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Fulham Focus

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An independent podcast covering Fulham FC. Created by fans for the fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Does a point at Villa Park prove Arbeloa's Fulham have turned the corner?

1 hr 4 min

After a torrid time in the cup midweek and a torrid start at Villa Park, you'd be forgiven for fearing the worst this weekend. But John McGinn's penalty miss, Zion Suzuki going from hero to zero and a team performance that grew into some sustained dominance in the second half saw Alvaro Arbeloa's men win a hard earned point in the Midlands. So does our 1-1 draw against Aston Villa show that Fulham have officially turned the corner? Should we be excited by our overall play or in despair at our lacklustre finishing? And what does it all mean headed into a Craven Cottage meeting with Newcastle United next up? Join Kish, Dylan and Producer Don as they discuss all that and more on this latest edition of Fulham Focus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How convinced should we be after Fulham tamed the Tigers?

1 hr 8 min

Fulham have won a Premier League game! Yes it was 1-0. And yes our opponents were tame Tigers rather than being capable of much mauling. But was it more convincing than it might seem on paper? Join Kish, Sarge and Morgs as they try to work whether we should all be Arbeloa In after a Fulham win How good were King, Charles, Berge and Bassey? How on earth did King, Iwobi and Garcia miss? Did our dominance in the stats suggest this game was genuinely a turning point? Did Alvaro Arbeloa clapping the Hammy End mark something important? And with 'Frank Lampard's Coventry' next up, should the Fulham faithful be confident we'll pull ourselves out of early season relegation panic stations All that and more on this edition of Fulham Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Does a point at Villa Park prove Arbeloa's Fulham have turned the corner?

1 hr 4 min

After a torrid time in the cup midweek and a torrid start at Villa Park, you'd be forgiven for fearing the worst this weekend. But John McGinn's penalty miss, Zion Suzuki going from hero to zero and a team performance that grew into some sustained dominance in the second half saw Alvaro Arbeloa's men win a hard earned point in the Midlands. So does our 1-1 draw against Aston Villa show that Fulham have officially turned the corner? Should we be excited by our overall play or in despair at our lacklustre finishing? And what does it all mean headed into a Craven Cottage meeting with Newcastle United next up? Join Kish, Dylan and Producer Don as they discuss all that and more on this latest edition of Fulham Focus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How convinced should we be after Fulham tamed the Tigers?

1 hr 8 min

Fulham have won a Premier League game! Yes it was 1-0. And yes our opponents were tame Tigers rather than being capable of much mauling. But was it more convincing than it might seem on paper? Join Kish, Sarge and Morgs as they try to work whether we should all be Arbeloa In after a Fulham win How good were King, Charles, Berge and Bassey? How on earth did King, Iwobi and Garcia miss? Did our dominance in the stats suggest this game was genuinely a turning point? Did Alvaro Arbeloa clapping the Hammy End mark something important? And with 'Frank Lampard's Coventry' next up, should the Fulham faithful be confident we'll pull ourselves out of early season relegation panic stations All that and more on this edition of Fulham Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could Arbeloa survive anything other than a win against Hull?

1 hr 9 min

It's been less than 100 days since Alvaro Arbeloa succeeded Marco Silva as Fulham manager, but after a capitulation at Ipswich we find ourselves bottom of the Premier League Is it too early for fans to have made up their mind about his leadership? Were the subs really to blame for our passive surrendering of the lead on Saturday? Should he lead us into our next two relegation 6 pointers against Hull and Coventry? And how much of the blame for our current mess is on squad building rather than tactical and game management? Join Kish, Sam and Stuart as they pick over the bones of another painful weekend and look ahead to a massive one on the horizon in this (worryingly alarming 6 games into the season!) edition of Fulham Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One point gained, or two points lost?

57 min

If you'd told most Fulham fans after the shambles of Palace that we'd get a point from Liverpool and Man Utd we might well of taken it But after Matheus Cunha offered the latest dagger at the death for the visitors at Craven Cottage that game almost felt like a loss So why did Fulham sit off and invited United into the game after going ahead? Were the subs and switch to 5 at the back to blame? Did bright attacking moments from King and Iwobi show that they were there for the taking? And have we seen enough to truly believe the Whites can get their season up and running with three massive fixtures when we return from the international break Join Dylan, James and Kish as they cheer heroics from Leno and Bassey, boo Lisandro Martinez and salute the Hammersmith End squirrel on this edition of Fulham Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can a 0-0 draw at Anfield be the turning point in Fulham's season?

