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Title: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:17:13 AM

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Friday 22nd April 2011

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Fulham return to competitive action on Saturday against Wolves after a two week break and Fulham defender Aaron Hughes is looking forward to a flurry of fixtures over the Easter period to set Fulham up for a strong finish to the 2010/11 Barclays Premier League season.

"We had a break last weekend and it will be good to get back into it this weekend," said Hughes. "It's a big week with three big games for us. We're looking forward to it and hopefully putting some more points on the board between now and the end of the season."

Over the final six games of the season Fulham's supporters will be keeping a close eye on the Fair Play table hoping the Club can enjoy another adventure in Europe next season.

When discussing the possibility of playing in the Europa League again, Hughes highlighted the key elements of Fulham's fine disciplinary record this season.

"We've got a good group of experienced players that don't give away silly fouls all the time," the Northern Ireland international captain explained. "We're a well disciplined group that know it's important that suspensions through the season can hurt a team.

"Of course you pick up bookings along the way but we're not known for being a dirty side or anything like that. It comes down to experience, discipline and the group of guys we have at Fulham."

One player whose experience has certainly played a crucial part in Fulham's success over recent years is goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer and Hughes believes the Aussie stopper has many more years of peak performance ahead of him at Fulham.

"In terms of the condition he's [Schwarzer] in and what he does for the Team, he can go on as long as he feels he can go on. Physically he's in as good a shape as I've seen any keeper.

"The quality is there and I don't think you can put a time on it [his career] because he's in such superb condition and he looks after himself well. He trains well and remains one of the top goalkeepers in the Premier League."
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Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:20:35 AM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/7944271/Wolverhampton-Wanderers-v-Fulham-match-preview.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/7944271/Wolverhampton-Wanderers-v-Fulham-match-preview.html)


Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham: match preview

Read a full match preview of the Premier League game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham at Molineux on Saturday April 23 2011, kick-off 15.00 BST.
      
PREVIEW

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERSVFULHAM Saturday, April 23 15:00

Premier League

Molineux


By John Ley 6:00AM BST 22 Apr 2011

Saturday, April 23

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham
Molineux
Kick-off: 15.00 BST
TV: Highlights, BBC One Match of the Day.

Wolves (Possible, 4-5-1): Hennessey; Foley, Stearman, Berra, Elokobi; Hammill, Henry, Milijas, O'Hara, Jarvis; Ebanks-Blake.

Fulham (Possible, 4-4-2): Schwarzer; Baird, Hughes, Hangeland, Salcido; Kakuta, Murphy, Etuhu, Dempsey; Zamora, Dembele.

Referee: Michael Oliver. Matches: 14. R2 Y47.

Tale of the game

September's meeting between these teams will be remembered for the injury sustained by Bobby Zamora.

Moussa Dembele scored twice in the second half to give Fulham a 2-1 victory but the game was overshadowed by Bobby Zamora's broken leg.

The Fulham striker was injured in a tackle by Karl Henry after 28 minutes and was out for five months, returning only in February.

Wolves took an early lead though Jelle van Damme but Dembele levelled with a low shot just after half-time.

And Wolves' Christophe Berra was sent off in the 91st minute before Dembele converted a low free kick.

Wolves are without Ronald Zubar, Kevin Doyle, Steven Mouyokolo and Steven Hunt.

Fulham miss Damien Duff, Diomansy Kamara and Philippe Senderos.

This season: Fulham 2 Wolves 1.

Last season: Wolves 2 Fulham 1, Fulham 0 Wolves 0.

Stat of the game: Bottom club Wolves have won 24 of their 32 points at Molineux while Fulham have just one away win all season, though they have drawn eight on the road.

Betting tip: Looks a draw; try 1-1 at 11-2.
Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:25:11 AM

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/21042011/58/premier-league-match-facts-wolves-v-fulham.html


Premier League - Match facts: Wolves v Fulham


Fri, 22 Apr 00:22:00 2011


Facts and figures ahead of the Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham at Molineux.


There were three goals from just five shots on target when Wolves met Fulham at Craven Cottage in the reverse fixture.

In the two previous seasons where they have met, one of the games between Wolves and Fulham has ended as a 2-1 home win, the other as a 0-0 draw. Fulham beat Wolves 2-1 at Craven Cottage earlier this season.

Wolves have hit fewer shots off target than any side this season, 156.

Wolves have conceded exactly three goals in their last two Premier League home games.

Fulham have won only one of their last 34 Premier League away games.

Fulham have given away fewer penalties (one) and conceded the fewest cards (34 yellows, no reds) in this season's Premier League.

Fulham's Moussa Dembélé has conceded the most fouls without picking up a card.

Only 13 Fulham players have been booked this season, fewer than at any other side.

Bobby Zamora has scored three goals in his last four Premier League appearances.

Wolves have hit just seven shots from counter-attacking moves this season, fewer than any other Premier League side.

Opta .
Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:29:01 AM
Managerial Sack Race -


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1379287/The-Firing-Line-Late-title-charge-save-Carlo-Ancelotti.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1379287/The-Firing-Line-Late-title-charge-save-Carlo-Ancelotti.html)
Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:30:48 AM

Murphy could get hot reception at Wolves - Hughes


By Jacob Murtagh


Apr 21 2011

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MARK Hughes admits Danny Murphy could be in for a hot reception at Molineux on Saturday.

The Fulham captain caused a storm earlier this season when he blamed the Blackburn, Stoke and Wolves managers for the 'brainless' physical approaches of their sides.

