Boateng buzzing after Stoke win

Fulham midfielder Derek Boateng was pleased to play a valuable role in Fulham’s narrow victory over Stoke City. The Ghanaian international entered the action on the hour mark as a replacement for Giorgos Karagounis and was a dominant force in the middle third of...

Bent steers Fulham past Stoke

A timely late finish from Darren Bent eased the pressure on Martin Jol as Fulham sneaked past Stoke and secured their first league victory at Craven Cottage since April Fool’s Day. Bent, a second-half susbtitute for the injured Dimitar Berbatov, cleverly cut...

Stoke keen on Baird

Stoke City have shown an interest in former Fulham utility man Chris Baird. The Northern Irish international, who can play in defence or midfield, is a free agent after leaving Craven Cottage this summer following a six-year stint by the Thames. New Stoke boss Mark...

Dejagah delighted with Stoke win

Ashkan Dejagah lauded Fulham’s work ethic and praised a professional team performance after the Whites picked up three precious points against Stoke on Saturday. The Iranian winger, reintroduced into the starting line-up by Martin Jol for Saturday’s game,...

Dazzling Dejagah stakes his claim

Rather like every other August arrival not named Dimitar Berbatov, Ashkan Dejagah’s move to Fulham didn’t raise too many eyebrows. For a while, the Craven Cottage faithful were treated to fleeting glimpses of the Iranian international, who didn’t...