Niemi and Finnan back in top flight

It looks like our Premier League opener at Fratton Park will be a chance for the travelling Fulham fans to say hello to a couple of old friends. Antti Niemi has come out of retirement to be the number two to David James at Portsmouth. His serious wrist injury –...

Thank you and good night Antti Niemi

I remember when we signed Antti Niemi. I was delighted. Chiefly because we’d been waiting a long time for a goalkeeper to replace Edwin van der Sar, who had gone to Manchester United in the summer, and I wasn’t enthralled by the prospect of watching Tony...

Niemi retires from football

Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi has announced his retirement from professional football. The goalkeeper underwent surgery to correct a wrist injury in late June but began to experience discomfort again in early August. As a result, he had further surgery and was due to...

Niemi needs operation

Fulham’s Finnish goalkeeper Antti Niemi has revealed that he has suffered yet another setback in his recovery from his wrist injury. The ‘keeper has been unable to play a full part in pre-season training after injuring his left wrist towards the end of the last...

Niemi wants to fight for Fulham spot

Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi is determined to fight for his starting place at the club despite being linked with Liverpool. The Finland international joined the Cottagers from Southampton in 2006 and has had a good two seasons with the club, but now finds his first...