The Whites had lost Bobby Zamora for most of the season after a tackle by Wolves skipper Karl Henry, while Mousa Dembele was sidelined for a couple of months after a reckless challenge by Stoke's Andy Wilkinson.

Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis were incensed with Murphy's comments, and Hughes reckons his skipper could be in for a tough ride in the Midlands.

He said: "We had just suffered a number of injuries and they were fresh in our mind. That's why Danny mentioned certain clubs, rightly or wrongly.

"He might get a bit of a reception. Different teams play in different ways and that was the point he was trying to make.

"The mistake he made was to single out the respective clubs."


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Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:31:58 AM

Fulham midfielder Steve Sidwell out to show Wolves what they're missing


By Jacob Murtagh


Apr 21 2011

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STEVE Sidwell will be out to show Wolves what they're missing on Saturday.

The former Aston Villa midfielder was set to sign for the Molineux club in January after agreeing terms, only for Fulham to hijack the deal at the last minute.

And Sidwell has already done enough to convince boss Mark Hughes to hand him a contract extension to keep him at Craven Cottage until 2014.

"Steve has shown enough in his time here that he's going to be a big part of what we're going to do," said Hughes.

"We could've waited until the summer but wanted him to understand that he was a part of things.

"We're delighted to have him on board."


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Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:35:45 AM
The name's Al Fayed, Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods boss poised to make an offer on James Bond studios

By Daily Mail Reporter


Last updated at 1:08 AM on 22nd April 2011

Colourful Fulham football club chairman Mohamed Al Fayed is seeking to become a movie mogul.

The former owner of Harrods department store is set to put in a bid for Pinewood Shepperton PLC - the film studio behind such blockbusters as the James Bond and Harry Potter franchises.

Mr Al Fayed today confirmed he is considering an 'all-cash' bid for the historic UK studios after Pinewood had earlier announced it had received an £87.8million takeover offer from its largest shareholder, Peel Holdings Ltd.

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Making moves to make movies: Mohamed Al-Fayed could become the owner of the largest film studio in Europe

Mr Al Fayed  told the London Stock Exchange that he was considering a deal - but added that there was no certainty a firm offer would be forthcoming.

The company is currently planning an ambitious £20million upgrade to its famous studios in Buckinghamshire - which opened in 1934 - to add facilities on a par with its Hollywood competitors.

The studios, which include stages at two other locations, last year hosted the fourth instalment of the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise, the final Harry Potter film and a new adaption of the Charlotte Bronte classic Jane Eyre. It has also been the long-standing base for most James Bond films.

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Jewel in the crown: Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire are the largest studios in Europe


Productions underway include the next Clash Of The Titans film and several local TV shows. The company has also unveiled plans to invest in small-budget British films, to capitalise on the success of the The King's Speech, which became an international smash despite a relatively small £9million budget from producers.

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  Lights, camera, action: Actors Daniel Craig (left) and Daniel Radcliffe are familiar with Pinewood's studios. Both the James Bond and Harry Potter franchises are filmed there

Mr Al Fayed, who sold Harrods last year for £1.5billion to the investment arm of Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, has shown a prior interest in film-making. He previously owned a studio in Egypt and funded the Oscar-winning 1981 film Chariots Of Fire, which was executive produced by his son, Dodi Fayed, who died in a Paris car accident with Princess Diana.

Mr Al Fayed caused controversy last month after he placed a £100,000 statue of pop star Michael Jackson in the grounds of Fulham FC. He told fans who ridiculed the statue to 'go to hell'.


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Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:39:14 AM
Hopes that Fulham Football Club owner Mohamed Al-Fayed will soon trump Peel Holdings' 190p a share offer for Pinewood Shepperton, which values the James Bond film studio group at £88m, helped the shares rocket 18p, or 9pc, to a 52-week high of 220p. It looks as though he will have to table an offer in excess of 230p, or £106m, to win the day. John Whittaker's Peel Holdings owns 29.8pc of Pinewood and can therefore block any counter offer.

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Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:41:13 AM

Fulham defender willing to risk Europa League spot


By Paul Warburton


Apr 22 2011


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FULHAM won't shirk tackles from now until the end of the season – even if it does cost them a shock return to the Europa League.

The Whites have a back door to the competition they graced last season via an excellent disciplinary record in Uefa's Fair Play table.

But defender Aaron Hughes insists he and team-mates have put the last-chance incentive out of their minds.

Fulham and Hughes made the Europa final where they lost to Athletico Madrid in May 2010. As a result of England's second-place in the Uefa good boys league published this week – they are the team in pole position for next season as well.

Chelsea lead the Fair Play but will almost certainly qualify for the Champions League instead – not that it has any effect on Hughes.

"It's not as if you can plan tackles," said Hughes. "It's a split second thing – you do it almost unthinking in that sense – so nobody would have the Europa League in mind at that moment.

"What I will say is we have a number of experienced players, who usually know when they can win tackles and when they can't.

"We know when to stand up and not dive in, that sort of thing – and so far it's stood us in good stead."


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Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:44:39 AM

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11681_6888192,00.html (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11681_6888192,00.html)


Football's a drug for Hughes

Fulham boss admits all top bosses feel the heat


Last Updated: April 21, 2011 5:41pm


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Fulham manager Mark Hughes admits his passion for football is so great it would be difficult to quit the game for the sake of his health.

The effect of the pressure that comes with Premier League football was laid bare on Thursday night when Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier was admitted to hospital after falling ill.

The former Liverpool manager previously underwent open-heart surgery almost 10 years ago, while Joe Kinnear was forced to step down as Newcastle boss in 2009 after undergoing a heart bypass operation.

