Sunday Fulham Stuff - 23/10/22...

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Key information for Fulham match

Make sure you're match ready.

Leeds United face Fulham on Sunday afternoon at Elland Road and we would like to remind supporters around some of the key pieces of information that will hopefully ensure everyone is fully prepared for the match.

Arrive early:

Once again, we are urging fans to arrive in plenty of time. Turnstiles will open at 12pm, two hours ahead of kick-off (2pm), to allow extra time for supporters to get into their seats.

The Fan Zone will also be open to supporters from 11am.

Download your ticket:

Supporters that have chosen Mobile Ticket Delivery must have downloaded their ticket into their Apple or Google Wallet before arriving at Elland Road and ensure their smartphone is fully charged.

A screenshot of your mobile ticket or the email confirming your mobile ticket WILL NOT permit you entry into the stadium on a matchday. You need to download your mobile ticket from the link in your booking confirmation email.

If you have an android phone, please also ensure that your NFC is switched on in your settings.

Print at Home tickets:

If you are using the Print at Home option, please make sure that you have printed your ticket out in advance of arriving at the stadium. This must be printed on full size A4 paper and in good quality.

Please click here for all FAQs around the new mobile ticket process.

Matchday facilities:

Supporters can now find a prayer room and sensory toom in the West Stand for use throughout the match. There is also a sensory room located in the South Stand boxes, with tickets available on request.

Matchday Incident Text Service:

As always, supporters can report any incidents that take place anonymously via text either on the day of the game or afterwards. Please include details around the incident and location/seat details. The number to contact is 07887514789.

Activities:

The club will be showing their support for the annual Rainbow Laces campaign throughout the day, with branded assets being used at the stadium to help raise awareness and show our support for the LGBTQ+ community.



https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30526/key-information-for-fulham-match

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Marco Silva impressed by passion of 'very good' Leeds boss Jesse Marsch
The two face each other for the first time when Fulham go to Elland Road on Sunday.

Fulham boss Marco Silva has expressed his admiration for Leeds counterpart Jesse Marsch's passionate approach to the game.

The two managers will go head-to-head for the first time at Elland Road on Sunday when Fulham bid to maintain their climb up the Premier League table.

Marsch, who recently served a touchline ban for remonstrating with the match officials, is sure to be an animated presence again in the technical area as Leeds aim to halt a seven-game winless run.

When asked about the Leeds head coach, Silva told the media: "It will be the first time that we play against each other.

"Passion, is the first thing that I can see. I can feel it, even on the touchline, how he feels during a game."

Marsch was sent off during his side's 5-2 defeat at Brentford last month as his frustrations with the match officials got the better of him and he was forced to watch the following home draw against Aston Villa from the stands.

The 48-year-old American has come under increasing pressure following his side's disappointing display in Thursday night's 2-0 defeat at Leicester.

It was a third successive loss for Marsch's side, who sit outside the relegation zone only on goal difference.

But Silva offered his support for the former New York Red Bulls, Salzburg and Leipzig boss, who Leeds tasked with succeeding Marcelo Bielsa after sacking the hugely popular Argentinian in February.

Silva added: "He's trying his best for his team, he's a very good manager. Last season he had a good impact on their squad when he came after Bielsa.

"They lost some players, but they did well in the market as well, they signed very good players, young players with very good quality.

"It will be tough for us, but we will challenge a good side. I think it will be a good game."

Fulham rose to ninth in the table after Thursday night's 3-0 home win against Villa, who sacked manager Steven Gerrard shortly after.

The Cottagers have won four and drawn three of their first 11 league matches since Silva steered them straight back to the top flight last season after relegation.



https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/marco-silva-impressed-by-passion-of-very-good-leeds-boss-jesse-marsch-42087038.html

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Leeds will do 'whatever it takes' to beat Fulham, says Jesse Marsch
The West Yorkshire team are winless in seven matches.

Leeds' under-fire boss Jesse Marsch has declared his players will "do whatever it takes" to win Sunday's home Premier League game against Fulham.

A section of travelling Leeds fans turned on Marsch's side after Thursday night's 2-0 defeat at Leicester left them winless in seven matches.

Marsch admitted he was feeling the heat, but remained defiant as Leeds sit above the relegation zone only on goal difference.

https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1583213976384638977

He said: "We need to use the pressure in a way to motivate us to be clear. The clarity of what exactly the game will need will be the most important thing.

