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What a sunday it was......... -- bert,wijchen, Monday, May 12, 09:27:38am (145.53.80.118)
NEC will play in the final playoffs after the away win against groningen and watching Fulham on the internet was very nervous.

When Fulham scored all my 4 boys watched the final 15 minutes and when the final whistle sounded the whole family was jumping from joy !

What a funny game that is : Football

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- Congratulations Bert! NEC most be the most in-form team in World football at the moment - they're on an incredible run and I'm delighted for our friends in Nijmegen. (NT) -- Kilburn White, Monday, May 12, 10:59:43am (213.86.135.44)
- Great stuff Bert. Well done. (NT) -- Spigs, Monday, May 12, 11:10:03am (195.93.21.72)
WHAT A GREAT MONDAY -- American Mike, Monday, May 12, 10:29:12am (82.111.154.122)
Wore my Fulham training top into work and can't stop smiling. I think I'm making all of my co-workers sick!

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- And as an added silver lining you might even get that nice away to trip to Hull you were talking about (NT) -- PRW, Monday, May 12, 11:08:16am (193.133.138.40)
Sooooooooooper Whites -- Wilson MacDonald, Monday, May 12, 10:56:17am (81.157.129.27)
Thoroughly embarrassed my children on the school run by wearing my TOOFIF (c1989) t-shirt, then singing & dancing as they stood in line to go in the building. Two year old son sat in his buggy, oblivious to the Fulham scraf hanging around his neck.

Hungover and stuff working today.

COYW

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HODGSON IS GOD -- SD, Monday, May 12, 09:17:32am (194.203.125.13)
Ok, I've got the big paint brush, can someone meet me with the white paint by THAT wall on Stevenage Road tonight in the small hours?????

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- I can't, but I would like to take this opportunity to state that I was completely wrong about Hodgson. Seems like ages and ages ago, but after the Derby and Sunderland games (just over a month ago according to my fixtures), I was convinced he was totally the wrong man for the job. Who knows, perhaps a few home truths were called in the changing room after Sunderland, because (other than against Plod) we have looked an entirely diffrerent team since then. Typical, I've wanted the season to end since about October, now it is I'm gutted. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 09:23:07am (81.154.164.31)
  - To be fair mate i think most of us thought the same. (NT) -- Doug, Monday, May 12, 09:24:53am (86.151.202.219)
    - Yes, but I shot my mouth off both in pubs and on here about it, more than most people! There's something quite unique about being proved wrong by Fulham isn't there? (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 09:34:36am (81.154.164.31)
    - See Doug knew you were wrong and Pompey are the sort of side thay lose 4 in a row (NT) -- PRW, Monday, May 12, 09:37:43am (193.133.138.40)
  - Well now you know to listen to me next time don't you! -- Ferret, Monday, May 12, 10:29:00am (81.171.173.59)
    - Hmm, will get back to you on that one. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 10:51:53am (81.154.164.31)
- Me too AB, thought Hodgson too calm,cautious and not anywhere near aggressive enough, he reacted the same whether we won or lost - meanwhile we were boiling over. Could never understand him neglecting Nevland. I was wrong, he obviously saved his emotions for the training field and slowly gave his players the confidence to take the responsibilty to do the job on the pitch. Hats off to you Roy, fancy running for PM when you retire from the game. (NT) -- CB, Monday, May 12, 10:02:18am (86.142.114.148)
Moral High Ground -- Browski, Monday, May 12, 10:43:28am (82.44.127.133)
We got out of trouble without having to rely on other results and without an illegally signed and registered player....unlike our friends at Upton Park.

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Pure joy. -- Ferret, Monday, May 12, 10:25:14am (81.171.173.59)
Just pure unbridled joy.
It still hasn't really sunk in yet.
Well done the players, what a monumental effort in the last few weeks and you all deserved ten out of ten yesterday.
Well done Roy Hodgson, Ray Lew (you could have waved back!) and the rest of the coaching staff, it must've been a huge job to turn around the damage that Sanchez inflicted.
Well done to all the fans there (or anywhere around the country/world) yesterday, I couldn't think of a greater bunch to share it with. We're the best fans in the world.

Well done to Jari's Mullet, I'm really glad you made the game mate and I'll see you for a beer again soon.

Thanks to Bert, Twan and Frans from NEC who've supported us all the way. Great win again for you boys yesterday, you never know we may see you in Europe next season!

Thanks to Scottie (the "Aussie bastard") who never gave up and wouldn't let me either. You kept me going when it all looked so dark, I wish you could have been there with us brother.

Last, but by no means least, thanks you to my lovely girlfriend who had the confidence, faith and knowledge to 'know that we were going to win' and stopped me being a nervous wreck for most of the game/day/week.

As the great Sir Bazil would say: I love you all.

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- It was a great day personally for me the highlight was me & Chegwin beating you and Caveman at pool in the pub (NT) -- Dave L, Monday, May 12, 10:30:08am (85.90.224.30)
  - You caught us on an off-day mate! Re-match on the first away trip in Europe next season if we get there. -- Ferret, Monday, May 12, 10:40:33am (81.171.173.59)
The Clamour -- 321p, Monday, May 12, 07:51:18am (86.144.120.232)

for John Collins seems a million miles away now!

Will be interesting to see what develops over the course of this week once the dust settles.

Which players will leave? Will the management structure change (Reed?).. which other players does Roy have up his sleeve? Will Litmanen be signed off?? So many questions, but, looking forward to being a smug b@rstard at work today all the same!

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- I cannot wait to see what happens over the next few weeks, and the summer. I would love to see Reed leave, I just do not like the guy. Should Kamara stay? - he now looks hungry and more effective - and pace up front is a commodity we cannot afford to overlook. I am mostly looking forward to seeing Woy put his stamp on this club - through more signings (please, Mo?) (NT) -- White, Monday, May 12, 08:27:47am (62.189.226.1)
  - I you're basing your dislike of Reed on personal experience or someone else's known to you, then fair enough. If not, then maybe not. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 08:46:21am (213.162.109.12)
- Not on a personal experience at all. So maybe its unfair. I tell you why I do not like him: a. I associate him with Sanchez and b. I will never forget seeing him being interviwed when he took the reigns at Charlton - and failed - and him being so arrogant, over-confident and smug about his credentials. I remember thinking " who the hell is this guy?' Then he failed and washed up with us. (NT) -- White, Monday, May 12, 10:00:44am (62.189.226.1)
Anyone know...? -- TC, Monday, May 12, 09:26:43am (194.73.150.229)
..whether we would have been down had Reading scored 7 (which they could easily have done looking at poor Derby were)? Head-to-head we won but they would have scored goals and won more games. Just interested.

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- I think they would have then taken into account the two results which would obviously been in our favour (NT) -- Mrs Slocombe, Monday, May 12, 09:37:03am (195.40.154.2)
- Yep... we would have been down. Goal differences would have been identical (unless we'd won by 2 say, in which case they'd have needed 8) but they would have scored more goals so they would have stayed up. Believe me, that nightmare scenario had bothered me all week. When Reading scored early, I could see it happening. Strangely, it probably helped that we scored late. If we'd gone ahead early, they would have had no choice but to go for it and, like you say, it was always possible that Derby could concede that many. (NT) -- Mazza, Monday, May 12, 09:39:58am (85.211.244.141)
- survived by 3 goals (NT) -- MCB, Monday, May 12, 09:56:56am (90.192.37.149)
The big question -- Alanovich, Monday, May 12, 09:21:37am (204.104.55.241)
Did Jari's Mullet make it to Portsmouth from Finland in time for kick off??

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- He did, and was last heard of whilst clutching a large can of beer and no doubt an empty wallet after yesterdays promise. But I expect he will be on later and give us the details of his journey from Montpelier (NT) -- Coltrane, Monday, May 12, 09:29:03am (86.27.171.201)
  - Excellent, looking forward to hearing what happened! (NT) -- Alanovich, Monday, May 12, 09:31:06am (204.104.55.241)
    - Travelled to the game with Jari's Mullet - in the end he made it with plenty of time to spare, as his plane arrived half an hour early! (NT) -- FFC4Life, Monday, May 12, 09:56:54am (83.217.105.69)
A season of two halves -- Richard N, Monday, May 12, 09:50:01am (195.226.47.82)

This morning the first (Sanchez) part of this season is like a distant bad dream - hard now to reconcile the fantastic bond we as fans now enjoy with the team, the new generation of young boisterous singing supporters, the spirit of recent games and the sheer magic of yesterday with a desperate message I posted here just a few months ago when I mourned the loss of the Fulham spirit and pointed out with sadness the fact that 'we don't sing our players' names any more'... it felt like we'd all given up, the passion drained out of us by a joyless regime; but so much has changed since then. It feels like our beloved club has been reborn - and that is down to (to name just a few heroes) ... Bullard... McBride... Murphy... FAYED HIMSELF... Fulham supporters - so recently it felt like we were defeated as a group but suddenly we're so fuggin' LOUD ... So proud... so black and white... WE ARE FULHAM!!!

