Fulham's recent run of form has got the players thinking about a place
in Europe, says defender Steve Finnan.
"There's a growing sense that perhaps we're capable of aiming beyond
our original targets for the season," the Irish international said.
"The boss said in the summer that he thought we'd finish between
eighth and 12th, but there's a consensus now that with a bit of luck we
could finish higher.
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Fulham defender Steve Finnan dreaming of
Europe
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"The big challenge for us now is to start converting draws into
victories. If we could have held the lead at Sunderland then a Fulham
victory wouldn't have been a steal and we'd be higher in the table."
Before the Cottagers continue with their Premiership quest, they have
to travel to York in the FA Cup for a game between the haves and have-nots.
"We're on a hiding to nothing," Finnan said. "We're in
the top half of the Premiership and they're one from bottom of the Third
Division and if we lose, it will be one of those games for ever replayed
on TV.
"York are in all sorts of financial difficulties at the moment and
I've no doubt that the uncertainty surrounding the club's future will
only increase their motivation."
And despite playing for one of the richest clubs in the country, Finnan
still feels for the plight of the Minstermen.
He added: "Money hasn't been a problem for Fulham since the chairman
got involved. We've had money to spend on new players and it looks like
the plans for a new stadium will go ahead.
"But we shouldn't forget players and clubs at the other end of the
scale. Football isn't just about the Premiership."