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Message to Spigs -- Richard N, Monday, May 12, 02:20:17pm (195.226.47.82)

Don't be too dismayed by the messages of support from QPHa fans etc - I met a Brentford fan on the evening of the Citeh game and he told me the biggest cheer at Griffin Park that afternoon had been when they heard our half-time score and it seemed we were fugged and down. So fear not, at least someone still hates us - even if it is just a small team in Hounslow. xxx

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- Or make that Ealing (?) (NT) -- Richard N, Monday, May 12, 02:21:47pm (195.226.47.82)
  - Whichever, they're welsh and they know they are (NT) -- ormondroyd, Monday, May 12, 02:27:07pm (81.178.45.61)
    - Worse than that actually, they're not Welsh, they just wish they were. (With apologies to PaNdy.) (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 02:35:22pm (81.154.164.31)
- Not dismayed mate. It is what I expected. The point was that my old Buddy Sparky White said that he had never believed that the HaHa were really that bitter until now, I don't know which sites he looked at. (NT) -- Spigs, Monday, May 12, 02:37:38pm (195.93.21.72)
  - Cheers Spigs, I fully appreciate your disdain for the bitter hoops, but to be fair it doesn't get much bitterer than this - the GPG's Laugh At Fulham thread (it's 22 pages long!) http://www.griffinpark.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1221281#post1221281 (NT) -- Richard N, Monday, May 12, 03:04:06pm (195.226.47.82)
    - I love Brentford - that thread's brilliant. How gutted? (NT) -- Kilburn White, Monday, May 12, 03:26:15pm (213.86.135.44)
    - The Brentford thread is genius, followed it right back to the Liverpool game. Some of them are quite articulate, if misguided. (NT) -- Hugh, Monday, May 12, 05:21:08pm (217.207.255.2)
  - Cannot believe how bitter you still are Spigs! www.qprdot.org and clubfanzine.com/qpr are the 2 most used message boards, feel free to apologise if you're big enough but I suspect you're not............. (NT) -- Mark S (Used to be bitter apparently?), Monday, May 12, 03:05:48pm (81.144.241.196)
    - See when push comes to shove everyone likes Fulham even QPR. After all its been a good season for both clubs we stayed up and you won your cup final in the pre season friendly. (NT) -- Dave L, Monday, May 12, 03:36:35pm (85.90.224.30)
      - I would imagine QPR are gutted we didn't go down because it would have meant playing them, whereas Brentford are gutted because, well because they're Brentford. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 04:02:46pm (81.154.164.31)
    - If you want the moral highground...it's yours. Personally, I don't care for that place. I will say that I appreciated your stance over Johnny Haynes and I genuinely felt for the family of Ray Jones but don't mistake that for me having any respect for your club. Respect has to be earned. At some stage Briartore and accompanying circus will need to come cap in hand for a groundshare when (or should it be if) you move out to the new 1,000,000 seater stadium down the road. I seem to recall a certain Bitter enjoyed taking our money when we went to the Stade del Meccano. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Our turn now, perhaps unless you go to Griffin Park? If you had read my original posts properly you would note that my own experience was that I recived no calls from Bitters. The message board was seen by my mate Sparky White. I have no idea which boards he looked at. Maybe he will reply in this thread but, like me, is not a messageboard stalker and doesn't hang on your every word. (NT) -- Spigs, Monday, May 12, 09:41:20pm (195.93.21.72)
      - Moral highground? Looked to me like that was exactly what you were looking for with your original post whereas I was just looking for you to tell the truth about the messageboard lies. Well I was right, you're not big enough to admit you're wrong so I'll let you continue your sulk. Please try not to let it eat away at you though eh, there's a good boy.............. (NT) -- Mark S (Used to be bitter apparently?), Monday, May 12, 10:09:24pm (86.146.151.14)
- Definitely Hounslow (unfortunately) (NT) -- C, Monday, May 12, 03:19:16pm (86.153.128.231)
- No one hates us (apart from Brentford, and possibly that lot from the Medway swamplands) we don't care? (NT) -- Richard N, Monday, May 12, 03:29:40pm (195.226.47.82)
- Do you think we would be any different to Brentford and QPR fans if roles were reversed. There may have been begrudging congratulations as there have been towards us now but on the whole we would have been pissed off with the escape. Its football rivalry. Its part of what makes football entertaining. (NT) -- Harry68, Monday, May 12, 03:32:36pm (82.44.93.60)
Birth of a media darling ? -- MCB, Monday, May 12, 09:59:42pm (90.197.27.9)

Just wonder due to our amazing escape and the way we played to achieve it, if recognition from the media et al will propel us up the popularity charts. Sir Roy is an eloquent speaker never demeans opposition or officials, Maybe because of him, the team and the brilliant fans we will move up the charts.

hope springs eternal, a few good quality signings and who knows, think its about time for a good season.

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A song for next season maybe? -- Daveffc, Monday, May 12, 09:18:03pm (81.98.176.216)
E-I, E-I, E-I, O,
Up the Premier League we go,
When we get to Europe,
This is what we sing.
We Are Fulham We Are Fulham,
Al Fayed is our king!

Great performance yesterday still can't believe it maybe if we get into europe we can sing this again!

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- Love it. Especially the irony! This is one that scans well and would work (NT) -- HR (I LOVE YOU FFC!!!), Monday, May 12, 09:21:51pm (80.4.204.36)
- Sanchez was correct to offload those he did (except M Brown and maybe with hindsight HH). Most of them have proved nothing since leaving, His biggest problem was that he replaced them with players that were largely not proven. His Targets for January was K Lafferty, J Beckford from Leeds and Jay DeMerit. Thx God he got the boot :-) (NT) -- Melon Man, Monday, May 12, 09:52:41pm (91.106.18.254)
  - This is meant to be posted in reply to the topic below. (NT) -- MM, Monday, May 12, 09:53:51pm (91.106.18.254)
From the maker of 'Its Not Over Yet' New Video Online -- Stuart Tubby, Monday, May 12, 07:35:37pm (86.142.36.241)

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- Love it! (NT) -- twang, Monday, May 12, 07:59:20pm (81.233.124.119)
- Close second to Spud's third one below - excellent (NT) -- Chesh, Monday, May 12, 08:10:24pm (80.176.93.177)
- Beautiful ending (NT) -- Ubik, Monday, May 12, 09:25:58pm (195.93.21.72)
- Sent tingles up my spine! (NT) -- bridger boy, Monday, May 12, 09:39:57pm (195.93.21.72)
A Message To Fulham FC -- Mick, Monday, May 12, 03:09:39pm (85.158.137.195)
You have seen what our support can do and how it lifts the team. Let your clubs supporters support the team and build an atmosphere at Craven Cottage. Together we can make it a fortress.

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- Couldn't agree more. Cut out the pre match music next season. Crowd atmosphere is far better (NT) -- Monochrome, Monday, May 12, 04:35:14pm (82.44.78.68)
  - Definately, i can't wait for it to bloody end so we can get going as a crowd. (NT) -- Moonbeam, Monday, May 12, 04:47:21pm (86.135.176.95)
- The clappers must remain for the whole of next season! (NT) -- PoB, Monday, May 12, 09:37:17pm (195.93.21.72)
After 50 minutes -- bert,wijchen, Monday, May 12, 08:57:45pm (145.53.80.118)
Leeds - Carlisle 0-2

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- Nice!! (NT) -- CB, Monday, May 12, 09:00:26pm (86.140.177.239)
  - Re: Nice!! (NT) -- CB, Monday, May 12, 09:00:39pm (86.140.177.239)
Fulham in the home ends -- MOD, Monday, May 12, 03:11:35pm (193.109.116.7)
Plenty on here seemed to be getting tickets for the home areas yesterday.

I can't believe you would have been able to remain silent when we scored.

Did everyone make it out alive?

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- Flew in from Guernsey and used a mates Portsmouth season ticket in block D of the South Stand. Managed to restrain myself with the goal but could not help but celebrate at the end. Portsmouth fans were fine ( not too happy with their performance ) and received several handshakes from their supporters at the end. (NT) -- Keith, Monday, May 12, 03:29:33pm (212.30.2.86)
  - Watching the match recording this morning, I saw someone jumping up behind the goal in the pompey end when it looked as if Davies might have squeezed the ball home in the second minute before Ashdown got his hand to it. It looked as if it must have made the next 88 minutes interesting..... (NT) -- Mazza, Monday, May 12, 03:48:01pm (85.211.244.141)
    - You just pretend you were applauding the save... (NT) -- Hugh, Monday, May 12, 03:52:55pm (217.207.255.2)
    - Re: Watching the match recording this morning, I saw someone jumping up behind the goal in the pompey end when it looked as if Davies might have squeezed the ball home in the second minute before Ashdown got his hand to it. It looked as if it must have made the next 88 minutes interesting..... -- mabster, Monday, May 12, 08:55:03pm (90.209.192.14)
Top Rate Striker & Keeper Required -- Dad's Army, Monday, May 12, 06:45:24pm (89.242.99.114)
I posted on here early today that we must improve the Strikers at the Club, as we have not had a top class keeper since EVDS left, and we have not got a top striker on our books. Some replied that Kamara is good, as his pace is exceptional - OK it is so are Cheetahs, but like Kamara they are not too good in the goalscoring stakes (maybe a Cheetah may have a better footballing brain though)

