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• -16C in Basel overnight -- FCS, Sunday, December 20, 10:57:39am (94.169.146.244)
  A mass of freezing Arctic air descended on Switzerland overnight, causing temperatures to plumment from cold to absolutely flesh-solidifying (-34.2C in one mountain valley). Down to -16C in Basel overnight (the coldest night there since 1964), and -11C at the airport at the moment.
  
  Thank goodness it didn't decide to arrive on Wednesday night!
  

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  • feel sorry for the ones still out there, must be skint, cold, and out of pants (NT) -- oapb, Sunday, December 20, 11:12:41am (149.254.56.31)
    • I think it's bloody hilarious. (NT) -- Liam, Sunday, December 20, 11:14:51am (86.157.213.60)
      • ha ha you would. (NT) -- oapb, Sunday, December 20, 11:17:21am (149.254.56.31)
  • Bet the trains and trams are still working.... (NT) -- GCFFC, Sunday, December 20, 11:22:40am (81.157.24.7)
    • No doubt not only working but you can still set your watch by them! (NT) -- Dave_LW, Sunday, December 20, 01:46:49pm (85.189.88.82)

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• I'm sorry, but I just have to burst into song. -- Mike H, Sunday, December 20, 10:20:15am (116.240.233.174)
  
  Roy Hodgson– The Very Model of a Modern Football Manager
  
  
  I am the very model of a modern Football Manager
  
  And since I’ve been in London I’ve become a Craven Cottager
  
  I often speak in words obscure and even multi-syllable
  
  "Inculcate” and “palpable” and “churlish” are quite typical
  
  I'm very well acquainted, too, with football matters tactical
  
  I understand formations, both the local and galactical
  
  About the latest strategies I’m teeming with a lot o' news
  
  FIFA’s panel technical has often asked me for my views
  
  I'm very good at motivating players others clubs eschew
  
  Like Dickson Etuhu, Chris Baird, John Pantsil and one Aaron Hughes
  
  In short as tactician, speaker, great thinker and encourager
  
  I am the very model of a modern football manager.
  

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  • As a rule I don't like Gilbert and Sullivan but that is quite quite brilliant. ('Can't see it being sung at the Cottage though - unless you can get Diddy to let you do it on the pitch at half time!) (NT) -- k, Sunday, December 20, 10:32:33am (79.73.61.251)
    • talking about diddy, what did he say after "cant take my eyes off of you" yesterday that made everyone laugh? (NT) -- oapb, Sunday, December 20, 10:44:54am (149.254.56.31)
      • Sorry - don't know. (NT) -- k, Sunday, December 20, 11:19:21am (79.73.61.251)
  • Terrific! (NT) -- OS, Sunday, December 20, 10:36:38am (86.13.18.10)
  • that is absolutely brilliant. imagine trying to get that chant started at a match. great effort mate (NT) -- Nick, Sunday, December 20, 10:39:59am (149.254.49.37)
  • Glad you posted it on here. It's brilliant! My god I love Roy so much! (NT) -- Hammer Smith., Sunday, December 20, 10:53:42am (88.109.53.184)
  • Brilliant! (NT) -- Fitzgerald, Sunday, December 20, 11:17:21am (81.191.24.102)
  • 'The Pirates of Craven Cottage'!! - Nice (NT) -- In the Enclosure, Sunday, December 20, 01:43:58pm (77.101.224.98)

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• Johnson -- Jarvis, Sunday, December 20, 01:27:24pm (86.179.171.252)
  I know he hasnt lived up to expectations but we bumped into Andy Johnson walking to the ground yesterday and a nicer bloke you couldnt hope to meet.
  
  Spoke about the Europe adventure and the look of excitement on his face when we spoke about Ajax or Juve was amazing to be honest, didnt think footballers nowadays were that impressed by all the big clubs but he was genuinely excited by it.
  
  Ended up with a nice pic with him, he hopes to be on the bench for the Xmas games as long as in his own words, 'the boss selects him'.
  
  Top Man.
  

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  • I think that most footballers really do just want to play more than anything else and if they all got much less money they would still love playing. And playing against the world's best is as much a dream for them as for anyone. (NT) -- k, Sunday, December 20, 01:32:36pm (79.73.61.251)

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• Chelsea -- Cheggers, Sunday, December 20, 01:22:51pm (94.194.22.36)
  
  Anyone got a spare for Chelsea away?
  

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• would it be possible to resend that great pic of the away support at basel,flags and all, I want to print it off for works canteen,,thanks -- ben, Sunday, December 20, 10:39:52am (86.129.238.174)
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• Transfer Window -- Biff, Sunday, December 20, 10:24:28am (81.104.39.102)
  Hangover this morning? I recommend the full English with a bloody mary!
  
  How refreshing it will be to go into the transfer window without much of the usual panic we get ourselves into on this board. If we don't sign a single player it would not really be the end of the world would it?
  
  That said, what are people's realistic hopes? If we want to sign any players to replace current 1st teamers, they would have to be really good and therefore really expensive. Plus would one or two such players disrupt what is obviously a great team ethic and atmosphere?
  
  I would like a new forward as Johnson and Kamara seem too injury prone. Erik is OK as an impact sub and Zoltan/Dempsey do a good job, but maybe a goalscorer to lighten the load on BZ.
  
  Also a backup left back. kelly does OK when required but using his left foot is obviously alien to him (a prerequisite for a left back!).
  
  Otherwise we are OK. Plenty of midfield cover and full confidence in Smalling at Baird as cover at the back.
  
  So I for one will not be on the F5 button for the next 4 weeks. I can chill in the knowledge that the squad Roy has put together will see us OK.
  

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  • Agree with the sentiment - but thought Kallio was taken on as Konch's understudy. I'd also like to see what Elm can do - v Swindon? (NT) -- Fulham Reach, Sunday, December 20, 10:32:19am (86.13.18.10)
  • I agree that Koncheski could do with some serious competition for his place from a decent left footed full back. We only need another forward if Johnson and Kamara have poor prognosis for their respective injuries.The only other area of possible weakness is our back up keepers. Finding a decent keeper who is prepared to want to come to Fulham and sit on the bench is another story. (NT) -- Senor Cohen, Sunday, December 20, 11:24:54am (86.21.231.134)
    • Tbh while Konc may imo be the weakest player in our best defensive back 5, he is still very good and short of breaking the bank we'd be hard pressed to get anyone better. As for his deputy we still have Kallio (very decent if abit old) and the young and impressive attack minded Matt Briggs, who might not be ready yet, but hopefully will be next season when Kallio's contract expires. How about Stockdale for backup to MS, never fails to impress whenever I've seen him play. (NT) -- W@T, Sunday, December 20, 11:33:48am (91.106.16.211)
      • I thought that he was not yet up to standard against Everton. Maybe nerves were having their effect but he is certainly way short of Schwarzers dominance in the box. (NT) -- Senor Cohen, Sunday, December 20, 12:52:47pm (86.21.231.134)

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• someone below said about a song for ray lew -- oapb, Sunday, December 20, 09:59:46am (149.254.57.79)
  what about if after a rendition of roy roy roy roy royroy roy etc we do one of ray ray ray rayray ray
  

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  • Good one. Might take a couple of attempts to learn the lyrics though. (NT) -- theresonlyonesteviemilton, Sunday, December 20, 10:09:41am (83.45.133.51)
    • Roy Ray Roy, Roy R-Ray Roy? Not as easy as it looks is it? (NT) -- BalDrick, Sunday, December 20, 10:16:00am (86.177.125.223)
      • ha ha dont overcomplicate it. just the roy one. then a ray one. easy. (NT) -- oapb, Sunday, December 20, 10:18:38am (149.254.56.31)
        • Simples. (NT) -- The Meerkat, Sunday, December 20, 12:18:38pm (83.45.133.51)

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• Help needed -- GCFFC, Sunday, December 20, 11:55:46am (81.157.24.7)
  Anyone know where I can purchase a Rallie Health Appliance as advertised on page 71 of yesterdays programme. I need to convince the doctor I didn't drink the pub dry after yesterdays game.
  

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• Just gotta hope now -- joshfulham, Sunday, December 20, 11:43:56am (82.8.134.94)
  That everton beat birmingham so that they are still only 1 point infront of us because a win for b'mingham will put them 4 points infront of us!
  

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  • i honestly believe that regardless of that result birmingham will finish below us come may. lee bowyer cant keep scoring winners forever! (NT) -- BlaWharmy fan, Sunday, December 20, 11:47:58am (90.192.138.215)
    • Mcleish will be desperate to splash the cash in January and thus change a winning team. (NT) -- BalDrick, Sunday, December 20, 11:50:12am (86.181.68.154)

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• What a Day -- South London White, Sunday, December 20, 11:31:18am (92.40.247.160)
  What a fantastic Xmas present, last 32 of Europe, 9th in the league with a game in hand and just beaten Man U. Europe doesn't seem to be having a negative impact on our domestic form either which is a right bonus.
  
  Well done to everyone yesterday, the rapidily-improving Bobby is showing some real quality and the Hungarian Hitman is getting better and better with every match. Duff has proved a top signing and there really isn't any negatives associated with the club. I just hope we can keep Roy forever!
  
  On a different note, glad to see Hughes got the boot, I don't know how City ever expected to win anything with him in charge. To lead a team to trophies you need experience of winning them at this level, which as a manager, Hughes obviously hasn't got. It'd be a nice change to see another side dominate fotball for a while.
  

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  • Gera is in good form,it was his chasing of pointless balls which i liked. Im one for players giving their all and hes doing that so big hand for the Zoltan. Johnson was again in the boxes behind me, will he ever regain fitness? (NT) -- AF, Sunday, December 20, 11:36:30am (82.132.248.20)
  • Still need a younger version of Danny Murphy to pick the locks in case hes out injured and another Target man if David Elm is not up to the task. Slightly off topic but what ever happened to all this talk of Steve Clark and Mark Bowen being the masters of organising defences? (NT) -- W@T, Sunday, December 20, 11:38:48am (91.106.16.211)

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• Quality Journalism -- Low Tide @ Putney, Sunday, December 20, 11:30:16am (89.243.181.1)
  This bit from the Mirror made me laugh ....
  
  "Once again, the tranquility of the setting, and the nature of the executioner, belied the nature of the threat.
  
  Losing at Fulham is a little like being mugged at an art gallery. It's so civilised you don't notice the blood on the carpet".
  

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• Tactical change -- 321p, Sunday, December 20, 08:50:52am (94.7.14.117)
  
  It is widely accepted that Man U dominated the opening exchanges of the game yesterday. It looked to me that the tactics were altered after about 15mins to take advantage of the Man U formation. We seemed to shift towards a xmas tree formation with Zamora, Gera and Dempsey exploiting the gap in between the defence and midfield AND using their strength in the air to exploit the lack of Man U full backs. The amount of chances that we got from knock downs and headers was far higher than I recall in previous games and all 3 of these attackers gave Man U a torrid time for 70+mins.
  
  It is when you see direction like that from the manager and captain, you realise that we are very lucky/fortunate to have a manager with tactical nouse, as opposed to a manager who is unlucky with no tactical nouse.
  
  What a week!
  
  COYW!
  

