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Kick It Out have released a statement condemning a handful of instances of abuse towards players including Irish internationals James McClean and Cyrus Christie on the opening weekend of the Football League. The organisation, which supports equality in football, identified a number of claims of abuse and violence against four players on Saturday. Ireland and Fulham defender Cyrus Christie alleged …

Ireland midfielder Harry Arter is reportedly set to link up with his brother-in-law Scott Parker at Fulham on a season long loan from Bournemouth. According to SunSport, Arter has already passed a medical at the Championship club with the deal expected to be announced within the next 24 hours. The report also claims that a move for Arter would include …

Republic of Ireland international Cyrus Christie has said that his sister was hit and racially abused by fans during Fulham’s 1-0 loss to Barnsley on the opening weekend of the new Championship season.  Christie took to Twitter after Saturday’s game to provide details of the incident. “To the Fulham fan that decided to hit my sister at the game today …

French striker Aboubakar Kamara has been indefinitely suspended by Fulham after being arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm and criminal damage following a fight at the club’s training ground. “Police were called to a training ground in New Malden, shortly after 17.00hrs on Monday, 21 January to reports of a fight,” read a statement from the Metropolitan Police. “Officers …

The FA Cup has come in for some criticism in recent days as the third round began, but the competition is still capable of producing some stirring upsets. Staggered kick-offs to appease TV stations and top teams fielding reserve sides are some of the complaints that have been levelled at the FA Cup, but Sunday afternoon saw some of the …

Arsenal responded to their thrashing by Liverpool in the best possible manner reeling off a routine 4-1 humbling of struggling Fulham in their Premier League clash on Tuesday. Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka had set Arsenal on their way with his fourth goal of the season. Alexandre Lacazette added the second after 55 minutes with their momentum temporarily halted as Aboubakar …

Fulham have vowed to take the “strongest possible action” after striker Aboubakar Kamara was racially abused on social media following his penalty miss against Huddersfield on Saturday. The Frenchman was strongly criticised by his manager Claudio Ranieri for disobeying orders to hand over penalty duties to Aleksandar Mitrovic. “It is unbelievable, he did not respect me, the club, the team …

Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri admitted he felt like “killing” Aboubakar Kamara after the French striker ignored instructions and took the missed penalty that almost cost the London side victory against Huddersfield on Saturday. Fulham secured a 1-0 win against their Premier League relegation rivals when Aleksandar Mitrovic scored in stoppage time. Minutes earlier, however, usual penalty taker Mitrovic had seen …

Claudio Ranieri said Friday that he was confident that he can drag rock bottom Fulham out of relegation danger after taking over at the newly-promoted Premier League side this week. Ranieri, the manager behind Leicester’s incredible 2016 league title win, took over from sacked Slavisa Jokanovic on Wednesday after his Serb predecessor only managed one win in 12 matches in …

Fulham have appointed former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri as their new manager after announcing the sacking of current boss Slavisa Jokanovic. The London club announced the appointment in a statement on their website outling that Ranieri who historically led Leicester City to the Premier League title in 2016, has signed a multi-year deal at Craven Cottage. Shahid Khan today …

Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League table — temporarily at least — with a 2-0 win at home to basement club Fulham at Anfield on Sunday.  Jurgen Klopp’s side continued their unbeaten start to the Premier League season as Mohamed Salah’s eighth goal this term and a second from the recalled Xherdan Shaqiri helped them equal their …

Unai Emery believes Arsenal’s blistering form has restored the bond between the team and their supporters after the Gunners crushed Fulham 5-1 to record the club’s longest winning streak for 11 years. Emery’s side turned on the style on the banks of the River Thames, romping to their biggest win of the season as the resurgent Gunners moved into the Premier …

Fulham were denied their third straight win on Saturday. Manager Slaviša Jokanović splashed the cash as the West London team re-entered the Premier League following a prolonged spell in the Championship. They spent just over €100m to bring in the likes of Andre Zambo Anguissa, Aleksandar Mitrovic, and Alfie Mawson. But it’s their most expensive signing in Jean Michael Seri from …

Republic of Ireland midfielder Jeff Hendrick scored an equaliser for Burnley in their clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage.  The Cottagers took the lead after just four minutes through Michael Seri but Burnley hit back thanks to Jeff Hendrick’s strike. Fulham were dispossessed in midfield and the away side broke quickly. The ball fell to Hendrick in the box but his initial …

In what will be a boost to the Republic of Ireland, Cyrus Christie will be playing Premier League football next season with Fulham.  The 25-year-old made the switch to Craven Cottage in January earlier this year and he will hope to get some much-needed game time under Slaviša Jokanović in England’s top-tier. Many eyebrows were raised when it was announced …

Fulham have completed the signing of German international striker Andre Schurrle from Borussia Dortmund. The former Chelsea striker joins Fulham on a two-year loan deal and will wear the number 14 shirt at Craven Cottage. Schurrle arrives at the club with serious pedigree having frequently featured in the Champions League as well as being an integral part of Germany’s 2014 …

Ahead of Ireland's friendly against the USA we take a look back at ex-Everton and Fulham striker, and brilliantly Irish-sounding American, Brian McBride.