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After breaking the Burnley curse, can we dream of cup glory next?

After waiting 74 years for a win at Turf Moor, Harry Wilson magic and Bernd Leno heroics saw Fulham overcome the Burnley curse by the very finest of margins


But in our dodgy defending and poor game management, did Scott Parker's side show up some frailties that need correcting?


And with a midweek trip to St James's Park the only thing standing in our way of a Carabao Cup semi final, can we regroup without our AFCON stars to take a step closer to cup glory?


Kish breaks down all of that and more with the most vibey social media double act since Bassey and Iwobi: Dylan Chavasse and (Mr Fulham South Africa himself) James Preston

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    Oh yes!! How good does that one feel!?Join Kish, Tristan and Dylan to bask in the glory of Wednesday night's derby delight.They pay tribute to the heroic contributions that made it possible: Harry Wilson’s clutch winner, Raul Jimenez’s barnstorming performance, Bernd Leno’s quick-thinking, Tosin’s terrible defending, and Marc Cucurella’s total idiocy.With his third victory over that lot in three years, our trio also ponder whether Marco Silva really is close to securing GOAT status in SW6.And with things suddenly looking rather rosy in the league, they look ahead to a long journey along the road to Wembley, that starts against Middlesbrough this weekend and could end in FA Cup glory.
  • After Reed’s rocket rescues a point, who is next up as an unlikely hero against Chelsea?

    01:14:59|
    Be honest, none of you had a 97th minute Harrison Reed rocket in front of the Hammersmith End on your 2026 predictions list did you?Join Kish straight after full time as he salutes the Ginger Iniesta's efforts to rescue a deserved point at home to Liverpool and tries to recover ahead of another does of SW6 drama under the lights on WednesdayIn Part 1 Matt Arter is on hand to talk all things Liverpool including Reed's rocket, VAR shambles, TC taking the p*ss and Marco making a switch to 5ATB workIn Part 2 Fahd Ahmed from the Blueprint Chelsea Tactics Pod joins the pair to break down where the West London Derby will be won and lost and explain how our rivals have ended up managerless and waiting for former Fulham man Liam Rosenior to take the helmIt's your last big double bill of the hectic festive period of football and like Harrison Reed we've saved some fireworks for the end! So be sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your pods for more Fulham Focus content in the coming weeks
  • Can threadbare Fulham go five unbeaten in the league when the Champions visit the Cottage?

    01:21:09|
    It took a magic moment from the Captain and came at the cost of an injury to Kenny Tete, but Fulham kept their recent unbeaten streak in the league going at Crystal Palace on New Year's DayNext up, our first game at the Cottage in 2026 as Liverpool come to visit. Last season an aggressive, front foot display dismantled the Champions-to-be at but can we repeat the trick with a squad ravaged by injuries and AFCON?Join Sam and Sarge as they discuss TC's worldie, Cuenca's heinous head injury, Kenny's hamstring, January Transfer rumours and much more in another Fulham Focus double billAnd they'll discuss Arne Slot's stuttering title defence and break down where Fulham vs Liverpool will be won and lost with a Kopite who used to work the turnstiles at Craven Cottage, Ben Cooke
  • With Fulham up to 10th, has Marco Silva conjured up a Christmas miracle?`

    01:27:51|
    Not so long ago, Fulham fans were fearing the worst with the side sitting just above the relegation zone - but back-to-back 1-0 victories have suddenly catapulted the Whites to within three points of the European spots.So how has Marco Silva changed the vibe at Craven Cottage? Have we actually played well while getting the job done? And could the turnaround continue as we get ready to face recent nemesis Oliver Glasner and his Eagles?Join us for another Fulham Focus double header as Kish discusses two London derbies; In part one, he is joined by Wiggo to make sense of Saturday's win at West Ham. And then in the second half (42:00), Sam is back and together they preview a New Year’s Day encounter at Selhurst Park with Tampa’s smartest Crystal Palace fan, analyst Pat Rosanio.
  • After felling Forest, can the festive cheer continue at West Ham?

    01:06:35|
    Following a win and a clean sheet against Nottingham Forest, Fulham are 10 points clear of both our (not Boxing Day) opponents and the relegation zone.But can we repeat the trick and bag another three points at the London Stadium to make it a truly merry Christmas? In this festive Fulham Focus, Kish is joined by Luke to wrap up our Forest review and preview West Ham away. They discuss an improved defence, the impact of TC off the bench, Kevin’s progress, and Raul’s record-equalling penalty. And they talk to Dan Woffenden from the West Ham Way about the prospects of Nuno saving the Hammers from the drop, and whether Adama Traore really could be part of that mission.
  • Preview Pod: Would defeat to Forest drag Fulham back into the relegation battle?

    01:02:15|
    Following late heartbreak in the Carabao Cup, Fulham must dust themselves down - but having suffered yet another set-piece capitulation at St James' Park, that will also mean sharpening up for the visit of a Nottingham Forest side now managed by Sean Dyche.So join Sam (live from a late-night Christmas party in Glasgow) and Kish (live from an evening at home with his cats) as they discuss a Craven Cottage clash under the lights, and attempt to answer questions such as have we finally learnt some lessons? How might Marco Silva solidify us at the back? And would another home loss leave us looking nervously over our shoulder?There's also chat with football writer and Forest fan David Marples, who not only provides the lowdown on the differences between Nuno-ball, Ange-ball and Dyche-ball, but also tells the stories behind his recent induction into the 92 Club.
  • Preview Pod: Can Fulham really bring their Turf Moor curse to an end?

    01:06:32|
    After two home defeats in quick succession, maybe an away game is what's required for Marco Silva and his Fulham side to get back on track.The only trouble is it's a trip to Turf Moor that awaits, and that's a stadium the Whites haven't won at in 33 attempts since April 1951.Nevertheless, Sam and Luke sit down to ponder whether a Christmas miracle really is possible, and wonder exactly what our trio of Super Eagles can offer before they depart for AFCON.Meanwhile, teenage social media star Jacob Horsfall brings the Burnley perspective, explains how the hosts can be got at, and endears himself to the Focus gang by putting the boot into Scott Parker.
  • Did Silva's subs hand Palace the initiative and hint at our AFCON problem?

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    Will Fulham ever beat Crystal Palace at home again?For some of Sunday‘s encounter it looked like it may finally be happing. But a combo of Samuel Chukwueze’s toenail, some questionable subs, and our trademark set-piece frailty struck.So join Sam, Kish and Luke to get the latest Cottage capitulation to Oliver Glasner out of your system.The gang lament our soft defending, marvel at Harry Wilson’s one-man Goal of the Season mission, salute the continued Emile Smith Rowe renaissance, and ponder if our season is at risk of being derailed by key AFCON departures.