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.At 47, Hughes is more than a decade younger than both men but explained it would be a wrench to give up the game if he were to suffer the same fate.

"You have to understand what this game does to you," he said.

"I was out of the game for the first time in my career since I was a professional football player when I was sacked at Manchester City.

"It's okay for a month but, after that, you just crave to get back in because that's what you do, that's what you know, and that's what you love to be part of."

Asked if it was a drug, he added: "Absolutely, and once you've had a taste of it, it's something that's with you and has to be satisfied.

Weaknesses exposed
"If you're not in great health then any weaknesses can be brought to the fore because of the stresses and the strains that surround the game and surround your position as a Premier League manager.

"That's unfortunately been borne out in recent times and obviously in Gerard's situation."

Hughes sent his best wishes to Houllier, who has faced a demanding first season at Villa Park as the team has only recently climbed away from the relegation zone.

"When you're in the job we're in, the pressures build up and, certainly, at this time of the year, the stresses and strains come to the fore and they can bring out any weakness that you possibly have in your health," Hughes added.

"Whether you deal with it outwardly or inwardly, it still bears down on you and you have to have strategies to deal with that."

Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:48:32 AM

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/6754/5/fulham-make-summer-move-portuguese-midfield-star (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/6754/5/fulham-make-summer-move-portuguese-midfield-star)


Fulham to make summer move for Portuguese midfield star

By talkSPORT


Thursday, April 21

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Fulham have placed Joao Ribeiro back on their shopping list as they bid to secure their Premier League status.

The Cottagers are now five points clear of the drop zone and beginning to plan for next season in the top-flight.

The Vitoria de Guimaraes midfielder was on Mark Hughes' radar in January, according to Portuguese newspaper O'Jogo, but the west London club were involved in a relegation battle at the time.

Now they are up to 12th in the table and are looking forward to next season, with scouts from Craven Cottage said to be monitoring the 23-year-old's progress.

The winger is contracted to his current club until 2013 and has a market value of around £2.5m.

Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:49:54 AM

http://www.setanta.com/ie/Articles/2011/04/21/Fresh-starlet-raid-on-cards-for-Cottagers/gnid-93006/ (http://www.setanta.com/ie/Articles/2011/04/21/Fresh-starlet-raid-on-cards-for-Cottagers/gnid-93006/)




Fresh Lloyd raid on cards for Cottagers


by Setanta Staff , 21 April 2011   


Port Vale's caretaker boss Mark Grew has confirmed that Fulham will take youngster Ryan Lloyd on a trial spell in May.

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Lloyd is set to come to the end of his first two years as a Vale youth team player and has impressed greatly at the League Two side.

The Cottagers, who have already agreed a deal to take Darlington youngster Dan Burn to Craven Cottage from next season, will take a look at Lloyd on a week's trial from May 1.

If he is successful, then boss Mark Hughes could look to try and secure a permanent switch to the Londoners.

Meanwhile, Grew told the Port Vale website: "It is nice to know that Premiership clubs are keeping a watch on our players. Fulham showed an expression of interest and Ryan will spend a week with them.

"We have had lots of interest from both Premiership and Championship clubs in several of our players and it is nice to know we are going in the right direction."
Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:51:42 AM

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11677_6887490,00.html (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11677_6887490,00.html)



Agent - Osvaldo staying put

Espanyol striker said to be against summer switch


By Francisco Acedo.   


Last Updated: April 21, 2011 1:09pm

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Dani Osvaldo's agent has insisted the sought-after striker wishes to stay with Espanyol.

The 25-year-old has caught the eye this season and been linked with the likes of Atletico, Sevilla, Aston Villa and Fulham in recent weeks.

The Argentina-born striker bagged a brace in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid to take his tally to 10 goals in 16 La Liga starts this term.

He has scored three in three starts since returning from a 10-week injury lay-off in March and his agent, Dario Decoud, has confirmed there has been interest from the Premier League.

Decide

But he claims his client would favour staying with Espanyol for the foreseeable future.

."There is time to consider the situation, there is a month before they open the market," said Decoud.

"His idea is to stay here, but it is his future and he must decide what to do."

Osvaldo signed a five-year contract with Espanyol last summer after impressing during a loan spell from Bologna for the second half of last season.

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Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:52:53 AM

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Six of the best forgotten footballers

Eidur Gudjohnsen AT Fulham AND Stoke

A title winner with both Chelsea and Barcelona, Eidur Gudjohnsen signed for Stoke City in 2010, where he made just five substitute appearances before being shipped out on loan to Fulham in the January transfer window. Gudjohnsen has fared little better at Craven Cottage, making five substitute appearances to date. What with the Michael Jackson statue, it's more Bad than Gud at Fulham these days.

Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:54:04 AM

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Duff doubtful for Wolves clash


Apr 21 2011


By Jacob Murtagh

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Wolves v Fulham

DAMIEN Duff is a major injury doubt for Saturday's trip to Molineux.

The Irishman missed the defeat against Manchester United a fortnight ago, and is still struggling with an Achilles problem.

Boss Mark Hughes said: "He's got inflammation around his Achilles. We hope there will be better news for the games in the week."

Hughes has no fresh injury worries as the Whites look to continue their climb up the table.

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Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:55:00 AM

Get Well Soon Gerard


Thursday 21st April 2011

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Following the news that Gerard Houllier was admitted to hospital on Wednesday, Fulham Manager Mark Hughes took the time during his pre-match press conference to send his best wishes to the Aston Villa manager.

