In defence of Dimitar Berbatov

After another sensational performance on Saturday – and a sublime finish that so nearly secured all three points for the Whites – this isn’t the piece I was expecting to write this morning. However, Sachin Nakrani’s contribution to...

Jol ‘relieved’ by Baird’s late winner

Fulham manager Martin Jol admitted that he was relieved that his side took all three points against a dogged Aston Villa side at Craven Cottage this afternoon thanks to Chris Baird’s late winner. The Northern Ireland international grabbed the only goal of the...

Grygera’s getting back to full fitness

Perhaps the most pleasing part of my afternoon in the Craven Cottage sunshine yesterday was meeting Zden?k Grygera. The Czech defender has shown tremendous courage and professionalism in recovering so swiftly from his horrible anterior cruciate knee injury sustained...

Sidwell raring to go

Steve Sidwell has spoken of his excitement to put all his injury problems behind him as he approaches Fulham’s pre-season back at peak fitness ahead of the new campaign. The box-to-box midfielder timed his return to full training perfectly at Motspur Park last...

Jol mulls over giving Grygera new deal

Martin Jol is considering offering Zdenek Grygera a new contract – but wants the Czech defender to get back to full fitness before making a final decisionabout his Fulham future. The 31 year-old enjoyed a great start to his Craven Cottage career after joining...