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Fratton Feedback -- Severin, Monday, May 12, 09:21:17am (217.150.108.132)
As I was ensconsed in the bedlam of the Golden Lion enjoying showers of warm beer yesterday, could someone be so kind as to flesh out the following:

1. Simon Davies dancing on the pitch: was he, and if so, what was it like?

2. Sean Davies: was there some sort of chant for him (and PBD) and if so, was it reciprocated?

Thanks.

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- Didn't see Simon dancingon the pitch altho I have seen footage of him prancing around - think I may have been too busy celebrating myself. However, Sean Davis did get a good reception when Pompey did their final day lap of honour, to which he responded, and also Pap enjoyed the chant from us and acknowledged, altho PB-D didn't feature in the game (NT) -- Fluts, Monday, May 12, 09:26:37am (90.242.161.95)
- Sean came right up to us (albeit inside the goal) and Bouba sort of waved from a distance once he realised what we were singing. I'm glad the latter didn't play: had had nightmares about him unleashing a 40 yard screamer into the top corner (for the first time in years) (NT) -- another rich, Monday, May 12, 09:28:51am (213.123.59.130)
  - Sean spent more time in front of the Fulham fans than he did in front of Pompey on their lap of honour. I think he was a bit taken aback at first because we kept singing his name and he applauded us back while not dropping his young daughter.... but then he seemed to say sod it, and gave us lots of thumbs ups and applause. We sang Bouba's name and he clapped back but it was nothing like as long as the singing for Sean. (NT) -- Mazza, Monday, May 12, 09:44:57am (85.211.244.141)
Another bonus -- MCB, Monday, May 12, 09:27:05am (90.192.37.149)

The point we got at the bridge denied them the title !!!

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- and kept us up! (NT) -- esteban, Monday, May 12, 09:37:11am (80.229.87.88)
One of the most touching moments yesterday... -- ormondroyd, Monday, May 12, 08:27:01am (81.178.45.61)
...was McBride coming to the corner of the away end to embrace his missus as the Fulham fans (still about 30% left in the stand) chanted "One more year".

I hope it comes true.

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- Not sure. I think he might be wise enough to want to go out on a high. (NT) -- Tony Gilroy, Monday, May 12, 08:30:41am (213.83.93.55)
- At the time I left, McBride was the only player not to have thrown his shirt into the crowd - I thought that might have been significant, unless he did so later on? (NT) -- FFC4Life, Monday, May 12, 08:36:18am (84.9.39.222)
- Let's hope they had a contract to hand in the dressing room he could sign. Sounds an amazing moment, heck they all do. Berlin was lovely, but I suspect you all had a better time than me. (NT) -- Ambrose Beasley, Monday, May 12, 09:36:43am (81.154.164.31)
what a fing day -- gazza, Monday, May 12, 08:50:51am (193.133.69.162)
Jesus, I live for them days. from the early train down there to the train back into waterloo. It was magical. Of all the away games i have been to that is got to be up there with the best. The fans were different gear, I did not hear portsmouth all game!

Big well done to all the players adn Mo and roy. Great seeing all the players last night and singing with them in the bar. Top stuff

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- What players? What bar? Share the details, sir! (NT) -- Severin, Monday, May 12, 09:17:22am (217.150.108.132)
UEFA -- Houghtons Chip, Monday, May 12, 12:55:16am (90.202.167.179)
Someone mentioned down the Lion that we may be in for a
UEFA 'fair play' place. So as Citeh had Dunne sent off today is it on?!

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- I reckon we're being a bit greedy! (NT) -- Lol, Monday, May 12, 12:58:42am (90.200.197.46)
- Don't think so....see my post of 01:08:04am. Good morning, though! (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 07:32:36am (213.162.109.12)
  - ....I stand corrected on an important detail, so now reckon it is possible. Very, very tight. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 09:17:04am (213.162.109.12)
City -- HVK, Sunday, May 11, 07:57:28pm (77.96.112.122)
with them getting a player sent off..and a yellow card

and also loisng 8-1..which surely would have merited some abusive chanting

and also some1 down the page mentioned there was a little bit of fan trouble

could we maybe have just booked ourselves a UEFA cup place :)

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- From Press Association report: "Small pockets of fighting broke out between City supporters and stewards at the end of the match, with some seats being ripped out and thrown on to the pitch." (NT) -- Tad Bit Feisty, Sunday, May 11, 08:21:08pm (86.141.69.56)
- from wiki: Behaviour of the fans: maximum of 5 point and a minimum of 1 point (NT) -- Moonbeam, Sunday, May 11, 08:23:02pm (86.137.157.227)
- Exactly what I was thinking. We didn't get a single booking today (I think). It could be close. UEFA Cup football could attract an even better class of player to the club. (NT) -- Blackeye Blockhead, Sunday, May 11, 08:27:40pm (82.20.9.74)
- Moonbeam? (NT) -- WFM, Sunday, May 11, 08:29:36pm (91.110.106.88)
- There's no chance. Thought there might be till I looked at Wikipedia which explains the scoring. Each match is totalled out of 40, initially, but then you in effect divide by 4 to give a score out of only 10. And Citeh have a nine point lead on us, so that won't be eroded in one afternoon. Anyway, we won the Intertoto, and did I mention we're staying up? (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 01:08:04am (213.162.109.12)
  - No they only had a 5 point lead, it was 9 points on 36 games, but it was decreased to 5 points after the Birmingham game, and seeing as they didn't have anyone sent off last week and we caught up 4 points, there is still a chance (NT) -- bullardinho, Monday, May 12, 08:30:36am (80.177.172.197)
    - In that case, I agree. I linked to the form table without noticing it wasn't current. It will be very tight. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 09:15:22am (213.162.109.12)
Watchin it again...... I still feel nervous -- bods son, Monday, May 12, 09:05:52am (82.34.56.103)
http://www.football.virginmedia.com/page/portsmouthvideo/

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Yesterday ! -- GTS, Monday, May 12, 09:00:54am (62.231.141.120)
I honestly think that yesterday was almost better than that day at Carlisle. I just can't beleive we did it.

Funniest thing is that I have almost no recollection of the last 17 minutes, I was just in some sort of Catatonic state staring at my watch.

My apologies to anyone in Block M, Row U that I hugged unexpectedly - I promise I don't normally do that kind of thing !!

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Better than '66? -- Ken, Monday, May 12, 08:14:49am (212.125.93.52)
I think this escape was even better than the one in '66. Even though we were farther behind then we had a longer run at it and put together a longer string of results. This time though it was a shorter run it was more outstanding simply because we simply confounded form with those 3 away wins at the heart of it. Whatever doubts we may have about Roy in the long term we have to admit he's turned it round for us, and what a gent, the most elequent manager since Alec Stock, his manner seems to fit just right for a club with the tradition of ours. Looking forward to next season with a great deal more optimism than I did the beginning of the one just gone. Hope Roy and his team have the courage and foresight to make the decisions that now have to be made for the future of the playing side of the club. But for now we're just basking in the wonder of it all, just like '66!

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- Well I for one have no doubts about Roy long term. I want him to run the country not just our club. As far as I'm concerned he's pulled off a miracle and until things go pear shaped (we are Fulham, they will) any decision he may make is sounder than any doubts any of us may have. This is greater than 1966 because the penalties for relegation are so much higher now but I think we've done more than simply avoid going down. We've seen more life and enthusiasm than at any other time in the last 7 years on and off the pitch.The supporters have upped their game and I think we now feel like we're a premiership club and with a 30K stadium on the way we'll have the crowds to match. (NT) -- Tony Gilroy, Monday, May 12, 08:24:16am (213.83.93.55)
  - Important truths in your last two sentences. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 08:28:59am (213.162.109.12)
- It's at least on a par, for the very reasons you give. These things only come around every couple of generations, so are to be cherished. As for being a gent, that can come back to bite you if you prove second best, but RH has achieved the target also, so deserves every praise and his demanour certainly brings credit to the club. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 08:25:30am (213.162.109.12)
  - 1966 simply put off the evil day and the first thing that happened was that we lost Dave Sexton the man behind the escape. This time I think the club will move forward. (NT) -- Tony Gilroy, Monday, May 12, 08:28:38am (213.83.93.55)
    - You're right, it had no long-term significance (except for hooking the likes of for life -- but as it turned out, not many others). Whereas, yes, this could be a watershed. Hodgson is indeed at least as much our latter-day Sexton as Stock. And hasn't good coaching been at the heart of every good phase in our time...those two, Bill Taylor, Harford, Tigs/Damiano. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 08:33:30am (213.162.109.12)
      - That is such a good point - in general whenever the club has had universally recognised coaches we have performed well and played football as it should be played (NT) -- SG, Monday, May 12, 08:55:24am (85.189.158.123)
Nick -- HC, Monday, May 12, 12:32:41am (90.202.167.179)
So fcukin pleased for you ... and everyone else who were lucky enough to get a ticket. How much did ya win btw?

