"Fulham, A nice club for nice people"

americanmike · Jun 14, 2008

Not a post by me, but by Kilburn White on the TIFF forum. It seems to be the way alot of people feel about the club currently. Really thought it was a top post so figured I'd share:

b+w geezer makes the point below that our squad are now a pretty likeable bunch, and I was thinking the same thing myself the other day.

Other than Dio Kamara, who is a bit of a petulant spoon at times (Derby and Pompey away spring to mind), I'm not sure we've got any players that you could really take a dislike to as an opposition fan. I think we've got a pretty honest bunch of players at the moment in terms of not diving, not screaming in the ref's face and demanded best of three when we lose the toss, not appealing for penalties when tackled in the centre circle etc, and plenty of them come across as likeable sorts in interviews. All of this makes me very happy, as it's important to me to think we've got a decent bunch of lads representing our club. We've lost McBride, who came across as a top, top bloke, but to compensate we've brought in ZTM, who comes with great character references from Mowbray and before him, Robson.

Just thinking of a few, but I reckon Davies, Murphy, Volzy, Healey, ZTM, Hangeland, Nevland, Hughes, Jimmy etc would be decent company who wouldn't embarrass you by shitting on the floor of a restaurant and shagging some perma-tanned tango bird on the roof of a taxi whilst out celebrating a win.

And then we have Roy. Dear old Roy. I love Roy. I would still have loved Roy if we'd gone down. From time to time I give my Mum a list of men she's allowed to get together with in the event of her finally getting the hump with the amount of time my Dad spends watching football and cricket. Michael Palin's there, as are Jon "The snowman" Snow, David Attenburgh and Paul Newman. I've just added Roy to the list. He strikes me as a thoroughly decent man, and a bit of a nurturer. He'd look after my Mum, get me free tickets and most importantly, invite ZTM round for tea at least once a week.

So, we have the Cottage with its increasing capacity, we have a clean, unfussy kit, we have a decent and improving bunch of players who aren't likely to feature in Heat magazine anytime soon, and we have a competent-seeming manager who believes in football, and also happens to be a lovely fella. In charge we have an eccentric character who after 11 years in charge appears to have developed a real affinity with the club and continues to support the club, and we now have our eighth consecutive year of top flight football with a good chance of extending that to nine years. I hope that we can continue to travel in the increased numbers that we did towards the end of last season, and also that we can create atmospheres approaching those that we generated for several games from Villa onwards. I think the improved support convinced me that we might not be as out of place in the Prem as I'd begun to fear.

And the Pompey v Cardiff final has convinced me that we might win something over the next couple of years.

I believe in Roy. I believe in Fulham. Can't wait for the fixtures to come out now. COYW.
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HatterDon · Jun 14, 2008

Thanks Mike. A worthy post if for no other reason than it reminds me that nobody uses the English language with more color and humor than does the average Londoner. My favorite example from the post [among many] is:

Other than Dio Kamara, who is a bit of a petulant spoon at times
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sublicon · Jun 15, 2008

Just thinking of a few, but I reckon Davies, Murphy, Volzy, Healey, ZTM, Hangeland, Nevland, Hughes, Jimmy etc would be decent company who wouldn't embarrass you by shitting on the floor of a restaurant and shagging some perma-tanned tango bird on the roof of a taxi whilst out celebrating a win.
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Bwahahaha, no clue what some of that means but it sounded funny as hell.

I like potty language. :twisted:

Clevelandmo · Jun 15, 2008

Oh that was great Mike. Thanks. Here is my favorite part.

And then we have Roy. Dear old Roy. I love Roy. I would still have loved Roy if we'd gone down. From time to time I give my Mum a list of men she's allowed to get together with in the event of her finally getting the hump with the amount of time my Dad spends watching football and cricket. Michael Palin's there, as are Jon "The snowman" Snow, David Attenburgh and Paul Newman. I've just added Roy to the list. He strikes me as a thoroughly decent man, and a bit of a nurturer. He'd look after my Mum, get me free tickets and most importantly, invite ZTM round for tea at least once a week.
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Just perfect.

BC · Jun 18, 2008

Great post! Thanks Mike. Those are several of the most important reasons why I began to, and continue to, support this club.

CarolinaTim · Jun 18, 2008

In a word, "brilliant!" How's that for honesty?

BarryP · Jun 18, 2008

So, we have the Cottage with its increasing capacity, we have a clean, unfussy kit, we have a decent and improving bunch of players who aren't likely to feature in Heat magazine anytime soon, and we have a competent-seeming manager who believes in football, and also happens to be a lovely fella.
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Thats just Fulham in a nutshell isn't it!

nevzter · Jun 18, 2008

Woy's suits rock too...they're classy like freddie blassie.

Optimizer · Jun 19, 2008

This is an excellent reason why Fulham is the classier side in West London and in the realm of the EPL. It's a very likeable team. At Nevada Smith's for games, a lot of the other supporters show their appreciation for Fulham - sometimes by the opposing fans! OK, some of that may be due to the amount of Americans on the team, but there's not a whole lot to hate except from the point of view of that other West London team.

Just thinking of a few, but I reckon Davies, Murphy, Volzy, Healey, ZTM, Hangeland, Nevland, Hughes, Jimmy etc would be decent company who wouldn't embarrass you by shitting on the floor of a restaurant and shagging some perma-tanned tango bird on the roof of a taxi whilst out celebrating a win.
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I don't know, shagging a Benny could be pretty embarrassing in of itself. But then, given how wins by Fulham can come at a premium, I guess it's OK.

Bracey · Jun 22, 2008

Speaking as a northerner who came South looking for work,Fulham is a very honest friendly club.Walking into Lion a "few" years ago one of the locals asked me"and how long have you followed the Fulham" I explained that i'd just moved to the South east of England and this was my first game.I had more than a pints bought me as a welcome to the family and a very quick history lesson and I've been hooked every since!!!!
This is what Following the Fulham is all about "We are Family!"

pettyfog · Jun 22, 2008

Hiya, Bracey! Good story, and typical.

Assume then you are brit. Kindly fill in the 'location' field under 'My Account' . That way we can easily reference your perspective...

THX!

Bracey · Jun 22, 2008

Sorry about that,all sorted now

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