Saturday Fulham Stuff - 14/03/26...

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Fulham FC Women return to SW6 for final home games of the season
Fulham FC Women are set for a memorable day at Craven Cottage as they host Luton Town Ladies on Sunday 12th of April for their final home game of the 2025/26 season.

The Whites come into this clash sitting top of the league and riding an incredible 100-week unbeaten league streak. If the side were to remain unbeaten in the lead up to 12th April, a victory over Luton would see the team mark two years unbeaten in league football, and you can be there to witness club history unfold.

Following the previously announced home fixture against Milton Keynes Dons Women at the Cottage on the 29th March, this sets up two back-to-back kick-offs in SW6, giving fans an unmissable chance to cheer on Fulham FC Women in the decisive final weeks of the season. After this home finale, the Whites will travel to London Bees Women the following week to wrap up the campaign – but this is your last chance to see them at home this season.

Secure Your Seats

Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £1 for juniors. Supporters are encouraged to secure their seats early in the Johnny Haynes stand and back the team as the season approaches its conclusion.

All 2025/26 Fulham FC Women season ticket holders are reminded that fixtures at Craven Cottage are included within their season ticket package.

Be part of the occasion. Be part of the history. See you at the Cottage on the 29th of March and 12th of April.



https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2026/march/11/fulham-fc-women-to-end-season-at-craven-cottage/

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Berge: Continuing to progress
Sander Berge believes Fulham have continued to evolve as a side this season.

Back-to-back 1-0 defeats last week at Craven Cottage halted some good recent momentum, but there are still more than enough matches to break the Club's record points tally of 54, which was set last season.

"I would say we've definitely progressed," Berge told Premier League Productions. "Even if you're not necessarily winning every game, it doesn't mean you're not progressing.

"I think losing, and not always getting the result you want, doesn't mean you don't learn things. I think that's just part of the process of being an athlete and being part of a team. In the long run, that will make our character stronger and will make us a better side.

"But it's nine games to go, we're focused on performing as well as we can, hopefully win as many games as we can, and we'll see where we are in two or three months' time."

Our Norwegian contingent doubled in January when Oscar Bobb joined Berge at Fulham, and the midfielder believes his international teammate's presence will lead to exciting times at the Club.

"He's settled in very well," Berge said. "He knows Portuguese, so that helps him with the coaching staff and all the Spanish speaking players.

"Fantastic guy, so much quality. He was a big talent for [Manchester] City that everyone has known about for so many years, and his impact for their first team was incredible.

"I'm so glad that we got him here. He will make us a lot more competitive, makes the competition inside the team bigger, and his abilities on the ball to create, score goals and assists, how smart he is – he will add a lot here.

"I think he feels very welcomed, we're a big family group, and he will just keep on getting better and better game by game. He's a very good boy and I look forward to playing with him more."



https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2026/march/12/berge-continuing-to-progress/

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Wales star Wilson confirms fitness for World Cup play-offs
Harry Wilson has given Wales a major boost by confirming his fitness for their World Cup play-offs later this month.

The Fulham attacking midfielder has been one of the Premier League's most in-form players in recent months, but has missed the Cottagers' past two games because of an ankle injury.

However, Wilson has now returned to training and is hopeful of being available for Fulham's Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Wales host Bosnia-Herzegovina in their play-off semi-final on Thursday, 26 March and, if they are victorious, Craig Bellamy's side will face Italy or Northern Ireland in Cardiff five days later for a place at this summer's World Cup.

Wilson told BBC Sport Wales: "I'm good. I had a bit of a knock after the Spurs game, which took a week or so to go, but I'm back training now, so I'm hoping I'll be good to go for Sunday and definitely good to go for the Wales games."

Wilson is a highly influential player for Wales, scoring 12 of his 17 career international goals during the past three years.

He underlined his importance to the team with a hat-trick in their most recent outing, a 7-1 thrashing of North Macedonia last November which secured home advantage for Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final.

