The Official Fulham FC Thread .

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I saw him play many times as a nipper back in the sixties , a Fulham legend and no mistake. Gone but not forgotten.

Graham Leggat .

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I have watched in disbelief as time and time again Fulham concede from corners, set pieces etc etc . I don't wish to disrespect the opposition as some credit must be awarded because the ball doesn't propel itself past the defence .

Fulham seem half paced , no quick ball ....Bad decisions , no one running into space , possession forfeited by poor passing,
I consider we were fortunate to get a point against Charlton .

Nothing to add .

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I have a keen recollection of Hayles and Saha at Old Trafford tying Wes Brown in knots with their pace and aggression .
Halcyon days .

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Bobby Campbell: 1937-2015

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RichB said:

Indeed, I thought this was a great picture, RIP all three of them.

That is a good picture , who's the guy on the extreme left ?
Check the Puma boots .

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Not too many comments lately , just waiting to see how it pans out and someone here to say " change the record "
I know I just keep repeating myself but nothing positive will be achieved until the entire defence is put in order and quality players are drafted in .

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We can only hope that whom ever is selected for the top job in associated soccer is a bit SPECIAL . SomeONE gifted enough to return us to the elevated heights of the premier league. There we can toast with ambrosia along with the likes of our West London cousins again. Relish the plaudits as we voyage on a crested wave to the stars . Winning the FA cup would be the first challenge !
Isn't lunch time drinking just the best !?!

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My lad insisted we go to Stadium MK yesterday as it's only an hour up the road. Someone said we'd taken 3,500 and was certainly a good crowd.

Terrible game, didn't deserve a point. Some people say Fulham can beat anyone 4-0 on one day, and lose 4-0 the next. Neither of those teams showed up. There was simply no fight in anyone. We looked like what we are, a club currently without leadership or direction.

Hope the decision makers can get us back on track with a proper manager before too long.

I watched as much as I could tolerate , dire , turgid , uninspired, flaccid, limp. On the positive side ....."red shorts, socks and shirt " , the commentary was good .

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Versus Preston .
That first 45 minutes reflects the present state of things .The second 45 however was the polar opposite of the first.

Aside from a different formation and Hutchinson starting the second half , I'd like to know what was said during the break.
My usual stance is not to comment on the referee but in this case I'll make an exception , one word , dross .
" Gentleman Jim " and Sean Davis were commentating , I know their biased but at least they are enthusiastic and funny .

Red shorts , shirts and shocks ( sic )

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RichB said:

mikial said:

... Winning the FA cup would be the first challenge !

That's a big challenge, Fulham have never won the FA Cup in 135 years

I'm quite aware of that thanks very much ....at least we made the final , only to be thawted by the most talented team to come from east London since time began, a brace from Alan Taylor , a slippery ball and butterfingers Mellor.

You must be very pleased,just now, WHU are doing quite nicely .

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RichB said:

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I'm quite aware of that thanks very much ....at least we made the final , only to be thawted by the most talented team to come from east London since time began, a brace from Alan Taylor , a slippery ball and butterfingers Mellor..

I remember it well, I was there! However, my entire family, father, brother, uncles etc. all went supporting Fulham. My aunt worked as a secretary at Craven Cottage and my father & uncle even went to the post match reception dinner with their wives at a London hotel. I felt both elated and sorry for them.

And still you went to the dark side, must have been a gurl involved ! Happy days .

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Both those stories made me smile , they retell father and son relationships .
I'll add my little trip down nostalgia lane .
I had a school chum back in 1958 who was a Fulham supporter , we were both 10 and living in Wallington , then a leafy Surrey outpost . Went to a game at The Cottage and that was it , hooked for life - better or worse ,usually worse !

My dad and his brother were Charlton supporters , great memories of going to the Valley and the Cottage together .

My son ? Spurs !

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It's not Wimbledon so it must White City ?
My dad loved the dogs and the gee -gees . He won a few quid on Parthia , 1959 Derby winner . Paid for a Med cruise on an ill fated liner called the Willem Ruys , worth a Google search .

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SilverSixer said:

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It's not Wimbledon so it must White City ?

Walham Green dog track and the football cub which still plays there............(the shame).

Indeed , unmentionable !

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Yes RichB , you can mention anything you like , ( except that other unmentionable soccer club in Fulham ) in fact I'm thinking you should be awarded an honorary FFC supporters badge .
I like the Victor comic story .

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SilverSixer said:

You can say 'relegation' in here all right. We're kind of accustomed to it. Well, those of us of a certain age.

Me and my Dad used to meet Mum and sister at Hammersmith Broadway after matches, they'd go up 'west' for the shops. First time we did that, Mum got it wrong and went to Fulham Broadway tube by mistake. These were days long before mobile phones. Dad got in a lather waiting for them because he twigged what she'd done, and he knew that CFC were at home too - an odd occurrence, it's not usual to happen. Sure enough, when the ladies finally arrived at Hammersmith Broadway they were very late and in a bit of a mess as they'd been cornered on the train by some CFC fans and not been allowed to exit where they wanted - the tossers threatened to 'interfere' with my sister let's say if they tried to get off (she was about 13).

Hated their fans ever since.

I have a confession to make , my names mikial and I used to watch CFC ! There , I've said it , it was because of a girly !
I lived in Wandsworth in the eighties and she was a Ch***** supporter , I had a choice , of course I did , but the temptation got to me , dragging me down , weakening me , it was dreadful . Every fortnight and sometimes during the week , the constant drip drip drip, of seduction , the sexy clothes , oh the sexy clothes ...a meal at Bibendum , I need counseling !

If you guys want me out of here I'll understand .

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22 said:

Gary Neville down to 7/1 (from 50/1) with one of the bookies as next manager! No intention to have a bet, but

YES PLEASE!

And why not ? ( my English master taught me never begin a sentence with AND , he's pressumibly morte now so not much chance he'll read this as I don't fancy 500 lines : " I must not begin a " etc etc )
My dad ended up in Kemp Town , he did alright my dad. Born in a Greenwich cold water flat in 1918 .
He loved going to Brighton FC.

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Ta my liege , I be your vassal and touch my forelock to ye , oh la la !

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SilverSixer said:

Have you seen Steve Clarke has been sacked by Reading now? Serves him right.

Let's hope he's burnt his bridges with us.

I for one didn't know until your post .

I assume he's FFC bound ?


“When you assume, you make an ass out of u and me.”
~ Oscar Wilde on Assumption

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“At the moment, Fulham Football Club aren’t getting it right in both boxes, whether it’s scoring goals or defending goals,” he stated. “So we’ve worked very hard this week on defending set-plays, but the key thing is you’ve got to have players who want to have that desire to keep the ball out of the net.

The above is a quote from the interim coach , Mr Stuart Gray.
It's entirely true , they are awful at the back and not too good up front just now , that's stating the bleedin' obvious as we all know .
Well , let's see what occurs , if any of you chaps are attending I'd value an opinion from you as unfortunately I'm stuck here in paradise just now, no sympathy please .

Merry Christmas to all and sundry and happy Hanukkah with mazal tov .