Fulham add bunch of new signings

Much of the play-making will rest on Delgado's shoulders

Fulham have strengthened their squad adding 2 new loanees, 2 youngsters and a new attacking midfielder. Left back or left mid Benoit Tremoulinas and forwardAlexandre Licata were signed on loan from Charlton- they are both expected to form the left hand side for Fulham's next clash with Manchester City and will wear jersies 12 and 16. Also Argentine Matias Delgado was signed in an exchange deal with Cisse. He wil inherit the number 23 jersey.

Also youngsters Barros FILIPI SOUZA (signed from Santos for 40k) and Luciano AUED (signed from Gimnasia la Pata for 300k) were added to the team- they will form part of the youth squad and were given jersies 66 and 67.

Romero and Mauricio leave

Jared has sent Romero and Maurico back to their original clubs, the gaffer hoping to cut costs with the clubs current financial crisis. However he has not ruled out purchasing two new loanees to improve the depth of the squad.

Speculation mounts over Jared's job

Speculation has mounted that current gaffer Jared has been told by the board he has 4 games prove to the board that he deserves his job- or he could be sacked. Jared's 15 games in charge have resulted in 5 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses. The club have also fell 10 spots down the table since Jared took charge. With the club is current financial crisis, dwindling near debt, and free-falling down the table, and injury and fatigue plaguing the squad, a change of manager may be a change for the better.

Neither the board nor Jared were available for comment

Fulham draw with Birmingham

Fulham have broken a 2 game loosing streak, drawing 1-1 with Birmingham. Keeper Mark Schwarzer was named man of the match for a brilliant display in between the sticks.

The first half consisted of half chances which were easily saved by both keeper, neither team looked too threatening. Fulham did hit the back of the net when Ashley Young rang clear and rounded Renan before smashing it into the net. But that joy turned to dispair when he was called offside- much to the amazement of the player and fans.

The second half saw 25 minutes of Birmingham dominance, and they eventually made that dominance pay when Alberto Paloschi drilled a shot past Schwarzer to score the first goal of the game. But Fulham replied within two minutes when Ashley Young made up for his earlier off side. He embarked on a foraging run before smashing the ball into the back of the net. 1-1. Del Piero had a chance to win the game in the 87th minute but pulled his volley just wide.

Fulham sign experienced Brazillian

Fulham have signed Brazillian centre forward Cerqueria Washington from Palmeiras for 3.9mil. The experienced striker has been a consistant performer in Brazil- it will be his first season in England. The 34-year old signed a worth £21,500 per Turn. He is expected to debut in tonights clash with Birmingham. He will done the number 8. The deal only further inhances speculation that experienced compatriot Lieldson is on his way out after a number of disappointing displays. Swindon Town are favourties for his signature.

Upon the unveiling of Washington, Jared stated, 'He is a great player that I know can score many goals for our club. His experience will also help him become a valuable member ouf our leadership group (captain Del-Piero, and vice-captain Schwarzer)

Article from Forum- courtesy of David Izod

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Fulham 0 Millwall 3

Lions maul jaded Fulham


Millwall crept into an unlikely play-off spot tonight after a comprehensive 3 nil victory tonight over a tired looking Fulham here at Craven cottage. Its the second time the teams have faced each other this week, and after Mondays 3rd round English shield victory, its back to back wins for the Lions over their well healed West London neighbors. Fit again, Esteban Granero earned a recall tonight, but it was the another of Millwall's increasingly impressive midfielder's who opened the scoring. After an even 25 minutes, great work by Mauro Boselli resulted in a corner for the visitors being met by the head of unmarked Frenchman Sebastien Lemoine. In at times,a bad tempered contest which saw Referee Uriah Renie, cautioning 4 players, the Lions had to wait until the hour mark before putting the game beyond the cottagers reach. Man of the match Boselli capped an excellent offensive display with a long range screamer, which arrowed beyond a despairing Mark Schwarzer. Barely two minutes after the restart, and with Fulham in disarray, Spaniard Granero was gifted the time to take two efforts to poke the ball home for the South Londoners third and final goal. In an increasingly tight division the 3 points sees the Lions rise to 6th spot, and with 24 points ,well on their way to manager Dave Izod's survival target of 45. Next up for Millwall is this weekends visit to the New Den from a revitalized Sheffield Wednesday, where a win for the relegation tipped Lions may see them climbing into fourth spot.

Understrength Fulham loose to Milwall

Fulham lost 2-1 to Millwall in the Shield after fielding a vastly understrength side. In only the 8th minute Maccarone poked home to score the first goal of the match and the score moved to 2-0 when Airton headed home in the 15th minute, but 20 minutes later, yougn Spanish winger Adrian Gonzalez fired a low shot into the bottom corner to give his side home. The match ended in controversy when young Aussie Brendan Gan was slide tackled inside the box- cries for a penalty rung through Craven Cottage but Lee Probert waved play on- much to the disgrace of the Fulham- replays suggest Fulham should have had a chance to score a late equaliser.