Riether: We were ‘very close’ to beating United

Sascha Riether believes Fulham can take plenty of positives from an improved Fulham display despite the pain of Wayne Rooney’s late winner. The German full-back, on loan from Cologne, had a busy afternoon, clearing off the line in the first half, and forcing a...

Jol fretting over Hangeland injury

Martin Jol fears Fulham could be without captain Brede Hangeland for as long as a fortnight after the defender sustained an Achilles injury in the narrow defeat by Manchester United tonight. The Norwegian centre back had to replaced by Aaron Hughes at half-time during...

Jol philosophical after Cup exit

Goals from Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney allied to a Javier Hernandez double saw United to a one-sided win, with Aaron Hughes’ late effort scant consolation to the travelling Cottagers faithful. With Fulham facing a fight to stay in the Barclays Premier League Jol...

United coast past feeble Fulham

Wayne Rooney was stripped of penalty-taking duties by Manchester United but found the net anyway as they sauntered past Fulham 4-1  to book an FA Cup fifth round place. After his latest miss, Rooney was passed over in favour of Ryan Giggs to take United’s...

United eyeing up Hangeland

Manchester United are reportedly considering making a move for Fulham’s Brede Hangeland in the January transfer window, as Sir Alex Ferguson looks to strengthen his defence. Hangeland was linked with a move away from Craven Cottage in the summer but, with his...