Interesting signing. A young keeper, must mean one of Schwarz/Stockers is out. Bent in isn't too bad although can't say these are priority signings.
I'll add one the Mr Fulham posted on Twitter a few days back: http://www.ligainsider.de/alexander-madlung_353/bild-vor-wechsel-zu-fulham-56908/ (http://www.ligainsider.de/alexander-madlung_353/bild-vor-wechsel-zu-fulham-56908/)
Alexander Madlung. He is set to watch us play vs. Southampton on Wednesday. Another one from our European adventure a while back.
Has Jol actually said anything about Bent? Any indicator that he wants to sign him?
We need to make sure we win these two Christmas fixtures so we're in a better position to attract players in January.
Why should we be interested in Bent, at some mammoth inflated fee, when striker is Berbatov's best position (supported by Ruiz)? Jol has already warned Fulham supporters not to have high expectations about the January transfer window....
Quote from: BishopsParkFantastic on December 23, 2012, 01:01:19 AM
Why should we be interested in Bent, at some mammoth inflated fee, when striker is Berbatov's best position (supported by Ruiz)? Jol has already warned Fulham supporters not to have high expectations about the January transfer window....
He won't tell us to have high expectations and that we are going to buy buy buy because that'll just raise the price for players. Also if things don't work in our favour then he'd rather lower expectations now than have to lower them later.
Quote from: TWFL on December 23, 2012, 01:06:54 AM
Quote from: BishopsParkFantastic on December 23, 2012, 01:01:19 AM
Why should we be interested in Bent, at some mammoth inflated fee, when striker is Berbatov's best position (supported by Ruiz)? Jol has already warned Fulham supporters not to have high expectations about the January transfer window....
He won't tell us to have high expectations and that we are going to buy buy buy because that'll just raise the price for players. Also if things don't work in our favour then he'd rather lower expectations now than have to lower them later.
Jol knows how little money he is going to be given to spend. Jol knows that it may be difficult to attract high calibre players to a struggling team. Jol knows that players may be put off by the contracts we are offering them. Still, there must be other players like Tavares out there to choose from?
I gotta say that Bent is really exciting
Strengthening midfield is about all that's necessary in my opinion but it's crucial.
We need muscle, pace and leadership there to stop opponents dominating midfield. I've no idea who but without that we're f****d.
Everything else can wait. The defence improves with more protection and the forwards likewise with some service.
Then the spirit and confidence improves.
If we get strikers from teams struggling to score gaols why should they do any better for us. We have already signed one of those from Wigan which proves the point.
Sergi Reberto from barca b, talksport has linked us with him so has spanish newspapers
I wouldn't be disappointed with Wigan's keeper & striker, Kone.
As always we are linked with everyone and his brother. In general signings turn out to be individuals that no-one has heard,so I will believe when I see it.
Quote from: TWFL on December 23, 2012, 01:06:54 AM
He won't tell us to have high expectations and that we are going to buy buy buy because that'll just raise the price for players. Also if things don't work in our favour then he'd rather lower expectations now than have to lower them later.
Mmmmmm... that's all a bit contrived isn't it?
John Chapman @BelgoFoot
RT @svenclaes: @BelgoFoot Sinan Bolat is talking with Fulham about a new contract. Standard and Fulham have already come to agreement. #FFC
Ah yes the one position we have cover for and yet again we could sign a keeper.
Am I the only one who saw us linked with Yohan Gourcuff in the last couple of weeks?
I didn't mention it here because I was sure one of you folks would've seen it as well. I'm guessing since it didn't get mentioned here, it's not worth worrying about. Or is it?
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on December 23, 2012, 12:48:29 PM
Am I the only one who saw us linked with Yohan Gourcuff in the last couple of weeks?
I didn't mention it here because I was sure one of you folks would've seen it as well. I'm guessing since it didn't get mentioned here, it's not worth worrying about. Or is it?
he's the sort of midfielder we need but I think he's a bit injury prone so he's also not the sort of midfielder we need. Quality player though.
BILD saying that Alex Madlung has agreed to move to fulham and is talking with them about the contract. Fits the Jol principle of "we'l' buy unhappy players who want to move."
Strengthening midfield is about all that's necessary in my opinion but it's crucial.
We need muscle, pace and leadership there to stop opponents dominating midfield. I've no idea who but without that we're f****d.
Everything else can wait. The defence improves with more protection and the forwards likewise with some service.
Then the spirit and confidence improves.
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The clearest articulation of what I've been feeling for a while.
At the text size I need these days I can't see the name of the person posting without scrolling right on the iphone. No surprise when I discovered it was Tony Gilroy.
Lets raid Spurs and capture Sigurdsson!
Jack Butland
Simon Kjaer
Aaron Ramsey
Barry Bannan
Gylfi Sigurdsson
Gary Hooper
xmascheer1
Quote from: Fernhurst on December 23, 2012, 01:07:08 PM
Strengthening midfield is about all that's necessary in my opinion but it's crucial.
We need muscle, pace and leadership there to stop opponents dominating midfield. I've no idea who but without that we're f****d.
Everything else can wait. The defence improves with more protection and the forwards likewise with some service.
Then the spirit and confidence improves.
The clearest articulation of what I've been feeling for a while.
At the text size I need these days I can't see the name of the person posting without scrolling right on the iphone. No surprise when I discovered it was Tony Gilroy.
Lets raid Spurs and capture Sigurdsson!
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Would love for that to happen! I wanted him when he'd decided to move on from Reading (believe that's right).
We wouldn't pay his wage demands though I'd bet.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on December 23, 2012, 12:48:29 PM
Am I the only one who saw us linked with Yohan Gourcuff in the last couple of weeks?
I didn't mention it here because I was sure one of you folks would've seen it as well. I'm guessing since it didn't get mentioned here, it's not worth worrying about. Or is it?
Gourcuff would be an unbelievable signing, injury prone or not! He has such quality and would be what we need to link up with the likes of ruiz and berbatov as our current crop seem off the pace and not on the same wavelength as these two!
Also douglas from FC Twente would be a nice signing, he is young and would add some much needed aggression into our defence
Quote from: Flupp on December 23, 2012, 01:42:26 PM
Jack Butland
Simon Kjaer
Aaron Ramsey
Barry Bannan
Gylfi Sigurdsson
Gary Hooper
xmascheer1
Didn't Ramsey just sign a new long term extension? Would be more than happy with any of the rest, although I'd prefer Samaras over Hooper if we're to raid Celtic.
So, we was/are linked with Chadli and this is what he is capable of:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0VXpBik9OA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0VXpBik9OA)
that was on Friday night.
We have missed the boat on Chadli now unfortunately. He is destined for better teams.
On his way ? Centre back with Wolfsburg.
And Sinan Bolat, GK, apparently for 800,000.
30 years of age, played 4 games for a toatl of 33 minutes this season
I am totally underwhelmed
What about Chris David, wasn't he the one that didn't get finalized in time during the summer? It was reported that he had transferred, and then it was stated that the paper work didn't get received in time.
Also what about Chadli, wasn't he in a similar boat? The problem being that the contract negotiations ran out of time?
I do remember Jol stating that they ran out of time bringing in a "couple" of players.
There was two other creative midfielders that I tend to remember seeing us linked with over the past couple of weeks.
Quote from: alexbishop on December 23, 2012, 04:50:11 PM
We have missed the boat on Chadli now unfortunately. He is destined for better teams.
Have we?
I'm not sure that we have missed the boat.
He was one of the two players that we ran out of time at the end of the last transfer season. Jol may have a good relationship with him, and it may come up to agreeing on his contract.
Cover, well better than Senderos anyway. Makes me think Brede will sign an extension and if we're going to go all out I. A defender it'll be next summer.
Quote from: CH FFC on December 23, 2012, 05:46:07 PM
Quote from: alexbishop on December 23, 2012, 04:50:11 PM
We have missed the boat on Chadli now unfortunately. He is destined for better teams.
Have we?
I'm not sure that we have missed the boat.
He was one of the two players that we ran out of time at the end of the last transfer season. Jol may have a good relationship with him, and it may come up to agreeing on his contract.
There was an interview with him where he said he was close to signing for Fulham but now has his sights set on a team higher up the table...think it was in a thread white noise posted a while back
Anybody is better than Senderos! So a step in the right direction regardless of his age.
Those of who with good memories will rmember it was HIM that scored for Wolfsburg in the last minute of the 09/10 quarter final, that gave us some very stressful moments for the return leg
Some transfer news really picking up speed across twitter...
McDonald Mariga - Kenyan CM from Inter - Joining on Loan with a view to a permanent move...
http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fulham-preparing-to-sign-mariga (http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fulham-preparing-to-sign-mariga) - also loads of ITK Agents commenting on this saying it has sustance
Alexander Madlung - Deal done and will be confirmed as a free signing on 3rd Jan - Again all over Twitter
Skybet have slashed Darren Bents odds to join Fulham down from 3/1 to 9/4 on, maybe something to do with an interview with Lambert after the Chelsea game?
on loan to view to a full time deal ? bring a bit of English back to the cottage? could quite possibly bring in Sinclair as he is young, bring quality to the middle with Diarra and isn't getting first team football at Man City maybe this guy could become a Fulham legend if he joined? stayed long enough and did well with us?
Didn't City pay in excess of £10 million for Sinclair? Can't see them selling for less - even if they don't want him.
Quote from: Mr Fulham on December 23, 2012, 11:23:18 AM
Normally that's my thread.....but as it's you Will, I'll accept that. xmascheer1
How cliquey...
Quote from: DiegoFulham on December 23, 2012, 07:46:52 PM
on loan to view to a full time deal ? bring a bit of English back to the cottage? could quite possibly bring in Sinclair as he is young, bring quality to the middle with Diarra and isn't getting first team football at Man City maybe this guy could become a Fulham legend if he joined? stayed long enough and did well with us?
I think City will keep him to ensure they have him for their home grown players quota for european competitions, sad but true. Same applies for Rodwell. Waste of talent.
Apparently we've signed Bolat for 800000 and it's basically a done deal - happy we've got a keeper, but is he any good?
:clap_hands: :yay: 098.gif
Oh wait. A keeper? Are we going to field a team of them. We have enough.
Apparently he is injured - of course I don't know if he has the FFC standard hamstring injury on top of his cruciate ligament problems.
Quote from: cebu on December 24, 2012, 12:22:41 AM
Apparently he is injured - of course I don't know if he has the FFC standard hamstring injury on top of his cruciate ligament problems.
Cruciate ligament. He's recoving from the injury, we paid his medical bill hence the low fee. Not a bad goalkeeper apparently, very versatile..
Quote from: supersimmo123 on December 23, 2012, 06:57:41 PM
Some transfer news really picking up speed across twitter...
McDonald Mariga - Kenyan CM from Inter - Joining on Loan with a view to a permanent move...
http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fulham-preparing-to-sign-mariga (http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fulham-preparing-to-sign-mariga) - also loads of ITK Agents commenting on this saying it has sustance
Alexander Madlung - Deal done and will be confirmed as a free signing on 3rd Jan - Again all over Twitter
Skybet have slashed Darren Bents odds to join Fulham down from 3/1 to 9/4 on, maybe something to do with an interview with Lambert after the Chelsea game?
Hardly slashed? 3/1 to 9/4 is half a point. Wouuld be pleased to see the signing nonetheless.
Quote from: Tomo on December 24, 2012, 12:46:28 AM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on December 23, 2012, 06:57:41 PM
Some transfer news really picking up speed across twitter...
McDonald Mariga - Kenyan CM from Inter - Joining on Loan with a view to a permanent move...
http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fulham-preparing-to-sign-mariga (http://www.futaa.com/football/article/fulham-preparing-to-sign-mariga) - also loads of ITK Agents commenting on this saying it has sustance
Alexander Madlung - Deal done and will be confirmed as a free signing on 3rd Jan - Again all over Twitter
Skybet have slashed Darren Bents odds to join Fulham down from 3/1 to 9/4 on, maybe something to do with an interview with Lambert after the Chelsea game?
Hardly slashed? 3/1 to 9/4 is half a point. Wouuld be pleased to see the signing nonetheless.
He said 9/4 on. They must have that on good authority as that is a very short price for a transfer.
I understand Somogyi [or whatever] is trying to decide whether to change his name to Lee Cook or Jari Litmanen.
Lambert hates him; Benteke is better. But a cut price deal in early January?
unless he can play decent midfield , we don't need him.
Benteke is better? They play the striking role completely different and Bent is a proven premier league goalscorer whereas Benteke's played in the league like half a season. But I do think we need someone like that, Rodallega seems to be horribly inconsistent and too easily bullied out of games/goes missing for instance the QPR game.
If Ruiz is injured, I'd rather Berbatov playing off Bent than Berbatov off Rodallege.
Saying that, we don't need him - AT ALL
Be a huge waste of money. He's one of the ultimate 'goals are overrated' players.
I'm sorry but I think Darren Bent is a class player and would actually do really well for us but on the other hand do we really need him? probably not no.
Quote from: Walsh on December 24, 2012, 02:18:37 PM
I'm sorry but I think Darren Bent is a class player and would actually do really well for us but on the other hand do we really need him? probably not no.
I think that's most people's views.
Quote from: EJL on December 24, 2012, 02:28:15 PM
Quote from: Walsh on December 24, 2012, 02:18:37 PM
I'm sorry but I think Darren Bent is a class player and would actually do really well for us but on the other hand do we really need him? probably not no.
I think that's most people's views.
I can't see how a traditional out and out 10+ a season striker is a bad thing.
Bent seems to "hot up" when he first gets to a new home, like he did at Sunderland and Villa. Besides a creative central midfielder, another CB, he might be one of the key things we need to make it through the remainder of the season. I would think short term with him.....6 months with the option of one more year.
Benteke and Bent do play the same role, be it different or not - Benteke is the future for them.
My thinking is: if Petric goes at the end of the season (and the end of his contract) and suddenly we look a little thin up front (especially considering how inconsistent Rodders is) we might be looking for a cheap face to bring in. if we were to miss out on Bent this January because he leaves Villa for a cut price to go to a team competing with us for mid table positions, wont we look back on it and think "ah, damn, we missed out" ?
Saying this, the midfield is a much bigger and more current issue.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on December 24, 2012, 02:56:01 PM
Benteke and Bent do play the same role, be it different or not - Benteke is the future for them.
My thinking is: if Petric goes at the end of the season (and the end of his contract) and suddenly we look a little thin up front (especially considering how inconsistent Rodders is) we might be looking for a cheap face to bring in. if we were to miss out on Bent this January because he leaves Villa for a cut price to go to a team competing with us for mid table positions, wont we look back on it and think "ah, damn, we missed out" ?
I like your thinking. I'm more open to it now. For the right price, of course ;)
I would be disappointed if Bent as you say were to go to a competing mid table team in January and was able to rediscover his sunderland form, although I do agree the midfield and the defence should take highest priority in january. The thing is Rodallega's goal record at Wigan wasn't really that good (I believe it was 24 goals in 113 apps) so they knew what they were getting before they signed him, I kinda think they just signed him for the sake of it as he was on a free and to fill in the gaps left by Johnson and Zamora. His work rate which probably is his best asset was shown off against Newcastle although I personally think the QPR game summed him up as a player, Ineffective when put up against strong CB's.
Quote from: EJL on December 24, 2012, 02:08:40 PM
If Ruiz is injured, I'd rather Berbatov playing off Bent than Berbatov off Rodallege.
Saying that, we don't need him - AT ALL
I agree with you, we do NOT need Bent!
Why have so many people jumped on this Darren Bent train?
Why would we be looking for an overpriced, nearly 30 year old striker......who is hardly flexible and good at one style.
Quote from: FFC to the Max on December 24, 2012, 03:25:14 PM
I would be disappointed if Bent as you say were to go to a competing mid table team in January and was able to rediscover his sunderland form, although I do agree the midfield and the defence should take highest priority in january. The thing is Rodallega's goal record at Wigan wasn't really that good (I believe it was 24 goals in 113 apps) so they knew what they were getting before they signed him, I kinda think they just signed him for the sake of it as he was on a free and to fill in the gaps left by Johnson and Zamora. His work rate which probably is his best asset was shown off against Newcastle although I personally think the QPR game summed him up as a player, Ineffective when put up against strong CB's.
I do not agree with your opinion, and his goal record is skewed as he was usually not played as a striker.
Quote from: CH FFC on December 24, 2012, 03:45:20 PM
Quote from: EJL on December 24, 2012, 02:08:40 PM
If Ruiz is injured, I'd rather Berbatov playing off Bent than Berbatov off Rodallege.
Saying that, we don't need him - AT ALL
I agree with you, we do NOT need Bent!
Why have so many people jumped on this Darren Bent train?
Why would we be looking for an overpriced, nearly 30 year old striker......who is hardly flexible and good at one style.
Well, he's younger than most of our acquisitions ... but I do agree with you. He needs someone to do his running for him, he's vastly overrated and overpriced. He's also not a central midfielder.
how about a loan with a price agreed for the summer if he is immense? dont know why villa would go for that but maybe they want to be shot of him?
Bent is a quality player - However, if we're splashing the cash he's not the right man to splash it on.
Perfect foil for Berba you can not leave bent alone in th box we all know what he does if you do. Sign him up.
He's a proven goal scorer in the top flight.
People talk about him being lazy and a bit of a sulker but I think that has been at the clubs where he's been frozen out. The same applies to Berbatov.
From the oppositions point of view, Berbatov and Bent on the team sheet is a strike force to be reckoned with.
I think he is a far better striker on his day than Rodallega or Petric.
As long as we aren't financially violated for his transfer, he is well worth bringing in.
The priority is still an attacking playmaker though.
Quote from: CH FFC on December 24, 2012, 03:45:20 PM
Quote from: EJL on December 24, 2012, 02:08:40 PM
If Ruiz is injured, I'd rather Berbatov playing off Bent than Berbatov off Rodallege.
Saying that, we don't need him - AT ALL
I agree with you, we do NOT need Bent!
Why have so many people jumped on this Darren Bent train?
Why would we be looking for an overpriced, nearly 30 year old striker......who is hardly flexible and good at one style.
Who says we are?
I hate to say it but I do not have much faith in Rodellega and I feel sorry for Berba up there when there is no Ruiz.
We could always try doing a Manchester United and compensate for a weak defense with an immense front line...
I see we are strongly linked with bringing him in on a free? Maybe a player recommended by Reither & Dejagah? Surely not a partner for Hangeland? That would be terribly slow but Jol seems sure we are keeping Hangeland so a very strange deal indeed
I'd welcome bent with open arms. We've struggled for goals recently and we rely on berbatov and Ruiz to priced something different, Petric and rodalegga don't seem like they're going to get us many goals, or at least rodalegga doesn't and Petric won't work alongside berbatov so some pace upfront with proven goals record would be nice.
Hughes isn't that fast but his partnership with Hangeland had always been good up until this season, maybe he's a replacement for Senderos as a cover CB? hopefully he's realised what a liability that guy is.
If we had a more creative midfield 2 we could play Berbatov behind Bent every time Ruiz breaks down
hope not past it, he was good a few years ago, but has suffered badly in the last 2 years. probably better than senderos just
Mariga & Boateng would they solve the midfield problems?
As Jol said he will take players who are struggling at there clubs
Strong links
Bolat
Madlung
Mariga
Boateng
Bent
If he's free we can't go wrong. Boost the numbers if nothing more.
Wouldn't say no but not a priority for me. Rodders, Berba and Petric can all score provided they have the service.
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on December 24, 2012, 08:01:52 PM
If we had a more creative midfield 2 we could play Berbatov behind Bent every time Ruiz breaks down
Berba's link up play is good but he isn't going to create chances like Ruiz.
You can compare Madlung with Robert Huth !!! He is not very fast and not technical gifted but he is physical strong and a good header !!!!
We need definetly someone with more quality for the next season but for the rest of this season he is good enough !!!!
I really hope Jol brings in centre midfielders we do not need any more wingers
Quote from: CurryForMario on December 24, 2012, 04:53:14 PM
Bent is a quality player - However, if we're splashing the cash he's not the right man to splash it on.
Aston Villa lose 8-0 to Chelsea - Bent wasn't even on the bench. Is there an explanation for this?
Quote from: The Moose on December 24, 2012, 08:55:03 PM
If he's free we can't go wrong. Boost the numbers if nothing more.
Even if Bent was on loan, he would boost our wage bill - massively! Also end any opportunity for Trotta to be given 1st team playing time this season.
Scott Parker would be a fantastic acquisition. I know he's knocking on a bit but he would be perfect for Fulham. If Brede goes we will also have a decent captain.
Quote from: ElissonSnygg on December 23, 2012, 01:37:39 AM
I gotta say that Bent is really exciting
if we spent that sort of money on wages think I would prefer Ba, adds more muscle up front than Bent and contributes more to the team when he does not score
Quote from: Flupp on December 24, 2012, 11:50:10 PM
You can compare Madlung with Robert Huth !!! He is not very fast and not technical gifted but he is physical strong and a good header !!!!
We need definetly someone with more quality for the next season but for the rest of this season he is good enough !!!!
So what youre trying to say is.... Brede is off and this guy is replacing him
Quote from: rusty shackleford on December 26, 2012, 01:19:38 PM
Quote from: Flupp on December 24, 2012, 11:50:10 PM
You can compare Madlung with Robert Huth !!! He is not very fast and not technical gifted but he is physical strong and a good header !!!!
We need definetly someone with more quality for the next season but for the rest of this season he is good enough !!!!
So what youre trying to say is.... Brede is off and this guy is replacing him
I see no mention of Brede. He's simply saying this guy will provide some quality whether he is a starter or just for cover. Just because he's similar to Hangers doesn't mean he is replacing him.
Well, i was only joking like
Quote from: rusty shackleford on December 26, 2012, 01:19:38 PM
Quote from: Flupp on December 24, 2012, 11:50:10 PM
You can compare Madlung with Robert Huth !!! He is not very fast and not technical gifted but he is physical strong and a good header !!!!
We need definetly someone with more quality for the next season but for the rest of this season he is good enough !!!!
So what youre trying to say is.... Brede is off and this guy is replacing him
After Dembele' I don't think Jol is taking the risk. Bottom line is, Brede has yet to extended his contract, if an offer comes in January then then club has to sell or risk let him go for free in the summer. This is an astute signing in my eyes as he's free, steady, not totally over the hill and if Brede does leaves, Madlung will step in and do a job until the summer. If Brede doesn't leave then he is very good cover for either H & H.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on December 26, 2012, 01:28:06 PM
Well, i was only joking like
:doh: Doh. So hard to tell on the Internet.
Well back to the topic. Jol has said that he is interested in Will Hughes 17 year old Derby CM. Although he said that lots of other PL teams will be interested. He also denied interest in Mariga saying we were interested but that was two years ago.
Quote from: BishopsParkFantastic on December 26, 2012, 07:29:22 AM
Quote from: The Moose on December 24, 2012, 08:55:03 PM
If he's free we can't go wrong. Boost the numbers if nothing more.
Even if Bent was on loan, he would boost our wage bill - massively! Also end any opportunity for Trotta to be given 1st team playing time this season.
I was replying to the Madlung thread before it was merged. Trotta isn't good enough to be playing for us at this stage anyway.
however if darren bent came to fulham, where would that leave ruiz? as surely jol would play berba and bent up front but would not sacrifice a cm place to play ruiz behind the strikers, and would not play him cm as we found out last season that this doesnt work?? just a thought
Quote from: fulham1234 on December 27, 2012, 11:11:44 AM
however if darren bent came to fulham, where would that leave ruiz? as surely jol would play berba and bent up front but would not sacrifice a cm place to play ruiz behind the strikers, and would not play him cm as we found out last season that this doesnt work?? just a thought
It'd leave him in the same position as he is in now... Ruiz is a CRUCIAL player.
according to TV here in belgium, sinan bolat is 99% done deal, for the record we did not pay his medical bill, however we let him train with us and use our facilities free of charge wihile recovering from surgery. Surgery and specialist in the UK so he was based with us. We agreed to do this as long as we had an option on him, lokos like we are taking it up.
re transfers in general and listening to MJ's previous media talkings, if we are going to go for players in our range that are either our of form (worrying) or not in favour at clubs then i think the following could be ok, Boatang, Mariga and Bent would be nice signings at the right price. i do firmly believe we need to get a ball playing central midfielder and a good qulaity centre back to partner brede with HUghes as back up
4312, No wingers just central play, could work, don't think jol will do it, he is dutch thus likes wide players
Quote from: Julius Geezer on December 24, 2012, 06:11:02 PMFrom the oppositions point of view, Berbatov and Bent on the team sheet is a strike force to be reckoned with.
It really isn't, they might get goals, but they'd also give so little support to the rest of the team that you'd cede most of the possession in virtually every game.
Anyone that thinks Bent would be a good use of money doesn't know football, similarly anyone who is advocating us signing players who aren't good enough to play for other mediocre to poor Premier League clubs is mental.
Apparently wanted by City, United and Chelsea, Sporting directors say he is the best player to come out of the academy since Ronaldo, maybe Mesca can put in a good word for us haha
Roberto Mancini knows the glamour of the Premier League won't be enough to tempt Armindo Bangna, 'Bruma', away from Sporting Lisbon.
For the past two years, the Manchester City manager has made it a personal quest to sign the teenage wonderkid.
But like Chelsea and Manchester United before them, City have been frustrated in their attempts to prise Bruma away. Even the presence of older brother, Mesca, at Fulham hasn't shaken Bruma's focus.
"I'm ready to play in the first team and will wait for an opportunity," said Bruma last week. "I've just turned 18 and feel ready to play for the Sporting first team.
"I don't think about moving abroad. My dream is to play for Sporting."
City had a £2 million offer for Bruma, rising to £4 million, turned down almost two years ago and have left it on the table. But Sporting know what they have and refuse to do business.
"Manchester United and Chelsea have pressed for me, but my desire is to continue here," revealed the teen.
Many inside Sporting regard Bruma as the most talented they've seen come through since Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo.
"I don't like to define myself, but I will say that I am quick, comfortable taking on players and I find it easy to shoot," he says.
He has now been with the club for five years, but was almost lost to football when a junior at great rivals Benfica.
By his own admission, Bruma wasn't a big football fan: "I just liked to watch television. I liked most just being with my mum and not go onto the street to play."
But Mesca's progress at Sporting convinced his kid brother to give the game another go.
"Watching him made me change my mind. He was playing and doing well and this convinced me to try again. Soon I had a real taste for football."
Enrolled at the Sporting academy, Bruma soon was turning heads and at 16 was identified by City as one of the players they wanted as part of a new collaboration between the two clubs. But Sporting, not for the first time, refused City's demand.
Bruma knows he could earn a fat contract at City and immediately set himself up for life. But he's focused on his football and the career path mapped out for him by his agent and advisor, Catio Balde. It was at Balde's football academy in Guinea where Bruma was first spotted and he is aware of the pitfalls that lie ahead of any young player wanting to make it in England.
"He's peaceful, quiet and knows what happened to the boys his age who wanted to go to England," explained one Sporting source.
Bruma recalls: "To be honest, it wasn't easy for me to adapt to Sporting. Four years ago, when I arrived at the Club, I was used to a totally different reality.
"However, as time passed, I adapted to my new surroundings and I am now perfectly integrated into the structure of the Club. Coming from Guinea to Sporting was the start of a completely new phase in my life.
"Sporting is great when it comes to training players and they give us everything that we need at the Academy to do a good job. We are also treated very well and with respect."
Bruma knows all about the comparisons with Ronaldo - indeed, his advisors have used the Real star as a role-model for the youngster to follow. He even admits to copying some of Ronaldo's tricks.
"Catio Baldé and the people in charge helped me lot when it came to overcoming certain problems that I had and it is thanks to them that I am already representing Sporting's junior team. They gave me the example of Cristiano Ronaldo and what he did when he was in my position. I started to copy the things that he did and I am really happy with the results so far."
And so are Sporting, where they're determined to see Bruma pull on a first team shirt before he's tempted away.
he can come play in our first team if he wants
A good transfer window i feel would be getting bent, the german defender and a cm, and excellent one would be bent, hughes from derby and douglas, then i would be very happy
Sign the 17yr old Luke Shaw from Southampton for £6-8m on a 4 year contract and we could sell him for £15-20m in 2 years. He showed yesterday what a quality player he is, Sky talked about him being the next Bale and he definitely has all the attributes.
He showed the level of play over the whole 90 minutes we should be looking to get from our own young players.
Romanian Media saying Banel Nicolita will move to FFC from Saint Etienne
Quote from: NFP on December 27, 2012, 04:58:55 PM
Romanian Media saying Banel Nicolita will move to FFC from Saint Etienne
We like a good looking player don't we!
Unexpected demand for Banel Nicolita
Shortly after it was announced that Saint-Etienne have to make bags, Banel Nicolita receives good news.
Chased by the French, Banel Nicolita transfer can take life. He is wanted by grouping the English Premiership Fulham.
The British have offered in the past on Banel Nicolita, but because there has been movement claims that Saint-Etienne has had.
The French called 6 million in exchange for Banel, while the amount Banel can go at the moment is three times smaller.
"There have been discussions with Saint-Etienne was even a concrete offer ... I hope eventually to reach the Premier League," he revealed Banel Nicolita.
Fulham occupies 14th place in the Premier League, with 21 points in 19 rounds.
Quote from: Mr_Moon on December 27, 2012, 08:06:41 PM
Later turned out that the local guys were pimps.
You'll want to tell us how you found that out.
Isn't Nicolita a winger? If so is there much need for him? Even at €2m..
I like the idea of Bruma
Shaw did look good, and he still has a long way to go.
1 GK
2 CM
at least 2 def
a very good attacking player, either wing, behind the striker, or striker
All under 25....this would make me happy.
minimum - 1 defence, 1 midfield
We really need to get quality young players, but I would hate to be in the same boat as Villa!
Quote from: Mr Fulham on December 23, 2012, 04:29:08 PM
Quote from: FulhamPHX on December 23, 2012, 04:15:19 PM
Quote from: Flupp on December 23, 2012, 01:42:26 PM
Jack Butland
Simon Kjaer
Aaron Ramsey
Barry Bannan
Gylfi Sigurdsson
Gary Hooper
xmascheer1
Didn't Ramsey just sign a new long term extension? Would be more than happy with any of the rest, although I'd prefer Samaras over Hooper if we're to raid Celtic.
SAMARAS? By far the worst striker this world has EVER seen. He's terrible.
Agreed, Samaras is tosh. Much rather have Bent.
Quote from: CH FFC on December 27, 2012, 09:21:28 PM
I like the idea of Bruma
Shaw did look good, and he still has a long way to go.
1 GK
2 CM
at least 2 def
a very good attacking player, either wing, behind the striker, or striker
All under 25....this would make me happy.
minimum - 1 defence, 1 midfield
We really need to get quality young players, but I would hate to be in the same boat as Villa!
I have seen very few positions we are not struggling in besides the wings, although even that said, without Kaca and Dejegah we lack pace. Our defense is woeful besides Riether and Schwarzer is beginning to baffle me with his decision making and general performances.
New CB's, New Central midfielders with creativity and a proven striker that will get us goals. I think at the beginning of the season we all thought the striking department was fine but it's drying up quickly and the lack of pace is frightening. Berba and a pacey striker would be nice.
Bent to Fulham odds down to 2.20 now. Incredible if this happens, really think he can do some goals for us ! Jol knows how h works.
Well he does know where the net is
Quote from: TWFL on December 27, 2012, 09:19:12 PM
Isn't Nicolita a winger? If so is there much need for him? Even at €2m..
I haven't seen him play, but it's been said that he has loads of pace ... if true would our lads be able to keep up with him?
Quote from: Northern Cottager on December 27, 2012, 09:44:02 PM
Quote from: CH FFC on December 27, 2012, 09:21:28 PM
I like the idea of Bruma
Shaw did look good, and he still has a long way to go.
1 GK
2 CM
at least 2 def
a very good attacking player, either wing, behind the striker, or striker
All under 25....this would make me happy.
minimum - 1 defence, 1 midfield
We really need to get quality young players, but I would hate to be in the same boat as Villa!
I have seen very few positions we are not struggling in besides the wings, although even that said, without Kaca and Dejegah we lack pace. Our defense is woeful besides Riether and Schwarzer is beginning to baffle me with his decision making and general performances.
New CB's, New Central midfielders with creativity and a proven striker that will get us goals. I think at the beginning of the season we all thought the striking department was fine but it's drying up quickly and the lack of pace is frightening. Berba and a pacey striker would be nice.
Ruiz and Berba work. They both help us keep possession and both can score. Duff too is useful, but the rest of the midfield haven't been up to scratch so far. Sidwell and Baird are both good at getting it back but too often surrender possession and neither protect the back four. Riether is the only player doing it job effectively amongst the defence and Schwarzer is making errors in his positioning and usually conceding possession in his kicks.
Ideally we could do with cutting up our squad and replacing most of it, but that's not very clever in the middle of a season. Instead we should sign another central midfielder, another centre back, alllow the new boy Bolat a chance in goal and I suppose sell Stockdale or loan him out again and make him our backup when Schwarzer leaves in the summer. Petric is ineffective on his own up front so his role in the team is unclear. Playing in the whole he carries a threat but isn't massively creative. A backup striker would be useful and a backup number 10 is essential.
Luke Shaw is a local lad from Worcester Park, still doubt we'd get him and if we did I'd think Southampton would want a kings ransom for him, Roy Hodgson could of got Bale but allegedly didn't fancy him, if true bet he's regretting it now
Sorry if this has already been mentioned...
Michael Dawson could be perfect for us; for a start QPR want him. He barely gets a game for Spurs and has great leadership qualities and works his ass off every game. He would provide great competition for selection at CB and I can't imagine he would be too expensive.
From the BBC:
"WILL HUGHES (17, midfielder) Derby County
The highly rated youngster has been a virtual ever-present this season, putting in a string of impressive performances.
Fulham are at the front of the queue."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20521275 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20521275)
Dawson would be ideal as new captain if Hangers leave
It isn't a rumour as such, but Benayoun is apparently about to be sent back to Chelsea. Now I know he didn't play much for West Ham, but then I wouldn't expect him to have done, being a cultured midfielder.
I know that he isn't getting any younger, but he wouldn't be bad cover for Ruiz if only until the end of the season when hopefully MJ will have the time to sort things out.
Faouzi Ghoulam claims Premier League interest
By Sian Cowper, Reporter
Filed: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 15:16 UK
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 15:32 UK
Faouzi Ghoulam has claimed that Premier League clubs are interested in signing him in the January transfer window.
The 21-year-old currently plays for Saint-Etienne, where he is under contract until 2016.
The defender told Sky Sports News: "I have a contract until 2016 so it will not only depend on me.
"I have been told that there is interest from some clubs in the Premier League and some in Italy."
It is reported that Stoke, Fulham and Udinese from Serie A are all interested in signing Ghoulam.
Link: http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/saint-etienne/transfer-talk/news/ghoulam-claims-premier-league-interest_61075.html (http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/saint-etienne/transfer-talk/news/ghoulam-claims-premier-league-interest_61075.html)
Jol rules out move for Inter's McDonald Mariga
The Cottagers could be left short in the middle of the park when Mali international Mahamadou Diarra leaves for the Africa Cup of Nations in January, though Jol has ruled out a move for reported target McDonald Mariga of Inter.
"He is an interesting player but I have to be honest and say we're not looking at him," the Cottagers boss added. "We did a couple of years ago."
Taken from the bottom of this article: http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2012/12/27/3629640/fulham-boss-jol-considering-move-for-derby-youngster-will (http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2012/12/27/3629640/fulham-boss-jol-considering-move-for-derby-youngster-will)
Quote from: SaltfordWhite on December 28, 2012, 01:10:48 PM
It isn't a rumour as such, but Benayoun is apparently about to be sent back to Chelsea. Now I know he didn't play much for West Ham, but then I wouldn't expect him to have done, being a cultured midfielder.
I know that he isn't getting any younger, but he wouldn't be bad cover for Ruiz if only until the end of the season when hopefully MJ will have the time to sort things out.
+1
Quote from: brixology on December 28, 2012, 03:19:49 PM
Quote from: SaltfordWhite on December 28, 2012, 01:10:48 PM
It isn't a rumour as such, but Benayoun is apparently about to be sent back to Chelsea. Now I know he didn't play much for West Ham, but then I wouldn't expect him to have done, being a cultured midfielder.
I know that he isn't getting any younger, but he wouldn't be bad cover for Ruiz if only until the end of the season when hopefully MJ will have the time to sort things out.
+1
That would be great business.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on December 28, 2012, 12:45:19 PM
Sorry if this has already been mentioned...
Michael Dawson could be perfect for us; for a start QPR want him. He barely gets a game for Spurs and has great leadership qualities and works his ass off every game. He would provide great competition for selection at CB and I can't imagine he would be too expensive.
QPR agreed a fee of £9 million.
Quote from: The Moose on December 28, 2012, 03:34:45 PM
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on December 28, 2012, 12:45:19 PM
Sorry if this has already been mentioned...
Michael Dawson could be perfect for us; for a start QPR want him. He barely gets a game for Spurs and has great leadership qualities and works his ass off every game. He would provide great competition for selection at CB and I can't imagine he would be too expensive.
QPR agreed a fee of £9 million.
After failing to join QPR he has made only 8 appearances this season. I could see him going for less than £9 million in Jan.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on December 28, 2012, 12:45:19 PM
Sorry if this has already been mentioned...
Michael Dawson could be perfect for us; for a start QPR want him. He barely gets a game for Spurs and has great leadership qualities and works his ass off every game. He would provide great competition for selection at CB and I can't imagine he would be too expensive.
This is my dream signing for January. I don't see a downside.
Quote from: HatterDon on December 28, 2012, 04:52:32 PM
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on December 28, 2012, 12:45:19 PM
Sorry if this has already been mentioned...
Michael Dawson could be perfect for us; for a start QPR want him. He barely gets a game for Spurs and has great leadership qualities and works his ass off every game. He would provide great competition for selection at CB and I can't imagine he would be too expensive.
This is my dream signing for January. I don't see a downside.
on the whole i agree but he is a bit injury prone.
Quote from: HatterDon on December 28, 2012, 04:52:32 PM
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on December 28, 2012, 12:45:19 PM
Sorry if this has already been mentioned...
Michael Dawson could be perfect for us; for a start QPR want him. He barely gets a game for Spurs and has great leadership qualities and works his ass off every game. He would provide great competition for selection at CB and I can't imagine he would be too expensive.
This is my dream signing for January. I don't see a downside.
A player who has an injury record worse than Alexander Pato's. Oh dear.
Anyone thinking Joey Barton could do a job for us in the middle of the park?
Joey Barton is poor, Dawson would be a good signing
What, a central defender with leadership abilities? Why would we go for something we need?
I would disagree that Barton is poor, he is actually quite a good footballer when he has his mind on the game.
But he is an absolutely disgusting individual and I wouldn't want him anywhere near a club that I support.
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on December 28, 2012, 07:07:25 PM
Joey Barton is poor, Dawson would be a good signing
Dawson and Hangeland at CB would be an epic pairing, although you'd need a pacy Left back to counter those two players lack of pace. Based on if you agree with the argument that Riise hasn't really been up to it since joining from Roma.
Barton has alot of qualities we need: creativity, leadership, work rate, experience, passion.
Also would come on the cheap so could be worth a gamble.
I agree he's an unsavoury character at times and possibly a disruption but could he really make team spirit any worse than it already is?
Quote from: Mino the Waiter on December 28, 2012, 07:47:44 PM
Radja Nainggolan would be the perfect signing for us in terms of physical strength, creativity and carrying the ball up from the back. Only 24 years old too!
Have we been linked with him? Very exciting player, would be a great signing.
Quote from: Mino the Waiter on December 28, 2012, 07:47:44 PM
Radja Nainggolan would be the perfect signing for us in terms of physical strength, creativity and carrying the ball up from the back. Only 24 years old too!
:plus one:
Quote from: Mino the Waiter on December 28, 2012, 07:47:44 PM
Radja Nainggolan would be the perfect signing for us in terms of physical strength, creativity and carrying the ball up from the back. Only 24 years old too!
Yeah we can dream. Bigger clubs will take him
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/no-truth-tottenham-sneijder-insists-101900532--sow.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/no-truth-tottenham-sneijder-insists-101900532--sow.html)
while it would make many dreams of mine come true, sneijder would never move to fulham.
Available at only £6.5m. I know it would never happen but still..
Quote from: Julius Geezer on December 28, 2012, 07:29:31 PM
Barton has alot of qualities we need: creativity, leadership, work rate, experience, passion.
Also would come on the cheap so could be worth a gamble.
I agree he's an unsavoury character at times and possibly a disruption but could he really make team spirit any worse than it already is?
The guy is a d**k. However talented he is he is not welcome here.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on December 28, 2012, 03:41:31 PM
Quote from: The Moose on December 28, 2012, 03:34:45 PM
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on December 28, 2012, 12:45:19 PM
Sorry if this has already been mentioned...
Michael Dawson could be perfect for us; for a start QPR want him. He barely gets a game for Spurs and has great leadership qualities and works his ass off every game. He would provide great competition for selection at CB and I can't imagine he would be too expensive.
QPR agreed a fee of £9 million.
After failing to join QPR he has made only 8 appearances this season. I could see him going for less than £9 million in Jan.
Maybe, but on the other hand Redknapp is managing QPR. He think he is QPR bound and I think Redknapp will pay that sort of fee simply because he likes him a lot and he has the funds.
I think Riise definitely needs replacing, but Richardson is a left back. However poor he's been, he has been played out of position. I say drop Riise tomorrow and play Richardson.
How about John Heitinga? 29 years old haven't played much this season. We can sign him in January!
Quote from: FFCfan on December 29, 2012, 06:34:30 AM
How about John Heitinga? 29 years old haven't played much this season. We can sign him in January!
Any why hasn't he played much this season? Not good enough or in form to be played, or injured?
Wouldn't it be good if we showed interest in players that are young, are high quality, have development potential, playing regular 1st team football, are robust and injury free, valued highly by the club they are playing for................
Quote from: BishopsParkFantastic on December 29, 2012, 07:57:40 AM
Quote from: FFCfan on December 29, 2012, 06:34:30 AM
How about John Heitinga? 29 years old haven't played much this season. We can sign him in January!
Any why hasn't he played much this season? Not good enough or in form to be played, or injured?
Wouldn't it be good if we showed interest in players that are young, are high quality, have development potential, playing regular 1st team football, are robust and injury free, valued highly by the club they are playing for................
Not from EPL.
Maybe championship or any other non english football league.
Its a good thing Jol has worked here and there and pretty sure he has a good ideas where what he can find!
http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/reading-ahead-fulham-tottenhams-huddlestone-3718381#.UN_1aO95eSp (http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/reading-ahead-fulham-tottenhams-huddlestone-3718381#.UN_1aO95eSp)
Tom Huddlestone could be a good signing if he really is a set for loan ......
A player like him could send Bryan closer to the main striker and actually to perform 4-4-2 .
Quote from: Mr_Moon on December 27, 2012, 02:13:38 PM
Kuban Krasnodar are reportedly in for Senderos. I take it they don't watch our matches :011:
Quote from: Mr_Moon on December 27, 2012, 02:13:38 PM
Kuban Krasnodar are reportedly in for Senderos. I take it they don't watch our matches :011:
I'll call him a cab. I would take a sack of training balls to get Senderos out of here.
I'd like to see Jamie Mackie, James McCarthy/James McArthur (i prefer the former), Will Hughes and Chris Solly arrive in Jan.
Mackie only signed an extension at the end of last season so it's probably unrealistic but he has a fantastic work rate and is pacey whilst possessing some skill. James Milner MkII in my opinion.
Wigan won't want to part easily with either McCarthy or McArthur. The former is only 22 and a viable replacement for Baird/Sidwell. Maybe in summer?
As for Hughes, i recently read we're in the front of the queue to sign him and that's, if anything, positive news considering the attention he's had from the bigger clubs. Downside is he's english so he'll probably be overpriced if we do manage to get him. :56:
Chris Solly, young, great tackler, huge stamina, deceptively strong for his tiny frame and he's quite fast. Defensively solid and offers a lot of support for his winger/amr. Can play lb along with his more familiar rb. If we sign Reither, i see a healthy competition between the two adding to the fact that Reither is 29 and not far from 30.
Are there any other targets you'd like to see at the cottage?
A special mention to Luke Shaw. What a talent. Destined for one of the top 5. Only in my dreams would he come to the cottage.
Why all British players, out of curiosity? Shouldn't be hunting for Michu-esque gems abroad?
- Douglas, though this seems more unrealistic by the day.
- Claudemir
- If there was ever any truth in the Bastos rumours...yes please.
And in my very wildest dreams, Lewis Holtby.
Quote from: BenjyUK on December 30, 2012, 05:51:06 PM
Why all British players, out of curiosity? Shouldn't be hunting for Michu-esque gems abroad?
Because it hurts my brain looking for potential targets outside of the premier league and championship. :) Unless they're well known in which case they'd probably be unrealistic.
Solly would be the most realistic. Charlton aren't in a good financial state and they practically rebuilt their entire squad for the league1 campaign with the Jenkinson transfer money (£1m was it?)
who the hell is Will Hughes
17yr old kid who plays for Derby. Quite creative, likes to run at defence and is happy to muck in when defending.
Do we really want championship players like solly though..... I hope we get a stong commanding CM built in the same sought of way Bouba-Diop was, I'm hoping that the rumours about Mcdonald Mariga were true as he was Highly rated by Mourinho whilst at Inter.
Was readin earlier that Jol reckons we have enough without big transfers. So maybe ye might be disappointed come january
Arshavin. Arsene told him he can leave and he wants to stay close to his kids and mistress.... In London that is. Anybody who is unwanted by a top team that we can get on loan. Marco Marin at Chelsea for example.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on December 30, 2012, 06:43:14 PM
Was readin earlier that Jol reckons we have enough without big transfers. So maybe ye might be disappointed come january
What games has he been watching? if that's true!
Quote from: FFC to the Max on December 30, 2012, 06:40:22 PM
Do we really want championship players like solly though.....
He's not championship quality in my opinion, far too good for charlton and much better than Kelly. He's 21 and wasn't that the club's plan to reduce the average age?
Hughes looks like one for the future so yes to him.
English based players - Michael Dawson, Tom Huddlestone, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Darren Bent.
Foreign based players - Keisuke Honda, Mcdonald Mariga/Victor Wanyama (brothers), Rasmus Elm.
As long as he gets the backing, I have faith in Jol bringing in some good players in January. Whether they're permanent or loans.
Quote from: ZhenPSenderos on December 30, 2012, 06:49:38 PM
Quote from: FFC to the Max on December 30, 2012, 06:40:22 PM
Do we really want championship players like solly though.....
He's not championship quality in my opinion, far too good for charlton and much better than Kelly. He's 21 and wasn't that the club's plan to reduce the average age?
The thing is though I mean it's true what you say that Jol is trying to reduce the overall age of the squad although we've already got Riether at RB, ok he may not fit the club's new age criteria for players although he's been a stand out performer this season and as such I don't think it's vital that we bring in a new RB. Surely there are other area's on the pitch that take higher priority then bringing in players to replace Kelly e.g CB,CM, LB?
Jol has come out saying he will look in the market but there won't be major changes so don't expect too much
I'd be over the moon if we sold kelly to part fund Solly. I agree Reither has been amazing, miles better than anyone else. He is however only months away from 30, who knows if he can maintain his form and for how long.
What with Riise off form and briggs constantly being on loan and playing in the reserves, Solly is comfortable on the left side too.
But i agree that he shouldn't be our first priority.
I read the reports that Martin Jol said he was not expecting anything exciting to happen in the forthcoming transfer window. The question is - is this bluff so that when somebody exciting signs we are pleasantly surprised. Or is this another case of Jol's honesty and that we are unlikely to be signing anyone and that the current sqad will turn things round?
All theses starlets are fine, I suppose. We have several now and while exciting to watch at times, none have consistantly contrubuted to the first team. I'll take a 30 year old reject from somewhere who'll slot in and keep Baird on the bench. Better yet, three of them. Plan for the future all you want, but no midfield is a reality now, not later.
Douglas would be good but more likely in the Summer.
As for the past couple of years, a creative CM is still a priority - and I havn't got a name - a young Lothar Matthaeus!
make a cheeky bid for Tarrabt? he seems like the kind of guy who would leave QPR for us because of his ego and the fact he'd be playing for a bigger club. also Júlio César to sort out goalkeeping problems as it looks like Schwarzer/Stockdale are off in the summer...
Douglas would be class in defense for us who would want to play against Hangeland/Douglas/Hughes? also wouldn't mind Chardli at Fulham either, i think he was massively disappointed that the transfer didn't go through in the summer. my son was talking to someone on twitter the other day about potentially bringing Scott Parker to Fulham from Spurs because of his fight and passion he would bring to the midfield. Darren Bent would be amazing up front, doesn't make his chances but when given it he takes it fully.
Alexander Madlung is practically a done deal according to a few reports.
Hopefully a replacement for Senderos but more likely Hangeland.
Never seen him play but the Germans do produce a good defender and on a free so could be a decent buy.
Quote from: Julius Geezer on December 30, 2012, 08:49:32 PM
Alexander Madlung is practically a done deal according to a few reports.
Hopefully a replacement for Senderos but more likely Hangeland.
Never seen him play but the Germans do produce a good defender and on a free so could be a decent buy.
Strong, tall, good in the air, got a freekick on him...but 30 years old and slower than Hughes.
I tell a lie. I have seen him play a couple of years back against us in the Europa and he scored.
Not that I remember how he played but sounds like he's same type of defender as Hangeland.
Tarrabt and Cesar.... Are you mad!?
Not overwhelmed at the prospect of signing Madlung. Would rather we went for someone younger.
I predict Bosman or loan signings for all the positions we're worried about. No 'splashing of the cash'.
Quote from: FFC1987 on December 30, 2012, 10:16:46 PM
Tarrabt and Cesar.... Are you mad!?
not mad just one optimistic son of a bitch aha
Wouldn't be surprised if we brought in Madlung & Boateng and that was it
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on December 31, 2012, 01:35:37 AM
Wouldn't be surprised if we brought in Madlung & Boateng and that was it
Another 30 & 29 year old. I do believe the search settings on Jol's computer are stuck.
Xabi Alonso has said he wouldn't rule out a move back to the PL.
Now that's one ageing player I would like to see at Fulham.
As I posted somewhere else the other day, I do find it weird that a coach who has been at the top end of German & Dutch football for the past 5 years, can bring in Hugo Rodallega & Kieren Richardson. You can be pretty sure they weren't on the Hamburg or Ajax radar.
Talking of which, is Chris David, the so called dutch starlet from Twente not a done deal already, having failed on the last day of the last transfer window?
Quote from: BedsFFC on December 31, 2012, 10:40:08 AM
As I posted somewhere else the other day, I do find it weird that a coach who has been at the top end of German & Dutch football for the past 5 years, can bring in Hugo Rodallega & Kieren Richardson. You can be pretty sure they weren't on the Hamburg or Ajax radar.
Yep, that's because it's Mackintosh making the decisions, not Jol, and he's the tightwad managing MAF's money - and I'm guessing MAF is very pleased with Mac providing financial reports showing black ink rather than red.
The fallout from the tightwad policy is to be seen in the team's league position, but of course that's the manager's problem, not Mac's.
That's management for you!
Quote from: DiegoFulham on December 30, 2012, 08:41:26 PM
make a cheeky bid for Tarrabt? he seems like the kind of guy who would leave QPR for us because of his ego and the fact he'd be playing for a bigger club. also Júlio César to sort out goalkeeping problems as it looks like Schwarzer/Stockdale are off in the summer...
Douglas would be class in defense for us who would want to play against Hangeland/Douglas/Hughes? also wouldn't mind Chardli at Fulham either, i think he was massively disappointed that the transfer didn't go through in the summer. my son was talking to someone on twitter the other day about potentially bringing Scott Parker to Fulham from Spurs because of his fight and passion he would bring to the midfield. Darren Bent would be amazing up front, doesn't make his chances but when given it he takes it fully.
Cesar are you mad?! He's pony.... I think you've been playing too much FIFA.
Not a chance in hell that Scotty Parker will be leaving Spurs. AVB wants him there for the long term.
I want whatever you've been smoking... it might take away the pain of reality.
I don't know why everyone keeps mentioning Bent, Chadli other attacking players.
ARE YOU BLIND TO SEE THAT IT IS OUR MIDFIELD THAT IS LETTING US DOWN!
fml.
Quote from: MrT on December 30, 2012, 07:20:22 PM
I read the reports that Martin Jol said he was not expecting anything exciting to happen in the forthcoming transfer window. The question is - is this bluff so that when somebody exciting signs we are pleasantly surprised. Or is this another case of Jol's honesty and that we are unlikely to be signing anyone and that the current sqad will turn things round?
I believe it is more honesty than bluff. Jol knows that you typically overpay during the winter transfer. I do believe we will have 3 players come in that will improve our squad, but nothin exciting like Berbatov. I feel we will see a defender, a midfield player, and a keeper. I would love to see another couple of players, but if we get three improvements in than we will be fine for 2013.
Quote from: craig10 on December 31, 2012, 12:52:56 PM
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on December 31, 2012, 12:46:22 PM
I don't know why everyone keeps mentioning Bent, Chadli other attacking players.
ARE YOU BLIND TO SEE THAT IT IS OUR MIDFIELD THAT IS LETTING US DOWN!
fml.
100% agree our midfield NEEDS additions however doesn't help we're playing 2 midfielders up front
2 up front?
Quote from: MJG on December 31, 2012, 07:09:28 AM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on December 31, 2012, 01:35:37 AM
Wouldn't be surprised if we brought in Madlung & Boateng and that was it
Another 30 & 29 year old. I do believe the search settings on Jol's computer are stuck.
Unfortunately, to get anyone that is not near the end of their contract, and who is younger than that (and can bring something to the team) would be extremely expensive. The youth will probably be during the summer besides possibly sinan bolat.
I do not think that Jol is looking for, or "wants" to bring in older players. He is being limited by being out priced!
I suspect he will bring in players, but nobody exciting (at least until the summer).
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on December 31, 2012, 12:46:22 PM
I don't know why everyone keeps mentioning Bent, Chadli other attacking players.
ARE YOU BLIND TO SEE THAT IT IS OUR MIDFIELD THAT IS LETTING US DOWN!
fml.
I would definitely take Chadli, could care less for Bent. Chadli would be a very good addition to the team, but I do not see that happening next month. summer??
Quote from: DiegoFulham on December 30, 2012, 08:41:26 PM
make a cheeky bid for Tarrabt?
Can't see it. He already binned his national team for the African Cup of Nations to help fight the relegation battle at QPR. Think he's happy where he is.
Also, no.
I hope we get Bent and a good central midfielder this window. But I dont think we will find any "woho-exciting" signings. No.
How about pipping Reading to signing Tom Huddlestone on loan.
Spurs owe us something for taking our midfield away
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on December 31, 2012, 12:43:52 PM
Quote from: DiegoFulham on December 30, 2012, 08:41:26 PM
make a cheeky bid for Tarrabt? he seems like the kind of guy who would leave QPR for us because of his ego and the fact he'd be playing for a bigger club. also Júlio César to sort out goalkeeping problems as it looks like Schwarzer/Stockdale are off in the summer...
Douglas would be class in defense for us who would want to play against Hangeland/Douglas/Hughes? also wouldn't mind Chardli at Fulham either, i think he was massively disappointed that the transfer didn't go through in the summer. my son was talking to someone on twitter the other day about potentially bringing Scott Parker to Fulham from Spurs because of his fight and passion he would bring to the midfield. Darren Bent would be amazing up front, doesn't make his chances but when given it he takes it fully.
Cesar are you mad?! He's pony.... I think you've been playing too much FIFA.
Not a chance in hell that Scotty Parker will be leaving Spurs. AVB wants him there for the long term.
I want whatever you've been smoking... it might take away the pain of reality.
:032:
I'll throw this in here. But rummer has it, Berba might be a target for a couple of big clubs, local and abroad . He wants to stay though
Quote from: Count Berbatov on December 31, 2012, 08:42:57 PM
I'll throw this in here. But rummer has it, Berba might be a target for a couple of big clubs, local and abroad . He wants to stay though
The only way I can see this happening is if we already lined up a really solid replacement, and we were paid a rediculous amount.
Quote from: cebu on December 31, 2012, 12:37:31 PM
Quote from: BedsFFC on December 31, 2012, 10:40:08 AM
As I posted somewhere else the other day, I do find it weird that a coach who has been at the top end of German & Dutch football for the past 5 years, can bring in Hugo Rodallega & Kieren Richardson. You can be pretty sure they weren't on the Hamburg or Ajax radar.
Yep, that's because it's Mackintosh making the decisions, not Jol, and he's the tightwad managing MAF's money - and I'm guessing MAF is very pleased with Mac providing financial reports showing black ink rather than red.
The fallout from the tightwad policy is to be seen in the team's league position, but of course that's the manager's problem, not Mac's.
That's management for you!
I'm with Cebu, I think those two players were what the club wanted, not necessarily Jol.
We have enough quality to be top 10 if we keep everyone fit, Boateng & Madlung would be smart moves, keeping Ruiz fit is the key
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 01, 2013, 12:38:38 AM
We have enough quality to be top 10 if we keep everyone fit, Boateng & Madlung would be smart moves, keeping Ruiz fit is the key
Yes that's a tricky one in my opinion
Quote from: CH FFC on December 31, 2012, 09:16:22 PM
Quote from: Count Berbatov on December 31, 2012, 08:42:57 PM
I'll throw this in here. But rummer has it, Berba might be a target for a couple of big clubs, local and abroad . He wants to stay though
The only way I can see this happening is if we already lined up a really solid replacement, and we were paid a rediculous amount.
Actually, there's another way. It has to do with his contract and a clause in it. But the important thing is, He wants to stay
Quote from: Berserker on January 01, 2013, 12:54:38 AM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 01, 2013, 12:38:38 AM
We have enough quality to be top 10 if we keep everyone fit, Boateng & Madlung would be smart moves, keeping Ruiz fit is the key
Yes that's a tricky one in my opinion
Because we have no other option now after the loss of the two-players-who-shall-be-nameless. If he gets crocked again there's no cover that I can think of with the same skills.
Quote from: Julius Geezer on December 31, 2012, 10:26:01 AM
Xabi Alonso has said he wouldn't rule out a move back to the PL.
Now that's one ageing player I would like to see at Fulham.
And we all agree use need a CM
Sweet dreams
Quote from: craig10 on January 01, 2013, 04:09:57 AM
Frimpong or Denilson anyone??
Frimpong Yes
denilson No
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1464138-january-transfer-news-reading-capture-sporting-lisbon-captain (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1464138-january-transfer-news-reading-capture-sporting-lisbon-captain)
More than a decent signing I think. Hope Fulham's board will take in account how the rivals acts to survive.
So, if we sign this Madlung bloke or a centre midfielder... Who will they replace in the starting eleven? Brede hasntbeen up to much this season but i doubt they would drop him as he is captain etc but does hughes deserve to be dropped? And centre midfield sidwell is playing very well and mahamadou is good when fit... I cant see who would be replaced..?
Quote from: Riverside on January 01, 2013, 10:22:33 AM
Quote from: Julius Geezer on December 31, 2012, 10:26:01 AM
Xabi Alonso has said he wouldn't rule out a move back to the PL.
Now that's one ageing player I would like to see at Fulham.
And we all agree use need a CM
Sweet dreams
Yes maybe some wishful thinking there.
Although if Liverpool can make an approach for Sneijder, why can't we for Alonso?
Quote from: Mladens Nan on January 01, 2013, 12:23:15 PM
So, if we sign this Madlung bloke or a centre midfielder... Who will they replace in the starting eleven? Brede hasntbeen up to much this season but i doubt they would drop him as he is captain etc but does hughes deserve to be dropped? And centre midfield sidwell is playing very well and mahamadou is good when fit... I cant see who would be replaced..?
Madlung would probably not come in right away unless Hangeland were off. A new midfielder would be an improvement to what is currently in the squad, and Diarra will be gone for a month at the African cup of Nations when he is fit.
Quote from: Julius Geezer on January 01, 2013, 03:32:56 PM
Quote from: Riverside on January 01, 2013, 10:22:33 AM
Quote from: Julius Geezer on December 31, 2012, 10:26:01 AM
Xabi Alonso has said he wouldn't rule out a move back to the PL.
Now that's one ageing player I would like to see at Fulham.
And we all agree use need a CM
Sweet dreams
Yes maybe some wishful thinking there.
Although if Liverpool can make an approach for Sneijder, why can't we for Alonso?
Because Alonso is better than Sneijder.
Alonso is also a starter for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid biggest club in Spain.
Fulham not even the biggest club in London.
Quote from: craig10 on December 31, 2012, 12:52:56 PM
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on December 31, 2012, 12:46:22 PM
I don't know why everyone keeps mentioning Bent, Chadli other attacking players.
ARE YOU BLIND TO SEE THAT IT IS OUR MIDFIELD THAT IS LETTING US DOWN!
fml.
100% agree our midfield NEEDS additions however doesn't help we're playing 2 midfielders up front
Who is that then? Ruiz isn't a midfielder mate.
Quote from: craig10 on January 01, 2013, 08:12:20 PM
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on January 01, 2013, 08:06:36 PM
Quote from: craig10 on December 31, 2012, 12:52:56 PM
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on December 31, 2012, 12:46:22 PM
I don't know why everyone keeps mentioning Bent, Chadli other attacking players.
ARE YOU BLIND TO SEE THAT IT IS OUR MIDFIELD THAT IS LETTING US DOWN!
fml.
100% agree our midfield NEEDS additions however doesn't help we're playing 2 midfielders up front
Who is that then? Ruiz isn't a midfielder mate.
he certainly isnt a striker.......
my point is a striker doesnt spend more time behind the ball than infront of it and look at Berba and Ruiz...... we NEED a striker that stays up top OR plug the whole more often that is left by the 2 guys plays upfront, the 1 occasion it was done today we scored
He's a Number10/CF so in between.
