Saturday Fulham Stuff - 28/08/21...

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Extinction Rebellion organises football matches to highlight the relationship between our national sport and the climate crisis

Timetable: 14:00 Fulham FC, 15:30  Trafalgar Square, 16:30 Location TBC

Commencing with a 2pm kick-off this Saturday at Fulham Football Club, football fans and environmental activists host 'pop-up' football matches on the streets of London to raise awareness of the relationship between football and the climate crisis. According to a report from the Rapid Transition Alliance, a quarter of English Football Stadiums 'Unplayable' by 2050 due to climate change. [1] This action is aimed at engaging football fans by highlighting the clubs, including Fulham FC, that will be partially or fully underwater by 2050 if action is not taken to reduce emissions. In June this year, the government's own climate advisers, the Committee on Climate Change, said that the government is ignoring their advice and failing to protect people from the fast rising risks of the climate crisis. [2]

The game will not be so easy; the two teams will be donning their flippers and goggles to demonstrate the difficulty faced if the clubs are submerged and the impact the cancelled games will have across the league fixtures.  Fans will be encouraged to sign a Parliamentary petition demanding that the Government must protect football clubs from flooding and act now to radically cut carbon emissions.

Fulham Football fan, Peter Rodriguez, said: "This fun but hard hitting action draws attention to the relationship between our national sport and what scientists regard as the greatest threat humanity will ever face". He continued "being part of the football community and caring about these bigger issues are not mutually exclusive. Marcus Rashford has shown that there is space for these important conversations in the game."

"One quarter (twenty-three) of English football league stadiums are predicted to be temporarily or permanently unplayable by 2050 due to sea level rise and extreme weather events according to mainstream climate warming projections. Livelihoods and communities in close proximity to these clubs will also be affected. Grassroots football also faces significantly greater precarity than the professional game.

"This family-friendly action is part of an on-going Football Rebellion campaign that took to the streets last September and at the G7 to highlight the role of Barclays, official sponsor of the Premier League, in funding fossil fuel extraction and other carbon intense business and the inequality between G7 nations who have predominantly caused the climate crisis while the rest of the world bears the brunt of the impact. 

"Recent flooding at Fulham FC stores as well as campaigning footballers Kai Havertz, Chelsea, and Morton Thorsby, Sampdoria, are helping highlight that our climate is already changing due to human activities.

Mike Bastow from Football Rebellion in Wales, added: "Fans hand their football clubs down the generations; when people realise there won't be a club for their children to support, the impact of the climate crisis will begin to hit home".



https://extinctionrebellion.uk/2021/08/28/extinction-rebellion-organises-football-matches-to-highlight-the-relationship-between-our-national-sport-and-the-climate-crisis/

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Fulham boss reveals verdict on future of player whose Nottingham Forest move collapsed this summer

Cyrus Christie has no place in Marco Silva's plans at Fulham and is trying to secure a move elsewhere, the Cottagers boss has told West London Sport.

The right-back spent last season on loan with Nottingham Forest in the Championship but a deal to bring him back to the City Ground is understood to have collapsed earlier this month.

An injury to Kenny Tete, which is worse than first thought, has left Silva in need of a right-back but it seems Christie will not be given a chance.

Speaking to West London Sport, the Fulham boss revealed that the Republic of Ireland international had no part in his plans and was working to secure a move away from the Championship club.

He said: "Cyrus is not part of our plans. He knows already of my decision and he knew this maybe three or four weeks ago, and he's trying to get his future done."

With just a few days left of the window, time is running out for Christie to find a new club but there should be suitors for a player that proved himself an asset at Championship level last term.

It could be the defender's contract, which is £20,000 per week as per Spotrac, that is putting off potential suitors.

The Verdict

Despite the injury to Tete, it seems Christie is unlikely to play in a Fulham shirt again.

Silva has outlined just that and revealed that the defender has been working to find a new club but as of yet it seems he's been unable to do so.

Forest still look to be short of options at full-back so they could return for him, particularly if in-demand defender Jordan Gabriel leaves to join the EFL clubs in pursuit of him.

From a Fulham perspective, the extent of the injury to Tete suggests they'll likely dip into the transfer market to sign another option at right-back.

It could be a busy few days for them.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/fulham-boss-reveals-verdict-on-future-of-player-whose-nottingham-forest-move-collapsed-this-summer/

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Second tier Galactios - I like it.

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STOKE MATCHDAY PREVIEW

FULHAM V STOKE CITY | SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST 2021 | 3PM | CRAVEN COTTAGE | #FULSTK

The opposition

Along with Fulham and West Bromwich Albion, Stoke are the early pacesetters in the Sky Bet Championship, winning three and drawing one of their opening four matches.
Things are going well on the cup front, too, for the Potters, with victories over Fleetwood Town and Doncaster Rovers setting up a Third Round Carabao Cup tie with Watford.
The style of play implemented at City is a far cry from what they were previously known for in recent years, with Josh Tymon's winner last time out in the league against Nottingham Forest showing the kind of flowing football they're capable of.

Fulham team news

Three Fulham players went off injured against Hull City, but only Kenny Tete is out at the weekend. Fabio Carvalho and Tim Ream are both fit, while Harrison Reed and Harry Wilson are available after injury and suspension, respectively.

Stoke team news

A thigh injury rules Nick Powell out, while Tyrese Campbell's return to training from a serious lay-off points more likely to a comeback after the international break.

Tickets

Tickets are available for supporters to purchase on General Sale. Please note there is a price increase of £5 on matchday.

Weather

A cloudy but dry day in SW6, with temperatures around 21 degrees.

Mascots

We hope Oscar, Tayte and Alex enjoy their day as our Virtual Mascots!

FFCtv

Overseas supporters will be able to purchase a pass to watch live coverage of our game with Stoke. Domestic fans can listen live on FFCtv, with commentary from Gentleman Jim, Jamie Reid, and special guest Sean Davis.

Player insight

Antonee Robinson is relishing the opportunity of taking on another unbeaten side when Stoke visit Craven Cottage.

"It will be a difficult game, they've got a lot of good players and got off to a good start themselves as well, so it will be a real challenge for us," he told FFCtv.

"It's a good opportunity to hopefully put in another good performance and show the league what we're about before some of the lads go off on the international break."

Form

Fulham: DWWWW

Stoke: WDWWW

Pre-match quotes

"Stoke City are a good side with a good plan, good idea. They're clear with their idea of the way they want to play."
Marco Silva
Fulham Head Coach
"Fulham seem to be everyone's favourites for automatic promotion so it will be a tough game, as tough as you can get I think in this league."
Michael O'Neill
Stoke City Manager

https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2021/august/Stoke-Matchday-Preview/

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[Fulham Tup North]

Strong side.... Seri is a bonus 👍⚽️⚽️⚽️
COYW

[LC]

Interesting to see if we line up with 3/5 or 4 at the back.