Wilson has also been in sparkling form for Fulham this season, scoring nine goals and providing six assists.

That has attracted interest from clubs such as Aston Villa and Everton, who had a bid for the 28-year-old rejected in February.

Wilson's Fulham contract expires at the end of this season so, unless he agrees a new deal with the London club, he will be able to leave on a free transfer in the summer.

"It (transfer speculation) happens when players are in good form or their contract is coming to an end," Wilson said.

"I think that's natural talk but I don't try and listen to that. I try to concentrate on games.

"I don't want any distractions. My job is to play football.

"The contracts and transfer talk and that comes with that, but I think I try and leave that to my agent, especially with big games coming up. That's all I want to be focussed on."



https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ce82edzyrrno

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Harry Wilson injury update ahead of Nottingham Forest vs Fulham
Harry Wilson is aiming to return from an ankle injury for Fulham's Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

The 28-year-old was forced off with an ankle injury in the second half of Fulham's 2-1 win at home to Tottenham on March 1.

Wilson then missed Fulham's 1-0 defeat at home to West Ham, as well as the 1-0 loss at home to Southampton in the FA Cup last Sunday.

Fulham travel to Forest this weekend and the winger, who has nine goals and six assists in the Premier League this season, is confident he will be able to return.

'I had a bit of a knock after the Spurs game, which took a week or so to go, but I'm back training now, so I'm hoping I'll be good to go for Sunday and definitely good to go for the Wales games.'

When asked about Wilson's availability during his pre-match press conference on Friday, Fulham manager Marco Silva said: 'Yes, Harry Wilson is probably going to be in contention for the game.

'As you know we have another session before the game and of course you have to assess.

'One or two players have some doubts whether they're going to be ready or not or fully fit for the game, but Harry Wilson looks as though he will be ready.'



https://metro.co.uk/2026/03/13/harry-wilson-injury-update-ahead-nottingham-forest-vs-fulham-27403490/?ito=newsnow-feed

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Matchday Preview: Nottingham Forest

🆚 Nottingham Forest
🏟 City Ground
🏆 Premier League
🗓 Sunday 15th March
⏰ 2pm

The opposition

Nottingham Forest are now on their fourth head coach of the season, with Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche all dismissed, and Vitor Pereira currently the man tasked with steering them away from danger. Forest won their first game under the former Wolves boss – an impressive 3-0 victory away to Fenerbahce in the Europa League – but have lost four and drawn one of their subsequent five matches across all competitions. That draw was a decent one away to Manchester City in their most recent Premier League outing, meaning they are now level on points with West Ham United – who occupy the final relegation spot – but are just one behind Tottenham Hotspur in 16th.

Team news

🌳 Forest will be without Chris Wood, Nicolo Savona, Willy Boly, Dan Ndoye, Stefan Ortega, and John Victor on Sunday. Jair Cunha rolled his ankle and was withdrawn early on in Thursday's 1-0 Europa League defeat to FC Midtjylland, so is unlikely to feature, either.

🤍 Harry Wilson should return after missing both games last week, but Kevin remains sidelined, and one or two other players are doubts.

Tickets

As of Friday morning, ticket sales sat at 1,882. Tickets remain available to buy until 4.30pm Friday.

Kits

The black shorts are back for our trip to the City Ground.

Weather

🌧 Drizzle is expected throughout the day in Nottingham, with temperatures of around nine degrees at kick-off.

Supporter Liaison Officer

Our Supporter Liaison Officer James Herman will be available at the turnstiles two hours before kick-off until after the match. The SLO can be contacted on tickets@fulhamfc.com.

The Nest

Fans looking for somewhere to eat and drink ahead of kick-off are invited to head to The Nest at Notts County's Meadow Lane, which is situated en route to the City Ground from Nottingham train station. Parking is also available at Meadow Lane for £10.

