Billy the Badger better than Captain Canary though perhaps not a Giant Aviva Beaver...

The Fulham mascot is Billy the Badger who was the winning design sent in by Kyle Jackson after an online competition by the club. Billy the Badger wears the number 79 Fulham shirt, in reference to the club's year of founding (1879).

Controversy first surrounded Billy when he tried to cheer up Chelsea manager Avram Grant during a home match in front of the television cameras.

Billy was seen on television being sent off during the home game against Aston Villa on Sunday 3 February 2008, for breakdancing in the corner of the pitch after the referee had commenced the game. Billy blamed his badger hearing and eyesight for the incident, and apologised to referee Chris Foy.

On 11 March 2009, Billy walked across the goal during a match although it was not spotted by the referee.

Posted By: Dandy Highburyman, Aug 14, 10:04:19