"Our thoughts are with Gerard and his family," said Hughes on Thursday afternoon. "It's a really worrying time for them and his club as he's their figurehead.

"We wish him well and we hope it's nothing too serious. When you're in the job we're in the pressure builds up at this time of the year and the stresses and strains come to fore. They can bring out a possible weakness you may have in your health so it's a difficult job."

Hughes spoke of the stresses and strains placed upon Premier League managers and the need to alleviate those pressures, especially during the latter stages of a season.

"There's a lot of focus on managers and what they're doing at their respective clubs and how their teams are doing," Hughes explained. "Inevitably that focus on success falls on the shoulders of managers.

"Irrespective of your personality or how you deal with it, it still bears down on you and you have to have a strategy for how to deal with it.

"The LMA do great work and all managers should now be signed up to their Wellness Programme. I certainly am and by having regular health checks it allows you to do your job."


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Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:55:55 AM

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Money, Money, Money


Filed under: General — timmyg @ 2:11 pm

We're #136! We're #136! We're #136!

Okay, these figures about the "200 best-paying teams in the world" is a bit of out date as they're based on last season. Hull and Portsmouth are not in the EPL, nor is Siena still in Serie A.

But it's nice to know we pay about the same on salaries that Fiorentina do, right? They're good, right?

The most interesting thing about this list to compare and contrast the leagues though, even if it is apples and oranges.

For instance, look at the NFL. The Washington Redskins is that league's highest paying team, yet they are ranked just #70 overall. They're right behind the NBA's Sacramento Kings — a team that is moving to the other end of California (Anaheim) this summer — and just a bit above Portsmouth.

Overall, the average ranking of an NFL team is #114. That makes sense considering the strict salary caps and unguaranteed contracts for the players. Yet, the league is the most popular here in the states with attendances nearly doubling the EPL, and a commanding multi-billion dollar TV contract and oodles of public money for stadiums.

But, it is also currently in a lockout because of qualms over revenue sharing between players and owners. Connected? I think so.

Anything else stick out to you? For me, the last thing is just how cheap the New York Islanders are. Man are they a mess.

Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:56:52 AM

Mousa's Goal Rush


Thursday 21st April 2011

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Mousa Dembele is hoping to finish the season with a goal-scoring flourish as the Whites prepare for Saturday's Barclays Premier League encounter with Wolves.

The Belgium international's brace in the home fixture against Wolves helped the Whites secure all three points. But looking ahead to the game at Molineux, Dembele is expecting to find a home side in determined mood.

"It was a really good game against Wolves at home," Dembele told fulhamfc.com. "It's always nice to be important in a game and that's why I have a good feeling playing against Wolves. This time it's going to be different because they're at the bottom of the table and they're going to be extra motivated to win the game.

"My season has gone quite well but the goals are staying out, so I want to score more goals – but for a first season I think it's quite good. I have a minimum number of goals I need to score in the season and at the moment I haven't reached my target.

"I want to score more goals but it's also true that I want to be important for the team. I like to create goals for my team-mates, whether it's with a good pass or by making the game more open."

With Fulham striving for a place in the top ten, many supporters will be keeping one eye on the table as the action unfold on Saturday but as Dembele explained, he's not one for scanning the rankings.

"To be honest I don't think too much about the table," he said. "I prefer to concentrate on the game itself. I want to win this game at the weekend, I think we have a good chance to win but it's not going to be easy because Wolves are at home and they're at the bottom of the table.

"I want us to win and keep winning, if you just concentrate on one game at a time maybe we'll end up higher than we thought."


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Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 07:59:47 AM

http://www.soccerway.com/news/2011/April/21/hughes-wants-sidwell-to-hunt-wolves/ (http://www.soccerway.com/news/2011/April/21/hughes-wants-sidwell-to-hunt-wolves/)


Hughes wants Sidwell to hunt Wolves

21 April 2011

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Fulham manager Mark Hughes has backed new signing Steve Sidwell to play a big part for his new side - starting with Saturday's trip to Wolves. Fulham manager Mark Hughes has backed new signing Steve Sidwell to play a big part for his new side - starting with Saturday's trip to Wolves.

The midfielder initially joined on a six-month loan from Aston Villa in January but was given a three-year contract on Monday.

Sidwell could have been playing for the home side on Saturday as he had a deal lined up with Wolves before choosing the Londoners.

"Steven has shown enough in the time that he has been here that he is going to be a big part of where we are going," Hughes said.

"We could have waited but we wanted him to understand that he was a part of what we are trying to do."

"We are delighted to bring him on board."

Fulham could be set to qualify for next season's Europa League competition through the Fair Play system but Hughes said that could seriously disrupt their English Premier League campaign.

When Fulham battled their way to the final of the competition in 2009-10, their league form was hit and Hughes is wary of his players getting too tired.

"I can see the thinking behind the Fair Play system. It does impact on the club's coming season," he said.

"There is a significant amount of games you have to play to play to progress to benefit financially."

And Hughes had kind words for Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier, who went to hospital on Wednesday night with an unspecified health problem. Houllier's condition has been described as comfortable.

"Our thoughts are with Gerard and his family. It's a trying time for them and for the club. We wish him well," Hughes said.

"He has history in the past of poor health and I hope it is nothing serious. When we are in the job that we are, pressure builds up."

"This time of year stress comes to the fore. It's a difficult job and we have to accept that."

"There's a focus on managers and how their teams are doing. That demand falls on the shoulders of the managers."

