Fulham: September 2008 - news archive

Roy Hodgson has defended Jimmy Bullard after press criticism for the midfielder, with the Fulham boss insisting he is not to blame.

John Pantsil has promised Fulham fans that the players will lift their spirits over the coming weeks after recently letting them down.

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has admitted his misfiring strikers are causing him some concern.

Out-of-favour striker Clint Dempsey has admitted he is finding it hard convincing Roy Hodgson he is worthy of a start at Fulham.

Roy Hodgson has confirmed Fulham may appeal against the red card shown to Andrew Johnson by referee Andre Marriner.

Carlton Cole and Matthew Etherington goals saw West Ham claim their first away win of the season against 10-man Fulham.

Midfielder Dickson Etuhu says he has settled in well at Fulham since joining a month ago because he feels like he is 'back home'.

Andrew Johnson is hoping Fulham boss Roy Hodgson opts to pair him and Bobby Zamora in attack for Saturday's clash with West Ham.

Fulham striker Andrew Johnson admits there is plenty more to come from him after failing to break his duck in three games.

Fulham are reportedly holding out for £1.7m for Lee Cook who is desperate to turn his loan at QPR into a permanent deal.

Fulham captain Danny Murphy is already looking to Saturday's London derby and believes West Ham will be tougher under Gianfranco Zola.

Lee Cook admits he considers himself a QPR player again and expects to be at Loftus Road for the next three-and-a-half years.

Fulham winger Lee Cook has revealed he hopes to seal a permanent move to Queens Park Rangers in January.

Midfielder Jimmy Bullard is a major doubt for Fulham's Carling Cup tie with Burnley after picking up a knock against Blackburn.

Substitute Matt Derbyshire scored a late winner for Blackburn as Fulham continue their poor away form this season.

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has said he marked out Blackburn manager Paul Ince as a manager during their time together at Inter Milan.

Hamburg are believed to be interested in signing Fulham midfielder Leon Andreasen and could make a formal offer in January.

Fulham defender Aaron Hughes has called on his teammates to reproduce their away form at the end of last season.

Summer signing Zoltan Gera has vowed to try to score the goals to ensure Fulham are not fighting another relegation battle this season.

Defender John Paintsil claims Fulham's supporters have played an influential part in the club's good start to the new season.

Zoltan Gera is confident that Fulham will not be embroiled in a relegation battle this season, while he now feels settled at the club.

Roy Hodgson insists Fulham's main target remains Premier League safety this season, despite their good start to the season.

Roy Hodgson says the Fulham fans can expect more from summer signing Andy Johnson, following his impressive debut.

QPR coach Iain Dowie has challenged Dexter Blackstock to build on his start to the season after comparing him to Fulham's Andy Johnson.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits he had to persuade Mohamed Al Fayed to splash out during the summer after three seasons of struggle.

Fulham picked up a second consecutive win as they cruised to victory in a one-sided clash against Bolton at Craven Cottage

Following a shock victory over Arsenal, Fulham aim to make it two victories in a row when they face Bolton this weekend.

Record signing Andy Johnson faces a tough task in getting his 100th career League goal against Bolton, says teammate Aaron Hughes.

Cottagers central defender Gabriel Zakuani has completed a three-month loan switch to Peterborough United.

Fulham's Aaron Hughes says Northern Ireland will be in with a chance of World Cup qualification if they lose to the Czech Republic.

Swansea City are being linked with a loan swoop for Fulham's highly-rated young goalkeeper David Stockdale.

Fulham defender John Pantsil has hailed the Fulham fans and hopes to repay them with three points on Saturday.

Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard has been described as a fantastic role model for young footballers by Derby boss Paul Jewell.

Julian Gray has admitted that boss Roy Hodgson was the main reason why he opted to join Fulham from Coventry on deadline day.

Roy Hodgson is pleased he has assembled a well-balanced, small squad at Fulham and insists it's one he believes in.

Fulham new boy Julian Gray has admitted his loan move to Craven Cottage came as 'completely out of the blue'.

Fulham new boy Julian Gray is looking forward to rekindling his partnership with Andy Johnson after sealing a season-long loan switch.

Coventry boss Chris Coleman has wished Julian Gray the best of luck after allowing the winger to join Fulham on loan.

Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi has been forced to hang up his boots after failing to recover from a long-term wrist injury.

Midfielder Jimmy Bullard has paid tribute to his American knee specialist as he prepares to make his England debut this weekend.

Midfielder Alexei Smertin is aiming to revive his career by returning home to Russia after being released by Fulham this week.

Ray Lewington feels Jimmy Bullard will no be overawed by his arrival in the England camp and will fit in well with the regulars.

Four players left Fulham on deadline day with Collins John, Eddie Johnson, Alexei Smertin and Gabriel Zakuani moving out.

Fulham have signed Julian Gray on loan from Coventry but have also terminated the contract of Alexei Smertin.

Seol Ki-Hyeon and Alexei Smertin are both expected to leave Fulham for Hull and Cardiff respectively before the transfer deadline.

Jimmy Bullard said he is 'excited' after being called up to the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia.