Fulham: February 2009 Archives

Arsenal 0-0 Fulham

A man-of-the-match display by goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer secured Fulham a 0-0 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates.

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FT:Arsenal 0-0 Fulham:Mark Schwarzer puts in a man-of-the-match display to deny Arsenal and give Fulham a deserved point.

HT:Arsenal 0-0 Fulham:Schwarzer has made two great saves to keep Arsenal out while Johnson and Zamora have both had chances

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

LINE UP: Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Arshavin, Denilson, Diaby, Nasri, Van Persie, Vela

Fulham ace back for Gunners

Fulham striker Andy Johnson has shaken off a knock ahead of the Premier League trip to Arsenal on Saturday.

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Cottagers can beat United - Hodgson

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson hopes to take advantage of Man Utd's hectic fixture list in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

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Dempsey hungry for cup success

Clint Dempsey believes the Cottagers can go all the way in the FA Cup this season after his goal helped see off Swansea City.

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Hodgson hails improved Cottagers

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has praised his players after they defeated Championship outfit Swansea on Tuesday night.

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FT:Fulham 2-1 Swansea: Swansea looked set for glory but they invited Fulham onto them after taking the lead and eventually the Cottagers made them pay the price

GOAL:Fulham 2-1 Swansea: (80mins) All change at the Cottage! Bobby Zamora dives in bravely to head Fulham in front decisively.

GOAL:Fulham 1-1 Swansea:(77mins) It was coming! Fulham have been banging on the door and finally Dempsey stoops to head them level

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Swansea: (47mins) The shock is on! Swansea lead thanks to a superb finish from Jason Scotland. The deserve it too!

HT:Fulham 0-0 Swansea: Swansea have seen more of the ball and played the better football but Fulham have had the better chances in a surprisingly open game.

HT:Fulham 0-0 Swansea: Hangeland's header hit the bar for Fulham in a fairly even first half against Swansea in this FA Cup 5th round replay at Craven Cottage.

LINE UP: De Vries, Rangel, Williams, Serran, Tate, Gower, Britton, Gomez, Dyer, Scotland, Bauza.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Davies, Dacourt, Etuhu, Dempsey, Nevland, Zamora.

Roy goes for foreign trio

Erik Nevland, Olivier Dacourt and Diomansy Kamara are in contention to start tonight's FA Cup fifth round replay against Swansea City.

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Fulham fall foul of Uefa clash

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is being forced into wholesale changes for tomorrow's FA Cup replay against Swansea because of a fixture jam.

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Fulham 2-0 West Bromwich Albion

Goals from Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson secured a 2-0 win for Fulham in an entertaining contest against West Brom at Craven Cottage.

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FT:Fulham 2-0 West Brom:Second half goals from Zamora and Johnson secure the points for Fulham.Bednar missed a late penalty.

GOAL:Fulham 2-0 West Brom: (72mins)Fulham extend their lead as Johnson smashes home the rebound after Zamora was denied by Carson.

GOAL:Fulham 1-0 West Brom: (61mins)Zamora taps home Pantsil's cross to give Fulham a deserved lead.

HT:Fulham 0-0 West Brom:All square at Craven Cottage but Fulham have hit the bar twice and forced Carson into three good saves.

LINE UP: Carson, Zuiverloon, Meite, Barnett, Robinson, Morrison, Koren, Borja Valero, Filipe Teixeira, Fortune, Simpson.

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

Hodgson admits Bullard injury worry

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits Jimmy Bullard's injured knee was one of the main reasons why he was not offered a long-term deal.

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Kamara focused on return

Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara is set to return from a long-term knee injury against West Brom on Sunday.

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United earn Hodgson's praise

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson hopes his side's loss to Manchester United will do no lasting damage to his Fulham players.

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Manchester United 3-0 Fulham

Manchester United moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford.

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FT:Man Utd 3-0 Fulham: Goals from Scholes, Berbatov and Rooney give United a comfortable win to five points clear at the top.

GOAL:Man Utd 3-0 Fulham: (63mins) Park fires in a cross-shot across the area and substitute Wayne Rooney is there to tap home.

HT:Man Utd 2-0 Fulham:Scholes and Berbatov have put United comfortably in front and it's now a matter of how many they will score.

