McBride move pays dividends for Coleman

Fulham 3 Portsmouth 1

With Fulham 1-0 down at half-time thanks to a brilliant Lomana LuaLua strike and booed off by a section of their supporters, Coleman brought on striker Brian McBride to give his side greater presence in attack.

The move worked perfectly, and goals from Andy Cole, McBride, and Luis Boa Morte ensured Fulham - who also missed a first-half penalty through Steed Malbranque - moved seven points clear of the relegation zone.