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  • You're probably right, that's what it was, a Christmas-tree. It certainly had the effect you describe. Whether a response to early events in the match or a predetermined ploy with ongoing possibilities, seems less clear. Both interpretations earn RH brownie points anyway. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Sunday, December 20, 09:58:10am (213.162.109.12)
  • I reckon it was just Roy taking the piss. Having looked at ManU for a bit and decided that we could beat them using whatever formation we liked, he opted to give the fans a treat by going for a seasonal one for the final match before Christmas. I fully expect him to get the players to line up in an Easter Egg formation for the Liverpool match in early April. (NT) -- My Left Foot, Sunday, December 20, 11:23:54am (86.139.90.28)

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• The Best -- Andy, Sunday, December 20, 10:32:03am (213.160.109.4)
  Merry Christmas to you all!!
  
  I have been watching Fulham since 1960 and for the first time I have nothing to moan about.
  
  Roy has turned us into an entertaining side and all our players have improved under him. Baird looked awful now is quality, steady and reliable. Duff (as SSN said) is back to his Blackburn best. Zamora could now attract serious bids in January (hope not!) and looks top notch. Gera another transformation....etc etc
  
  I hope we sign one more target man to take the weight off BZ but other than that I don't think we need to buy in January.
  
  Very happy.
  

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  • TBH Baird was always a good footballer - away from full-back. Full of praise for the guy - he's never moaned about all the stick he received - and is making a very valuable contribution at DM. Great free-kick v Burnley! (NT) -- Fulham Reach, Sunday, December 20, 10:35:34am (86.13.18.10)
    • He's looked increasingly sharp, deft and mobile in his new role, scoring over the more ponderous (though still useful squad material) Greening. He seems entirely up to the pace and can spot a pass too. Should this impression be reconfirmed over the next two matches, we can start to think of him as an authentic high-quality prem midfielder, and not just a journeyman who's shown gumption. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Sunday, December 20, 10:59:34am (213.162.109.12)
      • As I said to a mate yesterday, Etuhu's going to have to work bloody hard to get his place back post-ACN (NT) -- The Doctor, Sunday, December 20, 11:12:31am (89.240.52.235)
  • never moaned? he punch then fulham favourite jim bullard on the training ground -- nickb, Sunday, December 20, 11:05:35am (93.186.20.25)
    • ... and to think that we criticised him for that at the time! (NT) -- SS, Sunday, December 20, 11:13:21am (86.147.149.125)

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• What A Week! -- Midlander, Sunday, December 20, 11:11:07am (86.154.43.134)
  Struggling to remember another such short four-days' period which has brought so much pleasure in terms of results achieved.
  

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• Dartford Crossing -- Alex_B, Sunday, December 20, 09:36:51am (94.193.239.194)
  
  I need to be at Stansted for 18:30 today to pick up my girlfriend; am coming from Worhing so would under normal circumtances leave at about 16:30.
  
  Does anyone know if there is any problems with the snow and the Dartford crossing? Should I leave considerably earlier than usual?
  

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  • I went to Stansted yesterday. Left Ewell at about 10.00am, got there at about 11.30am but took nearly two hours to get back. Not a lot of snow that way but crossing was busy getting back. Hope this helps. (NT) -- ada, Sunday, December 20, 10:12:33am (79.66.133.251)
  • Re: Dartford Crossing -- Chris, Sunday, December 20, 10:13:14am (90.219.210.252)
  • No problems with the smow in the Dartford area all gone from the roads. But you might want to give it some extra time anyway, plenty of xmas shoppers going to Lakeside and Bluewater will be in the area. It does get really busy this time of year. (NT) -- The Crayford Caveman, Sunday, December 20, 10:16:12am (94.195.32.216)
  • Thanks! (NT) -- Alex_B, Sunday, December 20, 10:33:53am (94.193.239.194)
  • really? and you didnt think of looking for travels news on the funny thing called the internet..which you were already on? -- tony, Sunday, December 20, 11:10:17am (93.186.20.27)

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• Extensive highlights (but the usual Manure-centric commentary) -- Mike H, Sunday, December 20, 12:01:08am (116.240.232.96)
  
  http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/4245691/
  

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  • Thank's for that. (NT) -- Barry@ENF, Sunday, December 20, 02:07:22am (86.140.30.47)
  • Cheers for that, but what made whoever made that think that anyone, Man U fan or otherwise, would want to see Rooney and co spoon shot after shot and hit row z? (NT) -- bob, Sunday, December 20, 11:06:46am (94.30.15.94)

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• Here it is.. -- KD, Sunday, December 20, 12:18:25am (64.135.37.56)
  
  

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  • cool - just replaced my old PC background of FFC 2 MU 0 to FFC 3 MU 0 !!! -- HC, Sunday, December 20, 02:12:50am (90.193.197.25)
    • YEP straight on the desktop (NT) -- ex, Sunday, December 20, 07:10:29am (194.46.140.59)
  • Can't wait for the next upgrade! (NT) -- 321p, Sunday, December 20, 08:27:00am (94.7.14.117)
  • facebook profile picced -- joshfulham, Sunday, December 20, 10:56:15am (82.8.134.94)

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• Telegraph's report -- Old Snitchy, Sunday, December 20, 10:30:57am (86.13.18.10)
  Have to say that this encapsulates the performance - nice read:
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/manutd/6844368/Fulham-3-Manchester-United-0-match-report.html
  

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  • like that bit about it being an abject humiliation and not a victory. did have to stick totemic in the thesaurus though!! (NT) -- oapb, Sunday, December 20, 10:43:40am (149.254.56.31)
  • and "coruscating". my guess is that this is Roys paper of choice!! (NT) -- NicW2, Sunday, December 20, 10:47:14am (79.75.211.57)
  • "We couldn’t get behind Fulham at all, their defence was very well organised." This despite a front line in the 2nd Half of Rooney-Berbatov-Owen-Valencia. They can't blame the makeshift defence for that failing. (NT) -- Severin, Sunday, December 20, 10:54:24am (91.85.179.61)

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• If you missed MOTD -- suecsw6, Sunday, December 20, 10:46:55am (94.194.131.129)
  Apologies if already posted or if it doesnt work, but I found this link to highlights from yesterday.
  http://www.footytube.com/video/fulham-manchester-united-dec19-30011
  It's not MOTD.
  

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• Whilst the board should rightly be 100% Fulham love-in for the next 8 years..... -- Andy Sayers Personal Trainer, Saturday, December 19, 11:59:50pm (60.240.61.84)
  ........Could not resist this caption competition!
  
  
  
  I'll start - "what time does this site open then?"
  

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  • I must get a new hand put on this watch (One for us oldies who remember Pledge's Pickles!) (NT) -- Jonathan Baines, Sunday, December 20, 12:02:09am (94.168.81.120)
  • 'bloody hell, is that the time, i better get down Job Centre Plus, cuz this Jobsite is shite. (NT) -- Maisey, Sunday, December 20, 01:53:55am (94.8.155.178)
  • "Where does old red nose get his watches?" (NT) -- Barry@ENF, Sunday, December 20, 02:00:20am (86.140.30.47)
  • Mierda. Que hora es? Tengo que salir ahora. (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, December 20, 02:54:50am (82.11.13.166)
  • Rafa's incomplete understanding of the English language comes back to haunt him, as he wonders why the woman he met earlier has not shown up. When he asked her, "Where shall I meet you again", he though she said "Jobsite" when in fact she said "Gobshite". (NT) -- Mike H, Sunday, December 20, 06:15:08am (116.240.233.174)
  • hilda baker and jimmy jewel JB (NT) -- ex, Sunday, December 20, 07:07:19am (194.46.140.59)
  • Where's my bloody taxi...... (NT) -- Cheggers, Sunday, December 20, 07:38:18am (94.194.22.36)
  • Hey Sammy, what time are you due on in Snow White? (NT) -- 321p, Sunday, December 20, 08:28:15am (94.7.14.117)
  • Sammy Lee: "Confucious he say " When shit hit fan maybe time for new job." (NT) -- old codger, Sunday, December 20, 08:54:22am (86.142.239.52)
  • Beam me up Scotty...Beam me up now......Scotty????? (NT) -- GCFFC, Sunday, December 20, 10:40:53am (81.157.24.7)

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• Zamora, Gera & Baird -- MJS, Saturday, December 19, 08:28:35pm (86.27.149.234)
  All 3 of these guys today were outstanding. How funny that all 3 have been subjected to the boo boys!!
  
  Was great to hear Gera Gera Gera from the stands today and never heard so much OH BOBBY ZAMORA. I hope Chris Baird realises how much we all now think of him too!!!
  
  Well done boys, great result and performance!
  

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  • Re: Zamora, Gera & Baird -- fulham, Saturday, December 19, 08:41:30pm (92.27.150.154)
  • Bob, Bobby Zamora must be the most sung song this season. I was hoarse on Thursday morning in Basel from singing it (NT) -- gj, Saturday, December 19, 09:23:26pm (86.3.246.115)
  • Point well made - maybe they would have grown the self-belief which they now show quicker if the minority of boo boys had not been so quick off the mark. Yes CB was awful at right back where he was played originally, yes Gera seemed to shirk tackles and misplace passes, yes Bobby has missed some golden scoring opportunities, but however much the frustration surely you should never boo someone wearing the Fulham shirt (NT) -- Midlander, Sunday, December 20, 10:37:17am (86.154.43.134)

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• Sunday Banker - Cottage Star - 2.35 Thurles -- YP, Sunday, December 20, 10:24:52am (213.122.92.120)
  Should be about evens - get on!!!
  

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• Sorry to spoil the mood... -- M, Sunday, December 20, 10:22:16am (87.114.107.29)
  http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5784313,00.html
  

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  • this is just lifted from the Guardian interview yesterday - nothing new here, move along (NT) -- NicW2, Sunday, December 20, 10:24:52am (79.75.211.57)

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• Great Team Performance Yesterday -- Gary, Sunday, December 20, 09:00:42am (84.252.238.4)
  But would just like to say i thought Gera was outstanding.
  

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  • There's something new going on, isn't there, of which Gera is an integral, valuable part. Those sharper about these things will be able to analyse it properly, but impressionistically it involves lots of smart moves on the diagonal. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Sunday, December 20, 09:31:22am (213.162.109.12)
    • Presumably a new formation since the injury to Johnson? (NT) -- Mike, Sunday, December 20, 09:32:31am (89.101.95.229)
      • Who, frankly, can take as long as he likes to get fit because we look absolute class at the moment. Reckon we'd have given a full-strength United a decent game yesterday. (NT) -- BalDrick, Sunday, December 20, 09:53:25am (86.177.125.223)
        • And I believe Zamora's resurgence is something to do with having to take more goalscoring responsibility when AJ is not in the team. (NT) -- Mike H, Sunday, December 20, 09:56:01am (116.240.233.174)
  • As a staunch Nevland supporter - which I remain - I too, have to say how well Gera played yesterday! There's so much good happening it's unbelievable at present - what a week. Nice focus on Murphy on MOTD - appreciated - but come on, surely Zamora's performance is worthy of equal praise. Finally, Baird keep's it tight in the background - no frills - but the backbone, that a few years back we lamented, is well & truly there. Great times - oh! & nice logo at the top! (NT) -- Fulham Reach, Sunday, December 20, 10:24:26am (86.13.18.10)

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• The classy England captain -- Dan Crawford, Sunday, December 20, 06:47:04am (212.44.37.89)
  ENGLAND football captain John Terry is SELLING private access to himself and his club through hush-hush £10,000 cash deals.
  
  The Chelsea skipper uses notorious ticket tout Tony Bruce as a fixer. On Thursday the pair took 200 £50 notes from News of the World investigators for a tour of the Premier League team's five-star training facility.
  
  Terry, 29, said his share would go to a kids' charity but insisted we keep the deal secret, adding: "If the club finds out, it's a little bit. . ."
  