GOAL:Man Utd 2-0 Fulham: (29mins)A long passing move ends in the ball falling to Berbatov in the area who calmly puts United 2 up

GOAL:Man Utd 1-0 Fulham: (11mins)Carrick's corner is played direct to Scholes whose first time volley squirms under Mark Schwarzer

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hangeland, Hughes, Kallio, Baird, Gera, Murphy, Davies, Dempsey, Zamora

LINE UP: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Park, Berbatov, Tevez

Loan man needs time - Hodgson

Roy Hodgson has called for Fulham fans to be patient with midfielder Giles Barnes because he needs time to rediscover his top form.

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Hodgson pins hope on double fitness bost

Paul Konchesky and Andy Johnson are set to play for Fulham at Man United after being given as long as possible to prove their fitness.

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Watford ace dampens Cottagers link

Midfielder Lee Williamson is unsure where talk of a move to Fulham originated from and insists he is happy at Watford.

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Injury concerns for Hodgson

Dickson Etuhu is out of Fulham's trip to Manchester United while Paul Konchesky and Andrew Johnson are both doubts.

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Cup draw unkind for Cottagers

Fulham will face a home clash with Manchester United in the FA Cup if they beat Swansea in their fifth-round replay.

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Cottagers' Spain raid latest

Fulham have been handed encouragement over their interest on Almeria striker Alvaro Negredo if they firm up their £7m interest.

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Fulham ace set to be in demand

Roy Hodgson admits Fulham are likely to face stiff competition for Olivier Dacourt if they try and sign him permanently in the summer.

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FT:Swansea 1-1 Fulham:Swansea were the better side throughout and perhaps will feel disappointed that they could not put Fulham away

GOAL:Swansea 1-1 Fulham: (52mins)Scotland turned Hughes inside out and then drilled a shot past Schwarzer from the edge of the box

HT:Swansea 0-1 Fulham:Swansea had two great chances to score but right before time an own goal from Monk has put Fulham in control

GOAL:Swansea 0-1 Fulham: (44mins)Konchesky whipped in an inswinging corner and Gary Monk diverted it into his own goal

Loan ace ready for Cup start

Loan star Olivier Dacourt could make his full Fulham debut in the FA Cup fifth-round trip to Swansea with Dickson Etuhu struggling.

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Hodgson on winger future

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson claims the loan signing of Derby winger Giles Barnes is a no-lose deal for the Cottagers and the player.

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Fulham's failed Canary swoop

Norwich midfielder Sammy Clingan has revealed that he was the subject of a failed transfer bid by Fulham during January.

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Roy reveals Olly plan

Roy Hodgson has promised to give Olivier Dacourt the games he needs to show Fulham fans his Serie A title-winning quality.

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Boss on striker boost

Diomansy Kamara has returned to full training and Roy Hodgson says he has given Fulham a tremendous boost.

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Zamora bounced back - Hodgson

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson claimed striker Bobby Zamora was back to his best in the Wigan draw after a poor game against Portsmouth.

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Hodgson waits on midfielder news

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is anxiously awaiting scan results after Dickson Etuhu suffered an ankle problem in the Wigan draw.

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Wigan Athletic 0-0 Fulham

Mido wasted a gilt-edged chance to claim maximum points for Wigan in a drab affair as Fulham continued their search for an away win.

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FT:Wigan 0-0 Fulham:A drab match at the JJB as both sides waste a number of good chances in the first half, the best of them falling to Mido.

HT:Wigan 0-0 Fulham:Neither side is able to break the deadlock in the first half with Zamora and Mido wasting excellent chances for their respective sides.

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

LINE UP: Kirkland, Melchiot, Scharner, Bramble, Figueroa, Valencia, Brown, Cattermole, N'Zogbia, Mido, Rodallega

Andresen gives exit reasons

Former Fulham midfielder Leon Andresen said he had to leave and join Hannover to save his international career.

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Barnes and Dacourt face wait

Roy Hodgson will leave it late to decide whether to include new signings Olivier Dacourt and Giles Barnes in the side to face Wigan.

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Hodgson reveals Zamora's pain

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has revealed the anguish striker Bobby Zamora is going through as his goal drought continues.

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Norwegians play down stopper exit talk

Norwegian side Tromso say they are holding talks with defender Tore Reginiussen amid reports claiming he could join Fulham this summer.

