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Fulham Focus

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An independent podcast covering Fulham FC. Created by fans for the fans.

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Episodes

Preview Pod: Can Fulham end Brighton's opening day streak?

On the eve of the new Premier League season, Marco Silva is a frustrated man - and he's not alone. But will the Whites take those grievances out on a Seagulls side that have got used to winning their opening game? In the first of Fulham Focus ' new match previews, Sam and Matt discuss the left-back quandary, consider whether we are more likely to see the third kit at the Amex than Rodrigo Muniz, and ponder if Josh King really will start the campaign in the number ten role. Meanwhile Joe from Alb...

Aug 15, 202547 min

The 2025-26 Season Preview: Can Fulham afford to stand still?

The return of Premier League is just days away, and the excitement is palpable, Does the squad need beefing up? Should our first priority be staying up? Will Emile Smith Rowe step up? When will Josh King rip it up? What would make Marco sign up? Sam, Sarge and Tristan sit down to discuss all this and more including whether our slow summer in the transfer market will see us overtaken by our Premier League rivals. Oh, and there are some bold season predictions too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Aug 11, 20251 hr 1 min

FOCUS ON... Transfers: Should we be worried by Fulham’s slow summer activity?

With the season fast approaching, Fulham’s biggest signings so far have been players who were already at the club (with apologies to Benjamin Lecomte!) . So - green kit distractions aside - how worrying is it for our Premier League prospects? Could it get worse with rumours of a Rodrigo Muniz departure? How many players do we need through the door before the window shuts? And who could get the Fulham faithful excited again? Join the Cottage Tactico, TJ Carter from Fulham Fan News, and one of our...

Aug 07, 202557 min

The Fulham Focus Summer Quiz 2025

With the new season lurking on the horizon, the Fulham Focus Summer Quiz returns with a bumper edition. So join the teams of the Denis Oddboys and the Steedaphiles as they battle it out on a thrilling trivia journey that answers questions such as which Fulham players scored in all three kits last season? Who starred in a Pepsi advert alongside Ronaldinho? Who on earth is George Johnston? And is this really the greatest podcast episode of all time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Aug 05, 20251 hr 27 min

The 2024-25 Season Review

Still waiting for Fulham to do something this summer? Fill the void with the Focus review of a memorable 2024-25 campaign in which the gang battle it out with their nominations for ten end of season awards. So who scored the best goal? What prompted the biggest u-turn? And who will be crowned as Player of the Year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 20251 hr 27 min

Who Put The Ball In The Brentford Net

Harry F***in' Wilson! Still basking in the glory of battering Brentford, Sam, Kish and Focus debutant John Clarke get together to talk bragging rights, record breakers and Welsh wizardry. Also covered is TC's future, the birth of a new King, and just why were Bobby Moore, George Best and Pavel Pogrebnyak mentioned in the same breath? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 202552 min

Passports away, olé! olé!

The European dream is over! But the question is was it because we ran out of ideas, steam or luck? Sam, Kish and Wiggo weigh it all up as they discuss defeat to Everton, Marco Silva and his future, and whether we can salvage our own season by at least ruining Brentford's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 20251 hr 7 min

What A Load Of Rubbish

The Birmingham bin strikes weren’t responsible for the only trash that Fulham fans had to wade through at the weekend. Sam, Kish and James return to discuss a lacklustre performance, injuries among a tiring squad, some odd decisions from management and officials alike, and results elsewhere that left us lagging in the European race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 05, 20251 hr 10 min

Saint Sess' Divine Intervention

The Ryan Sessegnon fairytale continues! Fulham's star boy was at it again at Southampton on Saturday, rescuing the Whites with a dramatic diving header with just seconds remaining. Sam, Dylan and Morgan get together to talk stoppage time winners, super subs and the race for Europe, calling next at Aston Villa away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 20251 hr 11 min

South West Sick: Why do Fulham throw away so many leads?

After a heartbreaking Easter Sunday derby defeat to Chelsea, it's now 25 points dropped from winning positions for the Cottagers this campaign. A despondent Sam, Kish and Luke sit down to work out just where we're going wrong. Is it poor game management? Are the subs to blame? Do we have sufficient squad depth? Or is it a mentality issue? Surely it won't be a concern when it comes to previewing the trip to Southampton and the ongoing quest for European football... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 16 min

Substandard Procedures

Join Jmac and Wiggo for a rant at the back of the classroom about our disappointing result against the Cherries. With a look to Chelsea and further rumours about Marco Silva to Spurs.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 202547 min

EXTRA FOCUS: Fulham’s Finances

Are Fulham safe from a PSR breach? Do we need to sell before we spend big this summer? And is the strategy of charging fans more for tickets in the Riverside going to pay off?Want to know the answers? Well after the latest release of Fulham’s financial results we got our resident expert Tristan Poturicic to explain all of that and much more in this special extra edition of the pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 202543 min

Pool Party

Rejuvenated Fulham put a disappointing week behind them and make a big splash by dismantling champions elect Liverpool at the Cottage. Sam. Kish and Tristan dive straight in to praise the incoming Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Muniz, for whom the first half went swimmingly, before previewing Monday night’s trip to Bournemouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 08, 20251 hr 6 min

Sit Down If You’ve Stopped Believing

After contemplating a no-show in keeping with their side’s performance in a massive cup quarter final Sam, Kish and Don instead opted for a Fulham Focus therapy session. So join them as they discuss a match in which the fans delivered, but the game did not. They ponder why exactly Glasner seems to have Silva’s number. Question what could have been done differently. And look for reasons to be cheerful for the rest of the season, starting with a nice straightforward trip to Arsenal on Tuesday. Hos...

