Sanchez soaks up cruel blow

Following Fulham’s late defeat to Newcastle United, Cottagers boss Lawrie Sanchez said on Setanta Sports that he would not be condemnng referee Howard Webb’s awarding of a stoppage-time penalty. Joey Barton buried the spot-kick to consign Sanchez’s...

Barton deepens the gloom

You won’t find much Christmas cheer in the early December air at Craven Cottage this year. Fulham are in serious danger of disappearing from the Premier League if they continue to serve up dire performances such as this, an unimaginative showing against an...

Allardyce wary of Fulham

Sam Allardyce won’t be underestimating Fulham as the Newcastle boss believes the Whites are in a false position. Lawrie Sanchez’s side have only won two matches at Craven Cottage all season and only above the relegation zone courtesy of holding a superior...

Newcastle want to nick Diop

Sam Allardyce is ready to launch a shock £3million bid for Fulham’s Papa Bouba Diop, according to the Daily Mirror. Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez has spoken of his willingness to hold on to the Senegalese powerhouse. But Bouba Diop, 29, is desperate for a new...

Queudrue holds Newcastle talks

FRANCK Queudrue will have talks with Newcastle United on Monday as Sam Allardyce looks to finally fill the club’s problematic left-back spot. And another Frenchman, Rod Fanni, is in the frame to complete a revamped back four at St James’s Park. Former Middlesbrough...