Riverside Royalty
February 1972
In 1967, while still a top flight club, the Fulham board took the decision to build a stand along the river side of the ground. On 29th February 1972 it was opened with the Club in the Second Division. Benfica and the great Eusebio came to mark its opening and lost 3-2 with goals from Steve Earle, Roger Cross and an own goal from Coelhio..
New Badge: 1972
August 1972
A fifth change and the sixth badge in Fulham's history is introduced in the summer of 1972, as a retro and simplistic design is implemented onto the Fulham shirt..
Taking Stock
May 1972
Alec Stock, a former army major, arrived to take control after Dodgin was sacked in May and his record was impressive. The Club won between 40 and 44 points in his four seasons in charge and finished the seasons between 9th and 13th. He would, though, lead us to one of our greatest ever occasions in 1975..
Barrett's Run Ends
November 1972
Les Barrett’s club record run of 168 consecutive appearances came to an end when injury ruled him out of our goalless draw at home to Portsmouth..
Les Strong Makes First Appearance For Fulham
September 1972
Club legend Les Strong made his debut for the Club in a 1-1 draw with Leyton Orient..
Mullery Re-Signs
March 1972
Alan Mullery (right) re-signed for Fulham on loan to help the Whites avoid relegation from Division Two. He signed permanently in the summer – the third time he had signed for the Club..