Mar 30, 20251 hr 1 min

Que Sera Sera

Whatever will be, will be. But that’s not enough to stop JMac, Sam and Kish stressing about whether Fulham are going to Wembley. Join them as they discuss their hopes and fears on and off the pitch headed into our massive FA Cup quarter final vs Crystal Palace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 202559 min

FA Cup Focus with HLTCO

Join Jmac and Dan Cook in this exclusive preview of our upcoming FA Cup Quarter Final against Crystal Palace on Saturday. We also talk: rivalries, cup dreams, Sir Roy, who’s older, our best shared player and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202547 min

SuccSESSful Subs Sink Spurs

Some things are just meant to be! Join Kish, JMac and James as they celebrate the prodigal Sess sealing a win over Spurs that keeps our European hopes alive. The gang also salute fellow substitute Rodrigo ‘wrecking ball’ Muniz and find themselves simply unable to resist starting to dream and/or worry about the looming cup quarter final after the international break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202556 min

Pens, Trains and Automobiles

Qué será, será! Whatever will be, will be! Missed trains and penalties! Qué será, será! Celebrate our FA Cup shootout success at Manchester United with Sam, Luke and Matt Baldwin, who bring lots of love for Bassey, Berge and Bernd, and considerably less for the country’s public transport system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 03, 20251 hr 2 min

Let’s Talk About Sess

Six years on from his last goal for the club, Ryan Sessegnon is a Fulham scorer again - and in doing so, helps us to our first league win at Molineux in 40 years. Sam, Stuart and Alex meet to discuss an emotional return to form for one of our own, and then explain just how Issa, Adama and Rodrigo managed to tame Wolves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 202558 min

Preyed Upon By Eagles

Bullied and beaten. The European tour is off (for now) after a performance against Palace that was every bit as bad as the previous Saturday's was great. Sam, Kish and Dylan meet to get own goals, errors and officials off their chests before putting things right with some trivia and a trip to Wolves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 20251 hr 6 min

Tree Points Again Olé Olé

Another week, another win, and the European dream is back on! Wiggo and JMac join Sam after the Whites impressed in victory over Nottingham Forest, and bring with them a whole lotta love for Sasa Lukic, Adama Traore and Calvin Bassey - but do they expect more of the same against Crystal Palace on Saturday? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 20251 hr 2 min

Wigan-a go all the way

Cup fever grips the pod this week as Sam, Kish and Dylan sit down to discuss winning at Wigan without using Willian before turning their attention to ticketing and the upcoming visit of high-flying Nottingham Forest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 202557 min

Purple Reign

Fulham are kings of the (New)castle - and in their fancy third kit too. Sam, Kish and Luke celebrate by getting together after another memorable away day to chat half-time tweaks, Antonee assists, and the Joachim Andersen-Timothy Castagne conundrum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 02, 20251 hr 6 min

Deflecting The Issue

After defeat to Manchester United, Sam, Kish and Alex do all they can to avoid talking about the dreariest match of the season, and instead chat over ticket prices, football social media accounts, conspiracy theories, Tom Cairney's haircut, and just what the two most deplorable men in the game were discussing on the Cottage balcony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 20251 hr 12 min

A Big Meaty Berge

Join Kish, Sam and Don as they salute the big man who came back this week to make Fulham’s midfield great again. The gang relish our return to winning ways at Leicester and chew over whether we’ll finally turn up against a relegation threatened opponent at the Cottage when Man Utd come to town this Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 20251 hr 2 min

Graham Potter’s Chamber of Secrets

After a relaxing FA Cup weekend with Fulham already safely in the 4th round join Kish, Sam and James as they preview a trip to Graham Potter’s West Ham and defrost with some hot takes on Watford, the January transfer window and Brentford’s principal sponsor. Yes really! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 20251 hr 6 min

Auld Lang Sigh

After Fulham get done at the death (again) JMac is joined by Tristan and Kish to work out how upset we should all be. The gang ponder some individual errors, the longevity of our new five at the back system and our upcoming game at Ipswich before ending with some FFC New Year’s resolutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 20241 hr 4 min

16,497 Days

Fulham have waited a very long time for a win at Stamford Bridge! So join Kish and Sam as they soak up a truly historic win, discuss how Marco’s men pulled it off and preview a fast approaching homecoming for our derby day heroes against Bournemouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 20241 hr 7 min

Anfield Wrapped

Join Jmac, Morgan, and Don for an informal, unstructured talk about Fulham's progress and the upcoming Southampton game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 20241 hr 3 min

A point from Spurs ISSA good!

A point away from the Spurs is always a good day even if the goal scorer Tom Cairney gets a red. Join your host Jmac as he talks with Matt Wiggins and Cottage Tactico’s Kish Koria on TC’s goal, TC’s red card, Issa Diop’s player of the match performance, and a Harry Wilson tackle that had everyone out of the seats cheering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 02, 20241 hr 2 min
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