Coverage

FFCtv subscribers can listen to commentary from Gentleman Jim and Jamie Reid, while the match will also be shown on Sky Sports. Overseas supporters can see who is showing the game in your region at this page.



https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2026/march/13/matchday-preview-nottingham-forest/

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Harry Wilson: Marco Silva issues new injury update before Fulham face Nottingham Forest
Welsh wing talisman missed defeats by West Ham and Southampton with an ankle problem

Harry Wilson is set to make his Fulham return against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this weekend.

The Welsh winger has not played since opening the scoring in a 2-1 win over Tottenham on March 1, having been forced off later in the same game with an ankle injury.

Wilson sat out the subsequent 1-0 defeat by West Ham at Craven Cottage and was not involved last weekend as Fulham crashed out of the FA Cup in a home fifth-round upset by Championship side Southampton.

However, head coach Marco Silva has now confirmed that the 28-year-old will be back in the fold as his 10th-place side face their third consecutive league game against relegation battlers in the form of a trip to Forest's City Ground on Sunday, provided he comes through one last training session unscathed.

"Harry Wilson is going to be in contention," the Fulham boss told reporters at his pre-match press conference on Friday. "We have another session tomorrow."

Wilson's imminent return will be a welcome relief for Fulham fans, with the former Liverpool man having been their best player this season, registering 10 goals and seven assists in 32 appearances across all competitions.

He is out of contract in west London in the summer and talks over an extension have yet to bear fruit, with transfer interest from the likes of Everton having been rebuffed late in the January transfer window.

Wilson's fitness is also important to Wales, who host Bosnia and Herzegovina in a one-legged World Cup qualification play-off semi-final tie in Cardiff later this month, which they hope will be followed by a final against either Italy or Northern Ireland.



https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/harry-wilson-injury-latest-fulham-fpl-b1274782.html

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Pre-Nottingham Forest Press Conference
Nottingham Forest were already on their third head coach of the season when they lost 1-0 at Craven Cottage prior to Christmas, but it's another new face we'll come up against on Sunday.

Vitor Pereira has overseen six matches so far, and while they're yet to taste victory since his first game away to Fenerbahce, they did claim an impressive point at Manchester City after switching to a new formation.

Asked how Forest will compare to the side we met last year, Marco Silva replied: "It's going to be different, 100 per cent sure. Since Vitor came, he started in one way in the system, now he's playing with a different system, as well.

"Of course, we never know, he can change again, but the last recent games, you can feel that he is trying to set one type of system different than the way they started the first game away against Fenerbahce. And even the game against Liverpool, and after that second half against Brighton, they changed, and they have been playing consistently last few games with the three at the back.

"Let's see if they are going to keep the same way or not. It's the first starting point that is different than with Sean Dyche there and, of course, different ideas. Each manager has his own.

"Of course, we focus much more on since Vitor joined them and started to be the leader of that group, and we are going to be ready."



https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2026/march/13/pre-nottingham-forest-press-conference/

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Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Nottingham Forest welcome Fulham to the City Ground on Sunday afternoon for their latest instalment of Premier League action.

Forest came from behind twice to draw 2-2 away to Manchester City in their previous league outing, while the Cottagers were beaten 1-0 at home by West Ham United.

Match preview
Winless in their previous six Premier League matches, Nottingham Forest have seen their buffer to the relegation zone diminish in recent weeks.

Despite picking up an unexpected point away to Manchester City last week, Vitor Pereira's men are now only outside of the bottom three on goal difference, with West Ham picking up a crucial win away to Fulham that same evening.

Still involved in the UEFA Europa League, although they travel to Denmark next week to face FC Midtjylland with a one goal deficit, Forest look set to have a congested fixture list for the remainder of the season compared to their closest competitors.

If they want to begin the final stretch in the right fashion, Pereira's side will also have to overcome one of their bogey sides this weekend in the form of Fulham, who they have lost each of their previous three encounters against.

