Fulham: August 2009 Archives

Olympics in Hodgson's sights

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson wants to coach Team GB at the 2012 Olympics but he has heard nothing official yet.

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No excuses from Hodgson

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson refused to blame the midweek trip to Russia for the 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa.

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Aston Villa 2-0 Fulham

John Pantsil's own goal and Gabriel Agbonlahor secured Aston Villa a comfortable 2-0 win against Fulham at Villa Park.

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FT:A Villa 2-0 Fulham: Pantsil's own goal and Agbonlahor give Villa a comfortable win against a lacklustre Fulham at Villa Park.

GOAL:A Villa 2-0 Fulham: (59mins)Agbonlahor runs at goal before firing a shot past Schwarzer

HT:A Villa 1-0 Fulham: Pantsil's early own goal has given Villa a deserved lead at the break.

GOAL:A Villa 1-0 Fulham: (3mins) John Pantsil heads an Ashley Young corner into his own net.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Dempsey, Kamara, Greening, Etuhu, Duff, Nevland.

LINE UP: Friedel, Beye, Cuellar, Clark, Shorey, Petrov, Milner, Sidwell, Reo-Coker, Ashley Young, Agbonlahor.

Hodgson waits on key trio

Danny Murphy, Bobby Zamora and Paul Konchesky could be recalled when Fulham travel to take on Aston Villa on Sunday.

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Hodgson clear on Hangeland future

Roy Hodgson has reiterated Fulham have not received any offer from a rival Premier League club for defender Brede Hangeland.

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Fulham placed in tough group

Fulham have been given a tough Europa League draw after being put in the same group as Roma, Basel and CSKA Sofia.

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Hodgson hails squad strength

Roy Hodgson has hailed Fulham's strength in depth after his injury-hit squad secured a place in the Europa League group stage.

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FT:Amkar Perm 1-0 Fulham:Martin Kushev's late goal gives Amkar the win but Fulham go through 3-2 on aggregate.

GOAL:Amkar Perm 1-0 Fulham: (90mins) Martin Kushev scored in injury time for the Russians.

HT:Amkar Perm 0-0 Fulham:Amkar have had the better of the first half but it's goalless in Russia

South African arrives at Fulham

Fulham have finally completed the signing of South Africa international Kagisho Dikgacoi on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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LINE UP: Schwarzer, Kelly, Pantsil, Hangeland, Baird, Nevland, Gera, Riise, Duff, Hughes, Etuhu.

Slovakian won't be drawn yet

Lokomotiv Moscow defender Jan Durica has refused to rule out a possible move to Fulham despite talks with Panathinaikos.

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Injuries mount for Hodgson

Fulham will be without Andy Johnson, Danny Murphy, Bobby Zamora and Paul Konchesky for the Europa League play-off at Amkar Perm.

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Roy's rejection call from prize Swede

Swedish midfielder Rasmus Elm says he called Roy Hodgson personally after choosing to sign for AZ Alkmaar instead of Fulham.

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Fulham track defensive reinforcements

Fulham are tracking Le Mans centre-back Gregory Cerdan and are prepared to offer £2million for the Frenchman.

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Loan switch for Greening

Fulham have completed the signing of former West Brom captain Jonathan Greening on a season-long loan deal.

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Gunners shelve defender interest

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has ruled out making a swoop for Fulham defender Brede Hangeland before the end of the transfer window.

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Murphy wait for Hodgson

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson will monitor the fitness of captain Danny Murphy this week ahead of the trip to Russia.

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Murphy agrees Fulham stay

Fulham captain Danny Murphy has signed an extension to his deal and will stay at Craven Cottage until at least the summer of 2011.

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Fulham 0-2 Chelsea

Goals in each half from Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka sealed a comfortable and deserved 2-0 win for Chelsea at Fulham.

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FT:Fulham 0-2 Chelsea: Goals in each half from Drogba and Anelka give Chelsea a third straight win against a disappointing Fulham side.

GOAL:Fulham 0-2 Chelsea: (76mins) Drogba plays Anelka who goes round Schwarzer and fires in.

HT:Fulham 0-1 Chelsea: Drogba scores with the only shot on target in the first half of the game.

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Chelsea: (39mins) Anelka plays in Didier Drogba who fires past Schwarzer.

LINE UP: : Cech, Bosingwa, Carvalho, Terry, Ashley Cole, Mikel, Ballack, Malouda, Lampard, Drogba, Anelka.

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

Chelsea bows for Fulham pair

Fulham's new signings Damien Duff and Jonathan Greening are pushing to start the home clash against Chelsea on Sunday.

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Hangeland "sure" on future

Brede Hangeland has ended speculation about a move from Fulham before September 1 by insisting he is "really happy" at Craven Cottage.