  Terry took the secret £10,000 cash payment this week to lay on a behind-the-scenes tour of Chelsea's training ground.
  
  He arranged the backstage visit for an undercover News of the World team WITHOUT permission from his club's boss Carlo Ancelotti.
  
  And it was all fixed by middle-man Tony Bruce, 58 - a well-known ticket tout. Multi-millionaire Terry told our men he would give his £8,000 share of the fee to the Make A Wish charity that fixes treats for terminally ill children. The remaining £2,000 went to Bruce for his "cut."
  
  The £160,000-a-week defender hosted our three reporters, posing as rich businessmen, for more than two hours at the state-of-the-art ground in Cobham, Surrey.
  
  He gave them a full tour of the facilities and showed off star players Didier Drogba and Michael Ballack as they lounged in a Jacuzzi in their underpants.
  
  And he laid on lunch in the canteen where the £10,000 in £50 notes was handed over to Bruce in a black folder as a smiling Terry looked on. Just yards away manager Ancelotti, 50, was also dining, without a clue about the huge sum of money changing hands nearby.
  
  It was then the soccer star and the tout went to great pains to insist we keep all details of the pricey visit under our hats - for fear the club's management would find out and end Terry's private wheeler-dealing.
  
  With a grin Terry whispered: "If the club finds out, it's a little bit. . . you know."
  
  Sharp-suited Bruce - from Bromley, Kent - warned that if problems ever arose HE would take the rap and we must DENY Terry was involved.
  
  He said: "If anything ever goes wrong, then you say, 'John didn't know nothing about that.'
  
  "John just can turn round and say, 'Tony Bruce, he shouldn't be doing that.' He can deny it." Terry nodded his head and said: "Yeah."
  
  Then Bruce mentioned the money. One of our men produced the cash in a black folder and said: "Yeah, I've got 10 grand here." Bruce said: "Right, give that to me." And Terry chipped in: "Give it to Tony."
  
  A delighted Terry watched as the money was handed over. The whole deal was secretly videoed by our team and we are making it available to Chelsea and the Football Association.
  
  Terry - worth £17million according to the Sunday Times Rich List - offered to lay on THREE more similar tours of the training ground over the next few weeks.
  
  Bruce said future visits would be fine provided we came up with "the readies". Terry told our team: "Yeah, we can sort that out." Terry then again impressed on us how it was important the arrangements were kept secret from anyone else at the club.
  
  Told there would be more clients next week, Terry said: "Yeah, but you brief them that they don't speak to no one. Cos if anyone finds out, then we can't do it no more.
  
  "If you sort of brief them before, we can do as many as. . . and go through Tony."
  
  Bruce - a friend of Terry since he was a Chelsea trainee - then underlined his buddy's concern, repeating that the visits would need to be "very, very low profile". And Terry agreed: "Yeah."
  
  Our revelations are sure to anger boss Ancelotti. He will be alarmed his captain is allowing strangers access to the club's inner sanctum behind his back for money. Terry even gave an insight into tactics as the team prepared for today's match against West Ham.
  
  Thursday morning's ground visit was arranged after a two-month News of the World investigation into financial deals involving Terry. Bruce had already sorted us a £5,000 box at Wembley for an England under-21 match AND touted 11 tickets - which he bragged came from players - for Chelsea's crunch home game against Man United.
  
  Bruce originally asked £5,000 for a private meeting with the England skipper at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge ground - "as long as John's happy with the fees".
  
  But when the venue was switched to the training ground the price doubled - because Terry wanted a "little bit more" for the privileged access.
  
  We were already investigating Terry when a marketing firm to which he is linked sparked comment by sending out an email, featuring the FIFA World Cup logo, looking for commercial endorsements ahead of next year's finals.
  
  Terry was not in breach of any rules and insisted the email had been sent without his knowledge. But senior figures at the FA were embarrassed because it made the England captain look "greedy".
  
  And England boss Fabio Capello is said to be concerned that Terry is too money-orientated, particularly at a time when the Chelsea team he leads is leaking goals. The evening before our meeting Terry had skippered Chelsea in an unconvincing 2-1 win over bottom club Portsmouth.
  
  When our men arrived at Cobham at 10.30am we were asked to sign in at the main entrance as guests of 'JT' before being led up to the players' dining area. Access to the ground is strictly controlled. And reporters have been known to need 48 hours' notice to gain admittance.
  
  But our men were ushered through without any fuss. Terry, in a Chelsea training top, was buttering toast as he greeted us with warm handshakes. He smiled and said: "Help yourselves to breakfast. Do you want tea or coffee?" Thanked for sorting the trip out, Terry replied: "Yeah, no problem. Any time for Tony." At Terry's invitation we were then allowed to watch the Chelsea stars train for 90 minutes before joining him for lunch in the canteen and handing over the cash. Bruce said: "I'll have to give it to him discreetly."
  
  Terry then sat with us, chatted about the World Cup and we discussed a proposed deal where he would be an ambassador for a fake private travel service. Terry indicated he may do the work but Bruce butted in, saying: "Because of obviously John being England captain, you gotta be careful who you deal with.
  
  "If you got people out there with money to burn, I can definitely help with that. I'm that kind of guy, John, you know what I mean?" Bruce and Terry then laughed together.
  
  After lunch, Terry gave us a 20-minute tour of the luxury facilities. He bragged: "It's good to see behind the scenes." He took us to an area where team-mates, including goalie Petr Cech, were playing table tennis and then past the Jacuzzi where Ballack and Drogba were half-naked in their underpants. Then Terry sought to impress his high-rolling guests by going into a massage room where a sparsely-clad Joe Cole was receiving treatment.
  
  In the boot room we saw young apprentices cleaning the star players' boots.
  
  Terry then gave us three Chelsea team shirts and signed each one. Joking about the money we were paying, Bruce quipped: "You putting your account details on there, aren't you, John?" The player just laughed.
  
  As we left Bruce offered more visits to Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal and Tottenham, naming two high-profile figures who could help lay them on.
  
  http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/647166/TERRYS-ALL-SOLD-John-Terry-in-secret-cash-scandal.html
  

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  • I love him.....(of course, by "love" I actually mean hate with a passion..... I wouldn't give him the steam off my piss.....) (NT) -- Cheggers, Sunday, December 20, 07:39:21am (94.194.22.36)
  • He is 100% thick. No class, no morals, no idea! (NT) -- 321p, Sunday, December 20, 08:37:37am (94.7.14.117)
  • Terry being England captain is a national disgrace. (NT) -- RB, Sunday, December 20, 09:03:17am (92.27.205.252)
  • Sir Bobby Moore must be spinning in his grave (NT) -- F.L.A.K.E.S, Sunday, December 20, 10:19:59am (81.96.14.170)

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• my dilemma -- NicW2, Sunday, December 20, 10:11:37am (79.75.211.57)
  so, clearly, we are having nothing short of a phenomenal season, i didnt think anything could top The Great Escape, then last season happened - and now this! Howqever, wins like yesterday find me drinking my own bodyweight in alcohol following the final whistle. And wins like yesterday are becoming a bit more common, so Im drinking too much too often. I obviously dont want us to take it as routine that we will win a game (a la the plastic manc who looked a bit unsure of what to do with themselves afterwards yesterday)- but I dont think my liver could take more of this.....!
  
  what a nice dilemma to be in ....COY MIGHTY W's!!!
  

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  • Yep, I seem to be drinking more too, great isn't it? (NT) -- BalDrick, Sunday, December 20, 10:14:48am (86.177.125.223)

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• This place is far to happy for TIFF -- HE, Sunday, December 20, 02:00:41am (86.132.121.139)
  Surely there is something to moan about?
  

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  • BZ didn't get a hat trick. He'll never amount to anything, I tell ya. (NT) -- NHRevsFan, Sunday, December 20, 02:36:31am (65.175.210.187)
  • Strictly Come Dancing getting more build-up coverage than a World Cup Final.(and I didn`t watch it, I swear on Sir Roy`s life). (NT) -- theresonlyonesteviemilton, Sunday, December 20, 08:49:03am (83.45.133.51)
  • Re: This place is far to happy for TIFF (NT) -- jak - it was too cold ! !, Sunday, December 20, 10:08:27am (217.171.129.70)

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• Watching The BBC Interview With Roy -- Pete Hingle, Sunday, December 20, 09:59:21am (90.209.190.21)
  I know it's been said many, many times. He is a class act. Reminds me so much of Alec Stock, at times, just his demeanour. How lucky we are and long may it continue, however, there is always that nagging doubt, that if a bigger club wanted him, we would lose him.
  
  Although he is perfectly suited to Fulham, I would hate to think of all that hard work being undone by a bigger club coming in and poaching him, GIVE HIM A NEW CONTRACT!
  
  Merry Kissmas to each and everyone of you.
  

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• How does that song go...? -- Longshanks, Sunday, December 20, 09:54:54am (94.170.149.167)
  'Champions of England, Champions of Europe'? :0)
  
  Seriously though;
  
  Where are we going to put Hodgson's statue?
  

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  • I liked our version in Basel more. Pissed up in England, pissed up in Europe. (NT) -- Liam, Sunday, December 20, 09:57:58am (86.157.213.60)

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• Attn padmac -- Doodles, Sunday, December 20, 09:43:40am (90.208.221.209)
  Thanks for the message below. Predictions for today are g) 1-0, h) 0-1, i) 1-2, j) 1-1
  

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• Match of the Day -- Flatty, Sunday, December 20, 08:47:02am (77.92.65.178)
  While Alan Hansen was quite positive about our performance, how could he twice name Dempsey when it was Gera he was referring to? It must be because they look so similar.
  
  How much of our licence money do the producers wallow in every year? And of course, the Blackburn twat had nothing to say.
  
  Oh well, poor old ManUre and their sick list...........tell us about it.
  

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  • When you listen to SAF in his press conference on Friday, it sounded like he had almost given the game up, especially when referring to the fact that we can afford to rest 5 players and still qualify playing away in Europe (NT) -- 321p, Sunday, December 20, 08:52:42am (94.7.14.117)
    • Could be right. In one press conference he referred to last season’s game at the Cottage and said that the post match analysis was very revealing. I think he was trying to out-think Roy – I also think he’s not capable. How blessed are we? (NT) -- Flatty, Sunday, December 20, 09:30:31am (77.92.65.178)

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• Today's Observer -- Severin, Sunday, December 20, 09:28:05am (91.85.179.61)
  Headline: LONDON MAULING
  
  And team of the day (made up from fans' player ratings) is the entire Fulham team.
  

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• RIP Jim Norton -- Jim©, Saturday, December 19, 10:23:09pm (90.213.17.237)
  Mixed emotions today as my namesake and grandad Jim Norton passed away, at a ripe old 89!
  
  He started going to the Cottage in the 30's, and is repsonsible for my dad, me and my son and nephew becoming staunch fans.
  
  He was a real regular up till the mid eighties, home and away, but has since always kept in touch with the games/results.
  
  He heard the score before he passed away. He really would have been made up!
  
  RIP Grandad.
  

