Fulham 0-1 Southampton - The Fans' Verdict

We asked for your views on Sunday's FA Cup fifth round defeat by Southampton.

Here are some of your comments:

Richard: Silva should have put out his strongest team but opted instead to make eight changes from the poor display against West Ham including plumping for a slow midfield of Cairney and Reed both of whom were ineffective. Southampton created more clear cut chances and deserved to win on the day. Huge opportunity missed for Fulham to advance to the sixth round. The guile and craft of Wilson was badly missed.

John: All down to team selection. Why not field the normal first team? We do not have a match until next Sunday and the FA Cup was our main chance to win a trophy since a European place is unlikely. In my opinion the manager must take the blame due to poor team selection.

Kevin: I would suggest, not based solely on the last two performances, that Silva has taken the team as far as he can. We are becoming perennial bottlers. We get some hope of trophy success or European qualification, only to fall away at the business end of the season. One team wanted FA Cup success today and it didn't look like us at any stage!

Martin: Get played all over the pitch, bring on Josh King to play against defenders far bigger and stronger than him then only even consider attacking subs when we go 1-0 down. Says it all really.

Paul: Took an average opposition team for granted and looked second best all afternoon. Sat next to Harry Wilson in the posh seats - he had his head in his hands most of the second half. Marco too slow to make changes and pick up the pace - for the second second time this week.

Glen: A second toothless performance at home within five days against a weaker opposition. Becoming a bit of a seasonal tradition. As much as I'm thankful to Marco for everything he's done these last few years, again I'm left frustrated by his tactics and reluctance to make subs earlier. He may have taken us as far as he can.

Norman: Why did Silva make so many changes? We were going nowhere in the league. We were not in danger of going down. Why not play your strongest team in the cup?! Also, he took much too long to make changes in the match. Crazy!