Going into the game that night at Craven Cottage we were already 3-1 down. No sooner had my bum hit the seat. They got another.
Game over really.
Till some madman got to his feet in the Stevenage Road and started the 'Stand Up if You Love Fulham' chant. (Cravenette has corrected me, it was of course 'Stand up if you still believe'). It went round the whole place. I'm not sure if the players heard it. Never read that in the press reports but it lifted me.
Think we could do with a little of that back down at the Cottage!
Wasn't it the "Stand up if you still believe" chant that got everyone going? Still gives me shivers. The support that night was amazing.
Quote from: The Cravenette on September 07, 2026, 11:35:31 AMWasn't it the "Stand up if you still believe" chant that got everyone going? Still gives me shivers. The support that night was amazing.
Yes I mentioned that match on another thread - what a difference our support made to the team that night - and what a night it was. Definitely my best Fulham game ever. When Clint's goal floated in in front of the Hammy End we all went wild. I never get tired of watching the replay - especially when I need cheering up after a bad run for us!!
Quote from: The Cravenette on September 07, 2026, 11:35:31 AMWasn't it the "Stand up if you still believe" chant that got everyone going? Still gives me shivers. The support that night was amazing.
Unfortunately the new younger supporters are not interested in that, they want instant success, we all want success, but sometimes you just have to trust the process.
Most attendees are too embarrassed to sing louder than a whisper it seems.
Quote from: The Cravenette on September 07, 2026, 11:35:31 AMWasn't it the "Stand up if you still believe" chant that got everyone going? Still gives me shivers. The support that night was amazing.
Yes you're right. What an error ::cry::
Quote from: The Cravenette on September 07, 2026, 11:35:31 AMWasn't it the "Stand up if you still believe" chant that got everyone going? Still gives me shivers. The support that night was amazing.
stand up if you believe and over 50 years supporting Fulham the most uplifting period at the cottage and it spread trough to Murphy and the team.now is that time again.
come on fulham stand up if you believe.
Its ok to say stand up if you still believe but what are you asking us to believe in? The tooth fairy? Santa? That Fulham can beat Liverpool?
I look back on that era with as much fondness as anyone but back then we had the personnel.
I believed in Hodgson. I believed in Murphy, Schwarzer, Zamora, Dempsey, Duff etc etc.
Who out of this rabble to you believe in at the moment? I certainly can't believe AA. Not on what I ve seen and heard from him so far. I dont believe in Andersen, Berge, or Bobb. About the only one I believe in is Josh King and he won't be here in 2 years.
Quote from: alfie on September 07, 2026, 11:59:34 AMQuote from: The Cravenette on September 07, 2026, 11:35:31 AMWasn't it the "Stand up if you still believe" chant that got everyone going? Still gives me shivers. The support that night was amazing.
Unfortunately the new younger supporters are not interested in that, they want instant success, we all want success, but sometimes you just have to trust the process.
I can't understand what makes you say that Alfie? And not quite clear what it has to do with the Juve game? Perhaps I'm missing something?
Quote from: the nutflush on September 08, 2026, 07:03:25 AMIts ok to say stand up if you still believe but what are you asking us to believe in? The tooth fairy? Santa? That Fulham can beat Liverpool?
I look back on that era with as much fondness as anyone but back then we had the personnel.
I believed in Hodgson. I believed in Murphy, Schwarzer, Zamora, Dempsey, Duff etc etc.
Who out of this rabble to you believe in at the moment? I certainly can't believe AA. Not on what I ve seen and heard from him so far. I dont believe in Andersen, Berge, or Bobb. About the only one I believe in is Josh King and he won't be here in 2 years.
Oh well I guess there's always someone to rain on the parade.
Quote from: Twig on September 08, 2026, 08:52:47 AMQuote from: alfie on September 07, 2026, 11:59:34 AMQuote from: The Cravenette on September 07, 2026, 11:35:31 AMWasn't it the "Stand up if you still believe" chant that got everyone going? Still gives me shivers. The support that night was amazing.
Unfortunately the new younger supporters are not interested in that, they want instant success, we all want success, but sometimes you just have to trust the process.
I can't understand what makes you say that Alfie? And not quite clear what it has to do with the Juve game? Perhaps I'm missing something?
