Dempsey: Victories will come
The United States international was one of the standout performer's in Thursday's night's 1-1 draw with FC Twente in Europa League Group K. Andrew Johnson handed the Cottagers a first-half lead, before an unfortunate own goal by goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer forced the sides to share the spoils. Martin Jol admitted he is becoming concerned by Fulham's inability to eke out wins - Thursday night's draw was their third in four home games - but Dempsey believes the tide will soon turn in their favour. "Every game is going to be tough, especially away from home," he said. "You've just got to keep going and I think eventually it will start to fall for us. "If things keep going they way they are going, we're going to start getting wins. "No matter who we play we're going to try and get a result. "We need results now, especially with where we are in the table. "We're going to go out there, try and do our best to get as many points as we can." Fulham's performance on Thursday belied their poor Premier League showings as they passed neatly and created a plethora of chances. While they only managed to convert one of those opportunities, Dempsey believes his team-mates can take encouragement from their creative performance into Sunday's clash against Manchester City. "The good thing is we're creating chances," he said. "Eventually they are going to fall for us. "We did take the lead, going one up. You'd think we would be able to see that out but we weren't able to. "But we are creating chances so it is just a matter of time until they start falling for us. I'm not too worried." The Texan also quashed concerns that the players may struggle juggling European football on a Thursday and Premier League matches three days later. "You want to play in as many games as you can to make the most of your career," he said. "It is great to be part of this competition, the Europa League, and it is great to be in the Premier League. "You've just got to keep pushing, start getting results and hopefully some wins." Fulham and Twente come head-to-head again on December 1 and winger Ola John believes the Dutch side can triumph on home soil. "It was a game with opportunities for Fulham and our team," he said. "I think 1-1 is a fair result. "[From what I have seen], I think we can beat them in Holland. "In the first half they pressed us very well, with the midfield and in particular [Danny] Murphy. "In the last 20 minutes of the second half we could have taken another goal but it didn't happen." Thursday night was a special match for John, who visited Craven Cottage on several occasions when brother Collins John played for the club. "It is fun to be back," he said. "For years I was coming here watching the games and it is just funny to be back now. "I was just watching the games but now I am playing on the pitch. "[Collins] phoned me and asked me 'how was Fulham?' and I said it was still the same. I just tried to play my game and be myself. "It's good for me because it is a new step to play an English side at this old club, Fulham, so it's nice."