A blog of two halves

In the Championship match against Nottingham Forest, the Whites started the game badly but still achieved victory.

Perhaps I have no right to ask this as I live within walking distance of Craven Cottage – but why do some spectators take their seats long after the game has started?

After the excitement of the FA Cup Fulham resumed the more prosaic business of visiting Burton Albion and then Birmingham City in search of Championship points to secure a place in the playoffs.

After two setbacks in the Championship, Fulham supporters needed a tonic and the 4-1 FA Cup victory was just that.