Saturday's trip to West Ham United is vital for Fulham - we’ve got to get something out of the game, especially against a team one place above us in the Premier League table.
Upton Park is a tough place to go, but so is any ground in the Premiership. It’s going to be difficult match. West Ham play a certain style that not many teams adopt nowadays. But first and foremost – we’ve to stand up to that style. Hopefully, we can create some chances and win the match.
West Ham United started their last game against Chelsea, which they lost 3-0 without an out and out striker. They’ve scored twice in their last eight matches; because of this they have brought back Carlton Cole for a few months. He’ll be their main attacking threat tomorrow afternoon.
Kevin Nolan needs someone to play off that is how he gets his goals. Kevin is good going forward, but he is still a midfielder. He’s not someone, who will score 20 goals a season. When Kevin and Andy Carroll are in Sam Allardyce’s starting 11 you see a big difference.
Fulham must be worried by their recent slump in form. Martin Jol’s men have lost their last five matches, despite the squad being there.
The club have brought in Rene Meulensteen as Head Coach. He’s an astute signing. Rene’s coaching methods will improve the squad.
I think Martin Jol twisted his arm and got home the point to Rene about how good the squad is, and that it’s a good opportunity for him to work with talented players. That’s why Rene has accepted the job after originally turning us down.
Rene will help Martin to lighten the load at Fulham. The club must stick by the manager, and give Rene time to embed himself and get his ideas across. There are no guarantees someone else will come in and make an instant impact.
Martin is under a lot of pressure.
Last weekend’s 2-1 defeat against Swansea at home was a shock for everyone. There isn’t much difference between the two teams and you have to get something out of matches at Craven Cottage. After the match a lot of the fans and people at the club would have thought we should have got something out of that game. His foreign imports are still bedding in. I said it would take time.