Btw ... great to see Dale , Shaney & Tamara today in the Lion ... just like old times!!

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- Blimey - not seen Dale for a couple of years - how is he? (NT) -- Jonno, Monday, May 12, 12:59:53am (86.144.155.15)
- On good form - living in Farnham (Surrey) - many stories of days gone by exchanged. Those times of the enclosure 'posse' were brilliant! -- HC, Monday, May 12, 01:15:46am (90.202.167.179)
- Cheers - good to hear he is okay. (NT) -- Jonno, Monday, May 12, 01:24:53am (86.144.155.15)
- Didnt see this last night mate... Will email you later. (NT) -- Nick, Monday, May 12, 08:44:10am (85.90.235.42)
Superb! -- Alan, Monday, May 12, 08:44:07am (217.43.161.12)
Watched the game in the Trophy lounge yesterday with my family pleased for my grandad who has been following the Whites all his life.

Great Atmosphere although my nerves were pushed to the limit several pints of Carlsberg cold helped.

Just wanted to say well done to Roy and the team and fans I wasnt a fan off Roy but I am now.

COYW

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What an achievement! -- Tosh's Left, Monday, May 12, 08:17:14am (86.4.23.105)
6 points adrift - contemplating Championship football without the Premiership hype - no away win for 18 months - Phil Thompson constantly saying we haven't the skill or nous, or should I say the Sky Panel - 2-0 down at Citeh, Brum 2 up ... & then this.
Win 4 out of 5 - 3 AWAY ON THE BOUNCE - beating a full strength Pompey team AWAY, something none of the top tfour could do - 15 mins to go as we were 'down' again then.
Couldn't write it - true storybook stuff.
But we did.
Roy Hodgson, the Team - the club - simply phenomenal!
(PS Recognition on MOTD & their ref to Lee Dixon a nice touch!)

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- Is Lee Dixon the best pundit of all time? -- ?, Monday, May 12, 08:37:46am (86.137.51.68)
Try this - http://boomp3.com/listen/e1jehbn/jimlast -- Sg, Monday, May 12, 07:46:07am (85.189.158.123)
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- A touch emotional at the final whistle! (NT) -- 321p, Monday, May 12, 07:55:48am (86.144.120.232)
- Wouldnt mind that on my MP3 - any idea how to rip the file?? (NT) -- thurbs, Monday, May 12, 08:27:42am (121.216.215.106)
Before I forget -- Fluts, Monday, May 12, 07:32:20am (90.242.161.95)
Must pay tribute to the Pompey supporters yesterday who were exceptionally friendly throughout the day. There was only one plonker on the way from the Fratton Station to the ground who started singing "Going Down" (how I wished I'd seen him on the return journey!)otherwise the rest were a credit to their Club. Thank you.

And once again, thank you Roy for producing another page n the Fulham history books.

xx

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- And I thought Steve Coppell was very magnanimous. (NT) -- Tosh's Left, Monday, May 12, 08:20:28am (86.4.23.105)
  - Re: And I thought Steve Coppell was very magnanimous. -- Fluts, Monday, May 12, 08:26:47am (90.242.161.95)
In Europe? -- E van Headed, Monday, May 12, 08:26:26am (212.42.183.229)
And this is what Sarah Brookes had to say:

Fulham's communications officer Sarah Brooks said: "It is certainly a possibility that we could be playing in the UEFA Cup.

"It is a complicated situation in which administration efficiency is also taken into consideration as well as on-field behaviour but we know we are in a good position and expect to have confirmation from the Premier League early next week.

"For now, we have enough to celebrate over staying up but this could be another bonus, although we can't say more at this stage until all the documentation is in."

IWWT

In Woy We Trust

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BBC predictor -- Houghtons Chip, Monday, May 12, 01:48:03am (90.202.167.179)
I have us staying up on goal difference from Reading with Brum a point behind ..... weird eh?!

Seriously though we now have the best away record out of any side in the bottom 9 ...

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- Who could possibly have predicted that! (NT) -- Tosh's Left, Monday, May 12, 08:21:48am (86.4.23.105)
Danny "the tunnel king" Murphy. -- MCB, Monday, May 12, 08:21:31am (90.192.37.149)

Got to be called that, The great escape !!!!!!!

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transfers -- bully, Monday, May 12, 08:00:48am (81.98.117.83)
how about the guy zarate on loan at brum , looks very good

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- He has done well. To buy him would cost more than �10M though. (NT) -- White, Monday, May 12, 08:15:54am (62.189.226.1)
- Nah - he's shaved his head. (NT) -- Codfish the Cottager, Monday, May 12, 08:18:46am (86.4.23.105)
Oh What A Lovely Morning! -- Fluts, Monday, May 12, 07:22:05am (90.242.161.95)
We salute you Fulham x

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- I salute you all back ! (NT) -- bert,wijchen, Monday, May 12, 07:30:09am (145.53.80.118)
  - I salute you in turn. And, once again, all this season's regular travellers, for whom this is just reward. A whole fresh generation will have been hooked for life. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Monday, May 12, 07:40:08am (213.162.109.12)
well done boys...at work with a massive hangover but feeling great....gotta say how nice everyone was last night in clapham junction stopping me and saying well done...even the chelsea fans!!! -- steviecee, Monday, May 12, 06:58:57am (195.224.207.242)
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Football first on Sky -- Numb-Nutz, Sunday, May 11, 10:27:22pm (195.93.21.72)
I can't find our game!!

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- Setanta rights- Sky don't show their games on Football First. (NT) -- HBB, Sunday, May 11, 10:30:57pm (85.90.235.42)
- Fair enough - but why oh why Everton v Newcastle the main game? Some t*t Toffee on 606 complaining to BBC about how little coverage they're given (NT) -- TC, Monday, May 12, 06:26:00am (193.132.237.3)
Great escape-http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=EYjnMfgzgcM -- Old Firm, Monday, May 12, 02:45:15am (124.81.196.140)
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Smashed it up -- DET, Monday, May 12, 02:05:32am (195.50.100.20)
To all the fans there today,that was fcuking awesome !!!! You can take your premiership title and stick it where the sun shinesth not REAL fans didn't care who won as lets face it THE WHITES ARE STAYING UP! end of

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- Fans sounded great on the TV. On the Aussie coverage they showed the Fulham players going to our crowd at the end of the game for a few minutes. Beautiful scene. I'm at work now proudly in my Fulham top. (NT) -- polecat, Monday, May 12, 02:42:41am (210.11.188.16)
Chuffed to bits -- Travelex, Monday, May 12, 02:40:13am (122.106.225.72)
Can't bloody believe it!! A #where were you" moment if ever there was one... I was en route from Seoul to Sydney when I found out about the score, about 2 hours north of Papua New Guinea at about 2am Seoul time, spending a fortune on the on-board phone to call my ma and pa to find out what had happened!! Was busting to wake up each and every one of the 200 people on board, somehow managed to nip to the lavs and silently scream with delirium for a solid 10 mins!!

So so chuffed we did it, and the result from WGDT just tops it off!! Massive respect for the manager, players, and all who made it down to Pompey - have a good feelig about next season...

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Today (again) -- Nick, Monday, May 12, 12:36:53am (77.96.105.30)
Just got back...am sure lots more has to be said about todays game, Sanchez relegation avoiding side etc. Chelseas fans especially the 99% of them that are new fans, United fans etc wont be able to experience anything like that. Ever. They havent supported their club for long, they dont really care there is no attachment etc.

The filth fans fighting at Clapham Junction (must have been around 10ish) embarassed themselves. Good work Fulham... you know who you are.

Gillingham down, filth winning fcuk all, Fulham staying up etc. Sweet.

Did 'Arry bet on Pompey at 9/4? They didnt slack off at all like Blackburn and Derby?

All(esp HC).. I was so wrong about our season (although I did bet on us after the City game). Massive apols. Lot more to discuss when I'm sober!

