Fulham: December 2009 Archives

Defender out of Cup

Fulham right-back John Pantsil could miss the rest of the season because of the knee problem he suffered against Chelsea.

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Fulham manager receives new contract

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has committed his future to the club by signing a new 12-month rolling contract.

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Fulham youngster pens new deal

Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new three-and-a-half-year contract.

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Pantsil set for scan

Fulham full-back John Pantsil's knee injury could stop him from representing Ghana at the African Cup of Nations.

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Chelsea 2-1 Fulham

Chelsea fought back from a goal down to beat West London rivals Fulham 2-1 at Stamford Bridge thanks to Chris Smalling's own goal.

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FT:Chelsea 2-1 Fulham:Chelsea will lead the league at the turn of the year thanks to a superb comeback but Fulham will be disappointed.

GOAL:Chelsea 2-1 Fulham: (75mins)Sturridge's effort hits Smalling and rolls over the line.

GOAL:Chelsea 1-1 Fulham: (73mins) Good cross from the left and Drogba powers in the header.

HT:Chelsea 0-1 Fulham:Chelsea are booed from the pitch despite dominating because Fulham lead.

GOAL:Chelsea 0-1 Fulham: (4mins)Konchesky's cross is missed by the defence and Gera hooks in

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Smalling, Konchesky, Duff, Murphy, Baird, Dempsey, Gera, Zamora.

LINE UP: Cech, Paulo Ferreira, Carvalho, Terry, Zhirkov, Mikel, Ballack, Lampard, Joe Cole, Drogba, Kalou.

Star facing fitness fight

Fulham could be without defender Brede Hangeland for the game against Chelsea after picking up a knee injury.

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Fulham 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur

Neither side could make a breakthrough at Craven Cottage as Fulham and Tottenham played out a tame goalless draw.

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FT:Fulham 0-0 Tottenham:An even and disappointing game ends goalless with neither side doing enough to earn three points.

HT:Fulham 0-0 Tottenham:A tight encounter at Craven Cottage but Fulham have threatened more.

LINE UP: Gomes, Corluka, Dawson, Bassong, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Jenas, Palacios, Kranjcar, Keane, Crouch

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

Defender extends loan spell

Sheffield United are set to keep Fulham defender Tony Kallio until the end of January after extending his loan deal by another month.

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Hodgson without four for Spurs

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson will once again have to do without the likes of Simon Davis and Andrew Johnson for the visit of Tottenham.

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Blackwell keen to keep Kallio

Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has confirmed that he would like to extend the loan deal of Fulham defender Toni Kallio.

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Hora eyes Cottage stay

Czech striker Jakub Hora is hoping to secure a contract at Fulham when he arrives for a second trial early in the New Year.

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Gera 'comfortable' at the Cottage

Zoltan Gera claims his improved defending has helped him become a better player since joining Fulham.

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Schwarzer hails 'fantastic' striker

Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has hailed the form of Fulham striker Bobby Zamora and backed him to keep it going for the entire season.

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I can't ask for any more - Hodgson

Roy Hodgson has heaped praise on his Fulham side after they ruthlessly defeated an injury-hit Manchester United side 3-0 on Saturday.

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Keeper hails Hodgson impact

Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer claims Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is 'one of the best' managers he has worked under.

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Big Sam prepares Big Swoop

Blackburn are reportedly ready to offload Benni McCarthy in order to fund a club-record £10m deal for Spanish striker Roberto Soldado.

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Fulham 3-0 Manchester United

Fulham deservedly claimed all three points against a Manchester United side depleted of key defensive personnel.

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FT:Fulham 3-0 Man Utd: An impressive Fulham claim a deserved win against a depleted and below-par Manchester United at Craven Cottage.

GOAL:Fulham 3-0 Man Utd: (75mins) Damien Duff smashes home a low left-foot volley.

GOAL:Fulham 2-0 Man Utd: (46mins) Zamora scores from close range after good work from Duff.

HT:Fulham 1-0 Man Utd: Fulham are worth their lead against a below-par United in a low-key game.

GOAL:Fulham 1-0 Man Utd: (22mins) Murphy scores from 20 yards after dispossessing Scholes.

LINE UP: Kuszczak, Fletcher, De Laet, Carrick, Evra, Valencia, Scholes, Anderson, Gibson, Owen, Rooney

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

Hodgson wary of Shakhtar tie

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson believes his team couldn't have got a much tougher tie in the Europa League after drawing Shakhtar Donetsk.

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Cottagers land mouthwatering draw

Fulham have drawn Shakhtar Donetsk in the last 32 of the Europa League, with a tie against Ajax or Juventus awaiting the winners.

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Hodgson to get midfield boost

Simon Davies is hoping to return for the home clash against champions Man United as Fulham bid for a fifth win in six home games.