"I know they'll be ready to run and fight and do whatever it takes. I know they have that and then it's just making sure they do it in a way that helps us win the match."

Leeds took seven points from their first three matches, but their promising start to the season has faded and frustration is mounting on the terraces.

A section of travelling fans booed them off the field at the King Power Stadium after they lost their way against a fragile Leicester, who climbed off the foot of the table.

Chants for former head coach Marcelo Bielsa rang out from the away end, but March insisted post-match that he was not angry with his players.

"No no," he said. "It's about shaping them to understand that we have to stop the bleeding. What can I say to them after this match? Everyone's crushed.

"So I have to find a way to keep them strong and to keep them believing in what we're doing.

"I think the work has been good from every perspective, from my staff, from our physical team. We don't have a lot of injuries, we have a lot of guys who are ready to go.

"I don't think individual performances were terrible, I think we just need collectively to still find a way to manage moments and in both boxes take care of what we need to take care of."

Marsch made several contentious selection decisions at Leicester after his side's impressive display in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Premier League leaders Arsenal the previous Sunday.

Junior Firpo made his first appearance of the season at left-back in place of the injured Pascal Struijk and Crysencio Summerville was handed his first Premier League start as Jack Harrison dropped to the bench.

Skipper Liam Cooper was also named among the substitutes, with Diego Llorente recalled to central defence.

Marsch added: "From a leadership and football perspective, I'm trying to analyse everything without over-analysing, that's the key.

"You can get stuck in a circle if you start thinking about every little detail.

"The vibe and the mood has been good, but now we've got to dig deep and do what we can for Sunday."



https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/leeds-will-do-whatever-it-takes-to-beat-fulham-says-jesse-marsch-42087049.html

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'I know they'll be ready to run and fight and do whatever it takes': Under-pressure Jesse Marsch says his Leeds team will do all they can in must-win game against Fulham

    Jesse Marsch has said his team will 'do whatever it takes' to beat Fulham
    Leeds are without a win in seven games and fans are starting to get restless
    The Leeds crowd were singing chants for former head coach Marcelo Bielsa
    Leeds face Fulham this weekend as they look to bounce back from poor form

Leeds' under-fire boss Jesse Marsch has declared his players will 'do whatever it takes' to win Sunday's home Premier League game against Fulham.

A section of travelling Leeds fans turned on Marsch's side after Thursday night's 2-0 defeat at Leicester left them winless in seven matches.

Marsch admitted he was feeling the heat, but remained defiant as Leeds sit above the relegation zone only on goal difference.

He said: 'We need to use the pressure in a way to motivate us to be clear. The clarity of what exactly the game will need will be the most important thing.

'I know they'll be ready to run and fight and do whatever it takes. I know they have that and then it's just making sure they do it in a way that helps us win the match.'

Leeds took seven points from their first three matches, but their promising start to the season has faded and frustration is mounting on the terraces.

A section of travelling fans booed them off the field at the King Power Stadium after they lost their way against a fragile Leicester, who climbed off the foot of the table.

Chants for former head coach Marcelo Bielsa rang out from the away end, but Marsch insisted post-match that he was not angry with his players.

'No no,' he said. 'It's about shaping them to understand that we have to stop the bleeding. What can I say to them after this match? Everyone's crushed.

'So I have to find a way to keep them strong and to keep them believing in what we're doing.

'I think the work has been good from every perspective, from my staff, from our physical team. We don't have a lot of injuries, we have a lot of guys who are ready to go.

'I don't think individual performances were terrible, I think we just need collectively to still find a way to manage moments and in both boxes take care of what we need to take care of.'

Marsch made several contentious selection decisions at Leicester after his side's impressive display in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Premier League leaders Arsenal the previous Sunday.

Junior Firpo made his first appearance of the season at left-back in place of the injured Pascal Struijk and Crysencio Summerville was handed his first Premier League start as Jack Harrison dropped to the bench.

Skipper Liam Cooper was also named among the substitutes, with Diego Llorente recalled to central defence.

Marsch added: 'From a leadership and football perspective, I'm trying to analyse everything without over-analysing, that's the key.

'You can get stuck in a circle if you start thinking about every little detail.

'The vibe and the mood has been good, but now we've got to dig deep and do what we can for Sunday.'


