Fulham: November 2009 Archives

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has revealed star striker Andy Johnson had an operation on Saturday and could be "out for some time".

Sunderland are reported to be lining up a swoop for Fulham defender Paul Konchesky as Steve Bruce switches targets.

Damien Duff equalised for Fulham to earn the home side a draw after Ivan Klasnic put Bolton ahead in the first half.

Fulham duo Danny Murphy and Andrew Johnson could both return against Bolton after injury on Saturday.

Fulham defender Brede Hangeland has signed a new deal to extend his stay at Craven Cottage until 2013.

Fulham wideman Clint Dempsey feels he is starting to gain confidence playing as a striker because of the side's injury problems.

Roy Hodgson will ask Clint Dempsey to step into attack if Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson aren't fit in time to face Bolton.

Roy Hodgson has verbally agreed to extend his contact as Fulham manager beyond the end of the season.

Fulham secured a fourth home victory of the season in a game of two halves against Blackburn at Craven Cottage.

Roy Hodgson says fellow managers need to follow Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce's example and be vigilant when it comes to their health.

Winger Damien Duff and right-back John Pantsil are set to return to the Fulham starting line-up for Wednesday's visit of Blackburn.

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson says he is ready to include Damien Duff in his starting eleven for the visit of Blackburn Rovers.

Fulham defender Brede Hangeland is set to commit his future to the club by signing a new lucrative three-year contract.

Roy Hodgson bemoaned his Fulham side's lack of cutting edge after they missed numerous chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Birmingham.

Andy Johnson is set to boost Fulham by making a return to training on Monday after a five-week injury absence.

Roy Hodgson has been quick to allay fears about Damien Duff's fitness after he started Fulham's game at Birmingham on the bench.

Lee Bowyer's first-half strike was enough to give Birmingham all three points and move them further away from the drop zone.

Fulham duo Danny Murphy and Simon Davies could return for Saturday's trip to Birmingham after injury.

Fulham winger Simon Davies hopes his injury problems are now behind him after enduring a frustrating year to date.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is being linked with a move for Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy when the transfer window reopens.

Manager Roy Hodgson and defender Brede Hangeland are close to agreeing new deals at Craven Cottage, according to reports.

Midfielder Bjorn Helge Riise has told Fulham boss Roy Hodgson he is ready to make an impact in the Premier League.

Fulham's Damien Duff is confident they can pull off the Republic of Ireland's greatest ever result by defeating France on Wednesday.

Fulham defender Chris Smalling has been tipped for a bright future in football after impressing England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce.

Mohamed Al Fayed insists Roy Hodgson is committed to Fulham and says he will discuss a new deal with the boss 'when the time is right'.

The agent of Palermo's Brazilian goalkeeper Fernando Rubinho has denied that he could be set for a £3million switch to Fulham.

Roy Hodgson has again reiterated his desire to stay with Fulham despite speculation linking him with other top jobs in Europe.

Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is a reported target for Birmingham, Bolton and Blackburn while Fulham and Arsenal have been linked.

Fulham are interested in signing Palermo's Brazilian goalkeeper Rubinho, according to reports.

Simon Davies says he is close to making a comeback for Fulham having been sidelined with a foot injury since September.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has emerged as the FA's favourite candidate to coach the Great Britain side at the 2012 Olympics.

Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko could be on his way to Fulham after claiming it is 'impossible' to stay at Spurs any longer.

Wayne Brown hopes to step up into the Fulham first-team after a loan spell in Finland saw him win the Player of the Year award.

Roy Hodgson said that he was happy to pick up a point following Fulham's 1-1 draw at Wigan, while he hailed Mark Schwarer's display.

Roy Hodgson has confirmed that he is close to signing a new contract at Fulham after 'a really good two years' at Craven Cottage.

Mark Schwarzer was the hero for Fulham as they managed to hold on for a draw against a rampant Wigan at the DW Stadium.

Fulham again look set to be without Andrew Johnson and Danny Murphy for Sunday's home clash with Wigan.

Furious Fulham boss Roy Hodgson says the red cards handed out to Erik Nevland and Paul Konchesky against Roma were an "injustice".

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is being linked with a January swoop for West Brom midfielder Robert Koren.

Fulham captain Danny Murphy will miss the Cottagers Europa League clash with Serie A side Roma as he struggles with a knee injury.

Zoltan Gera feels Fulham should be confident of getting a result against Roma after defeating Liverpool at the weekend.

Roy Hodgson says he believes the Fulham fans would take Premier League survival ahead of Europa League success this season.

Mark Schwarzer claims Fulham's hard-working qualities were the key to their 3-1 win against Liverpool on Saturday.

Roy Hodgson has again been linked with a swoop to take Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey to Fulham in January's transfer window.

Roy Hodgson is calling on Fulham's fans and his players to remain focused and calm despite Saturday's shock win over Liverpool.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson believes Damien Duff will be fit enough to take part in Ireland's World Cup play-off against France.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has revealed star striker Andy Johnson had an operation on Saturday and could be "out for some time".

Sunderland are reported to be lining up a swoop for Fulham defender Paul Konchesky as Steve Bruce switches targets.

Damien Duff equalised for Fulham to earn the home side a draw after Ivan Klasnic put Bolton ahead in the first half.

Fulham duo Danny Murphy and Andrew Johnson could both return against Bolton after injury on Saturday.

Fulham defender Brede Hangeland has signed a new deal to extend his stay at Craven Cottage until 2013.

Fulham wideman Clint Dempsey feels he is starting to gain confidence playing as a striker because of the side's injury problems.

Roy Hodgson will ask Clint Dempsey to step into attack if Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson aren't fit in time to face Bolton.

Roy Hodgson has verbally agreed to extend his contact as Fulham manager beyond the end of the season.

Fulham secured a fourth home victory of the season in a game of two halves against Blackburn at Craven Cottage.

Roy Hodgson says fellow managers need to follow Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce's example and be vigilant when it comes to their health.

Winger Damien Duff and right-back John Pantsil are set to return to the Fulham starting line-up for Wednesday's visit of Blackburn.

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson says he is ready to include Damien Duff in his starting eleven for the visit of Blackburn Rovers.