Midfielder Damien Duff (Achilles) is definitely out and although defender Philippe Senderos is recovering well from a similar injury, he will also be absent.
Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 08:00:56 AM

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FM Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham 23 Apr 2011

By Footymad


Updated Friday, 22nd April 2011

This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham at 15:00 on 23rd April 2011 in the Premier League.

History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham fixture

Fulham face a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Cottagers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 21 and win only 6 of the 37 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2009, the Wolves carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 11 Sep Fulham 2 - 1 Wolves Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 17 Apr Fulham 0 - 0 Wolves Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 20 Sep Wolves 2-1 Fulham Premier League
2003/2004 Sat 21 Feb Wolves 2 - 1 Fulham Premiership
2003/2004 Sat 18 Oct Fulham 0 - 0 Wolves Premiership
2000/2001 Tue 24 Apr Fulham 2 - 0 Wolves League Division One
2000/2001 Wed 01 Nov Fulham 3 - 2 Wolves League Cup

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Wolves's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Cottagers have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wolverhampton Wanderers find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 32 games have yielded only 32 points.

Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 38 points from their 32 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 2 2 2 10 11 8
Fulham 6 2 1 3 8 8 7

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Fulham on their travels as of late, but we can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Wolverhampton Wanderers. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Wolverhampton Wanderers Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.

Fulham Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.


For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here
Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 08:01:56 AM

Aaron Ramsey 'approached by Fulham for season-long loan from Arsenal'


Fulham boss Mark Hughes is said to have been in touch with Arsenal over the possibility of taking midfielder Aaron Ramsey on a season-long loan in 2011/12.

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Aaron Ramsey: Training but not playing games (Pic: Graham Chadwick)

The Welsh international midfielder has only recently returned from a serious leg injury and was loaned out to Championship sides Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City earlier this season as part of his rehab.

Now Ramsey, 20, is back at Arsenal but has struggled to break into the first-team, and looks certain to continue playing second fiddle to the Gunners' latest midfield starlet - Jack Wilshere.

The newly-capped 19-year-old has been the standout player in Arsene Wenger's squad this season, with impressive displays at home and in Europe.

And Ramsey looks set to be stuck on the sidelines - especially as Wilshere's scintillating form has coincided with Samir Nasri's emergence as one of the Premier League's top playmakers and the increasing likelihood captain Cesc Fabregas will snub Barcelona to remain at Arsenal again next season.


Ramsey is thought to be interested in discussing the possibility of a move to Fulham, as it will offer him a greater chance of regular games as well as the chance to work with one of his boyhood heroes - former Wales captain Mark Hughes.


If Arsene Wenger agrees to the deal, he would likely want assurances Ramsey would play regularly.

However, one possible stumbling block could be Fulham's desire to have a clause inserted in the loan agreement that allows for a permanent move if the temporary switch is deemed a success.



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Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: WhiteJC on April 22, 2011, 11:16:24 AM
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Wolves v Fulham Preview: Steve Sidwell Finally Makes it to Molineux

Time is running out for Wolverhampton and, after a fortnight break from action, Mick McCarthy's team resume their Premier League fight for survival in the worst possible shape.

Having seen their game against Stoke City postponed due to the Potters' FA Cup semi-final, the Molineux men have been forced to stew on their demoralising 3-0 defeat to Everton for far longer than they would have preferred.

Last weekend's games made more painful viewing as Wigan's win over Blackpool enabled the Latics to send Wolves to the foot of the table and, although the Midlands club have as good a run-in as any of the teams under threat, the form book tends to go out of the window when it comes to McCarthy's team.

First up is a Fulham side who have won on their Premier League travels just once all season and, on 38 points, are still at least another victory away from securing their own safety.

The game is certain to have added spice given it is the first time the sides have met since Cottagers striker Bobby Zamora had his leg broken in a challenge with Wolves skipper Karl Henry and then, days later, Fulham's Danny Murphy accused Wolves being among a cluster of clubs who send out 'pumped-up' players.

It will also be the first occasion Steve Sidwell, who pulled the plug on a move to Molineux in favour of the Cottagers at the 11th hour, visits Wanderers since breaking Adlene Guedioura's leg while playing for Aston Villa, so a potentially feisty afternoon awaits.

KEY MATCH-UP: Sylvan Ebanks-Blake v Brede Hangeland
With Kevin Doyle still sidelined, the lion's share of the goalscoring burden falls on the shoulders of Ebanks-Blake, who is the club's leading scorer in the Premier League this term with seven goals. Most of those have come during cameo appearances off the bench, however, with the onus now on the former Manchester United man to deliver from the start. Strong, quick and powerful, the stocky striker has the ammunition to cause classy Cottagers centre-back Hangeland problems on the deck, but the Norway international should have the edge in the air in what promises to be a closely-contested tussle.

FORM GUIDE: Fulham have been in inconsistent form of late, winning two, losing two and drawing one in their last five games, while Wolverhampton have seen a four-match unbeaten run halted abruptly in their last two outings, conceding four at Newcastle and three against Everton.

ODDS: Wolverhampton 6-4, Fulham 9-5, Draw 9-4

WOLVERHAMPTON:
Wolverhampton manager Mick McCarthy believes it is a blessing in disguise they missed out on Fulham's Sidwell - because they would have never signed Jamie O'Hara.

Having undergone a medical on deadline day, Sidwell stunned the Molineux club by pulling the plug on a loan move at the 11th hour in favour of a return south with the Cottagers.

He was this week handed a three-year contract by manager Mark Hughes, yet McCarthy has no regrets over how events have materialised after landing O'Hara from Tottenham.

"Had Sidwell signed on loan, Jamie wouldn't have come," said McCarthy. "Irrespective of how I felt, or what I said or what I did, it is one of those occasions where things have worked out right for us because we got a really good player."