1 hr 0 min

We all feared the worst, but just when you think you're out, Fulham find a way to pull you back in again! Join Kish, Sarge and Dylan as they reflect on a 0-0 draw at Anfield that seemed like so much more and answer key questions like: Is David Affengruber the answer to our prayers at RCB? Will we be able to hide how good Shea Charles is to keep him all to ourselves? Is Dominik Szoboszlai still sliding after being sent to the shops by Josh King? Did Alvaro Arbeloa show he has the pragmatism required to thrive in the Premier League? And will this be a turning point in our season, with two games this week to try and build on that performance in? All that and more on the latest episode of Fulham Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it too early to totally panic about Fulham's dire defending?

1 hr 0 min

What the ***ing hell was that?! On and off the pitch Fulham's 3-2 loss to Palace was pretty panic inducing Whether it's poor defensive structure and individual errors, or the Hammersmith End boo-ing off the players, everything seems a little chaotic for just 3 games into the season So what went wrong? And can Alvaro Arebloa fix it with ominous fixtures against Liverpool and Man Utd next up? Join Kish, Sarge and Dylan as they discuss all that and look for some reasons to be cheerful after a dismal defeat (mainly Josh King tbh) on this edition of Fulham Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After surrendering at the Stadium of Light are Fulham entering a season defining week?

56 min

The buzzword this summer at Fulham was 'change'. Change of manager, change of system, change of players. Yet didn't Sunderland away feel remarkably similar to away day frustrations in recent years? Where was the much vaunted press and personality hinted at in Alvaro Arbeloa's first outings as manager? Why are we still so blunt in attack, failing even to get a shot on target here? How are we still reliant on players struggling to deal with physical requirements of this system and the Premier League? And what on earth can we do about it this week, before the transfer window closes and fellow early season strugglers Crystal Palace come to the Cottage next weekend? Join Kish, Wiggo and Morgan as they share their coping strategies for the boredom and despair associated with our showing at the Stadium of Light and discuss whether there is any light at the end of the tunnel after our drab showing in this edition of Fulham Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derby defeat, but were there enough reasons to be cheerful about Arbeloa's Fulham?

1 hr 7 min

An inauspicious start to the Alvaro Arbeloa era at Craven Cottage had us all fearing the worst, but after Fulham dug in to keep things competitive against Chelsea how are we all now feeling about the season ahead? Join Kish, Baldo and Producer Don as they relive a chaotic West London Derby and take the temperature ahead of games against Wimbledon and Fulham Was this Josh King's coming of age moment? How worried should we be about our wide open defence? Can Berge and Iwobi reliably hold down the midfield against PL opposition? And in Gonzalo Garcia have Fulham finally found their long term starting striker? All that and some much needed Enzo Fernandez slander on this edition of Fulham Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026-27 Season Preview: Should we be excited or worried?

56 min

After 4 years of Premier League continuity, Fulham enter the 2026-27 Premier League season as one of the league's biggest question marks Is Alvaro Arbeloa the Real deal? Can you win anything (or avoid relegation/qualify for Europe) with kids? Who will step up to replace the goal scoring exploits of Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson? What has been our biggest off season upgrade? (spoiler: it's probably the Hammersmith End toilets) Who remains our biggest weakness? And will our possession and press make up for some defensive frailties in pre-season? Join Kish, Wiggo and Dylan as they share their hopes and fears ahead of a new campaign and preview our Monday night season opener in the West London Derby vs Chelsea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arbeloa, Garcia y Palacios: Viva el Fulham?

1 hr 0 min

New season, new manager, new Fulham? After being let down by a different team in white bottling it this summer, your Focus faves were ready to be left waiting until late this transfer window for excitement in the form of transfers or kit releases... Only for Fulham to surprise us all by getting two of each done relatively early by their standards! So after we've finished drooling over that away kit, what do we make of the Spanish revolution Alvaro Arbeloa is bringing to the banks of the Thames? Join Kish, Sarge and a returning Matt Baldwin as they try to work out if going all in on young Spanish lads is going to fire us to glory or leave us vulnerable to disaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marco's gone, but who should take over?

1 hr 22 min

We knew it was coming but it doesn't mean it won't still hurt! Join Sam and Kish as they enlist the help of the entire Fulham Focus family to look back on Marco Silva's 5 year reign at Fulham Football Club Is it the right time to part ways? Does the manner and destination of his departure sour things slightly? What were the most memorable moments? And where does he rank in the pantheon of Fulham managers? They then (42:27) get the latest murmurings from the managerial rumour mill as Focus contributors past and present try to work out who should be next in the SW6 dugout Is Kieran McKenna the right man or too much of a risk? Are names like Slot, Glasner and Amorim a total waste of time? Could we wait for Poch after the World Cup? And are links to some former villains in Frank and, well, Frank simply taking the piss? All that and more on an extended emergency edition of Fulham Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Time to say goodbye?

