Hodgson defends his selection

Roy Hodgson has defended his decision to rest as many as nine first-team regulars for Fulham’s Europa League group stage opener against CSKA Sofia tonight. The Fulham manager has denied that he is devaluing the competition by choosing to rest players with the...

Davies has faith in Fulham’s fringe players

Simon Davies is still confident that Fulham can get a result in Sofia tonight despite Roy Hodgson making nine changes from last weekend’s win over Everton. Several players – including Danny Murphy, Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson – were returning to...

Greening: We can go all the way

The Fulham fans have a little ditty that goes something like this: ‘We’re the oldest team in London and we’re going to Germany, Germany’ etc. Once it was explained to a few bemused football tourists that the Europa League final will be held in...

Duff to miss Sofia clash

Damien Duff has reportedly been ruled out of Fulham’s Europa League group game against CSKA Sofia with a knee injury. It is a big blow for Roy Hodgson as Duff scored the winner in Sunday’s win over Everton at Craven Cottage. The Republic of Ireland winger...

Roy ready to introduce new faces

Speaking at tonight’s press conference, Roy Hodgson gave a strong hint that he will be making a few changes for Fulham’s first game in the Europa League at CSKA Sofia tomorrow night. The Fulham manager said some of his new signings have had to be patient...