Rob Parker | May 13, 2010
Cottagers make Lily cry
Pop star Lily Allen was spotted crying in the crowd as Diego Forlan’s late extra-time winner condemned her beloved Fulham to defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Europa League final.
The former Manchester United striker’s goal was all too much for Allen, who had flown to Hamburg with her grandad to watch the [...]
Rob Parker | April 30, 2010
Cottagers reach first European final
Fulham beat Hamburg 2-1 at Craven Cottage to reach their first ever European final. Roy Hodgson’s men came from a goal behind to see off the German side after a goalless first-leg in Hamburg.
Goals from Simon Davies and Zoltan Gera ensured their progress to face Atletico Madrid in the final in [...]
Rob Parker | April 2, 2010
Fulham star takes a dump on the pitch, apparently
Someone at Sky Sports News made a most unfortunate typo during last night’s Europa League coverage. According to the legendary Sky Sports News ticker: “45 MINS: SHIT BY DEMPSEY INSIDE AREA, GOES WIDE.”
Who said journalistic standards had turned to shot?
Spotted on Sports Crackle Pop
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Rob Parker | March 19, 2010
Oh, what a feeling
Victory against Juventus is enough to leave you Dancing On The Ceiling. Just ask Zoltan Gera, who celebrated in style after converting a penalty against the Old Lady.
Rob Parker | March 11, 2010
It’s competition time!
Manchester United face Fulham at Old Trafford this Sunday (1.30pm kick-off) as they look to keep up momentum going in to the business end of the season.
OTP has teamed up with our pals at football-mad Betfair to offer you and a mate the chance to join the centenary celebrations at Old Trafford [...]
Rob Parker | February 18, 2010
Fulham’s Europa League opponents not allowed into their owner’s shop
Shakhtar Donetsk’s squad were banned from shopping in Harrods after turning up looking suspicious in, erm, team tracksuits. In true you-couldn’t-make-these-things-up fashion the world famous department store is owned by Mohamed Al Fayed, who also owns Fulham, Shakhtar’s Europa League opponents this evening.
A statement on Shakhtar’s [...]
Rob Parker | December 30, 2009
Ballack takes Konchesky up the Bridge
The west London derby got very heated thanks to the efforts of Michael Ballack. And you thought Chelsea were lacking penetration…
