Friday Fulham Stuff - 06/03/20...

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We Need To Stop Them – Fulham Star On Locking Horns With Leeds and Rivals

Fulham star Aboubakar Kamara believes that the Cottagers have the opportunity to stop Leeds United, and their other promotion rivals, in their tracks as they face them before the end of the season.

With just ten more games to go before the regular Championship comes to a close, only 12 points separate table-toppers West Brom and fifth-placed Brentford. 

Fulham, who are placed third, have 63 points to their name and are five points behind second placed Leeds, who they have been attempting to reel in during recent weeks.

Out of the remaining ten games, the Cottagers are scheduled to take on each of their immediate promotion rivals, including the Baggies and the Whites.

Kamara thinks that playing promotion rivals means Fulham still have an opportunity to deal real damage to their opponents' promotion bids and has dubbed each game a cup final.

"We know we need to approach each game with confidence", Kamara told Fulham's official site.

"Every game is a cup final, because we play West Brom, Leeds, Brentford and Nottingham Forest. We need to win to stop them.

"We play them all so it's in our hands, but they will think the same thing, so there's something in it for everyone which makes it very interesting."

Fulham are due to play both Bristol City and Brentford, with both teams in the top seven, before they make the trip to Elland Road to take on Leeds.



Read more: http://www.insidefutbol.com/2020/03/05/we-need-to-stop-them-fulham-star-on-locking-horns-with-leeds-and-rivals/453886/#ixzz6FrdmN64F

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'Why would we boo?' – Plenty of Bristol City fans react to ex-player debate ahead of Fulham clash

Bristol City host Fulham this weekend, and one Bobby Reid will be returning to his old stomping ground.

Reid, 27, is a graduate of the Bristol City academy. He spent eight years at the club before crossing the Severnside Bridge in 2018 to join then Premier League outfit Cardiff City, before making his loan-deal at Fulham permanent last January.

Now he faces a return to Ashton Gate where he made a name for himself. It was the 2017/18 Championship season when everyone heard of Reid – he netted 19 goals as he played in every Championship game that season, and was named in the PFA Team of the Year as well.

So what sort of reception will he get on Saturday? Bristol City fans of the Facebook group 'BRISTOL CITY TILL I DIE' debated whether or not they'll give Reid a warm welcome at the weekend.

Here's what they had to say:

Jack Bullen: Why would we boo?

Martin Buck: Him and Joe Bryan were good for us. Clap them both.

Colin Pepper: Shouldn't even be a question! Definitely clap, yes I know it was Cardiff but...

Paul Jefferies: The boy did his best for reds.

Mark Collett: Definitely clap, Bristol boy and City fan... Also had the sense to ditch Cardiff sharpish.

Chris Bessex: Clap before, grief during, respect after. Same for everyone.

John Reading: Clap. One player we could really have done with these past couple of seasons.




https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/why-would-we-boo-plenty-of-bristol-city-fans-react-to-ex-player-debate-ahead-of-fulham-clash/

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Under-18s Host Brighton

The Under-18s welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Motspur Park on Saturday as they look to increase the gap at the top of the table.

This game will be played behind closed doors as a precautionary measure in order to restrict and safeguard areas within our training facility owing to measures addressing Covid-19. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Highlights of the match will be available on the website.
Form

Fulham:

The Young Whites remain at the top of the table after their 2-2 draw against Aston Villa last weekend. Their last draw came in November, when they were held by Chelsea.

Brighton & Hove Albion:

Brighton will be hoping to get back to winning ways having lost their last five games in all competitions. The Seagulls lost 3-2 to Arsenal last weekend after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat against fellow London side Chelsea. They currently sit in sixth place, 10 points off third place West Ham.
He Said

Defender Ibane Bowat stresses the importance of Saturday's game, with the race for the title still very much on.

"It's a really important game for us because it's very tight in terms of points with Chelsea and West Ham behind us. It's important that we bounce back, play well as a team and get the three points."



http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2020/march/06/under-18s-host-brighton