Newcastle observations

What a glorious night on the banks of the Thames. There has always been something special about the opening day of the season but for the past few years it has generally resulted in a feeling of disappointment amongst Fulham fans. However, last night was different....

Building from the back

If anything stood out from Fulham’s win over Newcastle United that so surprised the pundits last night, it was the composure of the home side’s defence. Slavisa Jokanovic’s most radical summer surgery was carried out a back line that shipped 83...

Jokanovic delighted by Fulham’s opening victory

Fulham head coach Slavisa Jokanovic professed himself delighted with his side’s professional display in the opening game of the season as they saw off promotion favourites Newcastle in front of the Sky cameras at Craven Cottage. The Whites triumphed thanks to...

Smith heads Fulham to the summit

Rafa Benitez received a salutary lesson about the harsh nature of life in the Championship as Fulham surprised the overwhelming favourites for automatic promotion by beating Newcastle on the opening night of the new season. The Spaniard’s...

Up next: Newcastle (h)

So, tonight’s the night. After a summer gloriously free of fretting about how goals a porous Fulham defence would concede, the Championship season kicks off with the visit of the side most fancied to go up as champions to Craven Cottage. Newcastle United, still...