Fulham: September 2009 Archives

Left back wants long term stay at Cottage

Paul Konchesky has revealed he wants to be a part of Fulham's long-term plans as he prepares to face former club West Ham on Sunday.

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Fulham to step up European bid

Roy Hodgson could send out a full-strength side as Fulham prepare to face FC Basel in the Europa League on Thursday.

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Star eyes Roma return

Damien Duff looks like being sidelined for two to three weeks with a calf injury but could be fit for the European clash with Roma.

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Cottagers tipped with midfield swoop

Fulham are believed to be considering a January move for Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker, in a deal that could be worth £3m.

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Star buoyed by Gunners display

Fulham star Zoltan Gera claims the Cottagers will soon start to climb the table if they reproduce their form against Arsenal.

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Hodgson waits on Duff verdict

Fulham are awaiting scan results after winger Damien Duff suffered a calf problem against Arsenal on Saturday.

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Boss hopes for a change of luck

Roy Hodgson is convinced on another day his side would have taken all three points against Arsenal instead of coming away empty-handed.

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Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

A second half goal from Robin van Persie helped Arsenal to a 1-0 over Fulham, but Vito Mannone was inspired at the other end.

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FT:Fulham 0-1 Arsenal:Van Persie was the goal scorer but Gunners keeper Mannone was the hero as Arsenal edge it.

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Arsenal: (52mins)Van Persie slides the ball home from Fabregas' pass.

HT:Fulham 0-0 Arsenal:Mannone is the busiest player on the pitch,saving from Gera and Johnson.

LINE UP: Mannone, Sagna, Gallas, Vermaelen, Clichy, Song Billong, Diaby, Bendtner, Fabregas, Arshavin, van Persie

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

Star up for Gunners clash

Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer insists there is no reason why the Cottagers cannot get a result at home against Arsenal.

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Hodgson ponders Gunners options

Mark Schwarzer, Brede Hangeland, Damien Duff, Andrew Johnson and Bobby Zamora are set to return against Arsenal.

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Star up for Gunners visit

Fulham new boy Jonathan Greening is eyeing victory at home against Arsenal after an encouraging display at Man City.

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Cup boost for Cottagers despite defeat

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits his fringe players did their first-team chances no harm at Man City on Wednesday night.

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AET:Man City 2-1 Fulham:Toure's decisive goal in extra time sends City through against Fulham.

GOAL:Man City 2-1 Fulham: (115mins)Toure finishes from close range after a Petrov cross.

ET:Man City 1-1 Fulham:Barry's equaliser sends this one into extra time after Gera's opener.

GOAL:Man City 1-1 Fulham: (52mins)Bellamy crosses for Barry who heads home from six yards.

HT:Man City 0-1 Fulham:Gera's strike gives Fulham the lead at the break despite City's dominance

GOAL:Man City 0-1 Fulham: (34mins)Gera finds the bottom corner with a long range effort.

LINE UP: Stockdale, Stoor, Baird, Smalling, Kelly, Davies, Greening, Riise, Gera, Seol, Eddie Johnson

LINE UP: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Lescott, Bridge, Wright-Phillips, De Jong, Barry, Ireland, Tevez, Bellamy

Trio in contention to start at City

Roy Hodgson will ring the changes again for Fulham's Carling Cup third round clash at big-spending Manchester City tonight.

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No New Year exit for Zola target

Bordeaux's president Jean-Louis Triaud has warned West Ham to forget about trying to sign striker target Marouane Chamakh in January.

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Hodgson's striker challenge

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is calling on his players to buck up their ideas in front of goal after Sunday's defeat to Wolves.

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Fulham waste preparation time

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson made no excuses for his side's 2-1 defeat at Wolves after resting most of them in the Europa League in midweek.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Fulham

Wolves survived a second half fightback by Fulham to take all three points at Molineux.

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FT:Wolves 2-1 Fulham:Fulham threatened late on but Wolves move away from the relegation zone with a deserved win.

GOAL:Wolves 2-1 Fulham: (65mins)Murphy slots home a penalty to give Fulham hope.

GOAL:Wolves 2-0 Fulham: (48mins)Keogh lays the ball back to Edwards who smashes home.

HT:Wolves 1-0 Fulham:Wolves go in at the break with a narrow but deserved lead.

GOAL:Wolves 1-0 Fulham: (18mins)Doyle heads home from Halford's long through.