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- IMHO i dont think he is "that" bad, scored some vital goals since he came back in Jan has worked very very hard and played in the right place and a small amount of coaching you never know. (NT) -- Doug, Monday, May 12, 06:50:41pm (86.151.202.219)
- Timo Ochs and Marcus Berg? (NT) -- Ubik, Monday, May 12, 07:00:06pm (195.93.21.72)
- Will say it again - keeping Kamara is a must for me - pace & unpredictability worries defences. With confidence, believe he'll score more, so all in all, Spurs at Home & Citeh away purely tasters! (NT) -- Lowe's Pate, Monday, May 12, 07:05:08pm (86.4.23.105)
  - I agree, without hes goals we would have been down after the city game (NT) -- Doug, Monday, May 12, 07:14:16pm (86.151.202.219)
    - I'd keep Kamara - pace always troubles defenders and we haven't got much else with it. Most important is to have the right balance with someone that can hold it up. As much as we all rate McBride, we can't rely on him for the season. Crouch anyone? (NT) -- HBB, Monday, May 12, 07:40:28pm (85.90.235.42)
- Hodgson himself stated, just a very short time ago that he has had trouble in convincing Kamara he is NOT a Centre Forward, but should use his pace out wide. WE MUST HAVE A DECENT STRIKER, with pace - not a Crouch like creature. Kamara reminds me at time of Colins John - not just with it enough. Eric Nevland is the nearest we have at the moment, but Hodgson only brings him on as a "supersub". (NT) -- Dad's Army, Monday, May 12, 08:02:03pm (89.242.99.114)
  - Kamara's decent. I hope we keep him as he gives us a vital option.. but ... being harsh but I think realistic... if he's our main option next season we'll struggle again. We need some better quality. Look at the other teams around us that have survived. Bolton - Kevin Davies.; Wigan - Heskey; Sunderland - Jones; Boro - Alves, Mido and Aliadiere. I'd rate every one of those as better than Kamara. We can't ask Brian to be our main man again. Nevland is also a great option but doesn't have enough pace. (NT) -- Mazza, Monday, May 12, 08:42:27pm (85.211.244.141)
No uefa for us -- mike, Monday, May 12, 07:13:53pm (86.41.171.236)
2 bookings vs brum have cost us i think

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- any news links to this? (NT) -- chaz, Monday, May 12, 07:17:09pm (86.129.80.17)
- checked myself and with the premier league fair play table just calculated with it. (NT) -- mike, Monday, May 12, 07:18:13pm (86.41.171.236)
- I guess it all depends if the PL want to take action against City for the crowd trouble that was supposed to have happened yesterday - apparently the fans' conduct somehow feed into the ratings. Personally I still can't believe this situation exists - totally mental, and only with Fulham! (NT) -- The Doctor, Monday, May 12, 07:19:22pm (87.81.182.191)
- Just pleased to be staying up to be honest (NT) -- mike, Monday, May 12, 07:20:17pm (86.41.171.236)
- I live in Manc and local ecening paper reckons fans will count againt them. also the fair play league on Mya 5 had us very close behind them (NT) -- steve, Monday, May 12, 07:21:45pm (62.56.107.248)
- The whole system seems a bit of a mystery but I think we were too far behind to be honest. Whilst I really enjoyed our trips into Europe before, would it really be a good thing? We only made money from the Hertha Berlin home tie and do we have the squad to cope with the extra games and travelling? (NT) -- Matt, Monday, May 12, 07:24:04pm (194.203.215.254)
  - Clubs don't usually start making any money from the UEFA Cup until the latter stages. They have added more money with the round robin games, but we are not equiped to cope with it at present. however I wouldn't turn it down 'if' we sneaked in ;-) (NT) -- Melon Man, Monday, May 12, 07:31:33pm (91.106.38.29)
- I tried calculating it as well, but it is impossible to tell as 75% of the scores are giving by the referee, which we don't know for the last 2 games, so anything could happen (NT) -- bullardinho, Monday, May 12, 07:32:22pm (80.177.172.197)
  - Why is everyone saying last 2 games? As mentioned above, there was an updated table for May 5th, where we were 8 points adrift. If so, then we are very close...thats unless that Corrupt Taxman (The Thai one.) bungs Clattenburg. (NT) -- Melon Man, Monday, May 12, 07:36:12pm (91.106.38.29)
    - It says 36 under the "Played" column. The page was updated on the 5th, but I guess the previous weekend's games weren't accounted for yet. (NT) -- richardhkirkando, Monday, May 12, 07:46:52pm (66.170.8.18)
      - It's all very weird... it says "Matches up to an including 5th May" but then says 36 games played! Also... if you compare our R/Y score to the disciplinary table it doesn't add up. We're down as having 78 points (60 yellow and 6 red cards) for the season. So... take off the 2 yellows for Brum game leaves 76 which should have given us 284 Y/R points after 36 games (360-76) but the fair play table has us on 289. (NT) -- The Bergerac, Monday, May 12, 08:41:52pm (82.43.169.75)
- Uefa Cup = More Sunday games and Less Saturday games , stuff it I say. -- Huge Grant, Monday, May 12, 07:52:42pm (79.78.105.162)
- I think it would be a good pre season... (NT) -- mike, Monday, May 12, 08:02:41pm (86.41.171.236)
I see Brum have copied our clappers! What a day yesterday though, still cannot believe it. -- JACK FFC, Monday, May 12, 08:11:13pm (79.70.106.36)
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Danny Murphy -- Liam, Monday, May 12, 03:54:42pm (86.136.22.11)
Is a God
Is a God
Is a God
Danny Murphy is a God
He loves Fulham

He put the ball in the Portsmouth net
Portsmouth net
Portsmouth net
He put the ball in the Portsmouth net
Danny Muuuuurphy

Repeat to fade, I know I did last night.

Still a bit hoarse now, on the plus side I got Dempsey's shirt yesterday.

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- Taken your hat off yet mate? (NT) -- Nick, Monday, May 12, 07:49:12pm (77.96.105.30)
Brilliant........... -- Pearcey, Monday, May 12, 07:43:43pm (91.106.51.13)
Just reading down all the messages and postings!

Great day.......watched it in the Lion yesterday and despite the chaos trying to get served (the staff did a greta job though) it was all worth it in the end!!

I was wrong Fulham.....and I am proud to admit it! Like many others I gave up on our plight several weeks ago!!

Thanks you super whites!!

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Anyone else unable to get on offal site? -- RB, Monday, May 12, 07:22:12pm (89.240.2.33)
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- this has started early... (NT) -- mike, Monday, May 12, 07:23:32pm (86.41.171.236)
IF WE DONT GET IN TO EUROPE HODGSON MUST GET THE SACK! -- flipper, Monday, May 12, 06:38:22pm (192.223.158.62)
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- Sanchez kept us up before the last day so he must have been better! (NT) -- AF, Monday, May 12, 06:41:06pm (90.204.156.34)
- We want Sanchez.......to be hung, drawn, and quartered. (NT) -- nawesty (Nick W), Monday, May 12, 06:43:19pm (92.233.55.57)
- Perplexing thing is - Sanchez believes he did! Thank heavens we're really in a totally different era from all that unabashed egotism now! (NT) -- Lowe's Pate, Monday, May 12, 07:08:56pm (86.4.23.105)
Lester -- HaE, Monday, May 12, 06:20:14pm (82.33.50.120)
Did Lester jump in the harbour in the end?

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- I decided to head back to the Lion, but aparently he did, he turned up at the Lion later last night, still minus his shirt and a towel wrapped round his shoulders (NT) -- Southfield White, Monday, May 12, 06:46:56pm (80.0.58.11)
- Haha last I saw of him he was heading to the seafront at the harbour. (NT) -- Raffles, Monday, May 12, 06:58:52pm (81.98.199.242)
MOTD -- Bananaman, Monday, May 12, 04:23:54pm (86.151.205.1)
Got in a bit late last night (for some reason!). Anyone know where I can view/download last night's MOTD?? The whole programme, not just our bit.

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- BBC iplayer? (NT) -- edc088, Monday, May 12, 04:28:52pm (90.192.190.203)
  - MotD isn't on iPlayer. -- Airfix, Monday, May 12, 05:06:17pm (195.212.199.56)
- If you have torrent there's a link inside -- Spud, Monday, May 12, 04:43:33pm (195.93.21.72)
  - Sorry, but what's torrent? -- Bananaman, Monday, May 12, 06:58:39pm (86.151.205.1)
Match of the Day -- Liam, Monday, May 12, 06:43:43pm (86.136.22.11)
Anywhere we can watch it?

Don't want to download a 700mb torrent......

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- 101greatgoals.com (NT) -- HaE, Monday, May 12, 06:48:53pm (82.33.50.120)
Another Golden Lion clip -- nawesty (Nick W), Monday, May 12, 05:56:59pm (92.233.55.57)
I took this in the beer garden. I think I was standing in a flower-bed at the time. Amazing atmosphere after the goal.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mhdall2gXyQ

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- Classic, i was also in the flower bed!! (NT) -- Scandi Jr., Monday, May 12, 06:21:01pm (82.43.134.47)
- Bet Anne wernt best pleased with all that noise! (NT) -- AF, Monday, May 12, 06:39:46pm (90.204.156.34)
- Good to see Larkin in his white vest giving his all "we are staying up" (NT) -- Spozzie, Monday, May 12, 06:45:18pm (75.177.85.111)
What a great day -- Southfield White, Monday, May 12, 06:42:08pm (80.0.58.11)
Still totally drained, never been so emotional as i was yesterday at a game, fans were fantastic and not many out sing Pompey at home, well done all you who posted videos of clips either at the game or in pubs, just show how much so many care about our great club, came back into Putney after the game and it felt like wed won the cup final, but not sure i can take it again next season ;-)

Also glad that i presume alot of people at the club will keep their jobs still.