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  • sorry to hear mate (NT) -- Lork, Saturday, December 19, 10:29:34pm (82.44.211.75)
  • Sorry to hear that jim, fair play to him for pointing your lot in the right direction. R.I.P (NT) -- craig, west drayton, Saturday, December 19, 10:30:32pm (86.169.241.132)
  • Terrible news. My condolences to you and yours. (NT) -- The Doctor, Saturday, December 19, 10:34:30pm (78.146.237.178)
  • Sorry to hear your news Jim. I bet your grandad was happy knowing that the love and passion lives on through you. RIP. (NT) -- Barry E, Saturday, December 19, 11:27:14pm (82.68.230.222)
  • RIP Jim (NT) -- American Mike, Saturday, December 19, 11:39:38pm (86.151.204.68)
  • At least he got to see us at the top of our game. My condolences Jim. (NT) -- Andy Sayers Personal Trainer, Saturday, December 19, 11:56:29pm (60.240.61.84)
  • sorry to hear your sad news -- HC, Saturday, December 19, 11:58:53pm (90.193.197.25)
  • Sad news, RIP Jim Norton (NT) -- Matt, Sunday, December 20, 12:02:25am (90.192.32.29)
  • RIP Jim, Im going through something similar myself, my Nan whose 89 as well and the last of her generation of Fulham supporters is very unwell, the result yesterday though cheered her up no end (NT) -- Jarvis, Sunday, December 20, 09:17:57am (86.179.171.252)

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• MotD -- Robbo, Saturday, December 19, 11:45:31pm (86.166.60.190)
  Is in anyone else disollusioned, by this poor coverage and continual blatant favouritism shown by the Beeb. As much as the Hughes saga is a worthy story, I hardly feel the city game was worth showing first, which subsequently meant our own coverage was sinificantly reduced, despite his being our best collective performance for many a year. Another point on the subject, is that the post match analysis was completley focused on the critiscism of MU and their reasons for loosing as oppose to admiring the spectacular display put on by the Cottagers.
  
  I suppose this is what being a Fulham fan is all about though. The fact that after years of poor squads and performances we can finally gain success without having to 'buy' our way to get there and yet there is no acknowledgment. Ah well, we'll be having the last laugh when that Europa trophy is lifted.
  
  Rant over. Beeb get a grip. FFC fans keep celebrating!
  

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  • To be fair, the usually Fulham-hating and ManU-loving Sky Sports gave us so much credit for the win. Especially Paul Merson - even though I don't really rate him as a pundit, he was pretty spot on with his assessment of the sides. (NT) -- Nick W, Saturday, December 19, 11:49:03pm (92.4.3.126)
  • BBC news just before MOTD managed to show the result as Manchester United 2 Fulham 0. Funny as I thought we were at home. (NT) -- Matt, Saturday, December 19, 11:52:02pm (90.192.32.29)
  • to be fair Sky also had the Citeh v Sunderland game on as their main 'game of the day' - also they had the very annoying Trevor Francis co-commentating who gave us grudging praise & talked up Man U whenever he got half a chance. -- HC, Saturday, December 19, 11:55:19pm (90.193.197.25)
    • Im glad someone else noticed that, thought I was being paranoid, bloody Francis will never praise us properly, even the Gera volley in the 1st half was more about the save from the keeper than the build up (NT) -- Jarvis, Sunday, December 20, 09:13:19am (86.179.171.252)
  • You might even take it as compliment that our result was not seen top headline-worthy. Or to put it another way, not the kind of thing you'd need to make a tee-shirt to commemorate. Or to put it yet another way, this was not our cup final. It does feel a bit strange, but we are now one of the best teams in the land on a consistent basis and perceived as such. The giant-killing angle no longer applies. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Sunday, December 20, 12:06:06am (213.162.109.12)
  • I thought that they spent quite a bit of time praising Danny Murphy (ex Liverpool) but the clips they did show made me realise how influential he was in an excellent overall team performance. However, despite the Bookie's odds on the game, I was pretty confident that providied we kept up the work rate that we have shown in so many games this season we would win quite comfortably. From his after match interview, clearly Roy felt the same. As for our best team performance, I must admit last season's result was even more outstanding given that the Utd team were top of the league and consisted of Van der Sar; O'Shea (Tevez 70), Ferdinand, Evans, Evra; Fletcher, Scholes, Giggs, Park; Ronaldo, Berbatov (Rooney 46) (NT) -- Jimbo, Sunday, December 20, 12:07:06am (92.1.90.106)
  • No I think you are over sensitive. Man Utd were on 2nd which makes a change. (NT) -- Senor Cohen, Sunday, December 20, 12:13:20am (86.21.231.134)
  • to be fair... there was 7 goals in the City game.. (NT) -- FF, Sunday, December 20, 01:16:32am (81.100.187.229)

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• Today's crowd -- 321p, Saturday, December 19, 11:24:23pm (94.7.14.117)
  
  Equalled the record attendance in the current stadium configuration.... somebody must be dusting the CAD drawings down soon...
  

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  • One thing I'd like to see in the summer would be plans to add 2k onto the capacity. We definitely need it. (NT) -- HBB, Saturday, December 19, 11:36:09pm (195.171.92.2)
    • Only when we play Man Ure ! They must have had 9,000 inside the stadium today ! -- Jay Block, Saturday, December 19, 11:40:48pm (86.168.106.76)
  • A friend of mine whose brother works for Harrods in the property department seems convinced the expansion work will be carried out this summer. (NT) -- Matt, Saturday, December 19, 11:42:14pm (90.192.32.29)
    • Thought we had planning permission for new corporate suites in the JH and new permanent structure with restaurant facilities to be added to the Hammersmith End- not sure if either of those will help capacity. We need a new stand on the Riverside and new permanent stand at the Putney End, claim back some of the park and new turnstiles directly into the park that will allow better segregation for home/ away fans. (NT) -- HBB, Saturday, December 19, 11:50:32pm (195.171.92.2)
      • Think the plans also include removing the boxes at the back of the Riverside and replacing them with seats as well as reprofiling the Hammersmith end roof (taking the Apex out and increasing the height at the back) which will allow for more seats at the back. (NT) -- Matt, Saturday, December 19, 11:58:27pm (90.192.32.29)
        • Work should increase capacity by around 3000, have asked my friend to try to find out more. (NT) -- Matt, Sunday, December 20, 12:00:49am (90.192.32.29)
          • Cheers Matt- additional 3k would be great and get us to 28,000. (NT) -- HBB, Sunday, December 20, 12:05:30am (195.171.92.2)
  • Claim back some of the park? (NT) -- in which war did we lose some of the park?, Sunday, December 20, 12:05:33am (80.41.107.53)
    • I think I agree with you, if you mean that the park belongs to the people of Fulham - it never has belonged to the football club (or Mr Fayed) and hopefully never will. (NT) -- Frank Bacon, Sunday, December 20, 12:23:16am (86.25.249.183)
      • If we could get turnstile access from the park, then we could increase capacity more easily. The access gates that we have agreement for ( with the accompanying sweetners),will still help with that. (NT) -- Matt, Sunday, December 20, 12:35:19am (90.192.32.29)
        • Didn't that agreement relate to the long-abandoned spaceship plan? Outside that context, how it would work for night matches when park is closed? As for actually expanding into the park, that's surely a non-starter at ground level. Conceivably a new roof might be allowed to project . Anything else probably a fantasy without any `rights' to it, but rather the reverse. (NT) -- b+w geezer, Sunday, December 20, 09:08:15am (213.162.109.12)

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• Well done Bobby Z. Great performance today. -- Wilkkkee, Sunday, December 20, 01:20:54am (137.186.175.48)
  BZ, a man playing with a tremendous amount of confidence. A great strike for his goal and the setup for DD's goal, pure class. Had Gera powered his shot in the first half instead of the "side foot" it would have been another class layoff from BZ.
  A little quote from Soccernet which sums it up:
  
  Needing a third goal to kill-off United, who were showing tentative signs of a fightback, Duff obliged in the 75th minute.
  
  The visitors failed to clear their lines, allowing the BRILLIANT Zamora to set-up Duff who smashed the ball home from 15 yards out.
  
  Fantastic day to be a Fulham supporter and great performances for every Fulham player on the pitch today.
  Only 12pts to safety and its not even Christmas yet!!!. Does it get any better?
  
  Delirious Fulham fans chanted "we want four, we want four'' and Zamora would have given it to them had Kuszczak not made a superb late save.
  

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  • Perhaps we should be actually thanking the idiot who was in the stand who was calling Zamora all sorts of pond-life - it has now galvanized his efforts, to bring his play up to a different level. He now moves the ball on far quicker, and does not just "hold the ball up", which in itself is counter productive to attacking movements required to cut into a defence. Let us all hope he continues in the same form - it is not all down to his lack of goals he was failing - it was his slowness in moving the ball on to his fellow attackers. (NT) -- D.A., Sunday, December 20, 08:52:54am (78.146.72.95)
    • Were you that idiot by any chance DA, you dont seem to have let it go about Bobby (NT) -- Jarvis, Sunday, December 20, 09:03:37am (86.179.171.252)

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• Benetiz -- 321p, Sunday, December 20, 08:32:44am (94.7.14.117)
  
  Can I suggest to the Liverpool board that he watches some of Roy Hodgson's interviews. He clearly has no class and is now behaving like a spoilt brat
  

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• View From Toronto -- Number Six, Saturday, December 19, 05:34:24pm (99.226.197.200)
  Quite possibly our most dominant performance since that win at Old Trafford in 03/04. Sure, we've had bigger wins against smaller teams but we've never ever come that close to treating a big 4 side with such contempt. Unfortunately, I was watching that fat cnut Pat Dolan on Setanta Ireland commenting on how poor United were without a single reference to how well we played. A great shame of a fat git of a pundit who makes me vomit at times....
  
  The strangest aspect of this game? How often did you hear Rooney and Owen mentioned over the 90 minutes. I had forgotten they were on the field until midway through the second half. That's how dominant we were.
  
  I will watch the game again tonight and really savour it. For you Wilkee, I actually did predict a third but my wife told me not to post it for fear of jinxing things.
  
  Oh yes.... to all FFC fans over the world
  
  MERRY CHRISTMAS.......
  

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  • Pat Dolan is a muppet. (NT) -- Mike, Saturday, December 19, 05:40:33pm (89.101.95.229)
  • Harsh on rooney; their best player by a country mile; the rest wouldn't get in our team at the moment. (NT) -- RBT, Saturday, December 19, 06:48:07pm (89.240.201.248)
  • I agree, we treated Man Utd with CONTEMPT today. Shows how much we have come when we win like that. (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, December 20, 02:21:54am (82.11.13.166)
  • Fat Pat knows to keep a Manure slant on it for the vast majority of glory hunting Irish (much like the English but more so). (NT) -- ex, Sunday, December 20, 06:24:24am (194.46.140.59)

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• Hodgson word watch -- JoeT, Sunday, December 20, 12:39:31am (82.11.13.166)
  Roy talking about the calls for Zamora call up for England
  
  'it came about through an answer to a very NUANCED question'
  
  nuance  
  
  S1. a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
  
  2. a very slight difference or variation in color or tone.
  
  Origin:
  1775–85; < F: shade, hue, equiv. to nu(er) to shade (lit., to cloud < VL *nûbâre, deriv. of *nûba, for L nûbçs cloud) + -ance -ance
  
  Related forms:
  
  nuanced, adjective
  
  Synonyms:
  1. subtlety, nicety, hint, refinement.
  

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  • You beat me to it by a minute, but it would be churlish of me to complain, having now been inculcated in Roy's palpably gentlemanly view of the world.. Good one. (NT) -- Mike H, Sunday, December 20, 01:03:27am (116.240.232.96)
    • Sorry to do a little tail-twisting, but I cannot imagine Roy saying "palpably gentlemanly". (NT) -- Barry@ENF, Sunday, December 20, 01:21:46am (86.140.30.47)
      • Now you are being churlish (NT) -- Travelex, Sunday, December 20, 05:21:03am (84.92.131.187)

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• Quote from Alex Ferguson -- JoeT, Sunday, December 20, 03:40:58am (82.11.13.166)
  You don't get to hear too many 'we were rubbish really' comments from Fergie but this one must be savoured.
  
