Thursday Fulham Stuff - 18/09/25...

[WhiteJC]

Leeds United to 'renew' interest in Fulham winger Harry Wilson as Everton 'plan bid'
Leeds United reportedly face competition from Everton as they plan to renew interest in Fulham's Harry Wilson.

The 28-year-old was targeted by Leeds on deadline day and briefly appeared set for a move to West Yorkshire.

However, Fulham pulled the plug on the deal and kept Wilson in their ranks. He featured against Leeds at the weekend, helping the Cottagers seal a 1-0 victory.

It has been suggested Leeds could move again for Wilson, with the Wales international thought to be keen to get as much game time as possible in the build-up to the 2026 World Cup.

Harry Wilson interest
According to SportsBoom, Leeds will again pursue the winger when the winter transfer window opens in January.

However, their Premier League rivals Everton are also believed to plotting a move to lure the wideman from the capital.

Both clubs are said to believe they can tempt Fulham into a sale with Wilson due to become a free agent in the summer of 2026.

Leeds United's transfer window struggles
Leeds have come under fire for their inability to add Wilson to their ranks in the dying embers of the summer window.

Their failure was made more frustrating by the fact it followed an unsuccessful swoop for Brighton & Hove Albion's Facundo Buonanotte.

Whites boss Daniel Farke had called for his squad to be strengthened in the late stages of the window, but the call was not answered.

Leeds have struggled in the final third so far this term, scoring just once across their opening four Premier League goal.

The solitary goal was scored by Lukas Nmecha from the penalty spot against Everton, therefore fans are still waiting on a goal from open play.

Leeds currently sit 16th in the Premier League table, with Burnley, West Ham United, Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers below them.



https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united-transfer-news-harry-wilson-fulham-everton-5321401

[WhiteJC]

Games for the weekend 20/09
A late kick off, 20:00, at the Cottage sees us take on Brentford under the flood lights

Two weeks in a row at the Cottage!, lets hope this game is a better one than against Leeds, still a win is a win, and on a positive note, how about Kevin!
I know we can't say too much with only a 15(ish) minute cameo against, no offence, not really top class opposition but, what a player, he really looks the part! lets hope he carries on in the same manner and that Chukwueze and Kusi-Asare have similar impacts, we could be in for a really exciting season.

Brentford had a good game against Chelsea, one of our 'old boys', Carvalho, getting a 93rd minute equaliser.
It looks as if they relied on long throw-ins, something I'm sure we'll be working on in training this week.

Our record, for the previous 8 games against the Bees, is reasonably good with 4 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, including "the double" last season.

My team would be, Wilson "off the bench" to score...



COYW's

Games of Interest

Saturday 20/09
Liverpool v Everton
Bournemouth v Newcastle
Burnley v Forest
West Ham v Palace
Fulham v Brentford

Sunday 21/09
Arsenal v Man City
come on over to the forum and join in the conversation...
https://www.friendsoffulham.com/forum/index.php?board=36.0



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[WhiteJC]

What Kevin's 20-minute cameo tells us to expect
He set the Cottage alight on Saturday, but what can we glean from Kevin's debut?

It took all of 20 minutes on Saturday for us to know that Kevin is going to be a twinkle-toed treat to behold.

Much was speculated about our new Brazilian sensation before he flipped the script against Leeds United; he was either going to be a complete flop, unworthy of his club-record transfer fee, or he was going to set the Cottage ablaze in typical Samba style.

Thankfully, his first impression was red hot, and while we may not have seen the very best (or indeed worst) of him yet, we can still expect pure fireworks from Kevin as he gets to grips with Premier League football, and what a thrilling journey it will be for him - and us - in the famous black and white.

Fast and fearless
Nearly every single touch went forward with purpose. No hesitation, no retreating under minimal pressure, the 22-year-old sunk his pearly whites into the meat of the matter as soon as he planted his feet - and they weren't static for long. Explosive, exceedingly skilful, direct, Kevin is everything a winger of any given era should be: an attacker that hits the byline without delay, rather than finding excuses to avoid it.

