After 288 days and 38 matches on the sidelines, it took just twelve minutes of Tom Cairney on the pitch before he smacked in Fulham's opener from range against a dogged Cardiff City on Wednesday night.

We react to the emotional celebrations on the pitch and in the stand following the skipper's left-foot bullet.

Afterwards we review the rest of the match, as Mitrovic scored (again) and FFC kept their first clean sheet in seven league matches. 

In part two, we discuss Harrison Reed's game adaptation from a number 6 to a driving 8, partially caused by the unexpected return of Jean Michael-Seri. We ask what the future holds for the 26 year old, and whether the rise of Kalvin Philips to international stardom might provide a bit of inspiration for the midfield dynamo.

Finally, Peter gives an update on Fulham vaccine take-up and we preview Sunday's trip to the in-form Nottingham Forest.

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That's how you do it Fulham. In this episode, we review Fulham's brilliant performance in the West London Derby, as Aleksandar Mitrovic inspired the Whites to a 4-1 victory over our near neighbours, QPR.

We look back at the match, discussing how Fulham managed to (eventually) overcome Mark Warburton's half-time tactical change, and turn the match back in their favour. We also discuss Marek Rodak's return to the starting XI and how Jean Michael-Seri's passing was on another level.

In part two, we answer your questions, including a debate about where Tom Cairney could potentially fit back into this team. In the final part, we preview Cardiff on Wednesday as well as praise for Joe Bryan's instagram comebacks.

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The second international break of the season has come to an end, and we return to action with a West London derby, as QPR make the short hop to Craven Cottage. We discuss the threat Mark Warburton's side will pose, and what side we expect Marco Silva to go with.

Also, we have a quick round-up of the international break, as Antonee Robinson and Bobby Decordova-Reid's late matches potentially rule them out of this weekend's game

In part two, we discuss the news that Tyrese Francois has rejected a contract at Fulham. We ask whether there is enough of a pathway for our youngsters, and whether Fulham's academy should be judged on how many players actually become first-team players.

Finally, we answer your questions, some serious, but mostly silly. It's a debut for a new segment which we've named 'Rutzler Revealed'. It's award-winning stuff.

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Craven Cottage is a special stadium, one that is truly unique in world football. However, no relationship is perfect, and on this podcast we ask about whether its necessary or possible to improve the atmosphere at the Cottage?

We answer your questions about away fan relocation, safe standing and clappers. Are any of these realistic? Will the new stand help to raise the noise down by the river?

Finally, we speak to Andrew Lawn from Along Come Norwich. A fanzine and fan group who have partnered with other Norwich City supporters groups to improve the atmosphere in the Barclay End at Carrow Road. We hear what steps they took, and the obstacles they faced to make their ambitions a reality

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Even with a few days to stew it over, Fulham's defeat at Coventry still stings. In this episode, we look a bit deeper at what went wrong up in the Midlands, as Mark Robins' side pressed us to death in the second half at the CBS stadium.

We then take a look at Matt O'Riley following Peter's interview with him earlier this week in The Athletic. With the FFC academy graduate now excelling in League One for MK Dons, and tipped for further success - why exactly did it not work for him at Craven Cottage?

Finally, we briefly discuss Claudio Ranieri, following his appointment as Watford Head Coach. What was it that went so spectacularly wrong for him at Fulham? Will lightning strike twice at Vicarage Road?

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Oh Fulham - why do you never make it easy? In this episode we discuss our 4-1 defeat to Coventry City, as the wheels well and truly fell off during a torrid second half.

We analyse our calamitous defending, a poor penalty decision, why Silva's squad rotation backfired massively, and we also ask whether Gazzaniga is being unfairly maligned by some fans. 

Finally, we answer your questions on whether we are too reactionary, our second half slumps and whether Joe Bryan warrants the first choice LB spot.

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Ten in ten, and has he even fully hit his stride yet? We look back on a wonderful evening for Aleksandar Mitrovic, as the Serbian striker slayed the swans on Wednesday, with a first-half finishing fiesta.

We look back at all the key talking points from the game, a much needed win that puts FFC back in touch with the automatic promotion places. We also take a look at how Fulham's tactics are better suited to certain teams, following Peter's post-match analysis in The Athletic.

Finally, we preview Coventry City away, a team that we haven't faced in the league, remarkably, since 1968!

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Fulham may have scored more than any other side in the Championship, but after Saturday, it's hard to know how, as FFC somehow failed to win at Ashton Gate against a stubborn, but limited Bristol City side.

We look back at the numerous missed opportunities, and how Fulham's lack of game management failed to deal with Nigel Pearson's second half tactical switch.

Afterwards, we attempt to mythbust the Fabio Carvalho conspiracy, praise the Seri/Reed midfield combination and convince ourselves that it's fine to safely withdraw our hands from the 'panic' button.

Finally, we preview Wednesday's game against Swansea City at the Cottage.

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Despite playing against a strong Premier League XI, Fulham's second string performed admirably against Leeds United on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup third round, and it took 9 penalties each for the match to finally be settled. 

In this podcast we look at which players will have given Marco Silva a selection headache, and a couple who probably won't. We also review the performance of Rodrigo Muniz, with the young Brazilian showing us real glimpses of promise, even if it was ultimately a frustrating night for him.

We then discuss Alfie Mawson, who Peter caught up with after the match. His return to fitness has been one of the real positives this season, and we ask if he might be in contention for a starting berth at centre-back.

Finally, we preview the trip to Bristol City on Saturday. The home side haven't won a league game since the end of January, I think we can all see where this may head...

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What a f**king frustrating match... The Championship can be a cruel mistress at times, and on Saturday it just wasn't our day. A superbly taken Ejaria brace gave Reading a 2-1 smash-and-grab victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, blowing HMS Piss the League slightly (and hopefully temporarily) off course.

Fulham started well, looking lively and creating chances. However, it was our inability to take those chances that ultimately cost us. Rodrigo Muniz's first Fulham goal offered a consolation to the home supporters, on what was otherwise a pretty grim September Saturday at Craven Cottage. 

Coops, JK, AF and Dan break down Fulham's performance, discuss our best attacking options, answer your questions and briefly look ahead to our Carabao Cup tie against Leeds on Tuesday night.

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