Football club. Formed as Fulham St Andrew's Church Sunday School F.C. by worshippers in the church at Star Road, West Kensington. The club which plays at Craven Cottage in Fulham has spent twenty-four seasons in English football's top division. Notable players have included Johnny Haynes, George Cohen, Bobby Robson, Rodney Marsh and Alan Mullery.
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Fulham Football Club
Fulham 2000 To commemorate the significant contribution to the restoration of...
{Around plinth of statue:} Johnny Haynes 2005, 'The Maestro' captain of Engla...
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Professional boxer from Canning Town who worked in the Royal Docks.
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