Jol: Lampard is best player of his kind for 40 years BLUE SKY TWINKLING ... Chelsea star Lampard is set for another historic night LIVING legend Frank Lampard is lined up to hit another amazing milestone tonight — when he makes his 600th appearance for Chelsea. The England star faces Fulham with his future at Stamford Bridge far from certain but with the praise of rival boss Martin Jo...Full Story »

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent is nearing a return to full fitness ahead of the visit of Fulham on Saturday. Bent made a brief appearance from the bench last weekend in the 3-1 win over Stoke at the Britannia Stadium, but is still short of match sharpness. Manager Paul Lambert is also keeping an eye on the fitness of defender Ciaran Clark, He is back on the training ground following a shoulde...Full Story »

Captain Brede Hangeland has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at Fulham until at least 2015.  The Norwegian defender, whose current deal was due to expire at the end of the season, has an option to stay at Craven Cottage for a further year.  "I'm certainly really happy to have signed," he told the club's website.  Hangeland, 31, joined Fulham from FC Copenhage...Full Story »

Fulham want to call key defender Brede Hangeland in for showdown contract talks before Christmas in an attempt to prevent him leaving the club on a free transfer. The Craven Cottage club are keen to tie down their 31-year-old captain to a new and improved long-term contract. But if Fulham are not able to agree an extension with Hangeland then they are ready to listen to offers in January for ...Full Story »

Brede Hangeland: Fulham future uncertain Fulham manager Martin Jol has admitted that Brede Hangeland's future at the club remains uncertain as talks over a new deal continue. The Cottagers parted with Clint Dempsey and Mousa Dembele in the last transfer window, although Jol managed to soften the blows by bringing in Dimitar Berbatov, Sascha Riether, Mladen Petric and Hugo Rodallega. Jol denie...Full Story »

Fulham defender Brede Hangeland knows what to expect when Roy Hodgson's West Brom visit Craven Cottage. The 30-year-old Norway international moved to west London from Copenhagen in January 2008 to link up with the Cottagers, who were then under the tutorship of Hodgson. During his time at the helm, he helped transform Fulham from a side battling relegation to one fighting to be in the Premier ...Full Story »

Birmingham are facing a last-day battle for Barclays Premier League survival after Brede Hangeland's brace helped Fulham triumph 2-0 at St. Andrew's. The Carling Cup holders, lacking several key players through injury and suspension, produced their worst performance of the season to leave their top-flight status on a knife edge. City are now level on points with Blackpool and Wigan, in 18th an...Full Story »