I consider myself a fan free agent when it comes to the Premier league but Fulham made a strong pitch today to make me a supporter. I think Craven Cottage is a great venue, tickets were not hard to come by (we got the tickets online on Monday), it is close to where I live, and it seemed like a good atmosphere. The team obviously had a great game today and there was probably a little more excitement today being the opening day, but I can see myself going to a lot more Fulham games. I didn't really get a chance to talk to any fans about the Dempsey situation, but I assume that most just want it over one way or another. There were not many hard feelings at the end of the match today.
I have been to Stamford Bridge (and will probably go back), a co-worker has offered to take me to a West Ham game, and I plan to try and see a game at all of the other major venues this year. I really look forward to seeing a Brentford FC game soon because they are close and cheap. I am also hoping to see Ajax and NAC Breda next weekend.
Anyway, I had a great time at Craven Cottage today. It was really cool to be at a home team blow out and sit in the first row. If I had wanted to I could have easily spit on the players. I didn't take many photos but here are a couple:
This was the Sidwell penelty
John Ruddy
Damien Duff