Leeds now face Fulham in a must-win game and the West London side have been in good form



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11343161/Under-pressure-Jesse-Marsch-says-Leeds-team-win-game-against-Fulham.html

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Willy Gnonto's Leeds United frustration set to continue this weekend with Saturday development

Leeds United forward Willy Gnonto has been named in the under-21s side to face Middlesbrough, a day before the senior side face Fulham.

The Whites are in something of a mire at the moment with a winless run stretching to seven on Thursday.

Defeat to Leicester City has piled the pressure on Jesse Marsch, and he will need a big reaction at home to Fulham.

Attacking quality has been in short supply in the last few games, but it hasn't seen opportunities given to different players.

Willy Gnonto joined Leeds on deadline day, but his only senior appearances since have come for the Italian national team.

It looks like that wait is going to continue for a senior debut as he was named in Michael Skubala's under-21 lineup for the match against Middlesbrough:



I just don't understand how we can not utilise an international forward when no other options are doing the business.

Laying all our goalscoring burden on two very inconsistent players was a huge mistake from the board.

What harm will it cause having Gnonto there as an option?

It's a really confusing development that we're not finding space for him.



https://www.leedsallover.com/willy-gnontos-leeds-united-frustration-set-to-continue-this-weekend-with-saturday-development/

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Can Marco add a second manager scalp against Leeds?

Dan Cooke looks at the prospect of Fulham being able to ring the death knell of two managers in two games.

We all knew that October was a big month for the Whites. A poor start to it has been recovered after our thumping victory against Villa. The football was wonderful, and the vibes in the ground were immaculate. 100 miles away in the East Midlands, the atmosphere in the Leeds United end was toxic. Players were booed off at half-time, substitutions were met with disgust, and the final minutes of the game saw them chanting songs about Marcelo Bielsa. To top it all off, they were blanked by Jesse Marsch after the game, as he walked off the pitch without acknowledging the travelling fans.

Momentum
The mood in the two camps couldn't be more different. Our win against Villa pushed us up to ninth, whereas Leeds sit in 16th and are only out of the relegation zone by virtue of their goal difference, without a win since August. The momentum is well and truly in Fulham's favour.

There's a real opportunity for Marco Silva's team to go to Elland Road and play on the front foot. We know that Leeds are about high intensity, in-your-face football, but that's what Fulham have been this season too. If we can go up north and match that intensity, and let our quality shine through, three points are on the table.

A good start may be essential on Sunday. Everyone knows that things can get raucous up in West Yorkshire, but with the toxicity that has been building after recent results, an early goal, and a bright start, may have Leeds fans turning on their players rather than spurring them on.

Mercurial Talents
Despite the chaos, there's talent in their team which has the ability to hurt us. Luis Sinisterra is still raw, but there's an exciting player in there, who likes taking on defenders, and loves a shot on goal. Brenden Aaronson burst onto the scene at the start of the season, and has somewhat cooled off. However, his intensity, and ability to pick the ball up between midfield and defensive lines is dangerous, and Palhinha will have to work hard to keep him quiet.

Finally, there's Rodrigo and Patrick Bamford, who have been interchangeable as their leading man. While they've struggled to put the ball in the net, they are two smart forwards, who will make life really awkward for our back line; don't expect us to be afforded the amount of time we had in possession against Villa.

They're a dangerous side going forward. However, so are we, and we have our own talents to match. When considering both of our attacking abilities, and questionable defences, it's unlikely that we'll see a game like the last time our fans made the trip up to Elland Road in 2017, when we were treated to the most dismal of 0-0 draws, before schlepping back to London.

Sacked in the morning?
It is not unthinkable that a favourable result for Fulham on Sunday could see Jesse Marsch given his marching orders. They would be winless in eight, with a game at Anfield to follow. The growing friction between fans and manager is never a good sign, and like Villa, Leeds fans will see Fulham as lesser, and won't accept another loss.

After the fallout from Thursday's game against Villa, we're in a situation where Marco Silva could turn into the Alan Sugar of managers. Having seen off Steven Gerrard already this week, to be the final nail in Marsch's coffin would be quite remarkable.

I probably don't need to remind you that the next manager we face after Leeds is Frank Lampard. We couldn't see a hat-trick... could we?



https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/post/2022-10-22-can-marco-add-a-second-manager-scalp-against-leeds/

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Joleon Lescott outlines what will help Leeds United claim victory over Fulham

Leeds United host Fulham tomorrow looking to get back to winning ways after seven winless matches.