Quote from: Mino the Waiter on January 02, 2013, 05:46:04 AM
Quote from: Count Berbatov on January 01, 2013, 01:28:53 AM
Quote from: CH FFC on December 31, 2012, 09:16:22 PM
Quote from: Count Berbatov on December 31, 2012, 08:42:57 PM
I'll throw this in here. But rummer has it, Berba might be a target for a couple of big clubs, local and abroad . He wants to stay though
The only way I can see this happening is if we already lined up a really solid replacement, and we were paid a rediculous amount.
Actually, there's another way. It has to do with his contract and a clause in it. But the important thing is, He wants to stay
Woah, what's all this clause nonsense about?
It's no nonsense. It's a clause to be activated in Jan or else, he's free to go
After our early season scoring performance goals have dried up, so another striker, like Bent, could be a very useful player for us.
Jol won't buy him unless he has a strong conviction that he will score goals for us - but, of course,it's always a gamble when you buy someone.
Quote from: craig10 on January 01, 2013, 08:16:09 PM
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on January 01, 2013, 08:14:24 PM
Quote from: craig10 on January 01, 2013, 08:12:20 PM
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on January 01, 2013, 08:06:36 PM
Quote from: craig10 on December 31, 2012, 12:52:56 PM
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on December 31, 2012, 12:46:22 PM
I don't know why everyone keeps mentioning Bent, Chadli other attacking players.
ARE YOU BLIND TO SEE THAT IT IS OUR MIDFIELD THAT IS LETTING US DOWN!
fml.
100% agree our midfield NEEDS additions however doesn't help we're playing 2 midfielders up front
Who is that then? Ruiz isn't a midfielder mate.
he certainly isnt a striker.......
my point is a striker doesnt spend more time behind the ball than infront of it and look at Berba and Ruiz...... we NEED a striker that stays up top OR plug the whole more often that is left by the 2 guys plays upfront, the 1 occasion it was done today we scored
He's a Number10/CF so in between.
i accept that mate but as is IMO Berba and thats why i am boring myself now trying to persaude people we need a "striker" let me put it this way the only time i recall seeing Ruiz in the area was when he should have got a penalty and Berba other than corners he ended up in the area for his goal.... i want someone there everytime we attack ready to pounce
2nd half Dejagah was one on one with the left back on the corner of the box NOT 1 player in the box.... this happens for me all too often, its not a dig at Ruiz or Berba its just the way they play
Well if there was somebody else in the team to make a goal passes, both of them would be up front !
Quote from: Julius Geezer on January 01, 2013, 03:32:56 PM
Quote from: Riverside on January 01, 2013, 10:22:33 AM
Quote from: Julius Geezer on December 31, 2012, 10:26:01 AM
Xabi Alonso has said he wouldn't rule out a move back to the PL.
Now that's one ageing player I would like to see at Fulham.
And we all agree use need a CM
Sweet dreams
!!
Yes maybe some wishful thinking there.
Although if Liverpool can make an approach for Sneijder, why can't we for Alonso?
Looks like we are 1st in line to get Boateng so far
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/02/3642892/derek-boateng-has-fulham-medical-ahead-of-move?source=breakingnews (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/02/3642892/derek-boateng-has-fulham-medical-ahead-of-move?source=breakingnews)
Discuss.
Good signing, bad signing? Assuming it all goes through
At 29 he is no spring chicken but he is big and physical and that is something we don't have much of.
Good signing in that he is,hopefully, the beginning of the midfield cover we'll bring in this window.
Bad in that we know goin into it that he's off with Ghana for a month along with Diarra.
I hope that he fits well with the team and that we sign someone younger with more potential to be brought along as a replacement.
I really hope that Kasami gets the shot in the second half of the season. Does neither the club or the player any good to spend the entire season for the most part on the bench. He's not developing there.
From what I've seen (you can see a recap of his last season with Dnipro on youtube), I don't think he will improve our team. He reminds me of Etuhu, - some late/crazy challenges etc. but I think that any depth is good depth for us now, - esp. with Diarra injured/going off to Africa Cup Of Nations soon as well.
Found a video on youtube called "3 knockdown in 10 second,don't mess with Derek Boateng"...
3 knockdown in 10 second,don't mess with Derek Boateng (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-BbCvwQb7I#ws)
I must admit to being not overly enthused by this one...
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 02, 2013, 01:53:14 PM
Found a video on youtube called "3 knockdown in 10 second,don't mess with Derek Boateng"...
3 knockdown in 10 second,don't mess with Derek Boateng (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-BbCvwQb7I#ws)
This is interesting... Hope hes calmed down and doesn't turn into our version of Joey Barton.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 02, 2013, 01:53:14 PM
Found a video on youtube called "3 knockdown in 10 second,don't mess with Derek Boateng"...
3 knockdown in 10 second,don't mess with Derek Boateng (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-BbCvwQb7I#ws)
To be fair to the lad, thhe guy he tackled went down screaming like a wimpy little bitch
He's in the Ghana squad for the ANC so we probably won't see him on the pitch until February. It seems a might silly bringing him in for the last fifteen games, we need the cover now. :Happy New Year:
We've obviously been chasing him for a while, and Jol obviously likes him. Will be interesting to see how he fits into the MF. Will he play with Sidwell? I cant see Jol sticking him and Diarra in the mf together
Quote from: Delboy on January 02, 2013, 02:04:28 PM
He's in the Ghana squad for the ANC so we probably won't see him on the pitch until February. It seems a might silly bringing him in for the last fifteen games, we need the cover now. :Happy New Year:
totally agree. i personally wouldnt touch any african with a barge pole purely because of the anc
pointless signing really, if he is going away in ghana then what is the point? we need someone to come in and either start or cover diarra and not go away with him to the same tournament.
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 02, 2013, 02:11:14 PM
pointless signing really, if he is going away in ghana then what is the point? we need someone to come in and either start or cover diarra and not go away with him to the same tournament.
if diarra goes to the anc i would cancell his contract
RISKY TRANSFER!
He passed 8 clubs for 12 years .
NO if he is off to Africa. Worst case, he doesn't put in an appearance at Fulham and comes back injured. Unless there is a clause in his contract, ie, no play, no pay.
Jol does not mind buying reputation players as he knows he can tame them and they are usually cheap for that reason. One of the reasons we got Berbatov of courses.
Doesn't make much sense short term when you think about the ACON, but he looks a decent player from the few times I've seen him play.
He's turning thirty this year...
Probably not the profile of player we need just now. Defensive midfielder turning 30 and potentially of to the ANC. As ever will give him a fair chance but would have put other areas of the field a priority.
Quote from: Rhys Lightning 63 on January 02, 2013, 02:02:38 PM
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 02, 2013, 01:53:14 PM
Found a video on youtube called "3 knockdown in 10 second,don't mess with Derek Boateng"...
3 knockdown in 10 second,don't mess with Derek Boateng (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-BbCvwQb7I#ws)
To be fair to the lad, thhe guy he tackled went down screaming like a wimpy little bitch
What about the other 2 guys?!! one of them was barely touched and went down like a sissy girl having a pretend fainting attack!
I think the players pretending they have been hurt should be punished too - stop this simulation before it's too late. It is already creeping into grass roots - it even happens in the rank awful level that I play at!!
I'd rather have Oswald Boateng in the squad!
Would be a decent signing
Quote from: Oiseau on January 02, 2013, 02:28:31 PM
He's turning thirty this year...
for African players the age could be an issue. I mean often nobody knows actually how old is some player.
A lot of agents are playing with the age before first transfer. Garba Laval a Nigerian International was presented for 32 years old when actually turned 37
Quote from: Danny on January 02, 2013, 02:50:21 PM
Quote from: Oiseau on January 02, 2013, 02:28:31 PM
He's turning thirty this year...
for African players the age could be an issue. I mean often nobody knows actually how old is some player.
A lot of agents are playing with the age before first transfer. Garba Laval a Nigerian International was presented for 32 years old when actually turned 37
Finidi George - Ipswich Town bought him, 30 going on 45, within like 2 months he had a grey beard!
Is he related to the Boateng brothers from Ghana? Cuz both of those guys are amazing footballers.
Only goal.com reporting it at the moment.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/02/3642892/derek-boateng-has-fulham-medical-ahead-of-move?source=breakingnews (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/02/3642892/derek-boateng-has-fulham-medical-ahead-of-move?source=breakingnews)
Quote from: Beefy on January 02, 2013, 02:58:27 PM
Is he related to the Boateng brothers from Ghana? Cuz both of those guys are amazing footballers.
Nope. Boateng is a very common Akan name.
Sturridge to Liverpool all wrapped up
Quote from: Oiseau on January 02, 2013, 02:28:31 PM
He's turning thirty this year...
It's not the end of the world - Riether's a couple of months older than him and he doesn't look too old.
Quote from: EJL on January 02, 2013, 03:04:03 PM
Only goal.com reporting it at the moment.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/02/3642892/derek-boateng-has-fulham-medical-ahead-of-move?source=breakingnews (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/02/3642892/derek-boateng-has-fulham-medical-ahead-of-move?source=breakingnews)
Quote from: Beefy on January 02, 2013, 02:58:27 PM
Is he related to the Boateng brothers from Ghana? Cuz both of those guys are amazing footballers.
Nope. Boateng is a very common Akan name.
It's fairly common but I've got a feeling he is related to the other Boateng brothers, can't remember where I heard/read it though
Quote from: Danny on January 02, 2013, 02:50:21 PM
Quote from: Oiseau on January 02, 2013, 02:28:31 PM
He's turning thirty this year...
for African players the age could be an issue. I mean often nobody knows actually how old is some player.
A lot of agents are playing with the age before first transfer. Garba Laval a Nigerian International was presented for 32 years old when actually turned 37
Good point. Not for 1 second do I believe Diarra is 31!!
Quote from: cebu on January 02, 2013, 03:50:46 PM
Quote from: Oiseau on January 02, 2013, 02:28:31 PM
He's turning thirty this year...
It's not the end of the world - Riether's a couple of months older than him and he doesn't look too old.
What happens in two seasons time when they're going on 33? We'll need to replace a number of our players. That could create instability. Some players age better than others, too (just look at Duff.)
This feels like a short term deal although it could be beneficial.
Chelsea being linked with Demba Ba... He has a £7m release clause in his contract with the Toon and according to the Beeb that has been activated.
Quaresma apparently in England
Seems a bit uninspiring; with the age and him jetting off to the ACON for a month, but I trust Jol's judgement. I just wish we'd look at some younger players.
We have been after Derek Boeteng for the last 6 windows, back to when Hodgson was our manager. It's like Bentley, we always seem to be in for him according to the papers.
If he is anything like Etuhu, as has been suggested, Jol has stated he missed having a midfield presence like Etuhu to bring in to bottle up the middle when on defense.
Seems like this is a Macintosh signing, not a Jol signing, given how long we have been in for him.
This could be an important signing. For much of the season we've missed an Etuhu type player. He wasn't good enough for us but we need someone to protect the back four better. He could be our man. I hear he's decent at passing too which would be a bonus.
Quote from: The Moose on January 02, 2013, 04:46:08 PM
This could be an important signing. For much of the season we've missed an Etuhu type player. He wasn't good enough for us but we need someone to protect the back four better. He could be our man. I hear he's decent at passing too which would be a bonus.
I think Baird and Sidwell have done an alright job at that personally.
Quote from: Enter the Frei on January 02, 2013, 03:54:10 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 02, 2013, 03:04:03 PM
Only goal.com reporting it at the moment.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/02/3642892/derek-boateng-has-fulham-medical-ahead-of-move?source=breakingnews (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/02/3642892/derek-boateng-has-fulham-medical-ahead-of-move?source=breakingnews)
Quote from: Beefy on January 02, 2013, 02:58:27 PM
Is he related to the Boateng brothers from Ghana? Cuz both of those guys are amazing footballers.
Nope. Boateng is a very common Akan name.
It's fairly common but I've got a feeling he is related to the other Boateng brothers, can't remember where I heard/read it though
Not related, Sir.
Quote from: ElissonSnygg on January 02, 2013, 04:21:16 PM
Quaresma apparently in England
Ah, the unfulfilled promise of Ricardo Quaresma.
Free agent, only 29, Premier League experience (albeit limited and uneventful) and he can put in some funky crosses. I wouldn't say no.
think hes away to pool
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 02, 2013, 04:57:10 PM
think hes away to pool
They already have Downing, Sterling, Assaidi, Sturridge and Enrique, who have all played on the wing this season. Just imagine the flair overload. Ruiz, Berba and Quaresma.
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 02, 2013, 04:48:26 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 02, 2013, 04:46:08 PM
This could be an important signing. For much of the season we've missed an Etuhu type player. He wasn't good enough for us but we need someone to protect the back four better. He could be our man. I hear he's decent at passing too which would be a bonus.
I think Baird and Sidwell have done an alright job at that personally.
I disagree. The QPR defeat was the best example. They failed to deal with Taarabt or Faurlin.
Didn't he played against us in the europa league when we played dnipro?
Quote from: The Moose on January 02, 2013, 05:06:34 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 02, 2013, 04:48:26 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 02, 2013, 04:46:08 PM
This could be an important signing. For much of the season we've missed an Etuhu type player. He wasn't good enough for us but we need someone to protect the back four better. He could be our man. I hear he's decent at passing too which would be a bonus.
I think Baird and Sidwell have done an alright job at that personally.
I disagree. The QPR defeat was the best example. They failed to deal with Taarabt or Faurlin.
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but what makes boateng a sure bet he will be better? A player who really isnt a priority in my eyes
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 02, 2013, 05:09:26 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 02, 2013, 05:06:34 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 02, 2013, 04:48:26 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 02, 2013, 04:46:08 PM
This could be an important signing. For much of the season we've missed an Etuhu type player. He wasn't good enough for us but we need someone to protect the back four better. He could be our man. I hear he's decent at passing too which would be a bonus.
I think Baird and Sidwell have done an alright job at that personally.
I disagree. The QPR defeat was the best example. They failed to deal with Taarabt or Faurlin.
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but what makes boateng a sure bet he will be better? A player who really isnt a priority in my eyes
I never said I was sure he will do better, but it is a priority area if we are to concede less goals. I'm hoping we'll get a good keeper in to take over from Scwharzer, a left back would be great but I don't see it and a good centre back to provide real competition for Hangeland or possibly replace him.
Offensively we need cover for Ruiz.
Dutch papers saying that Chris David has signed
Could we just go an get Lucas Biglia and be done with our midfield pairing problems? Why can't we get a rumor about this kind of player?
He'd be pricey, sure, but not so much so that we couldn't profit from a sale later on or at least get our money back. We could certainly offer the pay raise he'd be looking for over Anderlecht.
Think he could step in and provide much of what we are lacking at the moment.
He is a decent player but I fail to see how he will be the link between the defense and the attack.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 02, 2013, 05:45:28 PM
Could we just go an get Lucas Biglia and be done with our midfield pairing problems? Why can't we get a rumor about this kind of player?
He'd be pricey, sure, but not so much so that we couldn't profit from a sale later on or at least get our money back. We could certainly offer the pay raise he'd be looking for over Anderlecht.
Think he could step in and provide much of what we are lacking at the moment.
Disagree. I don't think he adds a lot to the team. He is a bad version of Modric imo and most certainly not a leader. Personal view, we can disagree of course.
What a lot of miseries! We have not even bought him, let alone seen him play for us and so many on here are knocking him.
From the match in the Europa League, I remember him as being big, strong and a good tackler but also as reading the game well and capable of picking a good pass.
I understand the issues about age and the ACN but he seems a good player who would improve the quality of the side. He would add some solidity to the midfield where we have often looked vulnerable and is comfortable on the ball so can link the defence and attack. He can also play in central defence.
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on January 02, 2013, 05:50:26 PM
What a lot of miseries! We have not even bought him let alone seen him play for us and so many on here are knocking him.
From the match in the Europa League, I remember him as being big, strong and a good tackler but also as reading the game well and capable of picking a good pass.
I understand the issues about age and the ACN but he seems a good player and would add some solidity to the midfield where we have often looked vulnerable. He can also play in central defence.
Well said!
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Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 02, 2013, 05:45:28 PM
Could we just go an get Lucas Biglia and be done with our midfield pairing problems? Why can't we get a rumor about this kind of player?
He'd be pricey, sure, but not so much so that we couldn't profit from a sale later on or at least get our money back. We could certainly offer the pay raise he'd be looking for over Anderlecht.
Think he could step in and provide much of what we are lacking at the moment.
Disagree. I don't think he adds a lot to the team. He is a bad version of Modric imo and most certainly not a leader. Personal view, we can disagree of course.
Well, we can't afford good versions of Modric.....unless we spot them before others do anyway. :)
I wouldn't worry so much about leadership so long as we can get more creativity and better passing from our CM pairing. In that regard, I believe he would be an improvement. All speculation of course, since one never knows until he's actually playing in the league.
Quote from: YankeeJim on January 02, 2013, 05:46:54 PM
He is a decent player but I fail to see how he will be the link between the defense and the attack.
Karagounis seems to be a good link player. Then we have Ruiz who can supply the final ball.
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on January 02, 2013, 05:50:26 PM
What a lot of miseries! We have not even bought him, let alone seen him play for us and so many on here are knocking him.
From the match in the Europa League, I remember him as being big, strong and a good tackler but also as reading the game well and capable of picking a good pass.
I understand the issues about age and the ACN but he seems a good player who would improve the quality of the side. He would add some solidity to the midfield where we have often looked vulnerable and is comfortable on the ball so can link the defence and attack. He can also play in central defence.
So what you're really saying is that he'll wind up signing elsewhere and succeeding famously. Fulhamish! :011:
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Quote from: YankeeJim on January 02, 2013, 05:46:54 PM
He is a decent player but I fail to see how he will be the link between the defense and the attack.
Karagounis seems to be a good link player. Then we have Ruiz who can supply the final ball.
If Ruiz could stay healthy (as well as Diarra), we wouldn't be needing any mids.
ok then in your eyes is he anywhere near the quality of dembele? or have we waited 6 months for his replacement to be underwhelming...
Quote from: fulhamben on January 02, 2013, 06:19:51 PM
ok then in your eyes is he anywhere near the quality of dembele? or have we waited 6 months for his replacement to be underwhelming...
I think you're gonna be underwhelmed by any centre midfielder we sign then.
so then yes in my eyes if he is a big down grade on what we had then why not just struggle on till the summer and try and buy someone good. rather save the wgaes and fee and play kasami. cos at least he wont bugger off for 6 weeks when we need him
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Quote from: fulhamben on January 02, 2013, 06:19:51 PM
ok then in your eyes is he anywhere near the quality of dembele? or have we waited 6 months for his replacement to be underwhelming...
I think you're gonna be underwhelmed by any centre midfielder we sign then.
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Quote from: YankeeJim on January 02, 2013, 05:46:54 PM
He is a decent player but I fail to see how he will be the link between the defense and the attack.
Karagounis seems to be a good link player. Then we have Ruiz who can supply the final ball.
If Ruiz could stay healthy (as well as Diarra), we wouldn't be needing any mids.
If Ruiz, Diarra and Karagounis could stay fit all season then that's our starting midfield for sure. But we can't risk that for obvious reasons. So we need bodies in.
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Quote from: YankeeJim on January 02, 2013, 05:46:54 PM
He is a decent player but I fail to see how he will be the link between the defense and the attack.
Karagounis seems to be a good link player. Then we have Ruiz who can supply the final ball.
If Ruiz could stay healthy (as well as Diarra), we wouldn't be needing any mids.
If Ruiz, Diarra and Karagounis could stay fit all season then that's our starting midfield for sure. But we can't risk that for obvious reasons. So we need bodies in.
but we have bodies. richardson kasami teverares baird. (granted they are not much but is derek?)
Quote from: fulhamben on January 02, 2013, 06:34:04 PM
so then yes in my eyes if he is a big down grade on what we had then why not just struggle on till the summer and try and buy someone good. rather save the wgaes and fee and play kasami. cos at least he wont bugger off for 6 weeks when we need himQuote from: Jack Fulham on January 02, 2013, 06:27:16 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 02, 2013, 06:19:51 PM
ok then in your eyes is he anywhere near the quality of dembele? or have we waited 6 months for his replacement to be underwhelming...
I think you're gonna be underwhelmed by any centre midfielder we sign then.
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Maybe because there's not a midfielder out there we could possibly get who would adequately replace dembele? Now or summer.
Quote from: fulhamben on January 02, 2013, 06:19:51 PM
ok then in your eyes is he anywhere near the quality of dembele? or have we waited 6 months for his replacement to be underwhelming...
I doubt we'll be seeing another player like that ever again. He's a rare gem. But we have Ruiz and Berbatov, two excellent players. Berbatov is the only world class player in his prime that I've ever seen at the club.
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so then yes in my eyes if he is a big down grade on what we had then why not just struggle on till the summer and try and buy someone good. rather save the wgaes and fee and play kasami. cos at least he wont bugger off for 6 weeks when we need himQuote from: Jack Fulham on January 02, 2013, 06:27:16 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 02, 2013, 06:19:51 PM
ok then in your eyes is he anywhere near the quality of dembele? or have we waited 6 months for his replacement to be underwhelming...
I think you're gonna be underwhelmed by any centre midfielder we sign then.
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Maybe because there's not a midfielder out there we could possibly get who would adequately replace dembele? Now or summer.
i did say anywhere near. we already have players that are not near his standard so do we need another? surely any new player has to be at least better than baird and sidwell.
Belgian newspapers generally do not speculate about who will go where until a deal is (almost) done. Apparently Fulham have made a bid for Bolat, which has been accepted by Standard de Liège who hate to see him leave but his contract expires in the summer and he did not intend to stay on. Bolat returned from a bad knee injury and has become second goalkeeper after Japanese international.
I have always liked Bolat for his work rate, his energy and his good goalkeeping skills when under pressure. Bolat is Belgian but opted for the Turkish nationality because he stands no chance in the Belgian goal (Mignolet, Courtois to name but two). He is the type of goalkeeper who commands his area and who comes from the excellent goalkeeper school of Genk (who produced Courtois, Bailly amongst others).
Let's keep our fingers crossed!
Anyone else get a chuckle out of the consecutive posts on page 16 of this epic thread?
1. Sturridge to Liverpool
2. Demba Ba to Chelsea
The Undead exchange 4th choice strikers, I guess.
Quote from: EJL on January 02, 2013, 03:04:03 PM
Nope. Boateng is a very common Akan name.
What is that word?
Quote from: sipwell on January 02, 2013, 06:47:44 PM
Belgian newspapers generally do not speculate about who will go where until a deal is (almost) done. Apparently Fulham have made a bid for Bolat, which has been accepted by Standard de Liège who hate to see him leave but his contract expires in the summer and he did not intend to stay on. Bolat returned from a bad knee injury and has become second goalkeeper after Japanese international.
I have always liked Bolat for his work rate, his energy and his good goalkeeping skills when under pressure. Bolat is Belgian but opted for the Turkish nationality because he stands no chance in the Belgian goal (Mignolet, Courtois to name but two). He is the type of goalkeeper who commands his area and who comes from the excellent goalkeeper school of Genk (who produced Courtois, Bailly amongst others).
Let's keep our fingers crossed!
cant say i know anything of him. are you suggesting hed be straight in as number 1?
Quote from: fulhamben on January 02, 2013, 06:52:04 PM
Quote from: sipwell on January 02, 2013, 06:47:44 PM
Belgian newspapers generally do not speculate about who will go where until a deal is (almost) done. Apparently Fulham have made a bid for Bolat, which has been accepted by Standard de Liège who hate to see him leave but his contract expires in the summer and he did not intend to stay on. Bolat returned from a bad knee injury and has become second goalkeeper after Japanese international.
I have always liked Bolat for his work rate, his energy and his good goalkeeping skills when under pressure. Bolat is Belgian but opted for the Turkish nationality because he stands no chance in the Belgian goal (Mignolet, Courtois to name but two). He is the type of goalkeeper who commands his area and who comes from the excellent goalkeeper school of Genk (who produced Courtois, Bailly amongst others).
Let's keep our fingers crossed!
cant say i know anything of him. are you suggesting hed be straight in as number 1?
I would think so (if he is fully fit). Apparently he has already been rehabilitating after his injury with Fulham since September (!).
There are so many strange names flying around that i have never even heard of. I keep thinking hilarious thoughts about the Wolf's winkle chap, if he signs for us it will cause so much sniggering when his name is called out!
I hope he's good enough to start. Neither of our keeper's is commanding enough anymore. Schwarzer has suffered too many errors to trust himself and Stockdale has never been commanding.
Quote from: Berserker on January 02, 2013, 06:59:30 PM
There are so many strange names flying around that i have never even heard of. I keep thinking hilarious thoughts about the Wolf's winkle chap, if he signs for us it will cause so much sniggering when his name is called out!
The thought of Diddy and GJ trying to say his name makes it worth signing him alone.
Quote from: Oiseau on January 02, 2013, 02:28:31 PM
He's turning thirty this year...
So he'd be significantly younger than our recent midfield signings of Karagounis and Diarra, and significantly younger than Hangeland and Hughes if he's going to slot in there.
My major concern is that he's unable to command a place in an inferior league and that most of his successes have been with an Israeli side. Still, ... there must be something there. I'm always delighted when a person I have doubts over does us a good job -- Murphy, Duff, Gera leap to mind.
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What happens in two seasons time when they're going on 33? We'll need to replace a number of our players. That could create instability. Some players age better than others, too (just look at Duff.)
This feels like a short term deal although it could be beneficial.
Everything you've mentioned is happening right now and the transition period isn't going that well. We've had too big an upheaval that it's been detrimental to our results. The Hangeland - Hughes partnership is slowly being broken up and aside from that, nearly every relationship in the starting XI is new, whether FW+AM, RB+DM, RB+RW or DM+DM.
It may be defeatist but we have to accept that our better players will always leave, therefore it's imperative to have a good enough scouting network to find replacements. The problem with being a club the size that we are is that either we try to build a side for the future or we buy proven players who have fallen along the wayside of other clubs. The January window isn't the best time to pick up players for the future so we may have to wait until the summer.
Also, the obsession with the age of our squad is over the top. Boateng, just like Karagounis, is a stop gap until Jol finds a suitable young player and I imagine that the club know we won't receive anything for either player at the end of their contract with Fulham. I'd rather we signed experienced players as stop-gaps instead of average 27 year olds. You're spot on with some players ageing better than others, something I've never really given any consideration before but we will just have to trust Mr Jol on this.
I've seen quite a bit of Boateng, probably more than the majority of posters on this messageboard and whilst I don't like him, he'll be an alright signing for us. As much as I think Chris Baird is a nice guy, I'm glad he won't be in the starting lineup anymore. We really need to be aiming higher than players of his calibre.
so is he better than baird
seems like an A+ etuhu. which is grand because we have nothing like that in our squad.
Quote from: The Moose on January 02, 2013, 06:38:41 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 02, 2013, 06:19:51 PM
ok then in your eyes is he anywhere near the quality of dembele? or have we waited 6 months for his replacement to be underwhelming...
I doubt we'll be seeing another player like that ever again. He's a rare gem. But we have Ruiz and Berbatov, two excellent players. Berbatov is the only world class player in his prime that I've ever seen at the club.
Aren't you forgetting Saha, VDS?
I still think Schwarzer can do the job until the end of the season - his distribution is poor but his handling really is good.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 02, 2013, 05:45:28 PM
Could we just go an get Lucas Biglia and be done with our midfield pairing problems? Why can't we get a rumor about this kind of player?
He'd be pricey, sure, but not so much so that we couldn't profit from a sale later on or at least get our money back. We could certainly offer the pay raise he'd be looking for over Anderlecht.
Think he could step in and provide much of what we are lacking at the moment.
Don't think he'd be too pricey - he nearly moved to Norwich in the summer if I remember rightly.
Speaking of Norwich I am absolutely GUTTED we missed out on Alexander Tettey.
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 02, 2013, 07:18:46 PM
Quote from: HatterDon on January 02, 2013, 07:03:55 PM
So he'd be significantly younger than our recent midfield signings of Karagounis and Diarra, and significantly younger than Hangeland and Hughes if he's going to slot in there.
My major concern is that he's unable to command a place in an inferior league and that most of his successes have been with an Israeli side. Still, ... there must be something there. I'm always delighted when a person I have doubts over does us a good job -- Murphy, Duff, Gera leap to mind.
Dnipro are a strong side, they'd beat us and the majority of English Premier League teams. The strength of the league is irrelevant.
Boateng's inability to have a place in the starting XI isn't so much because of his ability. He's wanted to leave for a long time now as him and his wife hate Dnipropetrovsk, particularly since the bombing last year. He fell out with Juande Ramos over the summer and hasn't played since the Europa qualifying round when they were rotating the squad.
Lets not get carried away here. Dnipro are a decent side, but we did beat them last season in the Europa League, so I doubt they would beat most of the teams in the prem!
I'm not sure we need a keeper I want Stockdale to get a proper chance, Schwarzer still makes some top saves & Etheridge is a good talent
Quote from: CurryForMario on January 02, 2013, 07:25:48 PM
I still think Schwarzer can do the job until the end of the season - his distribution is poor but his handling really is good.
For me he needs to be replaced now. He's been making more and more errors.
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Quote from: YankeeJim on January 02, 2013, 05:46:54 PM
He is a decent player but I fail to see how he will be the link between the defense and the attack.
Karagounis seems to be a good link player. Then we have Ruiz who can supply the final ball.
If Ruiz could stay healthy (as well as Diarra), we wouldn't be needing any mids.
If Ruiz, Diarra and Karagounis could stay fit all season then that's our starting midfield for sure. But we can't risk that for obvious reasons. So we need bodies in.
but we have bodies. richardson kasami teverares baird. (granted they are not much but is derek?)
None of which are adequate replacements. I don't know whether Boateng is good enough, Jol seems to think so. I've only seen him against us and he impressed me.
Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 02, 2013, 07:21:39 PM
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Quote from: fulhamben on January 02, 2013, 06:19:51 PM
ok then in your eyes is he anywhere near the quality of dembele? or have we waited 6 months for his replacement to be underwhelming...
I doubt we'll be seeing another player like that ever again. He's a rare gem. But we have Ruiz and Berbatov, two excellent players. Berbatov is the only world class player in his prime that I've ever seen at the club.
Aren't you forgetting Saha, VDS?
Saha wasn't world class and arguably never quite rose to that level, injuries prevented him reaching the top of his game consistently.
Van Der Sar came when he'd been dropped for Juventus, he hadn't been in good form for a while. His spell here proved a lot of doubters wrong and ultimately he was able to return to the top.
We have some good centre midfielders we will never get another Dembele he was a one off, Boateng would be a good signing and with Diarra , Sidwell , Baird , Karagounis & Boateng we would have some quality in the middle
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Quote from: AlFayedsChequebook on January 02, 2013, 07:52:39 PM
Lets not get carried away here. Dnipro are a decent side, but we did beat them last season in the Europa League, so I doubt they would beat most of the teams in the prem!
Aside from the fact they also beat us, a 2 legged fixture that happened over a year ago isn't really relevant.
I'm not getting carried away, they're genuinely very good.
Sorry, I forgot realism is banned when talking to you about eastern european football.
All the teams out there are amazing and would put premier league teams to the sword week in, week out, my bad.
Give Stockdale a chance he is a really good keeper
Schwarz has been a great keeper but let's face it - his time (and substantial wage packet) is coming to an end. For 800k a quality keeper like Bolat is a bargain - and a bit of competition between him and Stockers for no.1 spot wouldn't be the worst thing.
scored this goal to get his side into the next round of the champions league a few years ago, would take one of them from him :P
Been speaking to a Belgian mate who rates him as a keeper. One of the best keepers in the Belgian league at the age of 23 and hopefully we'll see if he's good enough for the prem.
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Quote from: fulhamben on January 02, 2013, 06:19:51 PM
ok then in your eyes is he anywhere near the quality of dembele? or have we waited 6 months for his replacement to be underwhelming...
I doubt we'll be seeing another player like that ever again. He's a rare gem. But we have Ruiz and Berbatov, two excellent players. Berbatov is the only world class player in his prime that I've ever seen at the club.
Aren't you forgetting Saha, VDS?
Saha wasn't world classand arguably never quite rose to that level, injuries prevented him reaching the top of his game consistently.
Van Der Sar came when he'd been dropped for Juventus, he hadn't been in good form for a while. His spell here proved a lot of doubters wrong and ultimately he was able to return to the top.
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Was trying to think last night of a player who came to us and went on to big things. Like really big thinks. Dembele will probably end up as a main man at a top club but apart from him who else was there?
Saha was mostly a benchwarmer. Smalling has been injured a lot and also a benchwarmer. EVDS? Was already at the top of his game before coming to us.
I guess Steve Finnan was a regular for a Champions League winning side
18 months ago Jol was targeted with bringing the average age of the squad down as it was one of the oldest (if not the oldest) squad in the league. Amazingly, he has managed to increase it significantly!!
Not overly inspired by this signing - do we need another defensive midfielder???
being soeone who lives and works in brussels monday to friday, i can tell you they do speculate and this news has been in the press here since november. he has been training with us while he was based in london recovering from an inury (his surgeon was based in london). He is not to bad, he will not tho be the number one, he is not at MS's level right now. Seen him play a few times, he is commanding but suffers from what all european keepers suffer from, in that he prefers to parry rather than catch the ball.
Examplae of the speculation here is that we want Mbokani but Anderlecht told us to stump up 20 million euros and we are also looking at a midfielder an CLub Brugge called Ofoe
Ofoe was rumored last summer too.
So Derby rejected £2.5m for Will Hughes. Will we improve?
Quote from: westcliff white on January 02, 2013, 10:22:00 PM
being soeone who lives and works in brussels monday to friday, i can tell you they do speculate and this news has been in the press here since november. he has been training with us while he was based in london recovering from an inury (his surgeon was based in london). He is not to bad, he will not tho be the number one, he is not at MS's level right now. Seen him play a few times, he is commanding but suffers from what all european keepers suffer from, in that he prefers to parry rather than catch the ball.
Examplae of the speculation here is that we want Mbokani but Anderlecht told us to stump up 20 million euros and we are also looking at a midfielder an CLub Brugge called Ofoe
As someone from Brussels - and Belgium - I agree. I would not get Vadis Odjidja Ofoe for any money in the world. He is not what Fulham need (and he never makes it to the Belgium selection so why bother?). Mbokani is another story: goal poacher.
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I'll throw this in here. But rummer has it, Berba might be a target for a couple of big clubs, local and abroad . He wants to stay though
The only way I can see this happening is if we already lined up a really solid replacement, and we were paid a rediculous amount.
Actually, there's another way. It has to do with his contract and a clause in it. But the important thing is, He wants to stay
Woah, what's all this clause nonsense about?
It's no nonsense. It's a clause to be activated in Jan or else, he's free to go
Surely he can't leave before the end of the season anyways?
My tweet from earlier:
@bilet: Vegard Forren in advanced talks with unkown club according to Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Could it be #FFC. #EFC got no funds according the press.
Quote from: Artful Dodger on January 02, 2013, 10:18:53 PMNot overly inspired by this signing - do we need another defensive midfielder???
With Diarra injured all the time we need one who has a similar capability with the ball, which we don't have.
Sporting are broke apparently.
Quote from: BenjyUK on January 02, 2013, 10:27:06 PM
So Derby rejected £2.5m for Will Hughes. Will we improve?
That was a fake Derby twitter account.
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 02, 2013, 10:53:04 PM
This may have been discussed further back, but how on earth have Reading signed Carrico from Sporting? And for £750k?!
Sporting absolutely skint.
Having to use a 3rd party investment fund to secure players/pay some of their wages. How the giants fall, eh?
Quote from: Artful Dodger on January 02, 2013, 10:18:53 PM
18 months ago Jol was targeted with bringing the average age of the squad down as it was one of the oldest (if not the oldest) squad in the league. Amazingly, he has managed to increase it significantly!!
Not overly inspired by this signing - do we need another defensive midfielder???
By signing free agents because he had no money. Good young talent will cost money. He's giving our young players a chance.
I don't think we need to splash cash we got some great youngsters in Briggs , Kasami , Kaca , Frei & Trotta and the more money we spend the.less chances they get
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 02, 2013, 11:14:54 PM
I don't think we need to splash cash we got some great youngsters in Briggs , Kasami , Kaca , Frei & Trotta and the more money we spend the.less chances they get
We won't see Trotta this season if ever, and I expect Kasami will go out on loan.
So, is The Lorax any better than Smoygi? or the 12 fingered Mexican we were linked with?
By all means, let's have 12 or 13 goalkeepers on the books. Beats getting the two or three under 30 midfielders we actually need.
Quote from: Artful Dodger on January 02, 2013, 10:18:53 PM
18 months ago Jol was targeted with bringing the average age of the squad down as it was one of the oldest (if not the oldest) squad in the league. Amazingly, he has managed to increase it significantly!!
Not overly inspired by this signing - do we need another defensive midfielder???
I am sure that he wants to bring the age down, but that is hard to do unless you spend the money. I would not say he has brought the age of the squad up, would you really?
Petric, Rodallega, Riether, Tavares, Ruiz, Berbatov, Dejagah, and a handful of youngsters. Seems more like a lateral move, then you add Karagounis who was brought in after the window because he was needed for this season (and he has proven to be a good option).
In fact the average age of the people that he brought in is less than the average age of the players that left. How many 16-19 year old players did he bring in? 4 or 5?
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This may have been discussed further back, but how on earth have Reading signed Carrico from Sporting? And for £750k?!
Sporting absolutely skint.
Having to use a 3rd party investment fund to secure players/pay some of their wages. How the giants fall, eh?
Ahh, explains why Izmailov is moving too.
Can't we just raid their whole squad.
Where is he off too? He's a decent player.
Hmm, could do but they've been struggling to finish in the top4 in the Liga Portuguesa not sure we'd get much talent other than RVW, Jeffren.
Saw this earlier today, but not much else. Charlton's CM Bradley Pritchard being assessed by three teams, including Fulham. I know nothing about him, think I saw him play a couple of times. Don't remember what I saw though, so not sure if that was a good thing or not haha.
Quote from: Berserker on January 02, 2013, 06:59:30 PM
There are so many strange names flying around that i have never even heard of. I keep thinking hilarious thoughts about the Wolf's winkle chap, if he signs for us it will cause so much sniggering when his name is called out!
You mean Madlung or Borat?
Quote from: CH FFC on January 02, 2013, 11:35:10 PM
Saw this earlier today, but not much else. Charlton's CM Bradley Pritchard being assessed by three teams, including Fulham. I know nothing about him, think I saw him play a couple of times. Don't remember what I saw though, so not sure if that was a good thing or not haha.
Was playing in the BlueSQ perm two years ago..
Quote from: HatterDon on January 02, 2013, 11:22:54 PM
So, is The Lorax any better than Smoygi? or the 12 fingered Mexican we were linked with?
By all means, let's have 12 or 13 goalkeepers on the books. Beats getting the two or three under 30 midfielders we actually need.
The thing is though, 3 of our 4 goalkeeper's contracts expire in the summer so we'll probably need to get some new faces in sooner or later. Mind as well do it now.
Plus, Somogyi was signed from the Hungarian second division as pure cover. Bolat is a fairly young keeper and has played both international and CL football.
Joe Cole to West Ham
Quote from: HatterDon on January 02, 2013, 11:22:54 PM
So, is The Lorax any better than Smoygi? or the 12 fingered Mexican we were linked with?
By all means, let's have 12 or 13 goalkeepers on the books. Beats getting the two or three under 30 midfielders we actually need.
For me Schwarzer needs replacing now. Whether that's Stockdale or someone else I don't know.
There has been quite a few posts on twitter linking us with Nuri Sahin, liverpool are apparently looking to terminate his loan deal to cut down their wages.
Quite a good little player definitely someone who would improve our midfield but can't see it happening to be honest, his 90k a week wages especially make the deal look less than admirable.
But you never know!
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 02, 2013, 11:14:54 PM
I don't think we need to splash cash we got some great youngsters in Briggs , Kasami , Kaca , Frei & Trotta and the more money we spend the.less chances they get
Frei and Kaca are great youngsters. Kasami might be. Trotta...we are yet to see. Briggs is not a 'great youngster' but he's suitable until something better happens.
Quote from: Bilet on January 02, 2013, 10:50:29 PM
My tweet from earlier:
@bilet: Vegard Forren in advanced talks with unkown club according to Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Could it be #FFC. #EFC got no funds according the press.
Speaking of twitter, I saw Fellaini to ManUre earlier today. If that's so, the EFC should have a tidy sum to spend.
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So, is The Lorax any better than Smoygi? or the 12 fingered Mexican we were linked with?
By all means, let's have 12 or 13 goalkeepers on the books. Beats getting the two or three under 30 midfielders we actually need.
The thing is though, 3 of our 4 goalkeeper's contracts expire in the summer so we'll probably need to get some new faces in sooner or later. Mind as well do it now.
Plus, Somogyi was signed from the Hungarian second division as pure cover. Bolat is a fairly young keeper and has played both international and CL football.
Scored in the CL too!
Great headerer of the ball
Super Goal Bolat : Goalkeeper's Goal Standard de Liege 1-1 Az Alkmaar Sky Sport (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfm0Pk_C4rc#)
Brilliant. He runs like Borat too. :yay:
According to THE SUN we are close to agreeing a loan deal for D. Boateng !
Anyone got any links to the Ricky Van Wolfswinkle story? Isn't he meant to be incredible?
The Madlung and Bolat transfers seem to have simmered down.
Surprised the Boateng and David transfers weren't announced straight away if they were carried over from the summer
Faouzi Ghoulam Personal information
Date of birth 1 February 1991 (age 21)
Place of birth Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Left back
Currently playing at Saint Etienne...
STOKE, Fulham and Udinese are locked in a three-way battle to sign Saint Etienne's Faouzi Ghoulam.
The 6ft 1in left-back, 21, has racked up 59 league appearances since making his senior debut back in 2010 and is valued at £2.2million.
He has featured for France Under-21s but has switched to Algeria and will play in the African Nations Cup.
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4723454/Faouzi-Ghoulam-a-target-for-Stoke-and-Fulham.html#ixzz2GtngFLvb (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4723454/Faouzi-Ghoulam-a-target-for-Stoke-and-Fulham.html#ixzz2GtngFLvb)
Well nothing on RVW, but somehow we are connected to Nuri Sahin
The sun....
Doesn't mention us and seems to distance him from any sort of move anywhere. Not sure a striker is a priority for us anyways.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8306014/Reported-Tottenham-target-Ricky-van-Wolfswinkel-is-close-to-a-new-Sporting-deal (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8306014/Reported-Tottenham-target-Ricky-van-Wolfswinkel-is-close-to-a-new-Sporting-deal)
Edit: Ignore me.. I misread the date, thought it said Jan 3rd and not December 3rd..
The January transfer window....
The AFC
We need to stop signing players who are at the African nations cup
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 03, 2013, 09:04:35 AM
We need to stop signing players who are at the African nations cup
Why?
They miss 4 or 5 games maximum every other year. Not a big deal if they are what we want, need and can afford.
We need players now, to fill gaps we've had for months. ACN is a pain.
What we need are the right players. Better to get them match fit for 6 weeks time than buy the wrong players now.
We shouldn't underestimate just how hard it is to find these players. They have to be affordable and willing to sign. Very easy to splash cash on players who don't perform.
We aren't actually in a desperate position.
We aren't actually in a desperate position.
Really?
Yes - really.
13th with a point more than we had at the same point last season. Ruiz back and looking good in the last two games.
It could of course go pear shaped but right now it's OK.
Football 365 had a little one about Nuri Sahin coming to us if he leaves liverpool?
Quote from: hongkongfulham on January 03, 2013, 10:08:10 AM
Football 365 had a little one about Nuri Sahin coming to us if he leaves liverpool?
That would be one of the best deals we could possibly do, but I see absolutely no chance of this happening. If it does happen though, he would bring a lot of everything out midfield currently begs for.
Well, it could go pear shaped anytime, so narrow is the line betwen success and failure for a club like Fulham in the Prem. Our achievement of staying in it for so long is massive.
Agree Tony - after the last two performances - and the last result - which was very important- I feel fairly positive at the moment....touch wood!
If Jol rates him, then I'll definitely give him a chance.
Usually these 'X club and Fulham are battling for Y player' stories in the press never come off, though. The last one I can remember us getting was Ruiz who apparently chose us over Newcastle.
Didn't Berbatov choose us over Juventus and a rather angry Fiorentina?
We aren't in a bad position at all, we have just stopped a rather bad run and the squad is heading back toward a clean bill of health.
Yes, I would welcome this guy with open arms!
Been a stand out player in an over achieving ASSE team.
Definitely worth the money.
Get him in Jol!!!!
Unless he is part of the deal for us to drop the case with them about Dempsey...
Quote from: shnlwswlkr on January 03, 2013, 12:09:06 PM
Unless he is part of the deal for us to drop the case with them about Dempsey...
That's a possibility
I would have thought that we would wait to get a new LB till the summer window because we have more pressing problems, but if the right players is there, with the right price - then we have to go for it.
Find it unlikely though.
Quote from: shnlwswlkr on January 03, 2013, 12:09:06 PM
Unless he is part of the deal for us to drop the case with them about Dempsey...
Why would Liverpool have any leverage over a player who isn't contracted to them?
Molde have accepted a bid from an unnamed English club for Vegard Forren. He has withdrawn from the national team to travel over and agree personal terms and undergo a medical.
Quote from: NorJof on January 03, 2013, 12:47:06 PM
Molde have accepted a bid from an unnamed English club for Vegard Forren. He has withdrawn from the national team to travel over and agree personal terms and undergo a medical.
Everton, Fulham or Man U apparently.
Seeing as it's so secretive that could well be us.
Quote from: NorJof on January 03, 2013, 12:47:06 PM
Molde have accepted a bid from an unnamed English club for Vegard Forren. He has withdrawn from the national team to travel over and agree personal terms and undergo a medical.
if we are in for him then that means brede is off. Hughes most likely will be the one to stay
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 03, 2013, 12:49:17 PM
everton are front runners and it will be them..
Not sure about that. They just announced loses and says they won't spend in this window. Southampton and Newcastle also heavily linked. Think we should try and get him. Could develop into a better defender than both Hangeland and Hughes given some time to adapt.
Quote from: Bilet on January 03, 2013, 12:51:20 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 03, 2013, 12:49:17 PM
everton are front runners and it will be them..
Not sure about that. They just announced loses and says they won't spend in this window. Southampton and Newcastle also heavily linked. Think we should try and get him. Could develop into a better defender than both Hangeland and Hughes given some time to adapt.
ole guunar solskjaer has been reported saying united are close and everton are also in the running..no mention of us!¬
Not sure we want any players Stoke are after.
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 03, 2013, 12:52:38 PM
Quote from: Bilet on January 03, 2013, 12:51:20 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 03, 2013, 12:49:17 PM
everton are front runners and it will be them..
Not sure about that. They just announced loses and says they won't spend in this window. Southampton and Newcastle also heavily linked. Think we should try and get him. Could develop into a better defender than both Hangeland and Hughes given some time to adapt.
ole guunar solskjaer has been reported saying united are close and everton are also in the running..no mention of us!¬
I read the Ole Gunner quote, he's very coy and mentions no clubs? (Unless you can enlighten me with a quote from 10 onwards today)
Boateng work permit hearing is tomorrow
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 03, 2013, 12:49:17 PM
Quote from: NorJof on January 03, 2013, 12:47:06 PM
Molde have accepted a bid from an unnamed English club for Vegard Forren. He has withdrawn from the national team to travel over and agree personal terms and undergo a medical.
if we are in for him then that means brede is off. Hughes most likely will be the one to stay
You think? Even though Jol dropped Hughes when Brede was in dire form...?
Moussa Sissoko linked on twitter
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 03, 2013, 12:53:58 PM
Not sure we want any players Stoke are after.
Stoke know how to keep clean sheets, it would be nice if we did too.
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 03, 2013, 12:53:58 PM
Not sure we want any players Stoke are after.
Charlie Adam and peter Crouch......Also Kenwyne Jones, quite a few apparently.
Hope we are making a move for him(Vegard Forren) as I rather have him than Alexander Madlun. If I have to dream a bit I would love to see us making a move for Jores Okore.
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 03, 2013, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 03, 2013, 12:57:11 PM
Moussa Sissoko linked on twitter
Would like this!
Its a very weak (ie false) rumour atm though. Juventus are favourites
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 03, 2013, 12:52:38 PM
ole guunar solskjaer has been reported saying united are close and everton are also in the running..no mention of us!¬
Where? I know Everton have been interested and held talks earlier with Molde, but United is probably only mentioned because of the OGS-link...
Besiktas interested in Frei on loan
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 03, 2013, 12:55:38 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 03, 2013, 12:52:38 PM
Quote from: Bilet on January 03, 2013, 12:51:20 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 03, 2013, 12:49:17 PM
everton are front runners and it will be them..
Not sure about that. They just announced loses and says they won't spend in this window. Southampton and Newcastle also heavily linked. Think we should try and get him. Could develop into a better defender than both Hangeland and Hughes given some time to adapt.
ole guunar solskjaer has been reported saying united are close and everton are also in the running..no mention of us!¬
I read the Ole Gunner quote, he's very coy and mentions no clubs? (Unless you can enlighten me with a quote from 10 onwards today)
A few Twitter users are ~claiming~ to have seen him arriving in Southampton but I honestly wouldn't believe it. I think Fulham and Everton are the only clubs who've expressed an interest in him publicly?
My guess is that he'll be heading to Everton. Would love him for us, though.
Madlung and Forren.....
What happened to the Douglas rumours?
I have been linked with a transfer to the spare bedroom if I don't get of FOF and finish decorating Burt Jr's bedroom.
How long before the Balotelli loan move gets dusted off again, following his bust-up with Mancini earlier today?
Newcastle on the verge of signing Loïc Rémy and Mathieu Debuchy, with the Demba Ba move to Chelsea looking imminent.
And West Ham have signed Joe Cole from Liverpool (TalkSport).
what twitter pages are people following for "news"?
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 03, 2013, 01:35:45 PM
what twitter pages are people following for "news"?
twitter search - fulham
Not sure if mentioned before but now we are being linked with a move for Jake Livermore on Loan.
Jake Livermore would be good
He was being heavily linked for a reunion with Harry the weeks running upto christmas. If the object is to give him experience I think QPR more likely to be his destination as he is a guaranteed starter every game for them
Quote from: MasterHaynes on January 03, 2013, 02:40:37 PM
He was being heavily linked for a reunion with Harry the weeks running upto christmas. If the object is to give him experience I think QPR more likely to be his destination as he is a guaranteed starter every game for them
Is he though? I'd say he would find starts slim picking.
Rumour has it Jack Rodwell is set for a loan move too, would anyone fancy this?
Looks like a 2 million deal with Dnipro and he has passed his medical. All that seems to be left is a hearing tomorrow to see if he can get a work permit, if so the deal will be finalized.
I have always liked him and think he could do well in our midfield, but it does concern me that he seems to move around so much. But he has something to prove and wants to stay in the Ghana side heading into the 2014 WC cycle. Overall I think it is a good deal
Just a thought... has Ghana qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations? If so, could he be off there as soon as we sign him?
I've seen that Frei loan link to a number of Turkish clubs, not sure how much there is to it.
I would love that Sissoko rumour to be true.
Ghana qualified for the Africa Cup.
Saw a couple of threads in different places that had Richardson going to Charlton for free. Not sure what sense that makes, spend 2 million for someone and then let him go a few months later for free. It would probably free up some wages, but does he make that much?
Quote from: CH FFC on January 03, 2013, 05:20:15 PM
Saw a couple of threads in different places that had Richardson going to Charlton for free. Not sure what sense that makes, spend 2 million for someone and then let him go a few months later for free. It would probably free up some wages, but does he make that much?
Was he £2m? I thought he was a freebie?
A lot of rumours floating about not many will be true most the business will happen towards the end of the window we will sign 3 players I think, will be surprised if It's more
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 03, 2013, 05:33:10 PM
Apparently we've put in a bid for Stekelenburg.
Is Gazzetto Dello Sport reliable? Sky/BBC reliability or Daily Star?
Quote from: EJL on January 03, 2013, 05:45:12 PM
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 03, 2013, 05:33:10 PM
Apparently we've put in a bid for Stekelenburg.
Is Gazzetto Dello Sport reliable? Sky/BBC reliability or Daily Star?
James Richardson treats it as if it is, for whatever that's worth.
Quote from: CH FFC on January 03, 2013, 05:20:15 PM
Saw a couple of threads in different places that had Richardson going to Charlton for free. Not sure what sense that makes, spend 2 million for someone and then let him go a few months later for free. It would probably free up some wages, but does he make that much?
Great news
Anyone snapped up Senderos yet?
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 03, 2013, 05:53:39 PM
Quote from: CH FFC on January 03, 2013, 05:20:15 PM
Saw a couple of threads in different places that had Richardson going to Charlton for free.
Never in a million years!
Agreed. It would be such a pointless thing to do.
Quote from: CH FFC on January 03, 2013, 05:20:15 PM
Saw a couple of threads in different places that had Richardson going to Charlton for free. Not sure what sense that makes, spend 2 million for someone and then let him go a few months later for free. It would probably free up some wages, but does he make that much?
This sounds like bullpoo of the highest order
Quote from: CH FFC on January 03, 2013, 05:20:15 PM
Saw a couple of threads in different places that had Richardson going to Charlton for free. Not sure what sense that makes, spend 2 million for someone and then let him go a few months later for free. It would probably free up some wages, but does he make that much?
If we could get 1 mill for him I think we should take the deal. For free, then we might as well let him stay and hope for vast improvements.
Quote from: AlFayedsChequebook on January 03, 2013, 06:12:22 PM
Quote from: CH FFC on January 03, 2013, 05:20:15 PM
Saw a couple of threads in different places that had Richardson going to Charlton for free. Not sure what sense that makes, spend 2 million for someone and then let him go a few months later for free. It would probably free up some wages, but does he make that much?
This sounds like bullpoo of the highest order
Agreed, it seems like a waste, and quite pointless. Just thought I would share something I saw a couple of times.
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 03, 2013, 05:38:35 PM
A lot of rumours floating about not many will be true most the business will happen towards the end of the window we will sign 3 players I think, will be surprised if It's more
I think we will have more than 3, and probably a couple quite soon.
We're currently two deep at both FB positions -- Briggs/Riise & Riether/Kelly -- and are BARELY one deep in the midfield. PLEASE tell me that we're not really looking for new FBs or new GKs.
Midfielders: 2 please both CMs -- one creative, one defensive
Defenders: at least 1, maybe 2 CBs if we're writing off Hangeland
Strikers: 1 REAL #9 please
So Fulham is the team that is in for Forren... i like this.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8378951/Transfer-news-Fulham-leading-race-to-sign-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8378951/Transfer-news-Fulham-leading-race-to-sign-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren)
Quote from: horse1031 on January 03, 2013, 06:47:52 PM
So Fulham is the team that is in for Forren... i like this.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8378951/Transfer-news-Fulham-leading-race-to-sign-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8378951/Transfer-news-Fulham-leading-race-to-sign-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren)
I'll believe it when he signs, but that looks promising.
Quote from: HatterDon on January 03, 2013, 06:27:28 PM
We're currently two deep at both FB positions -- Briggs/Riise & Riether/Kelly -- and are BARELY one deep in the midfield. PLEASE tell me that we're not really looking for new FBs or new GKs.
Midfielders: 2 please both CMs -- one creative, one defensive
Defenders: at least 1, maybe 2 CBs if we're writing off Hangeland
Strikers: 1 REAL #9 please
While I can't fault Kelly for lack of effort, he doesn't really offer anything going forward. We lost a lot when he came on against QPR (not that we had much that day, though). I wouldn't mind another right back as cover for Riether. You're right though, HD, it's not our priority.
Midfielders: Boateng looks ready to fill your defensive midfielder criteria (tick!).
Cue an influx of 32 year old free transfers to fill out the remaining positions ...
Quote from: horse1031 on January 03, 2013, 06:47:52 PM
So Fulham is the team that is in for Forren... i like this.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8378951/Transfer-news-Fulham-leading-race-to-sign-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8378951/Transfer-news-Fulham-leading-race-to-sign-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren)
Fantastic news.
Quote from: Enter the Frei on January 03, 2013, 06:50:25 PM
Quote from: horse1031 on January 03, 2013, 06:47:52 PM
So Fulham is the team that is in for Forren... i like this.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8378951/Transfer-news-Fulham-leading-race-to-sign-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8378951/Transfer-news-Fulham-leading-race-to-sign-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren)
I'll believe it when he signs, but that looks promising.
This is one that Jol talked about, and Hangeland also mentioned a few months ago.
I was hopeful when I heard Hangeland's interview where he said that he was a very good solid defender, and he recommended him to Jol.
Then shortly after there were links to Everton...followed by Manu and others.
I think he could be a great signing!
I guess we will find out soon enough!
Brilliant if true.
Quote from: CH FFC on January 03, 2013, 06:56:26 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on January 03, 2013, 06:50:25 PM
Quote from: horse1031 on January 03, 2013, 06:47:52 PM
So Fulham is the team that is in for Forren... i like this.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8378951/Transfer-news-Fulham-leading-race-to-sign-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8378951/Transfer-news-Fulham-leading-race-to-sign-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren)
I'll believe it when he signs, but that looks promising.
This is one that Jol talked about, and Hangeland also mentioned a few months ago.
I was hopeful when I heard Hangeland's interview where he said that he was a very good solid defender, and he recommended him to Jol.
Then shortly after there were links to Everton...followed by Manu and others.
I think he could be a great signing!
I guess we will find out soon enough!
I assumed when I heard Everton and United had got involved we wouldn't get him but looks like we've been the first to put in a decent offer.
Would be a very nice signing, but I don't want to get too excited yet. Also if Brede were to play a big role in him signing what does that mean for him? Has he helped sign his replacement or his new cb partner?
Hope the Stekelenburg rumour is true!
Quote from: EJL on January 03, 2013, 06:50:35 PM
Quote from: HatterDon on January 03, 2013, 06:27:28 PM
We're currently two deep at both FB positions -- Briggs/Riise & Riether/Kelly -- and are BARELY one deep in the midfield. PLEASE tell me that we're not really looking for new FBs or new GKs.
Midfielders: 2 please both CMs -- one creative, one defensive
Defenders: at least 1, maybe 2 CBs if we're writing off Hangeland
Strikers: 1 REAL #9 please
While I can't fault Kelly for lack of effort, he doesn't really offer anything going forward. We lost a lot when he came on against QPR (not that we had much that day, though). I wouldn't mind another right back as cover for Riether. You're right though, HD, it's not our priority.
Midfielders: Boateng looks ready to fill your defensive midfielder criteria (tick!).
Cue an influx of 32 year old free transfers to fill out the remaining positions ...
I'm hoping that the Dutch teenager with two first names might be the central creative mid. We'll see.
Quote from: HatterDon on January 03, 2013, 06:27:28 PM
We're currently two deep at both FB positions -- Briggs/Riise & Riether/Kelly -- and are BARELY one deep in the midfield. PLEASE tell me that we're not really looking for new FBs or new GKs.
Midfielders: 2 please both CMs -- one creative, one defensive
Defenders: at least 1, maybe 2 CBs if we're writing off Hangeland
Strikers: 1 REAL #9 please
the youtube videos not gives all the info needed ,but the lad seems more than a hot prospect.
Quote from: EJL on January 03, 2013, 05:45:12 PM
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 03, 2013, 05:33:10 PM
Apparently we've put in a bid for Stekelenburg.
Is Gazzetto Dello Sport reliable? Sky/BBC reliability or Daily Star?
Gazzetta is a very credible source if that's where the steklenberg link is coming from.
Nothing in Dutch press about link Stekelenburg-Fulham. Stekelenburg-AC Milan is all the rage.
I doubt the Stekelenburg rumours to Fulham will be true. He's a bit out of our league IMO.
Is Forren good. I can't say I've seen him play.
My one man campaign to sign Stekelenburg seems to have reached the Gazetta...
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Graham Dorrans has been told he can look for a new club during the January transfer window – Independent
Quote from: PLB on January 03, 2013, 05:29:22 PM
Quote from: CH FFC on January 03, 2013, 05:20:15 PM
Saw a couple of threads in different places that had Richardson going to Charlton for free. Not sure what sense that makes, spend 2 million for someone and then let him go a few months later for free. It would probably free up some wages, but does he make that much?
Was he £2m? I thought he was a freebie?
if he played for sunderland this season he cant join another club as you can only play for 2 in the same season (thats excluding loan deals i believe)
LOL, I'm hearing rumors that we have put in an 8 million pound bid + Hangeland for Darren Bent, what bollocks.
In the Forran link it does seem to be at an advanced stage. Fingers crossed.
Quote from: FulhamSince1995 on January 03, 2013, 07:51:48 PM
LOL, I'm hearing rumors that we have put in an 8 million pound bid + Hangeland for Darren Bent, what bollocks.
Thats from that Bob Harper on twitter.....he got numerous things wrong last season. Cant see Hangeland going to Villa to be honest. I did hear Everton were interested, but most probably on a free at the end of the season.
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 03, 2013, 05:38:35 PM
A lot of rumours floating about not many will be true most the business will happen towards the end of the window we will sign 3 players I think, will be surprised if It's more
I wonder whether maybe Jol is nervous to leave it toward the end of the window again after he got burned by running out of time at the end of the August window.
Regarding Stekelenburg, it looks like he was injured in Roma's loss to Parma back at the end of October (http://www.football-italia.net/27006/stekelenburg-boost-roma), at which point Roma had played nine matches (not counting a win by default over Cagliari due to a postponement), won three, drawn two, and lost four. Since then Mauro Goicoechea has been their keeper in all their league matches (six wins, two losses, no draws). It seems awfully trigger-happy to get rid of a player of Stekelenburg's caliber just on that basis. On the other hand, that's how we got van der Sar too, but he was on the bench behind Buffon and much less likely to get back into the starting eleven.