Since gaining promotion from the Championship in 2022, Forest have lost six of their seven Premier League matches against Fulham, with their single victory being a 3-1 win at the City Ground in April 2024.

After consecutive league wins, Fulham's ambitions for European qualification took a hit last week as they lost 1-0 to West Ham at Craven Cottage.

Marco Silva's men currently sit 10th in the Premier League table with nine matches to play and are four points behind Brentford in seventh place, which is likely to earn qualification to next season's UEFA Conference League.

Bowing out of the FA Cup at home to Southampton last weekend, the Cottagers can now put their focus solely into league performances, which have been relatively patchy recently.

Following a six-game unbeaten run over the turn of the year, Fulham have only won two of their previous six league matches, losing all of the remaining four and seeing their rise up the table stagnate over that period.

However, having beaten Forest 1-0 earlier in the season courtesy of a Raul Jimenez first half penalty, the visitors will be confident they can resume their European push on Sunday ahead of difficult upcoming league trips to the likes of Liverpool, Brentford and Arsenal.

Nottingham Forest Premier League form:

    D    L    D    L    L    D

Nottingham Forest form (all competitions):

    W    L    L    L    D    L

Fulham Premier League form:

    L    L    L    W    W    L

Fulham form (all competitions):

    L    W    W    W    L    L

Team News
Forest will be without John Victor and Nicolo Savona for the remainder of the season as they both recover from knee injuries.

Last season's top scorer Chris Wood is set to return within the next month after also missing the majority of the campaign with a knee problem, while there is no return date for Willy Boly who is experiencing trouble in the same area.

Stefan Ortega, Dan Ndoye and Jair Cunha are all likely to be welcomed back to the squad within the coming weeks.

Fulham currently have only two players recorded as doubts for Sunday's match, one of which is Brazilian winger Kevin who is expected to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury.

There is a split chance that Cottagers top scorer Harry Wilson will be available for the trip to Forest, having missed the previous two matches with an ankle problem.

Nottingham Forest possible starting lineup:

Sels; Morato, Milenkovic, Murillo; Aina, Sangare, Anderson, Williams; Dominguez, Gibbs-White; Igor Jesus

Fulham possible starting lineup:

Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Iwobi; Chukwueze, Smith Rowe, Bobb; Jimenez

We say: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Fulham
As the pressure continues to ramp on Tottenham Hotspur, who are only one point above the drop, we can see the teams around them picking up some confidence as we approach a nervy run in for the sides near the bottom.

Forest will no doubt be disappointed by their result in the week, however we are backing them to bounce back against Fulham and claim three crucial points in their bid for survival.



https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/nottingham-forest/relegation-battle/preview/nottm-forest-vs-fulham-prediction-team-news-lineups_593802.html

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Team News: Marco updates on Wilson & Raúl
Marco Silva should have Harry Wilson back in his squad for Sunday's trip to Nottingham Forest.

The winger missed both of the 1-0 defeats at the Cottage last week, but – all being well – will be part of the group that travels to the East Midlands this weekend.

"Yes, Harry Wilson is going to be, probably, in contention for the game," Silva revealed in his pre-match press conference.

"As you know, we have another session before the game, and we have to assess one or two players. We still have some doubts if they are going to be ready or not, or fully fit for the game, but Harry Wilson looks as if he is going to be ready."

Our Head Coach was also asked about Raúl Jiménez, after the tragic news that he lost his father this week.

"Sad news, really sad news for him. [It is a] moment for us to support him. He was in the session this morning.

"He knows, really, that everything he needs from ourselves, myself personally, from teammates, from the staff and from the football club, he's going to get all the support that he needs in this moment, and we are completely with him.

"On behalf of the football club, I send all the condolences for him and his family."



https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2026/march/13/team-news/

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Fulham vs. Nottingham Forest: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Fulham travel to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest for their next instalment of Premier League action on Sunday afternoon.

