Barnes struggling for sharpness

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson says Giles Barnes is some way off starting a match for the club. The 19-year-old England youth international joined The Cottagers at the end of last month on loan from Derby, with a view to a permanent deal. But Barnes is still on his way back...

Fulham bring in Barnes on loan

Fulham have confirmed the capture of Derby midfielder Giles Barnes on loan until the end of the season. The Whites will have the option of making the move permanent at the end of the loan deal – for a fee believed to be around £2m. The 20 year-old midfielder is...

Barnes set for Fulham loan

Derby County midfielder Giles Barnes is poised to join Fulham on loan after the Rams accepted an offer from the Premier League side this afternoon. Barnes will move to Craven Cottage until the end of the season – and Fulham will have an option to convert the...

Derby go down but deal Fulham a late blow

Emanuel Villa’s late header failed to save Derby County as their relegation fate was finally sealed at Pride Park – but Fulham were left shaking their heads at more away-day woe. Hameur Bouazza’s heavily-deflected 77th-minute effort looked set to...

Sanchez’s odds shortened in sack race

Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez has been cut from 14/1 to 11/2 fifth favourite with William Hill to be the next Premiership boss to leave his club after another poor Fulham display. His side had to settle for a goalless draw at home to struggling Derby on Saturday...