Forren would be a nice signing.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/8378951/Transfer-news-Fulham-leading-race-to-sign-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/8378951/Transfer-news-Fulham-leading-race-to-sign-Molde-defender-Vegard-Forren)
Not sure if reported on here yet but here is the link anyway.
It's all in the January transfer thread, Jambo Sir :dft009:
Seems to be highly thought of would be a good signing in an area where we are struggling
According to some, Simon Peach being one IIRC, Sinan Bolat had to be sorted by today otherwise he would return back to Liege. Whether that's true and we've already wrapped it up I don't know but it might be why we're going for Stekelenburg.
Considering Everton, Man United and Newcastle are all reportedly also interested, you get the feeling this would be an exciting capture.
I don't think a keeper is a priority till the summer we need to strengthen centre back , centre mid and maybe a striker
Quote from: EJL on January 03, 2013, 08:38:37 PM
It's all in the January transfer thread, Jambo Sir :dft009:
Cheers EJL, I'll check next time..
Brilliant signing good partnership with Hangeland come on Mr Jol make this happen with Douglas, David, Bent. What a great 2nd half to the season we would have with these signings.
I don't think Jol will bring in Bent but Forren, Boateng & David would be good additions by Jol
I think the Stekelenburg rumours are rubbish.
I've just scoured the Gazzetta website and I couldn't find anything mentioning him and ourselves in the same sentence (not recent - found something from early December). Like Sipwell previously said, Milan are the frontrunners.
The most reliable paper in the world, The Sun, is reporting the Boateng move to be a loan deal
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4723442/Fulham-closing-in-on-loan-deal-for-Ghana-star-Derek-Boateng.html (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4723442/Fulham-closing-in-on-loan-deal-for-Ghana-star-Derek-Boateng.html)
Quote from: Tooting legend on January 03, 2013, 08:52:39 PM
Brilliant signing good partnership with Hangeland come on Mr Jol make this happen with Douglas, David, Bent. What a great 2nd half to the season we would have with these signings.
We won't get Douglas. I think we've missed our chance with him.
Boateng looks like Super Freak Rick James
(http://cs416931.userapi.com/v416931968/e8f/-ftGy9FHIuA.jpg)
I love him already!
Im Derek Boateng, bitch
Quote from: EJL on January 03, 2013, 08:59:27 PM
I think the Stekelenburg rumours are rubbish.
I've just scoured the Gazzetta website and I couldn't find anything mentioning him and ourselves in the same sentence (not recent - found something from early December). Like Sipwell previously said, Milan are the frontrunners.
:plus one:
We must put our money in the CM or in :beer:
Agreed we need to move quickly, the sounds that are being made are positive for signings.I think we need someone,other than Ruiz, to give Berba more opportunities up front, he does get fustrated that the quality isnt always there in vision and final touches.
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 03, 2013, 09:26:44 PM
I won't be surprised if we do most of our business as early as possible after the August fiasco.
I think thats the only way in our position and by the way It`s always better to act than to react 092.gif
So when are we signing the Norwegian right back too?
Well with a fully fit squad we look top 10 but a few injuries and we have struggled so I'm glad Jol has gone in to the market to beef up the squad
Isn't Forren a centre back?
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 03, 2013, 09:44:48 PM
Isn't Forren a centre back?
Did you miss the bit where we also have another Norwegian CB, as well as a Norwegian LB? :)
Quote from: WORTHINGFULHAM on January 03, 2013, 09:33:35 PM
Agreed we need to move quickly, the sounds that are being made are positive for signings.I think we need someone,other than Ruiz, to give Berba more opportunities up front, he does get fustrated that the quality isnt always there in vision and final touches.
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Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 03, 2013, 09:21:49 PM
Boateng looks like Super Freak Rick James
(http://cs416931.userapi.com/v416931968/e8f/-ftGy9FHIuA.jpg)
I love him already!
Im Derek Boateng, bitch
That picture is outstanding on so many levels...
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Riether Forren Hangeland Briggs
Some Unofficial Molde account on twitter thinks that it isn't us that he's going to,
Quote from: BenjyUK on January 03, 2013, 10:01:19 PM
Some Unofficial Molde account on twitter thinks that it isn't us that he's going to,
and thats why I fu***** hate the transfer window
RBnett, the newspaper closest to Molde FK where Forren plays, says that Molde hasn't recieved any offers from Fulham, but a big international club: http://fotball.rbnett.no/eliteserien/article262674.ece (http://fotball.rbnett.no/eliteserien/article262674.ece)
Never believe any rumours until they are on the club website, we have a lot of quality already and have a top coach just relax come Feb I think our team will look strong
To the tune of many well known football chants -
We all hate January
We all hate January
We all hate January
We all hate January
Do do do do
I hate January
Do do do do
I hate January
I hate you January
and if it's quite all right
I don't need you January
Pretty amateur on the part of Sky Sports if thats true
Quote from: WolverineFFC on January 03, 2013, 09:55:40 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 03, 2013, 09:21:49 PM
Boateng looks like Super Freak Rick James
(http://cs416931.userapi.com/v416931968/e8f/-ftGy9FHIuA.jpg)
I love him already!
Im Derek Boateng, bitch
That picture is outstanding on so many levels...
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Which one is Boateng?
What else did you expect :dead horse:
i knew it was wrong after sky pulled the news on the sky sports nes channel, it is strange they have left it online tho
Has it occurred to anyone that he may be a replacement for Hangeland?
Still being reported on the Mail Site but as we all have learned one site picks it up from some other site and it is still news three days after we know it is rubbish.
All Jol said was - That we are always interested in Forren players.
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 03, 2013, 10:49:13 PM
Still being reported on the Mail Site but as we all have learned one site picks it up from some other site and it is still news three days after we know it is rubbish.
All Jol said was - That we are always interested in Forren players.
:drums:
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 03, 2013, 10:30:57 PM
Pretty amateur on the part of Sky Sports if thats true
During the window Sky Sports are as reliable as tribal football. all their "sources" are basically twitter feeds. Makes me cringe when the say "our sources inform us" or "we understand that...", The transfer window is just a reality show to them.
Quote from: Berserker on January 03, 2013, 10:37:11 PM
Quote from: WolverineFFC on January 03, 2013, 09:55:40 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 03, 2013, 09:21:49 PM
Boateng looks like Super Freak Rick James
(http://cs416931.userapi.com/v416931968/e8f/-ftGy9FHIuA.jpg)
I love him already!
Im Derek Boateng, bitch
That picture is outstanding on so many levels...
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Which one is Boateng?
The seventies prawn star lol
Livermore of Spuds is interesting QPR but we are supposed to be interested as well.
Livermore would be a really good signing
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 03, 2013, 10:07:01 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 03, 2013, 09:43:33 PM
Well with a fully fit squad we look top 10
I would disagree. The current squad is about as good as it's current position in the league. Defence was a shambles too often this season, attacking play if Ruiz is out is embarrassing for a Premier League side. It was poor management to sign Petric AND Berbatov IMHO.
You aren't far wrong there, but they signed Petric when he was a good player available, while Berba was only a possibility rather than a certainty, and it isn't like the slightly similar QPR goalkeeper situation as Petric only has a year deal.
Petric is still very useful as a true back-up to Berba.
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 04, 2013, 12:14:01 AM
Livermore would be a really good signing
Have you seen him play? He is horrific on the ball, absolutely awful technically.
To be honest however good a player Livermore is and how much he may help out with our midfield problem I don't really want us helping develop a Premier league rival's youth players. How little do Tottenham think of us to loan us their youth players, and to be honest where does that put us having to borrow a player who may or may not do well for half a season only to return to Tottenham and leave us in the same position without a CM for the foreseeable future. Ok if he did well then I suppose it would be a good stop gap for us to buy a permanent CM in the summer but if he did well there's no way they would sell him to us, he'd just waltz in to their team and thus help build their team for the future. In short I'd rather see us buy some 29yr old who will stick around for a couple of season's and give us some stability in CM like we had when we had Murphy.
totally agree. i always look at hese type of things as doing other teams dirty work. its even worse when you comsider how well our academy is doing. would much rather use one of our kids and give them valuable playing time
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 04, 2013, 01:52:09 AM
To be honest however good a player Livermore is and how much he may help out with our midfield problem I don't really want us helping develop a Premier league rival's youth players. How little do Tottenham think of us to loan us their youth players, and to be honest where does that put us having to borrow a player who may or may not do well for half a season only to return to Tottenham and leave us in the same position without a CM for the foreseeable future. Ok if he did well then I suppose it would be a good stop gap for us to buy a permanent CM in the summer but if he did well there's no way they would sell him to us, he'd just waltz in to their team and thus help build their team for the future. In short I'd rather see us buy some 29yr old who will stick around for a couple of season's and give us some stability in CM like we had when we had Murphy.
Quote from: WolverineFFC on January 03, 2013, 09:55:40 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 03, 2013, 09:21:49 PM
Boateng looks like Super Freak Rick James
(http://cs416931.userapi.com/v416931968/e8f/-ftGy9FHIuA.jpg)
I love him already!
Im Derek Boateng, bitch
That picture is outstanding on so many levels...
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I can't wait for the T shirt with that picture on it with the title "Super Freak"
I he plays football like the Legend that was Rick James played and performed then we are all in for a treat.
I love this picture :54: :011: :005:
Can't see the wife settling in London,despite oppurtunities to top up on the bling-which is which.
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 04, 2013, 01:52:09 AM
To be honest however good a player Livermore is and how much he may help out with our midfield problem I don't really want us helping develop a Premier league rival's youth players. How little do Tottenham think of us to loan us their youth players, and to be honest where does that put us having to borrow a player who may or may not do well for half a season only to return to Tottenham and leave us in the same position without a CM for the foreseeable future. Ok if he did well then I suppose it would be a good stop gap for us to buy a permanent CM in the summer but if he did well there's no way they would sell him to us, he'd just waltz in to their team and thus help build their team for the future. In short I'd rather see us buy some 29yr old who will stick around for a couple of season's and give us some stability in CM like we had when we had Murphy.
+1
back to the thread
FULHAM
Transfer budget £10m
Targets: Striker — Baptistao (Rayo Vallecano); Midfielder — David (FC Twente), Boateng (Dnipro), Garcia (Atletico Madrid); Defender — Forren (Molde); Left-back — El Khaddouri (Napoli); Goalkeeper — Stekelenberg (Roma), Robinson (Blackburn).
To go: Frei (loan).
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2256806/January-transfer-window-2013-Premier-League-guide.html#ixzz2GzpuQfr4 (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2256806/January-transfer-window-2013-Premier-League-guide.html#ixzz2GzpuQfr4)
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2256806/January-transfer-window-2013-Premier-League-guide.html#ixzz2GxS7ulyk (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2256806/January-transfer-window-2013-Premier-League-guide.html#ixzz2GxS7ulyk)
The Daily Mail clearly haven't done their research, El Khaddouri is an attacking mid...
Apparently we're after Belhadj..
According to L'Equipe, Harry Redknapp is keen to sign Nadir Belhadj. The Algerian left-full back is currently under contract at Qatar side Al-Saad until June. The duo already worked together at Portsmouth. However, the 30-year-old Algerian international is supposed to have also attracted interest from Fulham.
by GRAEME BAILEY 12:01 PM
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on January 04, 2013, 10:10:04 AM
The Daily Mail clearly haven't done their research, El Khaddouri is an attacking mid...
The Daily Heil, not doing their research? :dft008:
I reckon they got confused with this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badr_El_Kaddouri (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badr_El_Kaddouri)
Also, I am not sure why Kaddouri would move here having just joined Napoli in the summer? Maybe a loan with option? Seems like an old rehash to me
According to Norwegian media we are not the club chasing Vegard Forren. That's really sad; he would be a great signing.
Vargas is also on his way out of Napoli so doubt they'd let both go anyway. Or am I thinking of another Vargas who plays in the same position?
Quote from: elgreenio on January 04, 2013, 10:23:27 AM
Vargas is also on his way out of Napoli so doubt they'd let both go anyway. Or am I thinking of another Vargas who plays in the same position?
Think Vargas is looking to leave, but he's a striker rather than a winger isn't he?
Not surprised he's not had a look in behind Cavani, mind. And Insigne is in the same mould as Vargas as far as I can tell, but is getting game time.
Quote from: PokerMatt on January 04, 2013, 10:29:52 AM
Quote from: elgreenio on January 04, 2013, 10:23:27 AM
Vargas is also on his way out of Napoli so doubt they'd let both go anyway. Or am I thinking of another Vargas who plays in the same position?
Think Vargas is looking to leave, but he's a striker rather than a winger isn't he?
Not surprised he's not had a look in behind Cavani, mind. And Insigne is in the same mould as Vargas as far as I can tell, but is getting game time.
Vargas is a Centre-Forward - He can't get past Insigne or Pandev..
Quote from: AlFayedsChequebook on January 04, 2013, 10:17:29 AM
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on January 04, 2013, 10:10:04 AM
The Daily Mail clearly haven't done their research, El Khaddouri is an attacking mid...
The Daily Heil, not doing their research? :dft008:
I reckon they got confused with this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badr_El_Kaddouri (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badr_El_Kaddouri)
Also, I am not sure why Kaddouri would move here having just joined Napoli in the summer? Maybe a loan with option? Seems like an old rehash to me
El Kaddouri isn't getting any game time... as you know Mazzari favours Insigne, Pandev, Hamsik over him.
Shame as he is a decent little player.
Just had a look on SkyBet to see who are favourites to sign who and we are given odds for Beckham, Kalou, Butland, Barton, Milner and Bent.
Seems a few strange ones there that I never even knew we were linked with.
turns out it's the Peruvian one I was thinking of
Bolat aint coming
Quote from: elgreenio on January 04, 2013, 10:46:55 AM
turns out it's the Peruvian one I was thinking of
Juan Manuel Vargas who plays for Genoa?
There is a Vargas at Napoli as well
Vargas at Genoa is a good player!
Quote from: LukeJennings on January 04, 2013, 11:51:04 AM
Vargas at Genoa is a good player!
He was when he was at Fiorentina, then he put on loads of weight and became really unfit.
It was the belgian club Club Brügge who got their bid accepted by Molde FK. Vegard Forren refused to take their offer though, so he is still up for grabs. Jol should really look into it. We know the club would accept the bid and the player surely wants a move to England.
http://www.avisa-st.no/sport/article6903079.ece (http://www.avisa-st.no/sport/article6903079.ece)
Basically this Foren thing is going to continue in this vein for at least a week, with the Norwegian ITKs sneering at what we hear whilst being exposed as being wrong shortly afterwards anyway.
Still, hope we get him!
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on January 04, 2013, 10:17:14 AM
Apparently we're after Belhadj..
According to L'Equipe, Harry Redknapp is keen to sign Nadir Belhadj. The Algerian left-full back is currently under contract at Qatar side Al-Saad until June. The duo already worked together at Portsmouth. However, the 30-year-old Algerian international is supposed to have also attracted interest from Fulham.
by GRAEME BAILEY 12:01 PM
Good God, no.
We should all calm down on the transfer front, according to Jol:
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/04/jols-blackpool-preview (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/04/jols-blackpool-preview)
Not much is likely to happen.
Quote from: cebu on January 04, 2013, 02:45:10 PM
We should all calm down on the transfer front, according to Jol:
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/04/jols-blackpool-preview (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/04/jols-blackpool-preview)
Not much is likely to happen.
Why would he say anything else? Goodness me, this is standard manager practice.
Don't worry, guys.
The Bosmans are on their way.
Holtby to Spurs at the end of the season.
Quote from: cebu on January 04, 2013, 02:45:10 PM
We should all calm down on the transfer front, according to Jol:
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/04/jols-blackpool-preview (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/04/jols-blackpool-preview)
Not much is likely to happen.
To me, Jol looked like a man with a trick or two still up his sleeve.
I agree with most that we won't have a bunch of signings this window, but that look alone tells me he intends on bringing in more than C. David this month.
Jol is a top coach he can attract such big names to Fulham will be an exciting month
Quote from: Danny on January 04, 2013, 07:48:42 AM
back to the thread
FULHAM
Transfer budget £10m
Targets: Striker — Baptistao (Rayo Vallecano); Midfielder — David (FC Twente), Boateng (Dnipro), Garcia (Atletico Madrid); Defender — Forren (Molde); Left-back — El Khaddouri (Napoli); Goalkeeper — Stekelenberg (Roma), Robinson (Blackburn).
To go: Frei (loan).
*shudder*
Sky reporting that we're interested in Jack Butland.
This is my first post on this board, Do we know what is taking so long with finalising the Boateng deal? the longer it goes on the more worried I get.
work permit
one caveat is apparently we want him to withdraw from the acn.
I know the work permit thing but surely that will have been done by now, but the AFCON makes sense, which is a bit of a pain
Fulham were 10/1 yesterday to sign Birmingham goalkeeper Jack Butland, but have been backed into 9/4 favourites with Sky Bet over the last 24 hours. Early favourites Liverpool have drifted out to 6/1.
Oh right, did Jol say that then?
SSN mentioned it earlier too i believe...
What about the Craig David thing then, was that all paper talk?
Is he a straight into the 1st 11 once MS is gone? Or good comp for Stockers for that role? Don't know much about him.
Butt-land doesn't sound like the kind of place I would want to live.
No jol has signed him. Sounds like this david guy is going to be the real deal.
Someone on twitter just said they saw him at motspur park. I know that could well be lies but the general transfer rumours seem to be picking up pace.
Will be a good signing but trust in Jol he will bring in the quality for a top 10 finish
I can't believe this is real.
But if it is then yes, yes, let's get him.
He's already outstanding and will only improve. Beast of a lad too.
Give Stockdale a chance
Sign him, play him straight away and sort this problem out, for me Schwarzer isn't the man he was, distribution being his biggest decline, I'm not sure about stockdale he never seems to convince me, but he's never had a good run I just think but land has got years ahead of him to have played as many games he has at the standard he as at 19, for me means he's a must buy at any cost up to around £6m
Would be a great buy
If were asking him to drop out the ACON then he aint gonna come. Its their nation, why would they turn it down?
They had the work permit thing today, so it'll probably go through early next week and as long as that happens, the deal is done and will be announced.
a massive gamble,woild like to see it, but believe it when it happens, now is a game of poker
Quote from: LRCN on January 04, 2013, 07:25:35 PM
one caveat is apparently we want him to withdraw from the acn.
Unless he's injured or retiring from international football we can't stop him from playing.
At the very least it should be conditional on him returning fit to play, injury free from the ACN.
Way, way too risky signing a player who will be playing games for another team in which he may suffer a serious injury possibly months before he can even train with the squad whilst picking up large salary.
Hasn't he already had a few england call ups and performances?
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 04, 2013, 09:03:22 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 04, 2013, 09:01:21 PM
Quote from: LRCN on January 04, 2013, 07:25:35 PM
one caveat is apparently we want him to withdraw from the acn.
Unless he's injured or retiring from international football we can't stop him from playing.
we obviously can
How?
Quote from: MasterHaynes on January 04, 2013, 09:10:54 PM
At the very least it should be conditional on him returning fit to play, injury free from the ACN.
Way, way too risky signing a player who will be playing games for another team in which he may suffer a serious injury possibly months before he can even train with the squad whilst picking up large salary.
The tournament doesn't start until the 19th. Surely he doesn't need to go yet?
Few england call-ups and played for GB in the summer, having an awful season for Birmingham though. I understand he's only 19/20 years old, but the £8million rumoured fee seems very steep.
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Quote from: shnlwswlkr on January 04, 2013, 09:13:06 PM
Hasn't he already had a few england call ups and performances?
What worries me is that stockdale was the next up and coming England keeper, and got call ups... now we're looking to spend money needed elsewhere than is needed, on stockdale of two years ago, because stockdale of today is not rated. Whilst Schwarzer and stockdale may not be the answer, between them that position can wait til summer imo.
This would be a great move if the club could pull it off. He's a very good keeper already at only 19 and will only get better.
Personally I feel he's the smartest and safest investment any club could make this window.
Good keeper but expensive. I dont know what our budget is but I would prioritise other areas first
The only reason I can see for us becoming favorites is that we have offered Stockdale and £2-3m for Buttland which should be more attractive to Birmingham than a straight cash deal which could leave them in the lurch.
Makes sense on other levels as well, Stockdale does not want to be warming the bench or being constantly loaned out so i can see it being attractive to him as I don't think Jol sees him as Fulhams lomg term keeper some reason. It also reduces the number of keepers on the books still leaving us with Etheridge and Jorennen for next season to cover and compete with Buttland should either Fulham or Schwarzer decide to call it a day.
Quote from: The Moose on January 04, 2013, 09:15:14 PM
Quote from: MasterHaynes on January 04, 2013, 09:10:54 PM
At the very least it should be conditional on him returning fit to play, injury free from the ACN.
Way, way too risky signing a player who will be playing games for another team in which he may suffer a serious injury possibly months before he can even train with the squad whilst picking up large salary.
The tournament doesn't start until the 19th. Surely he doesn't need to go yet?
Has to train with the team beforehand. Think about how early England went to Poland for the European Championships (I think it was early...).
Apparently Butland is a real quality goalkeeper, who's supposed to be challenging Hart in a few years. Could be a top keeper for many years at the cottage.
Breaking News: David Villa signs for Villa, Antonio Valencia goes to Valencia, Nile Ranger to Rangers & Danny Shittu signs for QPR
Would love to see it.
But I can't see us nicking him from Liverpool, Man City or some of the others linked with him over the past year.
Quote from: Nth Degree on January 04, 2013, 09:43:36 PM
Breaking News: David Villa signs for Villa, Antonio Valencia goes to Valencia, Nile Ranger to Rangers & Danny Shittu signs for QPR
You made me spill my drink! 064.gif
Just a thought, if we replaced Shwarzer with Buttland it would reduce the average age of the team on the pitch by a full 2 years and the ave age of the squad by 1 year.
Breaking News: David Villa signs for Villa, Antonio Valencia goes to Valencia, Nile Ranger to Rangers & Danny Shittu signs for QPR 064.gif 064.gif Nice one Nth, Hilarious, brilliant
We have track record here. Sign promising young English keeper, stick him on the bench, let him play a couple of games, drop him at the first opportunity, send him out on loan & recall him just when he is getting experience (not once but twice mind you).
I bet Butland can see us as the place to be
odds on with skybet but its all down to the rumours etc, means nothing.
if he were to sign it probably means we are not renewing MS's contract in my opinion, cant see us paying 6/7 million on any player without him being first choice
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/284903_10100213909876622_863745923_n.jpg)
lets say all the crazy keeper rumors are true who would you have, this lad or sketlenberg.
Quote from: andersons11 on January 04, 2013, 10:13:47 PM
lets say all the crazy keeper rumors are true who would you have, this lad or sketlenberg.
Stekelenburg.
If he is available, we should
pull out all the stops to sign him.
Quote from: westcliff white on January 04, 2013, 10:09:09 PM
odds on with skybet but its all down to the rumours etc, means nothing.
if he were to sign it probably means we are not renewing MS's contract in my opinion, cant see us paying 6/7 million on any player without him being first choice
whether we sign butland or not, i hope we dont renew schwarzer contract. he is far from the keeper he was 2 years ago and is only going to get worse.
I'm telling you now Butland won't be coming to Fulham, we've already got the German equivalent on our books in Max Oberschmeidt (sp) he's already known in Germany as the next Oliver Kahn so if we were to sign another keeper the same age he would be off, we need another keeper we need one that is experienced and can walk straight in to the side now and that isn't Butland.
Quote from: Nth Degree on January 04, 2013, 10:09:52 PM
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/284903_10100213909876622_863745923_n.jpg)
Hahahahaahahaahah.
Quote from: FFC73 on January 04, 2013, 10:03:04 PM
We have track record here. Sign promising young English keeper, stick him on the bench, let him play a couple of games, drop him at the first opportunity, send him out on loan & recall him just when he is getting experience (not once but twice mind you).
I bet Butland can see us as the place to be
Not really a parallel to Stockdale if that's what you're getting at. When we signed Stockdale he was 23, hadn't played above League Two, and his only international experience was sitting on the bench for England C. Butland is 19 and has half a season of experience in the Championship, plus he's played for England youth teams at every level, for GB in the Olympics last summer, and is the youngest GK ever to get a senior England cap. I think the expectations (both for the club and for the player) are vastly different.
Let's say a swap deal happened with Stockdale and Butland trading places plus money towards BCFC and Schwarzer retired, Butland and Oberschmidt would be a good 1/2. There's still 2 years between them but butland has the physical presence and experience at a higher level. Anyway I don't see both of them staying at the club forever. At least of them will move on.
Etheridge would be the new somogyi.
All hypothetical :)
Not that it is true, or that it will happen, but just saw a link for Huddlestone and/or Livermoore. Huddlestone would be good I think. Saw a bid of 3 million required.
Quote from: Nth Degree on January 04, 2013, 09:43:36 PM
Breaking News: David Villa signs for Villa, Antonio Valencia goes to Valencia, Nile Ranger to Rangers & Danny Shittu signs for QPR
POST OF THE MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!! :fireworks:
Quote from: HatterDon on January 03, 2013, 07:03:10 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 03, 2013, 06:50:35 PM
Quote from: HatterDon on January 03, 2013, 06:27:28 PM
We're currently two deep at both FB positions -- Briggs/Riise & Riether/Kelly -- and are BARELY one deep in the midfield. PLEASE tell me that we're not really looking for new FBs or new GKs.
Midfielders: 2 please both CMs -- one creative, one defensive
Defenders: at least 1, maybe 2 CBs if we're writing off Hangeland
Strikers: 1 REAL #9 please
While I can't fault Kelly for lack of effort, he doesn't really offer anything going forward. We lost a lot when he came on against QPR (not that we had much that day, though). I wouldn't mind another right back as cover for Riether. You're right though, HD, it's not our priority.
Midfielders: Boateng looks ready to fill your defensive midfielder criteria (tick!).
Cue an influx of 32 year old free transfers to fill out the remaining positions ...
I'm hoping that the Dutch teenager with two first names might be the central creative mid. We'll see.
An Ajax fan on reddit described Chris David as a creative left midfielder. Maybe the rumours about Frei leaving are true?
Chris David doesn't sound right. Either we make his name sound more Dutch or change one of his first names to a surname.
Example #1) Christoijf van Daviid - now that's a name.
Example #2) Chris Davidson - then he would sound like something from Neighbours.
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Quote from: Riversider on January 04, 2013, 10:52:03 PM
I'm telling you now Butland won't be coming to Fulham, we've already got the German equivalent on our books in Max Oberschmeidt (sp) he's already known in Germany as the next Oliver Kahn
Wow, that's some real bs (sp) actually. No one gives a rats, no one cares...well, a little harsh maybe, but apart from one or two hardcore fans (you've got the pleasure to meet one of them) I'm pretty sure no one in Germany even knows who Max Oberschmidt is.
As for the talk about Butland/Stekelenburg. I'd go for Butland.
EDIT: Strong reports coming out of Turkey say Galatasaray have agreed a deal with Kerim Frei, clubs said to be in talks about a transfer fee.
Besiktas have confirmed they're interested in Frei too. They want him to join on a permanent deal in summer.
That would be a loss for us
Quote from: Riversider on January 04, 2013, 10:52:03 PM
I'm telling you now Butland won't be coming to Fulham, we've already got the German equivalent on our books in Max Oberschmeidt (sp) he's already known in Germany as the next Oliver Kahn so if we were to sign another keeper the same age he would be off, we need another keeper we need one that is experienced and can walk straight in to the side now and that isn't Butland.
Max Oberschmidt is 17 years old, so I think it's a bit early to compare him to Kahn. Which isn't to say he might not make the big time in due course ...
Quote from: Nth Degree on January 04, 2013, 09:43:36 PM
Breaking News: David Villa signs for Villa, Antonio Valencia goes to Valencia, Nile Ranger to Rangers & Danny Shittu signs for QPR
Reminds me of when a US national team fan put together an all "jerkoff" midfield with Yuri Zhirkov, Youri Djorkaeff and Rafa Marquez.
Fulham were 10/1 yesterday to sign Birmingham goalkeeper Jack Butland, but have been backed into 9/4 favourites with Sky Bet over the last 24 hours. Early favourites Liverpool have drifted out to 6/1.
This a new one what do you think?
Would have preferred bolat for 800k and the money spent elsewhere. Decent signing if we don't pay way over the odds though
11/10 now according to twitter
England's No 3. 1 England Cap aged 19. Highly regarded.
Could do a lot worse and he could be awesome. A bit harsh on Stockdale who has done nothing wrong (apart from the error v Swansea which was an aberration)
At evens now. Which really surprises me. If we're not going to try and get Stekelenburg then this is a great alternative. Obviously has a lot to learn still, but easily capable of starting games now. Would be a good investment for the future.
If the opportunity arises to sign quality players even if they aren't the number 1 priority position wise, then we should still do it.
https://twitter.com/Agent_NCP
This guy claims butland was at our training ground last night.
He has a fairly good record at calling transfers before they happen
Regardless of the rights or wrongs of the situation, if the club have decided that Stockdale isn't going to be Schwarz's successor then Butland would be a good choice. Already a good keeper, and will only get better over the next 10+ years.
Quote from: Burt on January 05, 2013, 10:31:57 AM
Regardless of the rights or wrongs of the situation, if the club have decided that Stockdale isn't going to be Schwarz's successor then Butland would be a good choice. Already a good keeper, and will only get better over the next 10+ years.
Butland could be a really good keeper and like you say if thats who we are going for I would be happy.
I think whatever, this has to be Marks last season.
Quote from: Max Headroom on January 05, 2013, 10:08:41 AM
England's No 3. 1 England Cap aged 19. Highly regarded.
Could do a lot worse and he could be awesome. A bit harsh on Stockdale who has done nothing wrong (apart from the error v Swansea which was an aberration)
I have always had minor doubts about Stockdale who has been with us for a long time but made but a few premiership starts.
Against West Brom he had a good game making good saves and good distribution but he was in trouble from several corners .
Quote from: Max Headroom on January 05, 2013, 10:08:41 AM
England's No 3. 1 England Cap aged 19. Highly regarded.
Could do a lot worse and he could be awesome. A bit harsh on Stockdale who has done nothing wrong (apart from the error v Swansea which was an aberration)
It's clear that Jol, rightly or wrongly, doesn't rate Stockdale and Schwarzer can't go on beyond this season.
Butland needs a Premier League club where he'll play and not be back up. That could well be us.
Butland is quality, and I'd love him at the cottage. We can't keep Stockdale for sentimentality and sympathy - if he's not good enough, he shouldn't play.
We're now evens to sign him on sky bet. Also worryingly short odds of 20/1 to sign Barton.
Having two english goalkeepers would be great. I don't think he would instantly become first choice and at 19 he will realise that for the Premiership. Not the cheapest deal if the fees rumoured are true, but could be a great move for us IMO.
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https://twitter.com/Agent_NCP
This guy claims butland was at our training ground last night.
He has a fairly good record at calling transfers before they happen
Word of advice on twitter: If somebody ain't a respected journalist (BBC, Sky, Major Newspapers) and they tweet something like that, they are usually lying. Espically if they are an "agent", so I'd take that source with a pinch of salt.
Butland would be an excellent signing and would not be overally expensive in the long run. Brum in big financial troubles, having to sell stars, and the Chief Exc said in an interview only earlier this month that he turned down a 5 million offer from Southampton in the summer, but if that came in now, he would have to sell.
Add to that how young Butland is, the fact that he is english, and we've got a great deal on our hands. I just hope we have the sense to give him a 5 and a half year deal, and don't skirt around giving him 3 years or something stupidly short (when compared to his age/ability/ selling potential).
Finally, there is no doubt that Butland is better than Stockdale and will be better than Mark in a year tops. He is one of the most promising talents and has it all.
The only thing that worries me is that would we have to do a Newcastle and stick a release clause in his contract? If so, don't screw up and make it 15-20 million.
Agree with everything here. I would think he is destined for greater teams than Fulham though and I imagine we would be a stepping stone. I would have him in a heartbeat though.
Would love him to join, he's a player where the potential is clear to see. There's very minimal risk as we should be able to get back the money we pay due to him being young and english.
£6m for a 19 year old, England player is a bargain. Consider what teams like man utd, arsenal Eric are considering for Zaha or Liverpool for Tom ince, I know they're attackers so you pay a premium but still, imagine potential resale value/having a potential starter for the next 30 years
On Stockdale, Jol doesn't rate him clearly and I'm not 100% sold. I would love to see him succeed here but he is a championship quality keeper. Imagine one of those corners went in vs WBA where he flapped at it, we'd all be calling for his head and a new keeper like we were after his previous game (and mistakes)
I hope Frei is leaving on a loan only. Dreadful business if we sold him.
Quote from: ZhenPSenderos on January 04, 2013, 11:13:01 PM
Let's say a swap deal happened with Stockdale and Butland trading places plus money towards BCFC and Schwarzer retired, Butland and Oberschmidt would be a good 1/2. There's still 2 years between them but butland has the physical presence and experience at a higher level. Anyway I don't see both of them staying at the club forever. At least of them will move on.
Etheridge would be the new somogyi.
All hypothetical :)
Half a good idea there but how about Stockdale and Butland trading places (plus money) but Schwarzer staying on as No 2 and also as goalkeeping coach to Butland
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 12:22:39 PM
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I hope Frei is leaving on a loan only. Dreadful business if we sold him.
Depends on how much they're offering.
we got nearly 20 million for dembele and dempsey and that hasnt helped us one little bit
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I hope Frei is leaving on a loan only. Dreadful business if we sold him.
Depends on how much they're offering.
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 12:22:39 PM
Quote from: ZhenPSenderos on January 05, 2013, 12:03:27 PM
I hope Frei is leaving on a loan only. Dreadful business if we sold him.
Depends on how much they're offering.
Bite their hand off for anything 8+
and do what with it? it certainly wont go back into the market. we sell all our best players and if we sell all our good youth players aswell then we might aswell just shut up shop, stop playing pro football and just be an academy to produce players for money
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 12:34:50 PM
Quote from: ddeuce on January 05, 2013, 12:29:21 PM
Bite their hand off for anything 8+
With clauses in of course. I rate Kacaniklic more than I do Frei, I know they're both young but the former will go further in his career.
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 12:29:55 PM
we got nearly 20 million for dembele and dempsey and that hasnt helped us one little bit
We've had 4 days to spend it.
no we have had six months. we will not buy anywhere near the quality that we sold so how is selling a very good 18 year old good for us at all. do we need the money to stop us going into administration or something like that?
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 12:45:19 PM
For a club of our size, January is for signing players who will be leaving their respective club in the summer.
You do realise that the end result of however Fulham decides to do its business will ultimately be the same. We're not going to jump over the gap and join the big boys at the top end of the table, nor at are ever going to be regularly in the European places. Ironically, we had our best chance of silverware with a bunch of journeymen footballers.
totally agree, and the summer is for selling all our good players.
The worst thing we can do is panic buy for £15-20m worth and then in July want to sign more and either cant shift the players, or haven't got the funds to spend. Once injuries are back and we've signed maybe one or two who are good enough straight to slot in, and maybe another 1 or 2 to add depth. I'd be very happy with that for January. Boateng, David, Butland and a striker could do that..possibly a centre back.
Quote from: kiwiwaka on January 05, 2013, 12:50:32 PM
The worst thing we can do is panic buy for £15-20m worth and then in July want to sign more and either cant shift the players, or haven't got the funds to spend. Once injuries are back and we've signed maybe one or two who are good enough straight to slot in, and maybe another 1 or 2 to add depth. I'd be very happy with that for January. Boateng, David, Butland and a striker could do that..possibly a centre back.
no one is on about panic buying with the money, im saying whats the point of selling frei for 8 million, when that 8 million just like the 20 recieved for the demps and dem wont go back into the team. we are not raising funds to sign a super star, it would not be for footballing reasons, and how anyone can seriously say that selling a good youngster just so the club can have some money in the bank is a good thing is beyond me.
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 12:52:40 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
totally agree, and the summer is for selling all our good players.
Frei isn't indispensable. If we can sell him and invest the money in areas of the team which need investing in then I don't see what's the problem.
why not sell berbatov then. he would get 5 to 8 million plus his career is nearly over. petric scores just as many plus it would free up a lot more wages than frei would. frei could be worth 50 million in 2 years or go on to help us win something. but yes lets just cash in at first oppotunity.
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Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
totally agree, and the summer is for selling all our good players.
Frei isn't indispensable. If we can sell him and invest the money in areas of the team which need investing in then I don't see what's the problem.
why not sell berbatov then. he would get 5 to 8 million plus his career is nearly over. petric scores just as many plus it would free up a lot more wages than frei would. frei could be worth 50 million in 2 years or go on to help us win something. but yes lets just cash in at first oppotunity.
Cash in on Berba, are you joking because your coming across as such.
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Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
totally agree, and the summer is for selling all our good players.
Frei isn't indispensable. If we can sell him and invest the money in areas of the team which need investing in then I don't see what's the problem.
why not sell berbatov then. he would get 5 to 8 million plus his career is nearly over. petric scores just as many plus it would free up a lot more wages than frei would. frei could be worth 50 million in 2 years or go on to help us win something. but yes lets just cash in at first oppotunity.
50 million? I think someone is suffering from a youth haze, where because they've come from our youth academy, they must be fantastic. Not that frei isn't or wont be.
50 million is pushing it. I reckon he'll reach 15 in his career, tops. He, amazingly, isnt no where near the perfect footballer.
Your suggetion of selling Berbatov rather than frei is farcical.
im saying sell no one especially good young players when we dont need to. and yes i would sell berba who is with us for only 18 more months well before i would frei.
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Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
totally agree, and the summer is for selling all our good players.
Frei isn't indispensable. If we can sell him and invest the money in areas of the team which need investing in then I don't see what's the problem.
why not sell berbatov then. he would get 5 to 8 million plus his career is nearly over. petric scores just as many plus it would free up a lot more wages than frei would. frei could be worth 50 million in 2 years or go on to help us win something. but yes lets just cash in at first oppotunity.
Cash in on Berba, are you joking because your coming across as such.
of course not.but some people want to make money by selling frei when we all know it wont go back into the team, so im saying that it makes much more sense finacially to sell berba than it would frei, if thats all people want, more money in the bank
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Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
totally agree, and the summer is for selling all our good players.
Frei isn't indispensable. If we can sell him and invest the money in areas of the team which need investing in then I don't see what's the problem.
why not sell berbatov then. he would get 5 to 8 million plus his career is nearly over. petric scores just as many plus it would free up a lot more wages than frei would. frei could be worth 50 million in 2 years or go on to help us win something. but yes lets just cash in at first oppotunity.
50 million? I think someone is suffering from a youth haze, where because they've come from our youth academy, they must be fantastic. Not that frei isn't or wont be.
50 million is pushing it. I reckon he'll reach 15 in his career, tops. He, amazingly, isnt no where near the perfect footballer.
Your suggetion of selling Berbatov rather than frei is farcical.
im saying sell no one especially good young players when we dont need to. and yes i would sell berba who is with us for only 18 more months well before i would frei.
FBYDS Strikes again. Fiver to anyone who works that out.
50 quid to anyone that can work out why you want to sell off our best players. are you related to kieran richardson by chance? he would end up at left mid if we sell frei and kaca gets injured. but hey we would have 8 million in the bank
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 01:07:35 PM
Berbatov is integral to the team. Frei isn't, he doesn't even start. If we can use Frei's asset to benefit the club in areas it needs improving in then I don't see why that's a problem. I'd rather we tried to be economical as a club and balance the books than spend spend spend. We're financing for a new stand, something that is not only going to help the club financially, but will also help the club grow.
Even though we'd all like to see Fulham win something, I'd like to do it in the knowledge that when the sh1t hits the financial fan, that we won't go tits up in the process.
but this my point. the money wont go back into the team, or we would be spending the demps and dembele money
I'd be pretty disappointed if we sold Frei, he's an exciting talent and he's a player we've nurtured over a few years. It sends a bad signal for the club's ambitions. On the other hand if we can get in excess of £10 million for him that would be good business. We already have Kacaniklic for that position and we could bring in someone more developed to compete with him. Possibly Chadli though I think that ship may have sailed.
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 01:07:35 PM
Berbatov is integral to the team. Frei isn't, he doesn't even start. If we can use Frei's asset to benefit the club in areas it needs improving in then I don't see why that's a problem. I'd rather we tried to be economical as a club and balance the books than spend spend spend. We're financing for a new stand, something that is not only going to help the club financially, but will also help the club grow.
Even though we'd all like to see Fulham win something, I'd like to do it in the knowledge that when the sh1t hits the financial fan, that we won't go tits up in the process.
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 01:07:35 PM
Berbatov is integral to the team. Frei isn't, he doesn't even start. If we can use Frei's asset to benefit the club in areas it needs improving in then I don't see why that's a problem. I'd rather we tried to be economical as a club and balance the books than spend spend spend. We're financing for a new stand, something that is not only going to help the club financially, but will also help the club grow.
Even though we'd all like to see Fulham win something, I'd like to do it in the knowledge that when the sh1t hits the financial fan, that we won't go tits up in the process.
just out of intrest, are you happy with our 3 center backs? do you feel they need improvement. and then think back to smalling. are you glad that we sold him for 12 million that also did not get re invested. fully understand the need to sell demebele when the big boys come knocking and their are clauses in the contracts, but selling good youth players when you dont need to is absolutely pointess, especially when we all know that even if we get a replacement he wont be as good
Quote from: The Moose on January 05, 2013, 01:15:30 PM
I'd be pretty disappointed if we sold Frei, he's an exciting talent and he's a player we've nurtured over a few years. It sends a bad signal for the club's ambitions. On the other hand if we can get in excess of £10 million for him that would be good business. We already have Kacaniklic for that position and we could bring in someone more developed to compete with him. Possibly Chadli though I think that ship may have sailed.
are yes but as everyone keeps telling us, jol included its hard to get good players in january. yes im all for upgrades on players, but can you honnestly say you believe we would sell frei and buy someone better? if so then wheres dembeles replacemnt
I don't you added anything to the argument by slagging off Richardson. He's under performed in a short space of time and you're saying hi e people like Frei time. It's slightly hypocritical tbh. If Jol wants to sell Frei, ill trust his judgement.
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 01:18:05 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 05, 2013, 01:15:30 PM
I'd be pretty disappointed if we sold Frei, he's an exciting talent and he's a player we've nurtured over a few years. It sends a bad signal for the club's ambitions. On the other hand if we can get in excess of £10 million for him that would be good business. We already have Kacaniklic for that position and we could bring in someone more developed to compete with him. Possibly Chadli though I think that ship may have sailed.
are yes but as everyone keeps telling us, jol included its hard to get good players in january. yes im all for upgrades on players, but can you honnestly say you believe we would sell frei and buy someone better? if so then wheres dembeles replacemnt
Yes we could. It just depends on what we're willing to pay really. Everyone is available for a price. Frei is a talent but at this point his game needs a lot of work.
Dembele is a special talent and we won't find another player like him.
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 01:26:48 PM
Read back to your posts on page 40. I can't be the only one seeing the irony in someone vehemently disagreeing with cashing in the chips yet being frustrated that we haven't spent our money yet.
Quotewe got nearly 20 million for dembele and dempsey and that hasnt helped us one little bit
Quoteno we have had six months. we will not buy anywhere near the quality that we sold so how is selling a very good 18 year old good for us at all. do we need the money to stop us going into administration or something like that?
Frei's contract runs out in 2015. At the rate things are going, Kacaniklic will be the starting left winger, that is certain as Jol clearly favours him. Do you honestly think that Frei will be happy with being a sub? It's not as though he's just waiting for a player to retire so he can succeed him. Due to amortisation of Frei's contract, his value is going to decrease, that is certain. His performance levels won't allow his value to increase as he doesn't have the playing time.
You ask why sell good youth players when you don't need to. Well why allow good assets to rot and decrease in value when you aren't going to use them?
I think Jol would be willing to rotate on the left flank as he has been doing. Kacaniklic is still pretty inconsistent so Frei will start some games I think. Of course the return of Richardson could push him further down the pecking order.
to be fair if al fayed wants to recoup some cash and we stay in and about mid table im not sure how much i will complain about not spending. It would be nice to invest and push for europa but if we can keep sustainable and play some attractive football in the premiership then thats a model im keen on.
With that in mind i think it would take quite a collapse for us to get relegated, and alot of money for us to get near europe so investing alot in an inflated market doesnt make sense in that respect. Some people are worried about relegation and i must say before the swansea game i was in that family of thought because we were kieron bloody dire. But we can play some good stuff, only need about 5 wins and we are safe, so unless someone really handy presents themselves it seems like a waste of time in my head.
COYW
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 01:26:48 PM
Read back to your posts on page 40. I can't be the only one seeing the irony in someone vehemently disagreeing with cashing in the chips yet being frustrated that we haven't spent our money yet.
Quotewe got nearly 20 million for dembele and dempsey and that hasnt helped us one little bit
Quoteno we have had six months. we will not buy anywhere near the quality that we sold so how is selling a very good 18 year old good for us at all. do we need the money to stop us going into administration or something like that?
Frei's contract runs out in 2015. At the rate things are going, Kacaniklic will be the starting left winger, that is certain as Jol clearly favours him. Do you honestly think that Frei will be happy with being a sub? It's not as though he's just waiting for a player to retire so he can succeed him. Due to amortisation of Frei's contract, his value is going to decrease, that is certain. His performance levels won't allow his value to increase as he doesn't have the playing time.
You ask why sell good youth players when you don't need to. Well why allow good assets to rot and decrease in value when you aren't going to use them?
Also, none of us are privvy to Fulham's finances so we don't know how Spurs are paying for Dem&Dem. It most likely won't be a one off £20m payment.
lol, he is what 18 or 19. how much will he depreciate by the summer when if sold then a propper replacemnt could be bought. and what if we sell him then a simillar bid comes in for kaca on deadline day
Quote from: hongkongfulham on January 05, 2013, 01:31:20 PM
to be fair if al fayed wants to recoup some cash and we stay in and about mid table im not sure how much i will complain about not spending. It would be nice to invest and push for europa but if we can keep sustainable and play some attractive football in the premiership then thats a model im keen on.
With that in mind i think it would take quite a collapse for us to get relegated, and alot of money for us to get near europe so investing alot in an inflated market doesnt make sense in that respect. Some people are worried about relegation and i must say before the swansea game i was in that family of thought because we were kieron bloody dire. But we can play some good stuff, only need about 5 wins and we are safe, so unless someone really handy presents themselves it seems like a waste of time in my head.
COYW
yes fair point, if mo does just want to recoup some money then yes we owe it to him, but we shouldn't pretend that its good business or even good for the club.
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 05, 2013, 01:44:11 PM
Frei is nowhere near 10m tbh. 5m max. would therefore sell him for 6m. he would be silly to go to turkey though, waste of a talent. there's quite literally (apart from arda maybe) no one who made it big and came out of this league.
and @fulhamben you really want to spend the 20m THIS window? no way, inflated prices, panic buyers all over the shop and absolutely no imminent need to fork out this kind of money.
bbc journo richard askam tweeted the following yesterday:
@richaskam Not confirmed but understand Jack Butland is in talks with Fulham #bcfc #fulham
Unconfirmed, but comes from a bbc journalist after all.
no far from it, im saying dont just sell frei for the money as he wont be replaced.the money thing was just me basically saying we havent spent the dems money or their replacements so what makes people think we would the money if we sold frei. and the berba thing was just me saying if all people wanted to do was raise revenue then it would make more sense and money to sell him. i dont want to sell any players, unless of course a better player was bought for that position first.
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 05, 2013, 01:44:11 PM
Frei is nowhere near 10m tbh. 5m max. would therefore sell him for 6m. he would be silly to go to turkey though, waste of a talent. there's quite literally (apart from arda maybe) no one who made it big and came out of this league.
and @fulhamben you really want to spend the 20m THIS window? no way, inflated prices, panic buyers all over the shop and absolutely no imminent need to fork out this kind of money.
bbc journo richard askam tweeted the following yesterday:
@richaskam Not confirmed but understand Jack Butland is in talks with Fulham #bcfc #fulham
Unconfirmed, but comes from a bbc journalist after all.
Only to be sold to a top four team in a couple of seasons time.
I don't believe these rumours are true but would be a good signing, although I would really like to see Stockdale given a chance & Schwarzer still can do a decent job until the summer I think centre back and centre mid is where we need to strengthen, a goalkeeper can wait until the summer
I've seen many Turkish sides show interest in Frei, but they were all for a loan deal. However, there maybe something to it becoming permanent. Chris David may be a replacement for Frei, I for one do not have a problem selling Frei for a nice bit when we only paid around 800,000 for Chris David! Besides Chris David is more highly rated, and I feel Jol thinks he will go further than Frei. SO good business!
With all that being said, as I said earlier, I only saw those clubs in for a loan deal.
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Quote from: EJL on January 05, 2013, 01:59:26 PM
Only to be sold to a top four team in a couple of seasons time.
Yeah, and why not? Either sign old players on the down who will play for two or years or sign young players on the up who are eager to impress in order to get "the big move" - much rather have the latter scenario.
I agree, and it would turn a nice profit in the end!
Has Jol said he wants to sell Frei? No so stop believing rumours that 90% of the time are false
liam bridcutt is looking tidy for brighton. were we not linked?
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 05, 2013, 02:04:02 PM
Has Jol said he wants to sell Frei? No so stop believing rumours that 90% of the time are false
its not the rumours that i care about, but the point that a few would happily let him go.
it would be ridiculous to sell Frei. along with Kaca he is our future.Tremendous talent. Richardson however should be shipped out if anyone makes an offer
Butland would be a great signing for £6m no doubt about that I just think Stockdale is a really good keeper, yes he made his mistake against Swansea but he responded well at West Brom, he deserves a shot until the summer to prove he can be our number 1
Not seen him personally but Butland is very highly rated. Contrary to what people are saying I think a new goalkeeper is a must. Schwarzer is over the hill and Stockdale is obviously not rated particularly highly by Jol.
A reliable keeper will help settle the defence. Schwarzer's errors will have unsettled them.
Quote from: St Eve on January 05, 2013, 02:09:04 PM
it would be ridiculous to sell Frei. along with Kaca he is our future.Tremendous talent. Richardson however should be shipped out if anyone makes an offer
thank you, although i do think richardsons versatility is a useful thing to have
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 02:13:11 PM
Quote from: St Eve on January 05, 2013, 02:09:04 PM
it would be ridiculous to sell Frei. along with Kaca he is our future.Tremendous talent. Richardson however should be shipped out if anyone makes an offer
thank you, although i do think richardsons versatility is a useful thing to have
I am afraid i have no time for Richardson. He cost 2 million, we pay him about 30k a week and he is either injured or not interested. Get what you can for him and cut the wage bill. I would rather have any of the youngsters play. At least they would try.
Quote from: St Eve on January 05, 2013, 02:22:20 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 02:13:11 PM
Quote from: St Eve on January 05, 2013, 02:09:04 PM
it would be ridiculous to sell Frei. along with Kaca he is our future.Tremendous talent. Richardson however should be shipped out if anyone makes an offer
thank you, although i do think richardsons versatility is a useful thing to have
I am afraid i hve no time for Richardson. He cost 2 million, we pay him about 30k a week and he is either injured or not interested. Get what you can for him and cut the wage bill. I would rather have any of the youngsters play. At least they would try.
well if you care to see youngsters "trying" then switch on brighton vs newcastle..just because they are young makes no difference to them wanting to try..richardson turned the southampton game for us and when hes fit and confident he will get better
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 05, 2013, 02:25:24 PM
Quote from: St Eve on January 05, 2013, 02:22:20 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 02:13:11 PM
Quote from: St Eve on January 05, 2013, 02:09:04 PM
it would be ridiculous to sell Frei. along with Kaca he is our future.Tremendous talent. Richardson however should be shipped out if anyone makes an offer
thank you, although i do think richardsons versatility is a useful thing to have
I am afraid i hve no time for Richardson. He cost 2 million, we pay him about 30k a week and he is either injured or not interested. Get what you can for him and cut the wage bill. I would rather have any of the youngsters play. At least they would try.
well if you care to see youngsters "trying" then switch on brighton vs newcastle..just because they are young makes no difference to them wanting to try..richardson turned the southampton game for us and when hes fit and confident he will get better
? i that the game where his stupid tackle cost us 2 points?
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 02:36:35 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 05, 2013, 02:25:24 PM
Quote from: St Eve on January 05, 2013, 02:22:20 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 02:13:11 PM
Quote from: St Eve on January 05, 2013, 02:09:04 PM
it would be ridiculous to sell Frei. along with Kaca he is our future.Tremendous talent. Richardson however should be shipped out if anyone makes an offer
thank you, although i do think richardsons versatility is a useful thing to have
I am afraid i hve no time for Richardson. He cost 2 million, we pay him about 30k a week and he is either injured or not interested. Get what you can for him and cut the wage bill. I would rather have any of the youngsters play. At least they would try.
well if you care to see youngsters "trying" then switch on brighton vs newcastle..just because they are young makes no difference to them wanting to try..richardson turned the southampton game for us and when hes fit and confident he will get better
? i that the game where his stupid tackle cost us 2 points?
What about stockdale who cost us against swansea,or when baird handled against southampton ?
Yet people pick out richardson..hmmmmmmm picking on players you dont like then forgetting about stupid mistakes your fav players make :doh:
Everyone has made a mistake this season at some point
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 05, 2013, 02:39:24 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 02:36:35 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 05, 2013, 02:25:24 PM
Quote from: St Eve on January 05, 2013, 02:22:20 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 02:13:11 PM
Quote from: St Eve on January 05, 2013, 02:09:04 PM
it would be ridiculous to sell Frei. along with Kaca he is our future.Tremendous talent. Richardson however should be shipped out if anyone makes an offer
thank you, although i do think richardsons versatility is a useful thing to have
I am afraid i hve no time for Richardson. He cost 2 million, we pay him about 30k a week and he is either injured or not interested. Get what you can for him and cut the wage bill. I would rather have any of the youngsters play. At least they would try.
well if you care to see youngsters "trying" then switch on brighton vs newcastle..just because they are young makes no difference to them wanting to try..richardson turned the southampton game for us and when hes fit and confident he will get better
? i that the game where his stupid tackle cost us 2 points?
What about stockdale who cost us against swansea,or when baird handled against southampton ?
Yet people pick out richardson..hmmmmmmm picking on players you dont like then forgetting about stupid mistakes your fav players make :doh:
Everyone has made a mistake this season at some point
ive been saying all season bairds been crap. and as to stockdale, ive seen him have great games for fulham, can you say the same of richardson?
Bent starts for Villa so will be cup tied. Don't know if this effects any bid we might have made.
Bent is NOT coming to Fulham
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 05, 2013, 02:53:07 PM
Bent is NOT coming to Fulham
I don't think he will either, but it's just a bit of info about a player we're linked to.
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 05, 2013, 02:39:24 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 02:36:35 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 05, 2013, 02:25:24 PM
Quote from: St Eve on January 05, 2013, 02:22:20 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 02:13:11 PM
Quote from: St Eve on January 05, 2013, 02:09:04 PM
it would be ridiculous to sell Frei. along with Kaca he is our future.Tremendous talent. Richardson however should be shipped out if anyone makes an offer
thank you, although i do think richardsons versatility is a useful thing to have
I am afraid i hve no time for Richardson. He cost 2 million, we pay him about 30k a week and he is either injured or not interested. Get what you can for him and cut the wage bill. I would rather have any of the youngsters play. At least they would try.
well if you care to see youngsters "trying" then switch on brighton vs newcastle..just because they are young makes no difference to them wanting to try..richardson turned the southampton game for us and when hes fit and confident he will get better
? i that the game where his stupid tackle cost us 2 points?
What about stockdale who cost us against swansea,or when baird handled against southampton ?
Yet people pick out richardson..hmmmmmmm picking on players you dont like then forgetting about stupid mistakes your fav players make :doh:
Everyone has made a mistake this season at some point
it is not a case of picking on him. He is just not good enough. He cost enough and is paid enough and we should expect better.
Not sure we need to spend that sort of money for a position we are well covered in.
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 05, 2013, 03:46:53 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 05, 2013, 03:11:17 PM
Not sure we need to spend that sort of money for a position we are well covered in.
Are we? I don't think we are.
Compared to ANY OTHER POSITION in the squad we are well covered with Keepers.
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 12:45:19 PM
For a club of our size, January is for signing players who will be leaving their respective club in the summer.
You do realise that the end result of however Fulham decides to do its business will ultimately be the same. We're not going to jump over the gap and join the big boys at the top end of the table, nor at are ever going to be regularly in the European places. Ironically, we had our best chance of silverware with a bunch of journeymen footballers.
totally agree, and the summer is for selling all our good players.
Blimey, you are areal bundle of fun Ben! If everything FFC do is wrong why do you waste your money watching them?
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 05, 2013, 02:02:31 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 05, 2013, 01:59:26 PM
Only to be sold to a top four team in a couple of seasons time.
Yeah, and why not? Either sign old players on the down who will play for two or years or sign young players on the up who are eager to impress in order to get "the big move" - much rather have the latter scenario.
Not saying it's a bad thing... It just means the club will have to go through the tedious process of getting another keeper again.
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 05, 2013, 03:59:45 PM
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Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 05, 2013, 03:46:53 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 05, 2013, 03:11:17 PM
Not sure we need to spend that sort of money for a position we are well covered in.
Are we? I don't think we are.
Compared to ANY OTHER POSITION in the squad we are well covered with Keepers.
With numbers, I agree with you. However, Jol seems to think he needs a new goalie. must've been clear signals for or from Schwarzer that he's not good enough anymore or wants to retire. Many goalie rumours, Stekelenburg, Bolat, Butland, lead me to think that we're in the market for a new goalkeeper. I'm all for it if we manage to sign Butland. May loan him back to Brum for the remainder of the season though.
With the Bolat rumors recently as well, he must not feel Etheridge nor Somogyi are the long term answer, probably views them as backups.
The other thing is I think the club is looking to stockpile younger players, with the hope they break through, as a way to not only strengthen the team but just because we are a selling team and its good business.
Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 05, 2013, 03:55:33 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 12:45:19 PM
For a club of our size, January is for signing players who will be leaving their respective club in the summer.
You do realise that the end result of however Fulham decides to do its business will ultimately be the same. We're not going to jump over the gap and join the big boys at the top end of the table, nor at are ever going to be regularly in the European places. Ironically, we had our best chance of silverware with a bunch of journeymen footballers.
totally agree, and the summer is for selling all our good players.
Blimey, you are areal bundle of fun Ben! If everything FFC do is wrong why do you waste your money watching them?
take it you have been doing selective reading
I think no one has really addressed the fundamental argument that undergirds fulhamben's position:
1. We lost the D's, ostensibly had 20 million in the bank between them
2. Very, very little of that money appears to have been allocated for transfers
3. Therefore, it appears more likely than not that Frei's speculated 6-8m would be similarly treated
Now, you could think that there is another, unaccounted-for reason that Frei's fee would be treated differently, or that (2) is false, and Jol/Mac is sitting on the funds until summer, in hopes of a more favorable market. But just slating him for having a poor attitude or whatnot doesn't do anything to address the concern. Does anyone have good reason to think that the 20m from the D's is still in the transfer budget? or some healthy fraction of it? That would be comforting for all, I'm sure.
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 04:17:36 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 05, 2013, 03:55:33 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 12:45:19 PM
For a club of our size, January is for signing players who will be leaving their respective club in the summer.
You do realise that the end result of however Fulham decides to do its business will ultimately be the same. We're not going to jump over the gap and join the big boys at the top end of the table, nor at are ever going to be regularly in the European places. Ironically, we had our best chance of silverware with a bunch of journeymen footballers.
totally agree, and the summer is for selling all our good players.
Blimey, you are areal bundle of fun Ben! If everything FFC do is wrong why do you waste your money watching them?
take it you have been doing selective reading
No. I have read the whole thread and it was just this particular one that I used to reply to. There are quite a few replies by your good self and each one, in this thread, appears negative?
Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 05, 2013, 05:40:42 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 04:17:36 PM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 05, 2013, 03:55:33 PMSo it's negative to want to keep hold of your good young players then.
Quote from: fulhamben on January 05, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 12:45:19 PM
For a club of our size, January is for signing players who will be leaving their respective club in the summer.
You do realise that the end result of however Fulham decides to do its business will ultimately be the same. We're not going to jump over the gap and join the big boys at the top end of the table, nor at are ever going to be regularly in the European places. Ironically, we had our best chance of silverware with a bunch of journeymen footballers.
totally agree, and the summer is for selling all our good players.
Blimey, you are areal bundle of fun Ben! If everything FFC do is wrong why do you waste your money watching them?
take it you have been doing selective reading
No. I have read the whole thread and it was just this particular one that I used to reply to. There are quite a few replies by your good self and each one, in this thread, appears negative?
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 05:02:33 PM
Re 2)
It doesn't benefit the club to announce that we have X amount of money to spend otherwise clubs that we are dealing with will hold out for a higher fee. No one here actually knows, it's just speculation. Further, if we don't spend money it doesn't mean that there isn't any there (as you pointed out).
Yeah, that's fair. We're in what philosophers refer to as a
poor epistemological position. It's difficult to reason out anything about the club's intention or policies because they play matters so close to the vest, which is the way they should be played. Still, it can be disconcerting to lose players without suitable visible return over a few transfer windows.
I think we have to realistic and accept that we are a selling club whether we like it or not.
Everyone of our players has a price.
Selling key players unsettles the balance of the side and are hard to replace immediately.
Frei is more of a squad player right now so to sell him wouldn't be a bad thing.
He's not irreplaceable, and as much as I think he's a good prospect, he has his price.
If the player wants to stay, we shouldn't feel like we have to sell. We should hold out for a good fee.
If we don't recieve an acceptable offer, hand him a long term contract to get his value up.
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 05, 2013, 02:08:04 PM
David is a CM/AM, whereas Frei is a winger. Don't get the connection.