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- my compensation package involves beer!!!! -- HC, Monday, May 12, 12:52:31am (90.202.167.179)
- I will admit to a 'security' score on the draw today! - So glad I lost that one! -- HC, Monday, May 12, 01:18:31am (90.202.167.179)
Bullard Legend -- Jayffc, Monday, May 12, 01:13:15am (90.213.1.109)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQBqjI277fU&feature=related

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Video -- Jambo, Monday, May 12, 12:09:20am (90.192.72.73)
How good is this now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SclmhYq-Bk

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- still think thats the best video i've ever seen on youtube - when i first saw it i was slack jawed at it's brilliance....now to watch it, its even better - WE DID IT. (NT) -- ZFK, Monday, May 12, 12:11:31am (87.194.207.41)
- Re: Video -- Pieman, Monday, May 12, 12:41:50am (86.147.202.136)
  - Oops Fan-f*cking brilliant!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Pieman, Monday, May 12, 12:43:25am (86.147.202.136)
words cant express how happy I am -- DB, Monday, May 12, 12:33:00am (86.137.51.68)
As a 22 year old guy who's been going to Fulham with his dad since the age of 3, today was special. We were long gone a few weeks back. Is this the greatest escape of all time? Got changed into my Fulham shirt before I walked into my local tonight on way back from the game + the amount of congratulations thrown in my direction was second to none. Forget United winning the title, I don't even care if Chelsea win the Champions League, because there is no way they would EVER understand what it's like to support a team, who over the years were on the verge of bankruptcy and the amount of shit I got for being Fulham as a kid when we languished in the bottom divisions, that will never be forgotten. But today I stand proud, with another season of top flight football to look forward to. We are Fulham. What a day. I must have hugged anyone in sight between the ages of 5 and 85. I just cant believe we managed to pull it off. COYW's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Match Reports -- And What The Papers Say, Sunday, May 11, 08:37:42pm (195.93.21.72)
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article3912516.ece

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/may/12/premierleague.portsmouth

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=565608&in_page_id=1779&ct=5

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2008/05/11/ufnfulham11.xml

http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_2849481,00.html

http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/05/11/Prem-Portsmouth-v-Fulham/

http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/?cms_id=78&qs_articleid=1211&qs_media=html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7381800.stm

http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/05/11/Prem-Fulham-reaction/?facets/sport-space/great-britain-locale/

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/may/11/portsmouth.fulham

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11681_3552177,00.html

http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/05/11/Prem-Hodgson/?facets/sport-space/great-britain-locale/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7395069.stm

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article1149512.ece

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/reading/7395065.stm

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- nice one fella, just read them all. kin luv it!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- slenky, Monday, May 12, 12:25:14am (81.99.193.19)
3 questions -- esteban, Sunday, May 11, 11:40:58pm (82.13.46.105)
1. When was the last time we won 3 away games on the trot?

2. Was today's game the last we will see of Super Brian in a Fulham shirt?

3. Shall i wear my FFC shirt to work tomorrow even though it is a bit sweaty and smells a bit?

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- 1. not since we got promoted to the prem 2. no 3. yes-wash it though. nothing worse than the smell of stinky top . COYW (NT) -- chaz, Monday, May 12, 12:02:32am (86.129.80.17)
- Re: 3 questions -- Woolfy Junior, Monday, May 12, 12:22:52am (87.74.75.30)
that today -- Danny .m Urphy, Monday, May 12, 12:18:53am (86.7.158.57)
Yyyess nice one saying up

see you Nextseason"

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- Made some spelling mistakes but the poit remains!! (NT) -- Danny Murphy, Monday, May 12, 12:20:32am (86.7.158.57)
Given a modest 10-15 million investment ... -- Houghtons Chip, Monday, May 12, 12:13:03am (90.202.167.179)
This summer .... where can RH get us to next season? I'm going 14th or 15th & not in big relegation problems ... almost mores the pity , as this season has been great!! Go on admit it!

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- better have it this way than be a mid table bore thats for sure - dunno if my heart could take another season like this though. I'd like to see us push for 12th or higher - really think with only a few key signings this could be acheived (NT) -- ZFK, Monday, May 12, 12:17:14am (87.194.207.41)
- All depends who we get in. Priorities for me remain keeper, centre half, centre mid and forward. Strangely the same as Sanwank should have got this time last year! Clear a few out as well and should get some decent cash back. (NT) -- HBB, Monday, May 12, 12:20:31am (85.90.235.43)
What a difference it has made! -- twang, Monday, May 12, 12:20:18am (81.233.124.119)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/f/fulham/7163374.stm

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Welldone -- Eerwah, Monday, May 12, 12:19:06am (125.168.48.210)
A great pat on the back not just for the squad, RH, Mo and all who make Fulham tick but also a very big and special thanks for the away supporters especially against Man City when we were in dire straights.

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Does anyone know if we are keeping the same kit next season? -- sam, Sunday, May 11, 10:14:50pm (77.103.69.135)
after todays dramatic events i wanted to invest in a fulham replica shirt but dont wanna shell out 40 quid only for fulham to decide on a new kit next season. i was assuming we are keeping the same kit because its still going for 40 on the offal whereas normally if they are changing the kit in the summer it goes down to 20. can anyone shed any light on this? would be thankful if you could =)

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- Either way I hope we keep the red and black. (NT) -- C, Sunday, May 11, 10:29:20pm (86.153.131.98)
- you normally keep a home shirt for 2 years and an away one changes yearly...i think - i was thinking the same about getting a shirt - still wearing my pipex one......bit outdated now i spose. might give the shop a ring in the morning and ask if they know. (NT) -- ZFK, Monday, May 12, 12:15:53am (87.194.207.41)
Do you know guys (& girls.) -- CB, Sunday, May 11, 08:42:16pm (86.140.106.253)
Most people will never experience this orgasmic ecstacy! I can't wait to wake up tomorrow.

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- hit the nail on the head (NT) -- slenky, Monday, May 12, 12:13:10am (81.99.193.19)
Pompey fans -- Seano, Monday, May 12, 12:07:35am (82.35.13.53)
I lol at PT's joke about them all being from the same family, but a group of them came round behind our stand. And they applauded us ! Hats off to them, they were great everywhere we went. I think I might have a second team now !

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earl beatty -- telboy, Monday, May 12, 12:07:19am (82.43.200.123)
5 of us went to the earl beatty.Got there at 2pm only to betold they were showing the scumbags game.At least 6 people i know had phoned the beatty to check what game they were showing they said our game.All thou we were pissed of they done us a favour as we went down the royal oak.Fantastic afternoon, willnever set foot in the beatty again.

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Anyone care to join me in an appreciation thread? -- mike, Sunday, May 11, 08:38:28pm (86.41.171.236)
Doubted you all the way through Mr.Hodgson but thank you.

A Pure class man.

(and thank you mo love u)

Signed.

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- Joe Tivy (NT) -- JoeT, Monday, May 12, 12:03:25am (82.11.7.196)
Roy -- johnnyboy, Sunday, May 11, 11:52:09pm (79.73.45.28)
Wasn't sure at first. I mean, he's got no previous track record for where we are. He has now. And how. Intelligent, articulate, modest, inspirational (according to the players), doesn't blame refs for every setback, empathised with Coppell and McNwhatsisname. Is he a Fulhamish type of guy or have I missed summit?

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- Probably our first, old style, gentleman manager since the days of Alec Stock. (NT) -- DeL, Sunday, May 11, 11:59:48pm (86.141.193.211)
FULHAM -- ob, Sunday, May 11, 11:56:00pm (86.139.170.148)

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FULHAM -- ob, Sunday, May 11, 11:53:56pm (86.139.170.148)
the idea is good..anyone fancy executing this properly?

[IMG]http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm264/robkanfer/1ingodwetrustzv1.jpg[/IMG]

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season ticetd -- woolfy (YES), Sunday, May 11, 10:15:19pm (92.234.50.25)
Wonder what the season ticket prices are now we've survived for next season. How many wouldnt have renewed in the Championship. Are the club now to expand the capacity ready for next season ? How are we going to offload some of the crap LS signed. Finally i want to shag Billy The Badger i'm so happy!!!!

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- Hopefully we can send the fringe players to Coventry... Elliot a main contender (NT) -- Robert (Hounslow), Sunday, May 11, 10:17:59pm (82.44.180.227)
  - Pearce too. They could do well at that level. Maybe even Warner. (NT) -- twang, Sunday, May 11, 11:45:06pm (81.233.124.119)
Grant should come to more games, Hugh Grant that is (not that tit Avram) he was loving it!!!! -- Scandi Jr., Sunday, May 11, 11:28:23pm (78.151.116.238)
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- Good to see him back on the firm! Heard he was sniffing around the town looking for the 6.57 crew!!! (NT) -- FulhaUltras, Sunday, May 11, 11:35:17pm (86.134.105.221)
Never been so happy to be wrong.... -- ASPT, Sunday, May 11, 11:01:24pm (203.51.34.79)

To HC below and everyone else who kept telling me we should get rid of Sanchez ASAP - I was 100% wrong and I am so happy about it. I never wanted Sanchez as Fulham manager but hate changing managers half way through a season - I thought that unstability would mean we were doomed for sure as a new manager struggled to change a bad team - I was 100% wrong and I am so happy to be so!!!

Now that the euphoria is giving way to a warm fuzzy realisation that the whites are indeed staying up, I can offer the following ratrional comments on how to re-build for next season:

1. Every single individual involved in our season this year should be cannonised. Especial Saint Danny of Toxteth and Saint Roy - the patron saint of escape artists. Everyone except Sanchez the Antichrist who should recieve a localised plague of locusts in his ridiculous Ivory Tower.

