Fulham: December 2008 Archives

Boss to Delph deep for Leeds ace

Fulham and Newcastle are leading the race to sign £5m-rated Leeds midfielder Fabian Delph but Sunderland and Arsenal aren't far behind.

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Roy wants 'Gooch' for openers

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has earmarked Standard Liege's Oguchi Onyewu as the replacement for Brede Hangeland if he leaves in January.

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Fearful Hodgson hopeful over sales

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits he cannot guarantee the future of any of his players if bigger clubs target them.

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Blues draw caps great year for boss

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits the draw with Chelsea capped what could have been the best year of his managerial career.

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Fulham 2-2 Chelsea

Chelsea lost ground in the title race as Clint Dempsey's late equaliser grabbed a point for Fulham after Frank Lampard's double strike.

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FT:Fulham 2-2 Chelsea:Chelsea lose more ground on Liverpool after Dempsey's last minute equaliser cancelled out Lampard's two second half strikers.

GOAL:Fulham 2-2 Chelsea: (89mins)Dempsey rescues a point for Fulham from a Davies corner, nodding it into the far corner.

GOAL:Fulham 1-2 Chelsea: (72mins)Lampard puts Chelsea in front with a vicious bending freekick which wrong foots Schwarzer.

GOAL:Fulham 1-1 Chelsea: (50mins)Lampard gets the equalisier after a mix up at the back, the midfielder left with a tap in.

HT:Fulham 1-0 Chelsea:Fulham lead at the break thanks to Dempsey's close range finish but Chelsea have had their chances, Drogba missing the best of them.

GOAL:Fulham 1-0 Chelsea: (10mins)Dempsey gives Fulham the lead after arriving late at the far post, poking it home from a yard.

LINE UP: Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Alex, Ashley Cole, Deco, Mikel, Lampard, Joe Cole, Drogba, Malouda

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hangeland, Hughes, Konchesky, Davies, Etuhu, Murphy, Dempsey, Johnson, Zamora

Fulham close in on international midfielder

South African international midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi says he is close to completing a move to Fulham.

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Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Fulham

Tottenham had to settle for a share of the points after failing to break down a stubborn Fulham side at White Hart lane.

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FT:Tottenham 0-0 Fulham:Scrappy second half which never really got going but Spurs will be bitterly disappointed not to have taken all three points here today.

HT:Tottenham 0-0 Fulham:Tight first half comes to a close with no goals, Modric the closest for Spurs, Dempsey's bicycle kick the best effort from Fulham.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Baird, Hughes, Konchesky, Dempsey, Murphy, Bullard, Davies, Johnson, Zamora

LINE UP: Gomes, Corluka, Dawson, King, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Zokora, Huddlestone, Bentley, Modric, Bent

Redknapp backs off Bullard

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has insisted he has not made contact with Fulham about a January move for Jimmy Bullard.

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Star rejects rival interest

Liverpool and Man City target Brede Hangeland insists he is happy at Fulham and can see himself staying at the club for a long time.

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Swede flattered by Fulham link

Giant Swedish midfielder Rasmus Elm has been flattered by Fulham's interest but has no plans to move in the January transfer window.

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Bullard future talk intensifies

Bolton could redouble their efforts to sign Fulham ace Jimmy Bullard with target Nicky Butt set to stay at Newcastle.

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Fulham 3-0 Middlesbrough

Goals from Jimmy Bullard, Danny Murphy and Clint Dempsey give Fulham a comfortable victory over Middlesbrough at Craven Cottage.

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FT:Fulham 3-0 Middlesbro:Goals from Bullard, Murphy and Dempsey give Fulham a comfortable victory. Middlesbrough battled hard but it wasn't there day today.

GOAL:Fulham 3-0 Middlesbro: (59mins)Murphy plays in Dempsey who controls the ball and guides it into the corner to cap a great move.

GOAL:Fulham 2-0 Middlesbro: (53mins)Murphy converts the penalty given for handball. Struck well into the bottom corner.

HT:Fulham 1-0 Middlesbro:Fulham have dominated and Bullard's goal gives them a deserved lead however Middlesbrough have had chances on the counter-attack.

