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Don't be fooled by the sun, goals and riverside location - there is so much that Fulham have to do to ensure we don't go backwards next season. However, some very enjoyable moments for Fulham Fans - but a summer of uncertainty awaits!

Should Fulham rebuild a team around King?  Is it time to make major changes to personnel and ethos? Fulham came away with a draw against Wolves – a performance which is not unusual for Fulham this season – but we had been given another (undeserved) opportunity....but Fulham did not take it.  What next Fulham fans…?

More football naval gazing for Fulham fans as we loseagainst Bournemouth.  The repeated Fulhamrhyme of a golden opportunity missed.. and usually due to a self inflicted incident.  Oh… and we can’t score.

In footballing terms what does Fulham stand for...? This and other questions are asked in this pod as Fulham Fans go through yet another existential crisis as we comically flounder our way to another omnishambles against Arsenal.

Attractive football? By a Fulham side? Another surreal game with an early kick off where under the sun Fulham play some dynamic football to earn all 3 points against Aston Villa.

Can the Fulham balloon deflate any further Fulham fans as we witnessed a creative wasteland against Brentford on Saturday? Fortunate to gain a point in a lackluster game - can Fulham ever score a goal in a football match ever again??!!!

Football should be joyful and entertaining. Fulham fans were reliant on Liverpool to provide that in the first half - Fulham served up a massive portion of stodge and Liverpool took full advantage. It was only in the second half that Fulham got their act together but by then it was too late. Overall, I think quite a damaging display for all involved at Fulham.

A football odyssey - a poor first half where Fulham are lucky not to be trailing. Second half more hopeful - where even though defensively we still look vulnerable there were small glimmers of incisiveness and creativity . Finally King gets the Premier League goal he so richly deserves, Raul scores an emotional penalty and Wilson continues to make a difference.

Fulham draw away to Nottingham Forest... You could see this as a well earned point but the lack of creativity is worrying. Fulham fans want their side to win but they also want to see skill, flare and goals from open play.

This result just highlighted the longer term problems that have been an undercurrent during this season - but made very obvious in this match.

After listening back to my instant response Fulham Fans I've realised that I've said 'again' a ridiculous amount of times! But in the context of what we've just witnessed I think it's perfectly understandable!!!

A performance best forgotten? Was the eerily poor performance down to the team selection? A very depressing night at the Cottage.

Surprisingly (for a Fulham Fan anyway where we tend to help a side with a woeful run of form) Fulham won this match against Spurs. Spurning a myriad of chances, Fulham managed to finish the match worthy winners.

Two set piece goals and a brilliant break away stunner meant that we got a much needed win at Sunderland.

Through to the 5th round of the FA Cup - some difficult moments and lots of wasted chances but Fulham finally managed to get the win. Southampton awaits...!

2 losses Fulham Fans - were we slightly compliant in both? Squad imbalance is costing us winnable matches, drop off in player performance and there seems to be an acquiescence when the opposition begins to claw their way back.

Warning! Mild peril Fulham fans...!

Instant response on the loss at Craven Cottage to Everton.

'Time is King' - so says Kevin's neck tattoo - is this his breakthrough? Here's hoping....

Some more wonder goals but we couldn't hold on - quite difficult to take but considering the amount spent on the Manchester United team I don't think we should be too down hearted. But there are still areas that need to be resolved regarding the balance of our team.

Fulham rely, yet again, on 2 sublime moments to beat Brighton at the Cottage. An amazing (albeit fortunate?) win tempered by the direction our transfer activity seems to be taking...

Our quick response to Fulham's win against Brighton this afternoon. A lot to think about....

Reality Check strikes again! A dismal display at Elland Road. A sobering afternoon for Fulham fans - hopefully the powers that be can see what needs to be done to make progress.

Fulham eventually prevailed against a very good Middlesbrough team who were far the better side in the first half. However, a Wilson inspired 2nd half carved out a win with goals from Wilson, Smith- Rowe and Kevin.

Harry Wilson – still transformed – whatever you do, do noteven up your laces.  2 fine goals from 2on form forwards.  Overall improvementwith many of our players.  Great to seeSess back!  We didn’t lose our nerveagainst 10 men which is often Fulham’s narrative.  A great result but still work to do!

What's the difference between the 93rd minute and 52 second and the 96th minute and fifteen second..? Harrison Reed .. obvs.

Well at least we didn't lose... An inspired Cairney goal in the 80th minute ensured a draw at Selhurst Park. But chances were squandered at the end of the match. A frustrating match?

An end of 2025 review Fulham Fans!  Who stood out so far this season and how have our new signings fared?  We then assesswhat sport our Fulham players would have pursued if football didn’t exist….

We’ll review the Palace match later….

An uncharacteristic win away at West Ham United! Such a great feeling having amassed these points when so many of our key players are either injured or at Afcon. So much credit should go to this team who are battling through each game, showing real togetherness and resilience.

