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Fulham prove that fairy-tales can come true

April 2008, The City of Manchester Stadium, and Fulham Football Club were 45 minutes away from being compounded to relegation from The Premier League as they trailed 2-0 to Manchester City. 45 minutes later and a stoppage time winner from Diomansy Kamara gave Fulham a dramatic 3-2 win over Sven Goran Eriksson’s men as The…

We’re On A Highway To Hamburg – starring Fulham F.C.

Mike Martin on why the effects of lengthy coach trips across Europe have been overstated.

Zamora for England

Up until last night Darren Bent could consider himself the unluckiest English striker in the country – despite bagging 22 goals this season Bent has continually been overlooked by Fabio Capello. But now he has a rival, Bobby Zamora’s stunning season has seen him score 19 goals so far, 8 of them in Europe, all…

What’s in a Shirt?

25 November 1964: The day that Liverpool first wore their now famous all-red kit. Bill Shankly got Ron Yeats to model initially red shorts to match the shirt, and then told him to throw on red socks as well, to complete the outfit. Upon seeing him, he exclaimed “Christ, Ronnie, you look awesome, terrifying. You…

Benfica 2-1 Liverpool – Video Highlights – 1 April 2010

Benfica 2-1 Liverpool UEFA Europa League 1 April 2010 Benfica got a 2-1 win on two second half penalties by Oscar Rene Cordoza on Thursday night. Liverpool took the lead early with a 9th minute goal from Daniel Agger as that would be the only scoring in the first half. The visitors wouldn’t be able…

Fulham 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg – Video Highlights – 1 April 2010

Fulham 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg UEFA Europa League 1 April 2010 Fulham would get a 2-1 advantage in the first leg at Craven Cottage on Thursday night. They had most of the chances in the match and would lead 2-0 until a late second half goal from Wolfsburg. Neither team would score in the first 45…

Benfica v Liverpool – Preview – 1 April 2010

Liverpool begins the quarterfinal round of the UEFA Europa League with a trip to Lisbon to face Benfica.

Fulham v Wolfsburg – Preview – 1 April 2010

Fulham continues their improbable UEFA Europa League against reigning Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg on Thursday night.

10 Losses Later…

What can I really say that hasn’t been said about Liverpool’s season? It’s been a terrible year and things are looking bleak for the future. They can’t seem to find any sort of consistent form, their players keep lashing out at the boss, the boss holds onto his job despite this terrible form because of…

Liverpool 3-0 Lille – Video Highlights – 18 March 2010

Liverpool 3-0 Lille UEFA Europa League 18 March 2010 Liverpool started off strong and controlled the match as they won 3-0 on Thursday night. Lucas would earn a penalty kick for the home side as he was tripped up while dribbling into the box. Steven Gerrard stepped up to take the penalty and converted in…