Here are a selection of news articles posted on Fulhamweb on this day in the past:
17/08/2001
Van der Sar up for Van NistelrooyWhen Edwin van der Sar was given the task
of keeping out England's finest on Wednesday night, his role turned out
to be mostly that of a spectator
17/08/2001
Man Utd v Fulham - PreviewJean Tigana could not have asked for
a sterner test on Fulham's Premiership debut than a trip to runaway
2000-01 champions Manchester United.<
17/08/2002
Fulham 4 Bolton1 - Match ReportFulham eased to victory over Bolton Wanderers with five goals, three penalties and the first goal of the 2002/03 Premiership being the highlights from Loftus Road.
17/08/2003
Fulham 3 Boro 2 - Post Match ReactionA jubilant Chris Coleman toasted Fulham's opening-day success against Middlesbrough - and then warned his team they must keep demonstrating their `Crazy Gang' spirit.
17/08/2004
Knight for EnglandChris Coleman today insisted that Zat Knight is close to an international call-up
17/08/2005
Its not my fault - Marlet goingFulham striker Steve Marlet is hoping to get his career back on track in Germany, where he is set to sign for Bundesliga side Wolfsburg on a free transfer