Entertaining football? Not this time Fulham fans...but we were fortunate in sneaking a win. A drab game with a few promising features we head off to the London Stadium on Saturday...

Discussing our exit from the Quarter final of the Carabao Cup reminds me of the end credits of the 1980's TV drama 'The Incredible Hulk' - the inevitable melancholy exit.... Anyway, Forest on Monday - can Fulham bounce back listeners...?

Another crazy game - ranging from the shambolic to the sublime! But Fulham really needed that win and thanks to Wilson it was achieved. Also, great support from Smith-Rowe and Leno played a blinder!

Burying our heads in statistics to lessen the pain. But nevertheless a sublime goal from Harry Wilson and another gutsy display by Smith-Rowe. Are Fulham in the 'mild jeopardy' category? Yes. So no pressure at Burnley on Saturday......

After the first 60 minutes of not blinking the last 30 minutes brought back some of the joy. There is a lot to be concerned about as we looked completely out of our depth but conversely some break out performances which are potentially very important.

A delightful and unusual feeling Fulham fans, an away win, with some of the old forward flair that we’ve been crying out for.  Yes, there are still some underlying issues that need addressing but what an experience!

We've been completely bamboozled by Fulham after a shock win for us on Saturday! More proactive and some promising performances which have given us a little bit of hope. Sunderland seemed quite passive in this match with just a few flashes of skill. But overall I think we deserved to win this. (BTW, Sunderland have the most lyrical set of names in the Prem - you could read them out like the shipping forecast!!)

At least Beto didn't score against us this time!

The blinkers are off! The squad that Silva has worked wonders with historically is now beginning to fragment!? Is this an unnecessary doom ridden assessment of our current form or are we finally witnessing the true nature of our team?

All right .... I still have reservations about this win but it was great to see Sess score and Wilson strike the ball so beautifully into the net. Wolves are at a low ebb and usually we would be the team to kick start their season - but this time we bucked our usual trend.

Finally, finally ... apologies to our loyal listener (or listeners!!!???) about the delay. We have finally managed to publish our podcast! - looking back at the loss at Newcastle, the underwhelming performance at Wycombe, and the 20 trillion pointer against Wolves on Saturday. What could possibly go wrong?

Tom corrects me on name pronunciation as we bemoan our 3rd defeat in a row. Injury crisis? What injury crisis! As the list gets longer we question the team selection - yet still have faith in the increasingly frustrated Silva.

Black and white balloons being hurled around by the swirling wind and rain, referees ear piece malfunctioning after 35 seconds and yes... another defeat. But at least we witnessed a stunning goal by Sessegnon!

Our 50th episode!!!! Shame it wasn't a match to celebrate. But as a Fulham fan this is absolutely normal. Reviewing this match was difficult - but we try and retain a semblance of objectivity and dignity?!

After a long wait we are back to review the win against Brentford. A disppointing display from the Bees which we capitalised on - with 2 goals which were stunners - one of which was disallowed and a magnificent team goal beautifully taken by Wilson. An Iwobi break through goal which changed the Fulham mindset and ensured we approached the rest of the match positively. We briefly mention the Carabao cup match against Cambridge and Sunday's fixture against Villa.

With my tired metaphors and a dismal performance you would think we'd lost this match. Astonishingly and undeservedly we won. Is Silva's team selection suspect? Can we bear another performance like this? How much expectation will now be on Kevin? Brentford next week....

(Apologies for the rather poor sound quality and the lack of the River Thames - work in progress)

If a valid goal is scored on a football pitch but VAR can't see it, did the goal ever exist? We get all philosophical in today's pod after the Chelsea Fulham match. We breeze past the Carabao cup match and talk about floodlights and get a little excited about our new signings and bemoan, you guessed it, the glaring Number 6 hole that still remains.

After an intimidating opening by Manchester United, usual service resumed as we fought back from a 0-1 deficit. The draw was deserved and we were treated to a few snippets of promising play!!

We start the 2025/26 season with a draw away against Brighton. I spend most of the pod not understanding what's going on whilst Tom tries to explain. We also make a determined effort to remain upbeat especially with the last gasp goal by Muniz.

Award time! Who will be given best goal of the season is just one of the questions that will be discussed as we review the 2024/25 season as well as 3 areas that need to be addressed ready for next season...

After a really disappointing start, Fulham managed to carve out a few decent chances. And.....All hail Tom Cairney!!!

We fully expected a' big clown shoes' afternoon - but we were gifted a treat in the second half! Beautiful goals to lift the spirits in our penultimate match of the 24/25 season.

We briefly look ahead and back.

Let's just remember the first 17 minutes Fulham Fans! We discuss what we think are the problems that seem to beset Fulham in the past couple of seasons in the Premier League.