Hodgson’s Euro strategy examined

I’m usually a fan of EPL Talk but they’ve called this one wrong. The article overeggs Fulham’s indifference to Europe and doesn’t note that the only reason Roy Hodgson won’t field a full-strength side in Basel tonight is that we’ve...

Operation Basel: How will Hodgson play it?

Andy Johnson’s latest injury setback gives Roy Hodgson a bit of a tactical dilemma ahead of tonight’s tie in Basel. Fulham must beat the Swiss outfit to progress to the knockout phase of the Europa League, but Hodgson has already made it clear he has one eye on...

Basel ticket sales slow for tonight?

A post TIFF claims that Basel have only sold around 14,000 tickets for tonight’s game. I can’t find a link to verify that information, but the fans don’t seem as convinced as coach Thorsten Fink. We aren’t playing for a draw. We’re going to try and...

Murphy hopes for more

Fulham skipper Danny Murphy says the club’s European adventure has proved an invaluable experience for the members of the side who haven’t featured in continental competition before – but hopes their run won’t come to an end in Basel tonight....