  The referee made a poor decision for the third goal but by then I think it was very difficult for us. We couldn’t get behind Fulham at all, they defended very well, they were organised.... it was a difficult day for us really
  

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• Let`s not forget Toni Kallio -- theresonlyonesteviemilton, Sunday, December 20, 12:30:17am (83.45.133.51)
  
  Pounced on a ball for Sheff Utd and put in a great run into QPR`soles box to leave Cresswell with a sitter for the equaliser and completely ruin their day.
  
  Another Fulham sprinkle of magic.
  

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  • I admire your healthy hatred of QPR on a day like this! (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, December 20, 02:57:12am (82.11.13.166)

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• has anybody else noticed that we are a bloody good these days -- mojo, Saturday, December 19, 11:20:54pm (91.104.59.210)
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• Top Pic - Look at the eyes..... -- Craven, Saturday, December 19, 09:05:02pm (94.195.23.70)
  
  

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  • There is envy there. ENVY I tell you. -- Airfix, Saturday, December 19, 09:11:02pm (87.114.68.181)
  • "here we go again!" (NT) -- Wayne Rooney, Saturday, December 19, 09:12:05pm (94.7.14.117)
  • "He taught me everything I know ..... He's still doing it ... but we can't ! ... What's his secret ? (NT) -- Ross!, Saturday, December 19, 09:24:06pm (92.4.29.184)
  • ''Ill tell you Michael, hes got more chance of going to South Africa then you...'' (NT) -- The Babbler, Saturday, December 19, 09:33:40pm (94.194.21.233)
  • It wouldn't surprise me if Danny called Owen a traitor (for joining them) as he walked past! He was obviously pleased to silence the Man Utd crowd. (NT) -- Arfa Mo, Saturday, December 19, 10:20:22pm (86.153.10.53)
  • And Danny did a little 'sssshhhh' towards the away supporters, I bet he couldn't resist it. (NT) -- C, Saturday, December 19, 11:40:23pm (86.160.112.125)
  • That was great that Danny scored against them. I love to see those Mancs wound up. I liked it when we sang 'can we play you every week' but would have loved to have sung ;so fcuking easy, this is so fcuking easy' in a Manc accent. Don't know if they would have got the irony. (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, December 20, 02:45:48am (82.11.13.166)

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• Roy -- HVK, Sunday, December 20, 02:45:05am (77.100.85.77)
  whats all this i hear about a manager of the month curse??...two in a row for Sir Roy maybe!!
  

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• SO HAPPY!!! -- rich, Saturday, December 19, 07:46:27pm (24.20.20.164)
  Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, Roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy, roy roy roy,
  

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  • roy roy roy! (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, December 20, 02:28:32am (82.11.13.166)

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• What have Zamora and Saha got in common? -- W@T, Saturday, December 19, 06:06:01pm (91.104.21.2)
  ??? ????'? ????? ????
  

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  • They both scored the second goal in 3 against united? (NT) -- AaB, Saturday, December 19, 06:18:09pm (87.194.250.111)
  • scored in 3 consecutive league games? (NT) -- p, Saturday, December 19, 06:26:56pm (92.40.129.2)
  • they play with both feet (NT) -- tariqo73, Saturday, December 19, 06:41:14pm (92.40.156.189)
  • Think Goals and Jesus' birthday (NT) -- W@T, Saturday, December 19, 06:53:36pm (91.104.21.2)
    • They've both scored and also sent at least one Christmas card in their life? (NT) -- rich, Saturday, December 19, 07:37:10pm (24.20.20.164)
  • they both get crucified on here? (NT) -- p, Saturday, December 19, 07:58:46pm (92.40.129.2)
  • Both had double figures goal tally before Xmas? (NT) -- JoeT, Sunday, December 20, 02:24:24am (82.11.13.166)

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• Time for a very loud change. -- Delboy, Saturday, December 19, 08:20:09pm (92.1.90.106)
  
  We were listening last Saturday to some ‘presenter’ on Talksport, who I believe is a Spuds fan, commenting that Roy’s view about Zamora, possibly, being able to play the ‘Heskey’ role for England was the best joke he had heard in a very long time. He went on to sing the Spuds fans ‘When you’re sitting in Row Z chant ….’
  
  Well, I wonder what he is thinking now, just seven days later.
  
  Maybe, we should re-script that chant along the lines of:-
  
  “When the ball’s in the net, it’s a very safe bet, its Zamora”.
  
  To borrow a famous quote from a former Fulham manager, "I would just luv it if we beat Spuds" and it would be so much better if Bobby scored the winning goal!
  

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  • And one of our very own last week who scoffed at my comment about BZ being worthy of an England pace (NT) -- Balti, Sunday, December 20, 02:03:24am (90.192.57.85)

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• Zamora to get on the score sheet in a victory against spuds and to pair with Rooney in SA. -- LD, Saturday, December 19, 09:01:52pm (166.205.130.175)
  This would make me very happy due to the fact Crouch chose to play for a team that finished behind us in the league last year and he would have been inserted straight into our starting XI. Also because Crouch is the current #2 target man for Capello.
  
  A guaranteed starting spot in Europe with little Fulham or fight it out with 4 other quality strikers at spuds with 'arry...hmmm. We'll choose for you, BOBBY!!!
  

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  • Crouch is not fit to wipe Zamora's A**e. He is not an England standard player. (NT) -- Balti, Sunday, December 20, 01:59:29am (90.192.57.85)

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• The express links us to Heskey, Beckford, Anton Ferdinand and Adam Llanna '' who Hodgson sees as a succesor to Murphy'' -- Mike, Sunday, December 20, 12:20:38am (213.233.144.107)
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  • Heskey line laughable, Grayson unlikely to sell star player before promotion is secured. I wouldn't be too surprised if Lallana came. (NT) -- Pat, Sunday, December 20, 12:26:51am (114.76.153.194)
  • NOTW suggests that we're after Benni McCarthy (NT) -- Nick W, Sunday, December 20, 12:30:07am (92.4.3.126)
    • Benni! Yes please! (NT) -- Kyle (the proud saffer!), Sunday, December 20, 01:53:32am (82.132.138.156)
  • Llanna is on fire for Southampton - would really piss my ex off if we took him - go get him Roy! (NT) -- Nick, Sunday, December 20, 12:33:14am (90.202.140.99)

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• No wonder United's fans were jumping around at the end... -- DeL, Saturday, December 19, 07:03:59pm (86.133.10.139)
  
  .....It must have been minus 3 on the banks of the Thames today.
  

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  • Singing about Citeh to an Inspiral Carpets tune for about 15 minutes - gave me earache in Riverside block Z! (NT) -- All you need is Roy, Saturday, December 19, 07:52:44pm (92.2.8.94)
    • Enjoyed 'United calypso' though! They can't half sing, but weird thing is half the time it doesn't seem relevant to what their team are doing on the pitch, almost as if the game is secondary to the (actual) songsheets! (NT) -- All you need is Roy, Saturday, December 19, 08:20:55pm (92.2.8.94)
  • Like our European opponents recently...like a record playing regardless of what's actually going on (NT) -- C, Saturday, December 19, 11:20:10pm (86.160.112.125)
  • Re: No wonder United's fans were jumping around at the end... -- aritifical intelligents, Sunday, December 20, 01:20:52am (92.1.161.28)

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• Today -- HC, Saturday, December 19, 08:34:07pm (90.193.197.25)
  What a joy it was to behold ... not matter what BS we'll all here by way of excuses about Man yoo's defence being decimated. Their 1st choice midfielders & strikers were pretty much in evidence though & goign forward they barely bothered us all afternoon.
  
  As a big critic last season of Zamora I will happily say that this year - especially over the last dozen games or so he's looked a different player. He's takign up dangerous positions in the box which he never did before & it's no co-incidence that the goals are coming with that added vital ingredient of confidence. He's top drawer right now & long may it continue.
  
  Duff ... well what can I say ... shear quality. £4 million quid well spent.
  
  Great to see Murph back - cracking steal from ginger nut & lovely finish.
  
  The whole defence - especially the keeper & Hughes/Hangeland - the bedrock of our success over the past 2 seasons. They just know each others game so well now & I wouldn't swap our keeper + central defence combo for any other in the premiership. It shows the value of continuity - not only at managerial level but with players bonding & developing an understanding. Man shitty - you should take note.
  
  Dempsey has grown into a key figure for us over the past couple of years & even the much maligned Zoltan Gera has come on leaps & bounds over the past month or two.
  
  Special praise today - although he may have to fight it out for MOM with Duff & Zamora ... goes to Chris Baird who IMO was immense. Probably the best game I've seen him play in a Fulham shirt. From a 3rd rate right back, to a half decent centre back & now probably looking the best defensive midfielder at the club. This is (IMO) his best position ahead of centre back. He won everything in midfield, broke up play, gave it simple & took up intelligent positions, absolutely superb performance by CB.
  
  All of the above is great testament to our esteemed manager (get that new contract signed Roy!).
  
  COYSW!!!!
  

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  • Chris Baird was my MoM too - indeed, he could be player of the season so far....... (NT) -- Cheggers, Saturday, December 19, 08:36:08pm (94.194.22.36)
  • I'm still speechless, I wonder if it will ever get better than this.? Not a problem for me really . I'd love to see that FA cup win before the grim reaper, but won't complain after this week's great endeavors. (NT) -- CB, Saturday, December 19, 09:04:24pm (86.148.158.193)
  • HC from being Baiirds biggest detractor you are now converted took some balls to admit to that. Baird is,without doubt ,the best holding player on our books - and by a distance - he is also the best reader of the game - and I include Murphy in that (NT) -- george, Saturday, December 19, 09:45:18pm (86.143.208.60)
    • george at that point I hadn't seen him play holding midfield - only right back. He was a woeful right back & most will agree. Defensive mid he's been superb & that's what I base my appraisal on. -- HC, Saturday, December 19, 10:15:29pm (90.193.197.25)
  • Gera my man of the match (NT) -- 1962 supporter, Saturday, December 19, 09:54:38pm (86.153.132.161)
  • HC, Zamora always took up dangerous positions, it's why he got so much stick, he missed so many gilt edged chances, now with confidence he is scoring them. Maybe a note to us lot, GET BEHIND EVERY MAN WHO WEARS A FULHAM SHIRT, it might just help them (NT) -- Tp, Saturday, December 19, 10:27:54pm (94.193.216.115)
    • Agree 100%. Also you may as well call Baird a 3rd rate striker because neither that nor right back is his position. (NT) -- Barry@ENF, Saturday, December 19, 11:36:54pm (213.52.216.196)
      • Tp - Honestly thought that whilst BZ missed many he often shyed away from running into dangerous areas when his confidence was shot, his movement is MUCH better now IMO. Barry - the simple fact is that Baird was signed by Sanchez as a right back (not his fault I know) I thought he did well at centre back, but has been outstanding in the holding midfield role. -- HC, Saturday, December 19, 11:44:17pm (90.193.197.25)
        • I am sure outstanding is the right word. Baird reminds me a little of Albert or Sahnoun in the time he has on the ball because of his reading of the game. What prompted me to post the first reply was the distinct feeling that when some of our players have previously endured dreadful and long-lasting flack, they still have barbed comments wrapped up with subsequent praise. (NT) -- Barry@ENF, Sunday, December 20, 01:19:28am (86.140.30.47)

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• Message for Doodles -- padmac, Sunday, December 20, 12:50:25am (80.177.172.197)
  Your Beat Lawro prediction is one match short for the Sunday games. You can repost the last four matches if you want.
  

