Fulham fans were paid tribute to by Leicester City boss Micky Adams for
his rousing welcome back to Craven Cottage in the club's last game at the
famous stadium before its redevelopment.
Adams returned five years after being sacked as Fulham manager and his
defensive Leicester team ruined West London's celebratory goodbye to their
105-year home by battling out a dull goalless draw.
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Ex-Fulham manager Adams
was given a standing ovation for his services to the club when he
emerged with his Leicester team before kick-off.
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Leicester gatecrashed the send-off with a dogged display in a niggly
game, but Adams admitted he was delighted with his return.
He said: "We were well aware of the carnival atmosphere but if a
cake was being presented we wanted to blow out the candles.
"I can only apologise to the fans that it wasn't the most entertaining
game in the world. They gave me a great reception and it was more than
I expected.
"This is a special place for me and I had a special rapport with
them, so I thank them for their welcome."
Adams was given a standing ovation for his services to the club when
he emerged with his Leicester team before kick-off.
I'm glad the Fulham fans are reaping the rewards of sticking with the club
through the dark days. "I think the fans stay with you providing they
see effort from the players and some decent football. If I don't do the
job here that's when the fans will turn against me."
(Ed: Splitting the points with The Foxes also meant that The Foxes avoid
having the least number of points of any team relegated from the Premiership.)