Went into work today with a Fulham t shirt on and was still singing out loud, other builders on site must of thought i was some type of loon, but hey, who carews, the whites are staying up

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Franck hits back -- HaE, Monday, May 12, 05:33:36pm (82.33.50.120)
"For sure it is annoying to be criticised by your own employer, but we see more of Mr Gold, somebody I respect a lot more than Mr Sullivan, who only watches the games and never comes to see us at training."

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- Seems like he has become their (the board's) scapegoat for his performance against us last weekend. (NT) -- MOD, Monday, May 12, 05:35:45pm (193.109.116.7)
  - Spoke to a few brum fans on the way to the ground, they both said FQ didn't play a lot but was okay when he did play. He had a shocker against us but one bad player doesn't get a team relegated (especially when the manager can drop him FFS). (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 05:41:45pm (81.154.164.31)
- Apparently Franck reckons that Sullivan's porn is rubbish. (NT) -- Wanck Nosebleu, Monday, May 12, 06:41:03pm (85.158.139.99)
Photos -- scandi Jr., Monday, May 12, 06:22:51pm (82.43.134.47)
Did anyone get any good photos from the Golden Lion, I noticed where i was in the garden there was a bloke with a proper camera taking some photos??? If your out there please post them!

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- I noticed him too, he was taking photos of us all jumping up and down in the beer garden too. What a day..... (NT) -- nawesty (Nick W), Monday, May 12, 06:36:18pm (92.233.55.57)
50/1 ON To Be Relegated -- MK Dave, Monday, May 12, 05:35:49pm (89.243.85.212)

Was anyone out there mad/brave enough to have a few bob on us to survive a few weeks back ?????

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- i put 20p on us to survive and 10p on reading to go down a few weeks ago. I won about �3.50 so ill well chuffed (NT) -- esteban, Monday, May 12, 05:43:35pm (80.229.87.88)
  - You've been stitched up by your bookies mate!!!! (NT) -- MK Dave, Monday, May 12, 05:52:55pm (89.243.85.212)
- Re: 50/1 ON To Be Relegated - yes, full of optimism I had a four figure sum on us to stay up just before the Villa game. Nearly threw the slip away after the Sunderland game and again after Liverpool. (NT) -- Blind Faith, Monday, May 12, 06:27:03pm (62.232.79.210)
Summer wish list -- PT, Monday, May 12, 05:08:28pm (86.132.109.67)
Scrap the neutral end and make it home fans (With varying amount of blocks for away supporters)

5-6 new FIRST team players. We've got enough squad players.

Increase the stadium capacity.

Statue of Haynes outside the gates at CC in his England shirt with Captain's armband.

That'll do me...

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- Change the badge to the retro one! (NT) -- Mr Parrot, Monday, May 12, 05:10:28pm (86.4.23.105)
- Agree with first three, but a minor point about number 4; personally I would prefer the statue to depict Haynes in his Fulham shirt. I feel it would relate less to the club if the statue had no Fulham badge or insignia. Just my opinion. (NT) -- Dio, Monday, May 12, 05:11:18pm (82.69.23.7)
- Goalkeeper, centre half to partner Hangerlaand, midfield enforcer, left winger and a striker to excite and surprise us... then I'll be well happy! (NT) -- Down the Wing, Monday, May 12, 05:13:52pm (85.189.169.198)
  - Well that was my exact wish list. I agree completely! (NT) -- twang, Monday, May 12, 05:24:25pm (81.233.124.119)
- No music before kick off, the old badge back, stewards who allow home fans to stand up (ala Brum last week) (NT) -- HaE, Monday, May 12, 05:24:45pm (82.33.50.120)
- New kit. The current one reminds me on Sanchez and being miserable for 6 months. (NT) -- Ubik, Monday, May 12, 05:25:34pm (162.136.193.1)
  - *of Sanchez (NT) -- Ubik, Monday, May 12, 05:30:10pm (162.136.193.1)
- Re: Summer wish list -- Ronnie, Monday, May 12, 05:29:24pm (86.15.146.14)
- Lets get Larsson from B'ham (NT) -- White, Monday, May 12, 05:35:10pm (62.189.226.1)
  - Great player I know but we already got super Davies at the right and down the other side I would rather see a natural left footer. (NT) -- twang, Monday, May 12, 06:13:45pm (81.233.124.119)
- 5-6 new players, extended, and if needs be better-paying, contracts for current players and manager, a young #2 to learn under RH, old crest back, world peace, death to Simon Cowell and Heather Mills, statue would be good but must be wearing FFC, stewards allowing us to stand, death to Nani and Dennis Wise, authorities to find 'serious irregularities' in Abramovic's accounts and Flintoff to get some runs. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 05:39:59pm (81.154.164.31)
  - Be realistic Paddy.... Flintoff to get some runs?! As if. (NT) -- Half an Exile, Monday, May 12, 05:41:44pm (82.33.50.120)
    - Fair enough mate, I'm rumbled. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 05:42:48pm (81.154.164.31)
More vids -- PT, Monday, May 12, 06:09:53pm (86.132.109.67)
Sorry if they're re-posts

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ejsvAekxyjo

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=f0D5RVZYCpc&feature=related

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Poor old Franck! -- Carol, Monday, May 12, 04:55:43pm (91.108.248.17)
David Sullivan has just been on SSN bemoaning the "pile of rubbish" they bought last summer. When pressed to name names he said "Frank Queudrue - a major disappointment". Oh dear, didn't they have him watched!

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- What would be the odds on Quedrue putting in a transfer request tomorrow? Sanchez even played him in left-midfield pre-season where he was actually okay. (NT) -- Magnum, Monday, May 12, 05:02:15pm (90.203.139.85)
  - Whilst I wouldn't argue with his assessment of Franck, it's not a smart thing to do. Queudrue could probably do a job for them in the championship but with the boss slagging him off, that's effectively constructive dismissal. Brum will prob end up paying up his contract, getting f**k all for him as a fee and then having to buy a replacement. Whereas if they were smart, they'd keep him and ditch him if they get promoted. (NT) -- Mazza, Monday, May 12, 05:18:31pm (85.211.244.141)
- Interesting point below re LS's 'neanderthal tactics' - wasn't this the reason Liam departed, too? (NT) -- Old Snitchy, Monday, May 12, 05:09:39pm (86.4.23.105)
- Lucky they didn't read the message boards!! -- gimp, Monday, May 12, 05:11:21pm (87.86.104.216)
Thought I'd repost this little lot -- Pete Hingle, Monday, May 12, 05:15:23pm (195.93.21.72)
Cracking afternoon in The Lion, I filmed this little lot:

Just after the goal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2v5ngt64AA

We Are Fulham:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWUBsxbY6K4&feature=related

Final Whistle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNTmhAlDv1s

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Season review videos -- Spud, Monday, May 12, 03:59:00pm (92.2.17.40)
PART ONE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XJdnoMpRM8

PART TWO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw5fiBQKrtg

PART THREE
Should be uploaded shortly!

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- Brilliant Spud !!! , can't wait for Part 3 - Albert Square (NT) -- nt, Monday, May 12, 04:06:26pm (88.110.97.240)
- Re: Season review videos -- Bill, Monday, May 12, 05:09:27pm (217.43.40.156)
- Blimey, Part 1 - that Boro game is a little psychadelic, isn't it? Great stuff though... we scored some fairly tidy goals, didn't we? -- Airfix, Monday, May 12, 05:14:59pm (195.212.199.56)
Fulham Fans From Yesterday -- Bal, Monday, May 12, 05:12:19pm (81.139.224.158)
Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czqj9VJBb70
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wUQjPILCSw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHL0ZhmLDv4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSHQe0S3UKE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtSuM36FNXY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fVDhVEE9x0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W_yYu6VDBo

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David Sullvan / Birmingham City -- Houghtons Chip, Monday, May 12, 04:38:50pm (90.194.161.241)
He's being interviewed on SKY & largely blames poor signings by Steve Bruce in the summer for their demise & relegation. When asked for examples of such players he replied "for instance Franck Quedrue"

Whilst Sanchez was a pillock & did little right - I will give him that one. Quedrue was a crap defender - far too slow & Konchesky a big improvement. Also Murphy on a free has got to be seen as a good bit of business, certainly in the light of yesterday. Anyway enough of that .... how long before he comes out in the press claiming that it was his influence & players that saved us and we would have been comfortably mid-table had he not been sacked ... when the truth is we would have been comfortably relegated several weeks ago!