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• Darren Pratley -- Jesus, Sunday, December 20, 12:12:26am (86.3.114.81)
  Scored twice for Swansea today, turning into quite a player
  

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• A word for -- gj, Saturday, December 19, 09:27:40pm (86.3.246.115)
  Mr Ray "Fulham" Lewington.
  I'd love it if we had a song for him.
  
  5 years time, move Sir Roy upstairs and let Lew manage the club again
  

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  • hope that was a joke ? (NT) -- John, Saturday, December 19, 09:29:01pm (90.204.250.136)
  • No No No ! he'll only ever be a no2! history will tell you! (NT) -- 1962 supporter, Saturday, December 19, 09:31:31pm (86.153.132.161)
  • May be letting sentiment rule re him being manager again- but would be great if he got shown more appreciation. I still struggle to get over the chants of 'Keano' to the totally inept Steve Kean. Also shouldn't get Mike Kelly- does a great job as goalkeeping coach and is Roy's left hand man as Assistant Manager. (NT) -- HBB, Saturday, December 19, 09:32:33pm (195.171.92.2)
  • Lewi Lewi Lewington Lewington Lewi Lewi Lewington Lewi Lewington repeat ....... (NT) -- Alan C, Saturday, December 19, 09:45:49pm (81.106.184.115)
  • Did you realise Steve Kean is now on the Blackburn coaching staff? Unbelievable! (NT) -- Bugaloo's Dad, Saturday, December 19, 10:20:49pm (78.146.203.145)
  • i know i love alot of people tonight but i honestly love ray lew. he is fulham through and through. him at man city the season of the great escape summed up him and how he feels about our club to a tee. i love him (NT) -- oapb, Saturday, December 19, 11:16:46pm (149.254.56.16)
    • I love him too. (NT) -- theresonlyonesteviemilton, Saturday, December 19, 11:26:48pm (83.45.133.51)
  • and me, I loved him as a player as he never gave up (or took prisoners!) and he's one of us. (NT) -- C, Saturday, December 19, 11:39:08pm (86.160.112.125)
  • But his Children were allowed to run riot in the executive bars, (NT) -- Harold Romer , Riverside Suite, Sunday, December 20, 12:12:15am (80.41.107.53)

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• We are favourites to sign Benni McCharty in January according to the Notw. Any thoughts on him? Reminds me a bit of Nevland, a clinical finisher. -- Mike, Saturday, December 19, 11:51:25pm (213.233.144.105)
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  • Still a good player but i think the next bigish money striker needs to be undr 26. (NT) -- pat', Saturday, December 19, 11:55:37pm (114.76.153.194)
  • hope we're not looking to pay much. Maybe he's coming to the end of his contract & is up for grabs cheaply - but as is the case sadly with ETG, there's not too much more mileage in a 32 year old forward. -- HC, Saturday, December 19, 11:57:46pm (90.193.197.25)
  • Who was the Polish forward we were linked with in the summer but didn't sign cos they said the paper work didn't go through in time? (NT) -- HBB, Saturday, December 19, 11:59:19pm (195.171.92.2)
    • Pawel Brozek (NT) -- Mike, Sunday, December 20, 12:05:16am (213.233.144.105)

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• Duff's goal -- bantsil, Saturday, December 19, 08:50:38pm (80.177.172.197)
  I see Ferguson is blaming the referee for our 3rd goal on skysports.com. I know what is he is like, but even so I didn't see anything controversial about it at all. Can anyone enlighten me?
  

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  • wasn't he moaning about Duff going down too easily for a freekick that lead to the goal? (Which is bolox) -- HC, Saturday, December 19, 09:01:44pm (90.193.197.25)
    • I thought he was complaining that Duff was taking too long to get up after the tackle (NT) -- bob, Saturday, December 19, 09:17:30pm (94.30.15.94)
    • and of course Valencia didn't drop at the first opportunity (NT) -- 321p, Saturday, December 19, 10:24:31pm (94.7.14.117)
  • Yes, the ref giving a fairly soft free kick against Andersson by the half way line was clearly going to lead to a 3 re goal (NT) -- Matt, Saturday, December 19, 11:49:26pm (90.192.32.29)

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• Not A Full Strength United -- SD, Saturday, December 19, 07:04:54pm (82.43.152.117)
  It's easy to forget that it wasn't a full strength United today. They were, after all, without Graham Poll, Mark Halsey and Steve Bennet to name just three.
  

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  • Haha. Good one.. (NT) -- Muppet, Saturday, December 19, 07:06:49pm (78.144.204.2)
  • And they had a tough mid-week game. Oh no, that was us! (NT) -- Severin, Saturday, December 19, 07:20:55pm (91.85.165.6)
  • Also Giggs was out with a calf strain from when he walked up the steps to collect his award last Sunday. (NT) -- rich, Saturday, December 19, 07:32:05pm (24.20.20.164)
  • And the changing room was too small, they couldn't fit all the ego's in (NT) -- Senor Cohen, Saturday, December 19, 07:45:58pm (86.21.231.134)
  • Very good ! (NT) -- Cardboardrobots, Saturday, December 19, 07:48:42pm (78.32.103.72)
  • So what? "Not full strength" explains a draw, or losing 1-0 or 2-1. Losing 3-0 is crap. We'd be complaining if we lost 3-0 at Old Trafford to a full strength Man U side, wouldn't we?? For ManU, the lost goals differential may almost be worse than the dropped points (NT) -- NHRevsFan, Saturday, December 19, 10:53:56pm (65.175.210.187)
    • Whoooosh !! Re read it matey ! (NT) -- I just don't get sarcasm, Saturday, December 19, 11:46:11pm (91.104.51.37)

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• My only concern ! -- Jay Block, Saturday, December 19, 11:02:51pm (86.168.106.76)
  When Bobby came off he looked in a hell of a lot of pain , there seemed to be a lot of concern over his right knee when he got to the bench , hope he`s ok for Boxing Day !
  He did the work of 2 men today and I just hope in january that we can add at least one more striker to the squad to help carry some of the burden !
  "" Super,super Bob , Super,super Bob ,Super,super Bob , Super Bob Zamora ""
  

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  • apparently Stoke are trying to offload Beattie.... (NT) -- 321p, Saturday, December 19, 11:18:04pm (94.7.14.117)
    • Robbie Keane anyone ???? -- Jay Block, Saturday, December 19, 11:36:25pm (86.168.106.76)
  • too many injuries ,, and very inconsistent,, From a buzz I'vr heard- Rh will have some big money to spend on a couple of forwards due to aj persistent niggling injuries,,maf apparently very satisfied with the teams efforts. but as i said only a buzz, (NT) -- mcb, Saturday, December 19, 11:34:30pm (90.192.37.206)
    • I think a big difference with both Roy and Alistair Mackintosh as Chief Exec, Mo trusts them to spend his money wisely. That can only help us with signing any new players. Personally I wouldn't be overly concerned if we didn't sign anyone in January but I'm pretty sure we will see two or three new additions and perhaps a few that are currently nowhere near the first team move on. (NT) -- HBB, Saturday, December 19, 11:40:52pm (195.171.92.2)

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• Manchester United -- Mupet, Saturday, December 19, 09:54:04pm (78.144.204.2)
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  • Benny McCharty -- mike, Saturday, December 19, 11:33:11pm (213.233.144.108)

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• God, I love you Fulham!!!!! -- Hazel, Saturday, December 19, 11:21:21pm (92.28.180.131)
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  • My feelings exactly,I love them, every one of them, that was simply one of the best performances by a Fulham team I have ever seen, I'm still stunned. And happy. (NT) -- C, Saturday, December 19, 11:23:58pm (86.160.112.125)

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• Rubbish Fulham.... -- The Doctor, Saturday, December 19, 10:31:37pm (78.146.237.178)
  I bet the club won't get the DVD out before Christmas. Pathetic. Hodgson should be sacked for this shameful performance
  

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• man utds mike phelan said the 3 -0 scorline was hard to stomach, i thought it went down a fking teat. -- craig west drayton., Saturday, December 19, 10:09:30pm (86.169.241.132)
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  • Funny that, I was able to digest it very well ..... (NT) -- Ross!, Saturday, December 19, 10:13:26pm (92.4.29.184)

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• A honest question -- mcb, Saturday, December 19, 09:51:43pm (90.192.37.206)
  
  
  After watching zamora reduce the last 3 teams defences to nervous wrecks,and his previous honest and skilful contributions to roys side,
  
  what would his transfer value be ? not withstanding Wetspam are asking 20m for cole.
  

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  • 12 to 15 million. What about you? (NT) -- Mike, Saturday, December 19, 09:58:12pm (89.101.95.229)
  • got to be around that top end figure to me,,, but its what the market dictates , (NT) -- mcb, Saturday, December 19, 10:01:34pm (90.192.37.206)
  • love the singing--------- " are you brentford in disguise ?? " (NT) -- mcb, Saturday, December 19, 10:07:03pm (90.192.37.206)

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• Good old Merson -- D block, Saturday, December 19, 09:03:28pm (90.192.70.88)
  http://www.skysports.com/video/clips/0,23791,16470_5458321,00.html
  
  Still coming downfrom today. What a day, waht a season so far.
  
  COYW
  

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  • Great Mers Clip......really worth watching. (NT) -- Craven, Saturday, December 19, 09:19:39pm (94.195.23.70)
    • outstanding (NT) -- 321p, Saturday, December 19, 09:37:49pm (94.7.14.117)
  • Well done Merson. Pretty much encompasses everything which needs to be said and used every superlative he could think of. The Master`s interview is also worth watching, as gracious as ever and rewarding all 14 players the highest praise. A genius at work. (NT) -- theresonlyonesteviemilton, Saturday, December 19, 09:59:23pm (83.45.133.51)
  • that is truly an outstanding clip (NT) -- oapb, Saturday, December 19, 10:06:30pm (149.254.218.235)

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• Manchester United -- Muppet, Saturday, December 19, 09:55:55pm (78.144.204.2)
  I'll try again.
  
  

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  • Oh well, it worked in the preview. Sod it. (NT) -- Muppet, Saturday, December 19, 09:57:18pm (78.144.204.2)

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• I never ever thought I would hear myself say this but.... -- JoeT, Saturday, December 19, 08:09:03pm (82.11.13.166)
  ....today we ruthlessly dealt with Manchester United. That was a win that didn't need a bit of luck. We handled Manchester United so easily it was a joy to see. We allowed them the possession and said, here, United, see if you can get past the back 4. Whilst they were trying to figure out how to create a decent chance, we showed them how to make and take decent opportunities. I didn't think it could get any better than Basle. Oh Roy, how wrong I was.
  
  Honourable mentions to Schwartzer (again) for doing the simple things well as he wasn't really tested, Aaron Hughes for a calm, assured performance, Zoltan Gera for running around tirelessly and linking up with Zamora so skillfully and Duff for the finish (this lad could play up front!) and for running rings around their rookie number 30 who was so dizzy he had to be taken off.
  
  Head and shoulders above every player on the pitch was Bobby Zamora. This is a player at the top of his game and you can see the confidence oozing out of him. He won nearly every ariel ball and again showed us how to use the chest in football. His link up play and touches off to Gera were a joy to watch.
  
