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After a distinguished military service in the Catering Corps, Alan Tanner did well in mufti with his chamois as a window cleaner. Sadly he had to retire after falling from the fifth floor of Danny Murphy's mock Tudor home. He spends his retirement watching and writing about his beloved Fulham whom he has supported for over 50 years. The Alan Tanner Report is sponsored by Tanner Crystal Clear Ltd, Window Cleaners to the Gentry. More Posts

The Tanner Report: Blackburn 0 Fulham 1

To achieve automatic promotion you have to grind out results which Fulham have been doing and Leeds and WBA have not. We have won by the odd goal at Birmingham, Hull and Swansea in recent months and repeated this yesterday at Ewood Park. These type of clubs are not easy to beat. Blackburn last [...]

February 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

TheTanner Report: Fulham 3 Huddersfield 2

Fulham scored three wonderful goals in the first thirty minutes, then conceded two and in the end had keeper Marek Rodak to thank for a series of fine saves. Bobby Decordova-Reid controlled a long cross-field pass on his chest then set off on a run that reminded me of the famous Archie Gemmill goal [...]

February 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

TheTanner Report: Charlton 0 Fulham 0

One of the factors in the Great Debate of attendance versus TV-watching is ease of travel. I watched this bore draw from the comfort of my sofa on the Skysport red button. I certainly would not have wanted to make a 3 hour journey home in the cold from Charlton. As it was, I was in bed by 10. [...]

January 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report : one nil to the Fulham

Two months ago, you would not ever have thought that Fulham would win 3 matches on the bounce 1-0. Yet last night’s victory achieved precisely that. The difference has been six foot five defender Michael Hector, a loanee from Chelsea, is very much a commanding presence in the back four. Alfie [...]

January 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Hull 0 Fulham 1

This ground out away win was exactly what we or any aspiring promotion side needs. There were few opportunities either way but with the tall Michael Hector at the heart of the Fulham defence we looked more solid and less prone to silly error. We went into the game with Tom Cairney, Harry Arter, [...]

January 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

The TannerReport: Fulham 2 Aston Villa 1 ( FA CUP)

There is no doubt that the FA Cup has lost much of its lustre but – aside from its traditions as the oldest football competition – it gives a boost to clubs not competing for honours in the final phase of the season. Clubs like Aston Villa who are in the relegation zone and have a [...]

January 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report : Fulham 1 Reading 2

4 points out of 9 over the festive period is not a productive haul and one the Cottagers may rue with the tough matches scheduled for March/April/May. We now have lost 4 games at home. Scott Parker, diligent as he is, does not seem to produce consistency of result. He has not been helped by an [...]

January 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Fulham 1 Stoke 0

I watched this game with Bob Tickler’s godson in Craven Cottage itself. I don’t like the word “iconic”, but it’s an accurate description of a pavilion unique in football. It started its life as Anne Boleyn’s hunting lodge in Bishop’s Park, was the place where Lord Lytton wrote [...]

December 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report/ Luton 3 Fulham 3

This game was a product of the festive season with 3 giveaway goals, 2 from Fulham. In the cycle of 8 key games we never conceded more than 2 so it’s entirely Fulhamish to concede 3 to a side struggling at the bottom. Our defensive lapses are the most  important reason why we occupy a play off [...]

December 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Fulham 2 Leeds 1

My first call of the day was from an excited John Pagiter. Pargie said Leeds were evens and he intended to back against them. I agreed. Last week Leeds were 3 up against Cardiff who clawed it back to 3-3. Last season Leeds faltered in the second half of the season, over-training was attributed. As [...]

December 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

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