2. Reading should not have to play in the the Fizzy Pop league - they should be demoted to the conference - why were those plastic w*nkers crying on the day their team won the league?

3. Harrods should be sold, with all proceeds going to Roy to buy anyone he likes.

4. I need a season ticket - that should get the frequent flyer points up!

That should do it.

Well done for keeping the faith - COY lovely W

ASPT

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- Sorry mate - I came over wrong ..... tbh I'm just made up on today. It's wrong to point score on the back of today & I actually do aplogise. I jusat want what's best for FFC & almost from minute one I KNEW Sanchez was so very wrong for us. -- Houghtons Chip, Sunday, May 11, 11:28:19pm (90.202.167.179)
piccy -- todd, Sunday, May 11, 10:16:48pm (86.139.170.148)
how do you add a picture to one of your posts?

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- Host it on somewhere like Photobucket, and then put a link up on here (NT) -- Reg, Sunday, May 11, 11:26:33pm (77.99.68.106)
3 away wins on the spin -- HC, Sunday, May 11, 11:22:16pm (90.202.167.179)
Has that ever happened for FFC in the EPL even under Tigana or Coleman?

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- No (NT) -- Tala, Sunday, May 11, 11:26:28pm (86.142.206.61)
Just to add my tuppence.... -- Lol, Sunday, May 11, 10:47:34pm (90.200.197.46)
Great that the Fulham fans finally made their peace with No.23 but was there anything more surreal than Bouba Diop getting an ovation?? Fair play, Seany still loves the club and even Diop responded! Just the most painful, wonderful day ever, better than any football moment ever!

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WINNING AWAY KEEP WINNING AWAY,ROY HODGSONS ARMY KEEP WINNING AWAY -- FFC weybridge, Sunday, May 11, 10:14:50pm (82.25.200.81)
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- Coz were the team thats staying in the premier league, weeee shall not be moved! (NT) -- Mallet, Sunday, May 11, 10:38:16pm (83.67.136.83)
- oh mallet shut up........where the the team thats staying in the premier league timmmmo (NT) -- timmy bullard, Sunday, May 11, 10:44:43pm (92.4.121.45)
Fair Play League -- BJ, Sunday, May 11, 08:47:07pm (86.160.229.199)
Mancs hitty had a red card and a yellow so they will lose 4 points straight away & with that result they couldn't have been very positive looking at the league and if we get max points it could be very very close on averages.

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- This is a serious point that I texted 606 about. We'll have to wait to see what's what, but we might be back in the UEFA again! (NT) -- Schmian, Sunday, May 11, 10:38:00pm (92.8.140.71)
Baird/Sanchez -- Bobs, Sunday, May 11, 09:13:42pm (79.73.75.150)
wonder what they are doing tonight?

in bed with each other?

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- In defence of Baird he was always professional and gave 100%, he's just not good enough for the Prem. Not his fault wank-face paid 3m for him and played him. (NT) -- Ubik, Sunday, May 11, 09:15:51pm (195.93.21.72)
  - against tricky wingers (NT) -- U, Sunday, May 11, 09:17:26pm (195.93.21.72)
  - Yeah, agree with that the lad was just not good enough. Hope he still has a career, maybe Watford or QPR? (NT) -- CB, Sunday, May 11, 09:22:38pm (86.140.106.253)
- Baird's a decent player, not his fault he couldn't hack it when thrown in at this level. (NT) -- C, Sunday, May 11, 10:35:13pm (86.153.131.98)
Today -- HBB, Sunday, May 11, 10:28:45pm (85.90.235.43)
Unbelievable- what a day! That goes up there with Carlisle and Blackburn and why we all love this club. Stand up Roy Hodgson- I doubted you but you have worked nothing short of a miracle. What a bloody great club we all support. FTID.

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the game -- nathan, Sunday, May 11, 10:25:25pm (90.208.8.198)
i saw the game today, and i cant belaeave sky are not showing the game at all. got to watch bbc 5 mins

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Caption fun -- /, Sunday, May 11, 06:15:29pm (86.144.120.232)
John Terry wishes that he had brought his usual pillow...........

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- Crybaby Cnut? (NT) -- HR (I LOVE YOU FFC!!!), Sunday, May 11, 06:20:58pm (80.4.204.36)
- JT takes one for the team, but to no avail..... (NT) -- David Mellor (Wishes he was the taker), Sunday, May 11, 06:36:49pm (217.171.129.78)
- 'I've just realised that I am an overrated chav with no class playing for a bunch of Russian mafia funded mercenaries and I hate my life' (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, May 11, 10:14:11pm (82.11.7.196)
Lawrie Sanchez ... Dejan Stefanovic -- Houghtons Chip, Sunday, May 11, 09:29:29pm (90.202.167.179)
are you watching?! No Lawrie it's not your side. We would be nearer Derby had you stayed. Stefanovic - you cumbersome donkey .... gutted ... I bet you are ... Pompey wannabe wnaker.

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- Hi HC, I agree. Sorry Lawrie and the filthy Serb can both fuck off. I bet Lawrie was seething with jealous today, watching how a REAL manager does it. Fucking wanker. (NT) -- SLW, Sunday, May 11, 09:31:32pm (91.106.64.230)
- You said it HC, get in there my beauty!! Fuck S**chez and everyonye.....WE ARE FULHAM (NT) -- Banners, Sunday, May 11, 09:33:09pm (79.66.81.27)
- It is almost guaranteed that Sanchez will now come out saying "I told you my signings would come through". Wouldnt expect anything less from the biggest c#ck in football. (NT) -- Ubik, Sunday, May 11, 09:36:59pm (195.93.21.72)
  - The biggest 'Out of Work' unenployable co#k NOT in football. (NT) -- CB, Sunday, May 11, 09:41:00pm (86.140.106.253)
    - Ah yes. Thanks for the correcton. (NT) -- Ubik, Sunday, May 11, 09:44:43pm (195.93.21.72)
- Sanches is a f*&kin idiot. As for Stefanovic - why did he say what he said!? Now we all hate you. (NT) -- White, Sunday, May 11, 09:38:51pm (86.133.112.48)
- 'Blow my own trumpet' Sanchez will doubtless be talking himself up somewhere - & Stefanovic - how unethical & tactless was that? Plain senseless. What a guy to have in charge now - mentioning McLeish & Coppell in his hour of glory. Real Gent & true legend. (NT) -- Lowe's Pate, Sunday, May 11, 09:43:31pm (86.4.23.105)
- Gentlemen, gentlemen. Now is not the time for recriminations (we've had too many of these already) but for rejoicing and being generous. After all, even Lawrie's points, and some of his signings, helped keep us up this season. (NT) -- Doodles, Sunday, May 11, 10:10:13pm (90.206.63.30)
Today -- Jambo, Sunday, May 11, 10:09:42pm (90.192.72.73)
This is without doubt the greatest day in my 20 years of watching Fulham... I still can't quite believe it. Watched it in the SW6 bar in the Riverside stand which was fantastic.

Simply amazing.

ps. Whare are you Gary???? and all those others fans who wrote us off.

ALWAYS keep the faith.

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Brilliant!!! -- Moose, Sunday, May 11, 10:09:02pm (82.132.138.208)
Just got in, bottle of vodka adjacent. Fanfuckingtastic. Anyone know where any boo hoo blue shits are? Looks like the piss taking twats have gone home early as I've not seen one of them, there again maybe they put on their alternative (red) shirt. Glory, glory Fulham FC

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Elephant -- White Stripes, Sunday, May 11, 10:08:22pm (80.229.48.86)
Had a real White Stripes day here in Dorset, "Seven nation army" before the game and after the final whistle "I just don't know what to do with myself"

What a day....

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Bloody marvelous -- NG, Sunday, May 11, 10:05:38pm (90.209.238.108)
Can anyone please tell me (and its driving me mad) what the pre match music is for fulham...it sounds a little moulin mouge and its bloody amazing!!! Simon Davis, legend!! x

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- Bolero from Moulin Rouge (NT) -- Moonbeam, Sunday, May 11, 10:08:16pm (86.137.157.227)
who found Woy?, who recommended him to the FFC - stand up and be counted -- pb et al, Sunday, May 11, 10:07:28pm (80.168.238.44)
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Bugger, Bol*locks, Sh!t...but well done -- Clive Allen's knee, Sunday, May 11, 05:44:24pm (195.93.21.72)
Rangers fan here...gutted that you lot stayed up. Reeally wanted to play you again and turn you over. Very very peed off with you lot. But....

hats off to ya! 2-0 down at City with 20 min left and you're down. no away wins in god knows how long, but then 3 on the spin. Can't argue with that, no matter how biased i am!!