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

LINE UP: Hennessey, Halford, Mancienne, Berra, Elokobi, Edwards, Henry, Castillo, Jarvis, Doyle, Keogh

Hodgson has hopes for Konchesky

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is hoping defender Paul Konchesky does not require surgery to repair a long-standing knee problem.

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Hodgson makes Hangeland admission

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has revealed a new contract for influential defender Brede Hangeland is "imminent".

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Magpies swoop hopes rejected

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson says he has no intention of allowing striker Diomansy Kamara to join Championship side Newcastle.

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Result proves Roy right

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson felt the Europa League draw at CSKA Sofia justified his decision to play some fringe men.

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FT:CSKA Sofia 1-1 Fulham: Kamara earns Fulham a draw in their opening Europa League after he cancelled out Platini's opener.

GOAL:CSKA Sofia 1-1 Fulham: (65mins) An error at the back lets in Diomansy Kamara to level.

GOAL:CSKA Sofia 1-0 Fulham: (62mins) Sub Michel Platini puts CSKA in front in the second half.

HT:CSKA Sofia 0-0 Fulham:Fulham are being held in Bulgaria after a disappointing first half.

LINE UP: Stockdale, Kelly, Pantsil, Baird, Smalling, Gera, Riise, Greening, Davies, Kamara, Nevland.

Defender's new deal in pipeline

Brede Hangeland has said he is ready to ignore rival Premier League interest and commit to a new contract with Fulham.

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Cottagers' competitive line-up

Roy Hodgson has hinted that Zoltan Gera and Jonathan Greening will start for Fulham in tonight's Europa League clash with CSKA Sofia.

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Fulham sweat on keeper fitness

Keeper Mark Schwarzer is battling to be fit in time for Fulham's Europa League clash against CSKA Sofia on Thursday.

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Fulham star on Toon wanted list

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is preparing a raid on Fulham to sign striker Diomansy Kamara on loan.

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Fulham target heading Down Under

The agent of long-term Fulham target Mark Viduka says the striker will return to Australia and is in talks with Melbourne Victory.

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Duff up for Europa challenge

Fulham new boy Damien Duff insists the squad is strong enough to cope with the Europa League campaign.

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No Etuhu blame

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson and Everton counterpart David Moyes have cleared Dickson Etuhu of blame after Phil Neville suffered a cut knee.

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Fulham 2-1 Everton

Second half goals from Paul Konchesky and Damien Duff helped Fulham come from behind to defeat Everton 2-1 at Craven Cottage.

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FT:Fulham 2-1 Everton: Second half goals from Konchesky and Duff cancel out Cahill's header to give Fulham the points.

GOAL:Fulham 2-1 Everton: (79mins)Damien Duff cuts in and fires a left-foot shot past Howard.

GOAL:Fulham 1-1 Everton: (57mins)Paul Konchesky's drive deflects past Howard off Distin.

HT:Fulham 0-1 Everton: Cahill's header gives Everton a deserved lead against a poor Fulham side.

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Everton: (33mins)Baines' free kick into the area is headed in by Tim Cahill.

LINE UP: Howard, Hibbert, Yobo, Distin, Baines, Osman, Neville, Rodwell, Pienaar, Cahill, Jo.

LINE UP: Stockdale, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Dempsey, Murphy, Etuhu, Duff, Zamora, Andrew Johnson.

Skipper wait for Cottagers

Fulham captain Danny Murphy is struggling for Sunday's clash with Everton but Simon Davies could return after ankle trouble.

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Hodgson on Europa adventure

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits the Premier League is the club's bread and butter ahead of the Europa League campaign.

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Sutton's striker dilemma

Fulham will sign 18-year-old Sutton Utd striker Stefan Payne on Monday after the deal was given the green light last night.

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French minnows in for ex-Cottager

Former Fulham midfielder Olivier Dacourt is considering an offer to play second division football in France this season.

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Minnows keen for striker move

Sutton Utd could net a six-figure fee if teenage striker Stefan Payne passes a stringent medical and goes on to play for Fulham.

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Fulham seek answers

Bjorn Helge Riise is expected to face disciplinary action when he returns to Fulham following the international break.

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Cottagers scouting mission

Fulham are said to be watching Sutton United striker Stefan Payne but have yet to make a firm move for the highly-rated teenager.