You don't understand what I have said, well I guess that is no surprise, you seem to have an issue with everything I post, so perhaps we will leave it there, and I will give up and retire gracefully.
Quote from: alfie on September 08, 2026, 10:49:44 AMQuote from: Twig on September 08, 2026, 08:52:47 AMQuote from: alfie on September 07, 2026, 11:59:34 AMQuote from: The Cravenette on September 07, 2026, 11:35:31 AMWasn't it the "Stand up if you still believe" chant that got everyone going? Still gives me shivers. The support that night was amazing.
Unfortunately the new younger supporters are not interested in that, they want instant success, we all want success, but sometimes you just have to trust the process.
I can't understand what makes you say that Alfie? And not quite clear what it has to do with the Juve game? Perhaps I'm missing something?
You don't understand what I have said, well I guess that is no surprise, you seem to have an issue with everything I post, so perhaps we will leave it there, and I will give up and retire gracefully.
I don't have issues with everything you post and I don't necessarily have an issue with this post. What I said was that I fdidn't understand what made you say not that I had an issue with it.
I'm sure that the 'stand up if you still believe chant' was at the semi v Hamburg not the Juventus game.
Quote from: Fulham Seaxe on September 08, 2026, 12:11:53 PMI'm sure that the 'stand up if you still believe chant' was at the semi v Hamburg not the Juventus game.
I'm sure it was as well.
Quote from: the nutflush on September 08, 2026, 07:03:25 AMIts ok to say stand up if you still believe but what are you asking us to believe in? The tooth fairy? Santa? That Fulham can beat Liverpool?
I look back on that era with as much fondness as anyone but back then we had the personnel.
I believed in Hodgson. I believed in Murphy, Schwarzer, Zamora, Dempsey, Duff etc etc.
Who out of this rabble to you believe in at the moment? I certainly can't believe AA. Not on what I ve seen and heard from him so far. I dont believe in Andersen, Berge, or Bobb. About the only one I believe in is Josh King and he won't be here in 2 years.
Probably the most negative take I've read on things a few games into the season.
3 games in the league, one in the cup. An XG against in those three games almost identical to the same games last season. An improved XG for, despite somehow scoring less.
So you have little faith in Garcia? Robinson? Bassey? Charles has looked good, you're yet to see Larsson and Affengruber or Angel.
I'd love us to beat Liverpool not for the points but to put and end to this unbelievable pessimism that seems to have taken over some people.
Quote from: Fulham Seaxe on September 08, 2026, 12:11:53 PMI'm sure that the 'stand up if you still believe chant' was at the semi v Hamburg not the Juventus game.
You are indeed correct but we also sang it at the Juventus game.
Quote from: Fulham 442 on September 08, 2026, 01:20:58 PMQuote from: Fulham Seaxe on September 08, 2026, 12:11:53 PMI'm sure that the 'stand up if you still believe chant' was at the semi v Hamburg not the Juventus game.
You are indeed correct but we also sang it at the Juventus game.
I don't remember it at Juventus game. I recall quite a few people around me who'd made the mad dash from work (as had I) and were actually quite wound up! As soon as we made it 1-1 on the night and kept pushing everyone was virtually rabid. Had rarely seen such a passionate crowd at the Cottage.
Quote from: Fulham Seaxe on September 08, 2026, 02:26:17 PMQuote from: Fulham 442 on September 08, 2026, 01:20:58 PMQuote from: Fulham Seaxe on September 08, 2026, 12:11:53 PMI'm sure that the 'stand up if you still believe chant' was at the semi v Hamburg not the Juventus game.
You are indeed correct but we also sang it at the Juventus game.
I don't remember it at Juventus game. I recall quite a few people around me who'd made the mad dash from work (as had I) and were actually quite wound up! As soon as we made it 1-1 on the night and kept pushing everyone was virtually rabid. Had rarely seen such a passionate crowd at the Cottage.
