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If you are a Fulham fan still glowing after the amazing fightback to avoid relegation, or even if you're just an American soccer fan glad to see some American stars stay in the EPL, you will certainly enjoy the following video of Fulham's comeback (thanks to Pat the Red Bulls fan for finding this one):
Share your thoughts on the video, and on Fulham's comeback, in the comments section below.
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Ives Galarcep is an American soccer columnist for ESPNsoccernet.com and creator of SoccerByIves.net.
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Great video
Posted by: Nick | May 13, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Ives, please stop posting interesting stuff like this. I would like to see more insights and fan views of Salt Lake City and Dallas. That's what keeps me coming back.
But in all seriousness, Fulham's season turned around once they came from 2-0 back against City. Amazing stuff. And Eddie "Passback" Johnson had NOTHING to do with it.
Posted by: Bongo | May 13, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Unreal couple of weeks. can't believe I was lucky enough to have the last two Fulham games as my first live EPL experiences. How am I gonna top that? Back in the States and still reeling.
Posted by: Adam Spangler | May 13, 2008 at 03:55 PM
My favorite part was when the announcer says, "Who else could it be, but Brian McBride!" He is the freaking man.
Posted by: Chris | May 13, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Ives,
Brian is the man!
Posted by: Mighty | May 13, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Any Fulham faithful who has endured the repeated downs, and finally the ups of this season, has earned their stripes. I thought we were done after Sunderland . . who could really have imagined they'd come back to post three back-to-back away wins?
I love this club.
Posted by: sublicon | May 13, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Not just any announcer either...John Motson no less...loved that call...What an escape from Fulham, wont forget this season anytime soon.
Posted by: MLW | May 13, 2008 at 04:22 PM
As a USMNT fan and definitely a Fulham fan (became a follower when I first discovered my love for soccer and Brian McBride and Boca were the only Americans on the team), this is absolutely the most glorious ending to a season by a bottom club I have witnessed in my time as a soccer fan.
I was devastated when McBride went down injured, but his return was amazing, unbelievable, stunning. McBride has done it all over again. Amazing season.
Posted by: MemRook | May 13, 2008 at 04:28 PM
amazing video...to think that they were all done at Man City and then found a way out. McBride could have a street named after him in West London.
Posted by: pal | May 13, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Fantastic video. Fulham certainly earned another year in the Premiership.
Posted by: DavidJ | May 13, 2008 at 05:00 PM
McBride is a monster and does nothing but score huge goals. This guy could still be playing with the Nats and making a tremendous impact.
Posted by: Luis | May 13, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Good vid!
I'm not going to pretend to be a hardcore Fulham fan, but I'm becoming a real admirer of Hodgson's. It's even possible to be optimistic about Fulham's chances next year, which is remarkable given that they stayed up on goal differential.
Posted by: Jon E | May 13, 2008 at 05:20 PM
Thanks for posting this, Ives. I had mentally prepared myself to go down with my team, which in the US means that they won't be on TV for at least a year. I'll probably remember this year for a long time.
Posted by: JeffM | May 13, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Great video, exciting finish for my EPL club. Now lets see what they do to improve for next year.
Posted by: Patrick | May 13, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Cannot get tired of watching that video. Love the Bullard wink, the "who else but Brian MACBRIDE"!!
Posted by: matt | May 13, 2008 at 05:55 PM
what is the name of that song in the video?
Posted by: Jon | May 13, 2008 at 06:00 PM
bittersweet symphony by the verve
Posted by: mikebsiu | May 13, 2008 at 06:34 PM
the verve - bittersweet symphony
Posted by: jeremy | May 13, 2008 at 06:37 PM
Great Video. I'm a West Ham fan that of course wants Fulham to stay up due to the American Contingent.
The last two end of seasons have been freaking brutal for me (Must admit was more emotionally involved in West Ham's great escape)...so next year both teams go easy on me!
Posted by: Dannyc58 | May 13, 2008 at 06:46 PM
West Ham shoulda been down THIS season. ;)
Posted by: sublicon | May 13, 2008 at 07:29 PM
No, thank you Ives. Just spreading the love. I'd love to see McHead and Deuce play in some European games in the fall.
Posted by: Pat the Red Bulls Fan | May 13, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Imagine if they had been playing like this all year?!?!?!
Hopefully they can do this next year!!!
Posted by: bob | May 13, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Ives,
great post! fulham's comeback was amazing! i hope next year won't be as frustrating and grueling as this year's.
Posted by: fieldsy | May 13, 2008 at 07:44 PM
FULHAM 4eva!
Posted by: Johnny | May 13, 2008 at 07:51 PM
or not.
Posted by: Dominghosa | May 13, 2008 at 07:54 PM
I can't stand that song, but the escape was amazing. It will be interesting to see who stays and who they bring in for next season. Will Keller have the #1 shirt? Will Mcbride stay healthy? Dempsey should go in with a place. Does Boca need to leave to get some run? I was at GAM's breakthrough second half hat trick in DC against Panama, but he hasn't been the same since the injury. the faith is gone on that one.
Posted by: Yusef | May 13, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Great video and Fulham had a great end to the season. They escaped the jaws of relegation by a hair! Great job.
Posted by: inkedAG | May 13, 2008 at 09:22 PM
thanks for posting Ives, I'm ready to buy the Fulhamerica shirt now
Posted by: PanchoMiguelMoralesdeConejo | May 13, 2008 at 09:54 PM
Absolutely brilliant video. What an unbelieveable feat.
Posted by: Rob | May 13, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Sublicon,
This is a happy thread, do not make me turn green! ;)
Posted by: Dannyc58 | May 13, 2008 at 10:32 PM
This was the first year I was well versed in p2p technology, and thus, able to catch almost every (37 or 38) Fulham EPL match in it's near entirety (aside from occasional lag, etc).
Watching the video just reminds me that having watched all of those matches, and only seeing 8 wins... it was still all worth it. It was so weird when the wins started coming, because, by the Pompey game, my mind went from expecting the wins to end, to expecting the win to come.
It was really a spectacular finish.
Posted by: El Steve | May 14, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Awesome video.
Posted by: David Berger | May 14, 2008 at 09:05 AM
McBride and Bullard returned at the right time. Bullard's play-making in midfield and of course McBride's penchant for scoring the big goal allowed them to survive. The tandem made the entire team play better.
I'm no Hodgson fan but while Dempsey's role faded as an offensive threat a bit, the new coach got him playing some strong ball-challenging defense. It is yet another example of why the strong US players need some overseas exposure...they learn things!
Great stuff.
Posted by: Mig | May 14, 2008 at 10:17 AM
All I have to say is that Brian McBride is the man.
Also I love the fact that Fulham is a team bleeding with the Red, White, and Blue of the American Flag, with McBride and Dempsey, and Keller, and Jones
Posted by: JD | May 14, 2008 at 06:48 PM
that was awesome!
the reason soccer/football is the most beautiful game.
i'm getting a mcbride jersey for the argentina game!
Posted by: HE from NJ | May 14, 2008 at 09:14 PM