Fulham have confirmed that they will play their home games at Loftus Road for another season. They vacated Craven Cottage for this campaign as part of their plans to build a new stadium on the site.
However, the initial scheme was scrapped because it was not deemed financially viable, although the club insist they are still looking at ways to return to their home on the banks of the Thames.
The club are also intent on negotiating with Chelsea to share Stamford Bridge if they are unable to go back to the Cottage. The decision to stay at Loftus Road - which has reportedly cost the club £1million this season - comes despite poor attendances. Fulham have been unable to sell out the ground which has a capacity of just 18,500.
The plans to build on Craven Cottage were binned by the club when the proposed cost rose from £70million to around £100million. However, with a move to Stamford Bridge hampered by planning difficulties, Fulham have revived their plan, albeit on a smaller budget.
Filed by Johnny Proby
