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Stockdale reveals how Magath inspired Fulham to victory

Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale has revealed how manager Felix Magath inspired the players to victory over Newcastle United.

Stockdale says the German has gone to work on hearts and minds as well as bodies.

"The manager didn't need to say too much before the game," said Stockdale. "We had pictures of fans on the dressing room walls to remind us what we're fighting for.

"You don't walk into a changing room every day and see pictures of fans staring down, but they all wear the badge with pride and we know how much Fulham means to them.

"It's not just the badge on the front of the shirt we're playing for at the moment - it's the badge on the arm which says 'Premier League'."

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