He dug out inviting crosses, he forced Karl Darlow into a superb fingertip flick over the crossbar - a sharp shift and strike that led to our late winner - and under close surveillance as Leeds attempted to restrain him, Kevin looked supremely unfazed and comfortable - hallmarks of a player that's surely got higher gears to slip into when the going gets tougher.

One-on-one experts are few and far between. In the Premier League, there are only a handful that spring to mind and they're owned by the big guns. Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Jeremy Doku; these are wingers who don't take prisoners in full flow and Kevin is cut from the same cloth. He had Jayden Bogle doggy paddling as he ripped past him with ease, and I should think Leeds right-back will be the first of many, many victims this season.

Shakhtar Donetsk are renowned for ice-cold South American wonders - we know this all too well with Willian - and Kevin is no exception. In fact, he is Willi's very own protégé. Stylistically, they're almost identical. Fearlessly expressive and adoringly impressionable, his aura is big, bold and typical of a motivated, highly talented São Paulo export.

The give-and-goes, the blistering turn of pace, stockpiling step-overs, Kevin has an uncanny resemblance to the Willian that once visited Craven Cottage with that mesmerising Shakhtar team during the 2009/10 Europa League campaign and that means that he is going to know how to break defences down effectively and sensibly, whilst seeking the opportune moment to let loose.

They're schooled well in Ukraine, so we've no issue where refining his approach is concerned. If anything, Kevin is a youngster Marco Silva should entrust to get at the opposition without limitations because once he has his marker by the short and curlies, he ain't letting go without a one-sided death dance on the touchline.

When he was involved, backsides lifted from seats and the volume ramped up. He is going to get pulses racing, he is going to make grown men shriek like incensed toddlers, he is going to cause a ruckus wherever and whenever he features. He may not shine consistently, it's only natural he'll suffer the odd lull, but he will have defenders pressed against the wall, soiled knickers, and he will come out on top of his battles more often than not.

Bogle may not be the perfect acid test for Kevin, mind. He will lock horns with far greater obstacles, although I'd wager he'll frighten the ghost out of every full-back that stands before him and that is where the fun really begins. They may come with a mean stare and idle chit-chat but a few reverse flip-flaps will soon set them straight.

Great expectations
So, even after a brief, albeit eventful, debut on the banks of the Thames, plenty are beginning to take notice of our latest hotshot on the scene and that will carry a great deal of weight and expectation. The more people fawn in the media, amongst rival fanbases as well as our own, his performances will be praised and scrutinised in equal measure and of course, that could damage his progression if he doesn't mute the noise from the outside.

The Premier League is centre stage of the domestic footballing world. No other division gets nearly the same coverage and across social media - and the masses have been clucking. The Premier League's official X account even released a nifty montage of Kevin's recent outing, so he is very much in the limelight and various other pages and outlets have followed suit. He's turning heads and spinning defenders, simultaneously.

Ryan Sessegnon was more than moved, Tom Cairney reckons he's the dog's gonads, Fulham fandom cannot contain itself and it's only now you realise we've been starved of genuine flair, a virtuoso we can call our own without the threat of them returning to their parent club just a year later. It's obviously important to not get ahead of ourselves here; we've barely had more than a cursory glimpse of his brilliance but I still think he's got the potential to break boundaries and set new standards.

Shakhtar's sporting director, Darijo Srna, feels Marco Silva could take Kevin's game to the next level, high praise from a former player who once graced the Champions League with Shakhtar, and I'm not suggesting Kevin will spearhead a charge for European football, but he'll certainly boost our chances.

The Miners Weekly couldn't speak highly enough of Kevin when in conversation with Jack Kelly, too. Shakhtar fans were gutted to see him leave the Donbass Arena but he did so with their blessing, and they agree that Fulham is the ideal setting for him to showcase his skill set to a far wider audience, and boy does he like the destination.

In 57 appearances for Shakhtar in all competitions, Kevin recorded 17 goals and 10 assists. These aren't numbers that jump off the page initially but given his age and relative inexperience in Europe, they definitely show promise and Marco will have him cooking up a storm in next to no time at all.

