Fulham: May 2009 Archives

Hodgson eyes £5m striker

Fulham are being linked with Standard Liege striker Dieumerci Mbokani, who is valued at around £5million.

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Loan star assessing options

Seol Ki-Hyeon says his future remains uncertain but he could yet return to Fulham after an impressive spell on loan in Saudi Arabia.

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Bouazza left in limbo

Birmingham have ruled out making a summer bid for Hameur Bouazza who spent four months on loan with them from Fulham last season.

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Pair handed new deals

Fulham duo Mark Schwarzer and Brede Hangeland have been offered new deals as the Cottagers look to keep their squad together.

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Hodgson eyes Nancy striker

Fulham and Wolves are fighting it out to sign former West Brom loan striker Marc-Antoine Fortune this summer.

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Cottagers have tough season ahead - Zamora

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora admits it will be a big ask to build on the side's achievement of reaching Europe this season.

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Roy plans to continue

Roy Hodgson has indicated that Fulham won't be his last managerial post but he is not looking to leave Craven Cottage.

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Defender eyes Cottagers deal

Brede Hangeland insists he knows nothing about interest from Arsenal and says he would be happy to extend his stay at Fulham.

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Cottagers eye M'bami deal

Marseille's Cameroonian midfielder Modeste M'bami has targeted a move to the Premier League, with Fulham said to be keen.

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Hangeland opts for Cottage stay

Fulham's defensive stalwart Brede Hangeland will snub interest from Arsenal and opt to stay with the Cottagers according to reports.

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Hawthorns raid on cards

West Brom face a battle to keep hold of winger Chris Brunt with Fulham and Rangers said to be in the hunt for the player.

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Hodgson delighted with Europe

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has hailed his side's qualification for the Europa League and insists "the players deserve the credit".

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Fulham 0-2 Everton

Two goals from Leon Osman secure the points for Everton against a Fulham side who clung on to the final Europa League spot.

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FT:Fulham 0-2 Everton:Two goals from Leon Osman secure the points for Everton. Defeat for Spurs means Fulham are in Europe.

GOAL:Fulham 0-2 Everton: (88mins) Osman grabs his second as Everton confirm their superiority having dominated the second half.

HT:Fulham 0-1 Everton: Osman's 44th minute goal seperates the 2 sides in what had been an even contest.

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Everton: (44mins)Paintsil is caught in possession by Pienaar who picks out Leon Osman to open the scoring

LINE UP: Howard, Hibbert, Yobo, Lescott, Baines, Neville, Cahill, Rodwell, Pienaar, Osman, Saha

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Dempsey, Murphy, Etuhu, Gera, Nevland, Kamara

Johnson worry for Fulham

Andrew Johnson has aggravated a knee injury and could miss the last-day clash against his old club Everton on Sunday.

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Star man in Arsenal's thoughts

Arsenal have again been linked with a move for Brede Hangeland, with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said to be preparing a summer bid.

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Schwarzer closes in on new deal

Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is in talks with Fulham about a new deal to keep him at Craven Cottage beyond 2010.

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Zamora on goals return

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora insists he is not bothered by his lack of Premier League goals because he is playing a different role.

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No Toffees favours - Schwarzer

Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer has dismissed claims Everton will have one eye on the FA Cup final on Sunday afternoon.

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Target Kharja drops Premier move hint

Siena midielder Houssine Kharja has admitted that it would fulfil his dream to play in England amid reports linking him to Fulham.

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Nevland eyes winning finish

Erik Nevland has called on his Fulham team-mates to qualify for the Europa League in style against Everton with a third straight win.

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Main not the man for Fulham

Fulham have decided against offering a contract to Darlington's teenage striker Curtis Main following a recent trial spell.

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Target Scharner eyes Euro action

Fulham target Paul Scharner wants to leave Wigan this summer to join a club playing in Europe and boost his international prospects.

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Cottagers boss wants Euro reward

Roy Hodgson hopes Fulham secure European qualification this season as it will provide 'tangible evidence' of what they have achieved.

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Austrian ace in Cottage link

Fulham are reportedly the latest club to express an interest in signing Wigan's versatile Austrian international Paul Scharner.

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Newcastle United 0-1 Fulham

Ten-man Newcastle slipped back into the relegation zone after being defeated by Fulham, who continue their push for Europe.