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Roy fancies Juve duel

Roy Hodgson has revealed he would welcome a Europa League double header with Serie A giants Juventus when Fulham are drawn tomorrow.

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Striker on goal glut

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora says he is the same player he was last season, despite hitting a rich vein of scoring form.

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FT:Basel 2-3 Fulham:Fulham go through to the last 32 of the Europa League after a dramatic win over Basle thanks to Zamora and Gera.

GOAL:Basel 2-3 Fulham: (86mins)Streller sets up a nervy end with his headed goal.

GOAL:Basel 1-3 Fulham: (77mins)Kelly's low cross fines Gera who slots it home.

GOAL:Basel 1-2 Fulham: (63mins)Frei dispatches a penalty after Smalling's handball.

HT:Basel 0-2 Fulham:Fulham are on course to go through after Zamora's late double strike.

GOAL:Basel 0-2 Fulham: (45mins)Zamora heads home his second after Riise's cross.

GOAL:Basel 0-1 Fulham: (41mins)Riise's pinpoint cross fines Zamora who slides in to score.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Smalling, Hughes, Kelly, Riise, Etuhu, Murphy, Greening, Gera, Zamora

Injury delay for striker

Fulham have been dealt another setback regarding the fitness of striker Andy Johnson.

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Weakened team for Cottagers at Basle

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson will not field his strongest available team in the must-win Europa League clash with Basle.

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Midfielder's boss talks

Midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi has told Roy Hodgson he is not unhappy at his lack of first-team chances since joining Fulham.

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Wigan swoop talk resurfaces

Fulham are tipped to end their two-year pursuit of Wigan star Paul Scharner by landing their man for £3m.

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Johnson set for Europa comeback

Fulham striker Andy Johnson is set to be back in the first-team picture for the festive programme after groin trouble.

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Burnley 1-1 Fulham

Fulham remain without a win at Burnley since 1951 as Wade Elliot's strike handed the home side a point at Turf Moor.

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FT:Burnley 1-1 Fulham:There is more action in the second half, but neither side did enough to win despite some late Burnley pressure.

GOAL:Burnley 1-1 Fulham: (60mins)Wade Elliott volleys home from a Stephen Jordan cross.

GOAL:Burnley 0-1 Fulham: (50mins)Bobby Zamora runs through on goal and finishes well.

HT:Burnley 0-0 Fulham: Neither side created too much during a rather uneventful first half.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hangeland, Hughes, Konchesky, Greening, Baird, Dempsey, Duff, Nevland, Zamora

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Carlisle, Caldwell, Jordan, Eagles, Alexander, Bikey, Elliott, Blake, Steven Fletcher

Cottagers boss stands firm over Pantsil

Roy Hodgson insists he will play John Pantsil in Fulham's game against Chelsea on December 28 despite the threat of a points deduction.

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Duo still missing for Cottagers

Bobby Zamora will lead the line for Fulham against Burnley at Turf Moor as Andrew Johnson and Diomansy Kamara remain sidelined.

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Hodgson set for Solvi Cats fight

Fulham are set to go head-to-head with Sunderland for the services of Iceland international Solvi Ottesen in the January window.

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Cottagers ace eyes loan action

Kagisho Dikgacoi has revealed that he would like to secure a loan move away from Fulham to gain some regular first-team football.

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Striker exit denied

Swedish striker David Elm will not be leaving Craven Cottage in January's transfer window, according to his agent.

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Ivory Coast star interests Cottagers

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is reportedly eyeing a move for Nice defensive midfielder Coulibaly Kafoumba next month.

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Hughes joins the Bobby fan club

Aaron Hughes claims striker Bobby Zamora 'is a massive part of our squad' and he has urged Fulham fans to stop criticising him.

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Cottagers target Novak in Blues link

MFK Kosice are remaining tight-lipped over claims that Birmingham are set to swoop for reported Fulham target Jan Novak.

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McLeish eyes Konchesky swoop

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is being linked with a January transfer window raid on Fulham for left-back Paul Konchesky.

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Cottagers ace backed for World Cup spot

Roy Hodgson believes Bobby Zamora could earn himself a place in England's World Cup squad after his winning goal against Sunderland.

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Fulham 1-0 Sunderland

Fulham moved to eighth in the Premier League after Bobby Zamora's early goal proved decisive in an entertaining game at Craven Cottage.

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FT:Fulham 1-0 Sunderland:A narrowly deserved victory for a solid Fulham side after an impressive second half Sunderland performance

HT:Fulham 1-0 Sunderland:An entertaining half, with Fulham creating all the decisive chances

GOAL:Fulham 1-0 Sunderland: Bobby Zamora scored on 7mins to hand Fulham a deserved lead

LINE UP: Fulop, Bardsley, Turner, Ferdinand, Richardson, Henderson, Cana, Malbranque, Reid, Bent, Jones

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Baird, Greening, Duff, Dempsey, Zamora, Nevland

Fulham defender commits future to club

Fulham defender Aaron Hughes has become the latest player to pledge his future to the club by signing a new contract until 2013.

