The demand for statistics

Not strictly Fulham related, but there’s an interesting report on the increased demand for statistics in football on the BBC’s World Football programme. The report starts about 19:30.  It also focuses on how the data is collected during the game. The way...

Smalling capped as England U20s see off Italy

Young Fulham defender Chris Smalling won his first cap for the England Under-20s as the Young Lions got their preparations for the World Cup off to a great start with a 2-0 win over Italy at Loftus Road tonight. Smalling, who was called up to the Under-20 squad for...

Where are we now?

With goal difference all that separates us from the relegation zone and two crucial home fixtures ahead of us that could make or break our season, I thought now would be as good a time as any to assess where we are so far. Defeat at Everton was disappointing, but...

The round-up

Just a few general things that have come to my attention over the last couple of days. An intriguing Fulham Reserves line-up were comfortable winners at home to Portsmouth. Young midfielder Wayne Brown grabbed a brace and Portuguese winger Lino Goncalves scored the...

Davis, Davies or maybe even Davis?

It is no surprise to anyone who has seen Fulham play this season that we have quite a few worries in terms of structure and stability. At the beginning of the season we had a huge problem in the back four, but it seems like Sanchez now have put together a defensive...