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Defender leaves Cottage

Fulham defender Adrian Leijer has rejoined Melbourne Victory after failing to appear for the Cottagers in two years.

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Johnson blow for Cottagers

Fulham will intensify their efforts to sign a new striker because Andy Johnson could miss two months with a dislocated collarbone.

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FT:Fulham 3-1 Amkar Perm: A fairly impressive performance by Fulham who could have won more easily.

GOAL:Fulham 3-1 Amkar Perm: (77mins) Grishin hits back thumping a shot in off the crossbar

GOAL:Fulham 3-0 Amkar Perm: (75mins) Damian Duff comes on and sets up Zamora to rifle home

GOAL:Fulham 2-0 Amkar Perm: (51mins) A great strike by Dempsey from 25-yards as Fulham dominate

HT:Fulham 1-0 Amkar Perm:

GOAL:Fulham 1-0 Amkar Perm: (4mins) Andrew Johnson shoots the Cottagers ahead.

Greening seals Albion exit

Jonathan Greening has departed West Brom and signed for Premier League Fulham on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent move.

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Hodgson relying on videos

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits the Cottagers have not been able to watch Europa League opponent Amkar Perm in action in the flesh.

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Winger ready for Fulham bow

Fulham new boy Damien Duff is set to make his debut against Russian side Amkar Perm in the Europa League on Thursday night.

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Hodgson reveals transfer hopes

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed Damien Duff might not be his final signing of the summer transfer window.

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Greening deal boost for Cottagers

West Brom are facing a fight to keep skipper Jonathan Greening at the club as Fulham still want him, according to Roberto Di Matteo.

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Attitude spot on - Murphy

Danny Murphy believes Fulham have the mental toughness to be able to cope with the rigours of the Europa League.

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Hodgson completes third summer signing

Fulham have completed the £4million signing of Republic of Ireland international winger Damien Duff from Newcastle.

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Uche bid increase reports

Fulham are tipped to increase their offer for Almeria striker Kalu Uche who is valued at around £4m.

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Skipper eyes defender boost

Fulham captain Danny Murphy has backed defender Brede Hangeland to stay loyal to the Cottagers and snub interest from Arsenal.

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Duff on verge of Fulham switch

Damien Duff will complete his move from relegated Newcastle to Fulham early next week, manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed.

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Portsmouth 0-1 Fulham

Bobby Zamora proved to be a pain in the backside for Portsmouth as his goal gives Fulham a winning start to the season.

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FT:Portsmouth 0-1 Fulham:Zamora's goal gives Fulham a winning start after a gritty display by the Cottagers keeps Portsmouth out.

HT:Portsmouth 0-1 Fulham:Pompey have dominated the first half but trail to a Zamora goal.

GOAL:Portsmouth 0-1 Fulham: (13mins)Dempsey's shot hits Zamora's backside to wrong foot James.

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

LINE UP: James, Kaboul, Wilson, Distin, Belhadj, Mullins, Diop, Mokoena, Utaka, Kranjcar, Piquionne

Hodgson on Hangeland future

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has insisted he has not received an offer from Arsenal for centre-back Brede Hangeland.

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Duff heading South

Fulham are expected to complete the £4m signing of Newcastle winger Damien Duff beating Wolves who also wanted him.

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Davies misses season opener

Fulham midfielder Simon Davies has not recovered from a foot injury for the trip to Portsmouth on Saturday.

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Kamara focused on Fulham

Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara has pledged his future to Fulham despite Bordeaux's president talking to his agents.

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Winger bidders revealed

Fulham are rumoured to be the Premier League club that last night tabled a £4million bid for Newcastle's Damien Duff.

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O'Neil on Hodgson radar

Fulham have emerged as serious rivals to Everton in the race to sign Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil this summer.

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Cottagers set to lose out on striker

West Ham are now said to be the favourites ahead of Fulham to land Bordeaux's Morrocan striker Marouane Chamakh.

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Cottagers to step up striker race

Diomansy Kamara could be used as part of a swap deal as Fulham step up their bid to sign Marouane Chamakh from Bordeaux.

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Reo-Coker on Hodgson radar

Fulham have been linked with a £4million raid on Aston Villa for versatile midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker.

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Defender happy at Fulham

Brede Hangeland has said he is in no rush to leave Fulham this summer despite strong interest from Arsenal.

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Trial for Danish defender

Former Denmark Under-21 defender Magnus Troest has reportedly joined Fulham on trial from Serie A outfit Genoa.

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Boro firm on Huth price

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate insists he will not sell reported Fulham target Robert Huth on the cheap.

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Cottagers handed Russian trip

Fulham will face Russian side FC Amkar Perm in the final qualifying round of the inaugural Europa League.