In their previous league outing, Forest claimed an important point away to Manchester City, while Fulham lost 1-0 at home to a resurgent West Ham United side.

The home side will be hoping to create some breathing room between themselves and the bottom three, while the Cottagers will want to resume their push for European qualification.

Over recent encounters, Fulham have had the better of Sunday's opponents, winning six of their previous seven Premier League matches against Forest and beating them 1-0 at Craven Cottage earlier in the season.

Here, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two sides.

Head-to-head record

Previous meetings: 109

Fulham wins: 48

Draws: 28

Nottingham Forest wins: 33

Fulham and Nottingham Forest have faced each other a total of 109 times across all competitions and it is the Cottagers who lead the overall head-to-head record, as they have won 48 games compared to the Tricky Trees' 33, while 28 draws have been played out between the two clubs.

Their very first meeting took place back in February 1905 when Fulham secured a slender 1-0 home win in the second round of the FA Cup. However, Forest got their revenge a year later as they won 3-1 in the same fixture at the exact same stage of the competition.

Between 1911 and 1956, Fulham and Nottingham Forest regularly butted heads in Division Two, with the Cottagers claiming 22 wins compared to the Tricky Trees' 15 across 50 league encounters.

Fulham also won seven times to Forest's five across 18 meetings in Division One between 1959 and 1968, but the Cottagers came out on top in only two of their next 10 matches back in Division Two.

Following a 22-year separation, Fulham and Forest reunited in the second tier in 1999, and Fulham accumulated eight points across four league fixtures against Forest, and also won a EFL Cup fourth-round tie 4-2 away from home.

Forest locked horns with Fulham in the Championship on 12 occasions between 2014 and 2022, and they won three of the first four of those, including a thrilling 5-3 home victory in September 2014, but the Cottagers then won five of the next eight league meetings, including a comfortable 4-0 away triumph in October 2021.

In the Premier League, Fulham and Forest have only ever faced each other seven times to date, with the Cottagers winning six of those, including a memorable 5-0 home victory in December 2023 and a 2-1 home success in February 2025.

Fulham were also 1-0 winners in the last meeting between the two sides in December 2025.

Last 20 meetings
Dec 22, 2025: Fulham 1-0 Nott'm Forest (Premier League)

Feb 15, 2025: Fulham 2-1 Nott'm Forest (Premier League)

Sep 28, 2024: Nott'm Forest 0-1 Fulham (Premier League)

Apr 02, 2024: Nott'm Forest 3-1 Fulham (Premier League)

Dec 06, 2023: Fulham 5-0 Nott'm Forest (Premier League)

Feb 11, 2023: Fulham 2-0 Nott'm Forest (Premier League)

Sep 16, 2022: Nott'm Forest 2-3 Fulham (Premier League)

Apr 26, 2022: Fulham 0-1 Nott'm Forest (Championship)

Oct 24, 2021: Nott'm Forest 0-4 Fulham (Championship)

Jul 07, 2020: Nott'm Forest 0-1 Fulham (Championship)

Aug 24, 2019: Fulham 1-2 Nott'm Forest (Championship)

Feb 03, 2018: Fulham 2-0 Nott'm Forest (Championship)

Sep 26, 2017: Nott'm Forest 1-3 Fulham (Championship)

Feb 14, 2017: Fulham 3-2 Nott'm Forest (Championship)

Sep 27, 2016: Nott'm Forest 1-1 Fulham (Championship)

Apr 23, 2016: Fulham 1-3 Nott'm Forest (Championship)

Dec 05, 2015: Nott'm Forest 3-0 Fulham (Championship)

Jan 21, 2015: Fulham 3-2 Nott'm Forest (Championship)

Sep 17, 2014: Nott'm Forest 5-3 Fulham (Championship)

Nov 10, 2004: Nott'm Forest 2-4 Fulham (League Cup)

Last seven Premier League meetings
Dec 22, 2025: Fulham 1-0 Nott'm Forest (Premier League)

