Fulham: April 2010 Archives

Roy to ring changes

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is expected to rest a number of players, including Bobby Zamora, for Sunday's clash with West Ham.

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History for Hodgson as hitman hangs in balance

Roy Hodgson will nurse Fulham hitman Bobby Zamora through the next fortnight to get him 100% fit for the Europa League final.

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FT:Fulham 2-1 Hamburg:Sensational! Fulham have comeback once more take their place in the final! What a second half performance too!

GOAL:Fulham 2-1 Hamburg: (76mins)Unbelievable! Fulham are on course now as Gera slams home.

GOAL:Fulham 1-1 Hamburg: (69mins)Game on! Davies slides home Murphy's cross. Hope for Fulham

HT:Fulham 0-1 Hamburg:The Germans have the advantage and Fulham are up against it in the semi.

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Hamburg: (21mins)Petric's stunning free-kick means its advantage to Hamburg

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

Fulham believe in Roy loyalty

Fulham owner Mohamed Al Fayed is confident that Europa Cup mastermind Roy Hodgson will stay at Craven Cottage next season.

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Midfield ace in Fulham link

Fulham could launch a summer bid to re-sign Papa Bouba Diop with the midfielder almost certain to leave Portsmouth.

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Zamora struggling for Cottagers

Key striker Bobby Zamora remains Fulham's main injury worry for the showdown with Hamburg with Clint Dempsey ready to deputise.

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Konchesky - Hodgson best boss

Fulham's Paul Konchesky feels his side don't get the recognition they deserve and says Roy Hodgson should be named Manager of the year.

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Fulham sweat on Zamora fitness

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson will hand star striker Bobby Zamora a late fitness test ahead of their Europa League semi-final with Hamburg.

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Cottage threat prompted Hamburg decision

Hamburg chairman Bernd Hoffmann claims he sacked coach Bruno Labbadia over fears they would lose to Fulham in the Europa League semis.

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Kamara makes future admission

Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara has confirmed that he would like to turn his loan deal at Celtic into a permanent arrangement.

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Cottagers chief bemoans late spot-kick

Roy Hodgson slammed the last-gasp penalty which helped Everton secure a 2-1 win against his much-changed Fulham side on Sunday.

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Zamora losing fitness race - Hodgson

Roy Hodgson is losing hope that Bobby Zamora will be fit in time for Fulham's Europa League semi-final second leg against Hamburg.

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Everton 2-1 Fulham

Mikel Arteta's injury time penalty helped Everton to come from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 at Goodison Park.

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FT:Everton 2-1 Fulham:Nevland gave Fulham the lead but goals from Anichebe and a injury time pen from Arteta gives Everton the win

GOAL:Everton 2-1 Fulham: (93mins)Arteta's last gasp penalty should win it for Everton.

GOAL:Everton 1-1 Fulham: (49mins)Anichebe's header from Arteta's cross levels things up.

HT:Everton 0-1 Fulham:Nevland's goal from Baines' poor back-pass is the only highlight so far

GOAL:Everton 0-1 Fulham:(37mins)Baines' poor backpass is picked up by Nevland who slots home

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Smalling, Baird, Shorey, Dempsey, Dikgacoi, Greening, Riise, Okaka, Nevland

LINE UP:Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Bilyaletdinov, Neville, Arteta, Pienaar, Cahill, Yakubu

Forward desperate for return

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora says he is desperate to face Hamburg in the Europa League next week but doesn't know if he'll be fit.

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Dempsey set for Bobby's spot

Bobby Zamora will miss Fulham's trip to Everton on Sunday as he races to shake off an Achilles injury to face Hamburg next Thursday.

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Job not done - Hodgson

Roy Hodgson hopes Fulham can secure a place in the Europa League final after a 0-0 draw at Hamburg but says the job is far from done.

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FT:Ham 0-0 Ful:Fulham come away with a strong result in Hamburg after a typically efficient display.

HT:Ham 0-0 Ful:The sides go in level at the break with Hamburg posing the main threat on goal.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Baird, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Duff, Etuhu, Murphy, Davies, Zamora, Gera

Dempsey poised to return

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson could recall fit-again Clint Dempsey for the Europa League semi-final against Hamburg.

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Konchesky not ruling out Capello call

Fulham defender Paul Konchesky insists he has not yet given up hope of making the England squad for the World Cup.

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Underdogs tag boosts Cottagers - Schwarzer

Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer claims Fulham are thriving on being underdogs in their bid to reach the Europa League final this season.

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Euro rivals' striker reveals Cottage snub

Hamburg striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed that he turned down a chance to join Fulham as he looks to knock them out of Europe.

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Striker set for summer exit

Fulham have confirmed that Erik Nevland will be leaving the club after agreeing to sign for Viking Stavanger.

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Austrian keen on move

Paul Scharner has confirmed he will leave Wigan in the summer with Fulham, Sunderland Aston Villa and Everton all keen.

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Europa semi gets go-ahead

UEFA have confirmed that Fulham's Europa League semi-final first leg tie against Hamburg will go ahead as planned on Thursday.