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Striker linked with return

West Brom have not given up hope of signing Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara on a short-term basis, according to reports.

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Europa rejig for Cottagers

Fulham will now play West Ham, Man City, Wigan and Sunderland on Sunday afternoons because of Europa League commitments.

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Riise takes aim at Hodgson

Out-of-favour midfielder Bjorn Helge Riise has claimed manager Roy Hodgson picks the likes of Damien Duff on name alone.

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Etuhu on Murphy partnership

Fulham star Dickson Etuhu is urging boss Roy Hodgson to keep the faith with his midfield partnership with Danny Murphy.

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Targets rebuffs Cottagers idea

Jan Novak of MFK Kosice has revealed he was never a transfer deadline day target for Fulham manager Roy Hodgson.

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Cottagers reject target snub

Fulham have denied failing in a transfer deadline day move for striker Jeremie Aliadiere of Middlesbrough.

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Striker signs but late bid fails

Fulham have signed Swedish striker David Elm on a one-year deal, but failed with a late swoop for Jeremie Aliadiere.

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Kamara rumours played down

Diomansy Kamara is not on his way out of Fulham despite deadline day reports linking the striker with a move to Bolton.

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Left back wants long term stay at Cottage

Paul Konchesky has revealed he wants to be a part of Fulham's long-term plans as he prepares to face former club West Ham on Sunday.

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Fulham to step up European bid

Roy Hodgson could send out a full-strength side as Fulham prepare to face FC Basel in the Europa League on Thursday.

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Star eyes Roma return

Damien Duff looks like being sidelined for two to three weeks with a calf injury but could be fit for the European clash with Roma.

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Cottagers tipped with midfield swoop

Fulham are believed to be considering a January move for Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker, in a deal that could be worth £3m.

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Star buoyed by Gunners display

Fulham star Zoltan Gera claims the Cottagers will soon start to climb the table if they reproduce their form against Arsenal.

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Hodgson waits on Duff verdict

Fulham are awaiting scan results after winger Damien Duff suffered a calf problem against Arsenal on Saturday.

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Boss hopes for a change of luck

Roy Hodgson is convinced on another day his side would have taken all three points against Arsenal instead of coming away empty-handed.

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Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

A second half goal from Robin van Persie helped Arsenal to a 1-0 over Fulham, but Vito Mannone was inspired at the other end.

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FT:Fulham 0-1 Arsenal:Van Persie was the goal scorer but Gunners keeper Mannone was the hero as Arsenal edge it.

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Arsenal: (52mins)Van Persie slides the ball home from Fabregas' pass.

HT:Fulham 0-0 Arsenal:Mannone is the busiest player on the pitch,saving from Gera and Johnson.

LINE UP: Mannone, Sagna, Gallas, Vermaelen, Clichy, Song Billong, Diaby, Bendtner, Fabregas, Arshavin, van Persie

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

Star up for Gunners clash

Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer insists there is no reason why the Cottagers cannot get a result at home against Arsenal.

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Hodgson ponders Gunners options

Mark Schwarzer, Brede Hangeland, Damien Duff, Andrew Johnson and Bobby Zamora are set to return against Arsenal.

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Star up for Gunners visit

Fulham new boy Jonathan Greening is eyeing victory at home against Arsenal after an encouraging display at Man City.

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Cup boost for Cottagers despite defeat

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits his fringe players did their first-team chances no harm at Man City on Wednesday night.

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AET:Man City 2-1 Fulham:Toure's decisive goal in extra time sends City through against Fulham.

GOAL:Man City 2-1 Fulham: (115mins)Toure finishes from close range after a Petrov cross.

ET:Man City 1-1 Fulham:Barry's equaliser sends this one into extra time after Gera's opener.

GOAL:Man City 1-1 Fulham: (52mins)Bellamy crosses for Barry who heads home from six yards.

HT:Man City 0-1 Fulham:Gera's strike gives Fulham the lead at the break despite City's dominance

GOAL:Man City 0-1 Fulham: (34mins)Gera finds the bottom corner with a long range effort.

LINE UP: Stockdale, Stoor, Baird, Smalling, Kelly, Davies, Greening, Riise, Gera, Seol, Eddie Johnson

LINE UP: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Lescott, Bridge, Wright-Phillips, De Jong, Barry, Ireland, Tevez, Bellamy

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