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...

Dempsey disappointed by Paris defeat

Clint Dempsey was disappointed as the United States were beaten 1-0 in Paris by France in an international friendly on Friday night. A poacher’s finish from substitute Loic Remy settled the game seventeen minutes from time. The Marseille striker, who had...

Queudrue aims for French call-up

Fulham left-back Franck Queudrue still hopes to win a first France cap – and believes the club’s progress can help him achieve his ambition. The 28-year-old former Lens defender joined Fulham in the summer after a five-year spell with Middlesbrough. He...

Coleman: Malbranque deserves France chance

Fulham boss Chris Coleman is puzzled why French selectors are ignoring midfielder Steed Malbranque. Malbranque was in mesmerising form during Monday night’s 1-0 victory over Wigan, firing his fifth goal of the season to guarantee Fulham’s Barclays...