Your favourite!

[DukeTyrion]

Mark Blake

Simon Morgan

Chris Coleman

Lee Clark

I kind of like watching blood and guts players.

[Sir Alec of good Stock]

Les Barrett
Alan Slough
John Mitchell
Fred Callaghan
Jimmy Conway

[SouthfieldWhite]

Rory hamill
Terry Angus
Simon Morgan
Brede
Dembele
Probably a lot more

Ones I dislike,
Mark Cooper
Berbatov
And above all Zamora

[K33NY]

...no worries jms, I had the pleasure of speaking with Graham whilst campaigning for the Johnny Haynes statue, a very bright man and passionate - "Do it - do it" he said to me!

Although there are many books about Fulham few can afford them, and some need points of reference about which are the best books to try to buy when funds become available. There is also the issue that they may not know where to buy them as most have been written and published by the fans but the club refuses to sell them for reasons best known to themselves.

On FoF we have a section for the FFC bibliography, I hope to do a review on each book as I have over 40 books on our great club, in the meantime here is the link:-

http://www.friendsoffulham.com/biblio.php

If anyone woud like advice or more details about the books please get in touch...

Do you allso have links for online stores I could buy them? This may sound strange, but back in my school days I even made reports about Fulham when we had topic free reports etc, but our libraries in Norway have so little about Fulham, since Fulham isnt so big here and I live on the country side its not just to take a buss or train to Oslo to go to bigger libraries etc, I would love to find some Fulham history books to order!

[One Martin Thomas]

Rory hamill
Terry Angus
Simon Morgan
Brede
Dembele
Probably a lot more

Ones I dislike,
Mark Cooper
Berbatov
And above all Zamora

Now that's a list !  I liked from the Simon Morgan era... Julian Hails and I remember Paul Broker's debut against Swansea in the FA Cup, magic.  Simon is about as close to a modern day Fulham legend as you can get.

Favourites though (players I have seen):
1. Van der Saar
2. Luis Saha
3. Moussa Dembele
4. STEEEEEEEEED
5. Alain Goma
6. Steve Finnan
7. Rufus
8. Martin Thomas (obviously)
9. Jim Stannard
10. Julian Hails

Manager: Tigana

[Mac]

Micky Conroy set the old Division 3 on fire in my first season as a supporter so I've got fond memories of him.
Also loved Paul Peschisolido from a few years later.
In the Premier League era, Vincenzo Montella was very entertaining but for consistency and impact, you can't really best VDS.

[David Allen Crankshaw]

Started watching Fulham in 1959 and like many others on the message board my favourite was Graham Leggat. It's always great to see former players at The Cottage and it was a delight to see Tony Macedo. I've always hoped that Graham will appear on our pitch one day.

[LBNo11]

...K33NY, getting hold of books is a problem, nearly all the books about FFC are written by fans and published independently, usually by Ashwater Press. The club, as mentioned, don't stock these which is a disgrace as people like you are unable to learn about this clubs' history.

Because they are published independently they are usually limited 'runs' because of cost (which would not be the case if FFC bought loads) and as such the chances of re-prints are very unlikely.

The immediate option is to go to Ashwater Press - who ship all over the world - and see what they have left in stock - go to this link:-

http://www.ashwaterpress.co.uk/

Near the bottom of the page is what remains of their stock.

Apart from that it is the usual ebay, search for Fulham books:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xfulham+books&_nkw=fulham+books&_sacat=0&_from=R40

There are some good ones on there now:-

(good price) amongst others.

A much cheaper (free - but you can donate something to help keep the site going) way to look at our history is to go to Phil Cowan's amazing site:- http://www.fulhamfootballprogrammes.co.uk/ and choose a season, 'turn' the pages of the programmes and read reports about the previous games, learn the names and pick up on the history of the club that stole our hearts...


PS: Forgot - Amazon is another source!

[Jem]

The lionhearted Fred Callaghan

Ah, dear old Fred! what about Steve Earle, Les Barrett, Jimmy Conway and of course Stan Brown and Allan Clarke!
Oh, the memories! I guess it depends on the time you first started following Fulham. Think I might have given away the fact that I am an old git! Vic Hallom, Paul Went, Tony Macedo, Ian Seymour.....J.H........Where's my Horlicks?

[K33NY]

...K33NY, getting hold of books is a problem, nearly all the books about FFC are written by fans and published independently, usually by Ashwater Press. The club, as mentioned, don't stock these which is a disgrace as people like you are unable to learn about this clubs' history.

Because they are published independently they are usually limited 'runs' because of cost (which would not be the case if FFC bought loads) and as such the chances of re-prints are very unlikely.

The immediate option is to go to Ashwater Press - who ship all over the world - and see what they have left in stock - go to this link:-

http://www.ashwaterpress.co.uk/

Near the bottom of the page is what remains of their stock.

Apart from that it is the usual ebay, search for Fulham books:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xfulham+books&_nkw=fulham+books&_sacat=0&_from=R40

There are some good ones on there now:-

(good price) amongst others.

A much cheaper (free - but you can donate something to help keep the site going) way to look at our history is to go to Phil Cowan's amazing site:- http://www.fulhamfootballprogrammes.co.uk/ and choose a season, 'turn' the pages of the programmes and read reports about the previous games, learn the names and pick up on the history of the club that stole our hearts...

Why on earth would they not stock the books!! I assume the history written in the books is as precise and detailed as you can get them? They should be happy someone has taken theire time and effort about the club's history!! :(

[Tonywa]

So many recent favourites as well. Danny Murphy, of course, Digger Davies, Gera and Steve Finnan and the great Edwin (our best-ever keeper surely) , but my biggest idol in recent years was Brian McBride. A terrific player, a true gentleman on the pitch and a real professional in the very best sense of the word. A sportsman fit for any youngster to look up to and attempt to emulate.  A true legend.