1 hr 8 min

We said goodbye to Europe last week, goodbye to goals long ago and finally it is time to say goodbye to a 2025/26 season that has been consistent in its inconsistency But are we saying more goodbyes too? To a Benfica bound Marco Silva? To Harry Wilson and Raul Jimenez? And to an era of Fulham Football Club filled with newfound stability, glorious moments, but a familiar ceiling being hit at this time of year? Join Kish and Sarge as they discuss faltering form, summer rebuilds, who is and isn't on the plane to the World Cup, oh and this Sunday's match too with Newcastle fan and YouTube analyst @CoachMeron And be sure to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your pods to make sure you get our End of Season Review and End of Season Quiz as soon as they are out this summer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season over. But should Marco Silva's era at Fulham be over too?

1 hr 5 min

Misery loves company right? After a disastrous performance saw Fulham throw away any remaining hope of Europe even as results all over the Premier League tried to help it out, Fulham season is over. But is Marco Silva's era in charge of the club over too? And should it be? Join Kish as he hears from three of our own who endured Molineux on Sunday for a combination of personal and professional reasons: Tristan, Dylan and Sam Together they try to answer some big questions about Fulham's future, decide which non existent attacker is making them most angry and wonder whether Sander Berge will ever win a header All that and more on this quite sweary and fed up edition of Fulham Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Do Fulham need to be mindful of 'doing a Wolves' next season?

1 hr 5 min

If Bournemouth last week marked the end of Fulham's season - and quite possibly the end of the Marco Silva era - how should we feel about Wolves away on Sunday? Is it a total waste of time featuring two teams with little to play for in a game destined to finish 0-0? Is it a chance to look to the future and field exciting young talent like Josh King, who could drive us forward next season? Or is it actually a reminder of how fragile Premier League status can be with clubs on the cusp of Europe quickly finding themselves in relegation battles when they get things wrong? Join Sam and Kish as they discuss Wolves' miserable season with Gully AKA @MolineuxMusings and try to find reasons to be deeply invested in this end-of-season clash. And stick around for a lively part two in which they ponder whether Fulham should stick or twist with Marco Silva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Is victory this weekend Fulham's last chance for Europe?

1 hr 9 min

Ah how must it feel to be unbeaten for months, scoring goals for fun and safe in the knowledge that whilst your beloved manager is off, the club have a successor already in place? Bournemouth rock up to the Cottage full of confidence and in a coveted 6th place which *could* be enough for Champions League football next season. But despite the clash in vibes and in styles of play on the pitch - a win for Fulham would put us right in the mix for European football too So will it happen? Can our patient passing finally unlock some goals? And do we have the solidity and physicality to deal with a dynamic Bournemouth attack? Join Sam and Kish as they discuss this key clash at the Cottage with Cherries fan and friend of the pod James Musselwhite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How alarmed should we be by Fulham's dire defending at Arsenal?

50 min

What a gutless capitulation of a performance from a team who seemed utterly unaware of how important this weekend could end up being when the season comes to an end... But enough about Villa's sorry performance against Tottenham, we've got a soft Fulham defeat at the Emirates to discuss! So join Kish and Dylan as they reluctantly interrupt your Bank Holiday weekend to ponder what Fulham's shambolic first half against Arsenal means for our run in Will Jedi ever recapture the force? Was Andersen quite simply the perfect opponent for Gyokeres? Should we have just left ESR at the Emirates? Can Fulham tighten up before a crunch European qualification 6-pointer against Bournemouth next weekend? And what on earth do we have left to try when it comes to fixing our lack of goals? All that and more on your Fulham Focus match review podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Could Fulham gun down Arsenal's title hopes again?

1 hr 1 min

Let's take a trip down memory lane to 2023-24. Bobby De Cordova-Reid is playing anywhere and everywhere and still popping up with goals. Andreas Pereira is a relentless nuisance. And Joao Palhinha is as deadly in the box as he is in the tackle. The upshot is four points from our two games against an Arsenal side, who ended up losing out on the Premier League title to Manchester City by just two points So could Fulham shoot down the Gunners again when we go to the Emirates on Saturday evening? Join Sam and Kish as they discuss such a prospect with Arsenal fan and friend of the pod, Archie Gaskin. Are our opponents really bottling it?Has Mikel Arteta's 'pragmatic' football helped or hindered the hosts?Will being sandwiched between Champions League semi-finals against Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid help our cause?And who are the Arsenal dangermen who could yet step up to hurt us? All that and more in this Fulham Focus Preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Against all odds, is Europe back on?

