SAHA FACES FROSTY RECEPTION

Last updated : 27 February 2004 By Editor
Louis Saha is under no illusions as to what to expect at
Loftus Road tomorrow:

"I don't think I will get a good reaction. I don't expect
anything from them and it could be very tough. It will be
very strange to go back to Fulham. I know some of the fans
understood what happened but a lot were disappointed that I
left.

"I made the move because it was to a bigger club and I
wanted to become a better player. I always tried my best for
Fulham but I am not sure everybody saw it that way. It could
be a big game for me tomorrow but I will just have to
concentrate on trying to get a win because we need to keep
the pressure on Arsenal."

His former team mate Luis Boa Morte has appealed to
supporters to be understanding:

"I would be really sad if he was booed, but I admit that is
probably what will happen. I understand they are upset
because he was our main guy for scoring goals and nobody
wanted to lose him.

"Fans never want their best player to leave, and I
understand that. But they have to understand what it is like
for a player when a chance like that comes along. A lot of
things were said about Louis, but I am really happy for him
and really pleased that things are working out well. I wish
him all the best, and that goes for all the players at
Fulham."

One man who won’t be able to ‘welcome’ Saha to Fulham is
Chris Coleman who will still be in hospital with his mystery
illness.