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...

‘Toughen up’ – Sanchez tells Fulham

Lawrie Sanchez believes the hectic Christmas schedule will determine Fulham’s season. The Cottagers host Newcastle on Saturday, the first of five matches in 17 days for them – a run that also includes fixtures against fellow strugglers Wigan, Tottenham and...

Fulham keen to keep Kuqi

Fulham are interested in keeping Crystal Palace misfit Shefki Kuqi – but the Finnish international’s hopes of sealing a permanent move from Crystal Palace could hinge on the Premier League struggler’s chances of landing other transfer targets in the January...

Update

First, an apology and a warning. Sorry for the lack of updates and a word on what’s coming in the immediate future. From my end at least, the updates will be spasmodic. I’ve got a shocking internet connection at home – and with essays, dissertations,...

Sanchez seeks improvement

Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez is unable to throw himself into the seasonal spirit as he faces up to a grim relegation scrap over the holiday period with his faltering team. A second-half hat-trick from Everton’s Nigerian striker Yakubu maintained Fulham’s...