I can't really recall a debutante gaining this much intrigue as Kevin. "Big Six" fans will soon boast entitlement, claiming he'll belong to them soon enough for a pittance of what he's actually worth but for now, and hopefully for a good while yet, he's a Fulham man and seemingly, a nailed-on Fulham favourite. Somebody has to coin a decent chant for the lad, because his name will ring out of terraces far and wide as he cranks up the heat with the ball at his feet.



https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/what-kevins-20-minute-cameo-tells

[WhiteJC]

Truro should have 'scored more' in Fulham U21 win
Truro City should have "scored more goals", said manager John Askey after they beat Fulham under-21s 1-0 in the National League Cup.

Truro remain unbeaten in the competition, after a second win in two group games, sitting second in the Group C table and level on points with Brighton under-21s above them.

The Tinners had eight shots to Fulham's two, with Luke Jephcott scoring the only goal to give the hosts the win on 71 minutes.

"We should have scored more - that was the only disappointment," Askey told BBC Radio Cornwall.

"It was a really good goal, [we] got the ball wide and Connor [Riley-Lowe] provided a bit of quality for which Luke was in the right place at the right time.

"As the game went on, you could see it coming and lucky enough it came because we were all thinking, 'oh no, not another game where we don't score and have chances'."

The win was Truro's first in four matches, with the club currently 23rd in the National League table after only one victory in nine league games in their first season at the level.

Askey made eight changes to the starting line-up from the team that was beaten in their last outing against Rochdale.

"When you're not winning, positions are up for grabs and I thought the majority of the lads who played tonight who have not been playing did really well," Askey said.

"These games are a really good workout for us, it's what we need and it enables lads who have not been playing to get 90 minutes under the belt and show what they can do."



https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckg658j02p6o

[WhiteJC]

Fulham vs. Brentford: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Fulham will aim to build on their first Premier League victory of the season when they take on Brentford at Craven Cottage on Saturday night.

The Cottagers secured their first league win of the campaign after defeating Leeds United 1-0 thanks to a calamitous 94th-minute own-goal from Gabriel Gudmundsson last weekend.

Meanwhile, Brentford recorded their fourth point of the term as Fabio Carvalho scored a 93rd-minute equaliser against Chelsea last weekend, followed by defeating Aston Villa on penalties in the EFL Cup during midweek.

Here, Sports Mole provides details of how to tune into the Premier League encounter.

What time does Fulham vs. Brentford kick off?

The Premier League contest will kick off at 8pm, BST, on Saturday evening.

Where is Fulham vs. Brentford being played?

The contest will take place at Fulham's historical Craven Cottage, which has been their home ground since 1896.

The Cottagers have a narrowly stronger record in Craven Cottage meetings with the Bees, having won two and lost one of their three Premier League encounters.

How to watch Fulham vs. Brentford in the UK

TV channels

The Premier League contest in West London will be available to Sky Sports subscribers, with Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event both showing the match.

Online streaming

Sky Sports subscribers will also be able to access the game on the SkyGo on their phone or tablet device.

Highlights

Sky Sports will show highlights on their social media and YouTube channels, as well as on their dedicated app. UK viewers can also watch the highlights of the game on Match of the Day, which will start at 10:50pm on BBC One on Saturday night.

What is at stake for Fulham vs. Brentford?

Fulham recorded their first Premier League win of the 2025-26 season as they beat Leeds United 1-0 last weekend, and the hosts will be eager to build on that triumph.

As for Brentford, Keith Andrews will be delighted with their results at the beginning of this term, including recording a draw with Chelsea thanks to a 93rd-minute equaliser in their last league game, and the Bees will be aiming to continue their strong start to the campaign on Saturday.



https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/fulham/feature/how-to-watch-fulham-vs-brentford-date-time-live-stream-and-tv-channel_581644.html

[WhiteJC]

Journalist: Silva, Glasner, Southgate, Iraola tipped as possible Man United options
Amorim Faces Defining Spell at Man Utd Amid INEOS Scrutiny

Ruben Amorim's tenure at Manchester United is entering a decisive phase, with senior figures at INEOS preparing to review his position after a turbulent start to the campaign.

United's poor form, compounded by heavy criticism from within and outside the club, has sharpened focus on the Portuguese coach. With three fixtures before the next international break, Amorim has little margin for error according to David McConnell in the Daily Star.