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- Hc you take the day off? (NT) -- mike, Monday, May 12, 04:40:16pm (86.41.171.236)
  - Indeed - celebrations or drowning of sorrows planned for in advance, so glad it was the former!! -- HC, Monday, May 12, 04:47:47pm (90.194.161.241)
    - That a boy! (NT) -- mike, Monday, May 12, 04:49:48pm (86.41.171.236)
- At the beginning of the season I actually thought that Bruce had made some good signings and that they would stay up with Wigan, Derby and Reading going down. But he was treated badly by the board and got his own back by keeping Wigan up. Fair play to him. Brum got what they deserved. (NT) -- Magnum, Monday, May 12, 04:44:50pm (90.203.139.85)
- I'm delighted to see Birmingham go down. They have a scummy set of supporters and a money grabbing board in the shape of Gold and Sullivan. Who were the only two to publicly say they supported Game 39? Those two clowns. Why did Bruce go? Because they were rubbing their hands together at the prospect of being bought out by some hugely rich Asian investor ... and then failed to check on the facts before letting their manager walk out. I'd love to see them propose a Game 47 in the Championship ... to be played somewhere like Rhyl. (NT) -- Jason C, Monday, May 12, 04:45:11pm (62.189.104.50)
- Murphy was Les Reed to be fair...and apparently it was Quedrue who wanted "out" but you can never be sure how true those stories are. (NT) -- Blawharmy fan, Monday, May 12, 04:45:56pm (77.103.69.135)
- Franck wasn't exactly Paulo Maldini but he never really let us down (had a stinker at Reading though). Easy target after his cock-ups here, I suspect. (NT) -- another rich, Monday, May 12, 04:47:06pm (213.123.59.130)
  - I thought Queudrue was one of the slowest players I've ever seen and an absolute liability... and always likely to give away a penalty IMO. (NT) -- Down the Wing, Monday, May 12, 05:00:19pm (85.189.169.198)
    - I can't remember him giving away any penalties though.... (NT) -- another rich, Monday, May 12, 05:11:49pm (213.123.59.130)
- Diop doesn't appear to be going down too well with the Pompey supporters either. (NT) -- Down the Wing, Monday, May 12, 04:47:14pm (85.189.169.198)
  - Have any of our players who have recently left, gone down well with the supporters of their current clubs? I'm sure even the Greeks are finding something to harass Radz about despite his decent goal tally. (NT) -- Moonbeam, Monday, May 12, 04:50:49pm (86.135.176.95)
- If I recall correctly, Sanchez only sold Franck Queudrue because Franck came out in the press criticising Sanchez's 'neanderthal' tactics - up to that point he was part of Sanchez's plans. (NT) -- Dio, Monday, May 12, 04:53:31pm (82.69.23.7)
- Michael Brown, Stevie Finnan & Steeed?! (NT) -- Old Snitchy, Monday, May 12, 04:54:51pm (86.4.23.105)
- isn't Murphy on loan? (NT) -- Bugaloo, Monday, May 12, 04:57:31pm (86.145.124.44)
  - He's on a one-year contract. (NT) -- Dio, Monday, May 12, 04:59:16pm (82.69.23.7)
  - No - we took on his Spurs contract, but no transfer fee involved. I have an idea that contract is up in the summer - so I guess some re-negotiation required -- HC, Monday, May 12, 05:00:06pm (90.194.161.241)
- We should sign up without delay - sure in all interests ~ make Stalteri's move permanent & get McBride & Keller on 12M contracts for starters! (NT) -- Old Snitchy, Monday, May 12, 05:06:18pm (86.4.23.105)
- It was not so much the signings that Sanchez made, it was more the tactics he used when playing them. Although Baird, Bouazza, Cook, Seol....yeah it was the signings he made. (NT) -- Magnum, Monday, May 12, 05:06:54pm (90.203.139.85)
Who do we want to win the play-offs? -- Dio, Monday, May 12, 03:04:16pm (82.69.23.7)
I'd say either Hull or Bristol City, for two reasons.

1) It'd be nice to have an untraditional team in the Premier League (Palace and Watford have always floated around that level and get a bit boring really).

2) They'd fill one of the relegation spots along with Stoke.

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- City 6 easy points next year, think they will be as bad as Derby (NT) -- Doug, Monday, May 12, 03:08:12pm (86.151.202.219)
  - Yeah, cos Derby were 6 easy points weren't they? (NT) -- no_23, Monday, May 12, 03:11:58pm (81.137.161.90)
    - Pretty much everyone else had 6 points off them and im pretty sure we would have take at least 4 if we had not been down to 10 men for an hour of the home game (NT) -- Doug, Monday, May 12, 03:13:44pm (86.151.202.219)
- Heard Gary Johnson is an old Fulham supporter - that'll do for me! (NT) -- Tosh's Left, Monday, May 12, 03:17:34pm (86.4.23.105)
  - Heard that Gary Johnson was an old Fulham JUNIOR and came from the area- but haven't read anywhere that he supported the club. Also wanting CITY when asked if you'd like Hull or Bristol is a bit of a daft response! (NT) -- TC, Monday, May 12, 03:26:40pm (193.132.237.3)
- Hull. Because they finished third. The playoff stinks and are just a money making racket. (NT) -- Mick, Monday, May 12, 03:21:45pm (85.158.137.195)
- city, cos i live in bristol - easy away day! (NT) -- ZFK, Monday, May 12, 03:28:26pm (86.146.100.88)
- Anyone but Hull. My sister-in-law, the one who glassed me a little over a year ago, is a Hull City fan. The fat slags, without the funny bits. Archetypal northern bird, can never want them to do anything but lose every match. That said, I reckon only West Brom will offer anything next season of the promoted clubs, the rest will do a Derby/Watford/the list goes on and on. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 03:35:11pm (81.154.164.31)
  - Did I read that right? Your sister in law GLASSED you! - my god.... I'll give Hull a miss from the rest of my life then (NT) -- DET, Monday, May 12, 03:44:22pm (195.50.100.20)
    - She reached out and nearly grabbed a set of kitchen knives apparently, which were moved out of her way, so she grabbed her wine glass instead. I'm staying at home that weekend. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 03:49:37pm (81.154.164.31)
      - Sorry to be nosy, but what on earth did you do to make your sister-in-law glass you?! (NT) -- Kilburn White, Monday, May 12, 04:15:00pm (213.86.135.44)
        
        Despite looking after mentally disturbed patients for a living, and thus she ought to have known better, she was drinking heavily and on anti-depressants. She then decided she was going to drive home from a party, with her 7 year old daughter in the car, having been on the sauce all afternoon. I and a few others tried to get her to change her mind, she singled me out for a few reasons, mainly because I was the only southerner there. She was very near to being sectioned afterwards, and if I'd pressed charges she'd have lost her daughter. This is an unhinged woman (father of the daughter not a lot better, also a Hull fan actually). (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 05:03:17pm (81.154.164.31)
  - Half that West Brom team has been relegated twice before, Miller never made it at Man City and - great player that he was - Phillips won't get 15 goals in the Premiership next season. All 3 that come up will go down. I sort of wish one would be Watford, as they were appalling yesterday... (NT) -- Jason C, Monday, May 12, 03:45:07pm (62.189.104.50)
    - Watford's a good away, plus I have a Palace mate, but the point I wanted to make is, just because half that WBA team were relegated under a different manager means nothing. Half our team were well on the road to getting relegated under a different manager, and now look. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 03:52:13pm (81.154.164.31)
      - Fair point, but I have always hated Greening. he played for Man U and needs a good wash. (I begin to feel a lot of my arguments have no base in fact and are all emotionally led...) (NT) -- Jason C, Monday, May 12, 03:54:39pm (62.189.104.50)
- Bristol City................would make a nice away day. (NT) -- MOD, Monday, May 12, 03:40:47pm (193.109.116.7)
- John Prescott comes from Hull, doesn't he? Adge Cutler nr Bristol - game, set & match? (NT) -- Champion Dung Spreader, Monday, May 12, 03:47:04pm (86.4.23.105)
  - Bristol City for me. Johnson has his fulham connections. But most importantly he's not f-ing Warnock. (NT) -- Mazza, Monday, May 12, 03:51:32pm (85.211.244.141)
- Watford please,great p1ss up and its only 4 miles home - we'll take a load there as well (NT) -- DET, Monday, May 12, 03:56:32pm (195.50.100.20)
- What side of Watford you from DET? (NT) -- PFT, Monday, May 12, 04:17:23pm (82.111.149.82)
  - Hello mate live in Ruislip as it happens nice easy cab ride back - the walk is NOT recommended (yes I have tried it before) Off topic slightly but when we got back from Pomey yesterday we heard that there were lots of FFC in Sweeneys giving the Chavs and R's (who sided with Chelsea after the Al-Fayed chant was aired) loads of grief - well done lads well done (NT) -- DET, Monday, May 12, 04:35:01pm (195.50.100.20)
    - I was in Sweeney's, cracking atmosphere in there with the two games on simultaneously. (NT) -- Golden, Monday, May 12, 04:46:07pm (206.165.150.70)
      - Excellent work - a group of us met up after we got back in the Orchard and some very glum looking Chavs that we knew were calling Fulham fans "hateful" for laughing at them and celebrating staying up. Quality work (NT) -- DET, Monday, May 12, 05:06:27pm (195.50.100.20)
JB on Setanta -- Old Snitchy, Monday, May 12, 05:02:48pm (86.4.23.105)
Jimmy Bullard understands Fulham came back from adversity to survive in The Premier League, and the midfielder is still amazed by their fantastic end to the season.
The Cottagers have managed to stay up thanks to a stunning series of four wins in the last five games and Roy Hodgson�s player can hardly explain it.
Bullard set up the historical goal Danny Murphy scored at Portsmouth to seal a vital win that secures their Premier League status.
The former Wigan star has revealed helping Mohamed Al-Fayed�s club stay up has been the best achievement in his career.
�I don�t know where this run of form came from � I really don�t know,� he said.
�With four games to go, I think everybody in the world was betting against us.
�We were down there and people thought we didn�t have a lot to play for, even though we did.
�Everyone wrote us off but we just played our game and it has worked out nicely.
�Keeping Fulham up is probably the best experience of my career.
�I�ve got to a cup final [the Carling Cup with Wigan in February 2006] before and lost but we definitely felt like winners at Portsmouth.
�We stayed in The Premier League and it really feels like we�ve won something.�
Would echo that last sentiment!

