Roy sets Riise challenge

The best managers relish selection headaches. Roy Hodgson is no different. He’s challenged Bjorn Helge Riise to make life difficult for him by continuing his strong showing in training and thereby making it impossible for him to leave the young Norwegian out of...

Welcome to Russia

Fulham got a nice welcome in Perm last night – greeted as they were by a charming drawing of Andy Johnson’s grave. Amkar Perm have apologised for the behaviour of their supporters but the boys seemed to take it in pretty good humour. It seems as though...

Schwarzer’s Perm pitch warning

Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is urging caution ahead of the Londoners’ trip to Russia to face Amkar Perm in the second leg of their Europa League play-off this week. Roy Hodgson’s men won the first leg 3-1 at Craven Cottage last week, with the away...

Johnson injury boost

According to Sky Sports, the injury sustained by Andy Johnson is not as bad as first thought. He may now be able to return to training in 2 weeks and may be available to play in 5 weeks.

Angry Hodgson slams AJ challenge

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has blasted Amkar Perm defender Dmitry Belorukov for putting Andy Johnson out injured for ‘a long time’. Striker Johnson dislocated a shoulder in Thursday’s 3-1 Europa League play-off first-leg victory over the Russian side...