Speaking with the Enemy: Liverpool v Fulham

By Administrator on Nov 21, 08 08:19 AM in Fans

Jan Tear, sports editor of the Fulham Gazette

What have you made to Fulham's start to the season?

We're in the top half but nobody is getting carried away.

A couple of weeks ago we'd have been in the bottom three if we'd lost to Newcastle.

There is a great deal of optimism around the club though.

Have the supporters taken to Roy Hodgson?

Anyone would have been welcome after Lawrie Sanchez who was very unpopular.

There was a feeling that he'd more or less taken Fulham down at the time of his departure last season.

Roy didn't have much of a track record over here when he arrived and a few fans weren't too sure at first but he's a wily old fox.

How is Danny Murphy getting on?

He's very much a mainstay in our midfield and he's built up a good understanding alongside Jimmy Bullard.

His goal at Portsmouth rescued us from relegation last season and ensured his longevity at the club as he was more or less offered a new contract straight afterwards.

Merseyside fans will know all about Andrew Johnson too, how is he shaping up?

He wasn't quite 100% fit when he first started but he's getting among the goals now.

He was determined to move back down south and wasn't happy at Everton.

There's a lot of optimism about his partnership with Bobby Zamora as they complement each other well.

What should we look out for from the Fulham side tomorrow?

We've got a really settled side this season and Roy hasn't tinkered by making many changes. It's all very orthodox and we play a regular 4-4-2 formation.

Ignoring Steven Gerrard is there any Liverpool player you'd like to see in the Fulham team?

No. Well actually I've always liked Xabi Alonso. I know that he nearly left Anfield in the summer but I think he's magnificent. He's just the kind of playmaker that Fulham crave.

Do you rate Liverpool as genuine title challengers?

I think they'll drop too many points with draws.

They do seem more up for it this season but I still reckon either Chelsea or Manchester United will end up as champions.

How do you see tomorrow's game going?

Fulham have never won at Anfield but after a couple of good results they'll go out there and enjoy the game.

I'm hopeful of them causing a shock and I think there's a real possibility of them nicking a draw.

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