Pressure Intensifies on Amorim
United have taken just four points from their opening four Premier League matches, leaving them languishing in 14th place. The statistics are stark: eight league victories from 31 matches since Amorim's appointment 10 months ago. That return has left sections of the dressing room increasingly unconvinced about the direction of the team.

Publicly, the board insists that their faith remains intact. Privately, the sense is different. Key decision-makers are prepared to evaluate performances over the next three matches before deciding whether to push forward with Amorim or seek alternatives.

United's run is daunting: Chelsea at Old Trafford this weekend, a trip to Brentford, and then the visit of newly promoted Sunderland. Anything short of a clear improvement could leave Amorim's position untenable, particularly with a daunting clash against Liverpool awaiting after the international window.

Historical Context Raises Stakes
This is not uncharted territory for United. Last season, the club dismissed Erik ten Hag after repeated public assurances of support. Amorim himself oversaw a 15th-placed finish in his first campaign – United's lowest in over half a century. That backdrop amplifies the scrutiny now, especially under the gaze of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, whose influence over football operations is steadily increasing.

Amorim has been urged by senior staff to show greater tactical conviction and consistency in team selection. There is an acceptance that his long-term ideas are attractive, but results remain the only currency at Old Trafford.

Alternatives Considered by United
Should INEOS decide change is necessary, a shortlist of potential successors has already been discussed. Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner has admirers within United's leadership, while Fulham's Marco Silva is also under consideration. Former England manager Gareth Southgate continues to command respect in the corridors of power, with Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola regarded as an emerging name.

Mauricio Pochettino, now leading the USA national side, remains a long-term candidate. He was previously in contention before Ten Hag's appointment and continues to attract interest due to his experience at the top level and capacity to manage elite players.

Defining Period for United's Future
The next three fixtures could ultimately shape the trajectory not only of Amorim's tenure but of United's season. Poor results would likely trigger a change, and with high-profile alternatives readily available, the club faces a pivotal decision.

For now, Amorim retains his role. But the expectations are clear: improved performances, tangible results, and evidence that the team is finally moving forward under his leadership. Without that, the search for alternatives may quickly intensify.



https://eplindex.com/136540/journalist-silva-glasner-southgate-iraola-tipped-as-possible-man-united-options.html

[WhiteJC]

When is the Carabao Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers and TV channel for fourth round
All you need to know as English football's secondary club competition continues

The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup takes place next week.

Due to the scheduling of European fixtures this season, the third round ties are being played across two weeks, beginning September 15 and 22, 2025.

Tuesday night saw Crystal Palace and Brentford overcome Millwall and Aston Villa respectively on penalties to progress.

Meanwhile, the journey for Grimsby - who dumped Manchester United out in the second round - continues after they beat struggling Sheffield Wednesday.

The remaining Premier League teams competing in Europe this season will enter the competition over the next eight days, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham all expected to progress.

Here's everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup draw for the fourth round.

When is the Carabao Cup draw?
The draw will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, following the conclusion of Arsenal's tie against Port Vale.

It is expected to start around 10.15pm BST.

How to watch the Carabao Cup draw
TV channel: In the UK, the Carabao Cup draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports News.

Live stream: Subscribers can tune online in via the Sky Go app.

Carabao Cup draw ball numbers
    1  Grimsby Town
    2  Brentford
    3  Crystal Palace
    4  Swansea City
    5  Barnsley or Brighton
    6  Burnley or Cardiff
    7  Fulham or Cambridge United
    8  Lincoln City or Chelsea
    9  Wigan or Wycombe Wanderers
    10 Wolves or Everton
    11 Wrexham or Reading
    12 Liverpool or Southampton
    13 Huddersfield or Man City
    14 Tottenham or Doncaster
    15 Newcastle or Bradford City
    16 Port Vale or Arsenal

When will the fourth round ties be played?

The fourth round ties are pencilled in for the week commencing Monday, October 27, 2025.



https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/when-is-carabao-cup-draw-start-time-ball-numbers-tv-channel-fourth-round-b1248252.html

[MikeTheCubed]

My team would be, Wilson "off the bench" to score...

Would help if Wilson was on the bench.