now be a commodity. Those who follow The Bear know the benefits.
TFiB. The Future is Bear. Bear bear bear bear bear bear bear.
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