OTD in 1997, Mohamed Al-Fayed bought Fulham

I remember exactly where I was when I heard that the owner of Harrods, Mohamed Al-Fayed, had completed a deal to buy my beloved Fulham because my Dad almost wrapped the car around a lamppost in King Street. I just assumed the announcement on the radio was a prank...

Coleman earns first win with Atromitos

Former Fulham manager Chris Coleman earned his first win in charge of Atromitos as the Greek strugglers produced a stunning comeback against Lamia this afternoon.Trailing to a Christos Eleftheriadis strike midway through the first half, Atromitos scored three times...

Coleman takes charge of Atromitos

Former Fulham boss Chris Coleman is back in management – having agreed to take charge of Greek Super League strugglers Atromitos Athens until the end of the season. Coleman, who famously guided Wales to the semi finals of Euro 2016, said: “I am happy and...

How superb Steed Malbranque stole our hearts

It is twenty years today since the then French under-21 skipper Steed Malbranque swapped Lyon for Fulham in a £4.5m deal. The move wasn’t anywhere close to being the most high-profile in a summer of serious spending as Jean Tigana readied his charges for life in...

Coleman tipped to take Swansea job

Former Fulham manager Chris Coleman has emerged as an early favourite for the Swansea City job. The Swans are in the hunt for a new manager after Graham Potter left them for Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion after just a season in charge. Coleman, who is...