GOAL:Fulham 1-0 Middlesbro: (39mins)Low cross from Dempsey falls for Bullard who reacts quickly to thump the ball into the corner.

LINE UP: Turnbull, McMahon, Riggott, Huth, Pogatetz, Johnson, Shawky, Arca, Downing, Aliadiere, Sanli

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Davies, Bullard, Murphy, Gera, Dempsey, Johnson

Former Cottagers target in move bid

Striker Peter Lovenkrands has again been linked with a move to Fulham after confirming that he has to leave German side Schalke.

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Defender target reveals club preference

The agent of reported Fulham target Martin Stranzl has said that the Spartak Moscow defender would prefer a move to Glasgow Rangers.

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Stipe eyes rapid move

Stipe Pletikosa's agent says Fulham are definitely interested in the Croatian keeper, but it's too early to say if a deal will be done.

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Pletikosa keen on Cottagers switch

Spartak Moscow's Croatian international goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa has admitted he wants to play in the Premier League with Fulham.

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Hangeland reiterates Cottage pledge

Defender Brede Hangeland has reiterated that he is happy to stay at Fulham as he says it is the right size club in a perfect location.

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Surman on Fulham link

Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman claims links with Stoke and Fulham are "just rumours" and that he is happy at St Mary's.

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Keeper impact delights Hodgson

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has credited keeper Mark Schwarzer with inspiring confidence in his side's defence this season.

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FT:Stoke 0-0 Fulham:Neither side able to find the breakthrough in what proved to be a dull encounter by two defence minded sides at the Britannia Stadium.

HT:Stoke 0-0 Fulham:A dull first half comes to a close, Richard Cresswell coming closest, sending his close range shot flying over the bar in the 40th minute.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hangeland, Hughes, Konchesky, Davies, Bullard, Murphy, Gera, Dempsey, Johnson

LINE UP: Sorensen, Wilkinson, Abdoulaye Faye, Sonko, Higginbotham, Delap, Amdy Faye, Whelan, Pugh, Sidibe, Fuller

No new worries for Hodgson

Roy Hodgson has no new fresh injury and suspension problems so could name an unchanged Fulham side for Saturday's trip to Stoke City.

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Bullard fears for Cottagers boss

Roy Hodgson says, despite opening new contract talks with midfielder Jimmy Bullard, he cannot guarantee the player will stay at Fulham.

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Gera backs Cottagers to fly high

Zoltan Gera says that he is looking for Fulham to secure a top-10 finish, while he will soon be back playing on the right of midfield.

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Hangeland has no desire to leave

Fulham have been handed a massive boost with the news much sought-after defender Brede Hangeland is 'happy' to stay at Craven Cottage.

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Midfielder injury boost

Andranik Teymourian has put his knee injury problems behind him as he targets a Fulham first-team return before the New Year.

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Fresh Hangeland rumour fears

Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Fulham defender Brede Hangeland, despite boss Roy Hodgson's big desire to keep him.

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Steady progress for Hodgson

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is confident the Cottagers can avoid a battle against relegation - if they can reproduce their recent form.

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Hughes on Delap threat

Fulham defender Aaron Hughes is confident the Cottagers can cope with Rory Delap's long throws this weekend.

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Chelsea track Hearts ace

Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo says several Premier League clubs, including Fulham, Chelsea and Man United are tracking Christophe Berra.

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Fulham 1-1 Manchester City

Jimmy Bullard scored his first goal of the season as Fulham came from behind to claim a hard-earned point against Manchester City.

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Cottagers chief eyes wing ace

Roy Hodgson has confirmed that he wants to sign a left winger for Fulham in January with Cardiff's Joe Ledley top of his list.

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Cottagers ace rules out cautious approach

Danny Murphy has vowed that Fulham will go for broke rather than sit back and defend when mega-rich Manchester City arrive on Saturday.

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Six-figure fee agreed

Fulham winger Lee Cook will complete a £850,000 move back to his old club QPR once the transfer window re-opens in January.

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Loan extension done

Rotherham have extended the loan of Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale until January 17.

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Murphy's attacking promise

Danny Murphy says Fulham will go on the attack against Man City after critics claimed Roy Hodgson's side were too negative.

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Bullard boosted by away points

Jimmy Bullard is confident that Fulham can keep picking up more points on the road following 0-0 draws at Liverpool and Aston Villa.

