There's only one F in Fulham

[PapillonVert]

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So, as well as being semi finalists in Europe which Hibs have been ... twice, Fulham have got their own East Stand set up too

Yeah, except it goes all round the ground!! (Althought I have never been in the Putney end so that could be different...).

[hibee_nation]

I know only one Fulham fan and from conversations i have had with him and he is in his 80's now is they hate Chelsea like we hate the yams and uglies rolled into one. His sons are all ST holders. They always come across as a good club to me fighting against the tide. Good luck to them in the semi.

[west_didsbury_hibee]

I was at the home game vs Shakhtar and Fulham were lucky to win IMO. Shakhtar passed the ball much better and more incisively but couldn't make the chances count. Zamora's strike was out of this world and he should be going to the WC ahead of Heskey if Capello has got any sense.

The atmosphere at The Cottage was very subdued and wasn't helped by the choob in front of me abusing the Shakhtar players whenever they got the ball, and his party trick was when they subbed a player he would shout "WHOOOOOO????" towards the ongoing player at the top of his voice. He was a total bell end and that's being generous.

Best of luck to Fulham though, I live with a Liverpool fan and I'm enjoying seeing them suffer this season so I'd be gutted if they a) finish 4th or b) win the UEFA cup.

[PapillonVert]

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Yeah, except it goes all round the ground!! (Althought I have never been in the Putney end so that could be different...).

That's about to change as we have tickets for the UEFA Semi in the Putney End.

Apologies to all for whom this is a piece of boring nothing-ness (i.e. most of you who have not been following this thread).

[LancashireHibby]

I once played at Craven Cottage. Fact.

[PapillonVert]

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I once played at Craven Cottage. Fact.

You once played what?

[LancashireHibby]

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You once played what?

In a half-time American-style penalty shoot out (ie the run from the halfway line jobbie).

I missed.

[PapillonVert]

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In a half-time American-style penalty shoot out (ie the run from the halfway line jobbie).

I missed.

Ah, the truth will out.

[LancashireHibby]

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Ah, the truth will out.

It was in November 1998 so we were using the balls that they used in France '98, flew through the air so no wonder it ended up somewhere in Putney (this was in the days of the uncovered Putney End). That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!

[PapillonVert]

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It was in November 1998 so we were using the balls that they used in France '98, flew through the air so no wonder it ended up somewhere in Putney (this was in the days of the uncovered Putney End). That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!

Maybe that's why they covered the Putney End? Great story, Lancs Hibby!

[LancashireHibby]

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Maybe that's why they covered the Putney End? Great story, Lancs Hibby!

And just a footnote to add that in the game that took place that day, ex-Hibby Dirk Lehmann scored for Fulham in a 1-1 draw with Leigh RMI in the FA Cup

[Rory89]

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Does anybody, know anybody who supports Fulham?

Just curious?

Would Hibs have taken more than 2,000 to Germany for the Quarter finals of the Europa League. I think we would.

J

I've noticed clubs like Fulham's awful away support in the Premiership, makes you realise the likes of Fulham are in reality total diddy clubs really who are miles ahead of the likes of the Edinburgh teams because of the money in English football. In fact a lot of teams in this season's Premiership (Portsmouth, Hull, Burnley, Wigan, Bolton, Fulham, Stoke) are in reality smaller clubs than a large amount of clubs in the Championship and even League 1. It's a debate for another day but these clubs in The Premiership make me hope if the goalposts are moved for Celtic and Rangers that the likes of Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen also get out of our stale league.

Fulham being a small club makes their achievements so much more impressive, I hope they get Liverpool in the final and shaft them.

[Haymaker]

I used to go watch Fulham around 2000-1 season, long story involving a friend and his dad. Great club and a top stadium, in fact it was the first place I ever stood in a proper standing section. I never knew what my dad went on about when he said "there isnt anything like standing at football" until we couldnt get seated tickets and had to settle for the standing and I cannot abide sitting at a game now.

Great club, genuine fans, most of whom remember only 12-15 years ago almost being out of business and gone. I used to be next to a man in his 80's who would tell me about watching WC winners and how pre-match entertainment was an opera singer in one corner belting out numbers.

I wish them luck whenever they play. With RH in charge I reckon they could sneak the EL...

[heretoday]

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I've noticed clubs like Fulham's awful away support in the Premiership, makes you realise the likes of Fulham are in reality total diddy clubs really who are miles ahead of the likes of the Edinburgh teams because of the money in English football. In fact a lot of teams in this season's Premiership (Portsmouth, Hull, Burnley, Wigan, Bolton, Fulham, Stoke) are in reality smaller clubs than a large amount of clubs in the Championship and even League 1. It's a debate for another day but these clubs in The Premiership make me hope if the goalposts are moved for Celtic and Rangers that the likes of Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen also get out of our stale league.

Fulham being a small club makes their achievements so much more impressive, I hope they get Liverpool in the final and shaft them.

After this season in the SPL, I doubt the goalposts will be moving for either of the OF, far less the rest of us. Scottish football's star has never been so low.

If the OF did join the English league on merit it would be in the First Division and there's no guarantee either of them would be promoted straight away!

[blackpoolhibs]

A funny thing happened in my only visit to craven cottage.
When i lived in St albans, my mate played in the conference for Hayes Town. They were drawn against Fulham in one of the early rounds of the FA cup at the cottage.

Fulham were in the old 3rd or 4th division as the leagues were known then, i cant quite remember which. And Hayes managed to win 3-2. My only real memory of the game, was the fulham fans chanting for the manager to leave, his name was Alan Dicks, And the sounds of DICKS OUT DICKS OUT all round the ground, was very funny indeed.

[Rory89]

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After this season in the SPL, I doubt the goalposts will be moving for either of the OF, far less the rest of us. Scottish football's star has never been so low.