  Wow, still coming to terms with what I've seen today.
  

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  • no word of a lie this has been the best week of my fulham supporting life. Topping off wednesday with the way we won today is just proper proper amazing. The way we knocked it about at times today was like watching tigana's fulham in the championship...and against um...man utd. We took the piss and look what their makeshift team they played today done to west ham?! Loved it. Love roy. Love mo. Love the boys. Love all of you. (NT) -- oapb, Saturday, December 19, 08:15:45pm (149.254.218.235)
    • almost exacty what my old man said (NT) -- jimbob69, Saturday, December 19, 09:44:04pm (90.198.89.81)
  • Gentleman Jim : "We're starting to take the micky really now" (NT) -- rich, Saturday, December 19, 08:24:10pm (24.20.20.164)

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• First time we have beaten a team by more than 2 goals since when? Also Zamoras celebration... :) -- Mike, Saturday, December 19, 08:23:35pm (213.233.144.107)
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  • Blackburn a few weeks ago. (NT) -- Severin, Saturday, December 19, 08:30:20pm (91.85.165.6)
  • I'd guess since we beat City 3-1 away last season in the PL or Vetra in the Europa League this season (NT) -- JEA, Saturday, December 19, 08:30:35pm (86.134.199.177)
  • Blackburn, Liverpool, Vetra (NT) -- 321p, Saturday, December 19, 08:37:11pm (94.7.14.117)
  • It says by more than... (NT) -- mark, Saturday, December 19, 09:24:33pm (95.150.80.51)

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• I kneel at your feet -- rich, Saturday, December 19, 07:53:55pm (24.20.20.164)
  Interviews with BBC :
  
  Mark Schwarzer post match video
  
  Sir Roy Hodgson OBE post match video
  

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  • aaahh.... the return of 'nuanced'... my day is complete (NT) -- rich, Saturday, December 19, 08:22:13pm (24.20.20.164)
  • How many cliches did Mark fit in there? I counted 4 (NT) -- Senor Cohen, Saturday, December 19, 09:02:44pm (86.21.231.134)
  • Re: I kneel at your feet, the xmas pudd will taste a bit sweeter !, top man, (NT) -- M, Saturday, December 19, 09:15:58pm (82.44.96.102)

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• Looks like Hughes has gone... -- Severin, Saturday, December 19, 06:02:00pm (91.85.165.6)
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  • Roberto Mancini - don't think he'll do any better personally. Unless he has some new target's lined up. Still think Brede must be a target for several, including today's opponents? (NT) -- CB, Saturday, December 19, 06:07:29pm (86.148.158.193)
  • Got scared then, i genuinely thought you meant Aaron! (NT) -- Enigma, Saturday, December 19, 06:09:09pm (86.148.56.156)
  • Am i the only one who thinks they picked mancini because his name sounds a bit like man city? (NT) -- Steve FFC, Saturday, December 19, 06:52:10pm (92.8.133.155)
    • It worked for us (NT) -- Arsenal, Saturday, December 19, 09:15:44pm (94.7.14.117)

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• Need help with suggestions winding up my United-supporting brother. Since we're Yanks, it's not like we have a deep personal history with either club. I followed Dempsey over from the Revs. He started following ManUre when the signed....errr..... Jovan Kirovski.... -- NHRevsFan, Saturday, December 19, 05:13:08pm (65.175.210.187)
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  • Tell him that at least Liverpool scored one against us! -- Airfix, Saturday, December 19, 09:15:28pm (87.114.68.181)

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• oh. my. god!!!! -- NicW2, Saturday, December 19, 09:11:13pm (79.75.211.57)
  YES|!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fulham i love you to bits, but you aint a good match for my rapidly advancing age. whoe the fuck are Man Utd?!?!
  

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• Two feet of snow today in Washington DC -- DaveNearDC (buried in snow), Saturday, December 19, 08:04:10pm (173.66.245.226)
  So I could not get the pub to watch the match, but I don't care because we destroyed ManU! This to me is a turning point. We rest players for the midweek Europa League match and still win to advance, and then crush ManU on the weekend. We have gone from being a decent little club that some think snuck into Europe to a force to be reckoned with. I can see us getting into the round of 16 vs Ajax or Juventes *and* qualifying for Europe again. A gap has opened in in the league between the top 9 and the rest of the clubs and we're on the right side of that divide.
  
  I've only been a Fulham fan since 2003 (when I discovered the EPL and Fulham on a trip to London) so I'm a relative newbie, but it must really be something special for those of you who were supporters when Fulham was 91st in the league. I admire those of you were were fans then and stuck it out--you've earned the right to celebrate this week. Wow!!!
  

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  • Re: Two feet of snow today in Washington DC -- Sam, Saturday, December 19, 08:35:06pm (89.240.204.192)
  • All flights cancelled to the NE (NT) -- Cottager, Saturday, December 19, 08:58:52pm (173.78.44.155)

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• Extended Highlights to download (576x320) -- W@T, Saturday, December 19, 07:24:55pm (91.104.52.203)
  1st Half Highlights
  
  http://rapidshare.com/files/323106075/fulhammanunited1sthalfhighlightsbyfootballars.mkv.html
  
  
  2nd Half Highlights
  
  http://rapidshare.com/files/323132142/fulhammanunited2ndhalfhighlightsbyfootballars.mkv.html
  
  Matroska file
  
  Around 9 minutes each half
  

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• I have nothing left to moan about..... -- Cheggers, Saturday, December 19, 07:36:06pm (213.52.216.196)
  
  This is as good as it gets.......
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Or is it???????????
  

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  • How bout topping it off with wins over Arry the Ammers's Spurs and then the Filth at Scumford Bridge. And, then a trip to Torino or the Dam, after dispatching Donetsk? (NT) -- TtY, Saturday, December 19, 08:15:36pm (68.171.234.205)

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• FFC - THE GOLDEN YEARS -- FFC Pharaoh, Saturday, December 19, 06:07:01pm (195.80.10.130)
  Well it's been a few years since I last posted... work, life and travel intervening but hello to all the old TFI'ers from Madras (Chennai)!
  
  I don't think anybody can deny that we are experiencing the glory, golden days of FFC as we speak. Unbelievable stuff.
  After experiencing Basel on Wednesday I'm absolutely gutted not to have been at the Cottage today but on ESPN Star Sports the boys looked like world beaters and were praised accordingly.
  
  Happy days!
  
  Merry Christmas to all you black and whites wherever in the world you may be!
  

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  • Nice to hear from you, really good times for us at long last. (NT) -- Dutchman, Saturday, December 19, 06:10:38pm (82.112.157.7)
  • Your eloquent, considered post-game reviews have been missed! (NT) -- rich, Saturday, December 19, 06:29:55pm (24.20.20.164)
  • Hi James. Good to hear from you! (NT) -- Barry@ENF, Saturday, December 19, 06:38:25pm (213.52.216.196)
  • Great to see a posting from you. (NT) -- Spozzie, Saturday, December 19, 06:56:33pm (65.188.178.133)
  • Hi Jamie mate ... hope everything is going well. Long time no see - so let us know next time you're going to be in the vicinity of SW6 -- HC, Saturday, December 19, 08:12:35pm (90.193.197.25)

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• Well played boys -- RB, Saturday, December 19, 07:54:33pm (92.27.205.252)
  I think two players over the season have made good cases for an England call-up; Zamora is on fine form and I would take him over Heskey anyday, BZ is proving he can score a few goals and is playing matches,whereas Heskey is doing neither.
  
  I think Konchesky could be a contender ( not against Ashley Cole, im not deluded) against Wayne Bridge for back-up LB. Wayne Bridge has never been impressive on the big stage and is doing well for himself to be have been snapped up by Man City who are paying far too much for an overrated player.
  
  Konchesky I think should be given a go in some friendlies, as should Zamora. On another note, well done to the boys today, a peach of a goal by Duff and superb play for the majority of the match.
  
  No doubt MOTD will focus on ManU's injury record rather than our complete dominance. Roy has done a great job with the squad; Zamora and Baird being the most recent career turnarounds and if we keep this form up, and excuse me if Im looking too far in the future, I cannot see how he can't get Manager of the Season.
  
  Here's to many more victories and a Merry Christmas!!!
  COYW!
  

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  • Agreed - I think Konch has been one of the (many) form players lately....... (NT) -- Cheggers, Saturday, December 19, 07:56:12pm (94.194.22.36)
    • Think Murphy could also do a job... especially when he has the sort of game where he never gives the ball away AND at least he can take a pen (NT) -- 321p, Saturday, December 19, 08:00:25pm (94.7.14.117)
  • Yep I sold Bridge 2 weeks ago on my Fantasy team. Now need to get shot of Leiva Lucas... (NT) -- rich, Saturday, December 19, 08:00:06pm (24.20.20.164)
  • Interesting - I am a big Konch fan but I and others in the JH stand think he has been a bit flaky in recent games. Started that way today but got better. (NT) -- k, Saturday, December 19, 08:02:09pm (79.74.7.131)

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• Today's Goals -- Fulhams Finest, Saturday, December 19, 06:38:48pm (95.146.226.105)
  Anyone got a link to any highlights of todays game?
  
  Thanks
  

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  • http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/4244778/ (NT) -- fulhamski, Saturday, December 19, 07:16:57pm (137.73.88.101)
    • Re: http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/4244778/ -- alan (happy), Saturday, December 19, 07:48:49pm (94.9.184.32)

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• MAN SHITTY........ -- odriscoll on the wing, Saturday, December 19, 06:35:37pm (86.45.217.219)
  what a feckin disgrace that club is..........what and how they done that is disgusting.
  
  thank god we are fulham.
  

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  • He was never going to last: he's simply not good enough. It might seem a sensible tactic to buy primarily Premier League players - no learning curve - but I think it shows his lack of knowledge. I think there was also an aspect of trying to buy from, or before, your rivals - using pure financial muscle in the way Chelsea did when Abramovich first took over. There were even rumours they were going after Torres - a pretty crude tactic, and not a little desperate. The Kaka thing was just embarrassing. (NT) -- Severin, Saturday, December 19, 06:40:51pm (91.85.165.6)
    • still a shit way to do business,,,,,,,,and mancini obviously has no pride/dignity/or scruples to sit there and watch it unfold. (NT) -- odriscoll on the wing, Saturday, December 19, 06:45:21pm (86.45.217.219)
  • We came close to appointing Mancini last season according to reports, have sympathy for Hughes. (NT) -- Mike, Saturday, December 19, 06:41:00pm (89.101.95.229)
  • Disgusting really. Also very poor of Mancini- how managers can negotiate job terms so clearly whilst other managers are employed is 100% wrong..... (NT) -- HBB, Saturday, December 19, 06:41:13pm (195.171.92.2)
    • Mancini has been angling for a job in the Premiership for the best part of 18 months, perhaps desperation took over morales? (NT) -- Mike, Saturday, December 19, 06:42:57pm (89.101.95.229)
      • Let's not get too self righteous on Hughes behalf - Do you think he refused to talk to City while Sven still had the job? It's not nice but it's the way things are. I feel a bit sorry for Hughes but he is a miserable moaning git who never gives the opposition any credit and he won't starve so .. hey. More entertainingly, let's continue to enjoy Man City screw up. Perhaps their pillock of a chief exec will start giving more lectures about image rights and brand development.... (NT) -- mazza, Saturday, December 19, 07:20:43pm (79.66.205.22)
  • Another club with money but no class, must be something about playing in blue. (NT) -- craig west drayton., Saturday, December 19, 06:46:55pm (86.169.241.132)
  • HUGHES SACKED!!!! Roberto Mancini In (NT) -- Kite, Saturday, December 19, 06:55:22pm (86.149.244.73)
  • Sacking a manager after he loses 2 games all season........crazy business football! (NT) -- RB, Saturday, December 19, 06:58:08pm (92.27.205.252)
  • I'm sorry, what? You can't criticise them for iring Hughes, surely? With the money and players they have they should be challenging for the League title. They've got worse as the season went on (ie as they've got used to Hughes' methods). If you're going to fire him (and they should - he's had 18 months to build the team) then they HAVE to do it before the window. We sacked Sanchez on Christmas Eve from memory (thank God) so that Roy had time to bring in his players. We did it in the nick of time. They will think they are getting a similar upgrade. If you want to argue about leaving Hughes in charge for the game, well you can at least say that they gave him a chance to say goodbye. I'm no apologist for Man C, but I don't see that they've done the wrong thing here. (NT) -- Dirkus, Saturday, December 19, 07:08:30pm (86.134.188.192)
  • I reckon the money men would have got rid of him as soon as they took over if they could have: he's hardly on the level of the players they bought and were courting, or the ambitions they've embraced. It is a filthy way to behave, but hardly surprising: Chelsea did the same with Avram Grant as I remember. And I agree, that Chief Exec is a prize twerp, but will no doubt survive in the way that Kenyon and Arnesen survived. (NT) -- Severin, Saturday, December 19, 07:27:43pm (91.85.165.6)
  • To be honest, couldn't give a toss. Just grateful they have not been throwing money at us for Roy or our players (NT) -- 321p, Saturday, December 19, 07:31:20pm (94.7.14.117)