A Thursday night trip to Leicester City presented a great chance for Leeds to end their run without a victory, that spans back to August's win over Chelsea.

That 2-0 defeat piles the pressure on Jesse Marsch ahead of another game the club know they need to be getting a result in.



Up next are Fulham at Elland Road, enjoying a strong start to the season under Marco Silva – their most recent display a 3-0 win at home to Aston Villa.

Leeds' task of getting a crucial win is a tough one against a side in solid form with goals flowing for Aleksandar Mitrovic and co.

However, former Premier League defender Joleon Lescott thinks Leeds will grind out a vital three points.

He had this to say with LiveScore on the match:

    "Leeds will always be hopeful of three points at home against any side outside the big six due to the fantastic atmosphere at Elland Road.

    "Fulham will offer up opportunities for the hosts but also have a real goal threat themselves, so I'm struggling to call it.

    "I think Jesse Marsch's men may rise to the occasion and grind a narrow victory out.

    "Prediction: Leeds 1-0 Fulham."



At least Lescott is confident of Leeds' credentials this week, because I'm not sure many fans are.

It's difficult to say whether this could be Marsch's last game in charge, but a loss would really ask some questions of whether he's going to be here much longer.

Playing Fulham right now is nowhere near an easy match, given how dangerous they've been this season.

If we're not at the races again, 1-0 is not happening.



https://www.leedsallover.com/joleon-lescott-outlines-what-will-help-leeds-united-claim-victory-over-fulham/

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2 key pieces of Leeds United team news ahead of Fulham clash this Sunday 

Things are becoming desperate for Jesse Marsch at Leeds United as he searches for a return to winning ways this weekend against Fulham.

Leeds were beaten 2-0 by Leicester City on Thursday night and are slipping towards the Premier League relegation zone as the weeks tick by.

Something has to give for Leeds and it's going to have to give this weekend when they host Fulham.

It's a quick turnaround for Leeds from Thursday to Sunday, but how is Leeds' squad shaping up ahead of the fixture with Fulham?

We take a look at TWO key pieces of Leeds team news:

Pascal Struijk
Struijk had been ever-present at left-back for Leeds prior to the trip to Leicester, which he missed with a knock.

That brought Junior Firpo back into the side and he endured a tough evening in the 2-0 defeat.

Hopefully Struijk can come back into the fold this weekend against Fulham, after Marsch's update (via the YEP) prior to Thursday.

    "Pascal Struijk picked up a little bit of an injury and won't be available for tomorrow. But we are hopeful that by Sunday he will be available."

Liam Cooper
Cooper was a surprise omission from the starting line-up against Leicester on Thursday, as Diego Llorente partnered Robin Koch at centre-back.

Koch, on a booking, was replaced by Cooper at the break, leading to Leeds producing a more assured defensive performance.

Marsch explained (via Leeds Live) that the reason for leaving Cooper on the bench was the three-game week Leeds were in the middle of.

    "Yeah, with Coops he is so important that I don't want to risk pushing him too much on in three weeks. Three match weeks."

You'd think, then, that he will be back involved this weekend against Fulham



https://www.leedsallover.com/2-key-pieces-of-leeds-united-team-news-ahead-of-fulham-clash-this-sunday/

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Under-18s suffer defeat at Fulham
Fulham 6-0 Spurs (Under-18 Premier League)

Our Under-18s succumbed to a 6-0 defeat away at Fulham in the Under-18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Our hosts enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges before breaking the deadlock on 32 minutes with Terell Works winning and then dispatching a penalty. In the space of four minutes, they were three to the good with Oliver Gofford (33) and Aaron Loupalo-Bi (36) finding the target. On the stroke of half-time it was 4-0 as Loupalo-Bi added his second, effectively putting the game out of our reach with the second 45 minutes still to play.

We did show fight in the second period and managed to contain our opponents for much of the half but then, on stroke of full-time, we suffered further damage as the Whites struck twice more, substitute Callum Osmand with both.

Fulham started on the front foot at their Motspur Park training centre and remained there for much of the game. Within the the opening 10 minutes, both Gofford and Loupalo-Bi went close before Luca Gunter showed his alertness on 21 minutes to race off his line and deny Loupalo-Bi as the striker burst through our backline and attempted to round the goalkeeper.