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FT:Newcastle 0-1 Fulham: Ten-man Newcastle slip back into the relegation zone while Fulham continue to push for Europe

HT:Newcastle 0-1 Fulham: Boos greet the half-time whistle with Newcastle trailing to a well-organised Fulham side

GOAL:Newcastle 0-1 Fulham: (41mins) Nevland squares the ball to Kamara who hammers the ball high into the net

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Konchesky, Pantsil, Hangeland, Nevland, Gera, Murphy, Kamara, Hughes, Etuhu, Dempsey

LINE UP: Harper, Beye, Taylor, Bassong, Duff, Butt, Nolan, Guthrie, Gutierrez, Viduka, Martins

Roy offered strike options

Fulham frontmen Andrew Johnson and Bobby Zamora are back for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash at Newcastle.

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Defender ready to re-sign

Fulham defender Brede Hangeland is reportedly close to agreeing a new deal to end speculation over his future.

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Keeper happy with Fulham move

Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer has hailed the Cottagers' "brilliant season" to suggest he would reject interest from Villa and Spurs.

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Teen striker eyes Cottage deal

Darlington's teenage striker Chris Main would reportedly be open to joining Fulham if an offer was forthcoming this summer.

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Cottagers keeper in demand

Tottenham and Aston Villa are set to move for Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer after the Australian's fantastic season at Craven Cottage.

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Sky Blues ace to snub switch

Fulham target Aron Gunnarsson looks set to snub a move to Craven Cottage after pledging his future to Coventry.

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Cologne reveal striker stance

Coach Christoph Daum has told Fulham he will do everything in his power to keep Milivoje Novakovic at Cologne.

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Cottagers fighting for veteran

Fulham are being linked with Inter Milan veteran striker Julio Cruz who has already been made offers by Real Betis and Espanyol.

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Fulham 3-1 Aston Villa

Diomansy Kamara's second-half brace clinched a 3-1 victory for Fulham over Aston Villa that propelled them into European contention.

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FT:Fulham 3-1 A Villa: Kamara's goal so soon after the restart took the stuffing out of Villa who struggled to fight back and Fulham deservedly take the points.

GOAL:Fulham 3-1 A Villa: (59mins) Stunning finish! Hangeland flicks a corner on and KAMARA flicks home audaciously from 6 yards.

GOAL:Fulham 2-1 A Villa: (47mins) Great combination play from Nevland and KAMARA and the latter blasts into the bottom corner.

HT:Fulham 1-1 A Villa: What a superb half! Murphy's penalty gave Fulham a deserved early lead but Ashley Young's equaliser means we are level at the interval.

GOAL:Fulham 1-1 A Villa: (14mins) Ashley Young steals in behind Paintsil to convert Milner's dangerous right cross. All square now

GOAL:Fulham 1-0 A Villa: (7mins) Milner needlessly pushes Kamara to the ground in the box and Murphy cooly slots in from the spot.

LINE UP: Friedel, Luke Young, Knight, Davies, Shorey, Milner, Petrov, Barry, Ashley Young, Carew, Agbonlahor

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Gera,Murphy, Etuhu, Dempsey, Kamara, Nevland

Kamara in contention for Cottagers

Diomansy Kamara is pushing for a start for Fulham in their home clash with Aston Villa on Saturday.

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Cottagers chief makes Euro claim

Roy Hodgson is determined to guide Fulham into Europe next season and will reportedly earn a £750,000 bonus if he manages it.

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Cottagers line up Aussie tests

Fulham have revealed they are to play pre-season friendlies against Australian sides Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory in July.

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Cottagers keen on Reds reserve

Fulham are lining up a move for Liverpool's teenage winger Gary MacKay-Steven, according to the player's agent.

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Saudi swoop mooted

Fulham are being linked with a summer move to sign Ghana striker Prince Tagoe from Saudi Arabian club Al-Itiifaq.

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England U-21 ace plays waiting game

Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman says he does not want to leave the club despite reported interest from Fulham.

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Cottagers heading Down Under

Fulham are set to jet to Australia this summer for pre-season friendlies against two A-League sides.

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Roy up for final push

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits qualifying for Europe this season is a "tough ask" but he is determined to give it a go.

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Chelsea 3-1 Fulham

Chelsea cruised past Fulham courtesy of goals from Nicoals Anelka, Florent Malouda and Didier Drogba.

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FT:Chelsea 3-1 Fulham: Goals from Anelka, Malouda and Drogba saw Chelsea cruise past Fulham, Nevland scoring for the visitors

GOAL:Chelsea 3-1 Fulham: (54mins) Drogba and Anelka combine well before Drogba applies the finishing touches to beat Schwarzer.

HT:Chelsea 2-1 Fulham: Anelka and Malouda goals see Chelsea lead at the break in an entertaining game, Nevland scoring for Fulham.

GOAL:Chelsea 2-1 Fulham: (10mins) Malouda finds the back of the net with a left-foot strike after being put in by Drogba.

