Greetings -

I recently moved to London from the US. I have never been a sports fan of any kind, though I passively enjoy the “big” stuff of most sport when exposed.

When I found out I’d be moving I figured it was time to start supporting a club here, and I figured I’d choose the most local team to me once I found a flat. I’ve landed in SW and Fulham is the one.

Aside from the obvious google searching and AI assistance, I’m curious to know where you’d start onboarding a new fan. Favorite players/facts/lore/things I can impress my colleagues with/old game recordings on YouTube/etc

Cheers 🍻

Seeing Hugo Larsson listed as a doubt with a groin issue isn't ideal, especially with some important fixtures coming up. We've got enough games where we'll need energy in midfield, and I'd rather not rush anyone back just to get them through one match. Hopefully it's precautionary and nothing that keeps him out for long. If he misses Coventry, I’d expect Berge and Charles to anchor midfield, with Iwobi, King and Bobb providing the energy and creativity ahead of them.

Seeing Bassey with the armband makes me proud. He gets stuck in, leads by example and takes the responsibility seriously. Great to see him stepping up for Fulham. COYW!

I used to be a full fan of Fulham years ago and remember there was a lot of suffering involved (from like 2016-2020) with seeing my club relegated pretty much every other season etc...

Is our position in the prem a little more established now? Do we have any actual shot at getting somewhere in the next decade (Europa, Conference League football)?

Our lineup is pretty good all things considered so I would love to see them go far.

What needs to happen in the next four matches before the international break for you to fully back Alvaro Arbeloa?

Is two wins enough for you to get on board, or is there a specific thing you need to see to fully back him?

A piece here on what needs to be done to get fans onside:

https://roundtable.io/sports/soccer/premier-league/fulham/news/a-win-gives-alvaro-arbeloa-breathing-space-but-he-still-has-work-to-do-to-get-fulham-fans-onside

As a huge fan of football and ambient music, I've always been curious as to which Fulham match the track "Dopamine Clouds Over Craven Cottage" samples from. Fun fact: the musician behind the piece shares his name with Fulham icon Brian McBride!

In a system that encourages wide midfielders to drift centrally, Oscar Bobb finds himself in a unique position within Arbeloa's squad.

A deeper dive into his qualities and how his wing play creates space for others to operate:

🔗https://thecravencorner.wordpress.com/2026/10/20/the-unique-profile-of-oscar-bobb/

He may not have the G/A numbers we would all dream for but watching Oscar Bobb in this season, we can see his development and improvement, but also how him staying on the right side of the pitch, forces defenders to come across the pitch, opening space for others to operate.

Thanks for taking the time to read, and I hope you all have a great week.

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Any pubs in West London showing the Coventry match this coming Saturday?

That was a lovely move and a really important finish from Alex Iwobi. We've needed someone to step up in front of goal, and he delivered when it mattered. The frustrating thing is that we had opportunities to make the scoreline more comfortable afterwards. Still, a goal that wins three points is worth celebrating. How important has Iwobi become to this side?

I buy one jersey a season (this year it’s Iwobi in the black/red) but I’m really starting to think about a Josh King home.

Maybe when I come to London in the winter

I like the energy King brings when he plays in an advanced role. He gives us another option between the lines, and I'd rather see him get a consistent run than judge him on one or two appearances. The Coventry game could be another opportunity for him to show what he can do.

Yesterday brought our first league win against Hull City, in a game that could have spelled the end for our boss, Alvaro Arbeloa.

While the main thing is the three points we take away, the 1-0 score probably flatters Hull as Fulham really should have put them to the sword and scored 3-4 on the day.

The latest Craven Corner reviews yesterday's action and talking points - so grab a coffee and settle on down for a good read.

Thanks for taking the time to read, and I hope you all have a great upcoming week!

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Thoughts on the game Cottagers?

could’ve easily been 3-0 but we will take it! ik it’s hull but this feels like a turning point

Anybody else feel the same?

Keen to hear your thoughts.

The boys were amazing today, every single one of them! Glad that Jedi is back, what a monster defensively. Josh is My King 👑. Shea Charles, what a player. He gave me so many stank faces with his amazing first touch. Great goal from Iwobi. Berge was rock solid, both attacking and defending.

Really happy for the 3 points and the way we played.

Pressure off Arbeloa??

https://roundtable.io/sports/soccer/premier-league/manchester-united

Full Time: Fulham 1 - 0 Hull City

⚽ Fulham: Alex Iwobi 33' 33'

Line-ups

Fulham (4-2-3-1)

Hull City (5-4-1)

Match Events

• Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
• First Half begins.
• 45'+2' First Half ends, Fulham 1, Hull City 0.
• 45' Substitution, Hull City. Tim Iroegbunam replaces Lucas Herrington.
• 45' Second Half begins Fulham 1, Hull City 0.
• 68' Substitution, Hull City. Robinio Vaz replaces Matt Crooks.
• 68' Substitution, Hull City. Joe Gelhardt replaces Sorba Thomas.
• 68' Substitution, Hull City. Ryan Giles replaces Brooke Norton-Cuffy.
• 75' Substitution, Hull City. Hidemasa Morita replaces Regan Slater.
• 78' Substitution, Fulham. Ryan Sessegnon replaces Josh King because of an injury.
• 78' Substitution, Fulham. Tom Cairney replaces Oscar Bobb because of an injury.
• 85' Substitution, Fulham. César Palacios replaces Gonzalo García.
• 90'+4' Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) is shown the red card.
• 90'+7' Second Half ends, Fulham 1, Hull City 0.
• Match ends, Fulham 1, Hull City 0.

Match Stats

overall

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Yank here. I chose Fulham to be my EPL team. If anyone can understand the parallel, I’m a Michigan State American college football fan. Guess I’m built for the underdogs.

Glad to learn about this squad through real fans. Thx, Fluff

Full Time: Fulham 1 - 0 Hull City

⚽ Fulham: Alex Iwobi 33' 33'

Line-ups

Fulham (4-2-3-1)

Hull City (5-4-1)

Match Events

• Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
• First Half begins.
• 45'+2' First Half ends, Fulham 1, Hull City 0.
• 45' Substitution, Hull City. Tim Iroegbunam replaces Lucas Herrington.
• 45' Second Half begins Fulham 1, Hull City 0.
• 68' Substitution, Hull City. Robinio Vaz replaces Matt Crooks.
• 68' Substitution, Hull City. Joe Gelhardt replaces Sorba Thomas.
• 68' Substitution, Hull City. Ryan Giles replaces Brooke Norton-Cuffy.
• 75' Substitution, Hull City. Hidemasa Morita replaces Regan Slater.
• 78' Substitution, Fulham. Ryan Sessegnon replaces Josh King because of an injury.
• 78' Substitution, Fulham. Tom Cairney replaces Oscar Bobb because of an injury.
• 85' Substitution, Fulham. César Palacios replaces Gonzalo García.
• 90'+4' Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) is shown the red card.
• 90'+7' Second Half ends, Fulham 1, Hull City 0.
• Match ends, Fulham 1, Hull City 0.

Match Stats

overall

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