So well done...you complete and utter bast*rds!!! ;-)

You R's

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- Thanks. (Do you want Crook back). (NT) -- Polecat, Sunday, May 11, 05:46:34pm (220.237.154.10)
- Thanks for that mate, I'm sure through gritted teeth but appreciated none the less. You may even join us next year? (NT) -- CB, Sunday, May 11, 05:53:30pm (86.153.220.213)
- cheers..also Seol is a good player .. (NT) -- juzo, Sunday, May 11, 05:54:47pm (61.69.144.183)
- My best mates a Bitter, and even he called to say congrats. I must say I want you to come up next season, not just for the 6 points ;-), but for a proper derby. Fcuk the scum and their plastics. Lets have a derby where the supporters actually care. (NT) -- Mrp, Sunday, May 11, 06:10:14pm (217.171.129.78)
- Good on you mate, know exactly how you feel .. total rivalrly but with respect (NT) -- Fulham Ted, Sunday, May 11, 06:14:16pm (85.73.103.253)
  - Cheers Ted- I'm sure everyone that grew up in Fulham/ Hamersmith has mates that are Hoops, as opposed to Chavs. I can think of nothing better than shooting the shit with mates about footie, and about a rivelry that actually matters. I can't take chelski fans seriously- at least Bitters are local boys who give a toss about their club (who, lets be honest, have been saved in the same way as we've been). Lets hope they come up! (NT) -- MrPloppy is feeling elated and magnanimous., Sunday, May 11, 06:34:29pm (217.171.129.78)
    - All i wanted was a PROPER local derby, something to gee you up, much as i don't like Reading it ain't the same. Rangers and fulham haven't met much down the years but when we have it's had that edge to it and thats what you want ( maybe not to the extent of '99) from a derby. Maybe we'll come up next year...who knows ( i'm not quite as covinced as everyone else). Have a good night and summer. But finish the bloody job next year eh?? (NT) -- Clive Allens knee, Sunday, May 11, 06:48:08pm (195.93.21.72)
- Same from me gents, couldn'yt quite get the triple crown of you lot and Reading going down coupled with but can't complain too much with 2 out of 3 I suppose. Hats off to the likes of Bullard and McBride, if you can get 2 or 3 more like them you'll have few problems next year with the likes of Stoke and Hull or Bristol City so I suppose we'll just have to come up instead! Enjoy your night. (NT) -- Mark S (Used to be bitter apparently?), Sunday, May 11, 08:13:50pm (86.139.168.99)
  - sorry that should have said coupled with Chelsea fans crying.... (NT) -- Mark S (Used to be bitter apparently?), Sunday, May 11, 08:15:34pm (86.139.168.99)
- Thank you for your words Mr Ex-Bitter. I'm sure you are going to have a very interesting season next time. It will be interesting comparing the two clubs as we were promoted with a shitful of money and you are the latest nouveaux riche club ready to splash the cash. Good luck and stay united in our shared hatred of Chelsea. (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, May 11, 10:04:53pm (82.11.7.196)
Roy Hodgson -- SLW, Sunday, May 11, 09:52:30pm (91.106.64.230)
I hope this man receives the plaudits he deserves. Instant legend!

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- Roy joined at a very bad time and recruiting players to a sinking ship was going to be very difficult. I remember thinking at the time only a truly exceptional manager could save us. If the cap fits! Well done, Roy, you deserve all the praise that comes your way. (NT) -- Riversider Block T, Sunday, May 11, 10:03:00pm (78.146.234.230)
Fulhamish -- Geoff, Sunday, May 11, 09:14:53pm (86.160.40.68)
This whole season has been unbeliable - you couldn't write. We have had big time a season that makes Fulham totally unique.

Who else could come back from being so low.

PS Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the table after our defeat at home to Sunderland. Would make a great momento - just point at it and smile - we escaped from this.

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- When we lost to Sunderland, Bolton lost 4-0 to Villa. That day was 6 games to go and a look now at the top of the form table since then tells the amazing escape story. (NT) -- Monochrome, Sunday, May 11, 10:02:51pm (82.44.78.68)
New Contracts/Perm Deals -- Lowe's Pate, Sunday, May 11, 09:39:15pm (86.4.23.105)
Stalteri, Murphy, McBride & yes, Kasey Keller.
Not the day for outs - what an achievement, still can't get over it!

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- Not Stalteri for me... (NT) -- mike, Sunday, May 11, 09:39:48pm (86.41.171.236)
  - Disagree mike, he's fine by me. Sign him I say. (NT) -- CB, Sunday, May 11, 09:42:42pm (86.140.106.253)
    - Distribution and touch not up to Premiership standard for me, just my opinion, I like him though as he is honest and a hardworker. Omuzusi should get a chance. (NT) -- mike, Sunday, May 11, 09:44:15pm (86.41.171.236)
      - If I have a criticism of RH ( Hard I know today) he is very cautious and doesn't like to change the team or experiment? Omuzusi is a fine prospect and I still think Nevland should have been used more. Maybe next year with a clean slate Roy will be more adventurous? (NT) -- CB, Sunday, May 11, 09:51:55pm (86.140.106.253)
- Will do my 'outs' tomorrow - today is a day for justified unbridled celebration! (NT) -- Lowe's Pate, Sunday, May 11, 09:47:21pm (86.4.23.105)
- Yeah I'd leave Stalteri out of that and KK is probaby heading to Seattle anyway, but the other two - hell yeah! (NT) -- NYCk, Sunday, May 11, 10:00:29pm (79.66.200.114)
Superb -- NYCk, Sunday, May 11, 06:15:33pm (79.66.202.169)
Spent it with my Dad (been going 38 and is till a season ticket holder but knocking on a bit), my Mum, also season ticket holder and my cousin who likes me, lives abroad (Oz) but is here right now but couldn't go.

Fantastic stuff.

Looked crap at half time, but we've turned from a a second half team that gave up wins to one that secures wins.

Fecking brilliant!

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- We weren't crap at half-time - lets not forget that Pompey finished 8th & are a more than competent team. Make no mistake we weren't done any favours today & NONE of the top four had won at Fratton Park. Let's just think on a bit - absolutely wonderful achievement, not to be under valued. (NT) -- Onion Bag, Sunday, May 11, 07:51:56pm (86.4.23.105)
- I meant our situaton looked crap at HT, re Reading & Brum, but we weren't exactly setting the world alight either. All academic now, thankfully! (NT) -- NYCk, Sunday, May 11, 09:58:54pm (79.66.200.114)
yes -- nathan (god bless us), Sunday, May 11, 09:58:09pm (90.208.8.198)
after seeing us win. me and my son, dad and freinds were in riverside bar and a great time we had, lots of tears and smiles and now a sore head, i really fought we were down wot a great day at the cottage

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Good old Roy -- k, Sunday, May 11, 05:43:09pm (79.74.85.155)
His radio 5live inteview was calm, measured, intelligent. Spoke about how the hard work begins now, using the platform this has given us to ensure we aren't in the same position again. The close season will be very very interesting in comings and goings.

Thanks Roy.

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- Absolutely! Roy the Boy - a class act. (NT) -- Zen, Sunday, May 11, 05:47:33pm (82.2.57.247)
- i'm excited at the prospects of transfers in and out..roy will get some good scouting done at euro 2008 as he is working there i think.... (NT) -- juzo, Sunday, May 11, 05:48:50pm (61.69.144.183)
  - juno, I think he will not base his decisions on a relatively short touranament. I think it's more likely he will already have some players in mind - a manager with his experience and career history will have a good network of contacts and awareness of potential players. (NT) -- k, Sunday, May 11, 05:54:46pm (79.74.85.155)
- true k, agree. (NT) -- juzo, Sunday, May 11, 05:57:55pm (61.69.144.183)
- Class act and paid tribute to Coppell and Macleish. There are few like him and his style is in keeping with this great club of ours (NT) -- SG, Sunday, May 11, 07:36:33pm (85.189.158.123)
- Coppell and Macleish have both been very dignified in this relegation lark unlike the spoilt, successful managers like Ferguson, Wenger etc. (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, May 11, 09:57:21pm (82.11.7.196)
I love everyone and everything -- ASPT, Sunday, May 11, 05:21:24pm (203.51.34.79)

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- Good work Georgie! (NT) -- Polecat (tears of joy), Sunday, May 11, 05:30:14pm (220.237.154.10)
- Thanks for that a new background on my PC (NT) -- White Fan Man, Sunday, May 11, 05:31:08pm (91.110.106.88)
- I love the title of your subject!!! I indeed love everyone and everything right now! I love you ASPT and anyone else on this board (not in the biblical sense of course) (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, May 11, 09:48:55pm (82.11.7.196)
On reflection -- Lowe's Pate, Sunday, May 11, 09:00:10pm (86.4.23.105)
Can it get any better than this? Can I stop walking around smiling at everyone & everything?
Nothing short of miralculous & here 4 hours later, still pinching yourself to see if it's really true.
Just recall that on Sat Apr 26th we were down with 20 mins to play!
Woy (& his staff) & each & everyone of our Team deserve the greatest accolade for this monumental achievement.
Danny Murphy, much maligned, is the hero - but how well did our defence play today? Hangeland absolutely magnificent, but Stalteri, Hughes, 38 year old Kasey Keller & Konchesky solid.
Doubt if there was one blade of grass JB didn't cover!
Simon Davies, surely our player of the season, always harrying & McBride, Kamara & Nevland threats. Dempsey, as always, gave of his all & Andreasen solid cover.
Won our last three away on the bounce - more points than Derby got all season in our last 5 games - if it was a football novel it wouldn't be believable - but it is - & the final point, we did it on MERIT. FFC we love you!