David played out on the left most of his childhood, and was put into the center with Twente's U19. They were grooming him from his strengths...vision, passing, technical skill, dribbling etc..
He has played a number of games on the left side of midfield, and he is a left footed player. Which I guess would make him different from Frei in that regard.
STANDARD LIEGE keeper Sinan Bolat, 28, has snubbed Fulham — after spending most of the season with them to get fit after a knee op.
Boss Martin Jol agreed an £800,000 fee for the Turkish star.
But Bolat's agent Kismet Eris said: "Sinan has decided not to play in England."
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4728057/Sinan-Bolat-snubs-Fulham.html#ixzz2H9LWeVxh (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4728057/Sinan-Bolat-snubs-Fulham.html#ixzz2H9LWeVxh)
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4728057/Sinan-Bolat-snubs-Fulham.html (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4728057/Sinan-Bolat-snubs-Fulham.html)
Omar El Kaddouri?
Some top journalism by the Sun as always. Bolat is 24, not 28. A little bit of research for a twenty word article wouldn't kill them, surely.
Quote from: hesedmedia on January 05, 2013, 05:47:26 PM
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 05, 2013, 05:02:33 PM
Re 2)
It doesn't benefit the club to announce that we have X amount of money to spend otherwise clubs that we are dealing with will hold out for a higher fee. No one here actually knows, it's just speculation. Further, if we don't spend money it doesn't mean that there isn't any there (as you pointed out).
Yeah, that's fair. We're in what philosophers refer to as a poor epistemological position. It's difficult to reason out anything about the club's intention or policies because they play matters so close to the vest, which is the way they should be played. Still, it can be disconcerting to lose players without suitable visible return over a few transfer windows.
You sir, have a good command of the English language.
Quote from: ddeuce on January 06, 2013, 09:34:55 AM
I think Derek Boateng might be off.
He's joined up with the Ghana AFCON Squad, and various media outlets were reporting that unless he refused to go, we would not sign him.
isnt their some rule, that states ghana can stop him playing for us if he refuses to join up with the squad? and if we were just waiting on work permit then surely everything is done and dusted. im more peed off we didnt stop diarra going
theres a very loose link that ronaldinhio is going to sign for us on twitter. i wasnt even going to post it but the title does say rumours. he is still only 32
Quote from: fulhamben on January 06, 2013, 10:12:00 AM
theres a very loose link that ronaldinhio is going to sign for us on twitter. i wasnt even going to post it but the title does say rumours. he is still only 32
That would be one over 30 id love to say ive seen play for Fulham.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 06, 2013, 10:18:47 AM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 06, 2013, 10:12:00 AM
theres a very loose link that ronaldinhio is going to sign for us on twitter. i wasnt even going to post it but the title does say rumours. he is still only 32
That would be one over 30 id love to say ive seen play for Fulham.
yes, might still be able to do a job, like i say very loose link though and nothing reputable. but kaca does follow him on there
And so it starts...And So it continues
Sinan Bolat is set to join on January 1st. " Liege technical director Jean-Francois De Sart said: We have reached an agreement with Fulham for Sinan.
Just read this on Sky's Transfer News TheSun Newspaper reports, So it must be True......... Standard Liege keeper Sinan Bolat has snubbed Fulham.
Are we worried? With three good keepers on our books I'm not.
You know that or guesswork?
You can't believe a word of transfer gossip.
Imagine Ronaldinho...
I'd stay as far away from Ronaldinho as possible.
https://twitter.com/FootballAgent31
If you feel like a laugh
Stockdale to be swapped for Birmingham keeper and Senderos to be off loaded.
Reading the rumours can make a mad person madder.
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 06, 2013, 02:45:58 PM
Stockdale to be swapped for Birmingham keeper and Senderos to be off loaded.
I can see that happening, MS to play to end of season and then stay on as No2 and goalkeeping coach. That way he gets a few cup games and chance to stay fit for world cup.
Not so sure about Sendaros though. I could see Baird getting shipped out though
Quote from: sunburywhite on January 06, 2013, 02:59:52 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 06, 2013, 02:45:58 PM
Stockdale to be swapped for Birmingham keeper and Senderos to be off loaded.
I can see that happening, MS to play to end of season and then stay on as No2 and goalkeeping coach. That way he gets a few cup games and chance to stay fit for world cup.
Not so sure about Sendaros though. I could see Baird getting shipped out though
world cupis the end of nest year
Quote from: EJL on January 06, 2013, 02:22:27 PM
https://twitter.com/FootballAgent31
If you feel like a laugh
one of them on their was saying we was trying to get bobby i f^&king hate the fulham fans zamora back
Butland would be PERFECT :wine:
world cupis the end of nest year
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I know and MS said he would like to play in it
Quote from: sunburywhite on January 06, 2013, 03:15:03 PM
world cupis the end of nest year
I know and MS said he would like to play in it
[/quote]so how does playing till the end of this season keep him fit for that?
What's the score with Boateng??? Medical passed??? Here???
Quote from: fulhamben on January 06, 2013, 03:34:01 PM
Quote from: sunburywhite on January 06, 2013, 03:15:03 PM
world cupis the end of nest year
I know and MS said he would like to play in it
so how does playing till the end of this season keep him fit for that?
Because he will carry on training and have the odd game here and there (possibly for the reserves)
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Quote from: sunburywhite on January 06, 2013, 02:59:52 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 06, 2013, 02:45:58 PM
Stockdale to be swapped for Birmingham keeper and Senderos to be off loaded.
I can see that happening, MS to play to end of season and then stay on as No2 and goalkeeping coach. That way he gets a few cup games and chance to stay fit for world cup.
Not so sure about Sendaros though. I could see Baird getting shipped out though
world cupis the end of nest year
Blimey your spelling it atrocious!
Any twitter account that actually has 'agent' in it's name has no credibility.
Quote from: ddeuce on January 06, 2013, 01:15:25 PM
Quote from: KiwiWhite on January 06, 2013, 01:09:37 PM
And so it starts...And So it continues
Sinan Bolat is set to join on January 1st. " Liege technical director Jean-Francois De Sart said: We have reached an agreement with Fulham for Sinan.
Just read this on Sky's Transfer News TheSun Newspaper reports, So it must be True......... Standard Liege keeper Sinan Bolat has snubbed Fulham.
Are we worried? With three good keepers on our books I'm not.
He has not snubbed us. We have turned him down because we are chasing Steklenburg or Butland.
here in belgium it has been met with surprise that he rejected the contract we offered, headlines are Bolat fails to agree terms with premier league fulham. once more news is reported i will let you know, but it seems he did reject our contract
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on January 06, 2013, 04:40:18 PM
Quote from: fulhamben on January 06, 2013, 03:06:59 PM
Quote from: sunburywhite on January 06, 2013, 02:59:52 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 06, 2013, 02:45:58 PM
Stockdale to be swapped for Birmingham keeper and Senderos to be off loaded.
I can see that happening, MS to play to end of season and then stay on as No2 and goalkeeping coach. That way he gets a few cup games and chance to stay fit for world cup.
Not so sure about Sendaros though. I could see Baird getting shipped out though
world cupis the end of nest year
Blimey your spelling it atrocious!
that would be a typo, not spelling mistakes. but you knew that, right?
Quote from: ddeuce on January 06, 2013, 05:21:21 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on January 06, 2013, 05:05:36 PM
Quote from: ddeuce on January 06, 2013, 01:15:25 PM
Quote from: KiwiWhite on January 06, 2013, 01:09:37 PM
And so it starts...And So it continues
Sinan Bolat is set to join on January 1st. " Liege technical director Jean-Francois De Sart said: We have reached an agreement with Fulham for Sinan.
Just read this on Sky's Transfer News TheSun Newspaper reports, So it must be True......... Standard Liege keeper Sinan Bolat has snubbed Fulham.
Are we worried? With three good keepers on our books I'm not.
He has not snubbed us. We have turned him down because we are chasing Steklenburg or Butland.
here in belgium it has been met with surprise that he rejected the contract we offered, headlines are Bolat fails to agree terms with premier league fulham. once more news is reported i will let you know, but it seems he did reject our contract
What looks better for the player?
"Fulham turn bolat down because he aint good enough"
"Bolat turns Fulham down"
From my perspective working here and my company having a box to games at standard the latter.
he is a good keeper, on a par with Stockers thats why i say good and not great/fantastic.
Perisic to Wolfsburg. Good bit of business for £6 million.
Banel Nicolita linked on SSN. Apparently known for his pace and work rate, plays right or left wing and his nickname's Banelinho so he'd fit right in here!
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on January 06, 2013, 07:50:10 PM
Banel Nicolita linked on SSN. Apparently known for his pace and work rate, plays right or left wing and his nickname's Banelinho so he'd fit right in here!
he might have electrifying pace (as wiki puts it) but his goal record is terrible
right can we stop calling anyone with any footballing skill "inho"... ironic or not... it's feckin stale.
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on January 06, 2013, 07:50:10 PM
Banel Nicolita linked on SSN. Apparently known for his pace and work rate, plays right or left wing and his nickname's Banelinho so he'd fit right in here!
Injured until February, though.
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 06, 2013, 07:54:19 PM
right can we stop calling anyone with any footballing skill "inho"... ironic or not... it's feckin stale.
It's funny with Chris Baird.
As he has the technique and flair of an elephant.
What about Frimpong from Arsenal if we manage to miss out on Boateng
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 06, 2013, 08:26:20 PM
What about Frimpong from Arsenal if we manage to miss out on Boateng
he has looked pretty naff whenever i have seen him. id try for ramsey though
Quote from: fulhamben on January 06, 2013, 08:27:41 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 06, 2013, 08:26:20 PM
What about Frimpong from Arsenal if we manage to miss out on Boateng
he has looked pretty naff whenever i have seen him. id try for ramsey though
Ramsey has just signed a new long term contract with Arsenal. There's no way that he's going anywhere.
Quote from: Julius Geezer on January 06, 2013, 08:19:42 PM
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 06, 2013, 07:54:19 PM
right can we stop calling anyone with any footballing skill "inho"... ironic or not... it's feckin stale.
It's funny with Chris Baird.
As he has the technique and flair of an elephant.
No I agree absolutely it was hillarious. But it is getting out of control, everyone is an "inho" now... sometimes ironically like with baird and sometimes when a guy manages to play with a modicum of skill... just one of my pet peeves, feel free to ignore me.
Quote from: Julius Geezer on January 06, 2013, 08:19:42 PM
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 06, 2013, 07:54:19 PM
right can we stop calling anyone with any footballing skill "inho"... ironic or not... it's feckin stale.
It's funny with Chris Baird.
As he has the technique and flair of an elephant.
Completely ridiculous thing to say - Baird has the best shooting technique in our entire squad, one of the best in the league particularly for a right footed player.
Quote from: Brede Butter Pudding on January 06, 2013, 08:54:08 PM
Quote from: Julius Geezer on January 06, 2013, 08:19:42 PM
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 06, 2013, 07:54:19 PM
right can we stop calling anyone with any footballing skill "inho"... ironic or not... it's feckin stale.
It's funny with Chris Baird.
As he has the technique and flair of an elephant.
Completely ridiculous thing to say - Baird has the best shooting technique in our entire squad, one of the best in the league particularly for a right footed player.
Quote from: Brede Butter Pudding on January 06, 2013, 08:54:08 PM
Quote from: Julius Geezer on January 06, 2013, 08:19:42 PM
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 06, 2013, 07:54:19 PM
right can we stop calling anyone with any footballing skill "inho"... ironic or not... it's feckin stale.
It's funny with Chris Baird.
As he has the technique and flair of an elephant.
Completely ridiculous thing to say - Baird has the best shooting technique in our entire squad, one of the best in the league particularly for a right footed player.
Lol you joker.
Quote from: Julius Geezer on January 06, 2013, 09:10:00 PM
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Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 06, 2013, 07:54:19 PM
right can we stop calling anyone with any footballing skill "inho"... ironic or not... it's feckin stale.
It's funny with Chris Baird.
As he has the technique and flair of an elephant.
Completely ridiculous thing to say - Baird has the best shooting technique in our entire squad, one of the best in the league particularly for a right footed player.
Quote from: Brede Butter Pudding on January 06, 2013, 08:54:08 PM
Quote from: Julius Geezer on January 06, 2013, 08:19:42 PM
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 06, 2013, 07:54:19 PM
right can we stop calling anyone with any footballing skill "inho"... ironic or not... it's feckin stale.
It's funny with Chris Baird.
As he has the technique and flair of an elephant.
Completely ridiculous thing to say - Baird has the best shooting technique in our entire squad, one of the best in the league particularly for a right footed player.
Lol you joker.
Both Hughes and Jol have said that Baird hits the ball best in the entire squad. Admittedly that was last season but I don't think he's lost it. That's why he used to take free-kicks.
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on January 06, 2013, 07:50:10 PM
Banel Nicolita linked on SSN. Apparently known for his pace and work rate, plays right or left wing and his nickname's Banelinho so he'd fit right in here!
Please no more Wingers we've got about a million of them now! It's plain to see the area's of the pitch which need stengthening, x2 CM's+CB+ Darren Bent.
Meh, I've had it too with all these ok-ish players being linked. I guess we can sign people as back-up but I'd rather wait until summer and make 1 or 2 really great signings than average players on long contracts who do nothing to improve the starting 11.
I trust in Jol but what happened to the really exciting names like Bastos and Douglas Costa?
Don't want to put a downer on what I'm sure many people are hoping will be a season-changing transfer window but I'm sure we'll have to wait until Summer to land anyone close to that quality.
I also agree I would rather we had a quiet window and brought in a quality centre mid & centre back who are starting players rather than 4 or 5 squad players as we are quite close to being a good side
Well, looks like we got that Centre mid.
Ps Not that it means anything, but in 2011 his FIFA strength rating was 84. Lets hope he hasn't become weedy, and maybe we have our MF general :)
Etuhu mkII?
Quote from: BenjyUK on January 07, 2013, 09:11:34 AM
Well, looks like we got that Centre mid.
Ps Not that it means anything, but in 2011 his FIFA strength rating was 84. Lets hope he hasn't become weedy, and maybe we have our MF general :)
We should all use FIFA to scout our future scalps and inform Jol.
Id love Arshavin. Ruiz hasnt been injured for a few weeks, he's overdue.
A silly signing of a player who could be unavailable or injured during the Africa cup. Instead of being match fit I bet he comes back and needs a rest.
Quote from: fulhamben on January 06, 2013, 07:53:07 PM
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on January 06, 2013, 07:50:10 PM
Banel Nicolita linked on SSN. Apparently known for his pace and work rate, plays right or left wing and his nickname's Banelinho so he'd fit right in here!
he might have electrifying pace (as wiki puts it) but his goal record is terrible
Someone should tell Al Mac to look on wikipedia before he signs these players. Months of scouting be damned, he looks crap on wikipedia!
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 07, 2013, 09:39:42 AM
Quote from: BenjyUK on January 07, 2013, 09:11:34 AM
Well, looks like we got that Centre mid.
Ps Not that it means anything, but in 2011 his FIFA strength rating was 84. Lets hope he hasn't become weedy, and maybe we have our MF general :)
We should all use FIFA to scout our future scalps and inform Jol.
Yessir.
"Sky Sports sources understands Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Metalist Kharkiv midfielder Taison. However, they could face competition for the Brazilian with an unnamed Premier League also making an approach for Taison.
by skysportspeteo edited by Chris Harvey 8:20 AM"
Dembele replacement?
Taison - Metallist - Great Solo Goal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7srFfwOtI8#)
Well...I can dream.
Quote from: Bryanthebroom on January 07, 2013, 11:25:22 AM
"Sky Sports sources understands Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Metalist Kharkiv midfielder Taison. However, they could face competition for the Brazilian with an unnamed Premier League also making an approach for Taison.
by skysportspeteo edited by Chris Harvey 8:20 AM"
Dembele replacement?
Taison - Metallist - Great Solo Goal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7srFfwOtI8#)
Well...I can dream.
Tim Vickery described Taison as a speedy but strong winger. If true, wouldn't really fit the 'Dembele role'. Out of our price range and out of our league anyway.
More links with Stekelenburg can be placed in this thread
From Today
http://www.mondopallone.it/calciomercato/07/01/2013/roma-stekelenburg-nel-mirino-del-fulham/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter (http://www.mondopallone.it/calciomercato/07/01/2013/roma-stekelenburg-nel-mirino-del-fulham/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)
Top keeper but we already have 2 really good keepers in Schwarzer & Stockdale so not really important in this window to sign a keeper
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 07, 2013, 03:42:20 PM
Top keeper but we already have 2 really good keepers in Schwarzer & Stockdale so not really important in this window to sign a keeper
I don't think Stockdale is a good keeper. Championship level, most definitely, but not Premier League level. And let's face it: Schwarz' age is beginning to show (several costly mistakes already this season). We hence could use a good keeper, to at least challenge Schwarzer.
Hope we get him.
Will be another Edwin for us.
Schwarzer and Stockdale aren't anywhere near Stekelenburg's level.
Would take him in a heartbeat.
I still don't understand why Bolat rejected a contract? Anyone care to explain?
I do think we need a new keeper.
Quote from: CurryForMario on January 07, 2013, 03:56:42 PM
I still don't understand why Bolat rejected a contract? Anyone care to explain?
The Sun and his agent say that Bolat changed his mind and doesn't want to play for Fulham. They would say this to save face but it might be true only if he was being greedy on terms which means we said no, or he knows something we don't. Seems a bit odd when the guy was training with us whilst recoving from an operation that he had here in the UK. Was he just using us and then blagged it last minute? Was he being far to greedy over contractual demands? does he know something we don't? All seems a bit fishy to me..
Standard approached us to see if we would let him train whilst recovering, apparently we agreed to let it happen if we had an option on him. standard announced prior to the festive period that he had impressed and they were obliged to accept an offer of a certain amount. however it seems according to certain media here in Belgium he wanted some guarantees on playing time and we would not accede to that request, so he rejected out offer
Quote from: westcliff white on January 07, 2013, 04:20:14 PM
according to certain media here in Belgium he wanted some guarantees on playing time and we would not accede to that request, so he rejected out offer
As someone reading the Belgian media, I have not read that anywhere. I just read he was with Standard in Antalya.
Quote from: sipwell on January 07, 2013, 03:44:06 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 07, 2013, 03:42:20 PM
Top keeper but we already have 2 really good keepers in Schwarzer & Stockdale so not really important in this window to sign a keeper
I don't think Stockdale is a good keeper. Championship level, most definitely, but not Premier League level. And let's face it: Schwarz' age is beginning to show (several costly mistakes already this season). We hence could use a good keeper, to at least challenge Schwarzer.
Just shows that you are not a good judge of goal keepers then, David has got over the nerves and he will carry on improving same as all keepers, I have watched him a lot more than you ever will and find your statement totally unfounded.
Quote from: sipwell on January 07, 2013, 03:44:06 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 07, 2013, 03:42:20 PM
Top keeper but we already have 2 really good keepers in Schwarzer & Stockdale so not really important in this window to sign a keeper
I don't think Stockdale is a good keeper. Championship level, most definitely, but not Premier League level. And let's face it: Schwarz' age is beginning to show (several costly mistakes already this season). We hence could use a good keeper, to at least challenge Schwarzer.
Schwarzer isn't signing a contract and it looks like Stockdale will be playing much more PL football next season at Hull so at the moment we're linked with two amazing young keepers in Stekelenburg who has previously played under Martin Jol and Jack Butland who wants to impress FORMER fulham manager and Legend Roy Hodgson, Butland is more realistic to be honest, everything would say join Fulham he'd be fulham's number 1! currently playing under Fulham icon Lee Clark, playing PL football at Fulham! Supposedly this kid is the new Joe Hart and it would be amazing if we could get them both in
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Quote from: sipwell on January 07, 2013, 03:44:06 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 07, 2013, 03:42:20 PM
Top keeper but we already have 2 really good keepers in Schwarzer & Stockdale so not really important in this window to sign a keeper
I don't think Stockdale is a good keeper. Championship level, most definitely, but not Premier League level. And let's face it: Schwarz' age is beginning to show (several costly mistakes already this season). We hence could use a good keeper, to at least challenge Schwarzer.
Just shows that you are not a good judge of goal keepers then, David has got over the nerves and he will carry on improving same as all keepers, I have watched him a lot more than you ever will and find your statement totally unfounded.
I am entitled to my personal opinion and, as I said many times before, if he is such an exceptionally good keeper who happens to be English, why has no other Prem club tried to snap him up? Instead they all went for expensive, young foreigners (Man Utd, Sunderland, Chelsea, Tottenham, etc. etc.). For me that says a lot, if not all.
But, in case I am mistaken, I will gladly say so. I hope he proves me wrong.
PS. Since Belgium is currently exporting its keepers to all world competitions and we have a ridiculous number of interviews, analyses and programs on goalkeepers, I think I have learned a thing or two on what is a good goalkeeper.
Quote from: DiegoFulham on January 07, 2013, 04:50:58 PM
Quote from: sipwell on January 07, 2013, 03:44:06 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 07, 2013, 03:42:20 PM
Top keeper but we already have 2 really good keepers in Schwarzer & Stockdale so not really important in this window to sign a keeper
I don't think Stockdale is a good keeper. Championship level, most definitely, but not Premier League level. And let's face it: Schwarz' age is beginning to show (several costly mistakes already this season). We hence could use a good keeper, to at least challenge Schwarzer.
Schwarzer isn't signing a contract and it looks like Stockdale will be playing much more PL football next season at Hull so at the moment we're linked with two amazing young keepers in Stekelenburg who has previously played under Martin Jol and Jack Butland who wants to impress FORMER fulham manager and Legend Roy Hodgson, Butland is more realistic to be honest, everything would say join Fulham he'd be fulham's number 1! currently playing under Fulham icon Lee Clark, playing PL football at Fulham! Supposedly this kid is the new Joe Hart and it would be amazing if we could get them both in
Re Schwarzer - I hadn't read anywhere that a contract extension offer was already on the table for him. Have you read something about this?
Just a gentle reminder to one and all, by all means feel free to disagree, but please lets not have this thread degenerate in to digs, abuse etc.
We will never get a replacement for Dembele, he is world class, we have some top players but we need to find a new way of being effective without Dembele
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Quote from: epsomraver on January 07, 2013, 04:43:16 PM
Quote from: sipwell on January 07, 2013, 03:44:06 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 07, 2013, 03:42:20 PM
Top keeper but we already have 2 really good keepers in Schwarzer & Stockdale so not really important in this window to sign a keeper
I don't think Stockdale is a good keeper. Championship level, most definitely, but not Premier League level. And let's face it: Schwarz' age is beginning to show (several costly mistakes already this season). We hence could use a good keeper, to at least challenge Schwarzer.
Just shows that you are not a good judge of goal keepers then, David has got over the nerves and he will carry on improving same as all keepers, I have watched him a lot more than you ever will and find your statement totally unfounded.
I've done this more so therefore my opinion is better than yours.
What a s**t argument.
Is it? If you see a player play one or two games and make a scathing opinion of his abilities and someone else who has seen the same player play countless more times says that it is not the case then who do you go with?
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Quote from: ddeuce on January 07, 2013, 06:09:46 PM
Quote from: epsomraver on January 07, 2013, 04:43:16 PM
Quote from: sipwell on January 07, 2013, 03:44:06 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 07, 2013, 03:42:20 PM
Top keeper but we already have 2 really good keepers in Schwarzer & Stockdale so not really important in this window to sign a keeper
I don't think Stockdale is a good keeper. Championship level, most definitely, but not Premier League level. And let's face it: Schwarz' age is beginning to show (several costly mistakes already this season). We hence could use a good keeper, to at least challenge Schwarzer.
Just shows that you are not a good judge of goal keepers then, David has got over the nerves and he will carry on improving same as all keepers, I have watched him a lot more than you ever will and find your statement totally unfounded.
I've done this more so therefore my opinion is better than yours.
What a s**t argument.
Is it? If you see a player play one or two games and make a scathing opinion of his abilities and someone else who has seen the same player play countless more times says that it is not the case then who do you go with?
The loudest!!
I'm of the opinion that he may make it, not seen enough of his recently to make a proper judgement of his current ability. When he played previously he looked promising, but promise isn't always fulfilled.
Not that i'm sitting on the fence though :P
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Quote from: ddeuce on January 07, 2013, 06:09:46 PM
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Quote from: sipwell on January 07, 2013, 03:44:06 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 07, 2013, 03:42:20 PM
Top keeper but we already have 2 really good keepers in Schwarzer & Stockdale so not really important in this window to sign a keeper
I don't think Stockdale is a good keeper. Championship level, most definitely, but not Premier League level. And let's face it: Schwarz' age is beginning to show (several costly mistakes already this season). We hence could use a good keeper, to at least challenge Schwarzer.
Just shows that you are not a good judge of goal keepers then, David has got over the nerves and he will carry on improving same as all keepers, I have watched him a lot more than you ever will and find your statement totally unfounded.
I've done this more so therefore my opinion is better than yours.
What a s**t argument.
Is it? If you see a player play one or two games and make a scathing opinion of his abilities and someone else who has seen the same player play countless more times says that it is not the case then who do you go with?
I doubt that methodology. If anyone has never seen football before, is unaware of the rules, would attend 5 games of one player in a row, would that make him a better judge?
murmurs on twitter of a 5m Euro bid from us accepted by Roma
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 08, 2013, 08:54:46 PM
murmurs on twitter of a 5m Euro bid from us accepted by Roma
If true, that is unbelievably cheap (in football terms, of course).
Although history suggests that goalkeepers never go for too much, this is a top international keeper we're talking about.
i would love this to happen
top top keeper
It would be a great signing. Sorts our keeper worries out for the foreseeable future
Quote from: epsomraver on January 07, 2013, 04:43:16 PM
Quote from: sipwell on January 07, 2013, 03:44:06 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 07, 2013, 03:42:20 PM
Top keeper but we already have 2 really good keepers in Schwarzer & Stockdale so not really important in this window to sign a keeper
I don't think Stockdale is a good keeper. Championship level, most definitely, but not Premier League level. And let's face it: Schwarz' age is beginning to show (several costly mistakes already this season). We hence could use a good keeper, to at least challenge Schwarzer.
Just shows that you are not a good judge of goal keepers then, David has got over the nerves and he will carry on improving same as all keepers, I have watched him a lot more than you ever will and find your statement totally unfounded.
How do you know this?
Quote from: ddeuce on January 08, 2013, 09:48:40 PM
Now being reported that no bid has been made or accepted, but Fulham have spoken with agent, who has confirmed interest in moving,
Stekelenburg had a meeting with the AS Roma directors today, who said they would sell for... 3 million. Euros.
GO GET HIM JOL! Bargain of the century.
But they supposedly bought him for double that...
Some sound transfer dealings by Roma; almost Liverpool-like. Buy Adam for £9 million - sell for £4 million a year later. Simple.
Quote from: ddeuce on January 08, 2013, 09:48:40 PM
Now being reported that no bid has been made or accepted, but Fulham have spoken with agent, who has confirmed interest in moving,
Stekelenburg had a meeting with the AS Roma directors today, who said they would sell for... 3 million. Euros.
GO GET HIM JOL! Bargain of the century.
If he is available or that then fantastic but I fer Man U might come in at that price. They wanted him or de gea and let's face it he is still better than de gea
Why are Roma selling him?
Stekelenburg would be splendid!
Quote from: Jack Fulham on January 09, 2013, 01:25:27 AM
Why are Roma selling him?
He naturally wants first team football but Roma boss Zeman has been favouring Mauro Goicoechea.
Some new ones from Sky's paper roundup (http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/papertalk):
- Everton and Fulham are both keen on Argentinian winger Matias Schelotto, 23, who is rated at £5m by Italian Serie A side Atalanta. (Mirror)
- Birmingham have slapped a £6m price tag on England U19 international Nathan Redmond after enquiries from Newcastle, West Brom and Fulham. (Telegraph)
- Fulham will battle it out with Club Bruges for Zulte Waregem's 18-year-old defensive midfielder Junior Malanda. (Times)
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on January 09, 2013, 08:15:19 AM
- Birmingham have slapped a £6m price tag on England U19 international Nathan Redmond after enquiries from Newcastle, West Brom and Fulham. (Telegraph)
We should swoop Stockdale + 8Mio Cash for Butland AND Redmond :yay:
Stekelenburg would be an awesome signing.
Dont udnerstand why we are being linked with more wingers too? haha
Quote from: Flupp on January 09, 2013, 11:21:13 AM
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on January 09, 2013, 08:15:19 AM
- Birmingham have slapped a £6m price tag on England U19 international Nathan Redmond after enquiries from Newcastle, West Brom and Fulham. (Telegraph)
We should swoop Stockdale + 8Mio Cash for Butland AND Redmond :yay:
If you can pull that deal off, maybe MAF will offer you Macintosh's job! :011:
Just saw a couple of tweets saying Arsenal have joined the race to sign Stekelenburg. Not good news.
Quote from: TWFL on January 09, 2013, 12:43:16 PM
Just saw a couple of tweets saying Arsenal have joined the race to sign Stekelenburg. Not good news.
Arsenal are famous for having keepers turn them down. Be fine. ;)
Quote from: TWFL on January 09, 2013, 12:43:16 PM
Just saw a couple of tweets saying Arsenal have joined the race to sign Stekelenburg. Not good news.
Szczesny is one of the better young keepers in Europe. Not the area that needs strengthening for them. I guess you could say the same thing about us...
Danny Welbeck to Reading on loan !?
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 09, 2013, 12:49:49 PM
Quote from: TWFL on January 09, 2013, 12:43:16 PM
Just saw a couple of tweets saying Arsenal have joined the race to sign Stekelenburg. Not good news.
Stekelenburg would be in the same position as he is now sitting on the bench at Arsenal instead of Roma
Arsenal are famous for having keepers turn them down. Be fine. ;)
Quote from: Danny on January 09, 2013, 01:28:37 PM
Danny Welbeck to Reading on loan !?
i dont know why, but i dont rate him at all. cant stand it when he plays for england
Quote from: EJL on January 09, 2013, 12:56:25 PM
Quote from: TWFL on January 09, 2013, 12:43:16 PM
Just saw a couple of tweets saying Arsenal have joined the race to sign Stekelenburg. Not good news.
Szczesny is one of the better young keepers in Europe. Not the area that needs strengthening for them. I guess you could say the same thing about us...
We have an experienced keeper who is loosing it and a younger one who is not getting it. We desperately need a quality keeper to replace both of them.
Quote from: EJL on January 09, 2013, 12:56:25 PM
Quote from: TWFL on January 09, 2013, 12:43:16 PM
Just saw a couple of tweets saying Arsenal have joined the race to sign Stekelenburg. Not good news.
Szczesny is one of the better young keepers in Europe. Not the area that needs strengthening for them. I guess you could say the same thing about us...
Szczesny is alright, but not in Stekelenburg's class.
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Quote from: Danny on January 09, 2013, 01:28:37 PM
Danny Welbeck to Reading on loan !?
i dont know why, but i dont rate him at all. cant stand it when he plays for england
I rate him higher than Sturridge..... and Sterling come to that. Would love to have him on loan
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 02:06:47 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 09, 2013, 12:56:25 PM
Quote from: TWFL on January 09, 2013, 12:43:16 PM
Just saw a couple of tweets saying Arsenal have joined the race to sign Stekelenburg. Not good news.
Szczesny is one of the better young keepers in Europe. Not the area that needs strengthening for them. I guess you could say the same thing about us...
We have an experienced keeper who is loosing it and a younger one who is not getting it. We desperately need a quality keeper to replace both of them.
That might be true but it's not necessarily a priority for this transfer window, hence the comparison with Arsenal.
Quote from: jmh on January 09, 2013, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 09, 2013, 12:56:25 PM
Quote from: TWFL on January 09, 2013, 12:43:16 PM
Just saw a couple of tweets saying Arsenal have joined the race to sign Stekelenburg. Not good news.
Szczesny is one of the better young keepers in Europe. Not the area that needs strengthening for them. I guess you could say the same thing about us...
Szczesny is alright, but not in Stekelenburg's class.
But he could quite easily be if they stick by him. Szczesny is only 22.
Quote from: fulhamben on January 09, 2013, 02:02:46 PM
Quote from: Danny on January 09, 2013, 01:28:37 PM
Danny Welbeck to Reading on loan !?
i dont know why, but i dont rate him at all. cant stand it when he plays for england
Reminds me a bit of Chris Baird. Jack of all trades; master of none. His goal against Sweden in the European Championships was fantastic, though.
Quote from: EJL on January 09, 2013, 02:18:16 PM
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 09, 2013, 02:06:47 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 09, 2013, 12:56:25 PM
Quote from: TWFL on January 09, 2013, 12:43:16 PM
Just saw a couple of tweets saying Arsenal have joined the race to sign Stekelenburg. Not good news.
Szczesny is one of the better young keepers in Europe. Not the area that needs strengthening for them. I guess you could say the same thing about us...
We have an experienced keeper who is loosing it and a younger one who is not getting it. We desperately need a quality keeper to replace both of them.
That might be true but it's not necessarily a priority for this transfer window, hence the comparison with Arsenal.
Quote from: jmh on January 09, 2013, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 09, 2013, 12:56:25 PM
Quote from: TWFL on January 09, 2013, 12:43:16 PM
Just saw a couple of tweets saying Arsenal have joined the race to sign Stekelenburg. Not good news.
Szczesny is one of the better young keepers in Europe. Not the area that needs strengthening for them. I guess you could say the same thing about us...
Szczesny is alright, but not in Stekelenburg's class.
But he could quite easily be if they stick by him. Szczesny is only 22.
Quote from: fulhamben on January 09, 2013, 02:02:46 PM
Quote from: Danny on January 09, 2013, 01:28:37 PM
Danny Welbeck to Reading on loan !?
i dont know why, but i dont rate him at all. cant stand it when he plays for england
Reminds me a bit of Chris Baird. Jack of all trades; master of none. His goal against Sweden in the European Championships was fantastic, though.
wasnt that the one where he run infront of the ball and was lucky to spin it in. if you look at most of his england runs, he times them wrong and has to back track to get the ball
Seriously now no more wingers! This is getting silly now. 080.gif
Quote from: Flupp on January 09, 2013, 11:21:13 AM
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on January 09, 2013, 08:15:19 AM
- Birmingham have slapped a £6m price tag on England U19 international Nathan Redmond after enquiries from Newcastle, West Brom and Fulham. (Telegraph)
We should swoop Stockdale + 8Mio Cash for Butland AND Redmond :yay:
Butland would be awesome but I wouldn't want anything to do with Redmond.
QuoteMaarten Stekelenburg's agent has left the door open for the Dutch goalkeeper to leave AS Roma despite no current offers.
Reports have linked Fulham with the 30-year-old, no longer first choice for the Italian side.
Stekelenburg's agent, Rob Jansen, said that no bids had been made for the international's services but he stopped short of completely ruling out a move away from Roma.
"I spoke with (Roma general director) Franco Baldini, and at the moment there is no possibility that Stekelenburg leaves Roma," Jansen told Calciomercato.
"There are no offers from other clubs, but we are at the beginning of January and everything is still possible."
Fulham manager Martin Jol could be in the market for a long-term successor to current first-choice stopper Mark Schwarzer, 40, and worked with Stekelenburg while in charge of Ajax.
Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg looks set to stay at the club, according to his agent. The Dutchman has been linked with a move to Fulham but the agent claims no offers have been received - although he has left the door open to activity later this month.
We're linked with Ezequiel Schelotto - Argentine midfielder who plays for Atlanta, apparently us and Everton are looking at him, priced at 5m. Sources are on twitter and daily mirror, thoughts? anyone heard of him?
Quote from: Woody99 on January 09, 2013, 07:49:58 PM
We're linked with Ezequiel Schelotto - Argentine midfielder who plays for Atlanta, apparently us and Everton are looking at him, priced at 5m. Sources are on twitter and daily mirror, thoughts? anyone heard of him?
It's always us and Everton and the price is always £5M.
Only the name changes but it's usually one we've never heard before.
Quote from: Woody99 on January 09, 2013, 07:49:58 PM
We're linked with Ezequiel Schelotto - Argentine midfielder who plays for Atlanta, apparently us and Everton are looking at him, priced at 5m. Sources are on twitter and daily mirror, thoughts? anyone heard of him?
Yeah he`s an " Argentine midfielder who plays for Atlanta " :49:
Well we could do with a winger who could actually beat a man and put a decent cross in....
Quote from: Ordar on January 09, 2013, 08:21:56 PM
Well we could do with a winger who could actually beat a man and put a decent cross in....
Agreed
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Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 09, 2013, 02:22:09 PM
Seriously now no more wingers! This is getting silly now. 080.gif
Am I the only one who thinks that we could do with a creative winger in the Chadli mould?
I'd take any winger who's cross can beat the first man right now
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 09, 2013, 08:17:49 PM
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 09, 2013, 02:22:09 PM
Seriously now no more wingers! This is getting silly now. 080.gif
Am I the only one who thinks that we could do with a creative winger in the Chadli mould?
No you're not alone. I was we'll excited when we were linked with Chadders last year, but then it just died a death like most rumours!
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Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 09, 2013, 02:22:09 PMhe have to be really slow though, or he would just be crossing to an empty box
Seriously now no more wingers! This is getting silly now. 080.gif
Am I the only one who thinks that we could do with a creative winger in the Chadli mould?
I'd take any winger who's cross can beat the first man right now
Quote from: BestOfBrede on January 09, 2013, 09:29:46 PM
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 09, 2013, 08:17:49 PM
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 09, 2013, 02:22:09 PM
Seriously now no more wingers! This is getting silly now. 080.gif
Am I the only one who thinks that we could do with a creative winger in the Chadli mould?
No you're not alone. I was we'll excited when we were linked with Chadders last year, but then it just died a death like most rumours!
Seems FC Twente is becoming our feeder club, eh?
What about Will Hughes? Any updates? He seems to be the only player Jol has confirmed an interest in
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 09, 2013, 10:20:04 PM
What about Will Hughes? Any updates? He seems to be the only player Jol has confirmed an interest in
He is currently in panto as the back half of Jedward...
No more Wingers please......
Quote from: Edward_Winston_Malone on January 09, 2013, 11:20:33 PM
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 09, 2013, 10:20:04 PM
What about Will Hughes? Any updates? He seems to be the only player Jol has confirmed an interest in
He is currently in panto as the back hslf of Jedward...
:plus one:
Roma turned down a bid for Stek from us, so says twitter
Stephen Appiah signing for Iranian side Persepolis.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 10, 2013, 09:58:54 AM
Roma turned down a bid for Stek from us, so says twitter
not even surprised. I have a feeling its not the money but more of the fact they need to get someone in then before he goes
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 10, 2013, 10:36:02 AM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 10, 2013, 09:58:54 AM
Roma turned down a bid for Stek from us, so says twitter
not even surprised. I have a feeling its not the money but more of the fact they need to get someone in then before he goes
na they have Lobont as back up to Goicoechia so don't see that being the issue
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 10, 2013, 11:40:55 AM
Milan are reportedly offering £15m + Marco Amelia for Stekelenburg and Destro.
come on MO lets rival this! Both are quality players haha
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Quote from: cottage cheese on January 10, 2013, 11:46:29 AM
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 10, 2013, 11:40:55 AM
Milan are reportedly offering £15m + Marco Amelia for Stekelenburg and Destro.
come on MO lets rival this! Both are quality players haha
hope this is sarcastic
Both players are fantastic... but we don't have a chance of matching terms.
Rennes say that Yann M'Vila, who has been linked with a move to England, has asked to leave the club, report Sky Sports.
Rennes general manager Pierre Dreossi says "Yes, he feels like leaving. But it is not a priority for us to sell. If he has to leave, he will leave. But if it is not worth it for him or for us, he will stay until the end of the season. It is all moving towards England or Russia."
Arsenal, Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers are said to be interested in the 22-year-old French international midfielder.
C´mon get in quick. Why do Arsenal & Spurs need any more midfielders. What can QPR offer as a step up?
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 09, 2013, 08:17:49 PM
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 09, 2013, 02:22:09 PM
Seriously now no more wingers! This is getting silly now. 080.gif
Am I the only one who thinks that we could do with a creative winger in the Chadli mould?
What we could do is with a winger who can play both left and right, one problem we have no versatility (Duff is notionally able to play both flanks, but he is massively more of an inside out winger and he can't last the 90 so his relatively versatility is no use if he starts) - which is why Rodellega keeps coming on to play wide.
Quote from: grandad on January 10, 2013, 12:24:29 PM
Rennes say that Yann M'Vila, who has been linked with a move to England, has asked to leave the club, report Sky Sports.
Rennes general manager Pierre Dreossi says "Yes, he feels like leaving. But it is not a priority for us to sell. If he has to leave, he will leave. But if it is not worth it for him or for us, he will stay until the end of the season. It is all moving towards England or Russia."
Arsenal, Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers are said to be interested in the 22-year-old French international midfielder.
C´mon get in quick. Why do Arsenal & Spurs need any more midfielders. What can QPR offer as a step up?
Because Arteta is nearly 31, Ramsey can't play CM let alone anywhere else, Coquelin doesn't cut it right now and Diaby is permanently crocked (i do wish he wasn't)
PS. Luke Shaw has signed a 5yr contract :( We were never going to get him but Southampton could get relegated and I'd like to see him stay in the PL.
Quote from: grandad on January 10, 2013, 12:24:29 PM
Rennes say that Yann M'Vila, who has been linked with a move to England, has asked to leave the club, report Sky Sports.
Rennes general manager Pierre Dreossi says "Yes, he feels like leaving. But it is not a priority for us to sell. If he has to leave, he will leave. But if it is not worth it for him or for us, he will stay until the end of the season. It is all moving towards England or Russia."
Arsenal, Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers are said to be interested in the 22-year-old French international midfielder.
C´mon get in quick. Why do Arsenal & Spurs need any more midfielders. What can QPR offer as a step up?
Once Russia was mentioned we were disqualified. Looking to get paid. Of course, that was something his GM said but I wouldn't imagine him pulling that location out for no good reason.
Quote from: itombomb on January 10, 2013, 12:25:47 PM
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 09, 2013, 08:17:49 PM
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 09, 2013, 02:22:09 PM
Seriously now no more wingers! This is getting silly now. 080.gif
Am I the only one who thinks that we could do with a creative winger in the Chadli mould?
What we could do is with a winger who can play both left and right, one problem we have no versatility (Duff is notionally able to play both flanks, but he is massively more of an inside out winger and he can't last the 90 so his relatively versatility is no use if he starts) - which is why Rodellega keeps coming on to play wide.
Duff is one of the only players still sprinting at the end of the game and lasting ninety minutes has never really been a problem for him.
Duff
used to be able to play both flanks effectively but as he's not the quickest any more, his unpredictability goes out the window while playing on the left.
Quote from: grandad on January 10, 2013, 12:24:29 PM
Rennes say that Yann M'Vila, who has been linked with a move to England, has asked to leave the club, report Sky Sports.
Rennes general manager Pierre Dreossi says "Yes, he feels like leaving. But it is not a priority for us to sell. If he has to leave, he will leave. But if it is not worth it for him or for us, he will stay until the end of the season. It is all moving towards England or Russia."
Arsenal, Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers are said to be interested in the 22-year-old French international midfielder.
C´mon get in quick. Why do Arsenal & Spurs need any more midfielders. What can QPR offer as a step up?
He's got attitude issues.
I just want this window to close. It seems that Arsenal, Spurs,QPR, Liverpool & Sunderland are being linked with any player with 2 feet. What does Old Red Nose want Lampard & Cole for? How can the Scousers find the cash for some of their bids? Redknapp is trying to buy every 35+ year old players after telling Fernandez in December not to waste any more money on new players.
I hope we are keeping things tight to our chest. Even I am starting to doubt that we will sign any decent players who will walk into our starting lineup.
Quote from: grandad on January 10, 2013, 02:19:05 PM
I just want this window to close. It seems that Arsenal, Spurs,QPR, Liverpool & Sunderland are being linked with any player with 2 feet. What does Old Red Nose want Lampard & Cole for? How can the Scousers find the cash for some of their bids? Redknapp is trying to buy every 35+ year old players after telling Fernandez in December not to waste any more money on new players.
I hope we are keeping things tight to our chest. Even I am starting to doubt that we will sign any decent players who will walk into our starting lineup.
That's so true. Harry was saying how there's ''no point in worrying about January if we're still in a poor position''. Well, they are, and he's talking up the idea of Sneijder and Joe Cole signing for them. Couple that with his hypocritical standing on speculating about other clubs' players. Why does every newspaper in this country love that man?
Quote from: EJL on January 10, 2013, 02:24:00 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 10, 2013, 02:19:05 PM
I just want this window to close. It seems that Arsenal, Spurs,QPR, Liverpool & Sunderland are being linked with any player with 2 feet. What does Old Red Nose want Lampard & Cole for? How can the Scousers find the cash for some of their bids? Redknapp is trying to buy every 35+ year old players after telling Fernandez in December not to waste any more money on new players.
I hope we are keeping things tight to our chest. Even I am starting to doubt that we will sign any decent players who will walk into our starting lineup.
That's so true. Harry was saying how there's ''no point in worrying about January if we're still in a poor position''. Well, they are, and he's talking up the idea of Sneijder and Joe Cole signing for them. Couple that with his hypocritical standing on speculating about other clubs' players. Why does every newspaper in this country love that man?
I find it staggering how he came out and stated money being too high at the club etc, criticising players wages etc. I wonder how much this man is on. It was quoted as 3/4 highest in the league. The irony if true.
Fellaini to Chelsea for £22m transfer fee and £4m a year wages.... Man Utd looking to scupper it.
Bored now....
Just watched Boateng play for Ghana against Egypt - impressed. Deep lying, very strong.
Quote from: BenjyUK on January 10, 2013, 06:52:59 PM
Just watched Boateng play for Ghana against Egypt - impressed. Deep lying, very strong.
What's his passing like?
Quote from: TWFL on January 10, 2013, 07:56:24 PM
Quote from: BenjyUK on January 10, 2013, 06:52:59 PM
Just watched Boateng play for Ghana against Egypt - impressed. Deep lying, very strong.
What's his passing like?
Mostly fine, usually composed which is nice. He did lazily play 2 balls that could have been dangerous has Egypt been any good - this might have been complacency or just lack of match fitness..
Quote from: BenjyUK on January 10, 2013, 08:03:44 PM
Quote from: TWFL on January 10, 2013, 07:56:24 PM
Quote from: BenjyUK on January 10, 2013, 06:52:59 PM
Just watched Boateng play for Ghana against Egypt - impressed. Deep lying, very strong.
What's his passing like?
Mostly fine, usually composed which is nice. He did lazily play 2 balls that could have been dangerous has Egypt been any good - this might have been complacency or just lack of match fitness..
I wouldn't put too much stock into a result against Egypt either. Bradley will have them as prepared as he possibly can, but the majority of that team hasn't had a league to play in in almost two years now.
Looking forward to AFCON and being able to watch it this go round since ESPN is supposedly streaming it in The States.
I watched it here in Belgium and was underwhelmed by his performance, but then I didn't think a lot of the match as a whole.
His two worst passes had he made them in the premier league would have been goals, he was average but I guess he has not had much playing time at Dnipro so hopefully he improves with games
Boateng has not signed yet & is away now so he nay not sign for Fulham by February
Stephen Kelly signing for Reading tomorrow morning
Was in the training photos today. Must have happening this evening
Quote from: fulhamross on January 11, 2013, 12:36:40 AM
Stephen Kelly signing for Reading tomorrow morning
I can't find any trace of this. Where did you read it?
Quote from: EJL on January 11, 2013, 12:53:06 AM
Quote from: fulhamross on January 11, 2013, 12:36:40 AM
Stephen Kelly signing for Reading tomorrow morning
I can't find any trace of this. Where did you read it?
Decent squad player. Doesn't leave us too many options at right back if true.
Wigan boss Martinez wants one more signing
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Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez hopes for one more signing this month.
Wigan have already moved to increase their squad this month, bringing in versatile midfielder Roger Espinoza from Sporting Kansas City and young striker Angelo Henriquez on loan from Manchester United.
Martinez would like to add one more new face before the window closes at the end of January, but is keeping his targets close to his chest.
The Spaniard said: "We always wanted to do our work as early as we could in the window and we did that with Angelo and Roger and now they're both ready to help the team.
"Now we're going to work towards getting another body in. I do feel another body would complete the squad and as a football club we'll work as hard as we can.
"We are really strong in most of the areas, it's probably just one area where I would like to have extra cover because we have two competitions to fight for in the second half of the season and it's important we don't leave ourselves open to the risk of an injury or suspension that could cost us points."
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 10, 2013, 10:14:56 PM
Boateng has not signed yet & is away now so he nay not sign for Fulham by February
JackyFulham apparently he agreed terms and passed a medical prior to going to the cup of nations. we are now apparently in discussions with Dnipro (apparently we have been since the mid december)
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Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 10, 2013, 10:14:56 PM
Boateng has not signed yet & is away now so he nay not sign for Fulham by February
JackyFulham apparently he agreed terms and passed a medical prior to going to the cup of nations. we are now apparently in discussions with Dnipro (apparently we have been since the mid december)
hm ,
Boateng was for medical ,but not sure he passed it successfully.
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Jamie Oliver has signed a 5 year deal with Manchester City!
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Collocini hands in Transfer request at Newcastle.....
At last we sign a midfielder !one for the future 064.gif
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 11, 2013, 09:41:37 AM
Collocini hands in Transfer request at Newcastle.....
Citing personal reasons meaning that he can no longer stay on Tyneside. Wonder what the hell has happened there then??
Yeah, bit of a bizarre one that. May be worth a shot, granted he ain't the youngest but he was classy in the early part of this season before his injury.
Just been some more of this on the BBC website - looks like he may be heading back to Argentina.
BBC Sport's Simon Austin with news of Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder, subject of rumoured recent interest from Tottenham:
"Sneijder camp say there will be no comment for couple of days. So they will not meet Galatasaray's demand for answer on move by the end of today."
"Definitely fair to say that Sneijder does not really want to move to Galatasaray and is hoping other teams, ideally English, come in for him."
Quote from: Burt on January 11, 2013, 12:17:58 PM
BBC Sport's Simon Austin with news of Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder, subject of rumoured recent interest from Tottenham:
"Sneijder camp say there will be no comment for couple of days. So they will not meet Galatasaray's demand for answer on move by the end of today."
"Definitely fair to say that Sneijder does not really want to move to Galatasaray and is hoping other teams, ideally English, come in for him."
Well he should adjust his greedy attitude and wages to ensure this happens....
No one else seen it yet?
Does Sneijder just not get it?
No one, I repeat no one, will want him if he's demanding those ridiculous wages. Especially as he can only play effectively in one system. Tottenham is the only team in the League that he would work at but he's pricing himself out of a move.
Kelly has had his medical at Reading.
That leaves Baird as backup to Reither, right? We must be getting a new RB. I guess the quality of that signing will tell us a lot about whether Reither will be staying.
I woudnt bet on it knowing us! Hes probly going as he isnt playing here and Reading are offering first team.
All we have left to do now is loan out Briggs. No point having depth at LB when there's none anywhere else in defense. 086.gif
Our depth is worrisome though. Hope Chef Jol is cooking something up.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 11, 2013, 01:41:07 PM
All we have left to do now is loan out Briggs. No point having depth at LB when there's none anywhere else in defense. 086.gif
Our depth is worrisome though. Hope Chef Jol is cooking something up.
He's cooking up...
...a storm...
Would be a shame to see Kelly go, he is a decent player, but if Reading are dangling the carrot of regular starts then you can't blame him.
Jol clearly doesn't really rate him as that's the second time he's sold him.
Baird can play RB and even Hughes has been there when Senderos has played.
Goodluck to Kelly but time to move on for him and us.
Quote from: Burt on January 11, 2013, 01:42:54 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 11, 2013, 01:41:07 PM
All we have left to do now is loan out Briggs. No point having depth at LB when there's none anywhere else in defense. 086.gif
Our depth is worrisome though. Hope Chef Jol is cooking something up.
He's cooking up...
...a storm...
Would be a shame to see Kelly go, he is a decent player, but if Reading are dangling the carrot of regular starts then you can't blame him.
Seriously. With the injury bug flying around freely at Motspur, I do worry quite a bit about our ability to continue to cover for injuries over the second half of the season.
Quote from: MJG on January 11, 2013, 01:52:52 PM
Baird can play RB and even Hughes has been there when Senderos has played.
Goodluck to Kelly but time to move on for him and us.
Of course they can, but its risky to propose trying to survive the remainder of the season like that.
I'm happy for Kelly if he's moving with the prospect of more playing time. No one wants to sit the bench.
Baird is a poor right back as is Hughes, we better have a replacement lined up or we are risking it with Riether's hamstring trouble.
Slow transfer news day today, so I am sure you will all be as excited as me to hear that The Hounslow Chronicle are reporting that Brentford midfielder Jonathan Douglas is poised to sign a new two-year contract with the Bees.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8390823/Fulham-boss-Martin-Jol-ready-to-get-creative-during-the-transfer-window (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8390823/Fulham-boss-Martin-Jol-ready-to-get-creative-during-the-transfer-window)
Quote from: randomguy on January 11, 2013, 03:16:04 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8390823/Fulham-boss-Martin-Jol-ready-to-get-creative-during-the-transfer-window (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8390823/Fulham-boss-Martin-Jol-ready-to-get-creative-during-the-transfer-window)
doesnt take a genius to work out we have no money! Well at least Jol has said not to expect much so we can just stop with the chaos and panic. Whoever comes in will just be a stop gap till the summer
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Quote from: randomguy on January 11, 2013, 03:16:04 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8390823/Fulham-boss-Martin-Jol-ready-to-get-creative-during-the-transfer-window (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8390823/Fulham-boss-Martin-Jol-ready-to-get-creative-during-the-transfer-window)
doesnt take a genius to work out we have no money! Well at least Jol has said not to expect much so we can just stop with the chaos and panic. Whoever comes in will just be a stop gap till the summer
interesting plug for Huddlestone in his interview. I wonder if he is buttering him up... or tapping him up whatever the case.
Any progress on the Huddlestone signing?
Tom Hundredstone will certainly add some weight to our midfield.
We don't know the truth but it's better for Jol to say we've very little money rather than say he's got a war chest he's itching to spend.
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 11, 2013, 03:28:10 PM
We don't know the truth but it's better for Jol to say we've very little money rather than say he's got a war chest he's itching to spend.
Jol knows we need to strengthen the midfield big time. lets splash the cash:)
'We have to be creative' - Just a thought, could this mean mix is up a bit and maybe do some cash+players deals? I don't imagine Kelly will fetch a lot but Baird + cash deals or the like could be classed as creative. Just speculating however.
Maybe he's hinting that Kasami may get a sta... lol.
Things need to be done, and if he's sticking to this "we don't have much money" thing then he can't really make big(ish) early signings, as teams will wise up if some skint club splash £5mil on a guy then are still looking to strengthen with 2/3/4 decent players.
I think he's telling the truth. A couple of 1/2m players on the last week of Jan probably
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 11, 2013, 03:21:50 PM
Quote from: randomguy on January 11, 2013, 03:16:04 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8390823/Fulham-boss-Martin-Jol-ready-to-get-creative-during-the-transfer-window (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8390823/Fulham-boss-Martin-Jol-ready-to-get-creative-during-the-transfer-window)
doesnt take a genius to work out we have no money! Well at least Jol has said not to expect much so we can just stop with the chaos and panic. Whoever comes in will just be a stop gap till the summer
We've got money, I just don't think the club is prepared to spend big on overinflated players in January because that's usually the case. What Jol is trying to say, is that we can't go spending 10-15 million on average Joe's, the club can't afford to do it. Like I've said all along, I think we'll plug the gaps until the summer and spend big then.
I don´t like the bit about us not having a lot of money. Where is all that summer window money? Other clubs seem to be able to table bids,do medicals & parade their new players in 48 hours. If clubs at the bottom can attract decent players why can´t we in mid table do the same. We have so much more to offer. Perhaps it´s wages with a release clause if the team gets relegated.
Am very interested in this war chest that some feel that Jol has to spend ?
The average season MAF has to come up with £10 mn to cover the losses of the club .
Now this season someone - guessing again MAF - is going to have to finance building the new Riverside Stand .
So the £10mn - £15mn "profit" from the last transfer window can easily be used .
Still I guess / hope that Jol has a net £5mn in this window to strengthen the squad.
And even with this I hope he will be as "creative" as possible :drums:
15 for Dembele', 6 for Dempsey = 21 million. Berbatov was 4 million, say another 1 million in player/agent fee's so that's 16 million. We paid Maf back 10 million at the start of this season, supposedly this may come out of the 15 million which leaves 6 million. Sounds about right to me. We only spend big when Maf decides to bank roll us but obviously not this January.
Also it's not in the club's interest for Jol to come out and say we've got millions spare... that always encourages agents to call up with inflated prices because they know the club has money. We probably do have more than Jol's making out, just keeping his cards close to his chest.
Quote from: Admin on January 11, 2013, 04:13:38 PM
15 for Dembele', 6 for Dempsey = 21 million. Berbatov was 4 million, say another 1 million in player/agent fee's so that's 16 million. We paid Maf back 10 million at the start of this season, supposedly this may come out of the 15 million which leaves 6 million. Sounds about right to me. We only spend big when Maf decides to bank roll us but obviously not this January.
£5m for Zamora the window before that. when he mentions about being lucky I think that means we are waiting on other clubs to do business in order for ours to go through. I can't imagine why Spurs would get rid of Livermore (QPR) and Huddlestone, both of which have been on their bench most of the season without getting at least 1 replacement. Problem for us is that Levy likes to do his business later than anyone!
Quote from: Jambo on January 11, 2013, 04:41:41 PM
Quote from: Admin on January 11, 2013, 04:13:38 PM
15 for Dembele', 6 for Dempsey = 21 million. Berbatov was 4 million, say another 1 million in player/agent fee's so that's 16 million. We paid Maf back 10 million at the start of this season, supposedly this may come out of the 15 million which leaves 6 million. Sounds about right to me. We only spend big when Maf decides to bank roll us but obviously not this January.
£5m for Zamora the window before that. when he mentions about being lucky I think that means we are waiting on other clubs to do business in order for ours to go through. I can't imagine why Spurs would get rid of Livermore (QPR) and Huddlestone, both of which have been on their bench most of the season without getting at least 1 replacement. Problem for us is that Levy likes to do his business later than anyone!
livermore was loaned wasnt he? or is that perm?
Quote from: horse1031 on January 11, 2013, 04:43:01 PM
Quote from: Jambo on January 11, 2013, 04:41:41 PM
Quote from: Admin on January 11, 2013, 04:13:38 PM
15 for Dembele', 6 for Dempsey = 21 million. Berbatov was 4 million, say another 1 million in player/agent fee's so that's 16 million. We paid Maf back 10 million at the start of this season, supposedly this may come out of the 15 million which leaves 6 million. Sounds about right to me. We only spend big when Maf decides to bank roll us but obviously not this January.
£5m for Zamora the window before that. when he mentions about being lucky I think that means we are waiting on other clubs to do business in order for ours to go through. I can't imagine why Spurs would get rid of Livermore (QPR) and Huddlestone, both of which have been on their bench most of the season without getting at least 1 replacement. Problem for us is that Levy likes to do his business later than anyone!
livermore was loaned wasnt he? or is that perm?
I imagine it will be confirmed after QPR play Spurs this weekend but Jol said today that we are not going for Livermore because "everyone knows he has signed for QPR". Don't know if it is a loan or perm.
West Ham are close to completing a six-month loan deal for striker Wellington Paulista from Brazilian club Cruzeiro.
Quote from: Jambo on January 11, 2013, 04:45:34 PM
Quote from: horse1031 on January 11, 2013, 04:43:01 PM
Quote from: Jambo on January 11, 2013, 04:41:41 PM
Quote from: Admin on January 11, 2013, 04:13:38 PM
15 for Dembele', 6 for Dempsey = 21 million. Berbatov was 4 million, say another 1 million in player/agent fee's so that's 16 million. We paid Maf back 10 million at the start of this season, supposedly this may come out of the 15 million which leaves 6 million. Sounds about right to me. We only spend big when Maf decides to bank roll us but obviously not this January.
£5m for Zamora the window before that. when he mentions about being lucky I think that means we are waiting on other clubs to do business in order for ours to go through. I can't imagine why Spurs would get rid of Livermore (QPR) and Huddlestone, both of which have been on their bench most of the season without getting at least 1 replacement. Problem for us is that Levy likes to do his business later than anyone!
livermore was loaned wasnt he? or is that perm?
I imagine it will be confirmed after QPR play Spurs this weekend but Jol said today that we are not going for Livermore because "everyone knows he has signed for QPR". Don't know if it is a loan or perm.
It's a loan deal through to the end of the season.
Quote from: Jambo on January 11, 2013, 04:45:34 PM
Quote from: horse1031 on January 11, 2013, 04:43:01 PM
Quote from: Jambo on January 11, 2013, 04:41:41 PM
Quote from: Admin on January 11, 2013, 04:13:38 PM
15 for Dembele', 6 for Dempsey = 21 million. Berbatov was 4 million, say another 1 million in player/agent fee's so that's 16 million. We paid Maf back 10 million at the start of this season, supposedly this may come out of the 15 million which leaves 6 million. Sounds about right to me. We only spend big when Maf decides to bank roll us but obviously not this January.
£5m for Zamora the window before that. when he mentions about being lucky I think that means we are waiting on other clubs to do business in order for ours to go through. I can't imagine why Spurs would get rid of Livermore (QPR) and Huddlestone, both of which have been on their bench most of the season without getting at least 1 replacement. Problem for us is that Levy likes to do his business later than anyone!
livermore was loaned wasnt he? or is that perm?
I imagine it will be confirmed after QPR play Spurs this weekend but Jol said today that we are not going for Livermore because "everyone knows he has signed for QPR". Don't know if it is a loan or perm.
Reading the Transfer news is ridiculous. QPR have been linked with every single player on the planet after that old tit claimed they were not signing anybody in this window. Hopefully the next Pompey.
