Episodes
Published 11/27/24
In the aftermath of a routine 2-0 win at Crystal Palace, Sam, Kish and Focus debutant Alex sit down to pay homage to Marco Silva, Emile Smith Rowe, and man of the moment, Harry Wilson. Other topical discussions include how Fulham became kings of the London derby, the club's greatest ever super subs, and the most bizarre Man of the Match award ever handed out.
Published 11/12/24
Published 11/12/24
What a night! We huffed and we puffed and eventually blew the stubborn beehive down from Craven Cottage. Join Jmac, Dylan and James where we look back at one of our best West London derby victories ever.
Published 11/06/24
Sam, Kish and Luke get together to positively preview the upcoming West London derby with Brentford, and also discuss this week’s hot topic: are Marco Silva’s substitutions costing us points? There's the welcome return of the Focus quiz too, in which the panel spend far too much time trying to recall a truly-forgettable Kit Symons loanee from 2015.
Published 11/01/24
Sam, Kish and Stuart sit down to discuss the triple whammy of a missed penalty, a red card and an own goal on an afternoon left unsavoury by the lack of Balti pies and the jeering of one of our own. Still, the pod take some solace in Raul's red-hot display against Aston Villa, and there's some Marco Silva trivia too as the gaffer brings up 150 games in charge.
Published 10/23/24
A valiant attempt at the Etihad despite the loss. Join Jmac, Matt Wiggins and Matt Boisclair as we don't look back in too much anger whilst talking about our love for Kenny Tete and Marco Silva. We also delve into how much we love the international break and The Nation's League..
Published 10/09/24
Raul Jimenez's penalty at Nottingham Forest at the weekend was enough to earn Fulham three points that elevated the club up to sixth place in the Premier League, and the travelling fans on to cloud nine. Will the upcoming visit to Manchester City bring us crashing back down to earth? Sam, Kish and Tristan get together between two tricky away trips to talk spotkicks, the sensational Sasa Lukic and the sizzling start to the season.
Published 10/01/24
Last minute hammerIngs for us! And while there's major disappointment there are lots of positives to take to propel us into a busy week of Preston North End and Newcastle United. Join Cottage Tactico, Luke Sergeant and Jmac as we talk about it all.
Published 09/17/24
Following our last podcast with football writer Martin Calladine about Fulham Football Club's new partnership with CFD trading outfit IUX (Part 1 available via the link below), Martin returns to give us an update on his investigation, which finds more concerns about IUX. -Read the full update on Martin's Ugly Game blog here: https://theuglygame.wordpress.com/2024/09/09/due-negligence/ -Listen to part 1 with Martin here:...
Published 09/10/24
On Tuesday (3rd September), Fulham Football Club announced IUX as the Club’s Official CFD Trading Partner. New partnerships are positive, but we have been here before. Football writer Martin Calladine looked into Fulham's 2022 deal with our previous CFD partner, Titan Capital Markets, and found it fraudulent. That deal lasted six weeks, and Martin's research into IUX has found some red flags. We are delighted to welcome Martin onto Fulham Focus to discuss our club's issues with CFDs and their...
Published 09/05/24
This week, Kish, Sam and Boney dissect the draw at Portman Road against Kieran McKenna's lively Ipswich Town side and the tactical conundrum that is our midfield. The team also looks back over Fulham FC's transfer window and sees what picture emerges from Marco Silva's new puzzle pieces.
Published 09/03/24
Join Jmac, Sarge and Wiggo as we look back on foxes, sing about the blues and march on to Ipswich this weekend. We also delve into how many different ways one can say 'Tractor Boys', our favourable cup draws and possible transfers as deadline day looms.
Published 08/28/24
From Reds to Leicester with no port available for this one. Join Boney, Jmac and debutant James as we discuss matches past and future. We also take a very strong gander into transfers presently with the arrival of two very familiar (one more so) Nords.
Published 08/23/24
As the 2024/25 Premier League season kicks off with an odd Friday evening visit to Old Trafford, Kish, Sarge, and Boney take a look at our new signings, how the new look Fulham team could shape up against United and delve into where our gaps need to be filled and by who. The team also make some reasonable wild stabs in the traditional start-of-season predictions. Fulham in the Premier League, here we go!
Published 08/14/24
The prodigal son returns! And a welcome return from us all at Fulham Focus to talk about the latest transfer news as gossip over the last 3 days have spiced up significantly for 3 specific players. Join Jmac, Boney and Cottage Tactico as they talk transfers, departures, awful jokes and terrible pronunciations.
Published 07/26/24
As the curtain comes down on another Premier League campaign, the Focus team get together to discuss a season that started with sombreros at Everton, and ended with us sending the Hatters down as we doffed our caps to Tim Ream and Boa at Kenilworth Road. But what was Wiggo's best away day? Who turned out to be Morgs' biggest disappointment? And just why did Dylan select a defeat as his best game of 2023-24?
Published 05/27/24
Following Fulham's succumbing to the inevitable against Manchester City, Kish, and Jmac join Boney to break down our last home game of the season and look ahead to a summer of transfer fun.
Published 05/15/24
Saturday's short trip to Brentford promised much, but instead delivered a nil-nil only notable for a real Raul howler and a local derby that didn’t get shirty until after the final whistle. Kish and Stuart join Sam in the aftermath to answer the crucial questions such as how did Jimenez miss that chance, who should be named Fulham's Player of the Year, and what song should be Adama Traore's entrance music?
Published 05/08/24
With one defender back in the side, and a departing one Tos-ed out in the cold, Fulham were heading for an unwarranted three points until struck by an almighty Schlupp in the face. Sam is joined by Kish and Tristan to dissect a difficult draw with Crystal Palace, as well as the situation at centre-back, strikers past and present, season ticket renewals, and the upcoming trip to Brentford.
Published 04/30/24
The unfortunate events of a team that is not completely up for it. Liverpool left the Cottage with all three points and Fulham fans was left frustrated with another inconsistent performance. Join Boney, Dillian, and Jmac as they do a short recap of the Liverpool match as well as look ahead to the Boney family grudge match, Fulham v Palace.
Published 04/24/24
A double bubble over West Ham for another three points! Join Boney, Wiggo, and Don as they look at an incredible performance that takes Fulham back to 12th place as well as a look ahead to the Liverpool game on Sunday.
Published 04/16/24
A dominant opening quarter against Newcastle then Eddie Howe's subtle tactical move changed things. Or was it cheating and a lack of gamesmanship? Regardless of how you saw it, the Toons were able to stifle Fulham’s attack and leave the cottage with all three points. Join Boney along with Kish from Cottage Tactico and Don to recap, vent, and prepare for the trip to West Ham.
Published 04/10/24
Four days, two away games, six goals conceded, one point gained and three early substitutions that set tongues wagging. Kish and Stuart join Sam to talk through the shambolic Easter showings that were a first half crucifixion at Forest after a second half resurrection in Sheffield. There’s also chat as Fulham announce record revenue figures before the gang desperately look for reasons to be cheerful ahead of Newcastle’s visit to Craven Cottage.
Published 04/03/24
Join Boney along with Baldo and Don as they look back at a fantastic Spurs win, the international break, and a look ahead to the Sheff United and Forest upcoming games. Also the Dallas Cup International Youth Tournament and how the Fulham U19s are doing.
Published 03/27/24