We then had half chances for both Mikey Moore and Jaden Williams, but that is as good as it got for us in west London.

On 32 minutes, Jahziah Linton got the wrong side of Works in the box and clipped the winger as he looked to get through on goal. The referee pointed to the spot and Works stepped up to send Gunter the wrong way and open the scoring.

As quick as a flash it was 3-0 as, just a minute after opening the scoring, the ball was pulled across our box for Gofford to slot home before, on 36 minutes, Gunter did well to initially deny Loupalo-Bi as he tried to round him once more, but the forward was the first to the loose ball, swivelled before firing home into the roof of the net. In the first minute of injury time, our opponents then added their fourth as Loupalo-Bi again split our defence before picking out the far corner of the net for his second.

After the break, the striker should have gone onto complete his hat-trick, but more heroics from from Gunter denied him that on 51 minutes. He then scooped over from the angle on the hour mark.

We enjoyed much more of the possession in the second half but couldn't make that count, nor could we really test goalkeeper Alfie McNally as the hosts continued to dominated. And that was evident right to the last as, in the final minute of the game, substitute Osmand, who replaced Loupalo-Bi, fired home the Whites' fifth. Two minutes later, he compounded our misery, firing home his second to complete a quickfire double and add a sixth for his side.



https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2022/october/under-18s-suffer-defeat-at-fulham/

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Award for board member Tamara

We were delighted to hear this week that Trust board member Tamara Dragadze has been awarded The Medal of Honour by the President of Georgia in recognition of her sevices to Georgian culture and studies.



Congratulations Tamara on this prestigious award!



https://www.fulhamsupporterstrust.com/news/2022/10/award-for-board-member-tamara/

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Fulham interested in Pablo Maia

Fulham are reportedly interested in a move for 20-year-old Brazilian midfielder Pablo Maia who will be out of contract next year.

According to a report from goal.com, Fulham are currently monitoring Pablo Maia. But the 20-year-old Brazilian midfielder is highly rated by Rogerio Ceni, and Sao Paulo will look to extend his contract soon.

It is understandable why the Brazilian giants are so keen on holding on to Maia beyond his current contract. Despite his tender age, the 20-year-old has already established himself as a key player for Sao Paulo, making 63 appearances over the course of the season. He has managed to score three goals and pick up an assist in that time as well.

The report further adds that Fulham have been monitoring the player closely. But they are yet to come forward with a concrete offer.

The 20-year-old is immensely talented, and he could prove to be a quality long-term addition to Fulham. It remains to be seen whether the Cottagers are prepared to come forward with a lucrative offer in the coming weeks.

Maia can operate as a central midfielder as well as a defensive midfielder. Furthermore, he is defensively disciplined enough to operate as a centre-back from time to time as well. His versatility could be an added bonus for Fulham if they manage to secure his services.

However, a move to the London club in the coming months will be quite surprising because the 20-year-old needs regular game time to continue his development and fulfil his potential. The Brazilian midfielder is unlikely to be handed a start in the Premier League straightaway. And sitting on the bench at Fulham could affect his development negatively.

Alternatively, Fulham could look to sign the 20-year-old and loan him back to Sao Paulo for the foreseeable future so that he can continue his growth with regular first-team football at the Brazilian club. But it remains to be seen whether Sao Paulo can agree on a new deal with the youngster over the next few weeks.

They will not want to lose a player of his potential on a free transfer and therefore agreeing on a contract extension with Maia should be the top priority for them. Meanwhile, Maia is not the only Sao Paulo player on Fulham's radar, with fellow 20-year-old Luizao also emerging as a target.



https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2022/10/22/fulham-interested-in-pablo-maia/

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2 Fulham trends that have emerged heading into this weekend's clash with Leeds United

Leeds United return to Elland Road on Sunday afternoon, as they host Fulham in the Premier League.

Although the Cottagers have enjoyed a reasonably solid start to life back in the top-flight, the fact they are a newly promoted team, means this is the sort of game Jesse Marsch's side should be targeting for three points.

If they are to do that, then there are aspects of Fulham's game that Leeds will both have to defend against, and look to exploit this weekend.

So with that in mind, we've taken a look at two trends of Fulham's to have emerged recently – according to WhoScored – that Leeds will have to keep in mind going into Sunday's game.