GOAL:Chelsea 1-1 Fulham: (4mins) Nevland scores with a low shot from an acute angle, despite Cech getting a hand to the ball.

GOAL:Chelsea 1-0 Fulham: (2mins) Nicolas Anelka slides the ball home after running onto Didier Drogba's pass.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Dempsey, Etuhu, Murphy, Gera, Zamora, Nevland

LINE UP: Cech, Bosingwa, Alex, Terry, Ashley Cole, Lampard, Essien, Mikel, Malouda, Anelka, Drogba

Changes in attack for the Bridge

Fulham striker Andrew Johnson is out of the London derby showdown against Chelsea with a knee injury.

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Etherington - Move stories are made up

Stoke winger Matthew Etherington has dismissed rumours he is planning on quitting the Potters for a move to Fulham.

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Hodgson eyes £5m striker

Fulham are being linked with Standard Liege striker Dieumerci Mbokani, who is valued at around £5million.

More: Hodgson eyes £5m striker |

Loan star assessing options

Seol Ki-Hyeon says his future remains uncertain but he could yet return to Fulham after an impressive spell on loan in Saudi Arabia.

More: Loan star assessing options |

Bouazza left in limbo

Birmingham have ruled out making a summer bid for Hameur Bouazza who spent four months on loan with them from Fulham last season.

More: Bouazza left in limbo |

Pair handed new deals

Fulham duo Mark Schwarzer and Brede Hangeland have been offered new deals as the Cottagers look to keep their squad together.

More: Pair handed new deals |

Hodgson eyes Nancy striker

Fulham and Wolves are fighting it out to sign former West Brom loan striker Marc-Antoine Fortune this summer.

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Cottagers have tough season ahead - Zamora

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora admits it will be a big ask to build on the side's achievement of reaching Europe this season.

More: Cottagers have tough season ahead - Zamora |

Roy plans to continue

Roy Hodgson has indicated that Fulham won't be his last managerial post but he is not looking to leave Craven Cottage.

More: Roy plans to continue |

Defender eyes Cottagers deal

Brede Hangeland insists he knows nothing about interest from Arsenal and says he would be happy to extend his stay at Fulham.

More: Defender eyes Cottagers deal |

Cottagers eye M'bami deal

Marseille's Cameroonian midfielder Modeste M'bami has targeted a move to the Premier League, with Fulham said to be keen.

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Hangeland opts for Cottage stay

Fulham's defensive stalwart Brede Hangeland will snub interest from Arsenal and opt to stay with the Cottagers according to reports.

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Hawthorns raid on cards

West Brom face a battle to keep hold of winger Chris Brunt with Fulham and Rangers said to be in the hunt for the player.

More: Hawthorns raid on cards |

Hodgson delighted with Europe

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has hailed his side's qualification for the Europa League and insists "the players deserve the credit".

More: Hodgson delighted with Europe |

Fulham 0-2 Everton

Two goals from Leon Osman secure the points for Everton against a Fulham side who clung on to the final Europa League spot.

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FT:Fulham 0-2 Everton:Two goals from Leon Osman secure the points for Everton. Defeat for Spurs means Fulham are in Europe.

GOAL:Fulham 0-2 Everton: (88mins) Osman grabs his second as Everton confirm their superiority having dominated the second half.

HT:Fulham 0-1 Everton: Osman's 44th minute goal seperates the 2 sides in what had been an even contest.

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Everton: (44mins)Paintsil is caught in possession by Pienaar who picks out Leon Osman to open the scoring

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Dempsey, Murphy, Etuhu, Gera, Nevland, Kamara

LINE UP: Howard, Hibbert, Yobo, Lescott, Baines, Neville, Cahill, Rodwell, Pienaar, Osman, Saha

Johnson worry for Fulham

Andrew Johnson has aggravated a knee injury and could miss the last-day clash against his old club Everton on Sunday.

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Star man in Arsenal's thoughts

Arsenal have again been linked with a move for Brede Hangeland, with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said to be preparing a summer bid.

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Schwarzer closes in on new deal

Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is in talks with Fulham about a new deal to keep him at Craven Cottage beyond 2010.

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Zamora on goals return

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora insists he is not bothered by his lack of Premier League goals because he is playing a different role.

More: Zamora on goals return |

No Toffees favours - Schwarzer

Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer has dismissed claims Everton will have one eye on the FA Cup final on Sunday afternoon.

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Target Kharja drops Premier move hint

Siena midielder Houssine Kharja has admitted that it would fulfil his dream to play in England amid reports linking him to Fulham.

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