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Yesterday -- Mr Pod, Monday, May 12, 04:32:33pm (81.171.143.108)
Unfortunately I was busy yesterday afternoon and was not able to watch/listen to the game although I was in the car listening to 5Live when we scored not sure how I stayed on the road.

I sort of missed all the jubilation and drinking etc and didn't really get into the spirit of things until I started reading the board today ... several times. Obviously delighted with the result and the fact we stayed up by playing football. Been a smile on my face all day. Enjoyed reading about Jari Mullet's trip seeing the you tube emails fantatstic.

Now Roy has got a chance to really get "his players" in. I notice Dad's Army below saying we need a new keeper never replaced Van Der Sar .... i don't think we can just hope this lad from Darlington comes up with the goods.

Most of you would have missed the Stockport County equaliser in the play off against Wycombe top strike. There were a couple of excellent goals in those games. Glad we are not involved but generally great entertainment ... anyone got Colin's email so we can taunt him .... again.

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- Thought Kasey Keller has been sound. Further year with the young lad, Stockdale, being blooded? Would make economic sense. Don't know if Batista is considered a real prospect. (NT) -- Old Snitchy, Monday, May 12, 04:58:00pm (86.4.23.105)
Franck Quedrue -- Carol, Monday, May 12, 04:57:29pm (91.108.248.17)
Sorry, didn't see earlier thread!

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Season tickets -- MOD, Monday, May 12, 04:01:29pm (193.109.116.7)
How much are they these days? Just looked on official but no info yet.

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- I would imagine the answer will be on your doormat any day now (assuming you have one now). (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 04:03:39pm (81.154.164.31)
- calm down MOD! (NT) -- Golden, Monday, May 12, 04:36:21pm (206.165.150.70)
- Expanded CC and an excellent manger at the helm who has the team playing it on the deck with style. I'll have some of that! (NT) -- MOD, Monday, May 12, 04:56:33pm (193.109.116.7)
Spud -- AF, Monday, May 12, 04:47:11pm (90.204.156.34)
Quality videos mate is there anyway to put them all into one vid? or does that make them too long for youtube?

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- Yeah parts two and three (still uploading!) were one video but youtube said it was too long. (NT) -- Spud, Monday, May 12, 04:49:18pm (195.93.21.72)
- I'd be willing to put them all as one but would need another site to upload them to. (NT) -- Spud, Monday, May 12, 04:51:04pm (195.93.21.72)
- ah fair enough, great stuff though mate, just shows how bad we were for so long and ultermatly how lucky we were. (NT) -- AF, Monday, May 12, 04:53:50pm (90.204.156.34)
Europe - will we, won't we??? -- Jardie, Monday, May 12, 02:34:15pm (217.40.102.169)
Just had a detailed look at the fairplay league and here is where we stand:
1. With two games scores to be added we were 8 points behind Man City.
2. Each match scored out of 40, only 10 of which we know for sure, being yellow/red cards.
3. In our last 2 games we got 2 yellows (1 point each) and City got 1 yellow and 1 red (3 points). We therefore have closed the gap to 6 points.
4. For each match there are 30 other points available as follows: 10 for positive play(PP), 7 for respect to opponents(RO), 7 for respect to referee(RR) and 6 for behaviour of officials(BO).
5. City's performance yesterday must get marked poorly for positive play and as such we should gain a few points on them there.
6. Our season averages for the other categories are pretty similar being:
US : PP 7.44, RO 5.9, RR 6.11, BO 5.55
City : PP, 7.55, RO 5.75, RR 6.08, BO 5.5
7. Unfortunately, unless there was anything out of the ordinary in any of the matches concerned, I would expect both teams to get average marks and as such we would fall just short of making the UEFA cup place.
8. However, if the powers that be decide we should get a few 7's instead of 6's, or 6's instead of 5's we might just sneak in.
9. I saw Roy give the referee a very warm hug at the final whistle so maybe an extra point there!

10. I'm going to stick my neck out and say:

R/Y PP RO RR BO
City Vs L'pool 10 7 6 6 5
City Vs Boro 6 5 6 6 6
TOTAL Points 63

Us Vs Brum 8 7 6 6 6
Us Vs Pompey 10 8 6 7 6
TOTAL Points 70

We fall short by 1 point so no European Tour for the Super Whites. Just have to wait for 2009/10 after we've won a cup next season!

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- Blimey - a bit complicated isn't it? (NT) -- Bishop's Steps, Monday, May 12, 02:36:56pm (86.4.23.105)
- I just cant see this happening, Man City must be doing everything they can to make sure it doesn't. (NT) -- Chunks, Monday, May 12, 02:43:38pm (213.123.133.131)
- Re: Europe - will we, won't we??? -- H2 Hammersmith End, Monday, May 12, 02:45:16pm (212.85.7.12)
- Isn't there something about 'administration of the club'? Now I don't want to be much of a conspiracy theorist, but Roy is loved by UEFA as is Sven ... might Dr Thaksin's treatment of Sven come into the mind of whoever scores this...? (I think it would be too much to add the human rights and corruption issues!!) (NT) -- Jason C, Monday, May 12, 02:50:13pm (62.189.104.50)
- Is the decision due tomorrow? (NT) -- White, Monday, May 12, 02:55:24pm (62.189.226.1)
- Re: Europe - will we, won't we??? -- Jardie, Monday, May 12, 03:11:57pm (217.40.102.169)
  - Re: Europe - will we, won't we??? -- Alf Tupper, Monday, May 12, 03:24:38pm (217.43.139.64)
    - Re: Europe - will we, won't we??? -- Alf Tupper, Monday, May 12, 03:28:56pm (217.43.139.64)
    - Re: Europe - will we, won't we??? -- Jardie, Monday, May 12, 03:39:20pm (217.40.102.169)
      - Re: Europe - will we, won't we??? -- Alf Tupper, Monday, May 12, 04:51:16pm (217.43.139.64)
- I did a very similar set of calculations to you, and I also thought it was very hard to see how we were going to make it. However, if you search fair play fulham on google, there are many sources (e.g. Telegraph, Yahoo, Eurosport) who all have us as the favourites, so perhaps they know something that we don't (NT) -- bullardinho, Monday, May 12, 04:08:34pm (80.177.172.197)
  - Fulham = Media darlings. HA (NT) -- Mund, Monday, May 12, 04:45:23pm (195.113.65.6)
Hodgson fears another Scrap. -- mike, Monday, May 12, 04:45:06pm (86.41.171.236)
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has warned his players to curtail their survival celebrations as they have plenty of hard work ahead of them to avoid another relegation scrap next season.

The Cottagers pulled off one of the greatest escapes by winning four of their last five games, including Sunday's 1-0 victory at Portsmouth to climb clear of trouble.

Hodgson does not want another nail-biting campaign at the wrong end of the division next term and is hoping his pleayers have learned lessons from this season's struggles.

"We have to make certain in the summer that we've got a stronger platform next season," said Hodgson.

Hard work

"The last thing we need is to find ourselves fighting from the offset trying to get out of the bottom three.

"We've given ourselves a chance to build that platform but a lot of hard work is going to have to be done to make sure it is built.

"Everyone at the club deserves this success we've had in the last few weeks and now we've got a couple of days to enjoy it but soon we have to get down to the hard work of making sure we are equipped to carry it on.

"It will always be tough trying to compete with the major powers of the Premier League.

"We all know there is a big gap in class between the top teams and the middle of the table - let alone the bottom section.

"But I've always thought that if we get a decent run at it, we can establish Fulham as a decent middle-of-the-table side at least."

Fulham's hero at Portsmouth Danny Murphy was delighted the club proved the critics wrong by staying up.

Pressure

"We've been well written off. No one gave us a chance. So it's a great feeling and a wonderful achievement," admitted Murphy.

"The style of football that we've played has been excellent considering the pressure we've been under and the manager deserves credit for that.

"Another big factor was Jimmy Bullard and Brian McBride coming back later in the season (after injuries) and the manager encouraging us to play more football than we were earlier on.

"For the last few weeks, we've not played like a team in the relegation zone. We've played higher than that."

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Still in a dream -- Strobe, Monday, May 12, 02:46:46pm (195.212.29.92)
In order to help ease the pain, I had convinced myself for some months that we were doomed and despite some glimpses of hope there was too much to do and relegation was a certainty.

Then the city game meant a real chance if we beat Brum however still a big ask to win at Pompey (where I work for the next 5 weeks until my retirement).

So in true Fulham fashion, we had been built up to (in my mind) be let down at the last hurdle by my local team Pompey dooming us to life in the Championship.

So like you all I am delighted, over the moon, stunned, in a state of shock that from the depths we have survived. I can't honestly believe it. Maybe I will wake up in a minute.

Going into next season will be totally different to the previous few seasons. We have a manager we all believe in. The fans and club are totally united and in it together. There is a nucleus of players to build from. Bullard will be fit. We have at last a decent centre half and Hodgson knows what we need to compete through all 2008/9.

The last month has been full of highs, and we are currently all as high as a kite, however I do NOT want to go through that again. My body and blood pressure can't take it. However what a great feeling that our beloved club will be able to continue to expand and establish itself in the Premiership of world football. Remember we have still come a huge way in a very short time.

I think next season is going to be great fun, I bloody well hope so. See you all at Villa / WBA / Stoke / etc as well as down the Cottage

COYW.......

