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On Ray Wilkins appointment

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Alan Tanner in Football, Sport, What's Hot // 0 Comments

It’s bad enough appointing a Chelsea legend, but one that has already flopped at Fulham and who was sacked for failing to deliver as he did at most of his clubs … One more example of a decision totally out of kilter with the fans. We are rapidly reaching the point that, not only will we be relegated, but we deserve to be.

About Alan Tanner

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

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