"That's why he went. He lives in London and the agreement was the rest of this season and three more."

Meanwhile, Henry insists he is looking forward to welcoming Henry back to Molineux.

He said: "I'm delighted to see him back, even though he's clearly going to be a threat for Fulham on Saturday. It's never nice to see any player pick up a broken leg or another nasty injury. I'm really pleased to see him back looking sharp and scoring goals and I'm sure he'll be back in the England squad soon."

Strategy: McCarthy has already confirmed that Stephen Ward will replace the injured George Elokobi at left-back, leaving his main dilemma up front. The Wolves manager traded his usual 4-5-1 formation for a more positive 4-4-2 against Everton a fortnight ago only for his team to find themselves 3-0 down at half-time. Therefore, it would not be a huge surprise if he were to revert to a five-man field on Saturday, for the first half at least, with Nenad Milijas a likely beneficiary.

Injury Update: Stephen Hunt could make the bench after returning to full training following a hernia operation, while Kevin Doyle (knee) and David Edwards (back) miss out again but have commenced light training. Elokobi (hamstring) faces at least another two weeks on the sidelines.

FULHAM:
Fulham are part of a group of clubs who could be dragged back into a relegation battle but for the meantime, their manager Hughes, is focused on getting into the top 10.

However, he admits his side could struggle against a Wolves' side whose performances this season are not reflected by their position in the table.

He said: "Wolves have had some fantastic results against the top sides and on their day can beat anybody.

"We are very mindful of that and their home form is good, so it will be a difficult trip for us.

"But I think [our Premier League safety] is in our own hands and as the games get ticked off, it gets more difficult for those teams who are down the bottom.

"You can look at the fixtures that those teams have left, but the games are running out for them.

"This year it is difficult to call [on who will go down], but we are playing okay and looking upwards, but you still have to be mindful of what is going on around you."

Strategy: Fulham are expected to make one change from the team that was soundly beaten by Manchester United on their last outing. Sidwell is likely to be restored to the centre of midfield to partner Murphy in a 4-4-2 system. Much of Fulham's possession will pass through the duo to Zamora, who will look to hold the ball up and play in his team mates.

Injury Update: Damien Duff is rated as extremely doubtful after he picked up an Achilles problem. Hughes has no other new injuries to contend with.
Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: WhiteJC on April 22, 2011, 11:19:02 AM
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Wolves - Fulham Preview: Visitors target first win at Molineux since 1985
Bottom of the table hosts look for vital three points that could lift them out of the relegation zone, while Mark Hughes' side can tale a huge step towards safety with a victory

PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Wolves: Hennessey; Foley, Berra, Stearman, Elokobi; Jarvis, Henry, Milija, O'Hara; Ebanks-Blake, Fletcher.   

Fulham: Schwarzer; Baird, Hughes, Hangeland, Salcido; Dempsey, Murphy, Etuhu, Kakuta; Zamora, Dembele.

DID YOU KNOW?
Of the five Premier League meetings between the two sides, Fulham have won only once. Wolves have beaten the Londoners 2-1 on two occasions and there have been two goalless draws.

Of the 77 meetings between the two sides throughout history in all competitions, Wolves have won 35 compared to Fulham's 23, with 19 draws.

Fulham haven't beaten Wolves at Molineux since April 27 1985, when they ran out convincing 4-0 winners.

Over their last two games, Wolves have conceded seven goals, in 3-0 and 4-1 defeats to Everton and Newcastle United respectively.

Wigan's victory over Blackpool last weekend meant Wolves were left at the bottom of the Premier League table, but they have a game in hand on the six teams above them.

Despite being eight places above Wolves, Fulham are a mere six points ahead of their opponents on Saturday, having played as many games.

Moussa Dembele's two goals in the meeting between these sides back in September were his first strikes in the Premier League.

However, Dembele has failed to score in league action since - his other goals came in a League Cup victory over Port Vale and the 4-0 thrashing of Tottenham in the FA Cup.

Dembele's likely striker partner Bobby Zamora, who recently recovered from a broken leg sustained against Wolves, has scored three goals in the last four games.

Despite being bottom of the table, Wolves have scored as many goals as Fulham, but they have conceded 56 goals, compared to their opponents' 35.


LAST MEETING

September 11, 2010: Fulham 2-1 Wolves

Two Moussa Dembele goals handed Fulham a win despite Jelle van Damme's opener after 10 minutes, but the game was overshadowed by Bobby Zamora suffering a broken leg under a challenge from Karl Henry. Cristophe Berra was sent off in stoppage time, and Dembele's free-kick sealed the win.
Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: WhiteJC on April 22, 2011, 11:20:28 AM
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Port Vale: Grew warns Fulham over young star Lloyd
TRIAL DATE: Ryan Lloyd will spend a week with Premier League side Fulham, who won't buy him on the cheap.


MARK Grew has warned Premier League side Fulham not to try to sign Ryan Lloyd on the cheap after they handed the Vale youth star a week's trial.

The 17-year-old winger, from Newcastle, is coming to the end of the first year of his two-year youth deal and will link up with Cottagers on May 1.

But Vale's caretaker boss and head of youth, said: "We've had Ryan since he was playing at under-nines level, so it's probably cost us between £30,000 to £40,000 to bring him through.

"If clubs think they can offer a similar amount for him, then they have got another thing coming.


"Clubs can have a look, but they have to be realistic.

"Ryan is under contract and any valuation would be between us and Fulham.

"But he's only going on trial and there has been no talk over money.

