Mathijsen happy with stalemate

Joris Mathijsen gives the impression that Hamburg aren’t too worried by their failure to establish a first-leg lead ahead of the Europa League semi-final second leg at Craven Cottage next week. Fulham were pretty happy to have kept a clean sheet after a...

Dempsey delighted with draw

Clint Dempsey’s given a fairly extensive post-match interview to the offal tonight. Great to see him back in action again. We’re happy with the result tonight and the next leg’s back at home so we’re in a good position to get the job done next week. Personally,...

Roy says semi-final’s ‘very open’

Roy Hodgson admitted that Fulham’s excellent performance in Hamburg last night leaves the Europa League semi-final ‘very open’ after the first leg. The Fulham boss called on the Craven Cottage faithful to help his side earn a second trip to Hamburg...

Schwarzer happy with ‘admirable’ draw

Mark Schwarzer says Fulham performed admirably in Hamburg last night and doesn’t believe the side were adversely affected by the 27-hour coach trip to Germany. The Australian goalkeeper played his part as Fulham held the home side to give themselves a real...

Disciplined Fulham give themselves a shot at glory

As is often the case with Fulham away from about, there wasn’t an awful lot to get you excited about this performance. It was long on endeavour, but short on sparkle. But there was plenty to admire. Those qualities that Roy Hodgson has infused his team with...