No point in playing for a draw, says Roy

by | Feb 25, 2010 | Uncategorized

Roy Hodgson has ruled out any possibility of Fulham playing for the draw that would take them into the next round of the Europa League tonight. The Fulham manager feels that such an approach would be dangerous with Shakhtar Donetsk possessing plenty of quality and an...

Brede: We’ll have to be at our best

by | Feb 25, 2010 | Uncategorized

Brede Hangeland knows Fulham will have to best at their very best if they are to progress in the Europa League tonight. The Whites lead Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 from the first leg but Hangeland knows that the UEFA Cup holders will be confident of securing a passage...

Rufus in Donetsk

by | Feb 25, 2010 | Uncategorized

The quite brilliant Rufus Brevett lapping up the view from the bench in the Donbass Arena. I still think he could do a good job at left back tonight.

Up next: Shakhtar Donetsk (a)

by | Feb 25, 2010 | Uncategorized

Forget the trip to the Stadio Olimpico and discard the must-win match in Basel. This will be Fulham’s toughest European test to date. Much was made of Shakhtar’s pretty passing in the first leg last week but their performance could only be improved with a...