Fulham Captain Danny Murphy reflected on an incredible journey to the Final of the UEFA Europa League on Tuesday evening before praising the Club's supporters for their incredible show of support throughout the Club's European campaign.
“The situation this year with Fulham has been remarkable in many ways," Murphy explained. "As far as we’re concerned, to write our names in the history books of the Club, and what we’ve achieved already, has been special.
"To go that one step further and win it would stay with us, and everybody involved with the Club, forever. The supporters could look back in years to come on a wonderful achievement.
“It’s because of the supporters we’re here and we do it for them. You play football for the Manager, the Club and the supporters.
“The biggest compliment I can pay to the supporters is on a difficult journey to Hamburg in the Semi Final, they still managed to get here and fill the allocation, despite the difficulties.
“That said so much and they’ve been there by our side throughout. They’ve been unbelievable. The elation I saw at the Cottage in the Semi Final is something that will live with me for a long time."
Murphy has enjoyed a memorable few years at the Cottage and the former England international will clearly be busting with pride when he leads the Whites out in Hamburg on Wednesday night.
I’ll be very proud," admitted Murphy. “It’s been a fantastic couple of years for myself and the Club. I’ll be proud but focused as we have the desire and hunger to win this trophy. We’ve not come here to make up the numbers.”