http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/ en Copyright 2009 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:23:36 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sunday at Wigan marked the fifth time in six matches that Fulham has had to play on the road following a midweek Europa League contest. The Cottagers battled hard at the DW Stadium and earned a 1-1 draw which moves them up to a respectable 11th in the Premier League table. The bigger issue though is why the Premier League schedule makers have made the Cottagers travel almost every weekend following a European match. It does not make sense and really makes you wonder if the Premier League is hoping Fulham fails at either the Europa League or even the Premier League. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/11/why_all_the_road_matches_after.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/11/why_all_the_road_matches_after.php Random Fulham Thoughts Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:23:36 +0000 Throughout the first half of Thursday's Europa League tie with AS Roma, Fulham was clearly the better side. The Cottagers controlled possession and took a halftime lead thanks to Diomansy Kamara penalty in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, the second half was a disaster for Fulham and the Cottagers fell to the Romans 2-1 and leave themselves with some major work to try and qualify for the knockout stage of this competition. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/11/controversial_red_cards_spell.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/11/controversial_red_cards_spell.php Match Reports Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:52:57 +0000 In the previous four matches against Liverpool, Fulham had scored a whopping zero goals against the Reds. On Saturday, they tripled the total and added to Liverpool's early season misery with a stunning 3-1 win over Rafa Benitez and his Merseysiders. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/10/fulham_hitting_stride_at_the_r.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/10/fulham_hitting_stride_at_the_r.php Random Fulham Thoughts Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:27:50 +0000 Fifteen minutes into the second half on Sunday at the City of the Manchester Stadium things did not look good for Fulham. Down 2-0 and facing an uphill battle against the Premier League rich boys Manchester City, the Cottagers showed the fight and determination they have so often displayed throughout Roy Hodgson's nearly two year tenure at the helm as Fulham pulled back two goals to earn a point in a 2-2 draw. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/10/fulham_comeback_a_positive_sig.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/10/fulham_comeback_a_positive_sig.php Random Fulham Thoughts Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:44:30 +0000 After a week off for international duty, the spotlight of Monday Night Football was on Fulham and Hull City at Craven Cottage. Fortunately for Cottager fans it was Hull City that looked rusty as the Cottagers scored on either side of halftime and cruised to a 2-0 win. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/10/zamora_cottagers_dismantle_hul.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/10/zamora_cottagers_dismantle_hul.php Random Fulham Thoughts Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:05:06 +0000 A draw on the road in the Premier League is usually seen as a positive result for most sides. While I was happy with Fulham's 2-2 draw on Sunday at Upton Park against West Ham United, it did sting a bit seeing the Hammers even things up late in stoppage time to grab a share of the points in this London derby. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/10/if_fulham_can_stay_afloat_in_t.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/10/if_fulham_can_stay_afloat_in_t.php Random Fulham Thoughts Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:17:44 +0000 Fulham is in 17th place after Saturday's tough 1-0 loss to Arsenal. Truth be told, I feel Fulham deserved at least a share of the points as the Cottagers were in control for large chunks of the match. But credit to Arsenal for holding on and getting the win in a tough place like Craven Cottage. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/09/where_is_roy_hodgsons_contract.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/09/where_is_roy_hodgsons_contract.php Random Fulham Thoughts Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:53:08 +0000 Wolves? We lost to freakin' Wolves on Sunday. That is what was going through my head Sunday as I watched the events unfold in the East Midlands. That my friend is not a good thing. After fielding a team of reserves mid-week in the Europa League against CSKA Sofia, the regulars were back in action and looked as though they were going through the motions at Molineaux as the hosts picked apart of dysfunctional Cottager team en route to an easy 2-1 win for Wolves. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/09/wolves_we_lost_to_freakin.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/09/wolves_we_lost_to_freakin.php Random Fulham Thoughts Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:05:51 +0000 Having looked at the line-up that Roy Hodgson fielded in Fulham's Europa League group stage debut against CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria, I wondered to myself whether the Cottagers were taking this competition seriously. Only keeper David Stockdale and John Paintsil remained in the line-up from Sunday's 2-1 win over Everton. Instead, the likes of 19-year-old central defender Chris Smalling and Stephen Kelly were in the starting line-up in Bulgaria. While the Cottagers did draw the match 1-1, the bigger question I have is whether the line-up fielded by Roy Hodgson is the type of line-up we will see throughout each of the remaining group stage matches? http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/09/is_fulham_taking_the_europa_le.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/09/is_fulham_taking_the_europa_le.php Random Fulham Thoughts Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:08:16 +0000 When Fulham signed Damien Duff just over a month ago, I was a bit skeptical of it. I was not sure if Duff could regain the magic that made him one of the more feared left wingers in the Premier League. My skepticism in Duff is now officially over as the Irishman scored a cracker of a goal in the 79th minute to help earn the Cottagers a hard fought 2-1 come from behind win over Everton at Craven Cottage. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/09/duff_fulham_get_back_on_track.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/09/duff_fulham_get_back_on_track.php Match Reports Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:45:39 +0000 Taking a trip to eastern Russia for a Europa League match is not an easy chore for any English club. Despite a two-goal advantage heading into Thursday's match with Amkar Perm, there were still some nervy supporters hoping that the Cottagers could put behind Sunday's loss to Chelsea and right the ship in Russia. Fortunately, the Cottagers were able to withstand the Russians on this day and despite losing the match 1-0, the Whites advanced to the group stage with a 3-2 aggregate win to advance. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/08/survive_and_advancefulham_move.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/08/survive_and_advancefulham_move.php Match Reports Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:55:29 +0000 Fulham's glorious start to the 2009-2010 season came to a halt on Sunday when neighbors Chelsea dominated the Cottagers en route to a 2-0 win. While the loss did come to the team many people are picking to win the Premier League title, the manner in which Fulham played leads us all to clearly see that the level of play between the top four clubs and the rest of the league is vastly different. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/08/questions_abound_after_chelsea.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/08/questions_abound_after_chelsea.php Random Fulham Thoughts Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:11:33 +0000 Over the course of the last six or seven years, being a Fulham supporter has meant you have taken your fair share of losses and tough times along the way. From the numerous end of season relegation battles to the lack of signings to woeful managerial decisions, it was very difficult to remain positive about the state of FFC. However, after last seasons's club best 7th place finish and the wonderful start in league play and the Europa League, my mindset and attitude toward the club has changed. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/08/its_strangei_now_expect_fulham.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/08/its_strangei_now_expect_fulham.php Random Fulham Thoughts Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:50:14 +0000 Fulham added another piece to its' puzzle on Tuesday with the signing of left winger Damien Duff from Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/08/welcome_to_fulham_damien_duff.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/08/welcome_to_fulham_damien_duff.php Random Fulham Thoughts Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:51:31 +0000 Over the course of the eight seasons Fulham has been in the Premier League there has been one constant problem, winning on the road. During last season's club best 7th place finish, the Cottagers won only three times on its travels. On Saturday, Fulham went against the trends of years past and opened up the season with a nice 1-0 road win at Fratton Park to give the club the kind of start in league play and on the road we were all hoping for. http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/08/fulham_starts_premier_league_i.php http://blogs.soccernet.com/fulham/archives/2009/08/fulham_starts_premier_league_i.php Random Fulham Thoughts Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:09:54 +0000