This week, Fulham head coach Marco Silva sat down with the club’s official Fulham Fix podcast for a wide-ranging and fun conversation that fans won’t want to miss.
Coming off the back of a strong Premier League campaign and multiple club records under his belt, Silva took a rare break from touchline intensity to open up about life behind the scenes—his footballing philosophy, how he manages egos, and why he sometimes joins in training games (yes, really). It was a warm, engaging hour that painted the picture of a manager deeply invested in Fulham’s identity and future.
The interview begins with hosts Felix White and Ivan Berry rattling off a list of Silva’s achievements so far—from Fulham’s first league title in 21 years to their first win at Stamford Bridge in 45. Silva, usually all business, cracked a smile and admitted: “If you asked me in July 2021 if I’d take this, I’d sign straight away.”
But he was quick to point out that he doesn’t dwell on success, laying out the ambition that’s fuelled Fulham’s evolution from relegation battlers to serious contenders for European qualification.
“My mindset is straight away to think, ‘OK, let’s go for more.”
Silva also reflected on how low morale was when he arrived—and how crucial it was to build something sustainable, not just on the pitch, but in the stands. “Everybody was down,” he said of Fulham’s post-relegation state. “But it was a good moment for us to meet.” What followed, he said, wasn’t just a promotion—it was a re-connection between the team and its supporters, driven by an exciting brand of football that fans could believe in.
There were plenty of light-hearted moments, too. Asked why he always walks out onto the pitch slightly after the players, Silva said it wasn’t superstition—just routine. “I let them go first. Then I make my entrance.” And when the subject of Alex Iwobi’s impromptu five-a-side games came up, Silva raised an eyebrow.
“No, I didn’t know. It’s not a good thing… but I like when they’re honest.”
The conversation also gave insight into his man-management style. He spoke of his trust in players like Andreas Pereira and Bobby De Cordova-Reid—players who might not grab headlines, but who do vital, often invisible work. “You can’t let the players get feedback just from the stands—or from Twitter,” he said. “Sometimes they need to hear it from me.”
While Silva praised the club’s rise in stature—“Most teams now come to Craven Cottage with respect,” he said—he made it clear that the work isn’t done. He sees Fulham as a club still climbing. “The best achievement is still to come. You have to work really hard to achieve it.”
For supporters wondering what makes this Fulham side tick—or what keeps their manager ticking—this episode of Fulham Fix is a fascinating watch. Insightful, amusing, and occasionally touching, it’s a timely reminder of just how far the club has come—and how much further Marco Silva still wants to take it.
Watch the full interview on Fulham Fix, Fulham FC’s official podcast.