I highly doubt it was permanent, both from Spurs' perspective as they obviously rate him pretty highly, and from the players as QPR, who will most likely get relegated would be a massive step down.
I agree with Jambo, I cant see AVB letting 2 CM's leave during 1 window, even on loan. Would leave them short in MF
Quote from: Ordar on January 11, 2013, 04:50:33 PM
I highly doubt it was permanent, both from Spurs' perspective as they obviously rate him pretty highly, and from the players as QPR, who will most likely get relegated would be a massive step down.
I agree with Jambo, I cant see AVB letting 2 CM's leave during 1 window, even on loan. Would leave them short in MF
It's a loan deal to the end of the season. AVB has said that Livermore has a long term future at Spurs and was not going to release him.
One of Australia brightest talents Tom Rogic has been linked to Fulham although he's been heavily linked with Reading and Celtic as well.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/fulham-join-list-of-overseas-clubs-in-race-to-sign-central-coast-mariners-star-tom-rogic/story-e6frf4gl-1226552236261 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/fulham-join-list-of-overseas-clubs-in-race-to-sign-central-coast-mariners-star-tom-rogic/story-e6frf4gl-1226552236261)
Quote from: South Aussie on January 13, 2013, 02:04:34 AM
One of Australia brightest talents Tom Rogic has been linked to Fulham although he's been heavily linked with Reading and Celtic as well.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/fulham-join-list-of-overseas-clubs-in-race-to-sign-central-coast-mariners-star-tom-rogic/story-e6frf4gl-1226552236261 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/fulham-join-list-of-overseas-clubs-in-race-to-sign-central-coast-mariners-star-tom-rogic/story-e6frf4gl-1226552236261)
Sweet baby Jesus if we can't compete against reading or Celtic for a signing then we might as well pack it in... Does this guy have serious ambition?
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Quote from: South Aussie on January 13, 2013, 02:04:34 AM
One of Australia brightest talents Tom Rogic has been linked to Fulham although he's been heavily linked with Reading and Celtic as well.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/fulham-join-list-of-overseas-clubs-in-race-to-sign-central-coast-mariners-star-tom-rogic/story-e6frf4gl-1226552236261 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/fulham-join-list-of-overseas-clubs-in-race-to-sign-central-coast-mariners-star-tom-rogic/story-e6frf4gl-1226552236261)
Sweet baby Jesus if we can't compete against reading or Celtic for a signing then we might as well pack it in... Does this guy have serious ambition?
Yes he does. He has turned down Reading. Ive seen him play. Hes talented. One of Australias best young prospects. I know thats not saying much because the cupboards pretty bare at present but he can play. Would be an inexpensive long term prospect.
I just read that Spurs want 7 million for Huddlestone. Are they kidding? 7 million for another Keiran Richardson. fp.gif
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Quote from: South Aussie on January 13, 2013, 02:04:34 AM
One of Australia brightest talents Tom Rogic has been linked to Fulham although he's been heavily linked with Reading and Celtic as well.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/fulham-join-list-of-overseas-clubs-in-race-to-sign-central-coast-mariners-star-tom-rogic/story-e6frf4gl-1226552236261 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/fulham-join-list-of-overseas-clubs-in-race-to-sign-central-coast-mariners-star-tom-rogic/story-e6frf4gl-1226552236261)
Sweet baby Jesus if we can't compete against reading or Celtic for a signing then we might as well pack it in... Does this guy have serious ambition?
Yes he does. He has turned down Reading. Ive seen him play. Hes talented. One of Australias best young prospects. I know thats not saying much because the cupboards pretty bare at present but he can play. Would be an inexpensive long term prospect.
Is he that much better than some of our young talent that is currently going unused?
Or better than frei, kakanicklic, Sidwell, or karagounis? Just curious.
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Quote from: the nutflush on January 13, 2013, 10:08:36 AM
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Quote from: South Aussie on January 13, 2013, 02:04:34 AM
One of Australia brightest talents Tom Rogic has been linked to Fulham although he's been heavily linked with Reading and Celtic as well.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/fulham-join-list-of-overseas-clubs-in-race-to-sign-central-coast-mariners-star-tom-rogic/story-e6frf4gl-1226552236261 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/fulham-join-list-of-overseas-clubs-in-race-to-sign-central-coast-mariners-star-tom-rogic/story-e6frf4gl-1226552236261)
Sweet baby Jesus if we can't compete against reading or Celtic for a signing then we might as well pack it in... Does this guy have serious ambition?
Yes he does. He has turned down Reading. Ive seen him play. Hes talented. One of Australias best young prospects. I know thats not saying much because the cupboards pretty bare at present but he can play. Would be an inexpensive long term prospect.
Is he that much better than some of our young talent that is currently going unused?
Or better than frei, kakanicklic, Sidwell, or karagounis? Just curious.
Not saying hes better than any of our current squad. Just saying that the boy will play in the premier league one day soon because hes good enough and he would be an inexpensive addition. And he was sensible enough to turn Reading down which shows he has ambition... woops I said the A word. Sorry.
Potential right back arrival - Stanislav Manolev from PSV
According to twitter
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 13, 2013, 11:17:02 AM
Potential right back arrival - Stanislav Manolev from PSV
According to twitter
Not bad at all.
manolev is solid nothing spectacular, but he is a regular for PSV, he wont be getting that with us, so he may not wish to come. reither is better
i read somewhere we had bid 8 million for y'villa the midfielder QPR wanted as spurs wanted 7 million for huddlestone
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8395157/Fulham-reportedly-make-offer-for-Nordsjaelland-defender-Jores-Okore (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8395157/Fulham-reportedly-make-offer-for-Nordsjaelland-defender-Jores-Okore)
Quote from: westcliff white on January 13, 2013, 07:35:49 PM
i read somewhere we had bid 8 million for y'villa the midfielder QPR wanted as spurs wanted 7 million for huddlestone
Daylight robbery that price for Hudd.
All clubs are selling clubs with a few exceptions.
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Quote from: Jack Fulham on January 13, 2013, 09:46:54 PM
All clubs are selling clubs with a few exceptions.
Well, yeah. But there are selling clubs and selling clubs.
Selling clubs that know how to make a profit out of being a selling club? I suppose.
Saw a link that I thought was disturbing. Some on here may like it to happen, but I for one would really like us to have some stability in the manager position. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/schalke-want-fulham-boss-martin-1532112 (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/schalke-want-fulham-boss-martin-1532112)
Quote from: CH FFC on January 13, 2013, 10:11:16 PM
Saw a link that I thought was disturbing. Some on here may like it to happen, but I for one would really like us to have some stability in the manager position. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/schalke-want-fulham-boss-martin-1532112 (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/schalke-want-fulham-boss-martin-1532112)
If this were to happen, who could we bring in to replace Jol?
Roberts Di Matteo maybe?
Quote from: ddeuce on January 13, 2013, 07:42:37 PM
QPR in for... Titus Bramble.
There was a crazy six month stint at Sunderland when Bramble actually looked like a good defender. When Bruce was still there; the season when they battered Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
We've made a 3m offer for Bernard Malanda, 18 year old CB from Zulte Waregem in Belgium, and he's set to decide whether he will join or not tomorrow according to Twitter.
Thought he was a Dmid - Malanda
I saw mlanda play ths season, he is central mid. He did very well i the game i saw, Zulte are the surprise pacakge here this season, Not sure he s ready to start in the prem tho.
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Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 13, 2013, 11:17:02 AM
Potential right back arrival - Stanislav Manolev from PSV
According to twitter
Not bad at all.
He can play in midfield as well!
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Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 13, 2013, 09:57:42 PM
Correctamente.
We'd need an overhaul of our scouting network and buy players with resale value.
Didn't Smalling and Dembele have a resale value??
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 13, 2013, 11:17:02 AM
Potential right back arrival - Stanislav Manolev from PSV
According to twitter
Will be great if Manolev come to us, very quality player with big experience !
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Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 13, 2013, 11:17:02 AM
Potential right back arrival - Stanislav Manolev from PSV
According to twitter
Will be great if Manolev come to us, very quality player with big experience !
reither has that position sewn up unless he has intimated he will not be signing in the summer when he becomes a free agent. It's a left back we need
The Daily Star is quoted by Sporting Life:
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/paper-talk (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/paper-talk)
as saying that Kasami wants to join Wolfsburg this January.
Aston Villa and Fulham are chasing Willem II hot-shot Jeroen Lumu
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8396653/Aston-Villa-and-Fulham-are-chasing-Willem-II-hot-shot-Jeroen-Lumu (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8396653/Aston-Villa-and-Fulham-are-chasing-Willem-II-hot-shot-Jeroen-Lumu)
its great we are looking at all these youngsters but seriously we need two cm urgently!
It would be nice if we can get one of these speculative deals tied up.
It's worrying me that the only speculation is surrounding us and prospects for the future. We need some players that can come into our starting 11!
We should go for Forren. He says only PL is interesting. Price tag between £2-3m. Could be straight starter next season. Press says 3-4 clubs are interested. Liverpool linked today, but I doubt it. He wants to play reguarly. Fulham seems like a perfect match.
Forres for 2-3 million yes please, but alas he will be more than that.
Sounds like he's chosen benchwarming :(
Some player's really are mainly interested in money.
Molde says no bid is accepted. Weird for a norwegian international to go to a trial for an average PL club in the middle of the season...
Barton reckons Remy has gone to QPR last minute. He's either a WUM (well, he is regardless) or Redknapp has done that thing again. Whatever it is.
remy has been terrible this season, coverage of ligue 1 here in begium is great and Marseilles prefer gignac to him right now. considering they wanted 25 million euros for him and then to take 12 a year later tells a story
^ And when you think that we were close to a deal with Gignac last Summer... :016:
The idea of Forren going to Liverpool is so disappointing. He could potentially walk straight into our squad.
Agger, Skrtel, Coates and of course the much hyped Danny Wilson. Why do they need Forren?
Quote from: Mr Fulham on January 14, 2013, 10:51:25 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 14, 2013, 08:37:21 PM
Agger, Skrtel, Coates and of course the much hyped Danny Wilson. Why do they need Forren?
Yeah, Coates is shite and Wilson is a decent talent but ... yeah...a talent. They were vulnerable at set pieces during the course of the season so they decided to act rather than sit back.
I wouldn't say Coates is a bad player - just playing in the wrong system. It would do him the world of good if he went on loan to Italy or something, just to get some games under his belt. It's fair enough that he didn't play a lot in his first season - adjusting and all that - but he needs to be starting as many games as possible now.
Forren hasn't got enough tattoos to be Pool centre half anyway.
I'm surprised we haven't heard anything about Aaron Hunt yet. He's a very decent CM at Werder Bremen. Would fit in very nicely for us, shouldn't be too pricey either.. in the 5-7m range I'd imagine.
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Quote from: BenjyUK on January 14, 2013, 11:07:30 PM
I'm surprised we haven't heard anything about Aaron Hunt yet. He's a very decent CM at Werder Bremen. Would fit in very nicely for us, shouldn't be too pricey either.. in the 5-7m range I'd imagine.
God no, not Aaron Hunt. :dead horse:
:005:
Quote from: Edward_Winston_Malone on January 13, 2013, 07:39:49 PM
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8395157/Fulham-reportedly-make-offer-for-Nordsjaelland-defender-Jores-Okore (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8395157/Fulham-reportedly-make-offer-for-Nordsjaelland-defender-Jores-Okore)
When it comes to central defenders then he was in my top 3 before the window (--Douglas(allowed to dream), Okore, Forren--). Would love to see him come here. He would put preassure on our two starters and would be a certain starter next season. I cross my fingers. His talent is in between the likes of S. Kjaer and D. Agger (the two he are competing with for the national spot).
my mate from Denmark has said that Okore is twice the player Hangeland was/is (and he is a FC Copenhagen fan who loved Hangeland) he said he is strong, fairly tall and extremely quick... the perfect centre back in my eyes.
Macheda wants a loan exit.
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 15, 2013, 02:29:41 AM
Who has seen Forren play?
Looking at the games he has played in it's hardly worthy people jizzing their pants about.
I have seen Forren play for Norway and FC Molde, and he has impressed me a lot. He is quick, smart and really good with the ball. He read the game really well. The best description I can give him is a "modern center back".
You never know if he will do well in the Premier League. But he has been brilliant for Norway, and done really well for Molde in Europe. Manager Solskjaer said there is no doubt he is good enough.
But I guess there are a lot of quality players out there.
Quote from: BenjyUK on January 14, 2013, 07:04:43 PM
Barton reckons Remy has gone to QPR last minute. He's either a WUM (well, he is regardless) or Redknapp has done that thing again. Whatever it is.
What offered him £80k a week like he did with players at Portsmouth and look what happened there!
reading on twitter that m'vila is going qpr for 7mil. Deal agreed but terms and medical not yet under way.. how do we feel about that?
Quote from: Mr_Moon on January 15, 2013, 02:29:41 AM
Who has seen Forren play?
Looking at the games he has played in it's hardly worthy people jizzing their pants about.
Must admit I have only seen forren play a few times and although he has not had stand out performances, he have been solid. The reason why I would like to see him come here, are all down to: a) He is a player that should be within our price range. b) Have a certain acessabiality for a club like ours. c) Has enough quality to be a good player for us and hopefully develope into a solid starter within a year.
That being said, I do rate Okore more than Forren.
Quote from: Walsh on January 15, 2013, 03:02:57 AM
my mate from Denmark has said that Okore is twice the player Hangeland was/is (and he is a FC Copenhagen fan who loved Hangeland) he said he is strong, fairly tall and extremely quick... the perfect centre back in my eyes.
I tend to agree. Although "twice" the player of hangeland may just be his Danish galsses. In a post I made on here the 29 dec. with thought of the coming window I wrote:
.Center defence:
Our center defence is screaming for competition. Sanderos have proven that he is far from being able to compete even in a situation where Hughes and Hangeland both have been playing far from their best. Given their current form it would be ideal to sign someone who could challange and perhaps knock one of them off more or less from day one. We have been linked with Douglas(Twente) in the summer and I think most would like to see that happen, but he may well turn out to be too expensive at this given time due to the fact that we need to strengthen the squad in more positions than center defence. Personally I would love to see us signing a young center back, that could use the next half year to gel and by the start of next season secure a starting place.
That could be done by bringing in, Danish international and Fc Nordsjaelland center back Jores Okore. He may not be that cheap but he would certainly be cheaper than Douglas. My personal rating of his potential would be somewhere in between the his competition for the national spot of Daniel Agger and Simon kjaer. Okore is a very strong, whole hearted, humble, fairly fast and not afraid to play the ball type of defender. In the last week danish media been linking him to man utd, but I guess that smaller teams e.g. us could grab him as the road to the first team may be just a little easier and he seems to be someone who rates playing time well over wages.
We have also been linked with norwegin international Vegard Forren who may also be a accesable target in terms of price.
Inorder to raise additional cash for a center back deal a sale of Sanderos should be expected and something the club should push fore, as he brings nothing a new player would not bring to the table.
Depending on Hangelands situation, we may end up in a situation where it would be wise of the club to bring in two center backs in january. If he is not going to sign a contract with us before then end of the window then a sale in january may be in the cards to fund replacements.
Douglas/Okore/Forren would all be more than welcome.
I work for a norwegian company in Belgium and saw Forren play for the national team in oslo (corp box for once) and he is very good, can see why we and a host of others want him. I think a lot of the problem for us is that Liverpool are a historical name and that sometimes sways people. They see what the team was and not what it is now which is a shame. He is certainly better than Agger and Coates. I saw Okore play in the CL this year he looked good, twice as good as hangerland that I am not sure about. either would do for us to be honest.
The good thing about being base din Belgium is that i get to see a lot of the french, belgian and dutch leagues live on TV, and I can tell you Loic Remy has been terrible the last 10 months or so, he was rated 20 million odd maybe more and now going for 8 million not sure he is what QPR need rightn ow unless he refinds his spark. As gor M'vila he would not be a bad signing but dont think we will get him as it seems he is confirmed here as going for a medical at QPR. He has had his off field troubles (i believe he is currently banned from all french national squads unti 2014)
It's looking like Molde defender Vegard Forren is heading for Southampton rather than Liverpool. Forren was expected to start training at Melwood today but the Liverpool Echo reports that Southampton have made a firm offer and that the player has had a change of heart, and will head to St Mary's for talks as he wants first-team football.
Does this mean he'd rather go to Southampton than us?!
i dont think we ever bid, sky said we did but molde refuted this and said it wasnt us
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 15, 2013, 10:44:08 AM
It's looking like Molde defender Vegard Forren is heading for Southampton rather than Liverpool. Forren was expected to start training at Melwood today but the Liverpool Echo reports that Southampton have made a firm offer and that the player has had a change of heart, and will head to St Mary's for talks as he wants first-team football.
Does this mean he'd rather go to Southampton than us?!
Maby we never gave him an offer?
Quote from: the nutflush on January 13, 2013, 10:38:35 AM
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Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 13, 2013, 08:51:44 AM
Quote from: South Aussie on January 13, 2013, 02:04:34 AM
One of Australia brightest talents Tom Rogic has been linked to Fulham although he's been heavily linked with Reading and Celtic as well.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/fulham-join-list-of-overseas-clubs-in-race-to-sign-central-coast-mariners-star-tom-rogic/story-e6frf4gl-1226552236261 (http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/fulham-join-list-of-overseas-clubs-in-race-to-sign-central-coast-mariners-star-tom-rogic/story-e6frf4gl-1226552236261)
Sweet baby Jesus if we can't compete against reading or Celtic for a signing then we might as well pack it in... Does this guy have serious ambition?
Yes he does. He has turned down Reading. Ive seen him play. Hes talented. One of Australias best young prospects. I know thats not saying much because the cupboards pretty bare at present but he can play. Would be an inexpensive long term prospect.
Is he that much better than some of our young talent that is currently going unused?
Or better than frei, kakanicklic, Sidwell, or karagounis? Just curious.
Not saying hes better than any of our current squad. Just saying that the boy will play in the premier league one day soon because hes good enough and he would be an inexpensive addition. And he was sensible enough to turn Reading down which shows he has ambition... woops I said the A word. Sorry.
fair enough but probably more of a future project than anything that could help us now.
Talk sport are saying we are back in for steklenberg, not sure how good talk sport are rumour wise.
http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/130115/fulham-move-roma-ace-after-deciding-against-butland-bid-1893 (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/130115/fulham-move-roma-ace-after-deciding-against-butland-bid-1893)
Two pieces of transfer news caught my attention today.
1) as mentioned above: Fulham are no longer chasing 19-year-old England goalkeeper Jack Butland as Martin Jol is on the verge of signing Roma's Maarten Stekelenburg, 29.
- Which I've been campaigning for for months!
2) Aston Villa are set to beat Sunderland to the signing of Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 22
- Why in hell are we not in for him! He's amazing and out of contract in the summer so would be fairly cheap
Quote from: Ordar on January 16, 2013, 12:30:57 PM
Two pieces of transfer news caught my attention today.
1) as mentioned above: Fulham are no longer chasing 19-year-old England goalkeeper Jack Butland as Martin Jol is on the verge of signing Roma's Maarten Stekelenburg, 29.
- Which I've been campaigning for for months!
2) Aston Villa are set to beat Sunderland to the signing of Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 22
- Why in hell are we not in for him! He's amazing and out of contract in the summer so would be fairly cheap
Because hes not 30+! You not familiar with the Jol 'Bringing down the average age' campaign?
Yeah "Stekelenburg to Fulham" has now reached Swedish papers.
Let's hope for the best!
Manolev agent says Fulham would b e "a beautiful club for him"
QuoteManolev, who can play on the right-side of midfield or defence has been linked with a move away from the Eredivisie, with Fulham early front runners for the Bulgaria international's signature.
PREMIER LEAGUE LATEST
25/1 Fulham are 25/1 with William Hill to beat Manchester City 1-0
The 27-year-old's agent, Mino Raiola, is believed to be a friend of Fulham manager Martin Jol, and he insists his client would fit in nicely at Fulham.
"Fulham would be a beautiful club for him", Raiola told Voetbal International. "But at the moment there's nothing concrete."
Martin Jol could make a move for the 27-year-old as Fulham right-back Stephen Kelly edges closer to completing a move to Reading.
The Cottagers are not the only club chasing Manolev, however, with La Liga outfit Espanyol and several clubs from Germany and Russia also reportedly interested in the PSV man.
Manolev has made 76 appearances for the Dutch giants since arriving from Litex Lovech in 2009, scoring three goals.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 16, 2013, 12:43:02 PM
Manolev agent says Fulham would b e "a beautiful club for him"
QuoteManolev, who can play on the right-side of midfield or defence has been linked with a move away from the Eredivisie, with Fulham early front runners for the Bulgaria international's signature.
PREMIER LEAGUE LATEST
25/1 Fulham are 25/1 with William Hill to beat Manchester City 1-0
The 27-year-old's agent, Mino Raiola, is believed to be a friend of Fulham manager Martin Jol, and he insists his client would fit in nicely at Fulham.
"Fulham would be a beautiful club for him", Raiola told Voetbal International. "But at the moment there's nothing concrete."
Martin Jol could make a move for the 27-year-old as Fulham right-back Stephen Kelly edges closer to completing a move to Reading.
The Cottagers are not the only club chasing Manolev, however, with La Liga outfit Espanyol and several clubs from Germany and Russia also reportedly interested in the PSV man.
Manolev has made 76 appearances for the Dutch giants since arriving from Litex Lovech in 2009, scoring three goals.
Pals with Berba?
it might just be my tired eyes, whenever I see Manolev I read Manlove and when my brain re-reads I keep thinking or Barry at the copacabana
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 16, 2013, 12:36:54 PM
Quote from: Ordar on January 16, 2013, 12:30:57 PM
Two pieces of transfer news caught my attention today.
1) as mentioned above: Fulham are no longer chasing 19-year-old England goalkeeper Jack Butland as Martin Jol is on the verge of signing Roma's Maarten Stekelenburg, 29.
- Which I've been campaigning for for months!
2) Aston Villa are set to beat Sunderland to the signing of Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 22
- Why in hell are we not in for him! He's amazing and out of contract in the summer so would be fairly cheap
Because hes not 30+! You not familiar with the Jol 'Bringing down the average age' campaign?
I understand how this works:
Sign old/ancient players on short-term contracts and when they expire - lo and behold - the average age is immediately reduced!
Quote from: dgnffc on January 16, 2013, 12:59:37 PM
I understand how this works:
Sign old/ancient players on short-term contracts and when they expire - lo and behold - the average age is immediately reduced!
Even we're not buying players THAT old.
Chelsea are ready to send Marko Marin away on-loan.
The London Evening Standard says Marin, who has started just one League game since joining from Werder Bremen for £7m in the summer, is expected to leave on loan.
Queens Park Rangers and Fulham are interested along with sides in La Liga and the Bundesliga.
Marin is brilliant, sign him up!
Quote from: Danny on January 17, 2013, 05:40:56 AM
Chelsea are ready to send Marko Marin away on-loan.
The London Evening Standard says Marin, who has started just one League game since joining from Werder Bremen for £7m in the summer, is expected to leave on loan.
Queens Park Rangers and Fulham are interested along with sides in La Liga and the Bundesliga.
Not being funny but this QPR are interested is becoming an absolute joke. They throw around all these names and mention the interested clubs and then add... 'And Harry Redknapp is also interested for QPR' . They are interested and apparently signing every player in the world it seems.
Can we PLEASE just sign someone! Preferably one of
Stekelenberg,
Huddlestone,
M'Vila,
Ledley,
Douglas,
Bent,
Sissoko.
Preferably a midfielder, as we're only known we need to sign one for... 5 MONTHS
What's all this about: http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/jol-loggerheads-fulham-edges-close-exit-door-080000817--spt.html? (http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/jol-loggerheads-fulham-edges-close-exit-door-080000817--spt.html?)
Quote from: TheManOnTheBus on January 17, 2013, 10:47:57 AM
What's all this about: http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/jol-loggerheads-fulham-edges-close-exit-door-080000817--spt.html? (http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/jol-loggerheads-fulham-edges-close-exit-door-080000817--spt.html?)
Has he not just said on the official site that hes happy to activate the clause?
You have to say, the total lack of transfer activity by the club this window is baffling.
If he wants to go to Schalke then lets get on with it, and get Martinez in
Quote from: TheManOnTheBus on January 17, 2013, 10:47:57 AM
What's all this about: http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/jol-loggerheads-fulham-edges-close-exit-door-080000817--spt.html? (http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/jol-loggerheads-fulham-edges-close-exit-door-080000817--spt.html?)
Does not make for pleasant reading .
A Jol exit and no significant new signings would leave me very worried .
Praying that by the end of Jan this will be forgotten and Jol will be in place with at least one new quality CM ....
Quote from: Ordar on January 17, 2013, 10:53:22 AM
You have to say, the total lack of transfer activity by the club this window is baffling.
If he wants to go to Schalke then lets get on with it, and get Martinez in
Why would Martinez come here when he turned down Villa and possibly Liverpool ?
I think he is a great manager but destined by one of the top 6 here or is Spain .
Indeed. Funny game football. A hero one moment - three (or is it only two) months later rumours you are about to leave.
Apart from QPR and Man C have you noted much activity in any other Club, it all happens in the last minute.
Queens Park Rangers are known to be in the market for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila, but they are by no means the only club in the running. His current employers claim to have received approaches from other clubs in England and from Russia.
Maybe we have put a bid in?
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 17, 2013, 11:34:44 AM
Queens Park Rangers are known to be in the market for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila, but they are by no means the only club in the running. His current employers claim to have received approaches from other clubs in England and from Russia.
Maybe we have put a bid in?
Its not the transfer budget up for debate, its the wage budget. on this occasion.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 17, 2013, 11:34:44 AM
Queens Park Rangers are known to be in the market for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila, but they are by no means the only club in the running. His current employers claim to have received approaches from other clubs in England and from Russia.
Maybe we have put a bid in?
You are talking about £10m+, out of our League this season.
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 17, 2013, 11:37:00 AM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 17, 2013, 11:34:44 AM
Queens Park Rangers are known to be in the market for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila, but they are by no means the only club in the running. His current employers claim to have received approaches from other clubs in England and from Russia.
Maybe we have put a bid in?
You are talking about £10m+, out of our League this season.
Wasnt the rumours around 7mill? I understand our budget isn't huge but we have been linked today and now this has come out of Rennes. Just a thought.
For M'vila QPR only put in 6.2m apparently, us 5.8m...
Quote from: Ordar on January 17, 2013, 10:53:22 AM
You have to say, the total lack of transfer activity by the club this window is baffling.
If he wants to go to Schalke then lets get on with it, and get Martinez in
We have signed Chris David, supposedly a great prospect who is expected to feature next season.
Fulham boss Martin Jol not expecting to welcome any imminent arrivals to Craven Cottage:
Our Manager also states that there is no transfer news to report, but he still hopes to be in a stronger position come the end of the windowFulham Football Clubvia twitter on Jan 17, 2013 at 1:03 PM
well that concludes most of the chatter on here in regards to m'villa etc
Did he sign off that comment with a smirk like last time?
We won't do anything right until the end..
January 17, 2013
Remy agreed QPR move after beating chairman at FIFA 12! 093.gif
Wigan boss Martinez cools rumours for Leeds striker Becchio :022:
Birmingham coaching staff in dark over future for Arsenal, Liverpool target Butland :022:
Atletico Madrid coach Simeone accepts Chelsea, PSG target Falcao is leaving
Inter Milan outcast Sneijder desperate for Liverpool, Spurs to make offer
Man Utd chief Gill coy over shock return for Real Madrid star Ronaldo
Chelsea owner Abramovich entertains Mourinho return as Laudrup option emerges
Palace boss Holloway blows fuse over rumours for Man Utd target Zaha
Real Betis eyeing Arsenal midfielder Coquelin
Sunderland target Graham must demand Swansea transfer :Get Coat gif:
Sunderland attacker McFadden set for Forest move
Stoke want £8M for Jones :008:
Spurs ponder signing Schalke's Holtby this month
Reading to break bank for Celta Vigo star Iago Aspas :022:
Norwich to sell Jackson to fund deal for Celtic's Hooper :bump:
Villa move to hijack Fulham deal for Boateng :bump:
Liverpool ahead of Villa for Lazio defender Diakite
QPR boss Redknapp confirms hopes for Tottenham's Livermore :022:
Redknapp reveals offers arriving for QPR fringe players :022:
QPR boss Redknapp: M'Vila was rated at over £28M year ago
Liverpool chief Ayre insists Sturridge better deal than Tottenham's Dempsey 093.gif 075.gif :doh: 079.gif 090.gif
Twente open Tottenham talks for William Troost-Ekong
Roma bid Everton defender Heitinga
Chelsea keeper Courtois: Development best served making Atletico Madrid return
Atletico Madrid coach Simeone determined to keep Man Utd target Oliver Torres
Chelsea insist on no purchase option in Piazon's Malaga loan
Agent expects Newcastle target De Jong to stay with Ajax
De Guzman confident Laudrup happy at Swansea
Douglas agent admits Newcastle, Reading have gone cold
Chunnam Dragons invite offers for Man City, Spurs target Yun Suk-Young
Malaga, Sevilla in for Man City striker Guidetti
Tottenham keeper Lloris: Right time to leave Lyon
Lyon president Aulas: No Arsenal offer for Gourcuff
Arsenal's Denilson must wait for Sao Paulo to bid for him
Shakhtar set asking price for Spurs, Chelsea target Willian
PSG coach Ancelotti denies plans for Man City's Balotelli
Shearer sorry Newcastle lost Ba to Chelsea :down_under:
Newcastle legend Shearer: Remy chose QPR for money :022:
Aston Villa go for Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko :022:
Man Utd willing to wait until summer for Palace's Zaha
Zambia coach: Reading signing best defender in Africa :023:
Tottenham, Arsenal ponder late swoop for Montpellier playmaker Belhanda
Family of Chelsea starlet Piazon excited about Malaga chance
Fulham close to deal for Zulte Waregem midfielder Junior Malanda :022:
LA Galaxy edge ahead of Man Utd for Chelsea's Lampard
Wigan keen on Bougherra :022:
San Lorenzo demands answer from Newcastle's Coloccini :022:
QPR tell Campbell he can leave :Get Coat gif:
Fulham boss Jol doesn't want to sell Kasami ?????
Read more at http://www.tribalfootball.com/category/categories/transfers#b7f22ghw0Woas54D.99 (http://www.tribalfootball.com/category/categories/transfers#b7f22ghw0Woas54D.99)
We've signed that wonderkid apparently. The one from November.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/17/3678815/fulham-complete-signing-of-wonderkid-noe-baba?source=breakingnews&ICID=HP_BN_8 (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/17/3678815/fulham-complete-signing-of-wonderkid-noe-baba?source=breakingnews&ICID=HP_BN_8)
Junior Malanda, 18, Midfielder, £4.5 mil bid, from Belgian side Zulte Waregem.
Is he any good?
Is he for now or the future?
Quote from: Steven Ageroad on January 17, 2013, 03:09:52 PM
Junior Malanda, 18, Midfielder, £4.5 mil bid, from Belgian side Zulte Waregem.
Is he any good?
Is he for now or the future?
He's probably for 'Arry.
It seems that we are signing lots of youngsters, with more thought for the future, than the present.
I would like to see one or two signings that are going to improve things right now.......
EB
I really miss MrFulham, Ddeuce and Al Fayed's Chequebook's posts in this thread. :016:
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 17, 2013, 02:49:11 PM
We've signed that wonderkid apparently. The one from November.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/17/3678815/fulham-complete-signing-of-wonderkid-noe-baba?source=breakingnews&ICID=HP_BN_8 (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/17/3678815/fulham-complete-signing-of-wonderkid-noe-baba?source=breakingnews&ICID=HP_BN_8)
His profile has been up on the clubs website for awhile so I assumed it had gone through.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/the-teams/u18s/player-profiles/noe-baba (http://www.fulhamfc.com/the-teams/u18s/player-profiles/noe-baba)
Quote from: Oiseau on January 17, 2013, 04:28:14 PM
I really miss MrFulham, Ddeuce and Al Fayed's Chequebook's posts in this thread. :016:
Good riddance, they were a rotton bunch anyway!!!!
*dont take offence, it was a joke.....kinda
Quote from: Oiseau on January 17, 2013, 04:28:14 PM
I really miss MrFulham, Ddeuce and Al Fayed's Chequebook's posts in this thread. :016:
+1. Missing MrFulham's transfer info and knowledge on players.
Quote from: Oiseau on January 17, 2013, 04:28:14 PM
I really miss MrFulham, Ddeuce and Al Fayed's Chequebook's posts in this thread. :016:
Have they all left for good then? There seems to have been a lot of turmoil on the forum over the past week!
Quote from: zander on January 17, 2013, 04:42:31 PM
Quote from: Oiseau on January 17, 2013, 04:28:14 PM
I really miss MrFulham, Ddeuce and Al Fayed's Chequebook's posts in this thread. :016:
Have they all left for good then? There seems to have been a lot of turmoil on the forum over the past week!
I think two of them were banned and one was threatened before choosing to leave. You can follow them on Twitter still, though. Hope I don't stir anything up but I really miss those three posters (as well as quite a few others who've left in the past year.)
internet.... serious business
Quote from: Oiseau on January 17, 2013, 04:28:14 PM
I really miss MrFulham, Ddeuce and Al Fayed's Chequebook's posts in this thread. :016:
What's happened with Al Fayed's Chequebook? Always found his posts interesting.
Quote from: zander on January 17, 2013, 04:32:59 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 17, 2013, 02:49:11 PM
We've signed that wonderkid apparently. The one from November.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/17/3678815/fulham-complete-signing-of-wonderkid-noe-baba?source=breakingnews&ICID=HP_BN_8 (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/17/3678815/fulham-complete-signing-of-wonderkid-noe-baba?source=breakingnews&ICID=HP_BN_8)
His profile has been up on the clubs website for awhile so I assumed it had gone through.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/the-teams/u18s/player-profiles/noe-baba (http://www.fulhamfc.com/the-teams/u18s/player-profiles/noe-baba)
I don't know much about him but I suppose it must be a good sign that he's playing for Ireland U19 as a 16-year-old, and not just sitting the bench but playing the full 90 in all three of their qualifying matches for the U19 Euro this summer so far.
I saw that Stoke loaned Yank midfielder Maurice Edu to a club in Turkey after he only got into one match for them this season. He's one I would've like to see us give a look to after he left Rangers last summer, but I guess there wasn't much chance Stoke would loan him to a club so close to them in the table.
Guy's, I appreciate your concerns in regards certain members but if you have any questions, then please feel free to send either myself of the other mods a PM. Please try to keep the transfer rumour thread just for transfers.
Quote from: Oiseau on January 17, 2013, 04:44:20 PM
Quote from: zander on January 17, 2013, 04:42:31 PM
Quote from: Oiseau on January 17, 2013, 04:28:14 PM
I really miss MrFulham, Ddeuce and Al Fayed's Chequebook's posts in this thread. :016:
Have they all left for good then? There seems to have been a lot of turmoil on the forum over the past week!
I think two of them were banned and one was threatened before choosing to leave. You can follow them on Twitter still, though. Hope I don't stir anything up but I really miss those three posters (as well as quite a few others who've left in the past year.)
Thanks for keeping me informed
They werent banned, they were "transferred" to another forum
Quote from: jmh on January 17, 2013, 04:48:21 PM
Quote from: zander on January 17, 2013, 04:32:59 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 17, 2013, 02:49:11 PM
We've signed that wonderkid apparently. The one from November.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/17/3678815/fulham-complete-signing-of-wonderkid-noe-baba?source=breakingnews&ICID=HP_BN_8 (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/17/3678815/fulham-complete-signing-of-wonderkid-noe-baba?source=breakingnews&ICID=HP_BN_8)
His profile has been up on the clubs website for awhile so I assumed it had gone through.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/the-teams/u18s/player-profiles/noe-baba (http://www.fulhamfc.com/the-teams/u18s/player-profiles/noe-baba)
I don't know much about him but I suppose it must be a good sign that he's playing for Ireland U19 as a 16-year-old, and not just sitting the bench but playing the full 90 in all three of their qualifying matches for the U19 Euro this summer so far.
I saw that Stoke loaned Yank midfielder Maurice Edu to a club in Turkey after he only got into one match for them this season. He's one I would've like to see us give a look to after he left Rangers last summer, but I guess there wasn't much chance Stoke would loan him to a club so close to them in the table.
He comes very highly rated but we'll just have to wait and see how he develops.
Yeah Edu is quite a tidy player and I'd of been happy to see him at the cottage. Giving his complete lack of match time a lot of teams might have been put off. Not to mention as you say Stoke wouldn't listen to any English offers.
Maurice Edu to Bursaspor on a 6 month loan.
BBC understands Sunderland have lodged a formal bid for Danny Graham.
Norwich are also in for Graham after submitting a £5m bid according to SSN
Martin Petrov has left Bolton and signed for Espanyol
Remy reveals a game of FIFA helped QPR move
By Joe Doyle | Goal.com
New QPR striker Loic Remy has revealed what it took to seal the deal between him and the Premier League club - a game of FIFA 13 with owner Tony Fernandes.
With the former Marseille man said to have his pick between the Rs and Newcastle prior to his switch to west London, a four-hour talk with Fernandes - culminating in a head-to-head video-gaming session - was "a special moment" for both of them.
"It was a special moment that followed our chat about QPR," Remy told the club's official website. "We just played a game of FIFA - it was good and showed to me what a good person Tony is. He showed his human side to me as an owner of the club I wanted to join. It was a special moment for us both."
The 26-year-old signed for a club record fee on a four-and-a-half year deal and chief executive Philip Beard insisted that "this move isn't motivated by money."
"Loic has a passion and desire to achieve in his career and similar to [Julio] Cesar, he wanted to be part of our project," he declared. "We know we haven't achieved our goals so far this season but he wanted to come in and help us build for the future.
"Tony is remarkable, he never gives up - that is his style - and he is as delighted as anyone that we've got this deal done."
:49:
Quote from: zander on January 17, 2013, 11:26:25 PM
Remy reveals a game of FIFA helped QPR move
By Joe Doyle | Goal.com
New QPR striker Loic Remy has revealed what it took to seal the deal between him and the Premier League club - a game of FIFA 13 with owner Tony Fernandes.
With the former Marseille man said to have his pick between the Rs and Newcastle prior to his switch to west London, a four-hour talk with Fernandes - culminating in a head-to-head video-gaming session - was "a special moment" for both of them.
"It was a special moment that followed our chat about QPR," Remy told the club's official website. "We just played a game of FIFA - it was good and showed to me what a good person Tony is. He showed his human side to me as an owner of the club I wanted to join. It was a special moment for us both."
The 26-year-old signed for a club record fee on a four-and-a-half year deal and chief executive Philip Beard insisted that "this move isn't motivated by money."
"Loic has a passion and desire to achieve in his career and similar to [Julio] Cesar, he wanted to be part of our project," he declared. "We know we haven't achieved our goals so far this season but he wanted to come in and help us build for the future.
"Tony is remarkable, he never gives up - that is his style - and he is as delighted as anyone that we've got this deal done."
:49:
Who needs footballers any more?
This reminds me of the time we nearly signed the Serbian Grabsdosh Andrun.
' Both the manager and myself joined the Chairman on our knees. We just flicked to kick and played a game of Subbuteo. But I realised the tactics of the manager would not fit my play. He refused to take a shot and one of his men kept falling over or hitting his own players. Then I took a shot and his keeper stopped the ball, the ball hit his own player and rebounded in.
The Manager said he needed to find a few Subbuteo players that didn't keep breaking. I left there and joined QPR because they have electricity. They are very bad but they have somewhere to hang my coat and they pay me millions even if I don't want to play.'
dont know whats worse, the story of the fact Tony still plays video games.
I'm enjoying this thread no end. Don't know whether to laugh or cry sometimes.
Quote from: zander on January 17, 2013, 11:26:25 PM
Remy reveals a game of FIFA helped QPR move
By Joe Doyle | Goal.com
New QPR striker Loic Remy has revealed what it took to seal the deal between him and the Premier League club - a game of FIFA 13 with owner Tony Fernandes.
With the former Marseille man said to have his pick between the Rs and Newcastle prior to his switch to west London, a four-hour talk with Fernandes - culminating in a head-to-head video-gaming session - was "a special moment" for both of them.
"It was a special moment that followed our chat about QPR," Remy told the club's official website. "We just played a game of FIFA - it was good and showed to me what a good person Tony is. He showed his human side to me as an owner of the club I wanted to join. It was a special moment for us both."
The 26-year-old signed for a club record fee on a four-and-a-half year deal and chief executive Philip Beard insisted that "this move isn't motivated by money."
"Loic has a passion and desire to achieve in his career and similar to [Julio] Cesar, he wanted to be part of our project," he declared. "We know we haven't achieved our goals so far this season but he wanted to come in and help us build for the future.
"Tony is remarkable, he never gives up - that is his style - and he is as delighted as anyone that we've got this deal done."
:49:
A wonderful, wonderful story. Tells you all you need to know about modern footballers, football moguls and Queen's Park Rangers FC.
The window should now be closed by the descent of the giant foot that closed the Monty Python credits.
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 18, 2013, 09:47:42 AM
This reminds me of the time we nearly signed the Serbian Grabsdosh Andrun.
' Both the manager and myself joined the Chairman on our knees. We just flicked to kick and played a game of Subbuteo. But I realised the tactics of the manager would not fit my play. He refused to take a shot and one of his men kept falling over or hitting his own players. Then I took a shot and his keeper stopped the ball, the ball hit his own player and rebounded in.
The Manager said he needed to find a few Subbuteo players that didn't keep breaking. I left there and joined QPR because they have electricity. They are very bad but they have somewhere to hang my coat and they pay me millions even if I don't want to play.'
Top class! Winner of the 'Wish I'd thought of that One' award for this week.
EXCLUSIVE: Fulham in £5m swoop for Malanda but Jol faces battle to sign Belgian teen star
By John Edwards
PUBLISHED: 11:14, 18 January 2013 | UPDATED: 11:26, 18 January 2013
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Fulham have met Zulte-Waregem's near-£5million valuation on top transfer target Junior Malanda but still face a battle to sign him this month.
Craven Cottage boss Martin Jol wants the powerful 18-year old to strengthen his midfield and made two bids in quick succession a week ago, as revealed in Sportsmail.
Both were turned down, as the Belgian side held out for the full asking price, which Fulham have now met by offering around £3.4m up front, with the rest to follow in instalments.
Teenage kicks: Midfielder Junior Malanda is Fulham's top transfer target
Powerful: Fulham have bid £5m for Malanda (left)
But Malanda has returned to Belgium, following talks in London, and Waregem are keen to keep him for the rest of the season and only allow him to become a Fulham player in the summer.
Still in the midst of his first full season at senior level, they feel he needs more experience before being pitched into the Barclays Premier League.
Jol wants him now, though, and believes his strength and versatility, as a midfield anchor man who can operate in central defence, can help guard against any danger of being dragged into a relegation battle.
He is continuing to negotiate with Waregem in the hope of convincing them to release the Brussels-born teenager in the next few days.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2264438/Fulham-transfer-latest--5m-Junior-Malanda-bid-launched.html#ixzz2IKL2UhS9 (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2264438/Fulham-transfer-latest--5m-Junior-Malanda-bid-launched.html#ixzz2IKL2UhS9)
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Quote from: Lighthouse on January 18, 2013, 11:53:18 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Fulham in £5m swoop for Malanda but Jol faces battle to sign Belgian teen star
By John Edwards
PUBLISHED: 11:14, 18 January 2013 | UPDATED: 11:26, 18 January 2013
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Fulham have met Zulte-Waregem's near-£5million valuation on top transfer target Junior Malanda but still face a battle to sign him this month.
Craven Cottage boss Martin Jol wants the powerful 18-year old to strengthen his midfield and made two bids in quick succession a week ago, as revealed in Sportsmail.
Both were turned down, as the Belgian side held out for the full asking price, which Fulham have now met by offering around £3.4m up front, with the rest to follow in instalments.
Teenage kicks: Midfielder Junior Malanda is Fulham's top transfer target
Powerful: Fulham have bid £5m for Malanda (left)
But Malanda has returned to Belgium, following talks in London, and Waregem are keen to keep him for the rest of the season and only allow him to become a Fulham player in the summer.
Still in the midst of his first full season at senior level, they feel he needs more experience before being pitched into the Barclays Premier League.
Jol wants him now, though, and believes his strength and versatility, as a midfield anchor man who can operate in central defence, can help guard against any danger of being dragged into a relegation battle.
He is continuing to negotiate with Waregem in the hope of convincing them to release the Brussels-born teenager in the next few days.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2264438/Fulham-transfer-latest--5m-Junior-Malanda-bid-launched.html#ixzz2IKL2UhS9 (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2264438/Fulham-transfer-latest--5m-Junior-Malanda-bid-launched.html#ixzz2IKL2UhS9)
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If true, let's hope we get him in straight away. In the situation we're in there's no point in paying that kind of money on a player that won't be able to play for us this season.
Can't help to get a bit excited about this rumour though.
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 12:44:59 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 18, 2013, 11:53:18 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Fulham in £5m swoop for Malanda but Jol faces battle to sign Belgian teen star
By John Edwards
PUBLISHED: 11:14, 18 January 2013 | UPDATED: 11:26, 18 January 2013
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Fulham have met Zulte-Waregem's near-£5million valuation on top transfer target Junior Malanda but still face a battle to sign him this month.
Craven Cottage boss Martin Jol wants the powerful 18-year old to strengthen his midfield and made two bids in quick succession a week ago, as revealed in Sportsmail.
Both were turned down, as the Belgian side held out for the full asking price, which Fulham have now met by offering around £3.4m up front, with the rest to follow in instalments.
Teenage kicks: Midfielder Junior Malanda is Fulham's top transfer target
Powerful: Fulham have bid £5m for Malanda (left)
But Malanda has returned to Belgium, following talks in London, and Waregem are keen to keep him for the rest of the season and only allow him to become a Fulham player in the summer.
Still in the midst of his first full season at senior level, they feel he needs more experience before being pitched into the Barclays Premier League.
Jol wants him now, though, and believes his strength and versatility, as a midfield anchor man who can operate in central defence, can help guard against any danger of being dragged into a relegation battle.
He is continuing to negotiate with Waregem in the hope of convincing them to release the Brussels-born teenager in the next few days.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2264438/Fulham-transfer-latest--5m-Junior-Malanda-bid-launched.html#ixzz2IKL2UhS9 (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2264438/Fulham-transfer-latest--5m-Junior-Malanda-bid-launched.html#ixzz2IKL2UhS9)
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If true, let's hope we get him in straight away. In the situation we're in there's no point in paying that kind of money on a player that won't be able to play for us this season.
Can't help to get a bit excited about this rumour though.
Have you seen him play?
Well, this Malanda kid sounds like a nice signing. But, if it's true that Jol believes that an 18 yr old with half a season's experience in the Belgian 1st Division is going to right our ship in the Premier League, then I'm truly worried now.
I sincerely hope that this is typical transfer window reporting.
Sandro has now officially been ruled out for the rest of the season. That really lowers the chances of us getting Huddlestone, I think.
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 12:59:19 PM
Have you seen him play?
Unfortunately not. Just like the sound of him, and he would at least add some much-needed strength to our central midfield.
Quote from: atleTheodor on January 18, 2013, 01:39:45 PM
Sandro has now officially been ruled out for the rest of the season. That really lowers the chances of us getting Huddlestone, I think.
Not necessarily. They're keeping hold of Livermore and Holtby may be coming in.
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:51:13 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 12:59:19 PM
Have you seen him play?
Unfortunately not. Just like the sound of him, and he would at least add some much-needed strength to our central midfield.
He's very young though and not much experience. I'd rather we signed someone with more experience.
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 01:55:05 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:51:13 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 12:59:19 PM
Have you seen him play?
Unfortunately not. Just like the sound of him, and he would at least add some much-needed strength to our central midfield.
He's very young though and not much experience. I'd rather we signed someone with more experience.
Sidwell 30, Baird 30, Diarra 31 and Karagounis 35 aren't enough experience for you?
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:51:13 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 12:59:19 PM
Have you seen him play?
Unfortunately not. Just like the sound of him, and he would at least add some much-needed strength to our central midfield.
I have seen Malanda la for Zulte two times this year. He is a good player, but remember this is Belgian football, the level is ok but not great, also remember when your new you look good until people figure your style out, there were signs before Xmas that this had happened. However he is a good prospect but I doubt (and if we sign him. Hope to be proved wrong) that he is ready for the premiership just yet
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:59:58 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 01:55:05 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:51:13 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 12:59:19 PM
Have you seen him play?
Unfortunately not. Just like the sound of him, and he would at least add some much-needed strength to our central midfield.
He's very young though and not much experience. I'd rather we signed someone with more experience.
Sidwell 30, Baird 30, Diarra 31 and Karagounis 35 aren't enough experience for you?
I think he means someone around 25-26 who knows the level but also has the legs and creativity to last 90 minutes.
Not sure we have the money to buy a ready made Prem player. Old or young are the extremes we are having to go for.
Quote from: westcliff white on January 18, 2013, 02:08:06 PM
, also remember when your new you look good until people figure your style out,
I think thats called Kerim Frei Syndrome
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:59:58 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 01:55:05 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:51:13 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 12:59:19 PM
Have you seen him play?
Unfortunately not. Just like the sound of him, and he would at least add some much-needed strength to our central midfield.
He's very young though and not much experience. I'd rather we signed someone with more experience.
Sidwell 30, Baird 30, Diarra 31 and Karagounis 35 aren't enough experience for you?
I believe that the point is that none of those experienced players has proved both fit enough and good enough to be a 90 minute contributor for the majority of the season so far. Obviously injuries can't be helped, but we need consistency. Central midfield has been a revolving door this season.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 18, 2013, 02:10:07 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:59:58 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 01:55:05 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:51:13 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 12:59:19 PM
Have you seen him play?
Unfortunately not. Just like the sound of him, and he would at least add some much-needed strength to our central midfield.
He's very young though and not much experience. I'd rather we signed someone with more experience.
Sidwell 30, Baird 30, Diarra 31 and Karagounis 35 aren't enough experience for you?
I think he means someone around 25-26 who knows the level but also has the legs and creativity to last 90 minutes.
Yeah that would be all good, but how likely is it that a player of that description a) can be afforded? b) wants to join us?
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 02:17:40 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 18, 2013, 02:10:07 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:59:58 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 01:55:05 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:51:13 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 12:59:19 PM
Have you seen him play?
Unfortunately not. Just like the sound of him, and he would at least add some much-needed strength to our central midfield.
He's very young though and not much experience. I'd rather we signed someone with more experience.
Sidwell 30, Baird 30, Diarra 31 and Karagounis 35 aren't enough experience for you?
I think he means someone around 25-26 who knows the level but also has the legs and creativity to last 90 minutes.
Yeah that would be all good, but how likely is it that a player of that description a) can be afforded? b) wants to join us?
Exactly. This is what Jol means when he says he has to get creative.
Everyone likes to mock Redknapp and QPR for spending all this money that they can't afford and predicting that it will lead them to ruin, but then we bellyache when Jol doesn't do the same thing.
left-field idea:
how about a cheeky half season loan bid for Sneijder?
Gives us a great attacking CM for the rest of the season,
Allows the player to 'acclimatise' to the Premier League and prove to potential suitors here that he can play here,
Keeps his value higher by playing, in a shop window, for Inter to offload in the summer
RE: Malanda - he looks a big lad for his age. And remember, Lukaku is only 19 and he's fairing pretty well in the Premiership.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 18, 2013, 02:10:07 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:59:58 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 01:55:05 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:51:13 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 12:59:19 PM
Have you seen him play?
Unfortunately not. Just like the sound of him, and he would at least add some much-needed strength to our central midfield.
He's very young though and not much experience. I'd rather we signed someone with more experience.
Sidwell 30, Baird 30, Diarra 31 and Karagounis 35 aren't enough experience for you?
I think he means someone around 25-26 who knows the level but also has the legs and creativity to last 90 minutes.
You read my mind.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 18, 2013, 02:15:08 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:59:58 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 01:55:05 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:51:13 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 12:59:19 PM
Have you seen him play?
Unfortunately not. Just like the sound of him, and he would at least add some much-needed strength to our central midfield.
He's very young though and not much experience. I'd rather we signed someone with more experience.
Sidwell 30, Baird 30, Diarra 31 and Karagounis 35 aren't enough experience for you?
I believe that the point is that none of those experienced players has proved both fit enough and good enough to be a 90 minute contributor for the majority of the season so far. Obviously injuries can't be helped, but we need consistency. Central midfield has been a revolving door this season.
Diarra and Kara would've been a great pairing. Shame.
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 02:17:40 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 18, 2013, 02:10:07 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:59:58 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 01:55:05 PM
Quote from: twang on January 18, 2013, 01:51:13 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 12:59:19 PM
Have you seen him play?
Unfortunately not. Just like the sound of him, and he would at least add some much-needed strength to our central midfield.
He's very young though and not much experience. I'd rather we signed someone with more experience.
Sidwell 30, Baird 30, Diarra 31 and Karagounis 35 aren't enough experience for you?
I think he means someone around 25-26 who knows the level but also has the legs and creativity to last 90 minutes.
Yeah that would be all good, but how likely is it that a player of that description a) can be afforded? b) wants to join us?
Maybe. That remains to be seen. Not necessarily based in the Premiership. An 18 year old with only minimal experience and playing in a poor league is a huge risk.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 18, 2013, 02:11:59 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on January 18, 2013, 02:08:06 PM
, also remember when your new you look good until people figure your style out,
I think thats called Kerim Frei Syndrome
Or Alexander Kacaniklic syndrome.
Forren has joined Southampton, just confirmed by their new manager famous only for fouling Michael Owen
Not that I've seen anything written on the topic, but wouldn't Stuart Holden pretty much perfectly fit with what Jol has stated as the type player that we have to look for?
Very good central midfielder. Proven with Bolton at this level. Undervalued on the open market because of his injuries. He's not a sick note, but has just had some bad luck. Healthy again, but still in need of fitness.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 18, 2013, 03:27:45 PM
Not that I've seen anything written on the topic, but wouldn't Stuart Holden pretty much perfectly fit with what Jol has stated as the type player that we have to look for?
Very good central midfielder. Proven with Bolton at this level. Undervalued on the open market because of his injuries. He's not a sick note, but has just had some bad luck. Healthy again, but still in need of fitness.
Ive liked holden for awhile, however hes just getting back to fitness, plus the support hes recieved from his club and fans through injury has just been fantastic, i think hes the kind of man who would remember their support and not move so quickly.
Shame about two broken legs, both were terrible tackles.
Holden would be good. Though fitness and injuries for a long time, puts me off. He would be cheap though.
So, Stockdale has gone to Hull on loan, does this mean Stekelenburg is finally going to sign?
I hope so otherwise that is a poor deal loaning out Stockdale
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 18, 2013, 04:17:15 PM
I hope so otherwise that is a poor deal loaning out Stockdale
Well is Etheridge back to full health? They seemed to be content with that earlier.
Quote from: Walsh on January 18, 2013, 04:04:28 PM
So, Stockdale has gone to Hull on loan, does this mean Stekelenburg is finally going to sign?
Don't get me wrong. I'd love for us to have either Butland or Stekelenburg, but why would either come? Both are leaving their clubs for basically the same reason ..... first team football. Butland wants a higher level and Stekelenburg is tired of sitting the bench already. This is something we apparently can't give either of them until next season....unless we are moving MS in this window. I find that to be doubtful.
Jol seemed happy to have Etheridge on the bench preivously when Stockdale went out on loan, so I don't see why he wouldnt be content again. As much as I'd love to see Stekelenburg join, I wouldnt have thought Stockdale going back on loan would mean we are signing him..
Quote from: FulhamMic on January 18, 2013, 02:31:56 PM
RE: Malanda - he looks a big lad for his age. And remember, Lukaku is only 19 and he's fairing pretty well in the Premiership.
Your right he is a big lad, however the Difference between lakaku and Malanda playing wise is lakaku played in the Belgian premier league from when he was around 16 and had two years or so of that and European football before coming to Chelsea. Malanda has played very little football in any league, there is also n expectations on Zulte unlike lakaku had at anderlecht. Zulte were one of the favourites for relegation this season, so they are the shock team in Belgian football. Because of how the league is structured here they will make the end of season playoffs, they could be terrible from now to seasoned and finish bottom but they would still be in the, it's a strange league set up.
Holden is talented but I don't see why Bolton would sell low on him right when he's finally getting back to match action after they've stuck with him for this long.
The only thing I could find on that lad Malanda was this video, scores a decent header. Doesn't really determine much but shows signs of being good in the air and that's something we could improve on.
Zulte-Waregem v Genk 3-2 | Belgium Pro League | 16-12-2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwH6yzJzz_8#ws)
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 18, 2013, 04:48:06 PM
Quote from: Walsh on January 18, 2013, 04:04:28 PM
So, Stockdale has gone to Hull on loan, does this mean Stekelenburg is finally going to sign?
Don't get me wrong. I'd love for us to have either Butland or Stekelenburg, but why would either come? Both are leaving their clubs for basically the same reason ..... first team football. Butland wants a higher level and Stekelenburg is tired of sitting the bench already. This is something we apparently can't give either of them until next season....unless we are moving MS in this window. I find that to be doubtful.
What makes you say that? I don't see why we can't drop Schwarzer.
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 06:28:30 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 18, 2013, 04:48:06 PM
Quote from: Walsh on January 18, 2013, 04:04:28 PM
So, Stockdale has gone to Hull on loan, does this mean Stekelenburg is finally going to sign?
Don't get me wrong. I'd love for us to have either Butland or Stekelenburg, but why would either come? Both are leaving their clubs for basically the same reason ..... first team football. Butland wants a higher level and Stekelenburg is tired of sitting the bench already. This is something we apparently can't give either of them until next season....unless we are moving MS in this window. I find that to be doubtful.
What makes you say that? I don't see why we can't drop Schwarzer.
I've not seen anything that would lead me to believe that we would drop him. Even when he's played poorly we've not shown a willingness to do so when Stockdale was around. Didn't even give Stockdale the cup games that he was around for.
Maybe we would drop him. I can't say that I know either way. We just don't seem inclined to when he's healthy.
Quote from: jmh on January 18, 2013, 05:08:24 PM
Holden is talented but I don't see why Bolton would sell low on him right when he's finally getting back to match action after they've stuck with him for this long.
Was just a thought. You all are probably correct in the he likely wouldn't leave, feeling loyalty for the support they've shown him, and they likely wouldn't want to part with their investment.
If the numbers were right though... I was just pointing out that he's someone who ticks all the boxes for players we should be looking for. His value is low because he's a bit risky at the moment. He's more than proven he's good enough at this level. He's a good character for the lockerroom.
Just saying that it'd be worth the asking to see if he were available. If he shows himself to be healthy, he'll have admirers in the PL this summer w/o a doubt.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 18, 2013, 06:34:18 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 06:28:30 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 18, 2013, 04:48:06 PM
Quote from: Walsh on January 18, 2013, 04:04:28 PM
So, Stockdale has gone to Hull on loan, does this mean Stekelenburg is finally going to sign?
Don't get me wrong. I'd love for us to have either Butland or Stekelenburg, but why would either come? Both are leaving their clubs for basically the same reason ..... first team football. Butland wants a higher level and Stekelenburg is tired of sitting the bench already. This is something we apparently can't give either of them until next season....unless we are moving MS in this window. I find that to be doubtful.
What makes you say that? I don't see why we can't drop Schwarzer.
I've not seen anything that would lead me to believe that we would drop him. Even when he's played poorly we've not shown a willingness to do so when Stockdale was around. Didn't even give Stockdale the cup games that he was around for.
Maybe we would drop him. I can't say that I know either way. We just don't seem inclined to when he's healthy.
Because Jol doesn't rate Stockdale perhaps. Stekelenburg is unquestionably the better keeper. Butland I've not seen much of so I couldn't comment. I think Jol will be well aware that Schwarzer is in his final season and that he's in decline.
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 06:43:45 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 18, 2013, 06:34:18 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 18, 2013, 06:28:30 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 18, 2013, 04:48:06 PM
Quote from: Walsh on January 18, 2013, 04:04:28 PM
So, Stockdale has gone to Hull on loan, does this mean Stekelenburg is finally going to sign?
Don't get me wrong. I'd love for us to have either Butland or Stekelenburg, but why would either come? Both are leaving their clubs for basically the same reason ..... first team football. Butland wants a higher level and Stekelenburg is tired of sitting the bench already. This is something we apparently can't give either of them until next season....unless we are moving MS in this window. I find that to be doubtful.
What makes you say that? I don't see why we can't drop Schwarzer.
I've not seen anything that would lead me to believe that we would drop him. Even when he's played poorly we've not shown a willingness to do so when Stockdale was around. Didn't even give Stockdale the cup games that he was around for.
Maybe we would drop him. I can't say that I know either way. We just don't seem inclined to when he's healthy.
Because Jol doesn't rate Stockdale perhaps. Stekelenburg is unquestionably the better keeper. Butland I've not seen much of so I couldn't comment. I think Jol will be well aware that Schwarzer is in his final season and that he's in decline.
Perhaps he doesn't rate Stockdale. Perhaps he does. I don't know. None of us does really. Even if Jol says something about the situation in public, we still do not know b/c he's so full of it when speaking about such things. Like I said, I've not seen any indication that he'd drop MS based upon form.
I hope that we get one of the two keepers. Would be nice to have a long term starter in that position sewn up before summer. It would give me one less position to stress out over until Jol has to sign David Seaman on a free on the last day of the window.
Polish sports TV presenter and all around babe Agata Lee has tweeted that we have all but signed Stek, for what its worth
All over Twitter now Stekelenburg is agreed...
Quote from: supersimmo123 on January 18, 2013, 06:56:49 PM
All over Twitter now Stekelenburg is agreed...
are we happy about this. a good goalkeeper... better than schwarzer no?
Skekelenburg is a class GK, Man U wanted him when they went for De Gea but was more expensive...