Strength: Taking chances
One trend to have emerged at Fulham in recent times, is the Cottagers' ability to finish off chances to score goals.

That is perhaps not surprising given the services of Aleksandar Mitrovic they can call upon, with the Serb building on his prolific form in the Championship last season, by continuing to look a threat in the top-flight during the current campaign.

Given that threat that Fulham pose in the final third, and the fact that some costly errors have hurt Leeds badly in recent matches, Marsch will have to make sure his side are sharp and focussed, to not give Mitrovic and co. any such chances on Sunday.

Weakness: Conceding possession
In contrast to that, one aspect of Fulham's recent performances that Leeds could exploit, is the susceptibility of Marco Silva's side to giving the ball away.

With Tyler Adams and Marc Roca both taking on something of an enforcer role in midfield, you would expect their ability to win the ball back, to be something that could cause major problems for Fulham in Sunday's game.

Should that be the case, then Leeds may be able to enjoy most of the ball in this game at Elland Road, which should allow for them to create the chances they need to claim a welcome win.



https://www.leedsallover.com/2-fulham-trends-that-have-emerged-heading-into-this-weekends-clash-with-leeds-united/

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Fulham U18s smash Spurs for six
Fulham's under 18s produced a sensational first-half display as they hammered Tottenham Hotspur 6-0 at Motspur Park this morning.

Ali Melloul's men scored four goals in fourteen minutes to end the derby as a contest after an even opening half hour. Winger Terrell Works was brought down in the box and got to his feet to convert the subsequent spot-kick himself to put Fulham ahead. A minute later, midfielder Ollie Gofford made it 2-0 and Aaron Loupalo-Bi trebled the lead nine minutes before the break. The young forward grabbed his second goal in the first minute of stoppage time when he converted a cross from Works before Spurs finally got some respite as the half-time whistle sounded.

The visitors were much more competitive in the second 45 minutes, but Lopalo-Bi's replacement – Welsh striker Callum Osmand scored twice at the death to give the scoreline a more resounding look. The Welsh under-17 international profited from another Works assist to make it six in the second minute of added time.

Fulham's utter dominance of this London derby means that Melloul's side have strung together three consecutive victories in all competitions, scoring fourteen goals in the process. The young Whites have moved up to sixth in the Premier League South table and will travel to second-placed Crystal Palace next Saturday for a serious test of their excellent recent form.

FULHAM UNDER 18s: McNally; de Fougorelles, Araujo, Avenall, C. Robinson; Parker, Gofford; Works, de Jesus, Gordon; Loupalo-Bi (Osmand 65). Subs (not used): Conway, Olyott, Nwoko.

BOOKED: Parker, Works.

GOALS: Works (32), Gofford (33), Loupalo-Bi (36, 45+1), Osmand (90, 90+2).

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR UNDER 18s (4-3-3): Gunter; Bryan-Waugh, Kington, Chaplin, Linton; Moore, Olusesi (Willhoft-King 57), Owen (Akhamrich 83); McKnight, Ajayi (Bloxham 56), Williams. Subs (not used): Krasniqi, Bloedorn.

BOOKED: Owen.

REFEREE: Phillip Staynings.



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2022/10/fulham-u18s-smash-spurs-for-six/

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Fulham: Your matchday programme

Pick up your copy for £3.50.

Pascal Struijk is the cover star of Leeds United's matchday programme for the visit of Fulham to Elland Road on Sunday.

The programme features a special design, dedicated to the ongoing Rainbow Laces campaign as we continue to show our commitment to supporting all LGBTQ+ people in football and beyond.

The programme features an exclusive interview with Struijk, along with regular columns from Jesse Marsch and captain Liam Cooper.

Priced at £3.50, programmes are available to buy from around the ground and in the Elland Road Superstore ahead of the clash with the Cottagers.

Keep up to date with all the news from Elland Road and get the lowdown on the Fulham, along with all the key stats, fixtures and tables.

Also included is coverage of Leeds United Women and the Leeds United Academy, along with regular columns from BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope and the Leeds United Supporters Club.

Club legend Eddie Gray returns with his regular page, along with former Whites forward Noel Whelan.

