Coleman ready for ‘dogfight’ after dismal defeat by Blues

MANAGER Chris Coleman understood why Fulham fans booed him off and called for his dismissal after the 3-1 defeat by Manchester City left the Cottagers just four points clear of the Premiership relegation zone.

Goals from Joey Barton, DaMarcus Beasley and Darius Vassell did the damage as City all but ensured their top-flight status for next season, with Carlos Bocanegra scoring what proved to be a consolation for the Londoners.

Coleman insisted he would not “put the boot in” to his players even though he warned: “With just five games to go we are certainly not safe yet and it is no good us feeling sorry for ourselves.