1 hr 1 min

Deflate the armbands, put the pina colada away and get that sunscreen back in the drawer. Because this Saturday in the Cottage sun, Fulham proved they aren't on the beach just yet! So join Kish and Sarge as they reflect on Sess breaking our duck and Fulham breaking their losing streak against Villa to keep the season very much alive They'll answer questions like: Was that Timothy Castagne's best game all season?Is our Left Back genuinely the most predatory finisher at the club?Have Fulham fans finally made peace with the Berge-Lukic partnership?Is Marco Silva right to be a bit irritated at suggestions this season has been underwhelming?And most importantly... does the run in mean we may well still all be going on a European tour? All that, your weekly mini moan about VAR and with Kish in charge, lots of tactical chat about Fulham's improved pressing in this edition of Fulham Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Will Fulham finally score a goal this weekend?

1 hr 7 min

Make no mistake, it's been pretty drab lately. Fulham haven't scored in five of the last six games, and the only teams that we have netted against since the start of March are relegation fodder like Burnley and Tottenham. So, after the uneventful 0-0 draw at Brentford, what better than another Saturday lunchtime clash against Champions League-chasing Aston Villa? Join Sam and Kish as they try to work out who in this Fulham squad could possibly get us firing in front of goal again, let alone winning. They also discuss Villa's season, Unai Emery's reputation, and whether Morgan Rogers can continue to mug off xG with Dan Lambert from the Villa Park Podcast. And as silly season approaches, they reflect on the managerial merry-go-round and which of a former Brentford boss (Frank) and a former Chelsea boss (Rosenior) would be more welcome in the Craven Cottage dugout next season if there were to be a vacancy. All that and more in your home to Aston Villa preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Underwhelming derby, underwhelming season?

55 min

We’ll be honest and say much like both sets of players on Saturday we nearly didn’t show up for this one! But fear not as Kish has got Dylan and Wiggo with him to ensure our hour or so breaking down Brentford 0-0 Fulham is comfortably more entertaining than anything we saw at the G-Tech So join them as they tackle the big questions like: Was that Bernd Leno’s best save yet? Have TC and Lukic earned starting status for the rest of the season? Despite Andersen and Castagne’s best efforts has Marco Silva rediscovered some solidity? And will Fulham ever score a goal again? All that, some deserved Paul Tierney and Brentford slander and some early shouts for potential managerial replacements if Marco is indeed off in this edition of Fulham Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Can Harry Wilson and Fulham do it again at Brentford?

1 hr 4 min

Just under a year ago, your exhausted but exhilarated hosts stumbled out of a suspiciously Lego-looking stadium together with their faith in Fulham and football restored. Fast forward to 2026 and the stage is set again - but can our Welsh wizard, club captain and the rest of the boys repeat the trick one more time? Join Sam and Kish as they look ahead to a West London Derby against a Bees side still buzzing annoyingly around the European qualification spots with help from opposition fan and host of the Ealing Road podcast, Mike Johnston How badly does Harry Wilson haunt Brentford dreams? Why is Michael Kayode so much more than a long throw merchant? Is Keith Andrews actually any good? And has Marco Silva learnt the necessary lessons from our last few games to get a big result here? All that and much more on this controversial Fulham Focus preview pod in which we fraternise with the enemy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Marco Silva giving fans a selection headache?

1 hr 2 min

Fulham fans travelled to Liverpool on Saturday with high hopes that they could take advantage of their out-of-sorts hosts to score a rare Anfield away victory. Yet as soon as the team news dropped at 4.15pm, many visiting supporters felt the writing was on the wall. Is Antonee Robinson capable of ever recapturing his best form? Does the midfield have any bite without Sasa Lukic? With Oscar Bobb and Josh King starting, was it literally men against boys? Sam is joined by a dispirited Dylan and a sweary Tristan as they discuss a game that was up before it even began, while there's also the first examination of Fulham's finances after the club announced their latest figures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Is this Fulham's best chance to win at Anfield in years?

1 hr 1 min

Did that international break feel endless to anyone else? After a long hiatus Fulham are BACK and even if the time off only increased our managerial anxiety and FA Cup heartache, we have a chance this Saturday to achieve the rarest of things - a win against Liverpool at Anfield! With the Reds out of sorts, out of form and maybe distracted by trying to stop PSG turfing them out of the Champions League, could the Whites do it? Will Marco Silva win the tactical battle against a beleaguered Arne Slot? With Kenny Tete out, should we reshuffle the pack to keep Liverpool quiet? And who wants to step up and unleash their inner Harrison Reed by becoming an unlikely hero? To discuss all that and much more, Kish is joined by Morgs and Guy Drinkel from Anfield Index to provide your essential preview of Liverpool versus Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which of the first half farce or second half surge against Burnley was the real Fulham?