You can also be included in future matchday programmes by sending your photos and messages! From pictures watching Leeds United to birthday celebration announcements, simply email [email protected] to be a part of it (inclusions are on a first come, first served basis).



https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30535/fulham-your-matchday-programme

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Away Day Guide – Leeds United

Marco Silva's Whites head to Elland Road on Sunday looking to make it seven points from their last three fixtures. Here's our away day guide.
TICKETING INFORMATION

All allocated away tickets have sold out. There will be no tickets available for Fulham fans at Elland Road tomorrow afternoon.
GETTING TO ELLAND ROAD
By Car

Come off the M1 at Junction 43 and head for Leeds City Centre on the M621. You will drive past Elland Road on your left before leaving at Junction 1 – whereupon you will need to take a left onto the A6110. The next left will bring onto Elland Road and there a couple of large car parks (charge: £6) under the railway bridge.
By train

Leeds station is more than half an hour's walk from Elland Road. There is a shuttle bus service – £2.50 for a return – that departs from Sovereign Street (opposite the Hilton Hotel on Neville Street), which is a couple of minutes' on foot from the station. Fulham fans taking the bus are advised to exit the station via the main entrance, cross the road and head downstairs to the street immediately below that level. Head right, then cross over the road and the double decker buses should be visible. You will be dropped off at Lowfields Road, at the corner of the East and South stands. Alternatively, a taxi from the station should cost in the region of £10.
By coach

The Club's matchday coaches from Motspur Park and Craven Cottage are fully booked.
AWAY PUBS

There is a specific bar for visiting supporters next to the away turnstiles, called Howard's. Fulham fans will need to show their match ticket to gain entry and the bar will open at 12 noon.

Drysalters (Elland Road, Beeston, Leeds LS11 8AX) will welcome away supporters, with a wide-ranging selection of ale, lager, spirits, beer and wines. There is a good set of reasonably-priced and tasty food options with televised sport available. The pub is a popular on matchdays, so Fulham fans are advised to get there early.

There are a number of pubs that will admit away fans within the city centre, but most will insist that colours are covered up and may refuse entry even then. The Wetherspoons on the north concourse of Leeds Railway Station is a good option for Fulham fans wanting a quick drink and or a bite to eat before travelling to Elland Road.



https://www.fulhamsupporterstrust.com/news/2022/10/away-day-guide-leeds-united/

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Borto's penalty save denies Spurs
A superb penalty save from Alex Borto ensured Fulham's under 21s continued their unbeaten run as Tottenham Hotspur were denied a late winner at Hotspur Way this afternoon. Fulham's American goalkeeper, making just his second start of the season, dived to his right to keep out Romaine Mundle's 87th minute spot-kick after Matt Dibley-Dias had tripped Matthew Craig to ensure Steve Wigley's side came away from a fiercely contested London derby with a share of the spoils.

The Whites made a dream start inside three minutes when Connor McAvoy headed in a fine corner from Ollie O'Neill. But Tottenham enjoyed the better of the early stages with Alfie Devine somehow shooting over when it seemed easier to score clean through on goal and Mundle almost missed the target entirely when released on the right side of the area moments later. O'Neill drove wide at the other end after Martial Godo had nodded on a clever ball by Kristian Šekularac, but Borto was by far the busier goalkeeper. The American under-20 international sprinted off his line to thwart Kallum Cesay before producing a splendid fingertip save after reaching Mundle's marvellous curler that looked destined for the far corner.

O'Neill volleyed wide as he hurried a shot when found by Jay Williams, but Spurs continued to pen the visitors back. Devine raced clear of the Fulham defence but screwed his shot horribly wide. He could have been caught in two minds about whether to pull the trigger, with Yago Santiago in good position in middle. But the hosts didn't have too much time to dwell on that opportunity as Yan Santiago drew them level just after the hour.

Two green-shirted defenders did well to bravely block Mundle's shot on the spin but the ball bounced kindly for Santiago, who took a touch to steady himself and fired into the far corner from six yards. Fulham went in search of a second but Dibley-Dias and Olly Sanderson had shots blocked, before the striker made a definitive defensive contribution himself getting body in the way of a Spurs shot. Borto somehow repelled a Devine header from point-blank range with Stefan Parkes denying Brandon Lyons-Foster on the rebound.

Wigley's side almost snatched the points after their goalkeeper's penalty heroics but Sanderson shot straight at Josh Keeley.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR UNDER 21 (4-3-3): Keeley; Robson, Muir, Fagan-Walcott, Lyons-Foster; Craig, Cesay (Lankshear 77), Devine; John, Santiago (Mathurin 87), Mundle. Subs (not used): Maguire, Dorrington.

