The First Five

The wait is finally nearly over. On Sunday our latest charge towards the Premier League begins with a home tie against Neil Warnock’s Middlesbrough. And in true Championship fashion, our first month back in the second tier will see us play five league matches in the...

Parker praises Fulham’s reactions

Scott Parker was pleased with how his side reacted in a game of two halves against Stoke City. Fulham played some excellent stuff in the first 45 and deservedly led through Bobby Decordova-Reid’s goal, while a more resolute defensive display was required after the...

Fulham eye Ayala swoop

Fulham are one of a clutch of Championship clubs considering a move for Middlesbrough defender Daniel Ayala during the January transfer window. Fulham, Leeds United and Stoke City are all reportedly ready to table cut-price bids for the Spanish centre back in the new...

Parker: We were poor

Scott Parker acknowledged that Fulham weren’t at their best at Stoke City on Saturday afternoon. The hosts didn’t outplay the Whites, but managed to sneak a goal in either half to claim a 2-0 win. “We’re disappointed, to be honest with you,” Parker said afterwards. “I...

Steely Stoke punish Parker’s tactical gamble

Just what is it about Stoke City that scrambles the minds of Fulham managers? Five years ago, the Whites crashed out of the Premier League here after Felix Magath made the mystifying decision to play Dan Burn, a 6ft 5in centre half, at right back. This afternoon,...