Dembele will only miss three weeks

Fulham have been handed a massive boost with the news that Belgian forward Moussa Dembele will only miss three weeks of football after suffering minor ankle ligament damage in the 2-0 defeat by Stoke on Tuesday night. Mark Hughes was furious with the ‘absolutely...

Stoke head Fulham out of Cup

Two headed goals from Stoke ended Fulham’s hope at an improved League Cup run, in a match overshadowed by a potentially serious injury to another striker. The evening started well; the sun was shining, there was no traffic and the stewards were friendly, but a...

Hughes furious at ‘ridiculous challenge’

Fulham boss Mark Hughes has accused Stoke’s Andy Wilkinson of ignoring the footballer’s code by making an “absolutely ridiculous” challenge on Moussa Dembele in the closing stages of their Carling Cup tie at the Britannia Stadium. As the...

Hughes to resist major changes

Mark Hughes believes Fulham are capable of meeting this week’s heavy workload without making changes to their team. The Cottagers travel to Stoke for the third round of the Carling Cup – the second of three matches in eight days. Hughes, who was appointed...

Fulham face tough trip to Stoke

Fulham face a tricky trip to Stoke City in the third round of the League Cup. The Whites, who lost 3-2 in the snow at the Britannia Stadium in January’s league fixture, reached the third round with a thumping win over Port Vale on Wednesday. Stoke also beat...