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- And congratulations to you being (if I am not mistaken) one of the few on here to insist there was still hope after the Sunderland and Liverpool games. The likes of me couldn't bring myself to express disagreement, but felt it. Well done also to the regular away travellers, who really deserved this. I've been basically home-only this season, but I travelled for most of what we must now call the other great escape, in '66, and the memory doesn't fade. You travellers deserve to bask in the glow of what's happened, which is every bit as remarkable as it was then. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Sunday, May 11, 09:25:34pm (212.159.118.96)
- Too right. Merit not Luck. If we get the rub of the green next season we'll won't have to suffer this next season. Mind, it aint half worth it when it ends like this.FTID (NT) -- CB, Sunday, May 11, 09:30:47pm (86.140.106.253)
- Don't forget today with 20mins to go, we were down as well (NT) -- 321p, Sunday, May 11, 09:46:18pm (86.144.120.232)
Refs to determine Fulham euro hopes! -- RB, Sunday, May 11, 09:30:57pm (78.151.207.211)
The match reports from referees at Fulham and Manchester City's games will detemine which club will qualify for the UEFA cup next season through the Fair Play award.
Tottenham have won the award with Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Everton making up the top 5. It is now between Manchester City and Fulham for the next place and that will mean europe as the top 5 have already qualified for european competition next season.
Early indications suggest that based on yellow and red cards part of the points - fulham have closed the gap from 5 to just 1 point following Richard Dunnes sending off for City today (-3). Sun Jihai was also booked(-1).
The rest of the points are determined by positive play, respect towards refs and officials and the behaviour of officials. These will be determined by officials in their match reports.
The fair play table can be seen here: www.premierleague.com/page/F...
The ultimate decision will be made this week, on either Monday or Tuesday most likely.

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- Do refereeing errors come into consideration? If so we're in Europe for sure. My god can this be true the Prem & Europe next year!!!! (NT) -- CB, Sunday, May 11, 09:36:49pm (86.140.106.253)
- From Championship to Premiership & possibly Europe in 2 hours - Fulhamish? (NT) -- LP, Sunday, May 11, 09:45:06pm (86.4.23.105)
So, so proud -- JoeT, Sunday, May 11, 09:45:02pm (82.11.7.196)
Still cannot quite believe it. I had resigned myself to Championship football since the Everton away defeat in December but thank you Fulham for proving me wrong. I am so proud to call myself a Fulham fan tonight and am so glad I support a team that is that stubborn enough not to be relegated when they have been dead men walking for most of the season. I keep saying to myself no away wins for a year and a half then 3 in a row to salvage our Premiership status. YOU COULD NOT MAKE THAT UP. Had a great day (after about 4.35) in the Cottage pub and was physically lifted off the ground when the final whistle went by some bloke. I'm going to have a massive hangover at work tomorrow but I do not care one bit.

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What a great day for the both of us -- bert,wijchen, Sunday, May 11, 08:39:30pm (145.53.80.118)
Seeing both Fulham and NEC win today ( away to Groningen 1-3 )

What a feeling !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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- Nice one (NT) -- Glide, Sunday, May 11, 08:57:10pm (81.156.166.84)
- Same for me here in Sweden. IFK Norrk�ping took their first three points in the eleventh match of the season on this day! (NT) -- twang, Sunday, May 11, 09:10:01pm (81.233.124.119)
- Re: What a great day for the both of us (NT) -- jak - thanks Bert & cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Sunday, May 11, 09:17:21pm (82.44.21.143)
- Isn't there a chance we could meet in the Intertoto? (NT) -- Moonbeam, Sunday, May 11, 09:29:25pm (86.137.157.227)
- Re: What a great day for the both of us -- Sid, Sunday, May 11, 09:42:01pm (82.44.217.67)
FANTASTIC DAY ! -- jak - not one for tears but cried my eyes out at the final whistle @ Pompey. Still can't believe it. Looking forward to next season. COYSW!!!, Sunday, May 11, 09:36:33pm (82.44.21.143)
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OMFG, what a day, and what it meant to me, for what its worth. -- South London White, Sunday, May 11, 09:15:52pm (91.106.64.230)
Well what a day. As if the result wasn't enough, I've had strangers on the bus congratulating me (a lot of Chelsea, too)I met a lady on the bus and got chatting to her, she'd just come back from Fratton. Today really summed up what it meant to be Fulham today, texts from people I hadn't heard from in years, people looking after you when you felt upset (you know who you are) and an unbreakable spirit. I have never experienced relegation before and I was really looked after by a veteran today. Thats being Fulham. If anyone ever asks you in the future what 'Fulhamish' means, get them to watch this season's DVD, it's all in there.

Lastly, massive well done to RH and the boys. The man has just gone down in Fulham folklore. Are you watching Sorry Lawrie!!!

Love you all.

SLW

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- Re: OMFG, what a day, and what it meant to me, for what its worth. -- ffcw, Sunday, May 11, 09:22:19pm (81.109.21.189)
  - Ha ha, is someone giving the game away here? (NT) -- SLW, Sunday, May 11, 09:25:56pm (91.106.64.230)
    - Re: Ha ha, is someone giving the game away here? -- ffcw, Sunday, May 11, 09:29:05pm (81.109.21.189)
      - LOL, you're in the know here mate. (NT) -- SLW, Sunday, May 11, 09:29:58pm (91.106.64.230)
ecstatic but slightly gutted -- lee, Sunday, May 11, 09:23:08pm (86.137.164.186)
Am absolutely over the moon 2nite. i dnt think it has yet sunk in. what an escape. however the fact that i wasnt there 2day has made me slightly sad. in march i had a decision to make either miss sunderland at home or pompey away as i had to take a tennis coaching course on one of the 2 dates. i opted to miss the pompey game as i have a season ticket. how i regret that decision now. 4 of my mates went 2day and were calling me whilst i was on my course and i answered just after we scored, hearing all those fans there singin made me feel really gutted at missing out. what makes it worse is that the sunderland game was an awful 3-1 loss. even when the coaching course finished at 4 30 today i had 2 sit and watch the rest of the chelsea game. i had to see we'd gone 1-0 up on the score scroll at the bottom of the screen, it just didnt feel right. whilst i was celebrating and shouting other people on the course(man utd and chelsea fans) looked at me as if i was mad, they wondered why i was getting so excited about avoiding relegation. the chelsea fans were over the fact that they didnt win the title 5 mins after the final whistle. if we'd of gone down it would've taken a hell of a lot longer for me to of got over our relegation. thats why i love my club, all the fans truly love the club, have a passion for everything about it the history, heritage and everyone connected to the club.

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Lets get this straight...... -- Moonbeam, Sunday, May 11, 08:34:38pm (86.137.157.227)
We stay up, Chelsea don't win and QPaRse are still in a lower division

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- At the risk of souning conciliatory, I'd have preferred Chelsea to win the league than that souless corporation with it's phoney fans! Hope Chelsea stuff them Wednesday!... (NT) -- Rollerball, Sunday, May 11, 09:12:09pm (78.86.121.97)
Tears in Fife.... -- NotN, Sunday, May 11, 05:01:40pm (81.178.15.33)
Man U win the title - but I cannot believe their fans can feel as good as us tonight

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- winning the premiership.. where is the fun in that?? (NT) -- 321p, Sunday, May 11, 05:03:50pm (86.144.120.232)
  - when it happens as often as it does for them - not as much fun as surviving by the skin of your teeth... (NT) -- ., Sunday, May 11, 05:05:37pm (81.178.15.33)
- They'll never know how we feel tonight - tough. We'll never win the Premier League and I don't care, they can keep it, just give me my Fulham. (NT) -- C, Sunday, May 11, 09:10:13pm (86.153.131.98)
sky's football first -- Bobs, Sunday, May 11, 09:07:41pm (79.73.75.150)
how come when i press red we are on a game i can record?

is it because we were on sentana?

thats not right! is it?

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- Yep. Every week the Setanta game is not on FF. (NT) -- Ubik, Sunday, May 11, 09:09:17pm (195.93.21.72)
Thank you Lawrie Sanchez. -- mike, Sunday, May 11, 08:43:15pm (86.41.171.236)
Despite spending millions, your most important signing turned out to be a free transfer...

