Friday Fulham Stuff (11/05/12)...

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Tottenham v Fulham preview
Team news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Tottenham and Fulham at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker is a doubt for the game with an Achilles injury.

Danny Rose is suspended after his red card against Aston Villa last week and Benoit Assou-Ekotto is out with a shoulder injury, meaning William Gallas could have to play at left-back.

Ledley King could miss out with his knee problem, while long-term absentees Niko Kranjcar (knee), Tom Huddlestone (ankle) and Michael Dawson (ankle) are unavailable.

Tottenham (from): Friedel, Cudicini, Gomes, Gallas, Khumalo, Walker, Kaboul, King, Nelsen, Livermore, Sandro, Parker, Bale, Lennon, Dos Santos, Modric, Carroll, Kane, Defoe, Adebayor, Saha, Van der Vaart, Lancaster, Luongo.

Fulham team news to follow...



http://www.football365.com/match/3409879/preview?

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Tottenham v Fulham

By John Motson
BBC Match of the Day commentator
BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE
Venue: White Hart Lane Date: Sunday, 13 May

TEAM NEWS

Tottenham are without both of the recognised left backs in their squad as Danny Rose is suspended and Benoit Assou-Ekotto is injured, so William Gallas could have to deputise.

Scott Parker is a doubtful due to an Achilles problem, so Sandro could retain his place in central midfield.

Fulham manager Martin Jol has no new injury concerns for the trip to his former club.

Forwards Bryan Ruiz and Andy Johnson are long-term absentees.

MATCH PREVIEW

The stakes are high at White Hart Lane as Tottenham go into the final day sweating on a Champions League spot for next season.

Spurs know that if their result against Fulham matches that of Newcastle they will have secured the last qualifying spot.

But it is as not as simple as that. They still have the chance of overhauling bitter rivals Arsenal in third, which would 100% guarantee their participation in next season's Champions League.

Finishing fourth could result in a nightmare scenario arising. If London rivals Chelsea beat Bayern Munich and win the Champions League on 19 May they will take the fourth and final qualifying position, meaning Spurs would only have Europa League football to look forward to.

If that happens it would be a bitter blow to Spurs, but they would only have themselves to blame after their recent run of one win in nine matches ruined a spell of just one defeat in 19 earlier in the season in which they thrilled neutrals with some delightful football.

History suggests that Harry Redknapp's side are facing the perfect opposition, as Fulham's record at White Hart Lane stands at just two wins from 37 visits.

Their manager Martin Jol will be keen to improve on that record and he has added motivation given the circumstances in which his tenure as Tottenham boss came to an end. He reportedly found out he was being replaced by Juande Ramos during half-time of a Uefa Cup match against Getafe, so despite his affection for the club a victory would be sweet revenge over Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

Three points would seal the Cottagers' highest-ever finish in the Premier League and cap a fine first season in charge for the Dutchman at Craven Cottage.

Jol knows what it is like to suffer the heartbreak of missing out on a Champions League spot following the infamous lasagne debacle on the final day of the 2005-06 season. His Tottenham side lost at West Ham after being struck down by illness and were usurped by Arsenal. Harry Redknapp does not want to be left with the same sick feeling.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head
Fulham's last league win over Tottenham came over three years ago (2-1 in November 2008).

They have managed just one victory in their last 11 league matches with Spurs, but thrashed them 4-0 in last season's FA Cup.

Fulham boss Martin Jol managed Tottenham from November 2004 to October 2007. He took charge of 148 games in all competitions, winning 67, losing 43 and drawing 38. In his first full season in charge, he led Spurs to fifth place, their highest league position since 1990.

Tottenham
Tottenham have won only three of their last 12 league matches.

Spurs have won just one game after falling behind in the Premier League this season.

All five penalties that Tottenham Hotspur have earned this season have come away from home.

They had 19 corners against Aston Villa, 22 goal attempts and 62% possession but only managed to score from a penalty.

Fulham
Fulham are just one point short of their best ever Premier League points total of 53 set in 2008-09.

They have won the last seven league matches in which they scored the opening goal, and are unbeaten in the last 24 games in which they have taken the lead.

The Londoners are the only Premier League team yet to pick up a red card this season.

Clint Dempsey has reached the milestone of 50 Premier League goals, meaning America are the 22nd different nationality to have a player net 50 goals or more in the division.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17973106?

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TRAVEL UPDATE - FULHAM

Timetables and update for fans travelling by train to Sunday's match against Fulham at White Hart Lane.

Supporters travelling to our Premier League match at White Hart Lane against Fulham on Sunday, May 13, should be aware that due to infrastructure renewal work between Bethnal Green and Hackney Downs, this route will be completely closed.

As a result, services which operate via White Hart Lane will not run south of Seven Sisters and stations between Bethnal Green and Stamford Hill inclusive will be closed.

Services via Northumberland Park will be diverted via Stratford to/from Liverpool Street.

Fans are reminded that kick-off is 3.00pm and due to the level of engineering works and disruption to rail services, they are encouraged to arrive early.

It is recommended that any supporters attending our home match against Fulham who are not travelling via the Victoria Line or local buses south of Seven Sisters direct their journeys through Northumberland Park.

With no service south of Seven Sisters, there will be operational limitations in place meaning that there will only be four eight-car trains per hour between Seven Sisters and White Hart Lane before and after the game.

Services to/from Enfield Town and Hertford East will operate at normal Sunday frequency, with two trains per hour on each, but have been re-timed - please check the linked timetable.

Northumberland Park will be opened for trains to stop between the times shown below (please see timetable for full details of stations served):
To/from Liverpool Street - three to eight eight-car trains per hour before and after the game

To/from Cheshunt and beyond - three to six eight-car trains per hour before and after the game



http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/spurs/News/travel-update-fulham-110512.page?

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Vitesse Arnhem defender Alexander Buttner reveals Fulham interest

Vitesse Arnhem defender Alexander Buttner is interesting Fulham.

The Sun says they will have to beat off Dutch champs Ajax to sign Buttner.

The Vitesse Arnhem left-back, 23, said: "I'm aware of Fulham's interest but my love for Ajax is well known."



http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/vitesse-arnhem-defender-alexander-buttner-reveals-fulham-interest-3166861?utm_source=taxonomy_landing_page

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Jol issues hands-off warning for Fulham's star duo



Fulham manager Martin Jol insists Clint Dempsey and Mousa Dembele are not for sale this summer.

The duo have been linked with moves away from Craven Cottage this summer after enjoying stellar seasons.

Dempsey has been one of the players of the season after scoring 23 goals, while Dembele has blossomed since moving into central midfield from his position on the wing.

But Jol is adamant neither will be leaving this summer as they prepare to head to Tottenham on the last day knowing victory will break the club's best ever points total in the Premier League.

"We have had no bids and they are not for sale," said the Dutchman.

"Clint Dempsey is injured and will not play on Sunday. Dembele will play but he will not go.

"It is hypothetical as we have no bids for Clint or Dembele. They are some of our best players and we want them here."



http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/120511/jol-issues-hands-warning-fulhams-star-duo-171869

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A Tough Proposition

Having made a great impression playing for us, it looks as if there are a plethora of clubs looking to snatch Moussa Dembele from us.

According to one news source, Dembele, if he chooses to leave Craven Cottage, could take his pick from:-

• Manchester United

Liverpool

Manchester City

Chelsea

Arsenal

Or

• Spurs

It looks like Martin Jol will have to use all his persuasive talent to keep hold of the 24 year-old Belhgian international



Read more: http://www.fulham.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=282119#ixzz1uZGMowl1