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Hodgson on Brede future

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has warned Arsenal they will not allow centre-half Brede Hangeland to leave Craven Cottage without a fight.

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Hangeland future admission

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits Brede Hangeland has his price if bigger clubs come calling for the Norway defender.

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Davies still missing for Cottagers

Fulham duo Simon Davies and Toni Kallio will miss the Europa League qualifier against FK Vetra on Thursday night.

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Fulham midfield target latest

Fulham target Jonathan Greening is reportedly hoping West Brom cave in and accept £4m for him from the Cottagers.

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Zamora snub no blow - Duffen

Chairman Paul Duffen has played down the significance of Fulham striker Bobby Zamora snubbing the chance to join Hull this summer.

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Fulham signing worried about new season

South Africa star Kagiso Dikgacoi says he will find it difficult playing in England after claiming he has completed his move to Fulham.

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Hodgson ready to sell striker

Bordeaux and Paris St Germain are keeping an eye on Diomansy Kamara as Roy Hodgson looks to try and raise some funds.

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Sweden ace in Hodgson's sights

Fulham are believed to have made an offer for Sweden international Rasmus Elm, who is also a target of Everton and Manchester City.

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Olympics in Hodgson's sights

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson wants to coach Team GB at the 2012 Olympics but he has heard nothing official yet.

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No excuses from Hodgson

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson refused to blame the midweek trip to Russia for the 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa.

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Aston Villa 2-0 Fulham

John Pantsil's own goal and Gabriel Agbonlahor secured Aston Villa a comfortable 2-0 win against Fulham at Villa Park.

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FT:A Villa 2-0 Fulham: Pantsil's own goal and Agbonlahor give Villa a comfortable win against a lacklustre Fulham at Villa Park.

GOAL:A Villa 2-0 Fulham: (59mins)Agbonlahor runs at goal before firing a shot past Schwarzer

HT:A Villa 1-0 Fulham: Pantsil's early own goal has given Villa a deserved lead at the break.

GOAL:A Villa 1-0 Fulham: (3mins) John Pantsil heads an Ashley Young corner into his own net.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Dempsey, Kamara, Greening, Etuhu, Duff, Nevland.

LINE UP: Friedel, Beye, Cuellar, Clark, Shorey, Petrov, Milner, Sidwell, Reo-Coker, Ashley Young, Agbonlahor.

Hodgson waits on key trio

Danny Murphy, Bobby Zamora and Paul Konchesky could be recalled when Fulham travel to take on Aston Villa on Sunday.

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Hodgson clear on Hangeland future

Roy Hodgson has reiterated Fulham have not received any offer from a rival Premier League club for defender Brede Hangeland.

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Fulham placed in tough group

Fulham have been given a tough Europa League draw after being put in the same group as Roma, Basel and CSKA Sofia.

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Hodgson hails squad strength

Roy Hodgson has hailed Fulham's strength in depth after his injury-hit squad secured a place in the Europa League group stage.

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FT:Amkar Perm 1-0 Fulham:Martin Kushev's late goal gives Amkar the win but Fulham go through 3-2 on aggregate.

GOAL:Amkar Perm 1-0 Fulham: (90mins) Martin Kushev scored in injury time for the Russians.

HT:Amkar Perm 0-0 Fulham:Amkar have had the better of the first half but it's goalless in Russia

South African arrives at Fulham

Fulham have finally completed the signing of South Africa international Kagisho Dikgacoi on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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LINE UP: Schwarzer, Kelly, Pantsil, Hangeland, Baird, Nevland, Gera, Riise, Duff, Hughes, Etuhu.

Slovakian won't be drawn yet

Lokomotiv Moscow defender Jan Durica has refused to rule out a possible move to Fulham despite talks with Panathinaikos.

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Injuries mount for Hodgson

Fulham will be without Andy Johnson, Danny Murphy, Bobby Zamora and Paul Konchesky for the Europa League play-off at Amkar Perm.

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Roy's rejection call from prize Swede

Swedish midfielder Rasmus Elm says he called Roy Hodgson personally after choosing to sign for AZ Alkmaar instead of Fulham.

More: Roy's rejection call from prize Swede |

Fulham track defensive reinforcements

Fulham are tracking Le Mans centre-back Gregory Cerdan and are prepared to offer £2million for the Frenchman.

More: Fulham track defensive reinforcements |

Loan switch for Greening

Fulham have completed the signing of former West Brom captain Jonathan Greening on a season-long loan deal.

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Gunners shelve defender interest

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has ruled out making a swoop for Fulham defender Brede Hangeland before the end of the transfer window.

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Murphy wait for Hodgson

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson will monitor the fitness of captain Danny Murphy this week ahead of the trip to Russia.

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