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- Good post very much how I feel precisely. I cant believe it. I think we'll push on now. Hodgson is class every player has improved under him. We will keep all the good players, sell the deadwood and hopefull bring in 4/5 good ones. I think we turned a huge corner yesterday (NT) -- Dave L, Monday, May 12, 02:54:16pm (85.90.224.30)
  - Agree with that and with the gist of the post, especially the `going into next season' para. I'll be renewing this time with enthusiasm, not just out of duty/habit. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 03:26:25pm (213.162.109.12)
- Thought I found a grey hair this morning! (NT) -- Mund, Monday, May 12, 04:42:06pm (195.113.65.6)
Pompey Fans -- Mick, Monday, May 12, 03:02:55pm (85.158.137.195)
There seems to be a genuine love in with the Pompeys fans here today but I for one can't forgeive them for the time way back when a load of them came into the hammersmith End and caused all sorts of bother. It didn't matter whether you were old or young, male or female, you gata slap from one of the inbred morons.

I am going back a bit and I know I should not tar everyone with the same brush but we do for other clubs fans so I am sticking with my dislike of them.

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- Fair enough, you can only take people as you find them, and yesterday, they were spot on, so it's definitely changed my view of them as a club. (NT) -- Kilburn White, Monday, May 12, 03:08:50pm (213.86.135.44)
  - me too. I'll be cheering them on in the cup final. (NT) -- another rich, Monday, May 12, 03:13:03pm (213.123.59.130)
- Agreed, the fans we met were all very welcoming and reminded me of Fulham fans - real football supporters, not like those Manutd fans with flags draped over their balcony on the road out of Portsmouth. Any way cracking day out, eclipsed OT away! (NT) -- Dover House Road Dave, Monday, May 12, 03:14:01pm (195.93.21.72)
  - Don't forget they did have a Pompey shirt hanging up drying, probably because they beat Man Utd in the 1/4's. Slags. (NT) -- Moonbeam, Monday, May 12, 04:41:28pm (86.135.176.95)
- That was when they had Peter Mellor in goal for them and some of their supporters were hitting people with socks filled with snooker balls (NT) -- TC, Monday, May 12, 03:28:29pm (193.132.237.3)
- 1979 wasn't it? They set light to the Cottage too. Still, times change, although willing Derby to win seemed strange. (NT) -- KB, Monday, May 12, 03:57:50pm (199.229.190.200)
man city chant -- another rich, Monday, May 12, 02:49:27pm (213.123.59.130)
"We don't need no Phil Scolari,
We don't need Mourinho,
Oi Thaksin!
Leave our Sven alone..."

(to Pink Floyd)

Hard luck, lads. What a pallaver.

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- We Don't need no Lawrie Sanchez, We don't need no Stephanovic, Oi Wankers! Leave our club alone. (NT) -- Mund, Monday, May 12, 04:39:34pm (195.113.65.6)
Standing yesterday -- ormondroyd, Monday, May 12, 03:57:55pm (212.100.103.216)
Was an interesting feeling - it was clear from the off that almost nobody had any real intention of sitting down.

Last time I've experienced that was at Grimsby for that horrible playoff game.

I'm sure it lifted the players, to see their own fans so up for it.

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- did you try to sit down at half-time? Tall people weren't going to fit! (NT) -- another rich, Monday, May 12, 03:59:40pm (213.123.59.130)
- Hopefully it transpires into next season. No one complained, not one soul. Even an elderly lady behind me and a mate "don't be silly" when we asked if she wanted to stand infront of us or for us to sit down. NO ONE can deny it increases the atmosphere tenfold. (NT) -- Liam, Monday, May 12, 04:16:38pm (86.136.22.11)
- *said to us "don't be silly" (NT) -- Liam, Monday, May 12, 04:18:34pm (86.136.22.11)
- Did you see *anyone* sit in the away end? I had wondered before getting to the ground whether anyone would sit. It seemed to me that the away crowd had taken an unspoken unanimous decision to stay standing. I looked over at the Pompey fans at one point and was very surprised to see them all sitting watching the game - it looked very odd. Very pleased that none of the Pompey stewards attempted to enforce the "no persistent standing" rule. Very wise: I think they might have had a riot if they had. Just goes to show that - as with away fans at the Cottage - if absolutely everyone stands, it's very hard to enforce the rule. (NT) -- Kemosabe, Monday, May 12, 04:19:03pm (145.221.52.69)
- I made a decision not to stand yesterday and looked around me and everyone else seemed to make the same decision. Great day out. Now extend Hodgson's contract. One year is not enough. (NT) -- Magnum, Monday, May 12, 04:39:10pm (90.203.139.85)
Sanchez v Hodgson -- Dougal, Monday, May 12, 04:00:12pm (217.207.201.130)
I think the big difference between these two is that sanchez never felt like a Fulham sort of bloke. Roy somehow does.
I personally hated all those comparisons with Wimbledon and the crazy gang boll**ks - it's just not us.
Wimbledon were a tiny ex non league club who were punching miles above their weight by playing hoof it football and relying on spirit over ability.
Fulham is a traditional London football club with a long if not illustrious history of playing decent football with passionate but friendly fans.
Roy fits us like a glove and I hope he stays a long time.
Sanchez just didn't get it and there was just no connection with him. I hope the club don't make that mistake again. I hope they have seen how the club has come alive now we have the right fit of manager, team, club and fans.

Anybody done any work yet?!!!
I wish I got paid for reading football messageboards, mmmm perhaps I'll become a journalist...

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- I think it's a lot, lot deeper than that. Hodgson has a thorough knowledge of the game & puts his points across in a quiet but assertive manner. He's also a sportsman of the old school & I've been deeply impressed by his conduct & modesty. Sanchez on the other hand felt obliged to unethically blow his own trumpet whenever he could, which was often slightly embarrassing. Don't believe he had man management skills and was given a fairc crack of the whip, despite his protestations. So good to have the good guy winning sometimes! (NT) -- Lampelight, Monday, May 12, 04:09:06pm (86.4.23.105)
- Yes, he does seem to suit, and indeed grace, our trad image, and it's an image I also value -- so long as it can be matched by competitiveness. Therefore what matters most is that Roy had the skills to make us so. Without those, he'd just be a nice bloke suited to join us in the Riverside. Similarly what mattered most about Sanchez was not his lack of amiability -- because, being realistic here, we'd have sung his praises if he'd done the job well. To be an aimiable winner is the very best combination -- take a bow, Sir Roy -- but let's not kid ourselves we'd put up with (or should put up with) likeable losers for long just because we're Fulham. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 04:24:27pm (213.162.109.12)
- I'm certainly not suggesting I'd be happy as a likeable loser just that success or failure aside footie clubs have to get these things right, even if sanchez had been successful i don't think there'd have been any connection (NT) -- Dougal, Monday, May 12, 04:33:50pm (217.207.201.130)
Fred Callaghan -- Bananaman, Monday, May 12, 04:21:55pm (86.151.205.1)
What a gent. Met him in that pub on the main road after the game, and asked him if he'd have a chat with my Dad on the phone. Not a problem.

My old fella is a bit ill at the moment and he was really disappointed that I had to give his ticket away, but Fred having a quick chat with him really topped off his day.

Thanks Fred.

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- The Fred's & Tosh's are absolutely solid gold! (NT) -- Old Snitchy, Monday, May 12, 04:29:18pm (86.4.23.105)
LBC 97.3 & 1152 -- Old Snitchy, Monday, May 12, 04:26:12pm (86.4.23.105)
OUR great escape back on above - brilliant!

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Have to agree with this..... -- Cheggers, Monday, May 12, 03:43:17pm (20.138.246.89)

http://boards.footymad.net/mboard/fmb.php?tno=424&fid=203&sty=2&act=1&mid=2129606201

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- and this here (NT) -- HaE, Monday, May 12, 03:50:29pm (82.33.50.120)
  - Blimey, they don't like Papa do they. They want him out this summer "like playing with ten men" one of them said! -- Bananaman, Monday, May 12, 04:01:16pm (86.151.205.1)
    - lets face it ... he didn't turn up in his last 18 months here ... lazy git -- HC, Monday, May 12, 04:04:39pm (90.194.161.241)
      - Apparently he's been an absolute waste of space since he came back from the ACN, and is a lightweight for a big bloke - now there's a surprise. (NT) -- Kilburn White, Monday, May 12, 04:12:36pm (213.86.135.44)
        
        I didn't think he went to the ANC in the end? Unreal that, yet again, he's hardly broken into a sweat since then. To think Wenger was thinking of bidding for him... (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 04:15:57pm (81.154.164.31)
Last 6 games of the season form. Much much better -- Peyton, Monday, May 12, 03:55:25pm (217.42.44.216)
Team Pd W D L F A GD Pts Form
1 Liverpool 6 4 2 0 11 4 7 14 D W W D W W
2 Chelsea 6 4 2 0 9 3 6 14 W D W W W D
3 Arsenal 6 4 1 1 12 5 7 13 D L W W W W
4 Fulham 6 4 0 2 9 7 2 12 L W L W W W
5 Aston Villa 6 3 2 1 19 7 12 11 W W W D L D
6 Manchester United 6 3 2 1 12 7 5 11 D W D L W W
7 Bolton Wanderers 6 3 2 1 6 6 0 11 L W W D W D
8 Wigan Athletic 6 2 3 1 6 4 2 9 W D D D W L
9 Middlesbrough 6 2 2 2 15 8 7 8 D D L L W W
10 Newcastle United 6 2 2 2 8 7 1 8 W D W D L L
11 Everton 6 2 2 2 7 6 1 8 W D L D L W
12 Blackburn Rovers 6 2 2 2 8 10 -2 8 D L D W W L
13 Tottenham Hotspur 6 1 4 1 5 6 -1 7 D D D D W L
14 Sunderland 6 2 0 4 7 10 -3 6 W L L W L L
15 Manchester City 6 2 0 4 8 16 -8 6 L W W L L L
16 West Ham United 6 1 2 3 7 11 -4 5 L L W D L D
17 Birmingham City 6 1 2 3 8 13 -5 5 L D L D L W
18 Reading 6 1 1 4 4 8 -4 4 L L L D L W
19 Portsmouth 6 1 1 4 2 7 -5 4 W D L L L L
20 Derby County 6 0 0 6 4 22 -18 0 L L L L L L

