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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: Fulham 1 Manchester United 2

There are few things more gutting – and conversely more exhilarating depending on whom you support – than the late goal. This occurred yesterday at Craven Cottage when young Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho scored in the final minute of extra time. Up till then Fulham had held their [...]

November 14, 2022 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report : Manchester City 2 Fulham 1

We were  all gutted that City won this game in the 95th minute but we take a lot out of the performance. For the third time – the other two were against Arsenal and Spurs – we lost by the odd goal in three to one of the big boys. The real difference between sides like City and [...]

November 6, 2022 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Fulham 3 Aston Villa 0

The difference between this season and the previous two relegation ones are wins over our peers. The last relegation season began with a comprehensive defeat at home to Crystal Palace. Although we do not meet them until Boxing Day a much better performance and result are likely. Yesterday’s [...]

October 21, 2022 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Fulham 2 Bournemouth 2

Fulham v Bournemouth encounters are normally feisty affairs and this was no exception. Fulham had lost their last two games whilst the Cherries – after a 9-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool – sacked Scott Parker, previously at Fulham. They were undefeated in their last five  matches [...]

October 16, 2022 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: West Ham 3 Fulham 1

Although VAR was supposed to alleviate controversy it only seems to have added to it. Fulham and Head Coach Marco Silva in particular felt especially aggrieved and not without reason. Having taken the lead through Pereira and nearly adding to it when James’ shot hit the bar, Fulham were on equal [...]

October 10, 2022 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report ; Fulham 1 Newcastle United 4

Sometimes I  wonder what gets into footballer’s heads.  In the seventh minute Chalaboah lunged in his own half at Sam Longstaff studs showing leaving him writhing  in agony.  He was initially yellow carded, then after VAR red carded.  This effectively ended the game as contest and spectacle. [...]

October 3, 2022 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Nottingham Forest 2 Fulham 3

There are 4 main reasons why Fulham have got off to such a good start in their Premiership campaign – now being in 6th place with 11 points. Alex Mitrovic has confounded his critics by showing he can score in the Premiership with 6 goals to date though none on Friday (his 28th birthday); The [...]

September 17, 2022 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Spurs 2 Fulham 1

2-1 was not a bad result. However only poor finishing, great goalkeeping by our Bernd Leno and tenacious defending by Tim Ream and Tosin prevented a bigger defeat. I was especially interested to see the new Spurs stadium. I had been told that it took stadium design to a whole new level (9 levels to [...]

September 4, 2022 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Arsenal 2 Fulham 1

Fulham have never won at Highbury, nor the Emirates, and – despite having taken the lead on the hour – I was never confident we would. We played with resilience in dealing with everything that a pacy Arsenal could throw at us. It took a wicked deflection ( why are all [...]

August 29, 2022 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Fulham 3 Brentford 2

Fulham were slightly fortunate to win this feisty, lively West London derby – Brentford having two goals disallowed. Fulham came out of the blocks the quicker with midfielder Andreas Pereira outstanding and third choice Jay Stansfield acquitting himself on the right, Manor Salomon and [...]

August 21, 2022 // 0 Comments

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