I couldn't be there as I was on a ski holiday. I made a dash off the slopes and found a bar with sport on. I asked them to switch to the football and the answer was, "but the match is on later tonight". They were referring to Liverpool's fixture! Anyhow there were a couple of other guys in the bar who turned out to be Liverpool fans and they chimed in with, come on mate put the Fulham game on. By the time the match was turned on Juve were one up. What a night followed and I have to say that everyone in that bar was going crazy, not just me as a Fulham fan! I will never, ever forget that night in a bar in Austria.
Where in Austria Twig?
I would have been there or nearby
Zumvol FFC
Whiskey break 😃
Quote from: Twig on September 08, 2026, 05:48:39 PMQuote from: Fulham Seaxe on September 08, 2026, 02:26:17 PMQuote from: Fulham 442 on September 08, 2026, 01:20:58 PMQuote from: Fulham Seaxe on September 08, 2026, 12:11:53 PMI'm sure that the 'stand up if you still believe chant' was at the semi v Hamburg not the Juventus game.
You are indeed correct but we also sang it at the Juventus game.
I don't remember it at Juventus game. I recall quite a few people around me who'd made the mad dash from work (as had I) and were actually quite wound up! As soon as we made it 1-1 on the night and kept pushing everyone was virtually rabid. Had rarely seen such a passionate crowd at the Cottage.
I couldn't be there as I was on a ski holiday. I made a dash off the slopes and found a bar with sport on. I asked them to switch to the football and the answer was, "but the match is on later tonight". They were referring to Liverpool's fixture! Anyhow there were a couple of other guys in the bar who turned out to be Liverpool fans and they chimed in with, come on mate put the Fulham game on. By the time the match was turned on Juve were one up. What a night followed and I have to say that everyone in that bar was going crazy, not just me as a Fulham fan! I will never, ever forget that night in a bar in Austria.
At least you were lucky enough to see it Twig. The only game we missed as on holiday in the Maldives. Switched on my small world service radio at two in the morning for the result and thought I must have misheard.
Quote from: AnotherVicHalomLoveChild on September 08, 2026, 06:29:03 PMWhere in Austria Twig?
I would have been there or nearby
Zumvol FFC
Whiskey break 😃
We were skiing in Soll.
Watched second half, alone with the bartender in Courtyard Hooligan's pub in Charlotte, North Carolina. When Deuce hit that goal, I don't think ive ever screamed so loud.
When we got to the final we were sitting next to a couple of guys who were Liverpool fans who had just assumed that if they bought final tickets they'd be watching their team. They still turned up even though it was Fulham and they supported us that night just as loudly as any Fulham fan. It was a truly humbling evening.
We also loved our trip to Hamburg for the semi. It may have been a 0-0 but that felt like a huge result and we partied until the early hours in a club on the Reeperbahn.
Oh my lord, what nights they were. A team of heroes a manager who understood ex aptly what was needed and some of the greatest moments of our lives.
Quote from: Twig on September 08, 2026, 09:21:37 PMWe also loved our trip to Hamburg for the semi. It may have been a 0-0 but that felt like a huge result and we partied until the early hours in a club on the Reeperbahn.
Oh my lord, what nights they were. A team of heroes a manager who understood ex aptly what was needed and some of the greatest moments of our lives.
Basel was another great night, absolutely freezing, great atmosphere.
Very fortunate I was there for this one. Was studying at the time, but was completely unforgettable. Can't imagine anything ever topping it.
Quote from: the nutflush on September 08, 2026, 07:03:25 AMIts ok to say stand up if you still believe but what are you asking us to believe in? The tooth fairy? Santa? That Fulham can beat Liverpool?
I look back on that era with as much fondness as anyone but back then we had the personnel.
I believed in Hodgson. I believed in Murphy, Schwarzer, Zamora, Dempsey, Duff etc etc.
Who out of this rabble to you believe in at the moment? I certainly can't believe AA. Not on what I ve seen and heard from him so far. I dont believe in Andersen, Berge, or Bobb. About the only one I believe in is Josh King and he won't be here in 2 years.
I was there, best footballing moment of my life. However half that squad was frankly Championship quality by today's standards. Hodgson worked a miracle. We have much more player-for-player technical quality in the current squad.
Quote from: Angus Telford on September 08, 2026, 11:16:34 PMQuote from: the nutflush on September 08, 2026, 07:03:25 AMIts ok to say stand up if you still believe but what are you asking us to believe in? The tooth fairy? Santa? That Fulham can beat Liverpool?