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Boss backs Cottagers ace to beat critics

Roy Hodgson has hit out at a section of Fulham fans for their recent criticism of goal-shy striker Bobby Zamora.

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Cottagers still light in numbers - boss

Roy Hodgson has admitted he was disappointed not to bring some striker reinforcements into Fulham during the transfer window.

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Cottagers chief resists goal-setting

Roy Hodgson says his only target for the season is to ensure Fulham stay in the Premier League despite them sitting in ninth position.

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Dacourt deal done/Murphy signs

Fulham have completed the signing of Olivier Dacourt, while Danny Murphy has penned a new deal at the club.

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Gray seals Cottagers switch

Fulham have agreed a deal with Coventry City to keep midfielder Julian Gray at Craven Cottage on a permanent basis.

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No Pantelic swoop - Teymourian joins Tykes

Hertha Berlin striker Marko Pantelic has denied he is set to join Fulham, while Andranik Teymourian has joined Barnsley on loan.

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Kamara closes in on comeback

Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara has targeted a March return to action in what will be a major boost to boss Roy Hodgson.

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Arsenal 0-0 Fulham

A man-of-the-match display by goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer secured Fulham a 0-0 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates.

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FT:Arsenal 0-0 Fulham:Mark Schwarzer puts in a man-of-the-match display to deny Arsenal and give Fulham a deserved point.

HT:Arsenal 0-0 Fulham:Schwarzer has made two great saves to keep Arsenal out while Johnson and Zamora have both had chances

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

LINE UP: Almunia, Sagna, Toure, Gallas, Clichy, Arshavin, Denilson, Diaby, Nasri, Van Persie, Vela

Fulham ace back for Gunners

Fulham striker Andy Johnson has shaken off a knock ahead of the Premier League trip to Arsenal on Saturday.

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Cottagers can beat United - Hodgson

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson hopes to take advantage of Man Utd's hectic fixture list in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

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Dempsey hungry for cup success

Clint Dempsey believes the Cottagers can go all the way in the FA Cup this season after his goal helped see off Swansea City.

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Hodgson hails improved Cottagers

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has praised his players after they defeated Championship outfit Swansea on Tuesday night.

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FT:Fulham 2-1 Swansea: Swansea looked set for glory but they invited Fulham onto them after taking the lead and eventually the Cottagers made them pay the price

GOAL:Fulham 2-1 Swansea: (80mins) All change at the Cottage! Bobby Zamora dives in bravely to head Fulham in front decisively.

GOAL:Fulham 1-1 Swansea:(77mins) It was coming! Fulham have been banging on the door and finally Dempsey stoops to head them level

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Swansea: (47mins) The shock is on! Swansea lead thanks to a superb finish from Jason Scotland. The deserve it too!

HT:Fulham 0-0 Swansea: Swansea have seen more of the ball and played the better football but Fulham have had the better chances in a surprisingly open game.

HT:Fulham 0-0 Swansea: Hangeland's header hit the bar for Fulham in a fairly even first half against Swansea in this FA Cup 5th round replay at Craven Cottage.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Davies, Dacourt, Etuhu, Dempsey, Nevland, Zamora.

LINE UP: De Vries, Rangel, Williams, Serran, Tate, Gower, Britton, Gomez, Dyer, Scotland, Bauza.

Roy goes for foreign trio

Erik Nevland, Olivier Dacourt and Diomansy Kamara are in contention to start tonight's FA Cup fifth round replay against Swansea City.

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Fulham fall foul of Uefa clash

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is being forced into wholesale changes for tomorrow's FA Cup replay against Swansea because of a fixture jam.

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Fulham 2-0 West Bromwich Albion

Goals from Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson secured a 2-0 win for Fulham in an entertaining contest against West Brom at Craven Cottage.

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FT:Fulham 2-0 West Brom:Second half goals from Zamora and Johnson secure the points for Fulham.Bednar missed a late penalty.

GOAL:Fulham 2-0 West Brom: (72mins)Fulham extend their lead as Johnson smashes home the rebound after Zamora was denied by Carson.

GOAL:Fulham 1-0 West Brom: (61mins)Zamora taps home Pantsil's cross to give Fulham a deserved lead.

HT:Fulham 0-0 West Brom:All square at Craven Cottage but Fulham have hit the bar twice and forced Carson into three good saves.

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

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