Feb 15, 2025: Fulham 2-1 Nott'm Forest (Premier League)

Sep 28, 2024: Nott'm Forest 0-1 Fulham (Premier League)

Apr 02, 2024: Nott'm Forest 3-1 Fulham (Premier League)

Dec 06, 2023: Fulham 5-0 Nott'm Forest (Premier League)

Feb 11, 2023: Fulham 2-0 Nott'm Forest (Premier League)

Sep 16, 2022: Nott'm Forest 2-3 Fulham (Premier League)



https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/nottingham-forest/head-to-head/fulham-vs-nottm-forest-head-to-head-record-and-past-meetings_565559.html

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Fulham injury news: Marco Silva reveals Harry Wilson fitness boost ahead of Nottingham Forest clash
Fulham manager Marco Silva has revealed key attacker Harry Wilson is in contention to feature in Sunday's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest.

The Wales international has missed the last two matches after sustaining an ankle injury in a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the start of the month.

The absence of Wilson's attacking talent was clear in Fulham's 1-0 defeats to West Ham United and Southampton in the league and FA Cup, respectively.

Silva has now shared the positive news that Wilson should be fit to feature in Sunday's squad.

Silva delivers Wilson injury update
"Yes, Harry Wilson is going to be, probably, in contention for the game," Silva told reporters in Friday's pre-match press conference.

"As you know, we have another session before the game, and we have to assess one or two players.

"We still have some doubts if they are going to be ready or not, or fully fit for the game, but Harry Wilson looks as if he is going to be ready."

Wilson has scored nine goals and provided six assists in 27 Premier League appearances this season - four more goal contributions than any of his Fulham teammates.

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Fulham to support Jimenez following sad news
Silva also said Fulham will give Raul Jimenez all the support he needs following the passing of his father, Raul Jimenez Vega.

"Sad news, really sad news for him," Silva said. "[It is a] moment for us to support him. He was in the session this morning.

"He knows, really, that everything he needs from ourselves, myself personally, from teammates, from the staff and from the football club, he's going to get all the support that he needs in this moment, and we are completely with him.

"On behalf of the football club, and myself, I send all the condolences to him and his family."

It is unclear whether Jimenez will be feature against Forest following the sad news.



https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/fulham/injury-news/news/fulham-receive-wilson-injury-boost-ahead-of-forest-clash_593812.html

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From the Press Box: Wilson in contention as Fulham plan fight back
Jack Kelly gives us an honest reflection from Silva's press conference.

This week has been tough - really tough. The fallout from the Cup defeat last Sunday was filled with negativity and bad feeling. I finished my work after the game, no issues there. But I left the ground and a wave of sadness and frustration hit me.

Often in my job after a defeat, the time from the full-time whistle to when Silva walks into his post-match press conference allows me enough time to digest and come to terms with what's happened. Usually, I feel okay on the way home and switch off and focus on other things in my life.

Sunday hit me like a delayed reaction, to the point where I took myself away from social media for a bit of time, I just wanted to be left alone. I switched off completely.

I've been very reflective this week. Writing on Patreon about our season as a whole, what's next and analysing the fans' opinion to try and get a gauge on where their heads are at.

Today's press conference certainly lifted me off the canvas a little. Time is a great healer, but I needed some motivation to get my act together. Silva came out with some punchy lines after some inquisitive questions from Sky's reporter.

Starting with the teams news - Harry Wilson is probably in contention for Forest. He's missed the last two games with an ankle knock.

Silva: "Yes, Harry Wilson is going to be, probably, in contention for the game,l.

"As you know, we have another session before the game, and we have to assess one or two players. We still have some doubts if they are going to be ready or not, or fully fit for the game, but Harry Wilson looks as if he is going to be ready."

Raul Jimenez tragically lost his father this week. Marco Silva said that he has the club's full support as this difficult time.