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• 3-0 -- bert,wijchen, Saturday, December 19, 05:47:43pm (77.168.132.238)
  What a game again, what a week.
  
  Fulham; what will be the end of this ?!!!!!!!!
  
  Great, greater, greatest.
  FTID
  
  Cheers from Holland.
  

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  • What a week indeed! Well done Fulham! Merry xmas TIFF! (NT) -- sydneyffc, Saturday, December 19, 05:51:55pm (219.79.13.138)
  • Cheers, Bert. Remember, it's not too late to be there for Spurs and the Filth, next week. Clarkie would look after you (NT) -- Tom the Yank, Saturday, December 19, 06:05:20pm (206.53.147.136)
  • It would also be good to see NEC move up the table. Worrying times Bert? (NT) -- Biff, Saturday, December 19, 07:22:25pm (81.104.39.102)

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• Just back, what a fantastic week! -- The Babbler, Saturday, December 19, 06:51:36pm (94.194.21.233)
  What a week. I was so pleased after the Basle game, and this is the icing, cherry and shed loads of booze on the cake. Make no bones about it, we destroyed them. Possibly one of the best performances I have ever seen, the players played so so well, and I am so proud to be a Fulham fan. It really doesnt get much better then this, and so I a big hands up for Roy and the players for making my Christmas! Thanks lads!
  

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  • Re: Just back, what a fantastic week! -- Rony, Saturday, December 19, 07:11:11pm (86.15.147.73)

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• DREAMLAND!!!!!! -- Muppet, Saturday, December 19, 06:57:20pm (78.144.204.2)
  Just got back. Not sure if I actually woke up this morning, went to the pub, then the game to see us THRASH the champions 3-0.... or am I still asleep and in a dream?
  
  It's a bloody brilliant dream if it is... I don't want to wake up!!
  
  COME ON YOU WHITES!!!!!!
  

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  • I dont want to go asleep ! (NT) -- craig west drayton., Saturday, December 19, 07:01:49pm (86.169.241.132)

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• I hear there was trouble after the game? -- joshfulham, Saturday, December 19, 06:24:25pm (82.8.134.94)
  Hope not ?!
  

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  • I heard a Man Utd fan took the wrong train and ended up back in London instead of Surrey! (NT) -- Enigma, Saturday, December 19, 06:26:56pm (86.148.56.156)
    • Re: I heard a Man Utd fan took the wrong train and ended up back in London instead of Surrey! -- james_hgt, Saturday, December 19, 06:57:08pm (77.100.102.59)

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• Redknapp -- ., Saturday, December 19, 06:44:13pm (94.7.14.117)
  1841: Yet more breaking news: Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is to face proceedings over a tax issue, his solicitors said today in a statement issued by the football club.
  

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  • yep revenue to charge him on the 11th jan alledgely? (NT) -- odriscoll on the wing, Saturday, December 19, 06:46:25pm (86.45.217.219)

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• Todays game. -- joshfulham, Saturday, December 19, 05:02:19pm (82.8.134.94)
  Saw the majority of the 1st half and the last 30 mins of the 2nd half. Outstanding performance from all of them and I hope we can keep this amazing consistency up! MOM for me has to be BZ who was absolutely unplayable today! amazing and also with konch following up quite closely behind zamora he was great at the back!
  

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  • Not often even in a win you could look around and say all 11 were at or near the top of their game. (NT) -- DC, Saturday, December 19, 05:04:20pm (72.79.209.59)
    • Today was that day.. (NT) -- Missed that part, Saturday, December 19, 05:05:23pm (72.79.209.59)
  • And 3 quality goals, to follow on from the 3 quality goals in mid-week. 6 of the best! (NT) -- Mike H, Saturday, December 19, 05:07:52pm (211.26.114.178)
  • Totally agree with everything said on this post including replies. We were brilliant and I am so proud of them. Its like they have a new confidence about them. EVERYONE played well today and for once have to agree Zamora MOM. Well done lads, thats all we ask, do your best even if we dont always win. A good week all round. (NT) -- Langley Fulham, Saturday, December 19, 05:39:43pm (80.225.181.73)
    • for once ?. (NT) -- craig west drayton, Saturday, December 19, 06:26:09pm (86.169.241.132)

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• Uniteds best player -- Crash, Saturday, December 19, 06:23:22pm (86.157.255.232)
  Has to be Howard Webb, the way he muscled off Duff and made those crucial interceptions were absolutely sublime!
  
  On another note Zamora my MOM and his England call up should no longer be taken as a joke.
  

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• from aunty -- ., Saturday, December 19, 06:18:52pm (94.7.14.117)
  Fulham boss Roy Hodgson on Bobby Zamora: "Last year the balls eluded Bobby, the chances became half-chances. When you start scoring the ball starts falling more kindly for you, but the goal today didn't detract from the other aspects of his game as a hold-up player. Before Bobby gets seriously considered for an England call-up he has a lot of work to do. But if Fabio Capello wants to look at him he knows where he is. I will never push a player in the direction of a national team coach, but if he needs any information on Bobby I'm happy to help out."
  

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• All hail Chris Baird and Zoltan Gera -- W@T, Saturday, December 19, 05:52:56pm (91.104.21.2)
  All Heroes tonight but I just want to give a special mention to the come back boys.
  
  Two players I wouldnt have shed a tear for if they had left the Club this summer, but now both must be in our best XI on merit.
  
  Chris Baird and Zoltan Gera.
  

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  • Yup great to see them both coming to the party and in a big way too. (NT) -- Mike, Saturday, December 19, 05:53:57pm (89.101.95.229)
  • crissy was mekalele today ..he destroyed most of the multi milion midfiel of the manure ...top man (NT) -- tariqo73, Saturday, December 19, 06:12:35pm (92.40.156.189)

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• Statement from Eastlands at 19.00 hours. -- CB, Saturday, December 19, 05:46:25pm (86.148.158.193)
  Did Roy look in a hurry after the game?
  

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  • No, but with United and City needing new defenders are they going to try for our Hangeland? (NT) -- Mike, Saturday, December 19, 05:47:33pm (89.101.95.229)
    • Hughes will leave City before Hangeland leaves Fulham -- Severin, Saturday, December 19, 05:56:53pm (91.85.165.6)
      • Like in the next 60 minutes... (NT) -- Severin, Saturday, December 19, 06:01:31pm (91.85.165.6)
        • lol (NT) -- Mike, Saturday, December 19, 06:05:15pm (89.101.95.229)
  • He looked bloody cold! (NT) -- Peyton, Saturday, December 19, 05:47:57pm (86.163.99.233)

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• Gary Lineker........... -- Steve B, Saturday, December 19, 05:16:17pm (79.78.164.165)
  ...........is currently rushing to the BBC Television Centre to re-write his post match analysis. With pages of wasted text going over how dominant united were; how great Rooney played, and how Fulham were just not good enough.....Lineker and his 6 sub-editors will now spend the rest of the build up to tonights match of the day..........quite literally wondering what to say.
  Still dont worry big-ears.........you will only have to show us for 2 minutes !!
  

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  • 30 secs about Fulham and 6 mins about the Man Ure injuries (NT) -- 321p, Saturday, December 19, 05:24:34pm (94.7.14.117)
  • Re: Gary Lineker...........Will report how bad Man.U. were, despite having their reserve team defence they were unlucky to say the least. Most of the Fulham team should have been sent off, as they actually tackled Wayne Rooney. We should have had 15 minutes added time at the end as well. (NT) -- Alec F., Saturday, December 19, 05:32:15pm (78.145.21.164)
  • to be fair they will probably concentrate on how well the ref did to break up our attacking play. (NT) -- craig west drayton, Saturday, December 19, 05:51:10pm (86.169.241.132)

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• 3-0, OK but ... -- Dab, Saturday, December 19, 04:58:38pm (86.13.18.10)
  ... personally I'd have got Nevland on earlier!
  I know there's been discussion here as to our best Manager ever - never agreed with the Tigana camp despite all his good work - but His Woyship (cout Mayfield White!) must be so, so close.
  Outstanding, outstanding. Terrific.
  

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  • I'd normally agree, but come on we we're 3-0 up and cruising. They all have a week before the next game. BZ is fit as a fiddle and on a high. (NT) -- CB, Saturday, December 19, 05:02:46pm (86.148.158.193)
  • That's the trouble with Roy, he has no idea how to use his subs. (NT) -- SS, Saturday, December 19, 05:10:19pm (86.147.149.125)
  • Tongue in cheek, CB!! (NT) -- Dab, Saturday, December 19, 05:46:59pm (86.13.18.10)

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• Bloody media ... -- tariqo73, Saturday, December 19, 05:25:42pm (94.197.245.234)
  all the usual ..manure had a bad day playing 3 at the back ,bla bla bla...no bloody mention of the english manager doing wonedrs at maybe one of the smallest squads in the ENGLISH PL ...
  they just have 1 mention for us ....full credit to fulham ..full stop
  
  i really had enough of the media i gave up
  

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  • To be fair Sky Sports have been full of praise... Don't understand all this paranoia RE the media (NT) -- Timmy Dullard, Saturday, December 19, 05:28:00pm (82.15.143.51)
  • Who were you listening to? All the commentators I've heard have said we were superb. (NT) -- SS, Saturday, December 19, 05:30:54pm (86.147.149.125)
  • Five Live very complimentary (NT) -- Bexhill Beast, Saturday, December 19, 05:44:02pm (86.155.228.245)
  • I think the majority think we were terrific and in some ways not too surprised, given our form of late. (NT) -- CB, Saturday, December 19, 05:44:57pm (86.148.158.193)
  • BBC (NT) -- tariqo73, Saturday, December 19, 05:45:15pm (92.40.156.189)
  • There is a farily big story brewing too so I think they have been quite fair so far (NT) -- Wally, Saturday, December 19, 05:46:54pm (86.25.169.145)

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