"They will have a look at him and will come back to us if they fancy him.

"But they shouldn't think they can get him on the cheap because it's taken a lot of hard work to get him this far."

Despite Grew's warning he praised Fulham's conduct, by adding: "Fulham haven't tried to poach Ryan and go through the back-door.

"They e-mailed the chairman and did it the way we expected them to – that's all you ask of the top clubs.

"The fact Ryan is going on trial at Fulham is a great reflection on our youth policy.

"It will be nice for him to see what it's like in a Premier League environment and hopefully that will inspire the rest of lads."

Meanwhile, Grew admits contract hopefuls including Gary Roberts and Kris Taylor will have to wait until the end of the season to discover if they are to be offered new deals.

The temporary boss has offered new contracts to Doug Loft, Gareth Owen and Adam Yates, but added: "I want to concentrate on football.

"I also don't know who will be manager next season, so there is no use me taking these players on and then a new manager not wanting them, that wouldn't be fair."
Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: WhiteJC on April 22, 2011, 11:22:48 AM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1379540/Wolves-v-FULHAM-Damien-Duff-hampered-injury-ahead-Molineux-clash.html? (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1379540/Wolves-v-FULHAM-Damien-Duff-hampered-injury-ahead-Molineux-clash.html?)

Wolves v FULHAM: Damien Duff still hampered with injury ahead of Molineux clash

Fulham boss Mark Hughes is almost but resigned to being without Damien Duff again for Saturday's Barclays Premier League game at Wolves.

Duff is still troubled by the achilles injury that forced him to miss the defeat at Manchester United a fortnight ago but should be back for Wednesday night's match with Bolton.

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Achilles heel: Duff (left) is set to miss out again
Hughes has no fresh injury concerns, with Philippe Senderos still working his way back to full fitness after missing the entire season to date.

Team (from): Schwarzer, Baird, Hangeland, Hughes, Salcido, Etuhu, Duff, Davies, Murphy, Sidwell, Dempsey, Dembele, Zamora, Johnson, Stockdale, Kelly, Gudjohnsen, Kakuta.


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Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: WhiteJC on April 22, 2011, 11:24:08 AM
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SUB-PLOTS IRRELEVANT - McCARTHY

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has urged his players to focus on the football and not the sub-plots for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham.

Wolves' 2-1 defeat at Craven Cottage in September was overshadowed when Bobby Zamora sustained a broken leg following a challenge from captain Karl Henry.

Soon after Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy caused outrage when he accused some managers of pumping up their players before sending them out into a game.

Specifically mentioning Wolves, Blackburn and Stoke, Murphy claimed the players were under orders to stop other teams from playing, and that "no brains" were involved when it came to some tackles.

Throw in the additional fact Adlene Guedioura faces Steve Sidwell for the first time since his leg was broken in September following a tackle from the midfielder, who was then with Aston Villa, and there is plenty to spice up the occasion.

McCarthy, however, has reminded his players there is only one subject that deserves any attention, and that is the bottom-of-the-table club's battle to beat the drop.

"I think you'll find that staying up is the bigger story with me. I'm not bothered about anything else," McCarthy told Wolves' website.

"People can always find something in any game, such as one player went to school with someone else, so-and-so went out with someone else's girlfriend, or another player suffered a bad tackle from him or somebody got booked or sent off.

"There is always a sub-plot which the media all like, but it goes right over my head.

"None of that garbage washes with me at all because I played enough games against enough people to know there were sub-plots in all of those.

"You just go and play. I don't think players think too much about all that, and Fulham are a good side.

"I expect a really hard, difficult Premier League game. I watched a DVD of their game against Manchester United [2-0 defeat on April 9] and they did all right.

"They've good footballers, but I'm sure people will drag up Danny Murphy and all of his comments.

"I'm sure people will look to drag the backside out of that one, but as usual I'm not interested in talking about it."

As for Guedioura, who spent just over six months on the sidelines before returning to action in a 3-0 home defeat to Everton earlier this month, McCarthy insists there is no lingering ill will.

"It happens - Adlene was most gracious about it," added McCarthy.

"He's back playing and that's all that really matters. I never griped about it and I haven't changed my view on it either."
Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: WhiteJC on April 22, 2011, 11:26:14 AM
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Cottagers in Guimaraes winger link

Fulham boss Mark Hughes is being linked with another swoop for Vitoria de Guimaraes' Portuguese midfielder Joao Ribeiro.

The Welsh tactician was reportedly plotting a swoop for the 23-year-old during the January transfer window, but held off while the Cottagers' Premier League future was still in the balance.

However, with Fulham now sitting in 12th position and five points clear of the drop zone with five games remaining, it seems Hughes is now casting one eye towards his summer transfer plans.

Portuguese newspaper O'Jogo is reporting that scouts have recently been sent from the west London club to watch Ribeiro in action.

If Hughes steps up his interest in the winger, who is contracted to Vitoria de Guimaraes until 2013, he will have to pay out around £2.5million.

Meanwhile, the agent of Espanyol striker Dani Osvaldo, who has been linked with a move to Fulham amongst other clubs, insists he wants to stay at his current club in Spain's Primera Liga.

Dario Decoud said: "There is time to consider the situation, there is a month before they open the market.
"His idea is to stay here, but it is his future and he must decide what to do."


Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: WhiteJC on April 22, 2011, 11:30:16 AM
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Adlene Guedioura has no problem with Steve Sidwell

ADLENE Guedioura has played down the significance of coming face-to-face with Steve Sidwell – eight months after having his leg broken by him.