GOAL: Santiago (62).

FULHAM UNDER 21s (4-2-3-1): Borto; D'Auria-Henry, Parkes, Bowat, McAvoy; J. Williams (McFarlane 580, Dibley-Dias; Godo, Šekularac (Tanton 81), O'Neill; Sanderson. Subs (not used): Allen, Okkas.

GOAL: McAvoy (3).



https://hammyend.com/index.php/2022/10/bortos-penalty-save-denies-spurs/

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Leeds United may finally be prepared to hand Willy Gnonto debut v Fulham after what happened on Saturday

Leeds United could hand Wilfried Gnonto his debut as he may be named on the bench when they take on Fulham on Sunday.

After a disappointing result against Leicester City, Jesse Marsch will be looking to turn things around and may wield the axe on some of his senior players.

Gnonto, who played in the under-21s game against Middlesbrough on Saturday, came off at half-time, which could be indicative that Marsch may want to use him on Sunday.

After his deadline day move to Elland Road, there has been plenty of intrigue surrounding the Italy international who has been touted to make his senior debut.

However, he has been featuring for the reserves and has done well there which is an indicator that he could be ready for the first team.

Leeds have looked tepid and uninspiring in the final third and Gnonto may add that spark that they've been lacking.

Rodrigo and Patrick Bamford are both not playing at the level Marsch would want and if they've got someone pushing them for a starting berth, it could buoy them on to perform better as well.

This could very well be a must-win for the American and a loss could see things turn ugly for him and may even result in the board making the decision to part ways with him.

There were no warnings before sacking Marcelo Bielsa and surely the decision to let go of the Argentine would have been harder than what it will be with Marsch.



https://motleedsnews.com/news/leeds-united-may-finally-be-prepared-to-hand-willy-gnonto-debut-v-fulham-after-what-happened-on-saturday/

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Amid claims of Fulham bid for player, manager says it'd be 'cool' if 'extraordinary proposal' arrives

Sao Paulo manager Rogerio Ceni has insisted youngster Pablo Maia hasn't received a proposal amid recent reports of interest from Fulham.

Maia has been linked with a move to the Premier League since the summer, when it was reported that Nottingham Forest were keen.

Fulham have since pushed themselves to the front of the queue for his signature and a report yesterday made it clear they were chasing him and one of his teammates.

That was quickly followed by another report claiming that they were ready to pay €6-7m, although it will take a figure closer to €10m to get a deal over the line.

Whether they will go that high remains to be seen but the interest is certainly there from Fulham and a move in the January transfer window is looking increasingly likely.

Ceni has spoken to calm the rumours for now, though, insisting he is unaware of any proposal for the player to leave the Brazilian club as yet.

"If Pablo Maia has an extraordinary proposal, it's cool for the club and for the boy, but I don't know of any proposal for Pablo," Ceni was quoted as saying by BolaVIP.



http://sportwitness.co.uk/amid-claims-fulham-bid-player-manager-says-itd-cool-extraordinary-proposal-arrives/

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Jesse Marsch singles out Fulham star Leeds United will have to 'manage in the right way'

Mitrovic has been on fire for Fulham this season

Jesse Marsch has admitted Leeds United will have to find a way to deal with Aleksandar Mitrovic effectively in Sunday's meeting with Fulham. The Whites host a dangerous Fulham side looking to put an end to their winless run of seven matches in the Premier League.

Marco Silva's side enter the clash at Elland Road full of confidence as they sit ninth in the table after a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. Mitrovic played a key role in that win over Villa, and in their excellent start to the season as a whole.

The Serbian international is a striker not afraid to bring out the dark arts in his search for wins and he was the man involved in Douglas Luiz's red card on Thursday, which has now been rescinded. He also netted his eighth league goal of the season in just 10 appearances from the spot against the Villains.

Speaking in his pre-Fulham press conference, Marsch admitted he has been impressed with what he has seen from Fulham so far this season and knows his side will have to be clever in how they look to deal with Mitrovic.

He said: "They're a good footballing team they spread the field really well. They're a good passing team. Mitrovic is a very dangerous player - one of the most clever players in the league and we'll have to manage him in the right way. I think they've had a good campaign and a really good start to the season so it won't be easy."



https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/jesse-marsch-singles-out-fulham-25328641