Fulham Reserves 7-0 Bolton Reserves

A stunning first half from an impressive Fulham reserve side underlined their league credentials as a woeful Bolton never recovered from an early blitz of goals. The home side were four goals to the good thanks to some clinical finishing and incisive attacking play...

Trotta hat-trick sinks Chelsea

If Mark Hughes is still searching for a physical centre forward, then the answer might be closer than he thinks. While the senior side were preparing for this afternoon’s Premier League battle with Stoke, Marcello Trotta continued his fine form with a...

Italian youngster extends contract

I missed this one yesterday – dashing around trying to complete tasks before the Bank Holiday weekend – but it’s really pleasing to see Marcello Trotta put pen to paper on a contract extension. The 17-year-old Italian striker has real ability,...

Trotta earns Italy U19 call-up

Congratulations to Marcello Trotta, so impressive for the U18s in their FA Youth Cup quarter final against Aston Villa last week, who has been included in the Italy under-19 squad for their friendly with Germany on Wednesday night.

Trotta enjoying life at Fulham

I first saw Marcello Trotta this summer in a pre-season friendly at AFC Wimbledon this summer. He came off the bench and scored in an otherwise forgettable Fulham performance and looked raw, but you could easily spot the potential. The Italian striker, briefly on the...