Fulham captain Tom Cairney told the BBC that he hopes to extend his ten-year stay at Craven Cottage after coming off the bench to turnaround their derby at Brentford this afternoon.
The Scottish international nodded in Kenny Tete’s cross to bring Marco Silva’s side level before another world-class winner from Harry Wilson completed a comeback for the ages two minutes later. An emotional Cairney told Match of the Day after the final whistle:
I’ve been through a lot here, through a lot with the fans. It was an incredible moment when I scored. It’s a special bond.”
Speaking about his contractual situation, the peerless playmaker added:
“Nothing is sorted yet. Next week is my final game for Fulham. Hopefully it’s not. In football, sometimes things go to the last minute and hopefully it’s not my final time at Craven Cottage next weekend.”
It will be a sad day when he eventually leaves, another season would be good though, if not entirely financially prudent.
We owe Tom a lot,a great pro footballer,surely he would be a great asset to help develope the younger players, of which we have quite a few coming through .
He has been one of my favourite Fulham players and I think he deserves another season which is more than I can say for ESR .
UI would prefer to retain TC for another season even though he will only be used as a substitute. He always gives 100% and he is a a Fulham man through and through. More than I can say for ESR who is looking to be a very expensive mistake
Tom Cairney legend
TC turned the game today. Great composure, calmed the game down and made some terrific passes to go with his goal. Proved today that he’s very much still got it and that we should hang onto him.
Tom Cairney MBE or it should be. As a lifelong Fulham fan, you will be remembered by thousands of us as a truly loyal and wonderful player and guy. Your commitment to our club is undeniable. You should be awarded at least another season as a player and then taken on in a coaching position with us. Get your badges and become a future Fulham manager. COYW.