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Trio set for Sunderland test

Fulham trio Erik Nevland, Paul Konchesky and Jonathan Greening all return from suspension for Sunderland's visit to west London.

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Hodgson outlines priorities

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has admitted the Premier League is his top priority but is still hopeful of progressing in the Europa League.

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FT:Fulham 1-0 CSKA Sofia:Fulham survive a second half fight back by CSKA Sofia to go into their final game against Basle needing a win.

HT:Fulham 1-0 CSKA Sofia:Fulham should be further ahead after creating a number of great chances

GOAL:Fulham 1-0 CSKA Sofia: (15mins)Gera heads in from six yards after Riise's cross.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Smalling, Hangeland, Kelly, Riise, Baird, Murphy, Gera, Davies, Zamora

Talks over ever-present star begin

Fulham defender Aaron Hughes has opened new contract talks with the club and says he could stay beyond the end of the season.

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Key duo to make Euro comebacks

Danny Murphy and Bobby Zamora are fit to face CSKA Sofia but Fulham are minus six first-team men for the must-win Europa League clash.

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Legal eagles stop Lubo's Fulham flight

Fulham's Europa League opponents CSKA Sofia have been forced to travel to London without coach Lubo Penev who is in a legal wrangle.

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Fulham boss linked with England post

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has been tipped to replace England coach Fabio Capello when he steps down.

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Defender out of Cup

Fulham right-back John Pantsil could miss the rest of the season because of the knee problem he suffered against Chelsea.

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Fulham manager receives new contract

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has committed his future to the club by signing a new 12-month rolling contract.

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Fulham youngster pens new deal

Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new three-and-a-half-year contract.

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Pantsil set for scan

Fulham full-back John Pantsil's knee injury could stop him from representing Ghana at the African Cup of Nations.

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Chelsea 2-1 Fulham

Chelsea fought back from a goal down to beat West London rivals Fulham 2-1 at Stamford Bridge thanks to Chris Smalling's own goal.

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FT:Chelsea 2-1 Fulham:Chelsea will lead the league at the turn of the year thanks to a superb comeback but Fulham will be disappointed.

GOAL:Chelsea 2-1 Fulham: (75mins)Sturridge's effort hits Smalling and rolls over the line.

GOAL:Chelsea 1-1 Fulham: (73mins) Good cross from the left and Drogba powers in the header.

HT:Chelsea 0-1 Fulham:Chelsea are booed from the pitch despite dominating because Fulham lead.

GOAL:Chelsea 0-1 Fulham: (4mins)Konchesky's cross is missed by the defence and Gera hooks in

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Hughes, Smalling, Konchesky, Duff, Murphy, Baird, Dempsey, Gera, Zamora.

LINE UP: Cech, Paulo Ferreira, Carvalho, Terry, Zhirkov, Mikel, Ballack, Lampard, Joe Cole, Drogba, Kalou.

Star facing fitness fight

Fulham could be without defender Brede Hangeland for the game against Chelsea after picking up a knee injury.

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Fulham 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur

Neither side could make a breakthrough at Craven Cottage as Fulham and Tottenham played out a tame goalless draw.

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FT:Fulham 0-0 Tottenham:An even and disappointing game ends goalless with neither side doing enough to earn three points.

HT:Fulham 0-0 Tottenham:A tight encounter at Craven Cottage but Fulham have threatened more.

LINE UP: Gomes, Corluka, Dawson, Bassong, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Jenas, Palacios, Kranjcar, Keane, Crouch

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

Defender extends loan spell

Sheffield United are set to keep Fulham defender Tony Kallio until the end of January after extending his loan deal by another month.

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Hodgson without four for Spurs

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson will once again have to do without the likes of Simon Davis and Andrew Johnson for the visit of Tottenham.

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Blackwell keen to keep Kallio

Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has confirmed that he would like to extend the loan deal of Fulham defender Toni Kallio.

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Hora eyes Cottage stay

Czech striker Jakub Hora is hoping to secure a contract at Fulham when he arrives for a second trial early in the New Year.

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Gera 'comfortable' at the Cottage

Zoltan Gera claims his improved defending has helped him become a better player since joining Fulham.

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Schwarzer hails 'fantastic' striker

Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has hailed the form of Fulham striker Bobby Zamora and backed him to keep it going for the entire season.

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I can't ask for any more - Hodgson

Roy Hodgson has heaped praise on his Fulham side after they ruthlessly defeated an injury-hit Manchester United side 3-0 on Saturday.

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