Vetra team news

by | Jul 30, 2009 | Uncategorized

It’s the team that most of us expected for Fulham’s first European fixture of the summer. Chris Baird comes in for Dickson Etuhu as the Nigerian midfielder’s partner is expecting a baby. Dempsey and Gera on the flanks and, of course, Brede Hangeland...

Fulham ready to step into the unknown

by | Jul 29, 2009 | Uncategorized

The Guardian’s preview of tomorrow’s game does little to unmask our mysterious opponents. What they lack in stature, Vetra make up in confidence. Since joining the Lithuanian top flight in 2003, V?tra have secured three third-place finishes and qualified...

Hodgson confident of victory

by | Jul 29, 2009 | Uncategorized

Roy Hodgson reckons Fulham should have more than enough quality to see off Vetra tomorrow night – even though they are some way off being ready for the start of the league campaign. Their Lithuanian opponents reached the third qualifying round with a stunning...

Konchesky cautious ahead of Vetra test

by | Jul 29, 2009 | Uncategorized

Paul Konchesky admits that tomorrow’s Europa League qualifier against Vetra will be something of a step into the unknown for Fulham. The Whites travelled to Lithuania today ahead of the first leg of their third qualifying round tie and the left back says...