Fulham capped off their Premier League campaign with a definitive 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on May 24, 2026. The win provided a perfect send-off for the home fans, wrapping up a season of solid mid-table stability. While the squad celebrated finishing on a high note, football pundits have already begun looking back at the individual veterans who have anchored the club's top-flight presence in recent years.
On the latest episode of The Rest Is Football, host Gary Lineker singled out former Fulham winger Willian while discussing the league's most prolific Brazilian players. Lineker praised the veteran's consistency and longevity, calling him "one of those absolutely solid pros th- that you can understand why he's made so many appearances in the Premier League for what he gave Chelsea, Arsenal, Fulham." The appreciation highlights the club's recent knack for getting elite mileage out of experienced stars.
As the transfer window approaches, the conversation around Craven Cottage will inevitably shift from celebrating past stability to planning the future. Replacing that level of reliability in the starting eleven will be the chief task for the front office if they hope to replicate this season's success.