Fulham fans craving Cottage stability

FULHAM chairman Mohamed Al Fayed begins his search for a new manager this week knowing it is vital he finds a man to bring stability to west London.

Under Lawrie Sanchez, who was relieved of his duties on Friday, the Cottagers used dull, long ball tactics. Supporters at Fulham did not take long to realise his regime was not going to endure.

John Collins is expected to assume the role vacated by Sanchez, but the club insist they have not made contact with the Scotsman. Former Tottenham manager Martin Jol, Croatia chief Slaven Bilic, and Graeme Souness have also been mooted as possible candidates. Only time will tell who Fayed decides can take the side forward but Bilic has already ruled himself out.