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Hodgson hoping for fair deal

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson believes his side will be at a disadvantage if they are forced to travel to Hamburg by land.

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Roy waiting on UEFA ruling

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has admitted it would be unfair if UEFA forced his side to travel to Hamburg this week over land.

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Striker's flat buy fuels move talk

Aston Villa striker John Carew has bought a new flat in south west London, fuelling speculation he is set for a summer move to Fulham.

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Fulham 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves contained a distracted Fulham side in a relatively tepid goal-less draw at Craven Cottage.

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FT:Fulham 0-0 Wolves:Zamora hitting the post was the highlight in an otherwise forgettable encounter at Craven Cottage.

Roy ready to rotate

Clint Dempsey and Zoltan Gera are hoping to return against Wolves as Fulham chase their 11th Premier League home win of the season.

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Kamara set for summer exit

Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara, on loan at Celtic, is thought to be keen to secure a permanent switch to Celtic Park.

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Hodgson eyes Twente hitman

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has been linked with a move for FC Twente striker Bryan Ruiz, who could cost around £13million.

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Pantsil wants Europa League return

John Pantsil has said he has not given up hope of featuring for Fulham in the Europa League before the end of the season.

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We can't sit back just yet - Hodgson

Roy Hodgson has warned his Fulham players they can't start thinking about how well they have played this season with big games to come.

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Trotters to rivals Cottagers in midfielder race

Bolton are set to fight it out with Fulham after being linked with a summer swoop for Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil.

Liverpool 0-0 Fulham

Liverpool's Champions League hopes faded further after they failed to break down a stubborn Fulham side at Anfield.

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FT:Liverpool 0-0 Fulham: Fulham withstand almost constant Liverpool pressure as the points are shared at Anfield

HT:Liverpool 0-0 Fulham: Liverpool are well on top but are being frustrated by Fulham

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Baird, Hangeland, Hughes, Konchesky, Greening, Murphy, Etuhu, Duff, Nevland, Zamora

LINE UP: Reina, Johnson, Kyrgiakos, Carragher, Agger, Aquilani, Mascherano, Maxi, Gerrard, Babel, Ngog

Hodgson reveals future plans

Roy Hodgson has said he will rest a number of players for Fulham's clash with Liverpool after Thursday's European exploits.

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Murphy - give him Zam-more

Roy Hodgson believes Bobby Zamora's valuation has rocketed this season but Danny Murphy has urged Fulham to tie him to a new deal.

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FT:VfL Wolfsburg 0-1 Fulham: Fulham advance after Zamora's 1st minute goal gives Fulham a 1-0 win on the night, 3-1 on aggregate.

HT:VfL Wolfsburg 0-1 Fulham: Zamora's 1st minute goal gives Fulham half time lead. 3-1 on agg.

GOAL:VfL Wolfsburg 0-1 Fulham: (1mins) Zamora finds the bottom left corner from inside the area.

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Baird, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Murphy, Etuhu, Duff, Gera, Davies, Zamora

Fulham star looking for Europa win

Fulham's Damien Duff says winning the Europa League will go some way to making up for the heartache of missing out on the World Cup

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Zamora injury update

Fulham say they are hopeful Bobby Zamora will be fit to face Wolfsburg on Thursday night, but Clint Dempsey will miss out.

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What next for loan ace?

Stefano Okaka says he would be happy to extend his stay with Fulham, despite struggling to hold down a regular place so far.

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Defender back in the running

Fulham may be able to call upon John Panstil for the Europa League clash in Wolfsburg after he played an hour for the reserves.

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Cottagers chief reflects on Euro slog

Roy Hodgson claims the new Europa League is a lot tougher on Fulham than when his former club Inter Milan reached the UEFA Cup final.

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Konchesky stakes Three Lions claim

Fulham's Paul Konchesky believes himself and striker Bobby Zamora could sneak into England's squad for this summer's World Cup.

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Fulham boss bemoans supporters

Roy Hodgson has called on Fulham supporters to be more patient after they booed off the Cottagers at half time on Sunday.

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Fulham wait on striker news

Roy Hodgson has said he expects Bobby Zamora to be fit to face Wolfsburg in the Europa League despite missing Sunday's game with Wigan.

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Cottagers looking for Semih

Fulham are in talks with Turkish international striker Semih Senturk - who is available on a free transfer in the summer.

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Fulham 2-1 Wigan Athletic

Brede Hangeland opened his account for the season as Fulham secured victory at Craven Cottage to leave Wigan just above the drop-zone.

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FT:Fulham 2-1 Wigan: Okaka and Hangeland score to give Fulham victory after Scotland's first half opener for Wigan.

GOAL:Fulham 2-1 Wigan: (58mins) Hangeland heads home unmarked from a corner.

GOAL:Fulham 1-1 Wigan: (47mins) Scharner's mistake punished by Okaka with his first touch.

HT:Fulham 0-1 Wigan: Scotland's first Wigan league goal is the difference between the sides.

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Wigan: (33mins) Scotland finds the bottom right corner with his left foot.