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Cottagers boss rules out Brede departure

Roy Hodgson has moved to end speculation linking Fulham's Brede Hangeland with a move and claims he is the best defender in the league.

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Owls up for the Cup

Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws is confident the Owls can spring a surprise and beat Fulham in the FA Cup.

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Scotland ace linked with Cottagers

Fulham are being linked with a swoop on Hearts for Christophe Berra with Brede Hangeland reported to be interesting Arsenal and Spurs.

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Boss to Delph deep for Leeds ace

Fulham and Newcastle are leading the race to sign £5m-rated Leeds midfielder Fabian Delph but Sunderland and Arsenal aren't far behind.

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Roy wants 'Gooch' for openers

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has earmarked Standard Liege's Oguchi Onyewu as the replacement for Brede Hangeland if he leaves in January.

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Fearful Hodgson hopeful over sales

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits he cannot guarantee the future of any of his players if bigger clubs target them.

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Blues draw caps great year for boss

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits the draw with Chelsea capped what could have been the best year of his managerial career.

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Fulham 2-2 Chelsea

Chelsea lost ground in the title race as Clint Dempsey's late equaliser grabbed a point for Fulham after Frank Lampard's double strike.

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FT:Fulham 2-2 Chelsea:Chelsea lose more ground on Liverpool after Dempsey's last minute equaliser cancelled out Lampard's two second half strikers.

GOAL:Fulham 2-2 Chelsea: (89mins)Dempsey rescues a point for Fulham from a Davies corner, nodding it into the far corner.

GOAL:Fulham 1-2 Chelsea: (72mins)Lampard puts Chelsea in front with a vicious bending freekick which wrong foots Schwarzer.

GOAL:Fulham 1-1 Chelsea: (50mins)Lampard gets the equalisier after a mix up at the back, the midfielder left with a tap in.

HT:Fulham 1-0 Chelsea:Fulham lead at the break thanks to Dempsey's close range finish but Chelsea have had their chances, Drogba missing the best of them.

GOAL:Fulham 1-0 Chelsea: (10mins)Dempsey gives Fulham the lead after arriving late at the far post, poking it home from a yard.

LINE UP: Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Alex, Ashley Cole, Deco, Mikel, Lampard, Joe Cole, Drogba, Malouda

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hangeland, Hughes, Konchesky, Davies, Etuhu, Murphy, Dempsey, Johnson, Zamora

Fulham close in on international midfielder

South African international midfielder Kagiso Dikgacoi says he is close to completing a move to Fulham.

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Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Fulham

Tottenham had to settle for a share of the points after failing to break down a stubborn Fulham side at White Hart lane.

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FT:Tottenham 0-0 Fulham:Scrappy second half which never really got going but Spurs will be bitterly disappointed not to have taken all three points here today.

HT:Tottenham 0-0 Fulham:Tight first half comes to a close with no goals, Modric the closest for Spurs, Dempsey's bicycle kick the best effort from Fulham.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Baird, Hughes, Konchesky, Dempsey, Murphy, Bullard, Davies, Johnson, Zamora

LINE UP: Gomes, Corluka, Dawson, King, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Zokora, Huddlestone, Bentley, Modric, Bent

Redknapp backs off Bullard

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has insisted he has not made contact with Fulham about a January move for Jimmy Bullard.

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Star rejects rival interest

Liverpool and Man City target Brede Hangeland insists he is happy at Fulham and can see himself staying at the club for a long time.

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Swede flattered by Fulham link

Giant Swedish midfielder Rasmus Elm has been flattered by Fulham's interest but has no plans to move in the January transfer window.

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Bullard future talk intensifies

Bolton could redouble their efforts to sign Fulham ace Jimmy Bullard with target Nicky Butt set to stay at Newcastle.

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Fulham 3-0 Middlesbrough

Goals from Jimmy Bullard, Danny Murphy and Clint Dempsey give Fulham a comfortable victory over Middlesbrough at Craven Cottage.

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FT:Fulham 3-0 Middlesbro:Goals from Bullard, Murphy and Dempsey give Fulham a comfortable victory. Middlesbrough battled hard but it wasn't there day today.

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