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- Jewell appears to be trying to retain some credibility doesn't he? 'If I had my way, none of them players would play for Derby County again' was, I think, what he said, before agreeing with the fans' chant 'you're not fit to wear the shirt'. Okay they might not be, but there's no way the manager, for 3/4 of the season, of the worst ever Prem side walks away with nothing stuck to him. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 03:59:36pm (81.154.164.31)
  - I think that - since the mid of season 06/07 - Paul Jewell has won 4 games as manager ... one of them obviously being the last game of the 07 season at Sheff Utd for Wigan. Not sure how many he has managed at Derby, but the win column is a zero... I hardly think he's blameless at Derby (NT) -- Jason C, Monday, May 12, 04:05:38pm (62.189.104.50)
  - Whats he going to do now then sell every player at the club and start completely fresh next season. Should be interesting. (NT) -- Dave L, Monday, May 12, 04:15:43pm (85.90.224.30)
- Good to see that 6 of our last 7 opponents were in the bottom 7 of the form league! (NT) -- The Bergerac, Monday, May 12, 04:15:51pm (195.11.58.135)
I know it meant our neighbours won fcuk all (again)... -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 03:47:25pm (81.154.164.31)
...but how did Bennett not give Scholes a red?

Reminded me of a lot of the reasons I was actually quite ready for relegation.

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- Or not give the penalty for Rio's hand ball.... Bruce was right to say that people should question the integrity of the referee rather than the efforts of his team. At yet still Ferguson has the nerve to moan to the fourth official etc. (NT) -- Mazza, Monday, May 12, 03:49:33pm (85.211.244.141)
  - Having said that of course, anything that stops the filth winning is okay.... (NT) -- Mazza, Monday, May 12, 03:52:24pm (85.211.244.141)
    - If we're talking about the same thing, that was more shoulder than arm I reckon. He also missed a blatant penalty on the should-have-been-in-the-bath-hours-ago Scholes, and Rooney was mouthing off at him at every available opportunity. Still, let's hope they win the next thing too hey? (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 03:55:49pm (81.154.164.31)
- I mentioned on here a few weeks ago that scholes has been allowed through football & the media this lame excuse that he can't tackle? he's been able to hide behind this for years now.. (NT) -- Gary, Monday, May 12, 03:58:59pm (84.252.238.4)
- Scholes got away with it big time because: 1) he's Paul Scholes & 2)Man U player, simple. Same old story. But in all this euphoria, who cares?! (NT) -- Lampelight, Monday, May 12, 03:59:14pm (86.4.23.105)
  - Won fuck all? They're in the European cup final, which they have a decent chance of winning...the bastards. (NT) -- Kilburn White, Monday, May 12, 04:09:19pm (213.86.135.44)
    - Which is why I used the past tense, as in so far they've won fuck all. Joanne Terry's done her wrist and Drogshite dived onto a hard bit of ground yesterday, personally if I were their doctor I'd be recommending early retirement. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 04:13:50pm (81.154.164.31)
I bet this bloke had a confusing day -- ormondroyd, Monday, May 12, 04:07:54pm (212.100.103.216)
Reading Post article

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- I imagine every day he has to wear laced shoes he has a fairly confusing day. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 04:10:28pm (81.154.164.31)
- Pretty much sums '&reddin' up. I think if I was asked for my ultimate wish for the season, other than Champions League qualification, I can't think of anything else much better than relegating them, saving ourselves, with just 15 minutes of the season left, made it all just a little bit more special! (NT) -- bullardinho, Monday, May 12, 04:11:21pm (80.177.172.197)
UEFA Cup? -- red kev, Monday, May 12, 03:44:56pm (81.153.69.159)
It woudl be entirely fulhamish for us to end up in the UEFA Cup, 20 mins from the end of the game vs Man C we were relegated! The rest is history. City may have given us something else to cheer next season cos of what happened at Boro - not only an 8-1 defeat, a red and a yellow card, but also a pitch invasion by their fans, which will apparently be in the ref's report, allegedly seats being ripped up, one copper in hospital, and some injured stewards. Boro are fuming and for City to get into the fair play league after that would be a bit bizarre!

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- Have no idea what the criteria is, even having glanced below - but just the thought has you in stitches. Is this real - again, who cares?! (NT) -- Lampelight, Monday, May 12, 04:01:47pm (86.4.23.105)
Fitness coach -- Sir Craven, Monday, May 12, 02:55:23pm (79.78.87.233)
In all the eurphoria I think we have forgotten the fitness coach. I was knackered just standing,yes standing!on the terrace, but those boys out there just never stopped running. Boy was it hot, it was said to be in high 80,s.So who ever you are you get my congratulations. Great day,ranks for me alongside Lincon 81, Newcastle 54/55 cup. semi final against Manure58 also3-1 manure away. guess we all have our own favorites.

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- A very good point indeed. What a turn around from Sanchez, under Sanchez were we alright in the first half and collapsed in the second. But with Woy at the helm, it must be something about his team talks and preparations that we are better in the second half. Would be interesting to see the table if it was from 45-90mins post xmas. attack, attack, attack attack attack! (NT) -- Moonbeam, Monday, May 12, 03:03:33pm (86.135.176.95)
- I have in the past been critical of the fitness coaching but to have a pretty much full squad available for the last game of the season is a major achievment. It seems that the fitness coaching was right for a football team after all, its just that under Coleman and Sanchez we were not playing football, it was hoofball! Credit where its due well done to Steve Nance and his team. (NT) -- Peyton, Monday, May 12, 03:09:56pm (217.42.44.216)
- I think the fact that under Hodgson we had more possession than under Sanchez. This meant we weren't chasing the ball for long periods of time, just in bursts and can then play for the full 90 mins and look fresher. (NT) -- JTH, Monday, May 12, 04:01:22pm (78.86.4.223)
we need 5 players -- big dave, Monday, May 12, 02:17:31pm (79.77.168.172)
we need 5 decent players, and if roy stays we need him to get more out of kamara, like he did over the last 2 games he played.

many of our team are dead wood, and need chucking out.lets keep the team to 19 players, and that will cover our asses if any get injured.

i reckon a few should be on the way out later this month, and, roy needs to get a few in. not in the same way as lawrie sanchez did.
we need players who are proven in a better league.

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- If your saying quality over quantity i agree. (NT) -- Gary, Monday, May 12, 02:23:54pm (84.252.238.4)
- Yep, would agree - but do feel RH is pretty astute in the transfer market & I agree, we need a bit of a clear out. Another plus from yesterday is that we can all look forward to the transfer window with our customary verve now, too! (NT) -- Bishop's Steps, Monday, May 12, 02:30:46pm (86.4.23.105)
- Sanchez was all about quantity over quality and our massive squad is the result of that. Believe it or not, our team is actually quite good and with the odd decent signing here or there then we should be pretty good for next season and i reckon Woy will bring some great bargains especially from abroad. (NT) -- Moonbeam, Monday, May 12, 02:33:24pm (86.135.176.95)
  - I think we need more than that. I don't want to spoil the party but - as much as I love all those guys on the field yesterday - I think we'll be in trouble again if more than 4 or 5 are in our starting 11 next season. I'm happy with Konchesky, Hangeland, Davies and Bullard as definite starters with Hughes, Murphy, and Nevland as probables, although we need at least one more centre half. Kamara, Clint, Healy and Eddie Johnson give us options. McBride obviously is one to keep if he wants another year, although I don't think it'd be fair to ask him to be the main man. Pretty much everyone else, including some guys I love like Volz and Carlos, are just not good enough. Whether we'll have enough money to bring in a quality keeper, centre half, right back, several midfielders and one or two top strikers is another matter. But we missed relegation last year by one point, this year by goal difference: it's not all Sanchez's fault or bad luck with refs etc. We need more quality. (NT) -- Mazza, Monday, May 12, 02:50:33pm (85.211.244.141)
- Hangeland was THE master stroke! (NT) -- Bishop's Steps, Monday, May 12, 02:35:37pm (86.4.23.105)
  - Agree, think also Andreasen will come good given some time to adjust to the premiership. Good player that didn't get the best of circumstances to ease in to the Premiership. (NT) -- Erik The Swede, Monday, May 12, 02:43:44pm (194.22.195.250)
- Impressed by ETG, Andreasen gave us that much needed spine - maybe we'll never know about Litmanen [or indeed Lee Cook!] Genuinely plsd for Hangeland, Nevland et al who craved Premiership football & knew it'd be a battle - but helped us keep it! (NT) -- Bishop's Steps, Monday, May 12, 03:55:11pm (86.4.23.105)
Honesty Call from TFiers -- Spigs, Monday, May 12, 12:38:10pm (195.93.21.72)
In Roy we have a manager who has great dignity and honesty. So now my question is about the honesty of TFiers.

How many of you are prepared to put your hands up and say that you thought we had gone and had lost the faith at least once this season?

I will start with me.I was guardedly optimistic about the the season end having witnessed a Fulham great escape before. During the season I believed that once Roy took over that it was very possible that we could escape. I must confess that it is always easier managing from the comfort of the stands.

