Proud of Pahang but craving a Fulham 'escape'

Fulham owner Shahid Khan left Craven Cottage early, hoping that it would bring good luck for his team, only to see them blow a two-goal lead against Hull City Tigers. Here in Malaysia, ex-Cottagers defender Zesh Rehman watched the agonising collapse on Astro SuperSport as the game finished in a frustrating 2-2 draw.

Rehman, who spent more than a decade at the London club, now plays for Pahang in the Malaysian Super League. He is crossing all his fingers and toes in the hope that Fulham will avoid dropping into the second tier of English football for the first time since 2001.