"Sad news, really sad news for him. [It is a] moment for us to support him. He was in the session this morning.

"He knows, really, that everything he needs from ourselves, myself personally, from teammates, from the staff and from the football club, he's going to get all the support that he needs in this moment, and we are completely with him.

"On behalf of the football club, I send all the condolences for him and his family."

The reaction on Sunday was one of discontent. Silva was asked about it this afternoon. He was honest and understanding in how the fans felt.

"The fans reaction - I am not concerned about their faith because everything we have done in this football club is clear and the ambition is there.

"We cannot expect claps after losing to Southampton. Boos is the minimum. They were not happy and that is why I stayed longer on the pitch and that was a moment for us to be seen. I think we deserved the boos. If I was in the stand, I would do the same.

"I understand all the frustrations. I know that the narrative is going to be about the changes. I said about the players we played in our front line, all the millions we spent & we don't win that game? Wow. I understand the reaction, what was said on social media. I don't look at social media.

"I don't forget what the expectations were five years ago, four years ago, three, two. I don't forget, I can go even deeper, I can go 10 years or 15 years ago when I was not here. I love the expectations, I love them. Because I put them there myself.

"If at the beginning of the season I say 'it's just about not getting relegated, to remain in PL again' everyone is going to be happy because we are in the middle of the table, still fighting for Europe. But no, I put the ambition and expectation there because it's the way I like to manage the football club.

"If you lose a game, you have to expect the frustration from the fans. I repeat again, if I'm there in the stands, I'm probably going to react in the same way. Simple as that.

"The last two games are an example of if you're not at the top of your game, you're going to be in trouble. You can talk about mentality, but as you said, every-time we have had some downs, we have bounced back.

"We didn't react vs West Ham after a great result against Spurs. We didn't react vs Southampton. Now I expect us to stand up. We have to try and be better vs Forest, it's an important game."

I came away from the press conference in a better mood and starting to look forward to the weekend's game. The aim is to still be fighting for something as we enter the run in. We're still in the race for Europe, but have to just focus on ourselves to pick up enough points to challenge.

The quarter-final loss to Crystal Palace last season dented Fulham's season to the point where they picked up three wins from the last nine Premier League games, losing the other six. We did break the points record, but Fulham failed in their mission to qualify for Europe.

Now Fulham are out of the cup, again with nine Premier League games remaining, nobody wants a repeat of the fall off in form from last season. That's why it's essential Fulham win on Sunday, bring back the good feelings and keep the hunt for European football.

It all starts on Sunday. Then a home game against Burnley before the final international break of the season. Fulham do have the ability to bounce back, they've shown it plenty of times this season. Let's hope we can do it at the City Ground against a Nottingham Forest side fighting for their lives at the bottom.

Safe travels to those going up on Sunday. COYW!




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Bid planned: Fulham now ready to make £26m offer to sign Serie A star wanted by Juventus and Napoli
Fulham are now ready to make a £26m offer for a midfielder with "great ability", but there could be competition from Serie A heavyweights Juventus and Napoli.

Cottagers stepping up pursuit of new midfielder
It remains unclear who will be in the Craven Cottage dugout next season, despite Tony Khan making it clear he hopes Marco Silva remains at the club for the foreseeable future, saying: "I have a great relationship with Marco. I love working with Marco and I absolutely want Marco to be here for a long time. I think he will be, and I believe that.

"We've had a lot to do, and we've just had a great recent signing that we spent a lot of time on... we're all very aligned as a club, working together. I absolutely believe the way we're all working together and the way we all enjoy it."

Silva's contract is set to expire in the summer, with a Scottish Premiership manager recently being identified as a potential replacement, but despite the lack of clarity about who will be manager next season, the Cottagers are making plans for the summer transfer window.

 Bringing in a striker is of interest, with PSV Eindhoven's Ricardo Pepi and Palmeiras star Flaco Lopez among the targets, while Khan & co are also keen to get a new midfielder through the door.