1 hr 2 min

At half-time, Fulham and Burnley had fully vindicated their status as being the only Premier League clubs playing on Saturday that weren’t live on TV. And by the time Joachim Andersen switched off to see us fall 1-0 behind on the hour mark, the sleepy apathy among fans had turned into active anger. But up stepped Josh King, Harry Wilson and Raul Jimenez to reignite our European ambitions and send us happily into the international break . So which performance in this game of two halves was the ‘real Fulham’? And have we learnt some important lessons about which players can be trusted to see us through the end-of-season run-in? Join Sam, Kish and Sarge as they attempt to work it all out while also discussing what on earth has happened to the Ricardo Pepi deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Can Marco Silva show us (and Scott Parker) that he’s still a genius?

59 min

Burnley fans seem pretty convinced that their season is over. But is Fulham’s? After three games without either a win or goal, the Whites surely need a statement victory to ensure the business end of the campaign remains interesting.  They have seemingly signed a striker at the very least - but Ricardo Pepi won't be able to help the scoring situation until August. So does Marco Silva have a plan that will stop this game from being the dull ‘last on Match of the Day’ non-event that so many of us expect? Join Sam and Kish as they try to work it all out while also offering a safe space to Burnley ‘Fanalyst’ Lee Cologne, who is currently enduring the authentic Scott Parker Premier League Experience (TM). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Will Fulham prove they're not 'on the beach' just yet at Forest?

49 min

Contrary to popular (or unpopular) belief, the season isn't over. Far from it! Fulham still have plenty to play for over the next ten weeks. Pride, for staters. And after a couple of horrible showings, Marco and the boys will want to prove that they're not 'on the beach' just yet. But travelling up to a Nottingham Forest side battling the drop, we're going to have to find the grit and cutting edge that has been missing of late. The question is will we? And who should we put our faith in to get us back on track? Or is the pull of a familiar end-of-season malaise and the banter timeline of relegating Tottenham just too much to resist? Join Sam and Kish as they break down a Sunday afternoon by the Trent with the help of Forest fan and Forza Garibaldi co-founder Greg Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a horrible week are you #MarcoIn or #MarcoOut?

56 min

Ouch. Everything was looking up just a week ago! And now two frankly baffling losses later Fulham fans are wondering if our season is already over characteristically early So Kish and Boney are ready to have the chat that is raging online. Are you #MarcoIn or #MarcoOut? Was the manager's selection and slow substitutions to blame for our FA Cup exit? With all the focus on his future are the likes of Joachim Andersen and Emile Smith Rowe getting a free pass? And since when is the barometer for a good season at Fulham qualifying for Europe and/or winning a Cup? Much like Producer Don (who drops in as they chat!) let us know what you think and be sure to give us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would a second successive London derby win signal a European tour?

1 hr 6 min

Fulham were good against Tottenham on Sunday. Really good. But then again, Spurs were bad. Really bad. So what should we expect from another fast-approaching London derby against West Ham? In part one of this Fulham Focus double episode, Sam and Kish are joined by Wiggo to salute Issa Diop, Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson before asking if Joao Palhinha might yet return to his Cottage for a cheeky European tour next season. And then in the second half, James Obern from 'The West Ham Way’ is on hand to break down where the Hammers might hope to do better than fellow relegation strugglers Tottenham on Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Can we send Spurs spiralling right into the relegation battle?

1 hr 1 min

Our opponents on Sunday afternoon have not registered a Premier League win in 2026 So is this a perfect opportunity to do the double over Spurs and crack on with our reinvigorated European push? Or will Dr. Fulham strike again and offer our North London rivals some much needed respite? Join Sam and Kish as they catch up with Spurs fan and podcaster from 'An Echo Of Glory' James Robbins to preview this capital clash at the Cottage They share some not so kind words about Thomas Frank, try and work out what challenges Igor Tudor's Spurs might pose Marco Silva's set up in this one and check in on Tottenham fan feeling for former Fulham favourite Joao Palhinha All that and more on this Fulham Focus preview pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following success at Sunderland, will March define Fulham's season?

