
He makes you feel like you can fly: The secrets of Marco Silva's success as the hottest managerial property in the top flight - and how he led Fulham to the brink of Europe
Daily MailIn the away changing room at Stamford Bridge before Thursday’s historic victory, Marco Silva told his players that it was ‘too long’ since Fulham fans had seen their team win at Chelsea in the top flight. The Portuguese led them to the Championship title in 2021-22, before guiding the club to two midtable top flight finishes It was June 2021 when Silva had his bags packed and was ready to go to Fenerbahce for a new challenge but Shahid Khan, Fulham’s billionaire American owner, got in touch and shortly after, Silva was meeting him on his superyacht ‘Kismet’. As one Fulham source says, ‘He is a bloody good coach who prides himself on making players better.’ Of the 21 players signed since promotion, 15 have Premier League experience including names like Alex Iwobi, Issa Diop, Timothy Castagne, Emile Smith Rowe and Joachim Andersen. The atmosphere and camaraderie within the Fulham squad is described as ‘incredible’ Silva's praise for Harry Wilson went viral after the winger's match-winning display vs Brentford In the aftermath of their dramatic win against Brentford last month, Fulham posted a snip of Silva’s speech on social media.
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Marco Silva details how ‘almost unstoppable’ Adama Traore inspired Fulham win
The Independent
Fulham reject £18m bid from Palmeiras for Andreas Pereira with midfielder open to staying in west London
Daily Mail
Fulham eyeing surprise swoop for Brighton star Evan Ferguson
The Independent
We are going to push ourselves – Marco Silva wants even more from Fulham
Hindustan Times
We are going to push ourselves – Marco Silva wants even more from Fulham
The Independent
Fulham 3-1 Brighton: Alex Iwobi nets brace to fire Marco Silva's side up to sixth in the Premier League... just a point behind fifth-placed Seagulls
Daily Mail
Marco Silva reveals he wanted to substitute MORE than the three Fulham players he hauled off after just 31 minutes of their 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest
Daily Mail
Marco Silva says Fulham were worthy of their Old Trafford win
The Independent
Marco Silva rues missed chances and calls for Fulham to be more clinical
The Independent
Marco Silva using Carabao Cup exit at Crawley last term as motivation for Fulham
The Independent
Marco Silva lauds ‘top professional’ Bobby De Cordova-Reid after Fulham win
The Independent
Watch out Unai Emery, Marco Silva is emerging as manager of the year contender
The Telegraph
5-5-3-3. Not a formation, but Fulham’s latest goals tallies. What happened?
New York Times
Marco Silva hails ‘brilliant performance’ from Fulham in West Ham romp
The Independent
Rodrigo Muniz gives Marco Silva a selection headache with Fulham cup display
The Independent
Marco Silva knows Fulham need to start taking their chances
The Independent
Marco Silva talks up Fulham matchwinner Carlos Vinicius
The Independent
Fulham’s transfer window: Mitrovic gone and Palhinha almost followed – will Silva extend stay?
New York Times
David Silva retires: The ex-Man City star walks away from football as one of Spanish football's best ever players... and yet still hasn't received the credit he deserves
Daily Mail
Marco Silva commits to Fulham after reported Saudi offer
The Hindu
Marco Silva REJECTS mega £40m two-year offer from Al-Ahli to stay on as Fulham boss next season
Daily Mail
Fulham boss Marco Silva 'is believed to be considering a big-money move to Al-Hilal'
Daily Mail
Fulham’s Andreas Pereira joins Tim Ream in being ruled out for rest of season
The Independent
Fulham ends poor run with 3-1 win at Everton in EPL
Associated Press
Marco Silva accepts Fulham have to learn to cope without Aleksandar Mitrovic
The Independent
Fulham: Marco Silva needed restraint rather than ridicule amid FA Cup meltdown
The Independent
FA Cup: Fulham beat Sunderland to reach last 16
Firstpost
Fulham looking at alternatives options in case their move for Arsenal's Cedric Soares falls through
Daily Mail
Marco Silva dedicates Fulham’s win at Palace to George Cohen after ‘sad week’
The Independent
Marco Silva hopes Fulham players come back from World Cup in ideal condition
The Independent
Lesson learned! Fulham's focused approach to recruitment is paying dividends in the Premier League
Daily Mail
The joy of Fulham: They’re fun, fearless and so much better than you think
New York Times
Marco Silva hails Fulham’s ‘unbelievable’ striker Aleksandar Mitrovic
The Independent
Marco Silva rues Arsenal's two 'lucky' goals and claims Fulham 'deserve to get something more'
Daily Mail
Marco Silva still demanding more from Fulham despite unbeaten start to season
The Independent
Manchester United outcast Andreas Pereira agrees to join Fulham after the clubs agree a £10m deal
Daily Mail
Fulham have £10m offer accepted for Manchester United’s Andreas Pereira
New York Times
Silva unhappy with Fulham’s progress in transfer market so far
New York Times
Liverpool still expected to sign Fabio Carvalho from Fulham in the summer
Daily Mail
Liverpool run out of time to sign Fulham wonderkid Fabio Carvalho
Daily Mail
Liverpool are negotiating a £5m move for Fulham star attacking midfielder Fabio Carvalho
Daily Mail
Liverpool show interest in Fulham starlet Fabio Carvalho as Reds compile glowing scouting reports
Daily Mail
Alfie Mawson: ‘I’m ready when Marco wants me. I feel like I’ve got a role at Fulham’
New York Times
Fulham agree to loan Everton and Valencia target Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa to Napoli
Daily Mail
Fulham Name Marco Silva as New Head Coach on Three-year Deal
News 18
EFL Championship: Fulham appoint former Watford, Everton boss Marco Silva as new manager
Firstpost
Fulham appoint former Everton boss Marco Silva as new head coach
The Independent
Scott Parker reveals his plan to keep Fulham up after difficult start to Premier League return
Daily Mail
'We Spent on the Future: Fulham Director Tony Khan Believes Club Reaping Benefit of Squad Investment
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