Its a great signing if it happens. Schwarz on the way out and Stockdale is decent but he's not as good as Stek
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 18, 2013, 07:04:19 PM
Its a great signing if it happens. Schwarz on the way out and Stockdale is decent but he's not as good as Stek
if we do indeed get Stekelenburg... Jol can sure bring in some high profile players. Berbatov and Stek are really good signings. One good thing he brings to the table for Fulham.
Quote from: horse1031 on January 18, 2013, 07:01:48 PM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on January 18, 2013, 06:56:49 PM
All over Twitter now Stekelenburg is agreed...
are we happy about this. a good goalkeeper... better than schwarzer no?
Not happy no...delighted, ecstatic!
Provided this does actually happen of course. I'll be happy when I see him playing for us.
lets not get ahead of ourselves, he hasnt signed yet. Even if he does (i agree, would be a top top signing), GK couldve easily waited til the summer, understandable Jol decided to move on stek now seen as hes available but CM is still a position we need players in. Along with a real poacher if Berbatov is adamant hes not going to shoot.
Huddlestone/M'vila/Bent, 2 of those and Stekelenburg and this wouldve been an outstanding window, even 1 of those (if its a mid) will be an extremely good window in my opinion. 078.gif
ToodlesMcToot wrote;
I hope that we get one of the two keepers. Would be nice to have a long term starter in that position sewn up before summer. It would give me one less position to stress out over until Jol has to sign David Seaman on a free on the last day of the window.
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I'd rather have the two guys that lobbed Seaman from 45 yards. :dead horse:
Quote from: horse1031 on January 18, 2013, 07:01:48 PM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on January 18, 2013, 06:56:49 PM
All over Twitter now Stekelenburg is agreed...
are we happy about this. a good goalkeeper... better than schwarzer no?
Arguably better, but definitely ten years younger.
Quote from: jmh on January 18, 2013, 07:20:47 PM
Quote from: horse1031 on January 18, 2013, 07:01:48 PM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on January 18, 2013, 06:56:49 PM
All over Twitter now Stekelenburg is agreed...
are we happy about this. a good goalkeeper... better than schwarzer no?
Arguably better, but definitely ten years younger.
Arguably? Come on now - this is Stekelenburg we're talking about.
Quote from: EJL on January 18, 2013, 07:23:47 PM
Quote from: jmh on January 18, 2013, 07:20:47 PM
Quote from: horse1031 on January 18, 2013, 07:01:48 PM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on January 18, 2013, 06:56:49 PM
All over Twitter now Stekelenburg is agreed...
are we happy about this. a good goalkeeper... better than schwarzer no?
Arguably better, but definitely ten years younger.
Arguably? Come on now - this is Stekelenburg we're talking about.
Sorry, what I wrote was poorly worded. I just meant to say that, whether you think he's better or not, he's definitely a lot younger. I happen to also think he's better, you don't get 50+ caps for Holland by accident.
Quote from: supersimmo123 on January 18, 2013, 06:56:49 PM
All over Twitter now Stekelenburg is agreed...
Are any of them credible?
Quote from: EJL on January 18, 2013, 07:23:47 PM
Quote from: jmh on January 18, 2013, 07:20:47 PM
Quote from: horse1031 on January 18, 2013, 07:01:48 PM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on January 18, 2013, 06:56:49 PM
All over Twitter now Stekelenburg is agreed...
are we happy about this. a good goalkeeper... better than schwarzer no?
Arguably better, but definitely ten years younger.
Arguably? Come on now - this is Stekelenburg we're talking about.
Quote from: EJL on January 18, 2013, 07:23:47 PM
Quote from: jmh on January 18, 2013, 07:20:47 PM
Quote from: horse1031 on January 18, 2013, 07:01:48 PM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on January 18, 2013, 06:56:49 PM
All over Twitter now Stekelenburg is agreed...
are we happy about this. a good goalkeeper... better than schwarzer no?
Arguably better, but definitely ten years younger.
Arguably? Come on now - this is Stekelenburg we're talking about.
Quote from: horse1031 on January 18, 2013, 07:01:48 PM
Quote from: supersimmo123 on January 18, 2013, 06:56:49 PM
All over Twitter now Stekelenburg is agreed...
are we happy about this. a good goalkeeper... better than schwarzer no?
In his first two seasons, MS for me, was the best Keeper I`ve seen at Fulham, absolutely faultless and inspired total confidence in his defence, but is definitely showing signs of decline. Steklenburg would be an amazing signing.
Celtic reject 5m Norwich bid for Gary Hooper.
Best to just wait for @fulhamfc to confirm, no?
I'm certainly happy if this is truly a done deal.
Still waiting to hear about that central midfield cover we're so desperately in need of, IMO of course.
Can't entirely dismiss Stekelenburg confirmation now given Stockdale's back on loan at Hull again. Till end of season
With Stockdale gone for the rest of the season surely Jol has something lined up as Schwarzer , Etheridge & Somogyi would be a tad risky
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 18, 2013, 08:41:27 PM
With Stockdale gone for the rest of the season surely Jol has something lined up as Schwarzer , Etheridge & Somogyi would be a tad risky
We can recall him if required.
If Stekelenburg is agreed I will be so pleased. Super quality!
What credible linkes have we actually had with Stekelenburg. He's an absolutely quality keeper and i don't expect we'll sign him.
Quote from: zander on January 18, 2013, 07:46:28 PM
Celtic reject 5m Norwich bid for Gary Hooper.
Derisory bid
Llorente is set to join Juventus on a free this summer
AC Milan and Real Madrid have reportedly agreed to terms over Kakas return to the San Siro
An update on Steklenberg from goal.com
Fulham want Roma's Stekelenburg, reveals agent
The Cottagers' manager Martin Jol is a long-term admirer of the Netherlands goalkeeper who has lost his place at the Giallorossi, and could tie up a deal for the end of January.
Maarten Stekelenburg's agent has revealed Fulham are one of several clubs interested in signing the goalkeeper from Roma.
The Netherlands international, 30, is out of favour with the Italian side and is thought to be available for a cut-price fee of around £4 million. Stekelenburg played under Jol at Ajax and the Fulham boss is confident of completing a deal after allowing David Stockdale to join Hull.
But his agent Rob Jansen revealed that there are other clubs interested in signing the 6ft 6in shot stopper, with Arsenal and Barcelona both linked.
"We are working on some things," he told Goal.com. "It's true Martin Jol knows him well but there are more situations which we are dealing with at the moment.
"There are more options that could be a possibility but we are moving step by step. It could be by the end of January and otherwise we will pick it up later on."
Stekelenburg has spent most of the season on the bench after losing his place to Mauro Goicoechea. And Jansen admitted his lack of action means he is growing frustrated with boss Zdenak Zeman.
"It's a serious problem of course between him and the coach," he said.
"We are dealing with the situation with Roma in a very transparent and correct way. He's not made any final decision about leaving or whether he will stay there.
"We are looking at the market and if we have to act then we know what to do. The Premier League is one of the best competitions in the world so for every player wants to experience that."
Stoke have made a bid in the $3 million range for FC Dallas winger Brek Shea.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 19, 2013, 01:20:43 PM
Stoke have made a bid in the $3 million range for FC Dallas winger Brek Shea.
He's 6'3/4 as well, isn't he?
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Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 19, 2013, 01:20:43 PM
Stoke have made a bid in the $3 million range for FC Dallas winger Brek Shea.
He's 6'3/4 as well, isn't he?
Yeah. He's a big physical kid. Not the finished product yet, but he's got the potential to succeed in the PL
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Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 19, 2013, 01:20:43 PM
Stoke have made a bid in the $3 million range for FC Dallas winger Brek Shea.
He's 6'3/4 as well, isn't he?
Yeah. He's a big physical kid. Not the finished product yet, but he's got the potential to succeed in the PL
Stoke sort of player, big man they can pump the ball to in the box.
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Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 19, 2013, 01:20:43 PM
Stoke have made a bid in the $3 million range for FC Dallas winger Brek Shea.
He's 6'3/4 as well, isn't he?
Yeah. He's a big physical kid. Not the finished product yet, but he's got the potential to succeed in the PL
Stoke sort of player, big man they can pump the ball to in the box.
He's really a left winger though. More likely to be the one throwing it in the box.
I don't think Stoke would be a very good fit for him, hope it doesn't get accepted. He is a pretty skilled big guy, but needs the edges polished, not sharpened like they do it at Stoke...
Shea is tall but I don't think he plays "big". He's not a bruiser as such. He is a decent winger but like almost all American players, he'll have to relearn the game.
Quote from: YankeeJim on January 19, 2013, 06:07:05 PM
Shea is tall but I don't think he plays "big". He's not a bruiser as such. He is a decent winger but like almost all American players, he'll have to relearn the game.
Is he a bit like Samaras? So, a tall guy but maybe not as physical as he should be for his size?
Can we close this thread as we aren't going to do sod all.
Quote from: MJG on January 19, 2013, 06:22:17 PM
Can we close this thread as we aren't going to do sod all.
Yes it is getting a little depressing...
Quote from: MJG on January 19, 2013, 06:22:17 PM
Can we close this thread as we aren't going to do sod all.
Not just Fulham related, though. But yeah, we're going to do sweet nothing.
just change the topic title to 'NFR...'
barcelona have enquired about steklenburg as valdes not signing a new deal. they want to sell valdes now or in the summer and have stek replace him
Quote from: EJL on January 19, 2013, 06:17:35 PM
Quote from: YankeeJim on January 19, 2013, 06:07:05 PM
Shea is tall but I don't think he plays "big". He's not a bruiser as such. He is a decent winger but like almost all American players, he'll have to relearn the game.
Is he a bit like Samaras? So, a tall guy but maybe not as physical as he should be for his size?
Samaras is a pretty flattering comparison, but I think your analysis is right. Tall and stringy with a mess of a haircut. Decent ball skills, but his crossing accuracy last year was actually quite poor.
While I thought Geoff Cameron was a steal for Stoke at the price they paid MLS, I'm not sure about Shea. He hasn't lived up to his potential yet.
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Shea is tall but I don't think he plays "big". He's not a bruiser as such. He is a decent winger but like almost all American players, he'll have to relearn the game.
Is he a bit like Samaras? So, a tall guy but maybe not as physical as he should be for his size?
Samaras is a pretty flattering comparison, but I think your analysis is right. Tall and stringy with a mess of a haircut. Decent ball skills, but his crossing accuracy last year was actually quite poor.
While I thought Geoff Cameron was a steal for Stoke at the price they paid MLS, I'm not sure about Shea. He hasn't lived up to his potential yet.
Ah, well it'll be interesting to see how he adapts.
Still 11 days to go. The bulk of the transfers always take place in the last 48 hours.
Transfers thus far (Telegraph) (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/2432939/Premier-League-Transfer-Talk-Club-by-club-Football-Transfers-Football-Rumours-.html)
Arsenal:
INS: None
OUTS: Marouane Chamakh (West Ham, loan), Johan Djourou (Hannover, loan)
Aston Villa:
INS: None
OUTS: None
Chelsea:
INS: Demba Ba (Newcastle United, £7m)
OUTS: Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool, £12m)
Everton:
INS: None
OUTS: Ross Barkley (Leeds, loan)
Fulham:
INS: Chris David (Twente, undisclosed)
OUTS: Stephen Kelly (Reading, undisclosed)
Liverpool:
INS: Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea, £12m)
OUTS: Joe Cole (West Ham United, free), Adam Morgan (Rotherham, loan), Nuri Sahin (Borussia Dortmund, loan terminated)
Manchester City:
INS: None
OUTS: Alex Nimely (Crystal Palace, loan)
Manchester United:
INS: None
OUTS: Angelo Henriquez (Wigan Athletic, loan), Bebe (Rio Ave, loan), Joshua King (Blackburn Rovers, undisclosed), Robbie Brady (Hull City, £2m), Scott Wootton (Peterborough, loan), Davide Petrucci (Peterborough, loan)
Newcastle United:
INS: Mathieu Debuchy (Lille, £5m)
OUTS: Demba Ba (Chelsea, £7m)
Norwich City:
INS: None
OUTS: Elliott Ward (Nottingham Forest, loan)
Queens Park Rangers:
NS: Loic Remy (Marseille, undisclosed), Tal Ben Haim (unattached)
OUTS: Tom Hitchcock (Bristol Rovers, loan) , Kieron Dyer (released)
Reading:
INS: Daniel Carrico (Sporting Lisbon, £600,000), Hope Akpan (Crawley, undisclosed), Stephen Kelly (Fulham, undisclosed)
OUTS: Dominic Ugwu (Colchester, loan)
Southampton:
INS: None
OUTS: Sam Hoskins (Stevenage, loan)
Stoke City:
INS: None
OUTS: Maurice Edu (Bursaspor, loan), Danny Higginbotham (Sheffield United, loan), Michael Tonge (Leeds United, undisclosed fee)
Sunderland:
INS: Alfred N'Diaye (Bursaspor, £3m), Kader Mangane (Al-Hilal, loan)
OUTS: David Meyler (Hull, undisclosed)
Swansea City:
INS: Roland Lamah (Osasuna, loan)
OUTS: None
Tottenham Hotspur:
INS: Ezekiel Fryers (Standard Liege, £3m), Lewis Holtby (Schalke, pre-contract agreement)
OUTS: Carlo Cudicini (LA Galaxy, free)
West Bromwich Albion:
INS: None
OUTS: Chris Wood (Leicester. £1.5m), Gonzalo Jara (Nottingham Forest, loan), Sam mantom (Walsall, undisclosed)
West Ham United:
INS: Joe Cole (Liverpool, free), Marouane Chamakh (Arsenal, loan), Sean Maguire (Waterford, no fee), Wellington Paulista (Cruzeiro, loan).
OUTS: None
Wigan Athletic:
INS: Roger Espinoza (Sporting Kansas City, free), Angelo Henriquez (Manchester United, loan)
OUTS: None
As you can see above not many teams have been active yet, it all happens at the end of the window, let's hope someone comes in & grabs us points like Pogrebnyak did for us
Really the only substantial transfers have been Ba, Sturridge & Remy. So there has not been a lot of business done by anyone.
I dont give a crap about what other teams do. We have had 4 months to look for and line up the 2 CM's we needed.
It should have been done and dusted in the first week in Jan and we could move on. Pay whats required and get it sorted.
Or maybe Jol's agent does not have any CM's on his books, hence no signings.
forren at southampton
today's people saying we are keen on whu's diame and are set to step up our interest in him this week by making offer
Quote from: spikey norman on January 20, 2013, 12:59:25 PM
forren at southampton
today's people saying we are keen on whu's diame and are set to step up our interest in him this week by making offer
I'm not sure what the status of "interest" is if we have yet to make an offer.
diame would be a great signing but I cannot see them selling to us and why would he want to move lower in the division?
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 20, 2013, 01:05:14 PM
diame would be a great signing but I cannot see them selling to us and why would he want to move lower in the division?
I am pretty sure he has better options (Arsenal for example) he would never join us.
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Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 20, 2013, 01:05:14 PM
diame would be a great signing but I cannot see them selling to us and why would he want to move lower in the division?
I am pretty sure he has better options (Arsenal for example) he would never join us.
It looks like no one will be joining us, we are not even linked with M'Villa any more.
It is going to be a long second half to the season.
Ramsey on loan?
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8417319/Wales-coach-John-Hartson-thinks-Aaron-Ramsey-should-be-looking-to-leave-Arsenal-on-loan (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8417319/Wales-coach-John-Hartson-thinks-Aaron-Ramsey-should-be-looking-to-leave-Arsenal-on-loan)
Just seen a link with papiss cissé of newcastle
Let's just wait till Jan 31st the paper talk is complete rubbish they really do come up with some desperate links
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Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 20, 2013, 01:05:14 PM
diame would be a great signing but I cannot see them selling to us and why would he want to move lower in the division?
I am pretty sure he has better options (Arsenal for example) he would never join us.
It looks like no one will be joining us, we are not even linked with M'Villa any more.
It is going to be a long second half to the season.
I'm sure Stekelenburg will be on his way in and I personally think we will get Boateng... I don't know about anything else, hopefully Okore.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 20, 2013, 01:30:47 PM
Ramsey on loan?
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8417319/Wales-coach-John-Hartson-thinks-Aaron-Ramsey-should-be-looking-to-leave-Arsenal-on-loan (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8417319/Wales-coach-John-Hartson-thinks-Aaron-Ramsey-should-be-looking-to-leave-Arsenal-on-loan)
We don't suit him, he wouldn't join anyway. Don't even think he'd leave having signed a new contract recently and Arsenal are desperately thin at the moment.
Quote from: cookie123 on January 20, 2013, 04:35:37 PM
Just seen a link with papiss cissé of newcastle
From a parody twitter account?
Jol will sign players we are not even linked with, we are very secret with our transfers
we dont need boatang we need someone who can pass, ramsay would be good but doubtful. diame has a release clause of just 3.5 million but agree he may have arsenal to choose form
Quote from: westcliff white on January 20, 2013, 08:41:38 PM
we dont need boatang we need someone who can pass, ramsay would be good but doubtful. diame has a release clause of just 3.5 million but agree he may have arsenal to choose form
Boateng can pass but his main strength will be that he can protect the back, win the ball and move it forward to Ruiz and Berbatov.
we need in my opinion some one whose main strength is passing, ala murphy
Quote from: westcliff white on January 20, 2013, 08:41:38 PM
we dont need boatang we need someone who can pass, ramsay would be good but doubtful. diame has a release clause of just 3.5 million but agree he may have arsenal to choose form
I didn't see the match but there is a quote on the BBC web site:
QuoteAnd he had more reason to be displeased when skipper Asamoah Gyan dragged a shot horribly wide having been played clean through by an excellent pass from Derek Boateng.
i have not seen it either but one pass doesnt make a passer. sidwell has played one or to good ones this season but he is no danny murphy
hopefully if we do sign him then he can do both but from what i have seen in the past and read, he is a defensive minded player
Quote from: westcliff white on January 20, 2013, 09:35:04 PM
i have not seen it either but one pass doesnt make a passer. sidwell has played one or to good ones this season but he is no danny murphy
hopefully if we do sign him then he can do both but from what i have seen in the past and read, he is a defensive minded player
Not sure we need another Murphy as we have Ruiz, but we need someone with a better passing ability than Sidwell or Baird.
Quote from: westcliff white on January 20, 2013, 09:35:04 PM
i have not seen it either but one pass doesnt make a passer. sidwell has played one or to good ones this season but he is no danny murphy
hopefully if we do sign him then he can do both but from what i have seen in the past and read, he is a defensive minded player
We did see him in the Europa League matches in which he made a number of good passes. Ideally, of course, we would like two central midfielders and the other could be even more creative.
Quote from: westcliff white on January 20, 2013, 09:35:04 PM
i have not seen it either but one pass doesnt make a passer. sidwell has played one or to good ones this season but he is no danny murphy
hopefully if we do sign him then he can do both but from what i have seen in the past and read, he is a defensive minded player
Not actually. His game vision and passing are remarkable. He can split a different range good passes ahead.
Also he is in decent form.
Arsenal have joined Fulham with an enquiry for Victor Wanyama, the 21 year old CM.
Fulham are also looking to tie up a £500,000 deal for Vasilis Torosidis from Olympiakos, a 27 year old RB.
no way will we get wanyama. too many big clubs sniffing round him
Quote from: grandad on January 20, 2013, 09:02:35 AM
Really the only substantial transfers have been Ba, Sturridge & Remy. So there has not been a lot of business done by anyone.
West Ham signing Cole was huge for them, wish we could have got our hands on him.
Quote from: filham on January 21, 2013, 10:01:57 AM
Quote from: grandad on January 20, 2013, 09:02:35 AM
Really the only substantial transfers have been Ba, Sturridge & Remy. So there has not been a lot of business done by anyone.
West Ham signing Cole was huge for them, wish we could have got our hands on him.
Yeah nothing better than an old, overpaid, injury-prone player on our books.
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Quote from: filham on January 21, 2013, 10:01:57 AM
Quote from: grandad on January 20, 2013, 09:02:35 AM
Really the only substantial transfers have been Ba, Sturridge & Remy. So there has not been a lot of business done by anyone.
West Ham signing Cole was huge for them, wish we could have got our hands on him.
Yeah nothing better than an old, overpaid, injury-prone player on our books.
He would fit right in!
To be fair to Cole, he has come in, lit up the fans and scored/assisted in goals instantly. I think the poster was asking for a player to come in and do the same. Intelligent really.
Oh we are waiting..... Just give us some news... Still no signing then...
some reports in Holland suggest that Steklenberg may wait till the summer to move in the hope that Barca firm up an alleged interest in him. Barca will look to sell valdes now on in the summer and may want Stek as a replacement.
If we are interested and it seems we are then should we force the issue and say now or never? dont think this is what we tend to do.
I heard that Iniesta and Xavi both asked for Reina. But then Liverpool could be in for Stekelenburg...
Also, why would we want Torisidis if theres a chance of signing Sacha..? Is the link a hint to the fact that Koln want him back?
Boetang looked quite useful for Ghana - a sort of footballing version of Dickson Etuhu.
Defensively the one who took the eye was the right-back. Looked kind of familiar. Now where have I seen him before?
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 21, 2013, 12:52:45 PM
I heard that Iniesta and Xavi both asked for Reina. But then Liverpool could be in for Stekelenburg...
Also, why would we want Torisidis if theres a chance of signing Sacha..? Is the link a hint to the fact that Koln want him back?
he can play anywhere on the right and in central mid, so hes quite versatile and quite a good little player from what I have heard. In regards to Sacha, Im confident enough that he will sign a full contract .
Hope you're right about Sacha. He's been one of the few bright spots in a pretty dull season so far.
However, us going after another Greek who's primary position is RB (I understand he's more versatile than that), doesn't give me the best of feelings about keeping the German.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 21, 2013, 02:01:53 PM
Hope you're right about Sacha. He's been one of the few bright spots in a pretty dull season so far.
However, us going after another Greek who's primary position is RB (I understand he's more versatile than that), doesn't give me the best of feelings about keeping the German.
Im sure he can play right mid equally as playing rb so maybe we are bringing him in for that? His Wikipedia (not that credible) ha says that he is known for making dynamic runs with a good crossing and shooting ability. Maybe thats what we have lacked a bit in midfield. Just saying!
is Phillipe Coutinho a target? anything trending on him?
Quote from: horse1031 on January 21, 2013, 02:54:12 PM
is Phillipe Coutinho a target? anything trending on him?
Yeah, for Liverpool!
Quote from: horse1031 on January 21, 2013, 02:54:12 PM
is Phillipe Coutinho a target? anything trending on him?
looks liverpool bound
Lyon are claiming Premier League interest for Michel Bastos. We were linked with him in the summer; could we be back in for him now?
Erik Nevland wants sensational return to Fulham https://twitter.com/micpringle/status/293345369792860160
(the guy is pure class; through and through)
Quote from: FulhamMic on January 21, 2013, 03:44:55 PM
Erik Nevland wants sensational return to Fulham https://twitter.com/micpringle/status/293345369792860160
(the guy is pure class; through and through)
Erik is welcome at Fulham anytime. He can finish...
Berbatov can finish too, as can Petric, the problem is that nobody is getting the ball to our strikers in dangerous positions.
Quote from: jmh on January 21, 2013, 04:04:39 PM
Berbatov can finish too, as can Petric, the problem is that nobody is getting the ball to our strikers in dangerous positions.
Give it to the Greek then, he will shoot from anywhere.
or the fact we dont have any strikers who play in the box?
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 21, 2013, 02:01:53 PM
Hope you're right about Sacha. He's been one of the few bright spots in a pretty dull season so far.
However, us going after another Greek who's primary position is RB (I understand he's more versatile than that), doesn't give me the best of feelings about keeping the German.
Surely the Greek is a replacement for Kelly, who transferred to Reading.
Cologne were relegated last season and very happy to unload Sascha Riether/his wages - I don't think they want him back!
Fulham are interested in signing Blackpool midfielder Ludovic Sylvestre, reports Sky Sports.
Quote from: Apprentice to the Maestro on January 21, 2013, 06:02:26 PM
Fulham are interested in signing Blackpool midfielder Ludovic Sylvestre, reports Sky Sports.
I saw this and was distinctly underwhelmed
Sylvestre is decent but would've liked someone better
Decent is what we have, we need good but preferably good to outstanding
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Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 21, 2013, 02:01:53 PM
Hope you're right about Sacha. He's been one of the few bright spots in a pretty dull season so far.
However, us going after another Greek who's primary position is RB (I understand he's more versatile than that), doesn't give me the best of feelings about keeping the German.
Surely the Greek is a replacement for Kelly, who transferred to Reading.
Cologne were relegated last season and very happy to unload Sascha Riether/his wages - I don't think they want him back!
Torosidis can also play LB and CM, so he's basically an upgrade on Chris Baird.Great buy if it happens, especially for that little.
Yes decent is what we have but not in sylvestres role. He's more of a playmaker, and we don't have any of them
Hopefully your right Paul, but I Worry if we are only able to attract decent type players. When you have a player with the skills of Petrie and beer atop you need to supply them and sometimes decent is not what they need.
I give up on all this, whoever we sign ....if anyone will be of average quality nothing special and most people would of never heard if them and would struggle to get into the Wigan reserves.
I watched Sylvestre both time against us he is a good player, I do agree we should be looking to do better, seems like paper talk, lazy journo as we played them last week
Quote from: westcliff white on January 21, 2013, 06:31:19 PM
Hopefully your right Paul, but I Worry if we are only able to attract decent type players. When you have a player with the skills of Petrie and beer atop you need to supply them and sometimes decent is not what they need.
totally agree. I do think Sylvestre is an improvement on current mids but that is saying nothing at all. Wouldve liked to have seen us go for M'Vila or even more so, Moussa Sissoko whos a lot cheaper :scarf:
I'd take a punt on Chris Robshaw from Harlequins, a natural leader & motivator. Play him at CB & send him forward for set pieces.
why cant we get Arshavin?
because he is past it and looking for 130k a week
What we NEED is someone who can contribute AND stay off the trainer's table. Which means we need to graft Hugo's legs onto Diarra.
Another Fullback linked. This time it is Bulthuis from FC Utrecht although he does say at the end he wants to stay loyal to Utrecht so probably a non-starter. Anyway here's the link:
http://www.utregfanatic.nl/index.php/fulham-en-stoke-city-hebben-interesse-in-bulthuis/ (http://www.utregfanatic.nl/index.php/fulham-en-stoke-city-hebben-interesse-in-bulthuis/)
Heres the SSN story on Sylvestre
Transfer news: Fulham and Crystal Palace want Blackpool's Ludovic Sylvestre
By Pete O'Rourke
Sky Sports understands Fulham are eyeing a move for Blackpool midfielder Ludovic Sylvestre.
Craven Cottage boss Martin Jol is keen to bolster his midfield options and Sylvestre has emerged on his radar.
Sylvestre impressed Jol during Fulham's FA Cup clashes with Blackpool, with the midfielder scoring in last week's replay at Bloomfield Road.
Championship promotion hopefuls Crystal Palace are also keen on Sylvestre.
Palace boss Ian Holloway is a big fan of Slyvestre, having signed him while he was in charge of Blackpool, and he would love to be reunited with the player at Selhurst Park to boost his side's promotion bid.
Sylvestre is in the final six months of his contract at Blackpool and his suitors know they could land the former Barcelona man for a cut-price fee
My reservation would be that he turns 29 in february so he's not exactly on the younger side and despite joining Blackpool when they were promoted he only played 8 times that year.
FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, CAN WE SIGN A BLOODY MIDFIELDER?!
Sneijder to Galatasaray is official
Quote from: zander on January 21, 2013, 10:12:10 PM
Sneijder to Galatasaray is official
More money, Champions League football and a team tailor made for his play style. I guess everything has turned out very well for Mr Sneijder.
Quote from: EJL on January 21, 2013, 10:06:02 PM
FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, CAN WE SIGN A BLOODY MIDFIELDER?!
this needs to happen and will happen. i hope it is someone better than ludovic syvelstre. good squad player but not good enough. Diarra fit would help.
Quote from: EJL on January 21, 2013, 10:14:06 PM
Quote from: zander on January 21, 2013, 10:12:10 PM
Sneijder to Galatasaray is official
More money, Champions League football and a team tailor made for his play style. I guess everything has turned out very well for Mr Sneijder.
Not bad at all. I think Inter must be most relieved though as they've saved themselves around 30m euros in wages by offloading him.
Quote from: horse1031 on January 21, 2013, 10:14:51 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 21, 2013, 10:06:02 PM
FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, CAN WE SIGN A BLOODY MIDFIELDER?!
this needs to happen and will happen. i hope it is someone better than ludovic syvelstre. good squad player but not good enough. Diarra fit would help.
I certainly hope so. Its going to be really interesting to see who arrives given that the press links, if any stock can be put on them, have been rather varied.
Its just a shame where we've got to the point where we need a player that can be immediately productive but are also looking to lower the squad age. Tough to fulfil both criteria in January
Quote from: zander on January 21, 2013, 10:00:45 PM
Heres the SSN story on Sylvestre
Transfer news: Fulham and Crystal Palace want Blackpool's Ludovic Sylvestre
By Pete O'Rourke
Sky Sports understands Fulham are eyeing a move for Blackpool midfielder Ludovic Sylvestre.
Craven Cottage boss Martin Jol is keen to bolster his midfield options and Sylvestre has emerged on his radar.
Sylvestre impressed Jol during Fulham's FA Cup clashes with Blackpool, with the midfielder scoring in last week's replay at Bloomfield Road.
Championship promotion hopefuls Crystal Palace are also keen on Sylvestre.
Palace boss Ian Holloway is a big fan of Slyvestre, having signed him while he was in charge of Blackpool, and he would love to be reunited with the player at Selhurst Park to boost his side's promotion bid.
Sylvestre is in the final six months of his contract at Blackpool and his suitors know they could land the former Barcelona man for a cut-price fee
My reservation would be that he turns 29 in february so he's not exactly on the younger side and despite joining Blackpool when they were promoted he only played 8 times that year.
I know he is rated at blackpool but it would be worrying that he would be our cm jan purchase based on the fact we saw him play last week. He's cheap as he's only got six months left
Quote from: zander on January 21, 2013, 10:23:42 PM
Quote from: horse1031 on January 21, 2013, 10:14:51 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 21, 2013, 10:06:02 PM
FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, CAN WE SIGN A BLOODY MIDFIELDER?!
this needs to happen and will happen. i hope it is someone better than ludovic syvelstre. good squad player but not good enough. Diarra fit would help.
I certainly hope so. Its going to be really interesting to see who arrives given that the press links, if any stock can be put on them, have been rather varied.
Its just a shame where we've got to the point where we need a player that can be immediately productive but are also looking to lower the squad age. Tough to fulfil both criteria in January
Tough to explain why we're waiting the entire window to sign someone when we've had four months to find him and negotiate. Still will need time to integrate into the team.
Hopefully Diarra is fit by the end of the month. Would be a huge boost.
Quote from: zander on January 21, 2013, 10:18:14 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 21, 2013, 10:14:06 PM
Quote from: zander on January 21, 2013, 10:12:10 PM
Sneijder to Galatasaray is official
More money, Champions League football and a team tailor made for his play style. I guess everything has turned out very well for Mr Sneijder.
Not bad at all. I think Inter must be most relieved though as they've saved themselves around 30m euros in wages by offloading him.
And they're finally rid of his annoying statements.
"Ooh, I wouldn't mind the Premier League."
"I want more money..."
"I'm staying at Inter for my family. I don't care about money any more."
"I want more money..."
Accurate word for word quotes, as you can tell.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 22, 2013, 12:00:05 AM
Quote from: zander on January 21, 2013, 10:23:42 PM
Quote from: horse1031 on January 21, 2013, 10:14:51 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 21, 2013, 10:06:02 PM
FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, CAN WE SIGN A BLOODY MIDFIELDER?!
this needs to happen and will happen. i hope it is someone better than ludovic syvelstre. good squad player but not good enough. Diarra fit would help.
I certainly hope so. Its going to be really interesting to see who arrives given that the press links, if any stock can be put on them, have been rather varied.
Its just a shame where we've got to the point where we need a player that can be immediately productive but are also looking to lower the squad age. Tough to fulfil both criteria in January
Tough to explain why we're waiting the entire window to sign someone when we've had four months to find him and negotiate. Still will need time to integrate into the team.
Hopefully Diarra is fit by the end of the month. Would be a huge boost.
I don't know that we are waiting. It is just the way the window works for most transfers. Very few transfers to PL clubs have taken place and most of those are to `big' clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea who would be asked to pay and were able and willing to pay the top market rate.
I don't think they're waiting. If a player is running down his contract. His team is going to want to play all of the interested teams against each other to get the most money out of the tranfer.
The players/agents are wanting to move to a larger club and get larger wages. As the transter window starts to close, and all of the top teams have over paid or passed on players the teams owning the player has to get something for the player that will leave on a free transfer in the summer. That's when the transfers start coming fast and furious. There will be movement with transfers and loans. I'm sure our guys are working hard to insure the team is strengthened. I'll be tuned into Sky Sports on the 31st to see who comes in at the last minute...
Why on earth does it last a friggin month then?
maybe we wait till the last moment as the clubs who want to off load will take a lessor price, maybe thats how we got berba?
guess it could be all about timing, but then that doesn't make us fans feel at ease
Alou Diarra wants to leave West Ham ASAP.
Diarra/Diarra CM pairing?
definately
no way!. One hasnt played at all this season pretty much and the other has a dodgy knee. They are both defensive minded which would not help our cause of finding any creativity in the team. NO way!
I would take that - Defend better - stop conceding goals and play on the counter. Ruiz Berba and Duff are made for that
exactly
Quote from: In the Enclosure on January 22, 2013, 12:23:44 PM
I would take that - Defend better - stop conceding goals and play on the counter. Ruiz Berba and Duff are made for that
we have seen that berb and ruiz have failed to really shine together on a consistent level due to injuries and the fact both are similar players in our team. They both seem to want to play outside the box which is hurting out team. The same I can say for both diarra's. They are both the same and it wont help us. Yes it will maybe help the defensive but it wont bring any flair or creativity in our team which is what we are crying out for. PLus both are 31/32 and again we need young pace in midfield.
Twitterverse is saying that Torosidis is headed to Roma with fee agreed.
damm it. Especially as OPTA have said out of the gameweeks this season we have fielded the oldest team 19 times compared to everyones starting 11!
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 22, 2013, 01:44:40 PM
damm it. Especially as OPTA have said out of the gameweeks this season we have fielded the oldest team 19 times compared to everyones starting 11!
Who beat us for the 20th?
When things settle down a bit and it's easier to see that we'll be alright this season, someone seriously needs to come up with a song about our "age issue" and the fact that we survive despite it. There's plenty of humor there to be taken advantage of.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 22, 2013, 01:57:32 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 22, 2013, 01:44:40 PM
damm it. Especially as OPTA have said out of the gameweeks this season we have fielded the oldest team 19 times compared to everyones starting 11!
Who beat us for the 20th?
When things settle down a bit and it's easier to see that we'll be alright this season, someone seriously needs to come up with a song about our "age issue" and the fact that we survive despite it. There's plenty of humor there to be taken advantage of.
While we continue to have no one aged 22-25 in the squad its always going to be high.
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 22, 2013, 01:36:49 PM
Twitterverse is saying that Torosidis is headed to Roma with fee agreed.
Shame that Karagounis couldn´t have persuaded him to come to us.
Quote from: MJG on January 22, 2013, 02:00:29 PM
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 22, 2013, 01:57:32 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 22, 2013, 01:44:40 PM
damm it. Especially as OPTA have said out of the gameweeks this season we have fielded the oldest team 19 times compared to everyones starting 11!
Who beat us for the 20th?
When things settle down a bit and it's easier to see that we'll be alright this season, someone seriously needs to come up with a song about our "age issue" and the fact that we survive despite it. There's plenty of humor there to be taken advantage of.
While we continue to have no one aged 22-25 in the squad its always going to be high.
No doubt that our success, present and future, will most certianly contain a large dose of "experienced" players.
No doubt that our team knows they are the oldest in the league. Something worth poking fun at....with a song.
Completed transfers in to premier league clubs to date:
Daniel Sturridge [Chelsea - Liverpool] Undisclosed, believed to be £12m
Angelo Henriquez [Manchester United - Wigan] Loan
Sean Maguire [Waterford United - West Ham] Undisclosed
Zeki Fryers [Standard Liege - Tottenham] £3m
Lewis Holtby [Schalke - Tottenham] Free
Roger Espinoza [Sporting Kansas City - Wigan] Free
Mathieu Debuchy [Lille - Newcastle] Undisclosed, believed to be £5m
Marouane Chamakh [Arsenal - West Ham] Loan
Joe Cole [Liverpool - West Ham] Free
Chris David [FC Twente - Fulham] Undisclosed
Demba Ba [Newcastle - Chelsea] Undisclosed, believed to be £7m
Tal Ben Haim [unattached - QPR]
Hope Akpan [Crawley - Reading] Undisclosed
Alfred N'Diaye [Bursaspor - Sunderland] Undisclosed
Wellington Paulista [Cruzeiro - West Ham] Loan
Stephen Kelly [Fulham - Reading] Undisclosed
Loic Remy [Marseille - QPR] Undisclosed, believed to be £8m
Joel Robles [Atletico Madrid - Wigan] Loan
Vegard Forren [Molde - Southampton] Undisclosed
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 22, 2013, 11:50:31 AM
no way!. One hasnt played at all this season pretty much and the other has a dodgy knee. They are both defensive minded which would not help our cause of finding any creativity in the team. NO way!
Alou Diarra is a solid player, despite the fact that he hasn't played much for West Ham. If we weren't going to take a chance on players not getting much playing time, we'd never have signed Murphy or Berbatov or Hughes or Davies (or the Diarra that we do have). With our budget and profile, that's what we have to do sometimes.
Now, he's not going to do anything to lower the squad age.
Stekelenburg now apparently staying at Roma.
as i have said on another post or maybe even this one, he is staying because he knows there will be a champions league club looking for a keeper this summer at the latest, barca now if the sell valdes in January, but assume that they sell in the summer then barca will be looking then as will other sin case barca take their keeper, such as Liverpool (altho they are unlikely to be in the champions league in my opinion) or Man Utd to name but two clubs. Then there is Arsenal who are apparently not convinced about schezney, maybe Chelsea if they want to replace cech and decide to sell the young belge lad they have. There will also be other European suitors maybe even Real if Jose stays as he doesn't like Iker according to reports.
Can blame him for waiting, I reckon we will move late January for him if we want him.
well birmingham are having a fire sale at the moment so we could just move for butland?
Can't say I am overly bothered whether Stekelenburg stays there or goes... GK is one area that is not exactly a priority, in the overall scheme of things.
Quote from: Burt on January 22, 2013, 03:08:18 PM
Can't say I am overly bothered whether Stekelenburg stays there or goes... GK is one area that is not exactly a priority, in the overall scheme of things.
It is the number 1 priority as neither our no 1 or no 2 keepers are good enough and have both cost us goals. Bad keepers get you relegated.
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 22, 2013, 03:15:39 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 22, 2013, 03:08:18 PM
Can't say I am overly bothered whether Stekelenburg stays there or goes... GK is one area that is not exactly a priority, in the overall scheme of things.
It is the number 1 priority as neither our no 1 or no 2 keepers are good enough and have both cost us goals. Bad keepers get you relegated.
As do bad attackers who cant score or create
Quote from: MJG on January 22, 2013, 03:32:36 PM
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 22, 2013, 03:15:39 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 22, 2013, 03:08:18 PM
Can't say I am overly bothered whether Stekelenburg stays there or goes... GK is one area that is not exactly a priority, in the overall scheme of things.
It is the number 1 priority as neither our no 1 or no 2 keepers are good enough and have both cost us goals. Bad keepers get you relegated.
As do bad attackers who cant score or create
Normally, its actually a mixture of both.....
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 22, 2013, 03:33:48 PM
Quote from: MJG on January 22, 2013, 03:32:36 PM
Quote from: A Humble Man on January 22, 2013, 03:15:39 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 22, 2013, 03:08:18 PM
Can't say I am overly bothered whether Stekelenburg stays there or goes... GK is one area that is not exactly a priority, in the overall scheme of things.
It is the number 1 priority as neither our no 1 or no 2 keepers are good enough and have both cost us goals. Bad keepers get you relegated.
As do bad attackers who cant score or create
Normally, its actually a mixture of both.....
Best not to forget the defenders either
Looks like we have no chance of getting him. No surprise really.
However, I must admit I'm rather please after I heard Arry last week ..."Yeh, he's a really good lad, we're talking to him and I fink something will happen soon" that he has agreed to chase the Ruble in Russia. Subject to clearance. That might be a new experience for Redknapp.
Just saw this on the F365 transfer blog:
So to re-cap on Newcastle: Fee agreed for Gouffran; Yanga-Mbiwa and Haidara set to be confirmed in next 24hrs and positive talks on Sissoko. But there's still silence on Coloccini.
3 players well before the transfer window... Just goes to show that you dont have to wait to the last few minutes of the window. Im pretty jealous right now. Not had anything concrete since the signing of Craig David...
Best thing for us is he goes Russia if he doesn't come to us, which is unlikely.
Quote from: jelmo on January 22, 2013, 04:25:12 PM
Just saw this on the F365 transfer blog:
So to re-cap on Newcastle: Fee agreed for Gouffran; Yanga-Mbiwa and Haidara set to be confirmed in next 24hrs and positive talks on Sissoko. But there's still silence on Coloccini.
3 players well before the transfer window... Just goes to show that you dont have to wait to the last few minutes of the window. Im pretty jealous right now. Not had anything concrete since the signing of Craig David...
(http://photo.sing365.com/music/picture.nsf/Craig-David-photo/48256C71003578A248256A3A002768C9/$file/Craig+David.jpg)
That cat plays football too???? When did we sign him? Is he going to do post game concerts to help raise transfer funds? :005:
Looks like we were close with this one, going by his agent, but Roma offered a better deal.
Vasilis Torosidis has snubbed an offer from Fulham in order to join Roma
By Simone Bargellini
Vasilis Torosidis's agent has confirmed that Roma beat Fulham to the Greek international's signature.
The 27-year-old had been tipped to leave Olympiakos and join fellow countryman Giorgos Karagounis at Craven Cottage.
However, a late move from Roma has seen them win the race for Torosidis, who has previously spent his entire career in his homeland.
"Yes, we were about to sign the contract with Fulham but Roma have made a better offer at the last minute," his agent George Kazianis to Calciomercato.
Roma have since confirmed that a deal is agreed with Olympiakos and the player is now due in the Italian capital to undergo a medical.
The club announced: "Vasilis Torosidis is speaking to Roma's directors after the club reached an agreement in principle with Olympiakos.
"The transfer is subject to the player agreeing contract terms and passing a medical."
Pity as this one sounded credible !
So still with the view that we will sign someone we have not heard of yet .... Next week ....
Quote from: Burt on January 22, 2013, 03:08:18 PM
Can't say I am overly bothered whether Stekelenburg stays there or goes... GK is one area that is not exactly a priority, in the overall scheme of things.
Not a huge priority at the moment, but with Schwarzer out of contract this summer (and maybe Etheridge and Somogyi as well, if I recall correctly) and Stockdale saying he'd be happy to make a permanent move to Hull, it's a position that will need to be addressed in the fairly near future. No harm in planning ahead on it rather than leaving it until the last minute (i.e. this summer when there's a potential crisis brewing), which quite reasonably seems to be everyone's gripe regarding leaving transfers until the end of the window. And I'd say this is doubly so if you have a chance at signing a player of Stekelenburg's quality now (which I think it's not clear whether that's actually the case, but assuming we do for the sake of argument) but might face more competition in trying to sign him or someone else over the summer.
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 22, 2013, 03:07:13 PM
well birmingham are having a fire sale at the moment so we could just move for butland?
I know some people don't see it as the main priority but if I was Jol/Mackintosh I'd be doing everything possible to get Butland here. He is a great keeper and will only get better not to mention the fact he isn't interested in going to a top 4/6 team.
To follow-up on earlier posts, Brek Shea to Stoke appears dead. MLS refused to approve the transfer. (MLS can do this, if they don't think the price agreed to is high enough. Why they don't communicate with their own clubs about it earlier is mysterious.)
Quote from: btings on January 22, 2013, 05:42:44 PM
To follow-up on earlier posts, Brek Shea to Stoke appears dead. MLS refused to approve the transfer. (MLS can do this, if they don't think the price agreed to is high enough. Why they don't communicate with their own clubs about it earlier is mysterious.)
Why the club bothered to negotiate without knowing what MLS valued him is more concerning? MLS can't unilaterally decide to sell a player. The club has to initiate the process with a buyer and with the league.
MLS had already set the precedent (w/ Cameron, no?). FC Dallas should know better.
MLS did nearly hold up the Cameron transfer as well. But the process is not very transparent -- maybe FCD tried to work with the league, and maybe they didn't. It's hard for us to know unless somebody talks.
Rumours coming out that we have completed a deal (yes, I'm shocked too) for a 22 year old Korean LB called Yoon Suk-Young. Currently plays in Korea for Chunnam Dragons.
Apparently wanted by Milan and Tottenham in the recent past.
Quote from: TWFL on January 22, 2013, 10:56:15 PM
Rumours coming out that we have completed a deal (yes, I'm shocked too) for a 22 year old Korean LB called Yoon Suk-Young. Currently plays in Korea for Chunnam Dragons.
Apparently wanted by Milan and Tottenham in the recent past.
seriously? that can't be a real name. Imagine the abuse
Quote from: PaulJ123 on January 22, 2013, 11:14:11 PM
Quote from: TWFL on January 22, 2013, 10:56:15 PM
Rumours coming out that we have completed a deal (yes, I'm shocked too) for a 22 year old Korean LB called Yoon Suk-Young. Currently plays in Korea for Chunnam Dragons.
Apparently wanted by Milan and Tottenham in the recent past.
seriously? that can't be a real name. Imagine the abuse
Hahahaha!
PSV points offer from Fulham for unwanted Manolev off
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 20:30
Stanislav Manolev is not in the plans for Dick Advocaat and wants to leave as soon as possible at PSV . His agent Mino Raiola tries to accommodate the right back at Fulham , but so far it does not appear that Manolev to the club of Martin Jol will go. Fulham want the Bulgarian International ie rent, while PSV he only wants to sell.
According to Voetbal International , the Eindhoven Fulham have rejected a proposal. PSV goes for a final farewell to the 27-year-old fullback, who until mid-2014 under contract. The ransom demanded is half million and yet there is no club has been found who is willing to apply this amount on the table.
Manolev is currently in his fourth season at PSV, that the right back in the summer of 2009 took over from Litex Lovech. The 29-time international played under Lawyer only two league matches this season, but possibly the counter next Saturday to three. Atiba Hutchinson on the training suffered a leg injury and his availability for the away match at Heracles Almelo is questionable.
http://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=180669 (http://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=180669)
SS running the story about the Korean left-back. There's no mention of us - only QPR.
Quote from: EJL on January 22, 2013, 11:47:35 PM
SS running the story about the Korean left-back. There's no mention of us - only QPR.
Its either lazy journalism or QPR are actually after everyone but I just don't care anymore, the window system is ridiculous.
Newcastle have signed Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa on a 5 and a half year deal with a fee of around 6.7m.
A very good signing for the toon and it looks like their going to be busy over the next couple of days with Gouffran and Sissoko likely to follow.
Another irritating transfer. We have centre back issues at the moment with Hangeland not signing a new contract, Senderos not looking fantastic and Hughes getting on a bit; why not go for Yanga-Mbiwa?
Yes, £7 million is a lot of money to a club like Fulham, but he could have been sold on in three years time for triple that.
Oh well. Kieron Dyer on a Bosman. I can sense it, guys.
Rennes have said that a new offer has come from England this morning. Didnt say who from, only that it wasnt QPR or Newcastle
Rubin still favourites
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 23, 2013, 09:27:37 AM
Rennes have said that a new offer has come from England this morning. Didnt say who from, only that it wasnt QPR or Newcastle
Rubin still favourites
I'd be beyond happy if it was us.
I think Spurs maybe. Weren't they chasing a CM recently who they couldn't afford? Especially with Sandro out. If this is the case, maybe Huddlestone to FFC could be back on.
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 23, 2013, 09:30:06 AM
I think Spurs maybe. Weren't they chasing a CM recently who they couldn't afford? Especially with Sandro out. If this is the case, maybe Huddlestone to FFC could be back on.
I wondered about that.
Jol didn't deny the Huddlestone rumours like he has most others but Spurs clearly won't sell without a Sandro replacement.
M'Villa will end at QPR, my Rangers mate is ridiculously confident & optimistic
#facepalm
Rennes just squeezing even more out them, around 9 mill will be final price
Quote from: mangoputney on January 23, 2013, 09:38:55 AM
M'Villa will end at QPR, my Rangers mate is ridiculously confident & optimistic
#facepalm
Rennes just squeezing even more out them, around 9 mill will be final price
Apart from the fact a bid has been accepted and it wasn't from QPR and the evidence was from Rennes themselves and not from a mate, currently I'd say its unlikely. However you could be right but it would seem strange with recent comments.
From the 28th onwards will be busy for transfers, I think we will bring in 2 players probably a right back to replace Kelly & a centre midfielder
I heard M'Villa isn't exactly the type of player you want in your dressing room anyway. So to be honest as good a player as he may be I'm kinda glad he's not heading our way. Who wants a destructive influence in the dressing room? Sure to upset Berba too from what I've heard/read about him
I mentioned Yanga-Mbiwa in a transfer thread back in December. I think we've really missed out on one there.
I dunno why Jol just doesnt take my advice on transfers...
Stekelenberg, M'Vila and Douglas please Martin...
This thread is fun. Although linked with half the players available out there sounds ridicules, I think the manager does indeed inquire for most of those. After all, Fulham are in dire need in every position on the field.
But even just bringing one or two new faces will have a positive effect on the team. Ala Berbatov
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Quote from: Count Berbatov on January 23, 2013, 12:40:16 PM
But even just bringing one or two new faces will have a positive effect on the team. Ala Berbatov
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Positive?
It seemed that way initially but now?
Fulham are asking if I would care to join them
sorry hang on a minute.....would I care to join them for the West Ham game
Just as well really, it would have sent the average age up
Quote from: KCat on January 22, 2013, 11:30:19 PM
PSV points offer from Fulham for unwanted Manolev off
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 20:30
Stanislav Manolev is not in the plans for Dick Advocaat and wants to leave as soon as possible at PSV . His agent Mino Raiola tries to accommodate the right back at Fulham , but so far it does not appear that Manolev to the club of Martin Jol will go. Fulham want the Bulgarian International ie rent, while PSV he only wants to sell.
According to Voetbal International , the Eindhoven Fulham have rejected a proposal. PSV goes for a final farewell to the 27-year-old fullback, who until mid-2014 under contract. The ransom demanded is half million and yet there is no club has been found who is willing to apply this amount on the table.
Manolev is currently in his fourth season at PSV, that the right back in the summer of 2009 took over from Litex Lovech. The 29-time international played under Lawyer only two league matches this season, but possibly the counter next Saturday to three. Atiba Hutchinson on the training suffered a leg injury and his availability for the away match at Heracles Almelo is questionable.
http://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=180669 (http://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=180669)
No dig at Kcat obviously but google translate can be funny: ransom :005:
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 23, 2013, 12:46:57 PM
Quote from: Count Berbatov on January 23, 2013, 12:40:16 PM
But even just bringing one or two new faces will have a positive effect on the team. Ala Berbatov
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Positive?
It seemed that way initially but now?
Now that's just mean. ;)
Seriously though, it absolutely was. Now, he gets the blame for everything that went wrong with Fulham. I understand, he doesn't perform at 100% all the time, but who is? Especially, with so many average players around him. Frustrating to watch, let alone play with. Let me ask you. Have you ever seen him have a go at Ruiz? Or Riise, or Duff? Or Karagounis? But most of the rest are just an absolute mood killer, depressing to have around at times... My guess is, honeymoon period is over, he woke up in the morning and surprise surprise, she ain't that pretty.
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I don't have any problem with Berbatov's perceived attitude. It looks like Haynes mark 2 to me and if he was playing well himself I'd be entirely relaxed about that.
Problem is that he isn't and that may be down to the way he's being asked to play or weaknesses of his team mates but at present it simply isn't working.
Quote from: Count Berbatov on January 23, 2013, 02:12:16 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 23, 2013, 12:46:57 PM
Quote from: Count Berbatov on January 23, 2013, 12:40:16 PM
But even just bringing one or two new faces will have a positive effect on the team. Ala Berbatov
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Positive?
It seemed that way initially but now?
Now that's just mean. ;)
Seriously though, it absolutely was. Now, he gets the blame for everything that went wrong with Fulham. I understand, he doesn't perform at 100% all the time, but who is? Especially, with so many average players around him. Frustrating to watch, let alone play with. Let me ask you. Have you ever seen him have a go at Ruiz? Or Riise, or Duff? Or Karagounis? But most of the rest are just an absolute mood killer, depressing to have around at times... My guess is, honeymoon period is over, he woke up in the morning and surprise surprise, she ain't that pretty.
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I'd say it's the other way 'round. Everyone on this end has woken up to discover he ain't that pretty. He's a great footballer, no doubt. But he's not the savior everyone thought that he would be.
He works is behind off on the field, but for some reason he's unable to lift the team when the result isn't going our way. And I'm sure that was at least a part of the expectation.
Let me be clear though. I'm not taking a swipe at Berba. I just think expectations of him and of the team with him aren't meeting with reality for some reason.
Quote from: Count Berbatov on January 23, 2013, 02:12:16 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 23, 2013, 12:46:57 PM
Quote from: Count Berbatov on January 23, 2013, 12:40:16 PM
But even just bringing one or two new faces will have a positive effect on the team. Ala Berbatov
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Positive?
It seemed that way initially but now?
Now that's just mean. ;)
Seriously though, it absolutely was. Now, he gets the blame for everything that went wrong with Fulham. I understand, he doesn't perform at 100% all the time, but who is? Especially, with so many average players around him. Frustrating to watch, let alone play with. Let me ask you. Have you ever seen him have a go at Ruiz? Or Riise, or Duff? Or Karagounis? But most of the rest are just an absolute mood killer, depressing to have around at times... My guess is, honeymoon period is over, he woke up in the morning and surprise surprise, she ain't that pretty.
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Agree .
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 23, 2013, 02:24:20 PM
Quote from: Count Berbatov on January 23, 2013, 02:12:16 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 23, 2013, 12:46:57 PM
Quote from: Count Berbatov on January 23, 2013, 12:40:16 PM
But even just bringing one or two new faces will have a positive effect on the team. Ala Berbatov
Sent from my HTC One X+ using Tapatalk 2
Positive?
It seemed that way initially but now?
Now that's just mean. ;)
Seriously though, it absolutely was. Now, he gets the blame for everything that went wrong with Fulham. I understand, he doesn't perform at 100% all the time, but who is? Especially, with so many average players around him. Frustrating to watch, let alone play with. Let me ask you. Have you ever seen him have a go at Ruiz? Or Riise, or Duff? Or Karagounis? But most of the rest are just an absolute mood killer, depressing to have around at times... My guess is, honeymoon period is over, he woke up in the morning and surprise surprise, she ain't that pretty.
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I'd say it's the other way 'round. Everyone on this end has woken up to discover he ain't that pretty. He's a great footballer, no doubt. But he's not the savior everyone thought that he would be.
He works is behind off on the field, but for some reason he's unable to lift the team when the result isn't going our way. And I'm sure that was at least a part of the expectation.
Let me be clear though. I'm not taking a swipe at Berba. I just think expectations of him and of the team with him aren't meeting with reality for some reason.
Fine. He is not lifting the team when performing poorly now. At first he did. And that's my point. Doing this all the time, when most of the rest a piss poor is not what he expected. The motivation is gone. Hope Jol gets a couple of quality players in. He can't carry the team on all the time.
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What club do you think it is?
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Rubin Kazan remain favourites to snare Yann M'Vila, but Rennes have confirmed a new offer from England has arrived.
General manager Pierre Dreossi admits the club want his situation resolved this weekend, and that an agreement with the Russian club was most likely.
Queens Park Rangers have been in talks, but now Dreossi says a new bid from England has come, and he would only confirm that it was not from Newcastle.
Arsenal, Tottenham, Fulham and Reading have also been linked with moves for the 22-year-old midfielder in recent weeks.
"It is complicated, but we are still in negotiations," said Dreossi.
"It is not agreed yet, there are delays in payment, everything. I hope we will find a solution.
"Also a new offer came in England and that could be interesting but Rubin Kazan is the priority, and we are negotiating.
"I expect the player to tell me he has reached an agreement with the club so we can finish the negotiations."
Dreossi feels QPR are now out of the running, adding: "QPR? I met with them for a long time [on Monday] but I think they will withdraw and I have not heard from them since.
He would not reveal the new bidder from England, saying "The new English club? This is not Newcastle - but no matter, M'Vila will leave and it will be finished before Saturday's game."
Bbc is reporting that southampton are hijacking the coutihno lad from inter milan as they are prepared to pay £10 mil...I do have a few questions.
How are southampton affording this all? (Going by the reports?)
Why would he go there?
Surely we must be going in for someone as the teams around us are getting stronger?
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 23, 2013, 02:47:08 PM
Bbc is reporting that southampton are hijacking the coutihno lad from inter milan as they are prepared to pay £10 mil...I do have a few questions.
How are southampton affording this all? (Going by the reports?)
Why would he go there?
Surely we must be going in for someone as the teams around us are getting stronger?
The teams around us are getting stupidly stronger with some very expensive signings. Foreign owners with deep pockets.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 23, 2013, 03:09:34 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 23, 2013, 02:47:08 PM
Bbc is reporting that southampton are hijacking the coutihno lad from inter milan as they are prepared to pay £10 mil...I do have a few questions.
How are southampton affording this all? (Going by the reports?)
Why would he go there?
Surely we must be going in for someone as the teams around us are getting stronger?
The teams around us are getting stupidly stronger with some very expensive signings. Foreign owners with deep pockets.
To be honest we have one as well! Al Fayeds worth last year was at £1.2 Billion. Before I get shouted, yes I dont agree with stupid spending and Im happy we are in a great way at Fulham as we are run correctly.
However, going back to your point in principle we have a foreign owner with a deep deep pocket!
Quote from: horse1031 on January 23, 2013, 02:41:23 PM
What club do you think it is?
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Rubin Kazan remain favourites to snare Yann M'Vila, but Rennes have confirmed a new offer from England has arrived.
General manager Pierre Dreossi admits the club want his situation resolved this weekend, and that an agreement with the Russian club was most likely.
Queens Park Rangers have been in talks, but now Dreossi says a new bid from England has come, and he would only confirm that it was not from Newcastle.
Arsenal, Tottenham, Fulham and Reading have also been linked with moves for the 22-year-old midfielder in recent weeks.
"It is complicated, but we are still in negotiations," said Dreossi.
"It is not agreed yet, there are delays in payment, everything. I hope we will find a solution.
"Also a new offer came in England and that could be interesting but Rubin Kazan is the priority, and we are negotiating.
"I expect the player to tell me he has reached an agreement with the club so we can finish the negotiations."
Dreossi feels QPR are now out of the running, adding: "QPR? I met with them for a long time [on Monday] but I think they will withdraw and I have not heard from them since.
He would not reveal the new bidder from England, saying "The new English club? This is not Newcastle - but no matter, M'Vila will leave and it will be finished before Saturday's game."
Spuds I think
Fulham needs a midfielder with lion heart and good ball control .
This one will fill the void .
The Lion That Plays Football (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBDrIpyjD1Q#ws)
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Quote from: Danny on January 23, 2013, 03:53:11 PM
Fulham needs a midfielder with lion heart and good ball control .
This one will fill the void .
The Lion That Plays Football (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBDrIpyjD1Q#ws)
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Likely at AFCON right now.....that's a non-starter.
He'd have to do something with that hair too. The PL already has one Felaini.
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 23, 2013, 02:47:08 PM
Bbc is reporting that southampton are hijacking the coutihno lad from inter milan as they are prepared to pay £10 mil...I do have a few questions.
How are southampton affording this all? (Going by the reports?)
Why would he go there?
Surely we must be going in for someone as the teams around us are getting stronger?
I don't think coutinho will be going anywhere. Firstly inter are quoting a high price and the player has no desire to leave. He's publicly stated that he wants to stay as he feels it will be best for him.
Quote from: Danny on January 23, 2013, 03:53:11 PM
Fulham needs a midfielder with lion heart and good ball control .
This one will fill the void .
The Lion That Plays Football (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBDrIpyjD1Q#ws)
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Stoke's players would think twice before hacking at him!
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 23, 2013, 02:47:08 PM
Bbc is reporting that southampton are hijacking the coutihno lad from inter milan as they are prepared to pay £10 mil...I do have a few questions.
How are southampton affording this all? (Going by the reports?)
Why would he go there?
Surely we must be going in for someone as the teams around us are getting stronger?
How are southampton affording this all?
Well maybe by borrowing now to survive ... and paying back with the extra cash from Sky next season.
We could sign someone:
Fulham manager Martin Jol admits Sascha Riether could stay at Craven Cottage beyond this season if he maintains his current form for the club.
Riether has been an ever-present for Fulham in the Premier League this term since joining on loan from Cologne last summer.
His performances for the Cottagers have already prompted former first-choice right-back Stephen Kelly's departure from the club this month for Reading.
Jol has expressed his delight with Riether and has hinted that the twice-capped Germany international could earn a permanent deal at Fulham.
"Sascha Riether has done a great job for us. He's enthusiastic, mobile and aggressive," said Jol.
"I only wanted him on loan because you never know how they'll do.
"If he carries on like this we will make our mind up and try to extend it or buy him."
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 23, 2013, 05:18:57 PM
We could sign someone:
Fulham manager Martin Jol admits Sascha Riether could stay at Craven Cottage beyond this season if he maintains his current form for the club.