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- And lets put a new one year contract on the table for Danny! (NT) -- twang, Sunday, May 11, 08:47:09pm (81.233.124.119)
- Amen to that + BMcB & I'd say Kasey Keller, too! (NT) -- Lowe's Pate, Sunday, May 11, 09:03:29pm (86.4.23.105)
  - Agreed. Although I want to se Roy buy a new, younger, first choise goalkeeper. (NT) -- twang, Sunday, May 11, 09:07:21pm (81.233.124.119)
I Thank you -- We've got Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy....., Sunday, May 11, 09:05:29pm (82.71.55.7)
20 quid at 10/1. Thanks William Hill. Toped off the day nicely

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- Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy...... (NT) -- Conway on the wing., Sunday, May 11, 09:06:48pm (91.110.106.88)
The Big Mac -- Ubik, Sunday, May 11, 09:01:35pm (195.93.21.72)

One more year?

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- If he doesn't then there HAS to be a testemonial. He is McGod! (NT) -- PopePloppy, Sunday, May 11, 09:05:49pm (217.171.129.78)
What to do with myself -- Davemac, Sunday, May 11, 07:26:03pm (92.234.33.238)
I have just got in from the game to find my housemates having a BBQ - all arse fans btw. They are convinced that there is something wrong with me as I am walking around on a daze - I so not think they can quite understand the magnitude of what happened today. This is why I love Fulham - they are my team, not some corporate whorefest.

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- Respect Sir...Hate Arse! (NT) -- HR (I LOVE YOU FFC!!!), Sunday, May 11, 07:28:17pm (80.4.204.36)
- Have you won the inter toto - have you won the inter toto. Have you won the inter toto - have you won it - have you FUCK. we have won th Inter tto, we have won the inter toto.....etc!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Here we go - heeeeeeeere we go......, Sunday, May 11, 07:32:40pm (80.4.204.36)
- my wifes in a daze watching me do a one man conga round the house to Viva el Fulham, London Calling, You and Me & Fulham, maybe its because I'm Londoner, my old mans a dustman, the great escape and vindaloo. Just need we're not real madrid. (NT) -- White Fan Man, Sunday, May 11, 07:33:27pm (91.110.106.88)
- I had two copies of 'we're not real madrid' bu i got burgled a few years ago and they took all my CD's (apart from Take That which was in my CD player at the time) How rude?! (NT) -- HR (I LOVE YOU FFC!!!), Sunday, May 11, 07:37:24pm (80.4.204.36)
- Says it all really......true footy fans (whichever club they support) would be pleased for you. Most plastic Arse fans have never been to a game and don't know (and never will) what you have the pleasure of experiencing (sp?) Real footy fans know.....I live near Huddersfield and all the locals were giving me best wishes in the pub last night....hoping we would do it!!! (NT) -- BRBB, Sunday, May 11, 07:59:36pm (82.23.219.215)
- I know an FFC fan that lives near Huddersfield....Is that you Tim or does Huddersfield have two FFC fans. Incidentally a number of friends of mine who support other clubs have rung me/ sent text messages. (NT) -- White Fan Man, Sunday, May 11, 08:08:36pm (91.110.106.88)
  - No that's me (Tim) ,,,,although my good mate Eric (who lives in the next village) watched the game with me so i had someone to hug/high five at the end and when we scored/......Who are you White Fan Man?! (NT) -- BRBB, Sunday, May 11, 08:36:31pm (82.23.219.215)
- Hi Tim, it's Ryan. I looked out for you at City. Saw Matt and Ian. (NT) -- White Fan Man, Sunday, May 11, 08:42:35pm (91.110.106.88)
- Hi Ryan.....Thought it was you......great day. Send me your email/mobile number fulhamtim@hotmail.com (NT) -- BRBB, Sunday, May 11, 09:05:48pm (82.23.219.215)
Was at the Royal Oak...had a lot of fun atmosphere was great!!! Lets have a break and then start planning for next season. There was some trouble at Boro and hopefully that will give us a UEFA place too... Also lets have an official anthem guys...COYW -- Robert (Hounslow), Sunday, May 11, 08:44:44pm (82.44.180.227)
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- Yeah royal oak was cracking ... the entire pub just exploded when Danny scored! (NT) -- Sammy, Sunday, May 11, 09:00:50pm (90.196.210.227)
Thanks to WWW.TIFF.ORG.UK for baring with us in our time of need. And for creating a new Home Page on this special day. -- CB, Sunday, May 11, 08:48:39pm (86.140.106.253)
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- Pleasure - Glad you like it! Yep this board has been 'tip top' over the last couple of months.... (NT) -- TiFF_MOD2, Sunday, May 11, 08:59:59pm (86.151.169.217)
I am getting too old for this ..... -- Cottager, Sunday, May 11, 06:20:14pm (72.64.221.241)
I would have thought I would have got use to this roller coaster by now. My nerves were as bad today as they were at Northampton Town when Earle and Robson secured our status then.

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- Me too - I don't go back quite that far but I was a wreck when it was looking like we may not get it and even more of one in what felt like hours after we scored till the whistle went! (NT) -- C, Sunday, May 11, 08:59:44pm (86.153.131.98)
It's A cliche, I Know ... -- PeteG, Sunday, May 11, 08:59:39pm (84.71.132.210)
... but for Danny Murphy - form is temporary, class is PERMANENT!
Hope your daughter is OK!

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Oh Happy Day! -- Monochrome, Sunday, May 11, 08:53:05pm (82.44.78.68)

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For those of you who have facebook -- Sammy, Sunday, May 11, 08:45:23pm (90.196.210.227)
Express your love for Danny Murphy right here..

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=27675623016&ref=mf

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- I'm in!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- White Fan Man, Sunday, May 11, 08:49:50pm (91.110.106.88)
Murphy -- Cambridge white, Sunday, May 11, 08:44:25pm (217.42.15.199)
According to his BBC interview on the website, Murphy's little girl was taken to hospital yesterday morning and he wasn't sure if he'd be able to play today. Fortunately she's doing ok, Murphy kept his concentration and scored a cracking goal!

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Against allodds ...... -- Davemac, Sunday, May 11, 05:14:24pm (92.234.33.238)
Mark Lawrenson, Paul Walsh, Andy Townsend, Jeff Stelling, Tim Lovejoy, Alan Green, Alan Shearer,Alan Brazil, Talk Sport, Match of the Day, Sky Sports, 5 live, Dejan Stefanovic, Sean Davis, Papa Bouba Diop, Lawrie Sanchez ....... are you listening .... THE WHITES ARE STAYING UP!!!!!

Now please feel free to go fcuk yourselves!

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- I always said that Lee Dixon knew what he was talking about! (NT) -- ASPT, Sunday, May 11, 05:15:55pm (203.51.34.79)
- Especially that last name...He can go FFCUK himself in a big way. (NT) -- White Fan Man, Sunday, May 11, 05:16:42pm (91.110.106.88)
- gotta love lee dixon......would have loved that list of pundits if it had ended - YOUR BOYS TOOK ONE HELL OF A BEATING.....the bubbly is out, this is heaven. COYW (NT) -- ZFK, Sunday, May 11, 05:24:52pm (87.194.207.41)
- Wa**kers as they all are,surely a mega nonentity like Tim Lovejoy hardly merits worrying about!!... (NT) -- Rollerball, Sunday, May 11, 08:25:56pm (78.86.121.97)
- Let's add to that list Phil Thompson! (NT) -- Canar Vegecott, Sunday, May 11, 08:42:24pm (86.4.23.105)
Fulham -- Banners, Sunday, May 11, 08:39:26pm (79.66.81.27)
I am absolutely pi$$ed out of my head

I am SOOOOO pleased for my Dad and older bro as they go week in week out. Absolutely loved it down the Royal Oak watching the game.

Apologies for who i covered in beer when we scored, was upstairs and grabbed anyone who was close. My mate who works for Fulham knew we would score in teh 75th minute, Harry probably enjoyed his little bung!

Lets hope we dont go through that again next season

I LOVE YOU FULHAM AND IF IT'S QUITE ALRIGHT I LOVE YOU FULHAM.....

Danny Murphy......i'll pay your wages next season and i know where you live, i'll see you soon.....top man

I'm drunk by the way.....COYW

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- Yep the beer came my way! you know what I didn't care! (NT) -- Noah, Sunday, May 11, 08:41:35pm (86.151.169.217)
Golden Lion -- BJ, Sunday, May 11, 08:27:54pm (86.160.229.199)
Golden Lion was rocking this afternoon, even the police had a smile on their faces after the whistle. Plenty of unhappy blue scum walking down putney high street as well made it even better.
Proud of the team and all the supporters at the game, we could hear you throughout.
Fair play league for UEFA spot is announced on tuesday afternoon.

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- Great stuff. So was the Royal Oak in New Malden. Must have been the one of the biggest gatherings of Fulham fans ever today around the Country. WHAT A DAY! (NT) -- PT, Sunday, May 11, 08:39:47pm (86.136.19.0)
Mission Accomplished