I look back on that era with as much fondness as anyone but back then we had the personnel.
I believed in Hodgson. I believed in Murphy, Schwarzer, Zamora, Dempsey, Duff etc etc.
Who out of this rabble to you believe in at the moment? I certainly can't believe AA. Not on what I ve seen and heard from him so far. I dont believe in Andersen, Berge, or Bobb. About the only one I believe in is Josh King and he won't be here in 2 years.
I was there, best footballing moment of my life. However half that squad was frankly Championship quality by today's standards. Hodgson worked a miracle. We have much more player-for-player technical quality in the current squad.
think quality of our squad has never been higher.
But RH fostered a spirit led by Murphy was highest in my time supporting Fulham and made me truly proud and STand up chant felt we were all part of the Fulham team under roy Hodgson.
Still not sure if Dempsey meant that goal. It has to be one of the greatest comebacks in UEFA Cup / Europa Cup history.
Still cannot believe we didn't win that, but when you look back and realise that they had a young Agüero and De Gea in the team not to mention Forlan I'm not surprised we didn't, especially given Zamora was injured. Still think it's nonsense that a CL club was able to drop down into the Europa league though.
Quote from: Jim© on September 08, 2026, 12:51:11 PMQuote from: the nutflush on September 08, 2026, 07:03:25 AMIts ok to say stand up if you still believe but what are you asking us to believe in? The tooth fairy? Santa? That Fulham can beat Liverpool?
I look back on that era with as much fondness as anyone but back then we had the personnel.
I believed in Hodgson. I believed in Murphy, Schwarzer, Zamora, Dempsey, Duff etc etc.
Who out of this rabble to you believe in at the moment? I certainly can't believe AA. Not on what I ve seen and heard from him so far. I dont believe in Andersen, Berge, or Bobb. About the only one I believe in is Josh King and he won't be here in 2 years.
Probably the most negative take I've read on things a few games into the season.
3 games in the league, one in the cup. An XG against in those three games almost identical to the same games last season. An improved XG for, despite somehow scoring less.
So you have little faith in Garcia? Robinson? Bassey? Charles has looked good, you're yet to see Larsson and Affengruber or Angel.
I'd love us to beat Liverpool not for the points but to put and end to this unbelievable pessimism that seems to have taken over some people.
Robinson hasn't hit a target with a cross for months. I think Garcia shows prmise and Bassey is a beast. But there is very little to like about a lot of this player list.
Quote from: LC on September 09, 2026, 04:28:54 AMStill not sure if Dempsey meant that goal. It has to be one of the greatest comebacks in UEFA Cup / Europa Cup history.
Still cannot believe we didn't win that, but when you look back and realise that they had a young Agüero and De Gea in the team not to mention Forlan I'm not surprised we didn't, especially given Zamora was injured. Still think it's nonsense that a CL club was able to drop down into the Europa league though.
Dempseys goal was , I'm convinced , an mis hit cross !
Quote from: Twig on September 08, 2026, 09:21:37 PMWe also loved our trip to Hamburg for the semi. It may have been a 0-0 but that felt like a huge result and we partied until the early hours in a club on the Reeperbahn.
Oh my lord, what nights they were. A team of heroes a manager who understood ex aptly what was needed and some of the greatest moments of our lives.
I was on one of the club coaches for that one (the Iceland volcano had shut all the airspace so was the easiest option). 14+ hours each way, both overnight. And all for a 0-0 draw ::scarf::
Back to The Juve game, that was indeed one of the greatest nights. We were in H7 row S, so had a cracking view of Dempsey's chip.
The Hamburg second leg celebrations were absolutely legendary. Watching John Paintsil doing his usual laps at full time, and the Hammy end going bonkers. Watching the coverage back later, that's when I kinda fell in love with Peter Drury. His speech at the end still sends shivers down my spine!
Finally, legging it up to the Duke of Cornwall after the game and having a few celebratory pints and watching Liverpool get knocked out rounded off the evening splendidly! ::wine::
It needs the obligatory link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj1SH0rUtp0
Zamora was the best center forward in Europe that year and Gera is another of my all time favourite Fulham players