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It's not often that
Alex Ferguson gets to share the same stadium as me. But he did so today at Craven Cottage, where I ventured in the midst of a London work trip to watch the pride of
Fulham ease to a
5-1 pre-season victory against top German side
Werder Bremen. The
Bundesliga team struck first and looked well in control during an uneven first half. But after the break the floodgates opened for the West London side, with chants of '
Bobby Zamora for England" apparently reaching Three Lions' boss
Fabio Capello's ears. I'm not much concerned with the fate of Ingerland, but I'm certainly glad for Bobby. I remember him back in his
Brighton & Hove Albion days, and since then he has worked his way up the football pyramid with a considerable amount of hard work and application. He deserves the limelight.
This afternoon, as crashing rain gradually gave way to some bursts of sunshine before the grey set in again,
Zoltan Gera scored an elegant second-half hat-trick while
Mark Hughes' new charges came from behind in an impressive, if not over-taxing display. It was Zamora who had evened things up eight minutes after the restart, however, and he added to his credit rating with some fine one-touch assists. Fergie had come to watch
Mesut Ozil, by the way. He never really shone for Bremen, but
Claudio Pizarro's opener was stunning.
Stars in the afternoon, that's what you want to see. Especially if your main diet is the Scottish second division. Nice programme, too - if a little 'corporate'. As for that nearby pub sign; well it spells out just how friendly it is down by the River Thames... unless you're on the receiving end of a five goal humbling, that is.
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