LINE UP: Kirkland, Melchiot, Bramble, Scharner, Figueroa, McCarthy, Moreno, Diame, N'Zogbia, Rodallega, Scotland

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Davies, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky, Duff, Murphy, Etuhu, Dempsey, Gera, Elm

Zamora eyes more goals

Fulham forward Bobby Zamora says he does not wanted to be rested for the game against Wigan as he looks to bag more goals.

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Cottagers stopper in race to face Latics

Roy Hodgson will give full-back Stephen Kelly a fitness test while he could also make changes for Fulham's visit of Wigan on Sunday.

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Wolves chief backs Cottagers

Wolves chief Mick McCarthy has backed Fulham boss Roy Hodgson after he rested players for their trip to Hull last weekend.

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Cottagers chief still fancies Euro progress chances

Roy Hodgson believes Fulham will reach the Europa League semi-finals, despite Wolfsburg's late away goal in their 2-1 first leg win.

FT:Fulham 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg:Fulham take a slender victory into the 2nd Leg after an entertaining affair at Craven Cottage.

GOAL:Fulham 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg: (88mins) Madlung's late goal sets up a tense finish at Fulham.

GOAL:Fulham 2-0 VfL Wolfsburg: (62mins)Duff converts from the edge of the box to double the lead.

GOAL:Fulham 1-0 VfL Wolfsburg: (59mins)Zamora produces a left foot curler to give Fulham the lead.

HT:Fulham 0-0 VfL Wolfsburg:Neither side have broken the deadlock in a subdued first half.

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

Fulham wait on Zamora

Roy Hodgson is confident Bobby Zamora will shake off the effects of a cold ahead of Fulham's Europa League clash with Wolfsburg.

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Fulham face legal action

West Ham have lodged an official complaint against Fulham for their team selection against Hull City last Saturday.

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Roy to ring changes

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is expected to rest a number of players, including Bobby Zamora, for Sunday's clash with West Ham.

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History for Hodgson as hitman hangs in balance

Roy Hodgson will nurse Fulham hitman Bobby Zamora through the next fortnight to get him 100% fit for the Europa League final.

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FT:Fulham 2-1 Hamburg:Sensational! Fulham have comeback once more take their place in the final! What a second half performance too!

GOAL:Fulham 2-1 Hamburg: (76mins)Unbelievable! Fulham are on course now as Gera slams home.

GOAL:Fulham 1-1 Hamburg: (69mins)Game on! Davies slides home Murphy's cross. Hope for Fulham

HT:Fulham 0-1 Hamburg:The Germans have the advantage and Fulham are up against it in the semi.

GOAL:Fulham 0-1 Hamburg: (21mins)Petric's stunning free-kick means its advantage to Hamburg

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

Fulham believe in Roy loyalty

Fulham owner Mohamed Al Fayed is confident that Europa Cup mastermind Roy Hodgson will stay at Craven Cottage next season.

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Midfield ace in Fulham link

Fulham could launch a summer bid to re-sign Papa Bouba Diop with the midfielder almost certain to leave Portsmouth.

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Zamora struggling for Cottagers

Key striker Bobby Zamora remains Fulham's main injury worry for the showdown with Hamburg with Clint Dempsey ready to deputise.

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Konchesky - Hodgson best boss

Fulham's Paul Konchesky feels his side don't get the recognition they deserve and says Roy Hodgson should be named Manager of the year.

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Fulham sweat on Zamora fitness

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson will hand star striker Bobby Zamora a late fitness test ahead of their Europa League semi-final with Hamburg.

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Cottage threat prompted Hamburg decision

Hamburg chairman Bernd Hoffmann claims he sacked coach Bruno Labbadia over fears they would lose to Fulham in the Europa League semis.

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Kamara makes future admission

Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara has confirmed that he would like to turn his loan deal at Celtic into a permanent arrangement.

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Cottagers chief bemoans late spot-kick

Roy Hodgson slammed the last-gasp penalty which helped Everton secure a 2-1 win against his much-changed Fulham side on Sunday.

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Zamora losing fitness race - Hodgson

Roy Hodgson is losing hope that Bobby Zamora will be fit in time for Fulham's Europa League semi-final second leg against Hamburg.

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Everton 2-1 Fulham

Mikel Arteta's injury time penalty helped Everton to come from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 at Goodison Park.

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FT:Everton 2-1 Fulham:Nevland gave Fulham the lead but goals from Anichebe and a injury time pen from Arteta gives Everton the win

GOAL:Everton 2-1 Fulham: (93mins)Arteta's last gasp penalty should win it for Everton.

GOAL:Everton 1-1 Fulham: (49mins)Anichebe's header from Arteta's cross levels things up.

HT:Everton 0-1 Fulham:Nevland's goal from Baines' poor back-pass is the only highlight so far

GOAL:Everton 0-1 Fulham:(37mins)Baines' poor backpass is picked up by Nevland who slots home

LINE UP:Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Bilyaletdinov, Neville, Arteta, Pienaar, Cahill, Yakubu

LINE UP: Schwarzer, Pantsil, Smalling, Baird, Shorey, Dempsey, Dikgacoi, Greening, Riise, Okaka, Nevland

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