Sidwell arrives at Molineux tomorrow with his Fulham side having injured Guedioura while with Villa. "There's no problem at all as I said at the time – it's all forgotten,'' said the fit-again Algerian. "It's all in the past and I'm looking forward now, nothing else.

"I'm feeling good. It was good to get back against Everton but that game has gone now and we are all looking forward to the next ones against Fulham, Stoke and Birmingham. These last couple of weeks have given us the chance to work hard on certain things to make sure we are ready for the game.

"Sometimes it's good to be playing every week but other times like now it's good to be able to spend time in training and rectify some of the details to our games to be ready for the next game. The next three games are all massive and, to be honest, the last six are like six-pointers because they are against teams closer to us in the table.

"If we could win them then not only does it help us but also damage the opposition as well.

"Hopefully we can start it all off with a win against Fulham."



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Title: Re: Friday Fulham Stuff (22.04.11)
Post by: WhiteJC on April 22, 2011, 11:31:51 AM
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Fulham eye Fiorentina ace
Hughes weighs up Santana deal

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Skysports.com understands Fulham are lining up a move for Fiorentina midfielder Mario Santana.

Santana's current deal expires at the end of the season and he is expected to leave the Artemio Franchi.

The 29-year-old has established himself as a key member of the Fiorentina side since arriving from Palermo in 2006.

However, Santana has been unable to agree a new deal and he is believed to be interested in finding a new club.

The news has alerted a number of clubs across Europe to Santana's availability on a free transfer this summer.

Fulham are now weighing up a move for the former Argentina international as Mark Hughes looks to bolster his squad for next season.

Hughes is scouring the transfer market and Santana's Bosman status makes him an attractive proposition to the Cottagers chief.

Santana has been linked with a move to England in the past with Tottenham credited with an interest in the winger, but now Fulham could offer the South American the chance to ply his trade in the Premier League.
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Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 11:49:31 AM

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Karl Henry tells Danny Murphy to keep quiet

Friday 22nd April 2011, 11:30AM BST.


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Captain Karl Henry today insisted Danny Murphy should mind his own business as Wolves focused on survival.

Fulham visit Molineux tomorrow with Henry admitting he was affected by Bobby Zamora's broken leg following his challenge in September.

That incident sparked Murphy's comments that teams such as Wolves were 'too pumped up'.

Zamora, who shares the same agent as Henry, has since made a full recovery, scoring three goals in four Premier League games since returning in February.

And Henry said: "I think Danny Murphy should worry about himself and his team and no-one else's.

"When you're talking about an injury to a player, it's not something you easily brush off. I spoke to Bobby when it happened and I've spoken to him since and I'm really pleased to see he's fully fit and scoring goals.

"I hope he gets back in the England squad soon and he seems to have picked up where he left off, so I'm really pleased."

Although affected by Zamora's injury, Henry will not be distracted from Wolves' need for points in the battle to stay up once the game gets underway.

"I'm fine and I'll play my normal game and make sure I do what I do best," he said.

"I'm not worrying about anything else but the bigger picture, which is that we're bottom of the league and we need to get out of trouble."

Henry's stance on Murphy was backed up by Fulham boss Mark Hughes, who warned his player is in for a hot reception at Molineux and was wrong to make the comments.

"Danny might get a bit of a reception," said Hughes. "The mistake he made was to single out the respective clubs."

Wolves midfielder Adlene Guedioura suffered a broken leg in the same month as Zamora, from a tackle by Fulham's then-Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell. "These things happen in football — we all know there's a chance you might come off injured," said Henry.


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Post by: White Noise on April 22, 2011, 05:13:18 PM

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Hughes reignites Ribeiro interest



Author:  Andrew Allen


Posted on:22 April 2011 - 11:10 AM


Vitoria de Guimaraes' Portuguese midfielder Joao Ribeiro is again said to be a target of Fulham boss Mark Hughes.

The Welsh tactician was reportedly plotting a swoop for the 23-year-old during the January transfer window, but held off while the Cottagers' Premier League future was still in the balance.

However, with Fulham now sitting in 12th position and five points clear of the drop zone with five games remaining, it seems Hughes is now casting one eye towards his summer transfer plans.

Portuguese newspaper O'Jogo is reporting that scouts have recently been sent from the west London club to watch Ribeiro in action.

If Hughes steps up his interest in the winger, who is contracted to Vitoria de Guimaraes until 2013, he will have to pay out around £2.5million.

Meanwhile, the agent of Espanyol striker Dani Osvaldo, who has been linked with a move to Fulham amongst other clubs, insists he wants to stay at his current club in Spain's Primera Liga.

Dario Decoud said: "There is time to consider the situation, there is a month before they open the market.

"His idea is to stay here, but it is his future and he must decide what to do."

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Post by: Mr Fulham on April 22, 2011, 08:19:05 PM
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Rob Milsom signs deal with Dons


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Following yesterday's positive news about the Dons new kit deal with global sports brand adidas, Aberdeen FC is this morning delighted to announce Rob Milsom has signed a 2 year deal with the club.

The 24 year old, a product of Fulham FC Youth Academy, was brought to Pittodrie by Craig Brown in January to bolster the Dons midfield.

Rob has since become a stalwart in the heart of the Dons midfield and scored his first goal for the club against St Mirren last month.

"We are very pleased that Rob Milsom has signed a contract to stay with the club. That is excellent for Aberdeen Football Club and he has made a good impact since he has come. All the correspondence and information I get from the fans is that he is a very popular player here. Certainly very popular in the dressing room and with the staff so we are delighted about that signing."