Riether has been an ever-present for Fulham in the Premier League this term since joining on loan from Cologne last summer.
His performances for the Cottagers have already prompted former first-choice right-back Stephen Kelly's departure from the club this month for Reading.
Jol has expressed his delight with Riether and has hinted that the twice-capped Germany international could earn a permanent deal at Fulham.
"Sascha Riether has done a great job for us. He's enthusiastic, mobile and aggressive," said Jol.
"I only wanted him on loan because you never know how they'll do.
"If he carries on like this we will make our mind up and try to extend it or buy him."
Ha, if we only extend Riether's loan deal when he has been our best player this season we really are skint...
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 23, 2013, 05:18:57 PM
We could sign someone:
Fulham manager Martin Jol admits Sascha Riether could stay at Craven Cottage beyond this season if he maintains his current form for the club.
Riether has been an ever-present for Fulham in the Premier League this term since joining on loan from Cologne last summer.
His performances for the Cottagers have already prompted former first-choice right-back Stephen Kelly's departure from the club this month for Reading.
Jol has expressed his delight with Riether and has hinted that the twice-capped Germany international could earn a permanent deal at Fulham.
"Sascha Riether has done a great job for us. He's enthusiastic, mobile and aggressive," said Jol.
"I only wanted him on loan because you never know how they'll do.
"If he carries on like this we will make our mind up and try to extend it or buy him."
Sign him up now. No point in waiting. He's been our most consistent player all season; some of the best wingers in the League have been made to look average by Riether.
If he plays to the same level for the rest of the season, another club will come sniffing.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 23, 2013, 05:18:57 PM
We could sign someone:
Fulham manager Martin Jol admits Sascha Riether could stay at Craven Cottage beyond this season if he maintains his current form for the club.
Riether has been an ever-present for Fulham in the Premier League this term since joining on loan from Cologne last summer.
His performances for the Cottagers have already prompted former first-choice right-back Stephen Kelly's departure from the club this month for Reading.
Jol has expressed his delight with Riether and has hinted that the twice-capped Germany international could earn a permanent deal at Fulham.
"Sascha Riether has done a great job for us. He's enthusiastic, mobile and aggressive," said Jol.
"I only wanted him on loan because you never know how they'll do.
"If he carries on like this we will make our mind up and try to extend it or buy him."
1 word. 4 syllables. Pogrebnyak.
Sign him!
I disagree with the suggestion that we should go ahead and sign Riether now. According to the announcement that we brought him in last July (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2012/july/06/fulham-sign-riether), we have the option to sign him at the end of the loan. If we assume that the price has already been agreed upon (which seems to be a safe assumption, otherwise what's the point?), and that the option can be exercised at any point during the loan (otherwise why have the discussion?), then why not wait a few more months? He's had a great half a season, but who's to say that he won't have a major drop-off in form? For that matter, and hopefully I don't jinx anything here, what if he breaks his leg in April? In either case, we'd be better served by waiting.
Pogrebnyak isn't a good comparison because he was out of contract last summer, Riether isn't out of contract until summer 2014 (http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/sascha-riether/profil/spieler_1662.html).
(And I say this despite being a big fan of Riether and wanting him to sign for Fulham permanently. Just doesn't make sense to do so now.)
Quote from: Danny on January 23, 2013, 03:53:11 PM
Fulham needs a midfielder with lion heart and good ball control .
This one will fill the void .
The Lion That Plays Football (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBDrIpyjD1Q#ws)
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Love it!
Let's sign him asap. The other teams can start with their new expensive players but with this "guy" in our line up I'm sure we will get the upper hand :yay:
Sky says Norwich is sniffing around Kei Kamara from Sporting Kasas City (also a Sierra Leone international).
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11709/8429071/Norwich-make-move-for-Sierra-Leone-international-Kei-Kamara (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11709/8429071/Norwich-make-move-for-Sierra-Leone-international-Kei-Kamara)
Kamara is pretty popular in KC because he has scored a lot of goals for them and because he does things like get in snowball fights with fans: http://www.mlssoccer.com/fans/news/article/2011/12/15/kei-kamara-starts-snowball-fight (http://www.mlssoccer.com/fans/news/article/2011/12/15/kei-kamara-starts-snowball-fight)
I'm actually a little curious because although I think he's a good player for MLS, MLS seemed about the right level for his game. But Stoke had him on trial for a week in December as well, so what do I know. He's been consistent (9+ goals for 3 straight seasons), at least.
turned down moneybags QPR for moneybags ruban Kazan
Luke Howell has just signed a contract extension at Dagenham & Redbridge. . . nah, I've never heard of 'im either. Exciting transfer window this.
Quote from: FC Silver Fox on January 23, 2013, 08:13:38 PM
Luke Howell has just signed a contract extension at Dagenham & Redbridge. . . nah, I've never heard of 'im either. Exciting transfer window this.
why the hell weren't we in for him?!
Quote from: alexbishop on January 23, 2013, 08:15:00 PM
Quote from: FC Silver Fox on January 23, 2013, 08:13:38 PM
Luke Howell has just signed a contract extension at Dagenham & Redbridge. . . nah, I've never heard of 'im either. Exciting transfer window this.
why the hell weren't we in for him?!
Two left feet apparently. We can't afford the boots.
http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/an-8-year-old-ajax-kid-scores-a-bergkamp-esque-golazo-v-anderlecht/ (http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/an-8-year-old-ajax-kid-scores-a-bergkamp-esque-golazo-v-anderlecht/)
Whoever this is, sign him up!
Quote from: Jambo on January 23, 2013, 07:11:36 PM
turned down moneybags QPR for moneybags ruban Kazan
Who apparently are under a transfer embargo at the moment. If true, that'd be... interesting.
Quote from: btings on January 23, 2013, 06:51:25 PM
Sky says Norwich is sniffing around Kei Kamara from Sporting Kasas City (also a Sierra Leone international).
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11709/8429071/Norwich-make-move-for-Sierra-Leone-international-Kei-Kamara (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11709/8429071/Norwich-make-move-for-Sierra-Leone-international-Kei-Kamara)
Kamara is pretty popular in KC because he has scored a lot of goals for them and because he does things like get in snowball fights with fans: http://www.mlssoccer.com/fans/news/article/2011/12/15/kei-kamara-starts-snowball-fight (http://www.mlssoccer.com/fans/news/article/2011/12/15/kei-kamara-starts-snowball-fight)
I'm actually a little curious because although I think he's a good player for MLS, MLS seemed about the right level for his game. But Stoke had him on trial for a week in December as well, so what do I know. He's been consistent (9+ goals for 3 straight seasons), at least.
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We couldn't get him out of San Jose fast enough...
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 23, 2013, 05:38:35 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 23, 2013, 05:18:57 PM
We could sign someone:
Fulham manager Martin Jol admits Sascha Riether could stay at Craven Cottage beyond this season if he maintains his current form for the club.
Riether has been an ever-present for Fulham in the Premier League this term since joining on loan from Cologne last summer.
His performances for the Cottagers have already prompted former first-choice right-back Stephen Kelly's departure from the club this month for Reading.
Jol has expressed his delight with Riether and has hinted that the twice-capped Germany international could earn a permanent deal at Fulham.
"Sascha Riether has done a great job for us. He's enthusiastic, mobile and aggressive," said Jol.
"I only wanted him on loan because you never know how they'll do.
"If he carries on like this we will make our mind up and try to extend it or buy him."
1 word. 4 syllables. Pogrebnyak.
Sign him!
This must have been the same guy who wrote the Stockdale to Hull article. :tom: kind of verb is "admit" in this context?
Quote from: MisfitKid on January 23, 2013, 08:38:11 PM
We couldn't get him out of San Jose fast enough...
Yeah, he was lousy, but he's grown up a bit (and improved as a player) in KC. Still...
23 Jan 2013 07:39:48
Ipswich set to sign attacking midfielder pajtim kasami from Fulham.
23 Jan 2013 14:41:14
Konstantinos Mitroglou from Olympiakos wants to move to the Prem.
The guy on SKY doing the transfer roundup never pushes the bloody Fulham button. Perhaps we're building up to a Sanchez style signing fest on the last day? If that's the case lets hope the signings are better.
Bad move for him, he should have come to the Prem
I have a feeling by Feb 1st we will have 2 New signings of good quality
Quote from: bigalffc on January 23, 2013, 10:08:54 PM
23 Jan 2013 07:39:48
Ipswich set to sign attacking midfielder pajtim kasami from Fulham.
That'd be a hefty fall from grace - heavily touted when he signed to Championship in a season and a half.
Quote from: bigalffc on January 23, 2013, 10:08:54 PM
23 Jan 2013 07:39:48
Ipswich set to sign attacking midfielder pajtim kasami from Fulham.
Loan I'm assuming?
Hoeness from Bayern Munich just told that the club will have up to EUR 278m for recruiting so Guardiola can build the team he wants..... Mind boggling.
Quote from: Swiss72 on January 23, 2013, 11:16:42 PM
Hoeness from Bayern Munich just told that the club will have up to EUR 278m for recruiting so Guardiola can build the team he wants..... Mind boggling.
Budget 278m and Messi release clause 250m hmmm....... :022:
Yoan Gouffran has joined Newcastle for 1.4m
Norwich are set to sign Lee Camp from Forest on a free
Gouffran is nothing to write home about but he'll do the job when called upon.
Mitroglou might be worth having a look at. Strong player, not the quickest but knows where the goal is.
Quote from: Swiss72 on January 23, 2013, 11:16:42 PM
Hoeness from Bayern Munich just told that the club will have up to EUR 278m for recruiting so Guardiola can build the team he wants..... Mind boggling.
The club has a long history of writing their accounts in black ink rather than the red favoured in the Prem. Hoeness, a former footballer with a business degree, has been instrumental in this for many years.
I'm guessing that Byern really could bankroll a very large sum indeed - Guardiola surely would not have got on board, if he wasn't able to acquire top class players.
The reducer: Birmingham set to cut Jack Butland valuation to try to encourage offers
23 Jan 2013 22:30
Michael Steele
Birmingham are ready to drop their asking price for Jack Butland to £3.5million as the pressure mounts on the cash-strapped club to sell.
With just a week of the transfer window to go, Blues are still to receive any bids for the 19-year-old goalkeeper.
Fulham, Liverpool, Everton, Manchester City, Tottenham and Newcastle are all keeping close tabs on events but are well aware Blues' financial crisis could play into their hands.
Blues boss Lee Clark said: "The only official bid the club have had is the one that was turned down in the summer from Southampton (for £6m), just as I was taking the job.
"That's not to say we haven't had lots of interest in Jack and people asking the question.
"But, in terms of somebody actually putting down that they want to take him and what they're willing to pay, that hasn't materialised.
"With my football manager's head on, I don't want that to happen. But, in terms of the future of the club, it's been talked about already by the chairman that it probably needs to happen."
If that price is remotely true then that is an absolute steal. I would love this deal to happen.
According to Sky sports Fulham And QPR have been linked to a Loan move for Marko Marin from Chelsea and looks like he's keen for a loan to get his German starting sport back. This would be a great loan signing can play wide and in the middle.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/23/3693567/several-loan-offers-for-chelsea-midfielder-marin-reveals (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/23/3693567/several-loan-offers-for-chelsea-midfielder-marin-reveals)
Updated list of completed transfers in to premier league clubs:
Daniel Sturridge [Chelsea - Liverpool] Undisclosed, believed to be £12m
Angelo Henriquez [Manchester United - Wigan] Loan
Sean Maguire [Waterford United - West Ham] Undisclosed
Zeki Fryers [Standard Liege - Tottenham] £3m
Lewis Holtby [Schalke - Tottenham] Free
Roger Espinoza [Sporting Kansas City - Wigan] Free
Mathieu Debuchy [Lille - Newcastle] Undisclosed, believed to be £5m
Marouane Chamakh [Arsenal - West Ham] Loan
Joe Cole [Liverpool - West Ham] Free
Chris David [FC Twente - Fulham] Undisclosed
Demba Ba [Newcastle - Chelsea] Undisclosed, believed to be £7m
Tal Ben Haim [unattached - QPR]
Hope Akpan [Crawley - Reading] Undisclosed
Alfred N'Diaye [Bursaspor - Sunderland] Undisclosed
Wellington Paulista [Cruzeiro - West Ham] Loan
Stephen Kelly [Fulham - Reading] Undisclosed
Loic Remy [Marseille - QPR] Undisclosed, believed to be £8m
Joel Robles [Atletico Madrid - Wigan] Loan
Vegard Forren [Molde - Southampton] Undisclosed
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa [Montpellier - Newcastle] Undisclosed, believed to be £6.7m
Yoan Gouffran [Bordeaux - Newcastle] Undisclosed
I read someone saying Reither isn't a free agent in Summer. I've read reports saying we will get him on a free during summer 2013. Can anyone confirm the length of his current contract?
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 24, 2013, 11:25:02 AM
I read someone saying Reither isn't a free agent in Summer. I've read reports saying we will get him on a free during summer 2013. Can anyone confirm the length of his current contract?
I don't understand it either.
Occording to Fulham: "Fulham signed Sascha Riether on a season-long loan from FC Cologne in early July in a deal that gives the Whites an option to acquire the player on a permanent basis next summer."
Tranfermarkt (don't know how reliable that is) show him as contracted to FC Koln to summer 2014
Quote from: zander on January 23, 2013, 11:24:37 PM
Quote from: Swiss72 on January 23, 2013, 11:16:42 PM
Hoeness from Bayern Munich just told that the club will have up to EUR 278m for recruiting so Guardiola can build the team he wants..... Mind boggling.
Budget 278m and Messi release clause 250m hmmm....... :022:
So that means thay could afford Messi AND Kasami?
Quote from: cmg on January 24, 2013, 12:36:06 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 24, 2013, 11:25:02 AM
I read someone saying Reither isn't a free agent in Summer. I've read reports saying we will get him on a free during summer 2013. Can anyone confirm the length of his current contract?
I don't understand it either.
Occording to Fulham: "Fulham signed Sascha Riether on a season-long loan from FC Cologne in early July in a deal that gives the Whites an option to acquire the player on a permanent basis next summer."
Tranfermarkt (don't know how reliable that is) show him as contracted to FC Koln to summer 2014
Transfermarkt are very reliable.
Riether has a contract with Koln till 2014 but we still have an option to buy at the end of this season if we want to, which we'd be mad not to take advantage of.
Lazy journalism then guys, cheers.
Quote from: TWFL on January 24, 2013, 01:24:36 PM
Quote from: cmg on January 24, 2013, 12:36:06 PM
Quote from: FFC1987 on January 24, 2013, 11:25:02 AM
I read someone saying Reither isn't a free agent in Summer. I've read reports saying we will get him on a free during summer 2013. Can anyone confirm the length of his current contract?
I don't understand it either.
Occording to Fulham: "Fulham signed Sascha Riether on a season-long loan from FC Cologne in early July in a deal that gives the Whites an option to acquire the player on a permanent basis next summer."
Tranfermarkt (don't know how reliable that is) show him as contracted to FC Koln to summer 2014
Transfermarkt are very reliable.
Riether has a contract with Koln till 2014 but we still have an option to buy at the end of this season if we want to, which we'd be mad not to take advantage of.
Thanks for the clarification.
Presumably the 'option to buy' means that a price has already been agreed (otherwise it's meaningless). As you say we'd be mad not to, the bloke has been consistently impressive from the start.
ärry the bung has flown out to Portugal to tie up his 32nd signing. He says he will play them all in the next match if Fernandez can buy off the match officials. There has not been a problem before says árry.
Reading deny Jimmy Kebe is on his way to Newcastle and say the message on his Twitter account (along the "I am having a medical and will be signing a 4 year contract with Newcastle" kind of lines) was intended as a joke.
Funny boy!
Quote from: Burt on January 24, 2013, 04:07:27 PM
Reading deny Jimmy Kebe is on his way to Newcastle and say the message on his Twitter account (along the "I am having a medical and will be signing a 4 year contract with Newcastle" kind of lines) was intended as a joke.
Funny boy!
https://twitter.com/JKebe/status/294455399657136128
"Oups i thought if you're french and play football u just pop in to Newcastle and sign a contract. Not a chance of leaving #LoveReadingFc#"
He may be my new favorite non-Fulham player.
Moussa Sissoko has left Toulouse and is set to join Newcastle. According to SSN and Toulouse website.
VIVE LA NEWCASTLE :medal:
#NUFC have signed left-back Massadio Haïdara from Nancy on a five-and-a-half year deal.
To offer 5-and-a-half for someone nobody has heard of seems a gamble. If he´s kack & can´t sell him they will have to pay him for a hell of a long time.
3 years plus options seems more sensible.
i've about etienne capoue also heading to newcastle, as well as Massadio Haidara
Allez le bleu (noir et blanc)!!!
But seriously - Newcastle are signing a stupid amount of French players. It's getting a bit ridiculous.
Quote from: grandad on January 24, 2013, 06:31:05 PM
#NUFC have signed left-back Massadio Haïdara from Nancy on a five-and-a-half year deal.
To offer 5-and-a-half for someone nobody has heard of seems a gamble. If he´s kack & can´t sell him they will have to pay him for a hell of a long time.
3 years plus options seems more sensible.
Supporters in England haven't heard of him != nobody has heard of him.
An interesting take on the French influx at Newcastle from Malbranque.
http://www.footytube.com/video/malbranque-warns-of-newcastle-cliques-154241 (http://www.footytube.com/video/malbranque-warns-of-newcastle-cliques-154241)
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1310944/steed-malbranque-warns-of--'french-problem'-at-newcastle?cc=5739 (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1310944/steed-malbranque-warns-of--'french-problem'-at-newcastle?cc=5739)
Former Middlesbrough defender Pogatetz could return to England with Fulham, Wigan and Villa interested
By SIMON JONES
PUBLISHED: 23:02, 24 January 2013 | UPDATED: 23:30, 24 January 2013
Fulham have enquired about former Middlesbrough defender Emanuel Pogatetz, 31, at Wolfsburg.
Wigan and Aston Villa have also been offered the Austrian after his proposed move to Nurnberg collapsed.
Thoughts?
Llorente to Juve confirmed. He'll join on a free in the summer.
This is where we need Mr Fulham's Bundesliga knowledge.
All I remember from his time at Boro was him being a battler and a bit of a nutter
Yun Suk-Young has completed his move to QPR according to the official Chunnam Dragons website.
Yeah his insight would be handy.
The last time I saw him play was for poland I think but don't know how he's been doing at Wolfsburg.
This is a rather underwhelming link though and any interest would be for cover/short term I'm assuming as he is another 30+ player.
Isn't he a bit young for the Whites?
"Fulham have enquired about former Middlesbrough defender Emanuel Pogatetz, 31, at Wolfsburg. Wigan and Aston Villa have also been offered the Austrian."
"Tottenham are considering meeting West Ham's £3.5m release clause for Mohamed Diame beating Arsenal, Everton and Fulham to the 25-year-old midfielder."
Diame would have been a brilliant capture. Can't say I'm familiar with Pogatetz. It's slightly worrying though seeing teams like Newcastle filling all the gaps in their squad, and I also noticed that Norwich were linked with Van Wolfswinkel today.
It seems all the teams around our position in the table are reinforcing their squads, yet Chris David is the height of our activity so far. Keeping the faith though, and I'll reserve judgement until Feb 1st.
Quote from: YankeeJim on January 25, 2013, 01:08:08 AM
Isn't he a bit young for the Whites?
I've just realised the article has got his age wrong. He actually just turned 30 this past week, I know hardly a big difference though.
wouldnt mind Cisse or Vydra (both having been linked) however if we got Vydra it would prob be in the summer if he doesnt gain promotion with Watford
Quote from: Humbled on January 25, 2013, 01:40:21 AM
wouldnt mind Cisse or Vydra (both having been linked) however if we got Vydra it would prob be in the summer if he doesnt gain promotion with Watford
Which Cisse is that?
Vydra has been outstanding this season but as you say I can't see him arriving in this window.
Quote from: zander on January 25, 2013, 01:47:21 AM
Quote from: Humbled on January 25, 2013, 01:40:21 AM
wouldnt mind Cisse or Vydra (both having been linked) however if we got Vydra it would prob be in the summer if he doesnt gain promotion with Watford
Which Cisse is that?
Vydra has been outstanding this season but as you say I can't see him arriving in this window.
Papis from Newcastle.... apparently fell out with Pardew and we are in for him as we were when he went to Newcastle, i think someone mentioned on here b4. obviously only rumour, no inside info
Quote from: zander on January 25, 2013, 01:14:39 AM
Quote from: YankeeJim on January 25, 2013, 01:08:08 AM
Isn't he a bit young for the Whites?
I've just realised the article has got his age wrong. He actually just turned 30 this past week, I know hardly a big difference though.
You also thought the quote about being Austrian is wrong as u said u saw him play for Poland?
Quote from: ffcbulgaria on January 25, 2013, 01:55:05 AM
Quote from: zander on January 25, 2013, 01:14:39 AM
Quote from: YankeeJim on January 25, 2013, 01:08:08 AM
Isn't he a bit young for the Whites?
I've just realised the article has got his age wrong. He actually just turned 30 this past week, I know hardly a big difference though.
You also thought the quote about being Austrian is wrong as u said u saw him play for Poland?
I have no idea why I put that as he is Austrian, I must of been confusing him with someone.
Quote from: Humbled on January 25, 2013, 01:51:48 AM
Quote from: zander on January 25, 2013, 01:47:21 AM
Quote from: Humbled on January 25, 2013, 01:40:21 AM
wouldnt mind Cisse or Vydra (both having been linked) however if we got Vydra it would prob be in the summer if he doesnt gain promotion with Watford
Which Cisse is that?
Vydra has been outstanding this season but as you say I can't see him arriving in this window.
Papis from Newcastle.... apparently fell out with Pardew and we are in for him as we were when he went to Newcastle, i think someone mentioned on here b4. obviously only rumour, no inside info
Fair enough I hadn't seen that link myself.
Only 14 matches this season -- 9 for Wolfsburg [1 in the German Cup]/ 5 for AUSTRIA.
His squad number is 5 so they obviously expected him to play more often. If he's been injured, it's obviously NOT been during international breaks.
All Pogs lead to Fulham.
I'd much rather we sign Christian Träsch, Wolfsburg. He's a defensive midfielder and a 25 has youth on his side. We could get him for about £3m so not too expensive either.
Emanuel Pogatetz nickname is "Mad Dog" because he is a very hard defender. Former England and Middlesbrough coach Steve McClaren said "He never, ever, gives less than 300% in performance."
Oh dear this is really scraping the barrel, back to the Sanchez days.
Quote from: EJL on January 25, 2013, 12:58:14 AM
Yun Suk-Young has completed his move to QPR according to the official Chunnam Dragons website.
Couple of people saying that we've come in with a better offer. Doesn't sound like us though.
No surprises but the Zaha to Man U transfer has been completed, will happen after the season has finished.
Quote from: Burt on January 25, 2013, 10:53:27 AM
No surprises but the Zaha to Man U transfer has been completed, will happen after the season has finished.
This is the same sort of deal that we got when Man U brought Smalling
10.15: Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has been strongly linked with a move to Fulham this month and has now stressed his desire for regular first-team football after falling out of favour with the Serie A side
From SS Transfer Clockwatch
Quote from: malcbridger on January 25, 2013, 07:10:04 AM
Emanuel Pogatetz nickname is "Mad Dog" because he is a very hard defender. Former England and Middlesbrough coach Steve McClaren said "He never, ever, gives less than 300% in performance."
Steve McClaren is big on math, I guess.
We need creative midfielders for Christ´s sake not any more defensive ones. Even me the eternal optimist is starting to get worried about our lack of any signings that will strengthen our starting lineup.
Lets be honest what position doesn't need to b strengthened??? We could strengthen all positions including our bench, b team , c team and even the bloody chickens. Just relax take it easy and thank god that your not in jols seat. Leave him to do the worrying for you, after all he is getting paid, qualified and hired to do the job. If you think you can do a better one then submit your application form along with your cv to fulhamfc and in sure they will give you a bell when a vacancy arises
Quote from: EJL on January 25, 2013, 01:14:19 PM
10.15: Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has been strongly linked with a move to Fulham this month and has now stressed his desire for regular first-team football after falling out of favour with the Serie A side
From SS Transfer Clockwatch
Whilst I would love this player at FFC, I'm somewhat confused as to why we're even in the running. Both Utd and le arse are rumoured to be looking for a keeper and, unless he's nowhere near as good as I thought he was (in which case, do we really want him?), why haven't either of them got him? Or indeed Real for the injured Casillas?
Quote from: ollienixs on January 25, 2013, 03:12:25 PM
Lets be honest what position doesn't need to b strengthened??? We could strengthen all positions including out bench, b team , c team even the bloody chickens. Just relax take it easy and thank god that your not in me jols seat and leave him to do the worrying for you, after all he is getting paid, qualified and hired to do the job. If you think you can do a better one then submit your application form along with your cv to fulhamfc and in sure they will give you a bell when a vacancy arises
It hurt trying to read that.
Mbokani from anderlecht has been told he can leave in the summer.
From what I am hearing, we have bid for many players but keep getting outbid or losing to other clubs...sums up the window so far...probably will panic buy on last day.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 25, 2013, 03:30:29 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on January 25, 2013, 03:12:25 PM
Lets be honest what position doesn't need to b strengthened??? We could strengthen all positions including out bench, b team , c team even the bloody chickens. Just relax take it easy and thank god that your not in me jols seat and leave him to do the worrying for you, after all he is getting paid, qualified and hired to do the job. If you think you can do a better one then submit your application form along with your cv to fulhamfc and in sure they will give you a bell when a vacancy arises
It hurt trying to read that.
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on January 25, 2013, 03:33:13 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on January 25, 2013, 03:12:25 PM
Lets be honest what position doesn't need to b strengthened??? We could strengthen all positions including out bench, b team , c team even the bloody chickens. Just relax take it easy and thank god that your not in me jols seat and leave him to do the worrying for you, after all he is getting paid, qualified and hired to do the job. If you think you can do a better one then submit your application form along with your cv to fulhamfc and in sure they will give you a bell when a vacancy arises
What the f*ck does this even say?!
He's saying:
- Pretty much every position needs strengthening
- Relax and be thankful that you don't have to do Jol's job
- However, if you do feel like managing then by all means send in a CV to Fulham
Stop being awkward, guys 086.gif
Quote from: jmh on January 25, 2013, 02:30:22 PM
Quote from: malcbridger on January 25, 2013, 07:10:04 AM
Emanuel Pogatetz nickname is "Mad Dog" because he is a very hard defender. Former England and Middlesbrough coach Steve McClaren said "He never, ever, gives less than 300% in performance."
Steve McClaren is big on math, I guess.
I don't mind when people say 110% to describe how hard a player works. But when you say 300% like Schteve McClaren, it just shouts, "Look how much of a prat I am."
would anyone take malouda til the end of the season for the attacking midfield position??
Quote from: Humbled on January 25, 2013, 04:28:06 PM
would anyone take malouda til the end of the season for the attacking midfield position??
if we gonna get anything from filth i would much prefer marin
Quote from: EJL on January 25, 2013, 01:14:19 PM
10.15: Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has been strongly linked with a move to Fulham this month and has now stressed his desire for regular first-team football after falling out of favour with the Serie A side
From SS Transfer Clockwatch
"has been strongly linked with" doesn't mean anything more than "the press have speculated about this". We'd all love for Fulham to sign him, but his agent keeps saying in the press that there have been no bids and he probably won't move, they're just making things up because he hasn't been playing and Jol coached him before.
Quote from: jmh on January 25, 2013, 05:36:03 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 25, 2013, 01:14:19 PM
10.15: Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has been strongly linked with a move to Fulham this month and has now stressed his desire for regular first-team football after falling out of favour with the Serie A side
From SS Transfer Clockwatch
"has been strongly linked with" doesn't mean anything more than "the press have speculated about this". We'd all love for Fulham to sign him, but his agent keeps saying in the press that there have been no bids and he probably won't move, they're just making things up because he hasn't been playing and Jol coached him before.
The fact that the story has opened up again was the reason I posted it. A move away was ruled out last week.
Quote from: EJL on January 25, 2013, 05:56:33 PM
Quote from: jmh on January 25, 2013, 05:36:03 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 25, 2013, 01:14:19 PM
10.15: Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has been strongly linked with a move to Fulham this month and has now stressed his desire for regular first-team football after falling out of favour with the Serie A side
From SS Transfer Clockwatch
"has been strongly linked with" doesn't mean anything more than "the press have speculated about this". We'd all love for Fulham to sign him, but his agent keeps saying in the press that there have been no bids and he probably won't move, they're just making things up because he hasn't been playing and Jol coached him before.
The fact that the story has opened up again was the reason I posted it. A move away was ruled out last week.
Not blaming/criticizing you, just pointing out the language used by Sky.
Twitter saying we've got frimpong on loan from arsenal. ReAlly don't know much about him
:plus one:
Quote from: BedsFFC on January 25, 2013, 08:09:13 PM
Twitter saying we've got frimpong on loan from arsenal. ReAlly don't know much about him
I'm very new to twitter where do you read these things?
Quote from: BedsFFC on January 25, 2013, 08:09:13 PM
Twitter saying we've got frimpong on loan from arsenal. ReAlly don't know much about him
Average. Young and strong but has a tendency to get sent off. Think it may just be for cover, don't know though.
he tweeted earlier "on the move i am" seems to be true
are we excited about this? seems like quite a talent but no one has been able to harness it. how did he do on loan to charlton in December?
Just seen a tweet from a charlton fan saying "How did he manage to get himself a loan to Fulham, he was crap for us"
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 25, 2013, 08:22:29 PM
Just seen a tweet from a charlton fan saying "How did he manage to get himself a loan to Fulham, he was crap for us"
That bodes well then, he'll probably be an instant success
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 25, 2013, 08:22:29 PM
Just seen a tweet from a charlton fan saying "How did he manage to get himself a loan to Fulham, he was crap for us"
http://intothevalley.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=12641&page=1 (http://intothevalley.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=12641&page=1)
:023:
SSN just confirmed it btw
Quote from: horse1031 on January 25, 2013, 08:26:58 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 25, 2013, 08:22:29 PM
Just seen a tweet from a charlton fan saying "How did he manage to get himself a loan to Fulham, he was crap for us"
http://intothevalley.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=12641&page=1 (http://intothevalley.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=12641&page=1)
:023:
Some interesting points made on there. Perhaps a loan to a premiership team will get him going as he clearly has some ability.
Quote from: BedsFFC on January 25, 2013, 08:09:13 PM
Twitter saying we've got frimpong on loan from arsenal. ReAlly don't know much about him
This has got to be a depth move, right?
I get the distinct feeling that Diarra is one we can no longer count on for this season.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 25, 2013, 08:29:06 PM
SSN just confirmed it btw
Yep its on their website now. I just hope this isn't another Kasami type move where he gets a game and due to lacking match sharpness dosen't look too good and is never seen again.
Out of contract end of the season I believe, so if he impresses I guess he is ours. I like him, he's a battling midfielder but can attack too. If he stays fit, I think it's a very good signing, especially for next season.
Quote from: kiwiwaka on January 25, 2013, 08:35:58 PM
Out of contract end of the season I believe, so if he impresses I guess he is ours. I like him, he's a battling midfielder but can attack too. If he stays fit, I think it's a very good signing, especially for next season.
That is true. 21 and out of contract = good move. He is a decent player and plays with a huge amount of heart
Sissoko to Newcastle is official on a 6 and half year deal.
Quote from: zander on January 25, 2013, 08:41:23 PM
Sissoko to Newcastle is official on a 6 and half year deal.
6!!!! I guess he is only 23.
Quote from: zander on January 25, 2013, 08:41:23 PM
Sissoko to Newcastle is official on a 6 and half year deal.
These Newcastle contracts are crazy. I can only presume there are clauses written into them. I know there's a clause for Pardew whereby he's only entitled to a years wages if he gets the boot.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 25, 2013, 08:22:29 PM
Just seen a tweet from a charlton fan saying "How did he manage to get himself a loan to Fulham, he was crap for us"
Well, if it's on twitter it must be so!
Im just sayin
I happen to think it is a very smart signing
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 25, 2013, 09:09:42 PM
Im just sayin
I happen to think it is a very smart signing
That's fair enough. I am just a little surprised at the negativity towards the guy when he hasn't even kicked a ball for us yet. I don't know much about him but I wish him the very best and hope he does well for us. No offence intended.
Quote from: Jem on January 25, 2013, 09:17:18 PM
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 25, 2013, 09:09:42 PM
Im just sayin
I happen to think it is a very smart signing
That's fair enough. I am just a little surprised at the negativity towards the guy when he hasn't even kicked a ball for us yet. I don't know much about him but I wish him the very best and hope he does well for us. No offence intended.
The poor guy probably doesn't realise that he is already in line to be our next scapegoat. fp.gif
Quote from: craig10 on January 01, 2013, 04:09:57 AM
Frimpong or Denilson anyone??
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on January 01, 2013, 08:04:31 PM
I'd rather deficate in my hands and clap on both fronts.
do u still feel the same way???
I for 1 am happy with this signing
(the original comment was me before i had to change my name BTW)
Wenger likened fir pong to Patrick Vieira when he was coming thru as a teenager. Not that that counts for much but he must have seen something
The Frimpong loan has been confirmed by FFC here:
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/25/frimpong-joins-on-loan (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/25/frimpong-joins-on-loan)
Someone may have already posted this.
Zaha has joined United on a 5 and half year deal apparently worth 30-35k a week. He'll be loaned back until the summer.
Real Madrid have agreed a deal for Sevilla gk Diego Lopez after Casillas was confirmed out for one month.
Did a great job at Wolves and seem to be more Arsenal followers in favour of him being given an oppurtunity there ,than fan mates who are negative.
At Charlton he was parachuted into a poor team...oh hang on a minute.
Updated, updated list of completed transfers in to premier league clubs:
Daniel Sturridge [Chelsea - Liverpool] Undisclosed, believed to be £12m
Angelo Henriquez [Manchester United - Wigan] Loan
Sean Maguire [Waterford United - West Ham] Undisclosed
Zeki Fryers [Standard Liege - Tottenham] £3m
Lewis Holtby [Schalke - Tottenham] Free
Roger Espinoza [Sporting Kansas City - Wigan] Free
Mathieu Debuchy [Lille - Newcastle] Undisclosed, believed to be £5m
Marouane Chamakh [Arsenal - West Ham] Loan
Joe Cole [Liverpool - West Ham] Free
Chris David [FC Twente - Fulham] Undisclosed
Demba Ba [Newcastle - Chelsea] Undisclosed, believed to be £7m
Tal Ben Haim [unattached - QPR]
Hope Akpan [Crawley - Reading] Undisclosed
Alfred N'Diaye [Bursaspor - Sunderland] Undisclosed
Wellington Paulista [Cruzeiro - West Ham] Loan
Stephen Kelly [Fulham - Reading] Undisclosed
Loic Remy [Marseille - QPR] Undisclosed, believed to be £8m
Joel Robles [Atletico Madrid - Wigan] Loan
Vegard Forren [Molde - Southampton] Undisclosed
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa [Montpellier - Newcastle] Undisclosed, believed to be £6.7m
Yoan Gouffran [Bordeaux - Newcastle] Undisclosed
Massadio Haidara [Nancy - Newcastle] Undisclosed
Wilfried Zaha [Crystal Palace - Manchester United] £10m + £5m add-ons
Emmanuel Frimpong [Arsenal - Fulham] Loan
Moussa Sissoko [Toulouse - Newcastle] Undisclosed
The Toon have been busy raiding clubs across the channel - it's going to be interesting to see whether their form picks up as a result.
Quote from: Burt on January 26, 2013, 10:59:43 AM
The Toon have been busy raiding clubs across the channel - it's going to be interesting to see whether their form picks up as a result.
According to reports their in for another one, pierre-emerick aubameyang of saint etienne with a bid of 8.2m rejected so far.
Nicolas Anelka is expected in Turin today to finalise a move to Juventus after deciding to leave Shanghai.
QPR HAVE PUT BIDS IN FOR THE WHOLE MK DONS SQUAD
I heard a rumor that we are taking the whole squad on a field trip to show them what a set of goal posts looks like. The tour will be assisted by Mr. Hughes who seems to have slightly remembered.
Anelka to Juvents done. 11th club of his career and sixth country he's played in.
Quote from: zander on January 27, 2013, 01:16:25 AM
Anelka to Juvents done. 11th club of his career and sixth country he's played in.
The only surprising thing is it didn't cost them a fortune.
fulham linked with Okores from Njorselland again, aswell as some guy called jonathon ayite (never heard of him) according to sky sports website.
Quote from: westcliff white on January 27, 2013, 06:23:30 PM
fulham linked with Okores from Njorselland again, aswell as some guy called jonathon ayite (never heard of him) according to sky sports website.
Ayite is a 27 year old striker for Stade Brest currently with Togo at the ACN. I've never seen him so can't comment on what he's like. He scored against the Ivory Coast a few days ago.
Jonathan Ayité Goal ( Ivory Coast 1-1 Togo ) 22/01/2013 HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCHcHEmObic#ws)
Quote from: westcliff white on January 27, 2013, 06:23:30 PM
fulham linked with Okores from Njorselland again, aswell as some guy called jonathon ayite (never heard of him) according to sky sports website.
Ayite is an odd one to be linked. No smoke without fire?
Quote from: Nero on January 26, 2013, 05:36:45 PM
QPR HAVE PUT BIDS IN FOR THE WHOLE MK DONS SQUAD
Ha Ha! And probably the Oldham squad as well!
According to turkish reports Didier Drogba has penned an 18 month deal with Galatasaray.
Newcastle look close to securing a deal for striker Wilfried Bony
Quote from: zander on January 27, 2013, 09:15:27 PM
According to turkish reports Didier Drogba has penned an 18 month deal with Galatasaray.
Newcastle look close to securing a deal for striker Wilfried Bony
Newcastle will definitely not go down now. Bony is an inspired signing, such a great player.
Quote from: TWFL on January 27, 2013, 09:22:48 PM
Quote from: zander on January 27, 2013, 09:15:27 PM
According to turkish reports Didier Drogba has penned an 18 month deal with Galatasaray.
Newcastle look close to securing a deal for striker Wilfried Bony
Newcastle will definitely not go down now. Bony is an inspired signing, such a great player.
Yeah and to think we were linked with him last summer for half the current reported price.
Quote from: TWFL on January 27, 2013, 08:10:00 PM
Quote from: westcliff white on January 27, 2013, 06:23:30 PM
fulham linked with Okores from Njorselland again, aswell as some guy called jonathon ayite (never heard of him) according to sky sports website.
Ayite is an odd one to be linked. No smoke without fire?
Tough to say. I'm tempted as with most rumours to conclude that its guess work but we'll see.
Jamie Mackie again
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/qpr-transfer-news-norwich-and-fulham-1559561?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/qpr-transfer-news-norwich-and-fulham-1559561?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)
Always thought Mackie was Scottish - but played for them as his grandfather was from Kilmarnock! Born in Dorking - played for Leatherhead ... so a local lad for some. Not the best quality in Premiership terms, but a trier - could do with that now + a knockdown price as Harry must have to unload some. So fits our bill these days!
Quote from: Jambo on January 27, 2013, 11:12:32 PM
Jamie Mackie again
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/qpr-transfer-news-norwich-and-fulham-1559561?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/qpr-transfer-news-norwich-and-fulham-1559561?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)
I'm not too keen on this and definitely not at 3m.
Don't get me wrong but if machine s all we can attract, having been in the Orem for 12 years then we are n a state.but the maybe I am thinking we are better than we are stature wise.
I am not a massive fan of his, but bent being available for apparently just 4 million and butland being available for all edged.y 3 million plus then surely we can attract those at the prices being quoted.
Luckily, West Ham have been linked with.Pogatetz and Warnock.. Saves us having them. Two old donkeys imo
He is the stand out player in a Heinz 57 team. I like his drive & passion. Sign him. Why they are letting him go I really don´t know.
Mackie has been the only decent player from a very poor QPR team, the only one with any commitment to the clubs problems and they want to offload him? The way we are playing i'd take 11 players with Mackies passion for our shower of crap.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 28, 2013, 09:21:25 AM
Mackie has been the only decent player from a very poor QPR team, the only one with any commitment to the clubs problems and they want to offload him? The way we are playing i'd take 11 players with Mackies passion for our shower of crap.
Why would the odious Redknapp let another team in the relegation scrap have one of his lot? Either because he's stitched us on the price (px for Hangeland), because the player's pony or because it's rubbish is my guess.
WBA have turned down an improved offer from QPR for Odemwingie.
Quote from: BalDrick on January 28, 2013, 10:07:52 AM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 28, 2013, 09:21:25 AM
Mackie has been the only decent player from a very poor QPR team, the only one with any commitment to the clubs problems and they want to offload him? The way we are playing i'd take 11 players with Mackies passion for our shower of crap.
Why would the odious Redknapp let another team in the relegation scrap have one of his lot? Either because he's stitched us on the price (px for Hangeland), because the player's pony or because it's rubbish is my guess.
Mackie isn't a huge name. TBH Redknapp doesn't seem to arsed about the fighters and wants class on paper.
Quote from: Burt on January 28, 2013, 10:17:53 AM
WBA have turned down an improved offer from QPR for Odemwingie.
Keep an eye on his Twitter after this has gone online. He's going to have another rant no doubt.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 28, 2013, 10:27:31 AM
Quote from: Burt on January 28, 2013, 10:17:53 AM
WBA have turned down an improved offer from QPR for Odemwingie.
Keep an eye on his Twitter after this has gone online. He's going to have another rant no doubt.
Making himself look an idiot in the process. Hoping West Brom are going to dig their heels in and not let him go for any amount. Blatant tapping up, as ever will go unpunished
Everton to sign Leroy Fer for 8 mil. For a club with not much money that seems like a lot...
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8448245/Everton-set-to-complete-signing-of-sought-after-midfielder-Leroy-Fer (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8448245/Everton-set-to-complete-signing-of-sought-after-midfielder-Leroy-Fer)
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 28, 2013, 01:50:23 PM
Everton to sign Leroy Fer for 8 mil. For a club with not much money that seems like a lot...
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8448245/Everton-set-to-complete-signing-of-sought-after-midfielder-Leroy-Fer (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8448245/Everton-set-to-complete-signing-of-sought-after-midfielder-Leroy-Fer)
Gutted. Would be a decent signing for us but at that price.....
agree would have been a good player to sign, Twente signed him with the nmoney we gave them for Ruiz, wasnt like for like replacement but they had requirements which he met. He is a good player they paid around 5 million euros for him i believe so it is a handsome profit
Does this mean Fellaini is on the move? Like people have said. Everton aren't known for their cash.
Coutinho expected to complete his Liverpool move with a medical today too
Its a bit depressing seeing teams we should be competing with signing the players that could really help us out. Oh well... Im sure Mackie can play CM if need be.........
SKY SOURCES: Fulham have reportedly made an enquiry to Lille for the availability of former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou #FFC More on #SSN
Quote from: ElissonSnygg on January 28, 2013, 02:03:38 PM
SKY SOURCES: Fulham have reportedly made an enquiry to Lille for the availability of former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou #FFC More on #SSN
Yet another winger? Are there no CMs out there?!
kalou? really? I thought we needed players with a bit of fight in them?
Lots of talk on Twitter about a bid from QPR for Hangeland. Not much substance to Twitter though.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 28, 2013, 02:12:21 PM
Lots of talk on Twitter about a bid from QPR for Hangeland. Not much substance to Twitter though.
what are the chances of mackie and brede swapping teams in a deal?
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 28, 2013, 02:18:24 PM
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 28, 2013, 02:12:21 PM
Lots of talk on Twitter about a bid from QPR for Hangeland. Not much substance to Twitter though.
what are the chances of mackie and brede swapping teams in a deal?
can he play centre back??? if we did sell Brede and had noone come in that would be a tragedy
Quote from: Humbled on January 28, 2013, 02:23:13 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 28, 2013, 02:18:24 PM
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 28, 2013, 02:12:21 PM
Lots of talk on Twitter about a bid from QPR for Hangeland. Not much substance to Twitter though.
what are the chances of mackie and brede swapping teams in a deal?
can he play centre back??? if we did sell Brede and had noone come in that would be a tragedy
What would be tragic about Hughes and Senderos pairing at the back? ;)
In better news...Holtby has completed his move to Spuds so maybe Huddlestone will be available?
Wow, I'd take Okore, Malanda, Huddlestone and with a pinch of salt mackie.
Quote from: ElissonSnygg on January 28, 2013, 02:03:38 PM
SKY SOURCES: Fulham have reportedly made an enquiry to Lille for the availability of former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou #FFC More on #SSN
Fake account.
Quote from: Humbled on January 25, 2013, 09:49:07 PM
Quote from: craig10 on January 01, 2013, 04:09:57 AM
Frimpong or Denilson anyone??
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on January 01, 2013, 08:04:31 PM
I'd rather deficate in my hands and clap on both fronts.
do u still feel the same way???
I for 1 am happy with this signing
(the original comment was me before i had to change my name BTW)
No, I rate Frimpong and I think if he plays a mature commented game he can be very effective for us.
I was referring to Denilson.
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on January 28, 2013, 02:35:29 PM
Quote from: Humbled on January 25, 2013, 09:49:07 PM
Quote from: craig10 on January 01, 2013, 04:09:57 AM
Frimpong or Denilson anyone??
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on January 01, 2013, 08:04:31 PM
I'd rather deficate in my hands and clap on both fronts.
do u still feel the same way???
I for 1 am happy with this signing
(the original comment was me before i had to change my name BTW)
No, I rate Frimpong and I think if he plays a mature commented game he can be very effective for us.
I was referring to Denilson.
lol, yeah was only messing mate!! on his day i think he is exactly what we need in that area...
couple more signings would be nice. Huddlestone + defender and striker maybe
oh and not forgetting Butland or Stecklenerg... maybe i wamt too much lol
Not sure who he is but we are linked with De Camargo
http://www.voetbalkrant.com/nl/nieuws/lees/2013-01-28/wordt-het-fulham-voor-de-camargo (http://www.voetbalkrant.com/nl/nieuws/lees/2013-01-28/wordt-het-fulham-voor-de-camargo)
Google translation of article (an amusing read):
Fulham seem to be in pole position to Igor De Camargo to win. The striker must away to Borussia Mönchengladbach. First he seemed to Frankfurt pulling but that transfer did drag. Everton also was called.
According to The News, De Camargo today take medical tests at the London club. Thus he teammate can be among others Bryan Ruiz (ex-Gent, ex-Twente) and Dimitar Berbatov. At Fulham played also previously familiar Radzinski and Ki-Hyeon Seol (former Anderlecht).
So there seems to be a Belgian towards the Premier League. Negotiations with Frankfurt were advanced but the German club now appears behind the net to fish
redknapp on bbc has ruled out signing brede and olsson from west brom as we would not sell them...I somehow find it hard to trust this !
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 28, 2013, 02:56:03 PM
redknapp on bbc has ruled out signing brede and olsson from west brom as we would not sell them...I somehow find it hard to trust this !
"Fulham won't sell Hangeland, but I'd like him. In fact I want him. A lot. Like... a lot a lot. He's triffic. Oh, but I won't speak about other team's players. But that Hangeland... he's triffic."
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 28, 2013, 03:14:19 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 28, 2013, 02:56:03 PM
redknapp on bbc has ruled out signing brede and olsson from west brom as we would not sell them...I somehow find it hard to trust this !
"Fulham won't sell Hangeland, but I'd like him. In fact I want him. A lot. Like... a lot a lot. He's triffic. Oh, but I won't speak about other team's players. But that Hangeland... he's triffic."
Best laugh I have had all day. Thanks!
"Fulham won't sell Hangeland, but I'd like him. In fact I want him. A lot. Like... a lot a lot. He's triffic. Oh, but I won't speak about other team's players. But that Hangeland... he's triffic."
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Now gentlemen and moderators are there elements on this board that think a manager as above the board as Harry would ever tap ? This must be red carded .
Next you'll be talking about taxes ......
Mr Riverside, I am just awaiting an envelope stuffed with wads of cash before I make a decision on whether to red card GTM... :dft011:
not sure where i read it (but it was online) that WBA wont sell to QPR because of the actions, but are trying to broker a deal with us for baird and cash. thats for odemwingie
I know we made a move for Odemwingie in the last January window, but have yet to come across any similar move (or even gossip) this time around...
Quote from: westcliff white on January 28, 2013, 05:20:51 PM
not sure where i read it (but it was online) that WBA wont sell to QPR because of the actions, but are trying to broker a deal with us for baird and cash. thats for odemwingie
BalDrick likes this. Not so much the player who he doesn't rate hugely but the fact they don't want to do business with Twitch. Wish there were a few more who felt the same way
Unlike West Brom this, I reckon they're being difficult with transfer to ensure they get a good deal. Always seem to collect a decent fee. Would be pointless and uneconomical to keep Odemwingie at this stage as he's made his position at West Brom pretty much untenable.
Quote from: Jack Fulham on January 28, 2013, 05:34:29 PM
Unlike West Brom this, I reckon they're being difficult with transfer to ensure they get a good deal. Always seem to collect a decent fee. Would be pointless and uneconomical to keep Odemwingie at this stage as he's made his position at West Brom pretty much untenable.
But they're not being offered an earth-shattering amount are they? He'll soon pull up his socks once he finds himself still a Baggie in February. Player power and tapping up are the enemies here.
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Unlike West Brom this, I reckon they're being difficult with transfer to ensure they get a good deal. Always seem to collect a decent fee. Would be pointless and uneconomical to keep Odemwingie at this stage as he's made his position at West Brom pretty much untenable.
But they're not being offered an earth-shattering amount are they? He'll soon pull up his socks once he finds himself still a Baggie in February. Player power and tapping up are the enemies here.
I think it would still be worth it for them just to get him off the wage bill though, probably one of their highest paid players and he's 31 too.
Arsenal have opened formal talks with Barcelona to sign David Villa, claims Goal.com. It says manager Arsene Wenger is a long-time admirer of the 30-year-old and is prepared to pay up to £13.8 million to sign him on a permanent deal and match his £110,000-a-week wages.
Manchester Evening News reporting that Balotelli was pulled from the squad travelling down to London for Citeh's next game, and has flown to Italy.
West Ham have signed Emmanuel Pogatetz on loan for the rest of the season. Considering we were linked maybe we'll see what we have missed out on in the next few months, or be breathing a sigh of relief.
Leroy Fer to Everton is official.
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Leroy Fer to Everton is official.
Fantastic signing. Can't wait to see the Bouncer in action.
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Leroy Fer to Everton is official.
Fantastic signing. Can't wait to see the Bouncer in action.
is he better than ruiz?
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Leroy Fer to Everton is official.
Fantastic signing. Can't wait to see the Bouncer in action.
is he better than ruiz?
Two very different players. One thing is for sure - Fer will have no problem adjusting to the 'physicality' of the Premier League like Ruiz did. Very big and strong. Brilliant all-round player.
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Leroy Fer to Everton is official.
Fantastic signing. Can't wait to see the Bouncer in action.
is he better than ruiz?
Two very different players. One thing is for sure - Fer will have no problem adjusting to the 'physicality' of the Premier League like Ruiz did. Very big and strong. Brilliant all-round player.
hate to say it but has Ruiz adjusted to the physicality of the prem yet?
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Leroy Fer to Everton is official.
Fantastic signing. Can't wait to see the Bouncer in action.
is he better than ruiz?
Two very different players. One thing is for sure - Fer will have no problem adjusting to the 'physicality' of the Premier League like Ruiz did. Very big and strong. Brilliant all-round player.
hate to say it but has Ruiz adjusted to the physicality of the prem yet?
No.
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Quote from: zander on January 28, 2013, 09:54:43 PM
Leroy Fer to Everton is official.
Fantastic signing. Can't wait to see the Bouncer in action.
is he better than ruiz?
Two very different players. One thing is for sure - Fer will have no problem adjusting to the 'physicality' of the Premier League like Ruiz did. Very big and strong. Brilliant all-round player.
hate to say it but has Ruiz adjusted to the physicality of the prem yet?
He gets better all the time, if you remember how he was when he first arrived there has been a dramatic transformation since.
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Quote from: zander on January 28, 2013, 09:54:43 PM
Leroy Fer to Everton is official.
Fantastic signing. Can't wait to see the Bouncer in action.
is he better than ruiz?
Two very different players. One thing is for sure - Fer will have no problem adjusting to the 'physicality' of the Premier League like Ruiz did. Very big and strong. Brilliant all-round player.
hate to say it but has Ruiz adjusted to the physicality of the prem yet?
I guess you're right. He does put himself about a lot more than he used to. Certainly bulked up in the Summer but yeah, he is still pretty lightweight.
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Leroy Fer to Everton is official.
Fantastic signing. Can't wait to see the Bouncer in action.
is he better than ruiz?
Two very different players. One thing is for sure - Fer will have no problem adjusting to the 'physicality' of the Premier League like Ruiz did. Very big and strong. Brilliant all-round player.
hate to say it but has Ruiz adjusted to the physicality of the prem yet?
He gets better all the time, if you remember how he was when he first arrived there has been a dramatic transformation since.
really?....... I mean he's got steadily better but I personally don't believe it's been dramatic, he's still got a long way to go in terms of development.
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Quote from: zander on January 28, 2013, 09:54:43 PM
Leroy Fer to Everton is official.
Fantastic signing. Can't wait to see the Bouncer in action.
is he better than ruiz?
Two very different players. One thing is for sure - Fer will have no problem adjusting to the 'physicality' of the Premier League like Ruiz did. Very big and strong. Brilliant all-round player.
hate to say it but has Ruiz adjusted to the physicality of the prem yet?
He gets better all the time, if you remember how he was when he first arrived there has been a dramatic transformation since.
really?....... I mean he's got steadily better but I personally don't believe it's been dramatic, he's still got a long way to go in terms of development.
I have seen him going into tackles and competing for the ball, he couldn't do that when he first arrived. he would always shy away and was only any good when he was in loads of space. he works a lot better now in tight situations partly because he isn't as scared of being thumped. dont get me wrong he is no roy keane but he is adapting and gaining experience all the time.
Agreed. Since his debut v Blackburn he has come on leaps and bounds. By no means there yet, but much better than when he started out for us.
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Leroy Fer to Everton is official.
Fantastic signing. Can't wait to see the Bouncer in action.
it's bad enough seeing the likes of everton and newcastle picking up talented young players in positions we need to fill every other day, but when they start picking them up from fc twente, our glorified bloody feeder club, it really takes the ps.
Jores Okore
central defender
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Jores Okore
central defender
yes I saw that it was all but a done deal. I will believe it when I see it officially.
I like the idea, and do hope it is true!
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Leroy Fer to Everton is official.
Fantastic signing. Can't wait to see the Bouncer in action.
Yes. But nowhere near as fantastic as your new avatar! :54:
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... but when they start picking them up from fc twente, our glorified bloody feeder club, it really takes the ps.
this was my first response. maybe our resident scout took a holiday after the david signing.
Brek Shea to Stoke potentially back on, pending a medical Tuesday. The deal may now closer to $4m (£2.5m) than $3m.
http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/01/breaking-shea-being-sold-to-stoke-city-pending-physical.html (http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/01/breaking-shea-being-sold-to-stoke-city-pending-physical.html)
If we knew demps and dembele were going, why didn't we sign them and then package them for big money in this january window?
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 29, 2013, 07:07:51 AM
If we knew demps and dembele were going, why didn't we sign them and then package them for big money in this january window?
Because a contract requires two signatures.
I suppose...
Quote from: McBridefan1 on January 29, 2013, 07:07:51 AM
If we knew demps and dembele were going, why didn't we sign them and then package them for big money in this january window?
I wonder why the club didn't think of that fp.gif
Spurs are trying to hijack Norwich's bid for Celtic's Gary Hooper.
And Man U are lining up a bid for Victor Wanyama.
According to the Express & Star, Odemwingie is back in training at WBA. Wonder what the rest of his team mates think about that?
Looking at all the gossip from the media , QPR & Spurs are supposed to be bidding for another 4 signings each totaling 60 mil between them.
I thought arry told Fernandez not to waste his money on any new players. There are not enough games left for them to gel. When they go down they are going to be faced with a massive problem. It will be a buyers market.
Bit of the Yahoo round up for the morning so far :
QPR: Harry Redknapp, the Queens Park Rangers manager, launched a bid to sign Peter Crouch for a third time in his managerial career in a proposed swap deal with Jamie Mackie last night.
QPR have had a second bid for Brede Hangeland turned down as the Fulham defender enters the final six months of his contract.
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Looking at all the gossip from the media , QPR & Spurs are supposed to be bidding for another 4 signings each totaling 60 mil between them.
I thought arry told Fernandez not to waste his money on any new players. There are not enough games left for them to gel. When they go down they are going to be faced with a massive problem. It will be a buyers market.
Update. They have now bid 10 mil for Samba. They can still only have 11 on the pitch.They have had to hire 2 team coaches for away games.
Some tapping up news From the BBC:
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp on reports linking him with defender Christopher Samba and striker Peter Crouch tells BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty: "These are two players whose names have been mentioned, but at the moment we're not close to doing anything. Crouch's name came up in a meeting with the chairman but I don't think Stoke want to sell him.
"On Samba, again the chairman is dealing with this. At this stage I don't think that's a goer. I like Christopher Samba and he is a very good player but at this stage I don't see him leaving Russia. Things can changes but at this stage we're not close to doing anything."
Liverpool have agreed an £8.5m deal for Inter Milan's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho.
My friend who lives in Norwich and is a fanatic told me the locals are saying robin van wolfswinkel is a done deal basically. Man I hope not.
have a gut feeling brede will be off this window.
Our biggest problem is leaving contracts till last min as usual..I honestly think we are a poorly run club in that sense. The amount of players we have lost over the years due to this.
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 29, 2013, 10:17:17 AM
have a gut feeling brede will be off this window.
Our biggest problem is leaving contracts till last min as usual..I honestly think we are a poorly run club in that sense. The amount of players we have lost over the years due to this.
Have we not had an offer on the table for him for quite some time and hes postponed signing or refused to sign? The club can't force him to sign if that's the case.
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Quote from: cottage cheese on January 29, 2013, 10:17:17 AM
have a gut feeling brede will be off this window.
Our biggest problem is leaving contracts till last min as usual..I honestly think we are a poorly run club in that sense. The amount of players we have lost over the years due to this.
Have we not had an offer on the table for him for quite some time and hes postponed signing or refused to sign? The club can't force him to sign if that's the case.
then why is he still here? Im sorry but we need players 100% focused and not one who is just shopping around etc. We need to be firm and say either you sign or go and we get someone else in. He has been poor all season and quite frankly the club needs to grow a pair. Its a joke we have/will lose brede and dempsey for not only half their value but because we left it too late.
If Brede doesn't sign, we should let him run his contract down and keep him until the summer. He is the rock of our defence and we can't afford for him to go and not be replaced.
We certainly should not be selling him or anyone else to a relegation rival
Quote from: Max Headroom on January 29, 2013, 10:57:04 AM
If Brede doesn't sign, we should let him run his contract down and keep him until the summer. He is the rock of our defence and we can't afford for him to go and not be replaced.
We certainly should not be selling him or anyone else to a relegation rival
we certainly cant afford for our best defender to go for free? That makes no sense seeing that money is tight with us
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Quote from: cottage cheese on January 29, 2013, 10:17:17 AM
have a gut feeling brede will be off this window.
Our biggest problem is leaving contracts till last min as usual..I honestly think we are a poorly run club in that sense. The amount of players we have lost over the years due to this.
Have we not had an offer on the table for him for quite some time and hes postponed signing or refused to sign? The club can't force him to sign if that's the case.
then why is he still here? Im sorry but we need players 100% focused and not one who is just shopping around etc. We need to be firm and say either you sign or go and we get someone else in. He has been poor all season and quite frankly the club needs to grow a pair. Its a joke we have/will lose brede and dempsey for not only half their value but because we left it too late.
Exactly. People on here have asked the question of why he is still here if he won't sign and why is he still the captain. No-one knows and I haven't got a clue why someone who won't sign is still here and our captain. Hopefully he'll sign or just go before we lose a few million.
Quote from: Max Headroom on January 29, 2013, 10:57:04 AM
If Brede doesn't sign, we should let him run his contract down and keep him until the summer. He is the rock of our defence and we can't afford for him to go and not be replaced.
We certainly should not be selling him or anyone else to a relegation rival
Rock ?
Please define Rock for me ?
Don't get me wrong I am not saying that Hughes , Senderos and Baird are any better . They are not .
But Hangeland a Rock this season ?
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 29, 2013, 11:01:32 AM
Quote from: Max Headroom on January 29, 2013, 10:57:04 AM
If Brede doesn't sign, we should let him run his contract down and keep him until the summer. He is the rock of our defence and we can't afford for him to go and not be replaced.
We certainly should not be selling him or anyone else to a relegation rival
we certainly cant afford for our best defender to go for free? That makes no sense seeing that money is tight with us
If he goes and the club get relegated surely that's worse than keeping him and letting him go for free at the end of the season? He won't command a huge fee now, so it's not like the club are gonna lose out on £10 mil or anything.
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Quote from: Max Headroom on January 29, 2013, 10:57:04 AM
If Brede doesn't sign, we should let him run his contract down and keep him until the summer. He is the rock of our defence and we can't afford for him to go and not be replaced.
We certainly should not be selling him or anyone else to a relegation rival
we certainly cant afford for our best defender to go for free? That makes no sense seeing that money is tight with us
If he goes and the club get relegated surely that's worse than keeping him and letting him go for free at the end of the season? He won't command a huge fee now, so it's not like the club are gonna lose out on £10 mil or anything.
we are on course to getting relegated with him so what difference does it make? lol. Seriously tho we cant defend anymore and the teams around us bar villa are getting stronger
But the team are (arguably) even weaker without him. Unless he's gonna get replaced its WAY more prudent to keep him than get rid to a rival.