I was a little bit 'down' but not out after the Derby away game. My lowest point where I questioned my faith was after Sunderland at home. Other than that my belief has been personaslly challenged by me but never surrendered.

I hope that this campaign is a lesson to those on this board who threw in the towel early on. A personal decision of course but the only contempt that I have is for the view of a few that we did not deserve to be in the premiership. We did, we do and we are. Get used to it.

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- obviously. Winning four out of five, including three on the road is just beyond comprehensible. Nobody could have expected that. (NT) -- another rich, Monday, May 12, 12:42:21pm (213.123.59.130)
- Coming out of Pride park, I though that was it. The Sunderland game jus confirmed it. And yet those around us didn't capitalise on our bad form so the final table doesn't lie. (NT) -- Cheggers, Monday, May 12, 12:42:41pm (78.86.62.76)
- Have been resigned to relegation for a fair few weeks myself, right up until the final whistle yesterday. All match yesterday, I couldn't sing, shout or do anything otherwise I feared being sick everywhere. Makes survival all the sweeter when you have decided that we are going down. Would happily trade that for mid-table mediocrity/obscurity next season though! -- Airfix, Monday, May 12, 12:43:32pm (195.212.199.56)
  - Derby was a bit depressing, but Sunderland killed me. Before that I was quitely optimistic about picking up points in our last three aways, I didn't think the players wanted it enough v Sunderland - very, very happy to be proved wrong. A bit of it was just trying to soften the blow and prepare myself for relegation. I still can't believe we bloody did it! (NT) -- Kilburn White, Monday, May 12, 12:47:47pm (213.86.135.44)
- Point of order ! On this Board we only have TiFF (iers) - Tfi (iers) are from the dark side! (NT) -- TiFF_MOD2, Monday, May 12, 12:45:32pm (86.151.169.217)
  - Would "TiFFers" not be better than "TiFFiers"? -- Airfix, Monday, May 12, 12:58:56pm (195.212.199.56)
- When he first came and brought in Hangerland, Leon and Nevland I thought we could do it, especially when they spoke highly of him. However once the results weren't happening, even though the other teams were not pulling away, I thought we were gone especially after Derby and Sunderland and us not being able to win away. In fact i was so convinced that we were going to be playing fizzy pop footie next season yesterday still hasn't sank in. Thats not to say I thought Roy was doing a bad job I just thought Sanchez has screwed us so much that Roy had the impossible task. (NT) -- Mick, Monday, May 12, 12:47:28pm (85.158.137.195)
- Picking up on your `deserve' point, until very recently I did feel that after 7 years doing not much on the whole, and over a year under three managers doing even less, we were exhausting our moral right to be taking up space in this division. But we have emphatically reclaimed it, on and off the pitch, and in the right style. Last season I felt we almost stayed up as imposters. This season, far from it. But the change has been recent and I shan't re-write history to pretend otherwise. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 12:49:33pm (213.162.109.12)
  - As always, I admire your honesty b+w but I have never personally accepted that view. If we talk about 'moral right' only, I would question the right of premiership status of every club who have numerous players that cheat - Drogba, Andy Johnson, Ronaldo, Ballack, etc. so we would have no problem. I understand your management point but I look at it that we hoped to have players drive our premiership destiny over the years rather than buy players who would drive that destiny. (NT) -- Spigs, Monday, May 12, 01:55:53pm (195.93.21.72)
    - I just feel that if we are going to stick around in the division of the dreams of so many other clubs our size (or even larger) we need to bring something to the party over and above our wonderful setting. And latterly, on and off the pitch, we have done so. That's what earns us the moral right. Just seeking to make up the numbers any old how doesn't really cut it. There is certainly no intrinsic reason why we shouldn't be able to contribute to this division -- I absolutely share that view. And with the right leadership we may. We certainly have of late. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 02:20:29pm (213.162.109.12)
- There was a point where I think Hogson was one of the few people who actually believed we could do it. Personally I always felt the Brum game was a lifeline but after the Liverpool game I thought we'd had it. (NT) -- Spud, Monday, May 12, 12:52:27pm (92.2.17.40)
- I'll be honest Spigs I did not think we would do it. Winning 4/5 last games to survive on goal difference is not Fulhamish. When have we ever dug ourselves out of a hole like this. Remember Swansea. Ok we did similar in the 60's but I was in short trousers then (NT) -- Dave L, Monday, May 12, 12:54:39pm (85.90.224.30)
  - I posted that we would win our last 3 games, heart or head ?? you decide. But not for one minute did I subscribe to the nonsense that getting relegated would be a good thing.that was utter tosh!! We are a special club and deserve our place in the top league next year, well done Mo & Roy, sorry for doubting you both. keep well Spigs (NT) -- Stevie boy, Monday, May 12, 01:02:50pm (82.69.58.14)
  - You may not have thought we could do it which is understandable but I don't believe that you ever gave up the faith mate. (NT) -- Spigs, Monday, May 12, 01:59:26pm (195.93.21.72)
- I was absolutely convinced, from as far back as WHU beating us (thanks Webb you fcuking cnut) at our place, that we were goners. Found it very easy indeed to see some bright spots of being in the Championship. But after Citeh and brumscum, though I said it to nobody, I knew we were going to be alright. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 12:56:20pm (81.154.164.31)
- I gave up hope after the Sunderland game. Was convinced we were going down right up to the final whistle yesterday. At half time in the Man City game, furthermore, I was convinced we'd be going down again to the third division next year. (NT) -- Alanovich, Monday, May 12, 12:59:06pm (204.104.55.241)
- Personally, I never lost faith. But then, I'm a stubborn sod! My mates and old man had braced themselves for the worst as early as February, and gradually became more entrenched in that mindset as time and points started slipping away. The arguments I've had with one of them over the past couple of months! But then, I think they're "typical" Fulham fans in their outlook - in that they're not pessimistic, just resigned to the world pissing all over us. Regardless of yesterday's result, I sincerly hope that FFC's efforts to just be in the running on the last day will change their perception of the "impossible" and the value of battling against all the odds! (NT) -- The Doctor, Monday, May 12, 12:59:41pm (87.81.182.191)
- Never any doubt (NT) -- Nick, Monday, May 12, 01:03:08pm (77.96.105.30)
  - I lost faith after Sunderland - was definitely at a total low and consigned to relegation. Happily admit I was wrong as the turnaround has been remarkable!! However that's not to say there's nothing wrong - we have got things seriously wrong over the past 18 months and the whole infrastructure of the club needs a full post mortem. We should never allow ourselves to be in this position again and I can only hope the Board do not get lost in the euphoria of us staying up and they all have a fully focused and thorough business plan to take us forward to the next level with a strong support staff to drive it forward. (NT) -- HBB, Monday, May 12, 01:10:25pm (193.128.232.60)
  - (to Nick).....that we'd go down? (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 03:18:08pm (213.162.109.12)
- Even the most 'irrepressibly positive' of us thought we were doomed at one point Spigs! Still - I told you who'd be manager next season didn't I? -- Ferret, Monday, May 12, 01:08:09pm (81.171.173.59)
  - I honestly can't recall. Was I pissed mate? (NT) -- Spigs, Monday, May 12, 02:48:04pm (195.93.21.72)
- Pete, I'm in the definately down department after Sunderland at home, but hey what do I know, I'm only a supporter. Thanks for the texts yesterday although I had a geezer infront of me keeping everyone updated. (NT) -- MOR :, Monday, May 12, 01:08:38pm (79.66.254.149)
  - No worries mate but just how did Nobby escape my booby traps in the days leading up to the game? (NT) -- Spigs, Monday, May 12, 01:57:42pm (195.93.21.72)
- Thought we were gone after Derby at home to be honest , then a series of false dawns and definitely gones especially after Liverpool. Perversely thought we would be fine after Coventry managed to stay up as we have managed to play in separate divisions since our relegation season in 67/68 whihc was their first season in Division 1. Was at a do yesterday PM and left at 4.30 when I only knew the scores at Wigan and the dog track. Was so terrified of seeing the relegation confirmed that I didn't look at telextext until 5.35 and then at the league tables. Saw that Portsmouth were still on 57 points and checked that was 38 games and joy unbounded spen the whole evening grinning like a Cheshire cat. (NT) -- PRW, Monday, May 12, 01:11:04pm (193.133.138.40)
  - Oh, and I still can't believe that a team that featured bloody Kuqi as a lone forward at Old Trafford, Anfield and Goodison managed to stay up in the Prem! I was getting a little bit depressed seeing his name appear on the teamsheet, I must admit. Still, fair play to Sanchez - he'll probably claim that the win v Reading at home kept us up, the cheeky, deluded bastard. (NT) -- Kilburn White, Monday, May 12, 01:15:46pm (213.86.135.44)
- ...well as a Fulham fan, after the debacle against Newcastle at home in December, I was convinced we were down. It didn't stop me singing my support, but I was sure that we were down and out after Sunderland. I am delighted that I was proven wrong, and to those like Alan and Brigid who kept the faith, you are to be applauded... (NT) -- LBNo11, Monday, May 12, 01:13:15pm (81.140.14.48)
- For the last couple of months I was alternating between hope and despair, to the point where I almost just wanted it settled one way of the other. Was pretty convinced we were down after Sunderland and 60 mins into the Man City game. Since then been pretty positive. Like others, didn't think Roy was a poor choice, just that Sanchez had done too much damage to be repaired in such a short space of time. (NT) -- Hugh, Monday, May 12, 01:17:23pm (217.207.255.2)