If the OF did join the English league on merit it would be in the First Division and there's no guarantee either of them would be promoted straight away!

Indeed our league is terrible, although a fair few Scottish players are doing well in The Championship and The Prem so in this hypothetical situation I'm talking about I think if we played in a league where we'd have a big more cash to spend and different, exciting opposition we'd slowly but surely do well for ourselves.

I'd rather Hibs played in the Conference or League 2 than our gash league, where we would at least have the oppurtunity to potentially achieve something. I'm sick of playing everyone 3 or 4 times a season and going to the same away grounds over and over, with no chance of ever getting higher than 3rd.

This is all irrelevant anyway as we're not English, just my opinion on the matter should it arise again.

[Forza Fred]

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Does anybody, know anybody who supports Fulham?

Just curious?

Don;t know may who support Fulham but know someone who plays for them.

Mark Schwarzer has had a superb season in goals for them (as he did last year)

BTW..Mark is constantly reminded about the famous Edinburgh Hibees!

[heretoday]

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Indeed our league is terrible, although a fair few Scottish players are doing well in The Championship and The Prem so in this hypothetical situation I'm talking about I think if we played in a league where we'd have a big more cash to spend and different, exciting opposition we'd slowly but surely do well for ourselves.

I'd rather Hibs played in the Conference or League 2 than our gash league, where we would at least have the oppurtunity to potentially achieve something. I'm sick of playing everyone 3 or 4 times a season and going to the same away grounds over and over, with no chance of ever getting higher than 3rd.

This is all irrelevant anyway as we're not English, just my opinion on the matter should it arise again.

Yes it'd be nice to go to Eastbourne for the weekend! I'd like to see the SPL expanded to 18 teams again. Worth a try.

[Sumner]

Fulham did what Hibs & others should have done
- got a very experienced manager, who had worked across Europe.

Compare Hodgson to our last 3: beginner, novice, tinker ...

[seanraff07]

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After this season in the SPL, I doubt the goalposts will be moving for either of the OF, far less the rest of us. Scottish football's star has never been so low.

If the OF did join the English league on merit it would be in the First Division and there's no guarantee either of them would be promoted straight away!

I agree with that, theirs teams in the Championship who could still be there next season like Cardiff, Swansea, Sheffield United, Reading and Blackpool who i believe are better than the OF are and would cruise in the SPL.

[heretoday]

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I agree with that, theirs teams in the Championship who could still be there next season like Cardiff, Swansea, Sheffield United, Reading and Blackpool who i believe are better than the OF are and would cruise in the SPL.

The OF would get a rude awakening if they were suddenly parachuted into the Championship or First Div in England. Big, fast, tough players who are determined to make it up the ladder and are no respecters of reputation.

[weonlywon6-2]

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With all the hype that's surrounded Man U, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal this season in relation to their European hopes and expectations I reckon Fulham's achievements have been hugely understated. They knocked out the holders Shaktar, Juve and now the reigning Bundesliga Champs Wolfsburg which is some achievement for a club living in the shadows of the others I've named.
So, well done to Fulham I say

PS: The thread title is actually the name of the Fulham Fanzine

they have done brilliant. great faith in the manager with no prima donnas !!

good luck to them

[Ritchie]

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Does anybody, know anybody who supports Fulham?

Just curious?

Would Hibs have taken more than 2,000 to Germany for the Quarter finals of the Europa League. I think we would.

J

fulham are my English team. Have been since they were in league one. I'm the only person I know with fulham strips. Haha

they have been quietly going about their business now for a good few seasons inproving every season.

Roy hodgson is an unbelieveable manager and it's all down to him

[AgentDaleCooper]

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Does anybody, know anybody who supports Fulham?

Just curious?

Would Hibs have taken more than 2,000 to Germany for the Quarter finals of the Europa League. I think we would.

J

i know one

[PapillonVert]

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And just a footnote to add that in the game that took place that day, ex-Hibby Dirk Lehmann scored for Fulham in a 1-1 draw with Leigh RMI in the FA Cup

Funny you should say that, Lancs, but I remember when we were at a game earlier this year and seeing DL mentioned and photographed in the programme saying to my sister, "I didn't realise the Porn Star played for Fulham..."

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

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I've noticed clubs like Fulham's awful away support in the Premiership, makes you realise the likes of Fulham are in reality total diddy clubs really who are miles ahead of the likes of the Edinburgh teams because of the money in English football. In fact a lot of teams in this season's Premiership (Portsmouth, Hull, Burnley, Wigan, Bolton, Fulham, Stoke) are in reality smaller clubs than a large amount of clubs in the Championship and even League 1. It's a debate for another day but these clubs in The Premiership make me hope if the goalposts are moved for Celtic and Rangers that the likes of Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen also get out of our stale league.

Fulham being a small club makes their achievements so much more impressive, I hope they get Liverpool in the final and shaft them.

Agree with what your saying. If Fulham went back into, say League 1, they're attendances would be less than what Hibs get. They are where they are due to the money given to them by SKY from being in the EPL.

They have a wealthy owner and are in the EPL. Take away Mohammed and they'd be in League One averaging crowds of less than 10,000, having said that, they are doing better than many of the Premierships more established clubs.

[LancashireHibby]

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Funny you should say that, Lancs, but I remember when we were at a game earlier this year and seeing DL mentioned and photographed in the programme saying to my sister, "I didn't realise the Porn Star played for Fulham..."

Can just remember him playing with a huge amount of tape on his ears because of his ear rings and scored a cracking header - we lost the replay 2-0 (Peschisolido scored them both) and I was a ball boy for that one.

[Ritchie]

I've got an old fulham top with this legends name on the back

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Peschisolido