55 min

After Raul Jimenez struck twice at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, Fulham fans are ending February by looking up the league table. But if we had a pound coin for every time we had done that this season, then the Sunderland stewards would be very rich indeed. So will March be the month where the season starts to make sense, and can the Cottagers follow up their double against the Black Cats by beating Tottenham, West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Burnley for a second time? Join Sam, Dylan and Don as they discuss Raul's penalty prowess, the unfortunate timing of a crocked Kevin, and whether you actually have to dust off a passport for it to be accepted at European airports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Can Fulham survive the Stadium of Light?

1 hr 0 min

Only reigning champions Liverpool have managed to flee the Stadium of Light with three points this season so can Fulham spring a surprise to become the second? Or would getting out of the cauldron with a point be a good result? Join Sam and Kish as they break down our Sunday afternoon in the North East with Sunderland fan and football writer Ethan Todd, and ask the pertinent questions: After a decent showing away at another red-and-white-striped opponent in Stoke City, have the likes of Kevin, Harrison Reed and Oscar Bobb earned themselves a start in this one? How scared should we be of Mr Brobbey? And how much faith should we put in Tony Khan's recent comments regarding the future of Marco Silva? All that and more in this week's Fulham Focus Preview Pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lost to City again, who gives a f***, but can we win the FA Cup?

58 min

Has a game every screamed apathy as much as Fulham's limp defeat at Manchester City in midweek? In this review, Sam takes aim at Sam Matterface, Sarge takes aim at Sander Berge, Kish takes aim at people overreacting online, and then all three of the gang take aim at VAR and Phil Foden when they finally force themselves to engage with this match. And once that dreariness is out of the way, it's full focus on the FA Cup as they ask whether Fulham can do it on a rainy afternoon in Stoke to give us something to dream of in the end-of-season run-in. Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave us a review wherever you get your pods for more Fulham Focus content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Fulham too soft?

1 hr 15 min

They say football is a game of two halves - so which half of Fulham versus Everton should we read into for the rest of the season? The technical, creative excellence of the first, when only poor finishing and bad luck prevented us from being out of sight? Or the total bottling that followed the break, in which our opponents physicality made the usual suspects in the Fulham side look far too weak? So join Kish and Matt for another much-needed therapy session, and then stay as they attempt to cheer themselves up by discussing a midweek trip to to the Etihad Stadium with Manchester City fan, writer and podcaster Bailey Wynne, who also provides the ultimate guide to new boy Oscar Bobb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Is it time to shake up the starting XI for the visit of Everton?

59 min

Fulham have the opportunity this weekend to right one of the season’s wrongs by making up for a total no-show at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. And - even without deadline day signings - Marco Silva has plenty of options to choose from. Will an out-of-sorts Jedi be benched? Is it time for Calvin Bassey and Kenny Tete to return? Does Kevin’s worldie earn him a start? And what about Oscar Bobb? Join Sam and Kish as they try to work out the blueprint for breaking down an Everton side which David Moyes lined up with four centre-backs last time out. And helping them make sense of it all throughout is Toffees fan, tactical analyst, producer and content creator Cai Jones. All that and much more in your latest Fulham Focus Preview Pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Fulham do enough in the transfer window?

1 hr 0 min

Eventful at Old Trafford. Too eventful! But uneventful on Deadline Day. Too uneventful? Join Sam, Kish and Dylan as they try to work out if the signing of Oscar Bobb is enough to keep Fulham's European push on track - and, perhaps more significantly, whether it is enough to keep Marco Silva at the club next season? Plus: Will the club return for the chosen one, Ricardo Pepi in the summer? With no central midfielder recruited, would an injury to a revived Sander Berge spell disaster? And will Kish actually be allowed to say anything now that he's back on a more familiar outlet? All that and your Manchester United review on this latest edition of Fulham Focus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Can Marco Silva be the one to derail Michael Carrick’s Man Utd revival?

1 hr 2 min

Pep Guardiola couldn’t. Neither could Mikel Arteta. Now Marco Silva gets a go to try and prove that Manchester United aren’t really out of their banter era just yet. Join Sam and Kish as they ponder the route for Marco’s men to another big away victory at Old Trafford on Sunday.  Should we go four or five at the back? Can we contain a devilish-looking opposition frontline? And who will step into Adama’s shoes to have a fight with Lisandro Martinez? United fan and Football Manager writer Ashton Hill is also on hand to give us the lowdown on our opponent’s newfound confidence under Michael Carrick. And there’s plenty of transfer talk too with the Whites ready to welcome Oscar Bobb. All that and more on this edition of Fulham Focus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s done it again! But can Harry Wilson and Fulham sustain their form?