[LBNo11]

...K33NY, getting hold of books is a problem, nearly all the books about FFC are written by fans and published independently, usually by Ashwater Press. The club, as mentioned, don't stock these which is a disgrace as people like you are unable to learn about this clubs' history.

Because they are published independently they are usually limited 'runs' because of cost (which would not be the case if FFC bought loads) and as such the chances of re-prints are very unlikely.

The immediate option is to go to Ashwater Press - who ship all over the world - and see what they have left in stock - go to this link:-

http://www.ashwaterpress.co.uk/

Near the bottom of the page is what remains of their stock.

Apart from that it is the usual ebay, search for Fulham books:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xfulham+books&_nkw=fulham+books&_sacat=0&_from=R40

There are some good ones on there now:-

(good price) amongst others.

A much cheaper (free - but you can donate something to help keep the site going) way to look at our history is to go to Phil Cowan's amazing site:- http://www.fulhamfootballprogrammes.co.uk/ and choose a season, 'turn' the pages of the programmes and read reports about the previous games, learn the names and pick up on the history of the club that stole our hearts...

Why on earth would they not stock the books!! I assume the history written in the books is as precise and detailed as you can get them? They should be happy someone has taken theire time and effort about the club's history!! :(

...an excellent question, we have a wealth of immensely talented contributors such as Alex White, Martin Plumb and Ken Coton, as well as Richard Allen, and Dennis Turner, the latter managed to get his books sold via the club whilst he was a director - which may go some way to explaining the mentality of some at the club. All I can say is that the books are all lovingly well written and full of insight about the club and FFC , with the club in effect boycotting these 'unofficial publications' they deprive fans of a wealth of information that would help newer fans relate to and love the club more...

[K33NY]

...K33NY, getting hold of books is a problem, nearly all the books about FFC are written by fans and published independently, usually by Ashwater Press. The club, as mentioned, don't stock these which is a disgrace as people like you are unable to learn about this clubs' history.

Because they are published independently they are usually limited 'runs' because of cost (which would not be the case if FFC bought loads) and as such the chances of re-prints are very unlikely.

The immediate option is to go to Ashwater Press - who ship all over the world - and see what they have left in stock - go to this link:-

http://www.ashwaterpress.co.uk/

Near the bottom of the page is what remains of their stock.

Apart from that it is the usual ebay, search for Fulham books:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xfulham+books&_nkw=fulham+books&_sacat=0&_from=R40

There are some good ones on there now:-

(good price) amongst others.

A much cheaper (free - but you can donate something to help keep the site going) way to look at our history is to go to Phil Cowan's amazing site:- http://www.fulhamfootballprogrammes.co.uk/ and choose a season, 'turn' the pages of the programmes and read reports about the previous games, learn the names and pick up on the history of the club that stole our hearts...

Why on earth would they not stock the books!! I assume the history written in the books is as precise and detailed as you can get them? They should be happy someone has taken theire time and effort about the club's history!! :(

...an excellent question, we have a wealth of immensely talented contributors such as Alex White, Martin Plumb and Ken Coton, as well as Richard Allen, and Dennis Turner, the latter managed to get his books sold via the club whilst he was a director - which may go some way to explaining the mentality of some at the club. All I can say is that the books are all lovingly well written and full of insight about the club and FFC , with the club in effect boycotting these 'unofficial publications' they deprive fans of a wealth of information that would help newer fans relate to and love the club more...

Wow this is quite a shocker to be honest! I know Fulham is a club of great history, and are proud of it as well, but I would allso think that the owners/board through the history would be so as well, and take this knowledge to them to help new and old fans to get a valued history in writing and to enjoy! This may be a stupid question but has this topic ever been taken up by fans or even the writers with the club itself? (Wich it probably has been) And what did the club say when it was taken up? Surely they have to realise what a great history is written in these books, either its official or not!

[LBNo11]

...K33NY, it has been taken up with the club by these authors on numerous occassions, the club appear to feign interest and then pull out of deals.

The publications are still made even so, but with the club backing them and allowing them to use the club badge etc., they could have a larger book run, which would provide wider access to the fans of this sort of material. Because of their relative rarity, buying through Amazon and ebay can lead to some ridiculously high prices on books.

The club seem to prefer to limit books they sell from the season of it becoming a premier league side - almost as though the club didn't exist up to that point.

Maybe one day the club will change their attitude if there is an administative reshuffle...

[K33NY]

...K33NY, it has been taken up with the club by these authors on numerous occassions, the club appear to feign interest and then pull out of deals.

The publications are still made even so, but with the club backing them and allowing them to use the club badge etc., they could have a larger book run, which would provide wider access to the fans of this sort of material. Because of their relative rarity, buying through Amazon and ebay can lead to some ridiculously high prices on books.

The club seem to prefer to limit books they sell from the season of it becoming a premier league side - almost as though the club didn't exist up to that point.

Maybe one day the club will change their attitude if there is an administative reshuffle...

Such a disapointment to read this. But I did order all 3 books featured on the website you showed me! Cant wait to read them now! :) Thank you alot!

[MayoDomo]

Eddie Johnson.

[TWFL]

No mention of Sean Davis. Personal fave of mine as that was the sort of time I started following. Boa's up there too.

[Forever Fulham]

Eddie Johnson.

Uggghhh.  Surely you jest. 

[Fulham Far East]

Brian McBride
Chris Coleman
Steed Malbranque
Van Der Sar
Brede

[Forever Fulham]

Steed certainly goes on my list.  So does Etuhu, Davies, McBride, Van Der Sar, a healthy Hangeland, Dempsey, Murphy, and about 10 more for sure.  But not Bullard.  No way.