Riether: Fulham must defend better

Sascha Riether says Fulham could be close to returning to European competition next season – but only if they tighten up at the back. Martin Jol’s side would have risen to fourth in the table on Saturday night had they not twice let a late lead slip...

Up next: Aston Villa (h)

The international break seems to have lasted much longer than the thirteen days that separate the sickening concession of Jose Fonte’s last-gasp leveller on the south coast from early morning optimism as Aston Villa come to town. The natural reaction to...

Up next: West Bromwich Albion (a)

Can you remember back as far as before the international break and the transfer window? Prior to a woeful League Cup exit at Sheffield Wednesday, there was actually a bit of optimism abounding around Craven Cottage. Fulham had played some sublime football in the first...

Clarke keen to follow in Fulham’s footsteps

Ahead of West Brom’s trip to Craven Cottage on Saturday, Baggies boss Steve Clarke says Fulham are exactly the sort of side that his new charges should seek to emulate. The former Chelsea midfielder and coach has watched as the Whites have slowly established...

Up next: West Ham United (a)

Fulham’s first London derby of the season feels like it marks the start of the new era. Martin Jol pledged to overhaul an ageing squad after taking over from Mark Hughes at the start of the last campaign and he’s been true to his word. Even the big...