59 min

Lost for words when it comes to Harry Wilson? Listen as Sam, Kish and Wiggo try to find some which accurately sum up his latest piece of magic. And after waxing lyrical about our Welsh wizard, the gang then answer the more fundamental question: can Wilson and Fulham maintain their form to keep us dreaming of Europe? Or were there performances in our latest burglary of Brighton that suggest trouble is just around the corner? Meanwhile, with one week to go before the January transfer window closes, could the arrival of Oscar Bobb, Ricardo Pepi and the like set up a blockbuster end to the season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: How many of our returning AFCON stars should start against Brighton?

1 hr 5 min

After a traitorous trip to Leeds, the Fulham faithful were in need of a pick-me-up this week - and, momentarily, some big-money transfer rumours seemed to do just that. But as Sam and Kish headed to the Focus turret to discuss Oscar Bobb, Arthur Atta, and the small matter of our game against Brighton, it all changed. So how worried should we be at the suggestion Harry Wilson won’t sign a new contract until Marco Silva’s future is resolved? And can we banish any concerns as we welcome back Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze to take on the Seagulls? Discover all that and more in this edition of Fulham Focus as we preview Saturday's match with Joe from Albion Obsessed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Leeds away a bigger shambles on or off the pitch?

1 hr 5 min

After a 10-hour round trip that almost didn't even see them get into the game, it's fair to say some of the Focus gang were ready for a rant. But after Lucas Nmecha's late winner and a Fulham performance that barely got started, maybe it would have been better if issues with the digital tickets hadn't been resolved. Join Sam and Tristan after a horrible trip to Elland Road as they review what went wrong for Marco Silva's men with Kish, who took in the shambles from a safe distance outside of Yorkshire. They discuss a Jedi lacking the force, a game lacking any discernible highlights, and a Fulham side lacking any way of making things happen regardless of their formation. In need of some pod therapy after a poor game and a poor transfer window so far? This one is for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Can Fulham stand up to Leeds’ big boys?

1 hr 0 min

After progress in the FA Cup and the glory of defeating Chelsea, Fulham are back on their travels this weekend. But can Marco Silva's depleted squad extend that unbeaten run against the giants that make up a rejuvenated Leeds United, and at the cauldron that is Elland Road? And with the Whites once again looking susceptible at set-plays, who will step up to take charge against Daniel Farke's side of six footers? Sam is joined by Adam Elliott from All Stats Aren't We to hear how the hosts have turned their season around, and then pairs up with Kish to discuss which of Issa Diop, Tom Cairney, Harry Wilson and Kevin can inspire the Cottagers to a first double of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Raul and Wilson show who really levelled up?

1 hr 6 min

Oh yes!! How good does that one feel!? Join Kish, Tristan and Dylan to bask in the glory of Wednesday night's derby delight. They pay tribute to the heroic contributions that made it possible: Harry Wilson’s clutch winner, Raul Jimenez’s barnstorming performance, Bernd Leno’s quick-thinking, Tosin’s terrible defending, and Marc Cucurella’s total idiocy. With his third victory over that lot in three years, our trio also ponder whether Marco Silva really is close to securing GOAT status in SW6. And with things suddenly looking rather rosy in the league, they look ahead to a long journey along the road to Wembley, that starts against Middlesbrough this weekend and could end in FA Cup glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Reed’s rocket rescues a point, who is next up as an unlikely hero against Chelsea?

1 hr 14 min

Be honest, none of you had a 97th minute Harrison Reed rocket in front of the Hammersmith End on your 2026 predictions list did you? Join Kish straight after full time as he salutes the Ginger Iniesta's efforts to rescue a deserved point at home to Liverpool and tries to recover ahead of another does of SW6 drama under the lights on Wednesday In Part 1 Matt Arter is on hand to talk all things Liverpool including Reed's rocket, VAR shambles, TC taking the p*ss and Marco making a switch to 5ATB work In Part 2 Fahd Ahmed from the Blueprint Chelsea Tactics Pod joins the pair to break down where the West London Derby will be won and lost and explain how our rivals have ended up managerless and waiting for former Fulham man Liam Rosenior to take the helm It's your last big double bill of the hectic festive period of football and like Harrison Reed we've saved some fireworks for the end! So be sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your pods for more Fulham Focus content in the coming weeks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can threadbare Fulham go five unbeaten in the league when the Champions visit the Cottage?