That is according to a report from Sports Boom, which states Fulham are now ready to make an offer of €30m (£26m) for Udinese star Arthur Atta, who is also being targeted by Serie A giants Juventus, Napoli and Inter Milan.

The Cottagers attempted to sign Atta in the winter, and they are now willing to make a fresh approach when the summer transfer window opens once again.

Atta could be ready for Premier League move
Udinese managing director Franco Collavino praised the 23-year-old when he first completed a move to Italy, saying: "He's a modern, versatile midfielder with great ability. He'll add dynamism to ur midfield. He has huge potential."

Indeed, the Frenchman has displayed his versatility by featuring in central midfield, defensive midfield, the number 10 role, and on both wings throughout his career to date, and the maestro has two goals and three assists to his name in 22 Serie A outings this term.

The Serie A star has created 29 chances this season, the second-highest number in the Udinese squad, while he ranks first for successful dribbles per 90, averaging 2.6, with nearest-rival Keinan Davis averaging 1.5.

Atta's performances in Italy this season suggest he could now be ready to test himself in the Premier League, and £26m feels like a reasonable fee, but competition from Serie A heavyweights Juventus and Napoli could be a problem for Fulham.



https://www.footballfancast.com/fulham-now-ready-to-make-transfer-offer-arthur-atta-jvuentus-napoli/

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Wilson set to return for Fulham at Forest
Harry Wilson is expected to return for Fulham against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Wilson has missed the past two games – both 1-0 defeats – after picking up an ankle knock against Tottenham.

"Yes, Harry Wilson is going to be, probably, in contention for the game," said boss Marco Silva.

"Harry Wilson looks as if he is going to be ready."

Raul Jimenez is expected to miss the game following the death of the Mexican's father.

"Sad news, really sad news for him. A moment for us to support him," said Silva.

"He's going to get all the support that he needs at this moment, and we are completely with him.

"On behalf of the football club, I send all the condolences for him and his family."



https://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/wilson-set-to-return-for-fulham-at-forest

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Fulham agree deal to sign Dan Casey
Fulham have agreed to bring Dan Casey to the club following a consensus on the compensation package with his former team, Arsenal.

According to Sky Sports, Dan Casey is set to join Fulham after an agreement was struck with Arsenal on the compensation package. The teenage attacker will join up with the U-21 setup at Craven Cottage, as his capture represents a good coup which will be seen more for the future rather than the current first-team plans.

Dan Casey is considered one of the brightest prospects to come out of Arsenal's Hale End academy, as he was close to being considered for the first team. The Gunners were impressed by his performances for the U-18s last season, which also opened up opportunities to play for the U-21s, as well as training with Mikel Arteta's first team.

The Gunners did offer him a professional contract, which the teenager turned down in search of other opportunities. He was close to joining Crystal Palace in the summer before the proposed move was called off, and he has been without a club since.

He has reportedly been training with Fulham's U-21s since January, as the Londoners had sought an agreement with the player beforehand. However, the agreement with Arsenal over compensation was still pending, which is now set to be formalised.

The figures behind the move are still under wraps, but the Cottagers are expected to pay a decent sum for the 2007-born, highly talented former Arsenal wonderkid. The player will officially join their U-21 setup imminently, as the talented attacking midfielder is seen as a big signing for the future rather than the present first-team setup.

Fulham making plans for the summer?
Fulham are expected to make big plans for the summer in an attempt to gear up for another season where they can challenge for a European place. The Cottagers are still in contention to qualify for a European tournament with their league finish this season.

As for their transfers, their potential targets are still unclear, but they are eager to tie down key attacker Harry Wilson to a new deal, having presented him with an improved proposal of late. It remains to be seen whether the Welsh winger signs on fresh terms, as a host of Premier League teams are circling to sign him on a free transfer in the summer.



https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2026/03/14/fulham-agree-deal-to-sign-dan-casey/