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Stopper pleased with Cottagers chance

John Pantsil thanks the fans and expressed his delight after making his return to action in Fulham's 1-1 draw against Birmingham.

Japanese stopper in Cottagers link

Mark Hughes is reportedly looking to take Japanese left-back Yuto Nagamoto to Fulham but will face strong competition for his services.

Hughes gets hitman's support

Mark Hughes has been backed by Fulham striker Clint Dempsey, who is confident they will not be involved in a relegation fight.

Cottagers ace hails supremo's rally

Clint Dempsey felt Fulham owner Mohamed Al Fayed's visit to the training ground was 'the kick up the backside' the players needed.

Hughes welcomes Al Fayed rant

Fulham boss Mark Hughes has insisted Mohamed Al Fayed was right to vent his anger at the players following the Man City defeat.

Johnson could miss reunion

Fulham striker Andy Johnson is doubtful for the clash against Birmingham after he suffered a hamstring injury in training.

Baird's first team mission

Fulham utility star Chris Baird is determined to make the right-back slot his own after getting a chance in the position last weekend.

Keeper reveals future doubt

Mark Schwarzer has refused to commit his long-term future to Fulham and appears to still be holding out for a new year move to Arsenal.

Hughes' striker bid in balance

Mark Hughes' bid to be reunited with Roque Santa Cruz could be scuppered by interest in the City man from Liverpool and Everton.

Forest star on Fulham radar

Fulham and West Bromwich Albion are keeping a close eye on Nottingham Forest's free-scoring midfielder Lewis McGugan.

Etuhu wants a brothers reunion at Fulham

Fulham midfielder Dickson Etuhu has told his brother Kelvin to leave Manchester City and join him at Craven Cottage.

Gera downplays drop fears

Fulham midfielder Zoltan Gera is confident the Cottagers can push up the league table and has urged his team-mates not to panic.

Hughes eyes strike star

Fulham have been linked with a summer swoop for Freiburg's Senegalese striker Demba Cisse, who is valued at £4million.

Dembele doubt for Hughes

Moussa Dembele is a doubt for Fulham against Manchester City on Sunday after he suffered an ankle injury in midweek.

Santa Cruz deal edges closer

Mark Hughes is set to step up his pursuit of striker Roque Santa Cruz after it emerged he is very likely to leave Man City in January.

Full-back exit on the cards

Alex McLeish is reportedly lining up a January transfer window bid to take Fulham's out-of-favour defender John Pantsil to Birmingham.

McLeish in Cottage raid link

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is reportedly lining up a January window bid to sign Fulham's out-of-favour defender John Paintsil.

Briggs on a first-team mission

Matthew Briggs is looking to force his way into the Fulham side after impressing in last week's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea.

Keeper reveals move obstacle

Mark Schwarzer still hopes to leave Fulham for a bigger club in January, but admits his Asian Cup commitment is an issue.

Cottagers ace eyes away-day glory

Defender Stephen Kelly is backing Fulham to end their wait for an away win following the goalless draw at Newcastle on Saturday.

Espanyol ace snubs Cottage move talk

Reported Fulham goalkeeper target Carlos Kameni has declined to discuss the possibility of quitting Espanyol for Craven Cottage.

Hughes upbeat over away form

Fulham have not won on their travels in 25 games but Mark Hughes feels "it is only a matter of time" before they get a win on the road.

Hughes eyes keeper deal

Fulham boss Mark Hughes remains hopeful he can convince veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to commit to the Cottagers.

Professionals at risk over bad tackles - Hughes

Fulham boss Mark Hughes fears a footballer's career could soon be wrecked by the increasing number of reckless challenges this season.

Stoppers still missing for Cottagers

Fulham are still without defensive duo Carlos Salcido and Chris Baird for the trip to Newcastle, but Mark Hughes has no new problems.

Battle on for defender deal

Fulham are ready to battle it out with Werder Bremen for the signature of Basel full-back Behrang Safari.

Striker set for more bench duty

Fulham are without defenders Chris Baird and Carlos Salcido against Chelsea while striker Andy Johnson is again set to be on the bench.

Salcido setback for Hughes

Fulham will have to do without defender Carlos Salcido for around a month due to the ankle injury he picked up against Aston Villa.

Hughes alerted by target's admission

Striker Roque Santa Cruz has reiterated that he is likely to leave Manchester City in January as Fulham wait in the wings to pounce.

New Villa swoop mooted for Hughes

Fulham boss Mark Hughes is reportedly plotting a swoop for Aston Villa full-back Luke Young in addition to midfielder Stephen Ireland.

Gera eyes goal action

Fulham midfielder Zoltan Gera is confident his goal drought will end soon but admits he is frustrated.

Hughes eyes playmaker

Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland has been linked with a January exit and Fulham are believed to be keen to capture the playmaker.

Midfield quandary for Hughes

Mark Hughes has been boosted by the news Damien Duff has recovered from a calf injury ahead of Fulham's visit of Aston Villa.

Dempsey reveals season target

Clint Dempsey has revealed that Fulham's main aim is to secure a top-10 finish this season with one eye on the Europa League places.

Injured Bobby's a big miss - Johnson

Andrew Johnson claims the ongoing absence of strike partner Bobby Zamora has been a big miss for Fulham this season.

Midfield man wants Cottage stay

Zoltan Gera has confirmed that he would like to extend his stay at Fulham beyond the end of the current campaign.

Hughes thanked by striker

Fulham striker Andy Johnson believes the arrival of Mark Hughes at the club has helped him get back to fitness.

Gera gunning for wing spot

Fulham midfielder Zoltan Gera has warned his team-mate Damien Duff that he is gunning for his spot on the right wing.

Fans thanked by striker

Andrew Johnson has thanked the Fulham fans for the reception they gave him when he came on as a substitute against Wigan on Saturday.

Fitness race for midfielder

Fulham midfielder Dickson Etuhu is in a race against time to be fit for the west London derby against Chelsea next week.

Johnson happy to be back

Fulham and England striker Andy Johnson says he feels like a bionic man following his year off for injury.

Striker move latest

Mark Hughes's hopes of teaming up again with Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz are be fining to look forlorn.

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