1 hr 21 min

It took a magic moment from the Captain and came at the cost of an injury to Kenny Tete, but Fulham kept their recent unbeaten streak in the league going at Crystal Palace on New Year's Day Next up, our first game at the Cottage in 2026 as Liverpool come to visit. Last season an aggressive, front foot display dismantled the Champions-to-be at but can we repeat the trick with a squad ravaged by injuries and AFCON? Join Sam and Sarge as they discuss TC's worldie, Cuenca's heinous head injury, Kenny's hamstring, January Transfer rumours and much more in another Fulham Focus double bill And they'll discuss Arne Slot's stuttering title defence and break down where Fulham vs Liverpool will be won and lost with a Kopite who used to work the turnstiles at Craven Cottage, Ben Cooke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Fulham up to 10th, has Marco Silva conjured up a Christmas miracle?`

1 hr 27 min

Not so long ago, Fulham fans were fearing the worst with the side sitting just above the relegation zone - but back-to-back 1-0 victories have suddenly catapulted the Whites to within three points of the European spots. So how has Marco Silva changed the vibe at Craven Cottage? Have we actually played well while getting the job done? And could the turnaround continue as we get ready to face recent nemesis Oliver Glasner and his Eagles? Join us for another Fulham Focus double header as Kish discusses two London derbies; In part one, he is joined by Wiggo to make sense of Saturday's win at West Ham. And then in the second half (42:00), Sam is back and together they preview a New Year’s Day encounter at Selhurst Park with Tampa’s smartest Crystal Palace fan, analyst Pat Rosanio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After felling Forest, can the festive cheer continue at West Ham?

1 hr 6 min

Following a win and a clean sheet against Nottingham Forest, Fulham are 10 points clear of both our (not Boxing Day) opponents and the relegation zone. But can we repeat the trick and bag another three points at the London Stadium to make it a truly merry Christmas?  In this festive Fulham Focus, Kish is joined by Luke to wrap up our Forest review and preview West Ham away. They discuss an improved defence, the impact of TC off the bench, Kevin’s progress, and Raul’s record-equalling penalty.  And they talk to Dan Woffenden from the West Ham Way about the prospects of Nuno saving the Hammers from the drop, and whether Adama Traore really could be part of that mission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Would defeat to Forest drag Fulham back into the relegation battle?

1 hr 2 min

Following late heartbreak in the Carabao Cup, Fulham must dust themselves down - but having suffered yet another set-piece capitulation at St James' Park, that will also mean sharpening up for the visit of a Nottingham Forest side now managed by Sean Dyche. So join Sam (live from a late-night Christmas party in Glasgow) and Kish (live from an evening at home with his cats) as they discuss a Craven Cottage clash under the lights, and attempt to answer questions such as have we finally learnt some lessons? How might Marco Silva solidify us at the back? And would another home loss leave us looking nervously over our shoulder? There's also chat with football writer and Forest fan David Marples, who not only provides the lowdown on the differences between Nuno-ball, Ange-ball and Dyche-ball, but also tells the stories behind his recent induction into the 92 Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After breaking the Burnley curse, can we dream of cup glory next?

1 hr 0 min

After waiting 74 years for a win at Turf Moor, Harry Wilson magic and Bernd Leno heroics saw Fulham overcome the Burnley curse by the very finest of margins But in our dodgy defending and poor game management, did Scott Parker's side show up some frailties that need correcting? And with a midweek trip to St James's Park the only thing standing in our way of a Carabao Cup semi final, can we regroup without our AFCON stars to take a step closer to cup glory? Kish breaks down all of that and more with the most vibey social media double act since Bassey and Iwobi: Dylan Chavasse and (Mr Fulham South Africa himself) James Preston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preview Pod: Can Fulham really bring their Turf Moor curse to an end?

1 hr 6 min

After two home defeats in quick succession, maybe an away game is what's required for Marco Silva and his Fulham side to get back on track. The only trouble is it's a trip to Turf Moor that awaits, and that's a stadium the Whites haven't won at in 33 attempts since April 1951. Nevertheless, Sam and Luke sit down to ponder whether a Christmas miracle really is possible, and wonder exactly what our trio of Super Eagles can offer before they depart for AFCON. Meanwhile, teenage social media star Jacob Horsfall brings the Burnley perspective, explains how the hosts can be got at, and endears himself to the Focus gang by putting the boot into Scott Parker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Silva's subs hand Palace the initiative and hint at our AFCON problem?

59 min

Will Fulham ever beat Crystal Palace at home again? For some of Sunday‘s encounter it looked like it may finally be happing. But a combo of Samuel Chukwueze’s toenail, some questionable subs, and our trademark set-piece frailty struck. So join Sam, Kish and Luke to get the latest Cottage capitulation to Oliver Glasner out of your system. The gang lament our soft defending, marvel at Harry Wilson’s one-man Goal of the Season mission, salute the continued Emile Smith Rowe renaissance, and ponder if our season is at risk of being derailed by key AFCON departures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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