Roy races to beat Fulham to Whittingham deal

Roy Hodgson has tabled a £4m bid for Peter Whittingham in an attempt to beat former club Fulham to the Cardiff midfielder’s signature, according to the Daily Mirror. West Brom have made the first formal approach for the former England under-21 international and...

Hodgson’s move for Lewington falls short

The Daily Mail reports tonight that Roy Hodgson’s plan to replace Michael Appleton with Ray Lewington at West Brom has been thwarted by the Baggies’ lack of cash. Sporting director Dan Ashworth has told Hodgson that there isn’t enough money in the...

The case for Damien Duff

I often share the same bus journey home from Hammersmith as a couple of Fulham fans who sit elsewhere at Craven Cottage. Our trips back through west London offer an interesting insight into how others might have viewed the game and give an alternative viewpoint on...

Hangeland eyes improvement

Brede Hangeland hopes Fulham can use their knowledge of Roy Hodgson’s footballing philosophy to take three points away from the Hawthorns tomorrow. The Norwegian centre back feels that Fulham are suitably prepared for the challenge of facing West Brom, after...

Murphy praises Roy’s ‘wisdom’

As you’d expect, Danny Murphy is full of praise for former Fulham boss Roy Hodgson. The Fulham captain takes his side to the Hawthorns to face Hodgson’s latest charges tomorrow and admits it will be strange to be on the opposite side to his old manager. It...