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But the team are (arguably) even weaker without him. Unless he's gonna get replaced its WAY more prudent to keep him than get rid to a rival.
Exactly - one thing cashing in and flogging him, but to another relegation-threatened team is beyond stupidity. If this one goes through late Thursday, I will be effin furious. And Jol/the club will have completely lost any remaining confidence I may have in them.
oh im not saying flog him to qpr. Im just saying Im sure there will be a host of clubs after him no doubt. I say we do get rid, give the captaincy to someone 100% focused and actually vocal on the pitch and go from there.
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 29, 2013, 12:05:51 PM
oh im not saying flog him to qpr. Im just saying Im sure there will be a host of clubs after him no doubt. I say we do get rid, give the captaincy to someone 100% focused and actually vocal on the pitch and go from there.
Karagounis should be captain!
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Quote from: cottage cheese on January 29, 2013, 12:05:51 PM
oh im not saying flog him to qpr. Im just saying Im sure there will be a host of clubs after him no doubt. I say we do get rid, give the captaincy to someone 100% focused and actually vocal on the pitch and go from there.
Karagounis should be captain!
Or El Sid, albeit he had an absolute mare at OT. But yeah, Hangeland's no captain.
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 29, 2013, 12:05:51 PM
oh im not saying flog him to qpr. Im just saying Im sure there will be a host of clubs after him no doubt. I say we do get rid, give the captaincy to someone 100% focused and actually vocal on the pitch and go from there.
Based on this season I'd be shocked if any half decent club would be after him. He's been very shaky and occasionally very poor.
So if we come out of this transfer window keeping all our current players and having brought in Frimpong and De Carmargo, will that be enough?
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 29, 2013, 12:24:12 PM
So if we come out of this transfer window keeping all our current players and having brought in Frimpong and De Carmargo, will that be enough?
No
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Quote from: cottage cheese on January 29, 2013, 12:05:51 PM
oh im not saying flog him to qpr. Im just saying Im sure there will be a host of clubs after him no doubt. I say we do get rid, give the captaincy to someone 100% focused and actually vocal on the pitch and go from there.
Based on this season I'd be shocked if any half decent club would be after him. He's been very shaky and occasionally very poor.
I can see your point and I guess we just differ on what we want in the team.
We are in a relegation dogfight and I cant see anything changing in the short term. Me personally, I only want players on the pitch who are 100% committed and ready to actually grind out results..Brede obviously is shopping around and you have to ask, does he really honestly care or feel bothered if we got relgated anymore? He is not signing for a reason and he should be stripped of the armband and sold. Its nothing personal but we need people to stand up and be counted and at the moment he is failing to deliver as captain and as a reliable player.
Come towards the end of the season if he has signed for a new club to join in the summer then he will not be 100% focused and I worry about that if we are needing points.
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Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 29, 2013, 12:24:12 PM
So if we come out of this transfer window keeping all our current players and having brought in Frimpong and De Carmargo, will that be enough?
No
Agreed. 2 and a half days to go, we are obviously trying to do some deals (on the cheap, as per)
Several people have said that, if he won't sign a new contract, why is he still here? The answer is that he has an existing contract that he is quite entitled to run down. We can, and possibly have, tried to offload him, but if the player doesn't fancy the move (to QPR for example) the most we could do is give him the Dempsey treatment.
I'm quite sure Brede's agent is reminding him that, if he is patient for a few months, he will be in a much stronger bargaining position as a free agent.
'he will be in a much stronger bargaining position as a free agent'
A far stronger position than at a relegated side.
I've felt for a long time, and thought I read somewhere too, that he's got his sights set on going home. He's a year late for going out at the top IMO, which may or may not be why we appear to have made rather derisory efforts at getting him to extend. Needs to relinquish the armband though
To be fair we don't know how derisory, or indeed generous, our contract offer has been.
in relation to de camargo...only a rumour but according to a dutch site elfvoetbal Everton have beaten us to his signing. Not seen anything here in Brussels, there was a link to HIN . be however nothing appeared on the site.
reading have confirmed a bit of ince at blackpool. I hope to god this club have some decent players coming in
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 29, 2013, 12:49:43 PM
To be fair we don't know how derisory, or indeed generous, our contract offer has been.
Either way, he should not be captain if either he thinks the offer is derisory (I doubt that it is, but it may not be as long as he might like) or he wants to be off (and I also think he wants to head home).
I don't disagree but I can't think of an outstanding alternative which, actually, is a large part of our problem.
karagounis but then his contrcat is up in the sumer too. Reither but he is only on loan doesnt sent that good a message, Mark S his contrcat is up. so your right not much option
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 29, 2013, 12:57:39 PM
reading have confirmed a bit of ince at blackpool. I hope to god this club have some decent players coming in
He´s obviously happy in the Championship.
Chelsea have apparently made an approach for Butland. I thought he wanted to be a No. 1 GK & not a bench warmer.
QuoteArsenal boss Arsene Wenger is pushing to sign a new striker this week.
Wenger has admitted he will try to sign a new striker before the transfer window shuts.
He said: "Quality-wise, no. But number-wise we are maybe a bit short.
"It will not be easy, though, because you do not find strikers who are good enough to play for us on the street."
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has ruled out signing Barcelona striker David Villa.
The Spain striker has been linked with the Gunners since the transfer window opened but Barcelona have consistently said they will not sell the striker.
Wenger said: "Barcelona don't want to sell, they've made that clear. I said they don't want to sell, I didn't say he was a target."
There have been no new arrivals at the Emirates this month despite Arsenal's position outside the top four and the departures of Marouane Chamakh and Johan Djourou.
Wenger said: "We are still trying, but it's hard to sign players in January who can improve you."
QuoteFulham are eyeing Brest striker Jonathan Ayite.
The People says the Cottagers have also made an enquiry about 27-year-old Brest striker Ayite.
He was born in France but plays for Togo and scored his country's goal in their 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations loss to the Ivory Coast.
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 29, 2013, 12:49:43 PM
To be fair we don't know how derisory, or indeed generous, our contract offer has been.
Apparently, it's generous. I don't think this is a case of Hangeland playing silly buggers with us, I'd bet a large sum that it's his agent.
I can't imagine Brede being a money grabber and I also cant see us giving into his agents excessive demands.... especially based on this seasons form.
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Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 29, 2013, 12:49:43 PM
To be fair we don't know how derisory, or indeed generous, our contract offer has been.
Apparently, it's generous. I don't think this is a case of Hangeland playing silly buggers with us, I'd bet a large sum that it's his agent.
I can't imagine Brede being a money grabber and I also cant see us giving into his agents excessive demands.... especially based on this seasons form.
The grapevine I have read reckons it's not very generous. Thing is, there's no denying a) he's been poor this season and b) the age situation still hasn't been resolved. In light of those, I'm not sure I'd bother being overly generous
All the rumours and talk I am hearing suggests that we are solely looking at strikers, whilst this may be us doing a good job keeping things quiet, why am I not reading/ hearing anything abouyt defenders? We lost Kelly and our CBs are not doing an adequate job. Worrying.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 29, 2013, 02:03:46 PM
All the rumours and talk I am hearing suggests that we are solely looking at strikers, whilst this may be us doing a good job keeping things quiet, why am I not reading/ hearing anything abouyt defenders? We lost Kelly and our CBs are not doing an adequate job. Worrying.
Okore is a defender. Manolev is a defender....
Malanda is a defensive midfielder.
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Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 29, 2013, 02:03:46 PM
All the rumours and talk I am hearing suggests that we are solely looking at strikers, whilst this may be us doing a good job keeping things quiet, why am I not reading/ hearing anything abouyt defenders? We lost Kelly and our CBs are not doing an adequate job. Worrying.
Okore is a defender. Manolev is a defender....
Malanda is a defensive midfielder.
As far as I have seen its gone pretty quiet on them, the only other being Boateng.
Barra Boy on TIFF reporting that we, amongst others (there's the rub), are said to be in talks with Aly Cissokho, 25 year old left back at Valencia. He joined them from Lyon for £12m after being there for three years. IF true it certainly shows some ambition, and funds available.
Simon Peach has said that he should have some good news for FFC fans later. Teasing swine...
Quote from: Senior Supporter on January 29, 2013, 02:26:59 PM
Barra Boy on TIFF reporting that we, amongst others (there's the rub), are said to be in talks with Aly Cissokho, 25 year old left back at Valencia. He joined them from Lyon for £12m after being there for three years. IF true it certainly shows some ambition, and funds available.
Would love that, but really really hard to imagine we could be in for the likes of him.
Please let us sign Camargo, Okore & Malander.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 29, 2013, 02:03:46 PM
All the rumours and talk I am hearing suggests that we are solely looking at strikers, whilst this may be us doing a good job keeping things quiet, why am I not reading/ hearing anything abouyt defenders? We lost Kelly and our CBs are not doing an adequate job. Worrying.
We didn't hear anything at all about Frimpong before it was announced. You can't put too much stock on the rumors that you hear, especially regarding this current FFC management team which plays things very close to the vest.
Re. Cissokho, it's a bit unnerving that Valencia would be considering selling him just a few months after they brought him in to replace Jordi Alba, although maybe Valverde just doesn't like him as much as Pellegrino did. For what it's worth, the accounts I'm seeing say they paid €6m for him, and not the £12m mentioned upthread, so maybe they just want to stick with Mathieu and turn a quick profit on Cissokho. (Would he even be eligible to come play for Fulham right away? He played a couple of league matches for Lyon at the start of the year, so wouldn't he be barred by the three club rule?)
Quote from: jmh on January 29, 2013, 03:33:03 PM
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 29, 2013, 02:03:46 PM
All the rumours and talk I am hearing suggests that we are solely looking at strikers, whilst this may be us doing a good job keeping things quiet, why am I not reading/ hearing anything abouyt defenders? We lost Kelly and our CBs are not doing an adequate job. Worrying.
We didn't hear anything at all about Frimpong before it was announced. You can't put too much stock on the rumors that you hear, especially regarding this current FFC management team which plays things very close to the vest.
Re. Cissokho, it's a bit unnerving that Valencia would be considering selling him just a few months after they brought him in to replace Jordi Alba, although maybe Valverde just doesn't like him as much as Pellegrino did. For what it's worth, the accounts I'm seeing say they paid €6m for him, and not the £12m mentioned upthread, so maybe they just want to stick with Mathieu and turn a quick profit on Cissokho. (Would he even be eligible to come play for Fulham right away? He played a couple of league matches for Lyon at the start of the year, so wouldn't he be barred by the three club rule?)
Hard to imagine they'd be willing to let Cissokho go as you say but you never know with these things. The emergence of Juan Bernat might be a reason they'd be open to it. He looks an extremely talented player.
Balotelli off to AC Milan for £17m...
Quote from: Burt on January 29, 2013, 05:11:46 PM
Balotelli off to AC Milan for £17m...
Is that official?
Quote from: zander on January 29, 2013, 05:12:16 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 29, 2013, 05:11:46 PM
Balotelli off to AC Milan for £17m...
Is that official?
God, I hope so. The last time I wanted someone OUT of the Premier League this badly it was Christian Ronaldo. I haven't missed his presence for even a second since, and I know I'll feel no loss when Balotelli is some other league's problem.
i am on the opposite side of the fence to you Hatter re roaldo, i used to enjot watchign his skill in the prem. He has suceeded in 3 countres playing and arguably in the best and toughest league around. as for balo i am ambivalent towards him, he has a lot of talent but i fear he will waste it
Quote from: zander on January 29, 2013, 05:12:16 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 29, 2013, 05:11:46 PM
Balotelli off to AC Milan for £17m...
Is that official?
It's all but done. He's a total arse, but brilliant entertainment.
Re Balotelli, here's the blurb from the Beeb:
AC Milan have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli on a four-and-a-half-year contract, the Italian club's director Umberto Gandini has confirmed.
Former Inter Milan striker Balotelli, 22, will have a medical in Milan on Wednesday before signing.
Considering Balotelli's history with Inter, it's a fascinating transfer. He has never hidden his affection for Milan. Marco Materazzi revealed earlier this week how Balotelli would every now and again turn up for training at Inter wearing Milan socks. As playful punishment, Materazzi would take the scissors to them. TV show Striscia la Notizia caught up with Balotelli and even got him to pull on a red and black shirt. Now he gets to wear one for real. Attention switches to 24 February, the date of the next Derby della Madonnina when Balotelli will face his old team Inter.
An initial fee of 22m euros (£19m) is believed to have been paid, rising to 25m euros (£22m) with add-ons.
Manchester City have declined to comment on the news.
The Italy international had travelled with City to London for the Premier League game against Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday evening, when manager Roberto Mancini is likely to comment on the deal.
Gandini said on Twitter: "Transfer agreement for Balotelli signed with Manchester City. Medical is tomorrow [Wednesday] in Milan, then personal terms until 2017 will be signed."
Manchester City signed Balotelli for £24m in 2010 with the striker scoring 20 Premier League goals for the club.
Balotelli's departure comes weeks after he was involved in a training ground altercation with Mancini.
That was the last in a series of controversies during his time with the Premier League champions.
In his first season at Manchester City he scored 10 goals in 28 appearances, but was also sent off twice - against West Bromwich Albion and Dynamo Kiev.
The 2011-12 season was arguably his most productive as he scored 20 goals in 40 appearances, and he provided the crucial assist for Sergio Aguero to score the title-clinching goal against QPR in May last year.
However, he still struggled with discipline on the pitch, picking up 11 yellow cards and he was also sent off in Premier League games against Liverpool and Arsenal, the latter prompting Mancini to suggest he would be willing to sell the striker.
Balotelli impressed for Italy at Euro 2012, notably scoring twice in the semi-final win against Germany.
However, he failed to build on that when he returned to domestic action with Manchester City this season and found himself behind Aguero, Carlos Tevez and Edin Dzeko.
In total, he made 20 appearances during the current campaign, 12 of those from the bench, and scored three goals, the last of which came in a 2-0 victory at Wigan on 28 November.
Just heard SS mention that assist statistic, Burt. Only got one in two and a half years and it won them the league. Who else but Balotelli, ay?
Mackie not even on the bench for qphaha. Big sign that he's moving on. Do we need him? I suppose he'll give plenty of running, can't see him starting for us though, could be a good option from the bench though. Better than rodaellga in my opinion.
Quote from: Chutney on January 29, 2013, 06:55:24 PM
Mackie not even on the bench for qphaha. Big sign that he's moving on. Do we need him? I suppose he'll give plenty of running, can't see him starting for us though, could be a good option from the bench though. Better than rodaellga in my opinion.
You could say he's Duff without the crossing and dribbling ability,Would be a good squad player.
Just read on Sky that Collins John has been cut loose by Barnet. Any takers? LOL
Quote from: YankeeJim on January 29, 2013, 07:04:18 PM
Just read on Sky that Collins John has been cut loose by Barnet. Any takers? LOL
Can't believe I had that guys name on the back of a Fulham shirt. His performance in a 3-4 loss at home to Blackburn was deceiving.
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 29, 2013, 07:07:08 PM
Quote from: YankeeJim on January 29, 2013, 07:04:18 PM
Just read on Sky that Collins John has been cut loose by Barnet. Any takers? LOL
Can't believe I had that guys name on the back of a Fulham shirt. His performance in a 3-4 loss at home to Blackburn was deceiving.
I'll never forgot that goal at Boro
Quote from: HatterDon on January 29, 2013, 06:05:31 PM
Quote from: zander on January 29, 2013, 05:12:16 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 29, 2013, 05:11:46 PM
Balotelli off to AC Milan for £17m...
Is that official?
God, I hope so. The last time I wanted someone OUT of the Premier League this badly it was Christian Ronaldo. I haven't missed his presence for even a second since, and I know I'll feel no loss when Balotelli is some other league's problem.
It's the press fixation with him that annoys me more. Anyway I think its quite a good deal for Milan, I enjoy watching a bit of serie A and am curious to see how him and El Shaarawy team up.
Quote from: EJL on January 29, 2013, 06:53:07 PM
Just heard SS mention that assist statistic, Burt. Only got one in two and a half years and it won them the league. Who else but Balotelli, ay?
According to the Premier League website he has four, not one. Not a ton, but still.
Redknapp has stated he wants more players.... by naming two substitute goalkeepers. God I loathe that man.
Apparantly QPR have entered the bidding for Jamie Mackie.
Quote from: jmh on January 29, 2013, 07:36:05 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 29, 2013, 06:53:07 PM
Just heard SS mention that assist statistic, Burt. Only got one in two and a half years and it won them the league. Who else but Balotelli, ay?
According to the Premier League website he has four, not one. Not a ton, but still.
Maybe it was one Premier League assist? That or Sky have got their facts wrong (despite religiously using Opta).
Urby Emmanuelson on the verge of signing for Fulham on a 5 month loan deal.
SKY ITALIA reporting as well as the Journalist who broke the Balotelli news, as well as the Milan associated account 'Milanello' :wine:
Quote from: ClarksOriginal on January 29, 2013, 07:56:36 PM
Urby Emmanuelson on the verge of signing for Fulham on a 5 month loan deal.
SKY ITALIA reporting as well as the Journalist who broke the Balotelli news, as well as the Milan associated account 'Milanello' :wine:
Still can't believe this.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 29, 2013, 07:41:36 PM
Redknapp has stated he wants more players.... by naming two substitute goalkeepers. God I loathe that man.
Pardon me if this isn't proper slang in the UK, but, god what a douche he is.
On transfer links to Valencia players, their financial situation is terrible and they will be offloading any assets they have.
Quote from: itombomb on January 29, 2013, 08:00:46 PM
On transfer links to Valencia players, their financial situation is terrible and they will be offloading any assets they have.
We need a striker. How about Roberto Soldado? 079.gif
Re. Emanuelson, per the Wikipedia page for AC Milan's current season (so take it for what it's worth), he's mainly been used this season as (stop me if you've heard this one before) an inverted right wing. Jol, as Ajax manager, initiated his transition from left back to midfield, so my initial hunch that he was being looked at as a replacement for Riise may have been wrong.
Quote from: cmg on January 29, 2013, 07:52:04 PM
Apparantly QPR have entered the bidding for Jamie Mackie.
He is way too good for them. 100% effort and I think twitchy is making a huge mistake moving him on.
Still would like to see us bring in Huddlestone
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 30, 2013, 12:31:56 AM
Still would like to see us bring in Huddlestone
doesn't impress me
From the BBC:
Everton's move for Leroy Fer is in doubt after complications with the Twente midfielder's medical. The Blues are hoping to restructure the £8.6m deal for the Dutchman, 23.
From TalkSport:
Norwich have made a third bid for Celtic's Gary Hooper, believed to be in the region of £6m. It has been rejected.
From the BBC:
Stoke manager Tony Pulis has confirmed he has received an enquiry from QPR for Peter Crouch
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 09:14:16 AM
From TalkSport:
Norwich have made a third bid for Celtic's Gary Hooper, believed to be in the region of £6m. It has been rejected.
Funnily enough, a third derisory bid as well. There should be punishments for taking the piss like Norwich are.
Also from the Beeb:
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez hopes to sign Paul Scharner on loan from Hamburg.
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 08:38:08 AM
From the BBC:
Everton's move for Leroy Fer is in doubt after complications with the Twente midfielder's medical. The Blues are hoping to restructure the £8.6m deal for the Dutchman, 23.
I'd be surprised if that deal went through. Twente weren't happy that Everton announced the deal before it has been finalized but apparently Everton discovered during the medical that he has a knee problem.
Quote from: H3Matt on January 30, 2013, 09:29:08 AM
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 08:38:08 AM
From the BBC:
Everton's move for Leroy Fer is in doubt after complications with the Twente midfielder's medical. The Blues are hoping to restructure the £8.6m deal for the Dutchman, 23.
I'd be surprised if that deal went through. Twente weren't happy that Everton announced the deal before it has been finalized but apparently Everton discovered during the medical that he has a knee problem.
Sounds familiar... John Carew stylie :dft011:
7.35: Dutch international Urby Emanuelson has confirmed that he is set to join Fulham from AC Milan.
From the SS Transfer Clockwatch
Northern Echo:
Danny Graham is still expected to seal a £5.5m move to Sunderland despite being subjected to a barrage of abuse at the Stadium of Light last night.
BBC:
QPR announce that South Korea international Yun Suk-Young has signed a three-and-a-half year deal at Loftus Road.
Latest on the Crouch to QPR piece, From BBC Sport's Ben Smith:
"QPR will hold further talks with Stoke today as manager Harry Redknapp pushes ahead with plans to sign striker Peter Crouch.
"Stoke are willing to sell Crouch but have rejected a player plus cash offer that would have seen Jamie Mackie move to the Britannia Stadium.
"QPR are now preparing to return with a straight cash offer for Crouch with Stoke attempting to recoup close to the £10m they paid for him in August 2011."
Also from Ben Smith:
"West Ham are closing in on a deal for Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson.
"The 33-year-old former England international has fallen out of favour at Ewood Park in recent months and been told he can move on. "
James Horncastle, BBC Sport:
"It would appear that Napoli have beaten QPR to the signing of Rolando.
"Reports are beginning to emerge that an agreement was reached with Porto last night to loan the player until the end of the season with a right to buy included in the deal for a fee said to be 7.5m euros. The 27-year-old Portugal international defender is expected to fly to Italy tonight and undergo a medical on Thursday."
From Ben Smith, BBC Sport:
"Mohammed Diame has been one of the most talked about players during the January transfer window but West Ham are increasingly confident that he will sign a new contract with them in the coming days.
"Arsenal have been one of a number of clubs linked with the 25-year-old Senegal midfielder because of a release clause in his contract.
"Contrary to reports, Diame's release clause is closer to £7m than £3.5m, but West Ham are hopeful that any new deal would see that removed and end speculation on his future.
"The one variable in all this is the player himself, who, according to manager Sam Allardyce, changes his mind from one hour to the next."
From BBC Sport's Iain Dennis:
"Norwich City will sign striker Kei Kamara subject to a work permit from Sporting Kansas City. The 28-year-old is a Sierre Leone international."
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 12:09:00 PM
From BBC Sport's Iain Dennis:
"Norwich City will sign striker Kei Kamara subject to a work permit from Sporting Kansas City. The 28-year-old is a Sierre Leone international."
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Fulham hope to complete a move for Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone before the transfer window closes.
The Cottagers have made a £5million bid for the midfielder and are confident that they will get their man.
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Quote from: Lighthouse on January 30, 2013, 12:53:05 PM
Fulham hope to complete a move for Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone before the transfer window closes.
The Cottagers have made a £5million bid for the midfielder and are confident that they will get their man.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2270625/Fulham-make-5m-bid-Tom-Huddlestone.html#ixzz2JSkjEdvf (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2270625/Fulham-make-5m-bid-Tom-Huddlestone.html#ixzz2JSkjEdvf)
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£5 million seems steep unless Jol knows something we don't.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 30, 2013, 01:10:07 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 30, 2013, 12:53:05 PM
Fulham hope to complete a move for Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone before the transfer window closes.
The Cottagers have made a £5million bid for the midfielder and are confident that they will get their man.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2270625/Fulham-make-5m-bid-Tom-Huddlestone.html#ixzz2JSkjEdvf (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2270625/Fulham-make-5m-bid-Tom-Huddlestone.html#ixzz2JSkjEdvf)
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£5 million seems steep unless Jol knows something we don't.
I would be absolutely certain that he does.
I'd be very happy if we could get Huddlestone. Potentially he could be our playmaker for the next 10 years. He's one player I think would justify us paying over the top.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 30, 2013, 01:10:07 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 30, 2013, 12:53:05 PM
Fulham hope to complete a move for Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone before the transfer window closes.
The Cottagers have made a £5million bid for the midfielder and are confident that they will get their man.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2270625/Fulham-make-5m-bid-Tom-Huddlestone.html#ixzz2JSkjEdvf (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2270625/Fulham-make-5m-bid-Tom-Huddlestone.html#ixzz2JSkjEdvf)
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£5 million seems steep unless Jol knows something we don't.
A decent midfield player in his prime with over 100 PL games under his belt and still under contract. 5M seems a fair price to me.
usually they would want 12m thats daniel vevy for you
Still need a centre back. Looks like we are going for mid field. But you know 'arry last day hangeland. Probably has a car outside motspur trying to hi jack our deals
C'mon Jol knowing something we don"t really.
Quote from: Arthur on January 30, 2013, 01:24:16 PM
A decent midfield player in his prime with over 100 PL games under his belt and still under contract. 5M seems a fair price to me.
Yes. I'm not a great Huddlestone fan, but he is the TYPE of player we need and £5m seems reasonable for a 26 year old England international - unless he's just taken up chainsaw juggling as a hobby or takes his holidays in Syria.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 30, 2013, 01:10:07 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on January 30, 2013, 12:53:05 PM
Fulham hope to complete a move for Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone before the transfer window closes.
The Cottagers have made a £5million bid for the midfielder and are confident that they will get their man.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2270625/Fulham-make-5m-bid-Tom-Huddlestone.html#ixzz2JSkjEdvf (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2270625/Fulham-make-5m-bid-Tom-Huddlestone.html#ixzz2JSkjEdvf)
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£5 million seems steep unless Jol knows something we don't.
I think he knows exactly what we know. Our team is in trouble, THIS season, without a midfielder with PL experience who can play deep, move the ball forward, and distribute - someone who can afford us the opportunity to move Ruiz and Berba further upfield.
Quote from: west kowloon white on January 30, 2013, 01:31:08 PM
C'mon Jol knowing something we don"t really.
Exactly - a surprise for you?
I tend to the view that the management of our club are in possession of all the information and facts about what is going on.
I also believe that they do not going round telling everyone.
If I am right it follows that most of the comments posted as facts on here are . . . well what are they?
1. Vital information that I know for a fact
2. Something someone told me
3. Something I made up
You choose - I would go for 3. Something I made up.
QPR have met Anzhi Makhachkala's release clause for defender Christopher Samba, the Press Association understands.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp said yesterday that he did not think that the move was "a goer" as he did not see the 28-year-old leaving Russia.
Quote from: Roberty on January 30, 2013, 01:45:16 PM
Quote from: west kowloon white on January 30, 2013, 01:31:08 PM
C'mon Jol knowing something we don"t really.
I tend to the view that the management of our club are in possession of all the information and facts about what is going on.
I also believe that they do not going round telling everyone.
Best shut down the Board.
Nothing really for us to talk about. The club knows best - we should be grateful.
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 01:46:51 PM
QPR have met Anzhi Makhachkala's release clause for defender Christopher Samba, the Press Association understands.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp said yesterday that he did not think that the move was "a goer" as he did not see the 28-year-old leaving Russia.
You're taking this transfer thread by the scruff of the neck, Burt. Deadline day is going to be hectic...
The prospect of a M'Bia and Samba centre back partnership is frightening. So much muscle - no nonsense.
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 30, 2013, 01:47:28 PM
Quote from: Roberty on January 30, 2013, 01:45:16 PM
Quote from: west kowloon white on January 30, 2013, 01:31:08 PM
C'mon Jol knowing something we don"t really.
I tend to the view that the management of our club are in possession of all the information and facts about what is going on.
I also believe that they do not going round telling everyone.
Best shut down the Board.
Nothing really for us to talk about. The club knows best - we should be grateful.
He actually makes a valid point. I know there are a lot of people on here who think they can do better and predict an impending doom but I'm glad if this happens. Means these know it alls can apply for the job vacancy opening up and push the club forward.
It may well be that the club knows best - I hope so.
Doesn't leave us much to talk about though if we can't speculate, moan, criticise etc on here.
Does it really need saying that we're all know nothing amateurs. We know that surely.
We have though got a massive amount of emotion invested in this club. More than is healthy probably.
Quote from: EJL on January 30, 2013, 01:52:49 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 01:46:51 PM
QPR have met Anzhi Makhachkala's release clause for defender Christopher Samba, the Press Association understands.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp said yesterday that he did not think that the move was "a goer" as he did not see the 28-year-old leaving Russia.
You're taking this transfer thread by the scruff of the neck, Burt. Deadline day is going to be hectic...
The prospect of a M'Bia and Samba centre back partnership is frightening. So much muscle - no nonsense.
Coincides with a spot of time off work Mr EJL. Just as well the deadline is up soon, as next week I will be back at work, with not a lot of time for FOFing around!
Quote from: EJL on January 30, 2013, 01:52:49 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 01:46:51 PM
QPR have met Anzhi Makhachkala's release clause for defender Christopher Samba, the Press Association understands.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp said yesterday that he did not think that the move was "a goer" as he did not see the 28-year-old leaving Russia.
You're taking this transfer thread by the scruff of the neck, Burt. Deadline day is going to be hectic...
The prospect of a M'Bia and Samba centre back partnership is frightening. So much muscle - no nonsense.
I think QPR are buying a very good squad. Notice I put think, this is my own personal opinion.
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 02:00:47 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 30, 2013, 01:52:49 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 01:46:51 PM
QPR have met Anzhi Makhachkala's release clause for defender Christopher Samba, the Press Association understands.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp said yesterday that he did not think that the move was "a goer" as he did not see the 28-year-old leaving Russia.
You're taking this transfer thread by the scruff of the neck, Burt. Deadline day is going to be hectic...
The prospect of a M'Bia and Samba centre back partnership is frightening. So much muscle - no nonsense.
Coincides with a spot of time off work Mr EJL. Just as well the deadline is up soon, as next week I will be back at work, with not a lot of time for FOFing around!
I'm off work as well, but just popping out to buy bird stuff and then off up to London for the match. COYW's :scarf:
Quote from: Berserker on January 30, 2013, 02:01:15 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 30, 2013, 01:52:49 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 01:46:51 PM
QPR have met Anzhi Makhachkala's release clause for defender Christopher Samba, the Press Association understands.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp said yesterday that he did not think that the move was "a goer" as he did not see the 28-year-old leaving Russia.
You're taking this transfer thread by the scruff of the neck, Burt. Deadline day is going to be hectic...
The prospect of a M'Bia and Samba centre back partnership is frightening. So much muscle - no nonsense.
I think QPR are buying a very good squad. Notice I put think, this is my own personal opinion.
I have to agree, seems they are actually buying grafters who know how to knuckle down and grind a result... Samba is a rock
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 30, 2013, 01:59:05 PM
It may well be that the club knows best - I hope so.
Doesn't leave us much to talk about though if we can't speculate, moan, criticise etc on here.
Does it really need saying that we're all know nothing amateurs. We know that surely.
We have though got a massive amount of emotion invested in this club. More than is healthy probably.
I think you understand it was tongue in cheek really :) And No we aren't all amatuers, I think I was clear that we are more qualified then we let on!!!
But my view on this is similar where I think the club obviously do things for the benefit of the club and I try not to be too pessimistic about it. However mistakes will inevitably be made and those mistakes will be held accountable to the individuals. No harm in a moan etc and its always valid because its an opinion, I just tend to gripe with it when its just moaning for the sake of moaning. And predicting impending doom and Booing (not all but some) when I think support and encouragement would best serve the team. (understand this isn't applicable on the message board however but I think you get my general point)
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 01:46:51 PM
QPR have met Anzhi Makhachkala's release clause for defender Christopher Samba, the Press Association understands.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp said yesterday that he did not think that the move was "a goer" as he did not see the 28-year-old leaving Russia.
Samba would be a quality signing but didnt he leave Blackburn when they were a sinking ship? Why would he want to come back and do it all over again?
I don't doubt that the Board, manager and players are doing their best. Personal abuse grates with me but things like match performances, tactics, squad changes etc are fair game for us to applaud or moan as we see fit.
It was of course false modesty for me to say that we're ALL know nothing amateurs.
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 30, 2013, 01:59:05 PM
It may well be that the club knows best - I hope so.
Doesn't leave us much to talk about though if we can't speculate, moan, criticise etc on here.
Does it really need saying that we're all know nothing amateurs. We know that surely.
We have though got a massive amount of emotion invested in this club. More than is healthy probably.
I agree 100% - commenting about what is going on made this board interesting.
Unfortunately this turned in a vituperative tirade about the management of our club that was supported by facts that turned out to be nothing of the sort. You don't need to insult them to say what you think but a lot of what has been written was an insult and nothing else.
As a regular reader of this board I was left to wonder if it had been infiltrated by QPR supporters looking to get one over us.
Quote from: EJL on January 30, 2013, 01:52:49 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 01:46:51 PM
QPR have met Anzhi Makhachkala's release clause for defender Christopher Samba, the Press Association understands.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp said yesterday that he did not think that the move was "a goer" as he did not see the 28-year-old leaving Russia.
You're taking this transfer thread by the scruff of the neck, Burt. Deadline day is going to be hectic...
The prospect of a M'Bia and Samba centre back partnership is frightening. So much muscle - no nonsense.
Yeah they should be solid enough to grind out another 14 0-0's
I think the ManCity and ManU performances were wholly deserving of vituperative tirades.
I'd love to come on here tomorrow full of praise for a quality performance tonight.
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 30, 2013, 02:17:18 PM
I'd love to come on here tomorrow full of praise for a quality performance tonight.
Hear, hear to that TG! COYWs! :scarf:
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 30, 2013, 02:11:48 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 01:46:51 PM
QPR have met Anzhi Makhachkala's release clause for defender Christopher Samba, the Press Association understands.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp said yesterday that he did not think that the move was "a goer" as he did not see the 28-year-old leaving Russia.
Samba would be a quality signing but didnt he leave Blackburn when they were a sinking ship? Why would he want to come back and do it all over again?
Same reason he went to play in Russia.
Quote from: JustOverTheRiver on January 30, 2013, 02:11:48 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 01:46:51 PM
QPR have met Anzhi Makhachkala's release clause for defender Christopher Samba, the Press Association understands.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp said yesterday that he did not think that the move was "a goer" as he did not see the 28-year-old leaving Russia.
Samba would be a quality signing but didnt he leave Blackburn when they were a sinking ship? Why would he want to come back and do it all over again?
Rats tend to flee sinking ships, but it doesn't deter them from getting onto another one.
Sporting Life is now reporting that Everton's Leroy Fer deal is off.
Jol on Manolev and Urby, from a dutch site:
"He (Manolev) is in different positions usable on the right, but very much to spend, we have not. So we try at minimal cost to take over"
"We are in the summer at the last minute as important midfielders Danny Murphy, Moussa Dembele and Clint Dempsey lost. We deal with injuries so I'm very happy that Urby this way will come. "
"He may well offensively in midfield play on the outside and even left back. At Ajax I have good working with him, he played his best season. And I've seen that he joined AC Milan well developed."
http://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nu.nl%2Fsport%2F3032259%2Fjol-hoopt-manolev-fulham-halen.html (http://translate.google.se/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nu.nl%2Fsport%2F3032259%2Fjol-hoopt-manolev-fulham-halen.html)
Quote from: cebu on January 30, 2013, 03:51:15 PM
Sporting Life is now reporting that Everton's Leroy Fer deal is off.
Confirmed:
Everton tell Sky Sports that their deal to sign Leroy Fer from FC Twente is off after problems with the midfielder's medical.
"We were very excited at the prospect of Leroy coming to Goodison but unfortunately the transfer did not go smoothly there were some issues," said chief executive Robert Elstone.
"I think our fans will understand that we had to put the club and the club's finances first. There are other options for us and we will work hard on them. It will not be for want of trying."
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 04:21:33 PM
Quote from: cebu on January 30, 2013, 03:51:15 PM
Sporting Life is now reporting that Everton's Leroy Fer deal is off.
Confirmed:
Everton tell Sky Sports that their deal to sign Leroy Fer from FC Twente is off after problems with the midfielder's medical.
"We were very excited at the prospect of Leroy coming to Goodison but unfortunately the transfer did not go smoothly there were some issues," said chief executive Robert Elstone.
"I think our fans will understand that we had to put the club and the club's finances first. There are other options for us and we will work hard on them. It will not be for want of trying."
Sounds more like they failed to agree personal terms than a failed medical IMHO.
City can confirm we are set to sign @sportingkc forward Kei Kamara on loan until May 6, subject to immigration clearance
Norwich City FC
via twitter on Jan 30, 2013 at 4:30 PM
Quote from: twang on January 30, 2013, 04:33:13 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 04:21:33 PM
Quote from: cebu on January 30, 2013, 03:51:15 PM
Sporting Life is now reporting that Everton's Leroy Fer deal is off.
Confirmed:
Everton tell Sky Sports that their deal to sign Leroy Fer from FC Twente is off after problems with the midfielder's medical.
"We were very excited at the prospect of Leroy coming to Goodison but unfortunately the transfer did not go smoothly there were some issues," said chief executive Robert Elstone.
"I think our fans will understand that we had to put the club and the club's finances first. There are other options for us and we will work hard on them. It will not be for want of trying."
Sounds more like they failed to agree personal terms than a failed medical IMHO.
I don't see why you would think that.
If they fail to agree personal terms - OK, deals off. Happens all the time in real life. No skin off anyone's nose.
But if you start using medicals as an excuse you are getting on to dodgy ground. A 'failed medical' must, surely, diminish a player's value and must, equally surely, be legally verifyable.
Didn't we run into some legal problems over this a while back? Carew? Or am I hallucinating (again).
This was posted on sky sports yestoday http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8454730/FC-Twente-claim-midfielder-Leroy-Fer-s-proposed-move-to-Everton-is-in-doubt (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8454730/FC-Twente-claim-midfielder-Leroy-Fer-s-proposed-move-to-Everton-is-in-doubt)
...But medical staff at Goodison Park apparently raised concerns regarding the player, and Everton have gone back to Twente in an attempt to renegotiate the deal...
FC Twente chairman Joop Munsterman: Today they started up the negotiations once again. During the day they came with all sort of additional conditions about the payment terms and also the transfer fee. We don't play that game at Twente. They can come up with any demand they wish but we're not playing along with their demands."
Quote from: twang on January 30, 2013, 04:33:13 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 04:21:33 PM
Quote from: cebu on January 30, 2013, 03:51:15 PM
Sporting Life is now reporting that Everton's Leroy Fer deal is off.
Confirmed:
Everton tell Sky Sports that their deal to sign Leroy Fer from FC Twente is off after problems with the midfielder's medical.
"We were very excited at the prospect of Leroy coming to Goodison but unfortunately the transfer did not go smoothly there were some issues," said chief executive Robert Elstone.
"I think our fans will understand that we had to put the club and the club's finances first. There are other options for us and we will work hard on them. It will not be for want of trying."
Sounds more like they failed to agree personal terms than a failed medical IMHO.
I don't know that I agree with this, at least not necessarily. I can see why "we had to put the club and the club's finances first" could mean "the player wanted too much money," but in view of reports that have been published waying he failed his medical, it certainly could also mean "we didn't want to spend a big transfer fee on a player who's an injury risk."
The quote from the Twente chairman gives me the impression that Everton's medical revealed some kind of an issue that they weren't aware of when the transfer fee was originally agreed upon, so they tried to renegotiate the fee and/or put in a clause about the player staying healthy, and Twente balked at that request.
BBC Radio Norfolk:
Leeds striker Luciano Becchio is in Norwich to discuss personal terms. The 29-year-old Argentine has scored 19 goals from 31 games in all competitions this season. He handed in a transfer request last week after failing to agree terms on a new deal at Elland Road.
Liverpool bid 22m for Torres! According to talksport
SSN- stoke make enquiry into brum keeper jack butland
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 30, 2013, 05:14:01 PM
Liverpool bid 22m for Torres! According to talksport
I just fell off my chair
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Quote from: ollienixs on January 30, 2013, 05:26:30 PM
SSN- stoke make enquiry into brum keeper jack butland
Part of me is thinking that we should make a bid for him.
For whatever reason I get the feeling that the club don't view Stockdale as the long term #1.
New name in the mix, young central defender Nicolas Isimat-Mirin.
Has a name that wouldn't be out of place in Lord of the Rings.
http://translate.google.se/translate?sl=fr&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lequipe.fr%2FFootball%2FActualites%2FFulham-relance-isimat-mirin%2F346594%23xtor%3DRSS-1%3Futm_source%3Dtwitterfeed%26utm_medium%3Dtwitter (http://translate.google.se/translate?sl=fr&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=sv&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lequipe.fr%2FFootball%2FActualites%2FFulham-relance-isimat-mirin%2F346594%23xtor%3DRSS-1%3Futm_source%3Dtwitterfeed%26utm_medium%3Dtwitter)
Kei Kamara (Sporting Kansas City) to Norwich is done, but it's as a loan with an option to buy:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sporting-kansas-city-loans-kei-165000906--sow.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sporting-kansas-city-loans-kei-165000906--sow.html)
Quote from: ollienixs on January 30, 2013, 05:26:30 PM
SSN- stoke make enquiry into brum keeper jack butland
he wont go stoke either then. They have begaovic who is another awesome keeper
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 30, 2013, 05:35:11 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on January 30, 2013, 05:26:30 PM
SSN- stoke make enquiry into brum keeper jack butland
he wont go stoke either then. They have begaovic who is another awesome keeper
There are reports that bigger clubs are after Begovic this window, no?
Quote from: jmh on January 30, 2013, 05:37:09 PM
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 30, 2013, 05:35:11 PM
Quote from: ollienixs on January 30, 2013, 05:26:30 PM
SSN- stoke make enquiry into brum keeper jack butland
he wont go stoke either then. They have begaovic who is another awesome keeper
There are reports that bigger clubs are after Begovic this window, no?
i had no idea. I guess we shall see how it all turns out but I have a feeling we wont be signing any keepers this window. Just my gut feeling
Huddlestone, Emanuelson & Frimpong would be a good window for us but feel we need another defender as we have lost Kelly so what about Okore? Or the guy from Psv?
French football expert Matt Spiro tells BBC Sport: "Fulham have re-contacted Valenciennes with a view to signing their highly-promising central defender Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, according to L'Equipe's website.
"The French club have reportedly told the Cottagers they will only sell the French Under-21 international on the conditions they pay £2.2m up front and allow Isimat-Mirin to remain in Ligue 1 on loan until the end of the season. Fulham had already enquired about the 21-year-old - who was close to joining Lille this week - earlier in the month."
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 30, 2013, 05:54:59 PM
Huddlestone, Emanuelson & Frimpong would be a good window for us but feel we need another defender as we have lost Kelly so what about Okore? Or the guy from Psv?
Yes, yes, the guy from PSV... Pleeeeeeeeease!!...
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 30, 2013, 05:14:01 PM
Liverpool bid 22m for Torres! According to talksport
As a general rule of thumb dismissing Talksport reports out of hand is fairly wise.
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French football expert Matt Spiro tells BBC Sport: "Fulham have re-contacted Valenciennes with a view to signing their highly-promising central defender Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, according to L'Equipe's website.
"The French club have reportedly told the Cottagers they will only sell the French Under-21 international on the conditions they pay £2.2m up front and allow Isimat-Mirin to remain in Ligue 1 on loan until the end of the season. Fulham had already enquired about the 21-year-old - who was close to joining Lille this week - earlier in the month."
From bbc sport
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 30, 2013, 05:14:01 PM
Liverpool bid 22m for Torres! According to talksport
Cash? Or were they trying to swap Carroll for Torres? :022:
Link for the Isimat-Mirin report?
Quote from: Burt on January 30, 2013, 05:05:23 PM
BBC Radio Norfolk:
Leeds striker Luciano Becchio is in Norwich to discuss personal terms. The 29-year-old Argentine has scored 19 goals from 31 games in all competitions this season. He handed in a transfer request last week after failing to agree terms on a new deal at Elland Road.
With Steve Morrison heading the other way it looks like.
Quote from: jmh on January 30, 2013, 07:25:33 PM
Link for the Isimat-Mirin report?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/21256816 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/21256816)
Its at 18.02 on the timeline.
Quote from: zander on January 30, 2013, 07:36:08 PM
Quote from: jmh on January 30, 2013, 07:25:33 PM
Link for the Isimat-Mirin report?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/21256816 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/21256816)
Its at 18.02 on the timeline.
Thanks!
Quote from: Danny on January 29, 2013, 01:43:21 PM
QuoteFulham are eyeing Brest striker Jonathan Ayite.
The People says the Cottagers have also made an enquiry about 27-year-old Brest striker Ayite.
He was born in France but plays for Togo and scored his country's goal in their 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations loss to the Ivory Coast.
Hello, I'm french fan of Brest.
We heard about this rumor and I must admit that we would very disappointed if Ayite left brest. Indeed,
he is well considered in France for his strenght and his courage. In France, he is nicknamed is "The New Didier Drogba". He has the ability to shoot the ball well, very good technic and a empowered head game. We find that mysterious does not already play in a big European club. But you're not the only team who want to buy him (Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund) so if you want him and believe me it's a very good idea, you must hurry. For your information, he has a clause in his contract of 2 500 000 € to leave Brest ( Our team is specialized in detecting future greats player like David Ginola, Claude Makelele, Filippos Darlas and Franck Ribéry, and Ayité will become one of them).
Sorry for the bad english, good night. 082.gif
AVB said in his post match interview that he had allowed Huddlestone to talk to us
Quote from: Chuck on January 30, 2013, 10:13:39 PM
and a empowered head game.
That's a brilliant sentence! But seriously, thanks for the report, he sounds pretty impressive. Do you think he would get more games at Fulham, or is he good enough to play for Atletico or Borussia straight away?
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 30, 2013, 10:17:22 PM
AVB said in his post match interview that he had allowed Huddlestone to talk to us
Link?
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 30, 2013, 10:17:22 PM
AVB said in his post match interview that he had allowed Huddlestone to talk to us
one of he reporters at the interview tweeted this: AVB 'there was an interest from #fulhamfc in Huddlestone. We have allowed player to speak to the club.' Wasn't certain he's off tho #thfc
assuming its a direct quote.
I hope tommy does fancy us as a team and joins, especially after this result I could really see him sitting in that midfield, almost allowing for a midfield 3.
Tht other French lad sounds handy
Quote from: ollienixs on January 30, 2013, 10:37:31 PM
I hope tommy does fancy us as a team and joins, especially after this result I could really see him sitting in that midfield, almost allowing for a midfield 3.
Tht other French lad sounds handy
Absolutely. If we're to play the ball out from the back we need him. Karagounis and Sidwell like to bomb forward. Ruiz and Berba shouldn't be dropping so deep, I know they'll come deep but not that deep.
According to this guy (https://twitter.com/thijsslegers) Raiola has confirmed that Manolev is signing for Fulham tomorrow. Loan for the rest of the season, then an option to buy with a three year deal on the table.
Anyone know what Manolev is like?
I'll be honest, I've never heard of him.
I cant see us signing all of Manolev, Emanuelsson and Huddlestone though
Quote from: twang on January 30, 2013, 10:46:25 PM
According to this guy (https://twitter.com/thijsslegers) Raiola has confirmed that Manolev is signing for Fulham tomorrow. Loan for the rest of the season, then an option to buy with a three year deal on the table.
probably as back up replacing Kelly.
@Milanello: RT @footballitalia: Emanuelson in Kasami exchange with Fulham? http://t.co/tfLunhC4 (http://t.co/tfLunhC4) #FFC @Urby28 @PajtimKasami
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas insisted he did not expect any players to leave Spurs before Thursday's deadline.
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Quote from: Ordar on January 30, 2013, 10:48:10 PM
Anyone know what Manolev is like?
I'll be honest, I've never heard of him.
I cant see us signing all of Manolev, Emanuelsson and Huddlestone though
Manolev is probably the best Bulgarian player after Berbatov and Martin Petrov. That doesn't say much, I know, but let's say it would be a good deal if we sign him for about 1.2 million pounds.
Why would Milan want Kasami if he cant get a game here? Someone, somewhere, is missing something.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 30, 2013, 10:54:45 PM
Why would Milan want Kasami if he cant get a game here? Someone, somewhere, is missing something.
Juventus have also been looking at Kasami few times now, maybe it's Jol who is blind?
It must just be his potential they see in him because he is so wasteful whenever he plays for us.
But surely if two of the biggest teams in Europe see potential, then there's something there? Or at least something worth trying to see if it's there :P
Or it could just be that his style of play is better suited for Italian football than English.
Jol on Huddlestone: 'It's difficult to get a perm transfer like that. I started five wks ago and it won't happen on the last day.'
Nobody get their hopes up on Huddlestone then, think he confirmed the Emmanuelson signing though.
I'd just like to pause this thread for a minute to point out that we've hit the 100 page mark.
Cue the celebrations: :wine: 082.gif :yay: :yay: :yay: :dft011:
Anyway back to the transfers.
The Telegraph are linking us with a deadline day bid for Jack Butland.
we need a midfield man to pin point passes as sidwell and karagounis as much as I love them dont have that ability and we really need a player who can chip balls to players when they run into some space
Quote from: twang on January 30, 2013, 11:11:16 PM
Or it could just be that his style of play is better suited for Italian football than English.
Possibly. He always seemed more dynamic than tactical (assuming that's your suggestion). Would have added drive from midfield at least :-)
We are close to Manolev and Emulsion (?) and maybe a few others according to a bloke close to Jol.
Quote from: Enter the Frei on January 30, 2013, 11:12:36 PM
Jol on Huddlestone: 'It's difficult to get a perm transfer like that. I started five wks ago and it won't happen on the last day.'
Nobody get their hopes up on Huddlestone then, think he confirmed the Emmanuelson signing though.
I wouldn't write it off as he has only been given permission to talk avb said so things can easily get sorted and we all know that Fulham never come out and confirm a signing or speculate unless the ink is dry on the contract
Also does anyone know what time the transfer window shuts tomorrow??
Quote from: TWFL on January 30, 2013, 11:14:36 PM
Anyway back to the transfers.
The Telegraph are linking us with a deadline day bid for Jack Butland.
It would be great if we could get him.
Quote from: ollienixs on January 30, 2013, 11:28:37 PM
Also does anyone know what time the transfer window shuts tomorrow??
I'm assuming midnight?
Actually it shuts at 11 GMT
why have we signed another right back>? For me reither has been outstanding and looks fresh in my eyes still, yes we need cover there but surely baird can do the job?
Ive heard the guy coming is quite handy so do you think he will be pushed up field?
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 30, 2013, 11:31:49 PM
why have we signed another right back>? For me reither has been outstanding and looks fresh in my eyes still, yes we need cover there but surely baird can do the job?
Ive heard the guy coming is quite handy so do you think he will be pushed up field?
Maybe a 5,4,1 formatin with Wing backs.... I don't have a clue
I think another RB is prudent. Riether has been so good that we may need an insurance policy in case he becomes hard to sign for real. And Baird scares the bejeezus out of me as cover at that position.
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 30, 2013, 11:31:49 PM
why have we signed another right back>? For me reither has been outstanding and looks fresh in my eyes still, yes we need cover there but surely baird can do the job?
Ive heard the guy coming is quite handy so do you think he will be pushed up field?
This season's problem has been too many players only being "able to do the job". Better cover is needed, especially if Reither gets injured.
May also be for next season, if Reither isn't certain.
Not a January rumor, but rather shockingly @MLSTransfer just claimed on twitter that Karagounis is in talks with the San Jose Earthquakes about coming to MLS in May.
https://twitter.com/MLSTransfers/status/296759876632313856
Quote from: btings on January 30, 2013, 11:44:01 PM
Not a January rumor, but rather shockingly @MLSTransfer just claimed on twitter that Karagounis is in talks with the San Jose Earthquakes about coming to MLS in May.
https://twitter.com/MLSTransfers/status/296759876632313856
Aren't they based in San Fran?
Scrap that... Near San Fran. If that happens then he'll have spent his career in Athens, Milan, London and California. Tough life.
Huddlestone would be class, Emanuelson is a top signing , Frei will struggle to get a look in now
Quote from: ollienixs on January 30, 2013, 11:23:23 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on January 30, 2013, 11:12:36 PM
Jol on Huddlestone: 'It's difficult to get a perm transfer like that. I started five wks ago and it won't happen on the last day.'
Nobody get their hopes up on Huddlestone then, think he confirmed the Emmanuelson signing though.
I wouldn't write it off as he has only been given permission to talk avb said so things can easily get sorted and we all know that Fulham never come out and confirm a signing or speculate unless the ink is dry on the contract
I think Jol meant it, he's not one for playing games a la Redknapp. Hopefully that will scare Levy into dropping the price or the board into signing off the price demanded.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 30, 2013, 10:54:45 PM
Why would Milan want Kasami if he cant get a game here? Someone, somewhere, is missing something.
He did very well when he was in italy last time. And him and Jol must have some disconnection with each other.
I certainly don't see why he at least haven't been on our bench more than he have.
If something is in the cards then they(milan) must feel they can bring him to life again. Would enjoy this for Kasami as I actually think he got potential, and feel a little sad that he seem so far from our team, especially with the options we had so far this season.
Quote from: btings on January 30, 2013, 11:44:01 PM
Not a January rumor, but rather shockingly @MLSTransfer just claimed on twitter that Karagounis is in talks with the San Jose Earthquakes about coming to MLS in May.
https://twitter.com/MLSTransfers/status/296759876632313856
Tbh. I have loved our greek this second third of our season, but next season he should/would hopefully only be a quallity sub. So if he can get a sweet deal for a few years and move his family to a sunny place and enjoy life, football and so forth, I'll be happy for him. If he stays for another season I'll be happy too. - I guess thats a win win situation :dft009:
Manolev is a good cover for either RB or RM. He has mostly played in midfield for the national team but i haven't been watching the games recently to know more.
However he's been hot and cold at PSV. Still he has played enough games in the European competitions as well as the league.
About Kasami I tend to agree with Kya. He hasn't been terrible when used at Fulham but wasn't impressive either. However he's been quite good in Serie A and probably is more suited to the type of football there.
tomorrow will be a very interesting day. as far as i know we're still very heavily linked with
okore
malanda
emanuelson
butland
huddlestone
manolev
and if we add any two/three of them to frimpong and david, i'd consider this a tidy little transfer window :)
What about Wolfswinkle?
Would love to announce Emanuelson early doors this morning as I feel it will take a bit of pressure off the club and relax us fans. Then I'd love to see Big Tom and Butland come in personally. Wouldn't mind the Butland deal seeing him loaned back for the rest of the season though. Anything else, especially a centre half, will be a bonus for me.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 30, 2013, 11:45:00 PM
Quote from: btings on January 30, 2013, 11:44:01 PM
Not a January rumor, but rather shockingly @MLSTransfer just claimed on twitter that Karagounis is in talks with the San Jose Earthquakes about coming to MLS in May.
https://twitter.com/MLSTransfers/status/296759876632313856
Aren't they based in San Fran?
Scrap that... Near San Fran. If that happens then he'll have spent his career in Athens, Milan, London and California. Tough life.
Yup, it's about an hour south of SF -- it's my local club and a few others on this board as well. I would love to be able to keep cheering for him next year in one way or another.
Quote from: Berserker on January 31, 2013, 12:57:55 AM
What about Wolfswinkle?
oooh i hadn't heard that. that would be a fantastic signing.
fingers crossed!!!
Quote from: Legate21 on January 31, 2013, 01:03:02 AM
Would love to announce Emanuelson early doors this morning as I feel it will take a bit of pressure off the club and relax us fans. Then I'd love to see Big Tom and Butland come in personally. Wouldn't mind the Butland deal seeing him loaned back for the rest of the season though. Anything else, especially a centre half, will be a bonus for me.
:plus one:
That would be a perfect deadline day for me. Butland is the one that would make my day, gk may not be the biggest need but when you've got the chance to add an extremely talented young keeper for a few mil its a no brainer.
Quote from: zander on January 31, 2013, 02:37:28 AM
Quote from: Legate21 on January 31, 2013, 01:03:02 AM
Would love to announce Emanuelson early doors this morning as I feel it will take a bit of pressure off the club and relax us fans. Then I'd love to see Big Tom and Butland come in personally. Wouldn't mind the Butland deal seeing him loaned back for the rest of the season though. Anything else, especially a centre half, will be a bonus for me.
:plus one:
That would be a perfect deadline day for me. Butland is the one that would make my day, gk may not be the biggest need but when you've got the chance to add an extremely talented young keeper for a few mil its a no brainer.
Butland's a waste of money. We already have a young keeper who actually has played Premier League football and won't start until Schwarzer hangs them up. Why spend transfer cash?
Quote from: HatterDon on January 31, 2013, 03:15:31 AM
Quote from: zander on January 31, 2013, 02:37:28 AM
Quote from: Legate21 on January 31, 2013, 01:03:02 AM
Would love to announce Emanuelson early doors this morning as I feel it will take a bit of pressure off the club and relax us fans. Then I'd love to see Big Tom and Butland come in personally. Wouldn't mind the Butland deal seeing him loaned back for the rest of the season though. Anything else, especially a centre half, will be a bonus for me.
:plus one:
That would be a perfect deadline day for me. Butland is the one that would make my day, gk may not be the biggest need but when you've got the chance to add an extremely talented young keeper for a few mil its a no brainer.
Butland's a waste of money. We already have a young keeper who actually has played Premier League football and won't start until Schwarzer hangs them up. Why spend transfer cash?
I like Stockdale but I'm far from convinced with him at current. Butland is pretty much at his level if not better and is 8 years younger. Anyway, with Schwarzer likely done after this season it would be good to have some really good competition at the position would it not?
Quote from: btings on January 31, 2013, 01:07:40 AM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 30, 2013, 11:45:00 PM
Quote from: btings on January 30, 2013, 11:44:01 PM
Not a January rumor, but rather shockingly @MLSTransfer just claimed on twitter that Karagounis is in talks with the San Jose Earthquakes about coming to MLS in May.
https://twitter.com/MLSTransfers/status/296759876632313856
Aren't they based in San Fran?
Scrap that... Near San Fran. If that happens then he'll have spent his career in Athens, Milan, London and California. Tough life.
Yup, it's about an hour south of SF -- it's my local club and a few others on this board as well. I would love to be able to keep cheering for him next year in one way or another.
As a Quakes fan, I'd like to see it happen too.
But the owners are too cheap, so it probably never will...
Interesting find on Manolev on a bulgarian sports web-site.
No idea where they got this from but they quote Jol saying "He's the perfect player for us - he can cover several positions on the right. However we don't have much money and will try to get him on cheap".
With reported PSV wanting 1.3mil
has Jol really said that anywhere?
I was the 20k viewer, and in other news Manolev is suppose to be crap (coming from my mate who is a PSV fan) so don't expect this to be a player who is starting week in week out... hopefully we sign Riether.
Quote from: Walsh on January 31, 2013, 04:06:25 AM
I was the 20k viewer, and in other news Manolev is suppose to be crap (coming from my mate who is a PSV fan) so don't expect this to be a player who is starting week in week out... hopefully we sign Riether.
I'm not expecting anything from him as I haven't seen much of him. However like when the Berbatov news came up easiest way to get more detailed info at the time was to dig in the bulgarian press. THing is this one has not generated that much interest. Would be happy with another player from Bulgaria in the squad. If he plays and performs like Berbatov does on SOME occasions then the better it gets.
If we don't sign up Riether... we have MAD MEN in the office.
Quote from: Berserker on January 31, 2013, 12:57:55 AM
What about Wolfswinkle?
He has a ridiculous amount of third party owners, Sporting having probably the least share in him. So would be an insanely high asking price for Sporting to get a reasonable amount from the deal
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The latest from Skysports cockwatch - hadn't heard of Sejad Salihovic on our radar.
Could it turn out to be a busy Deadline Day for Fulham? Urby Emanuleson is poised to join from AC Milan, while The Times also reports that they are in talks with PSV Eindhoven to sign right-back Stanislav Manolev. It is also claimed that they are in discussions to land Hoffenheim midfielder Sejad Salihovic and are competing for Valenciennes centre-back Nicolas Isimat-Mirin.
While on the subject of Fulham, Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that Tom Huddlestone has held talks with the Cottagers. All sides of that possible deal are now waiting to see whether an agreement will be pushed through.
by Chris Burton 9:29 AM
Talk of stekelenberg back over twitter again
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on January 31, 2013, 07:41:12 AM
The latest from Skysports cockwatch - hadn't heard of Sejad Salihovic on our radar.
Out for 8-10 weeks after knee surgery. Can't see that one happening.
http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/soccer/hoffenheim-midfielder-sejad-salihovic-undergoes-knee-surgery-out-for-weeks-1.58276 (http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/soccer/hoffenheim-midfielder-sejad-salihovic-undergoes-knee-surgery-out-for-weeks-1.58276)
Latest (5 mins ago) from the BBC re Urby chappy:
Fulham are poised to sign Urby Emanuelson on loan from AC Milan for the rest of the season. The Dutch international midfielder played for Fulham manager Martin Jol during his time in charge of Ajax. "He can play left midfield, wide, play number 10, [and] I feel we need fresh legs," says Jol.
Also reporting that Villa are in talks to sign Clermont Foot defensive midfielder Yacouba Sylla for around £2m.
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty:
"Everton will continue talks with Sevilla this morning about a deal for Spain striker Alvaro Negredo.
"David Moyes switched his attention to Negredo after an £8.6m deal for FC Twente midfield man Leroy Fer collapsed. It is a bold move by Everton - Sevilla rate Negredo at around £13m but their current financial state may force them to accept less.
"Despite a taciturn response to questions about possible transfer business after last night's win against West Brom, Moyes is also chasing another as yet unnamed Spanish target."
Like this comment:
"Yep, Harry Redknapp's alarm clock has just gone off (probably) and Sandra is making him a bumper breakfast today - three Weetabix (other rectangular wholegrain biscuits are available). Harry is already contemplating a swap deal involving two bits of toast, a boiled egg and Jamie Mackie. It's going to be that kind of day for him.
"The QPR manager is meant to be signing anything between five and 15 players over the next few hours".
Sky Sports linking us with Salihovic from Hoffenheim. Don't know much about him anyone else heard anything?
Inter signed Kuzmanovic but more importantly Mateo Kovacic for only €11m. Will be worth a lot more than that after the WC. Italians abusing the Croatian market with them coming into the EU
Villa Boas admits Huddlestone had talks with Fulham
Seems everyone just waiting to see if deal cam be agreed with agents
Also number of papers have us getting David Ngog at £2.5m from Bolton, even at that price not sure its a deal we want to do.
"We would like to strengthen the squad and I still feel we are short at right-back. Stephen Kelly left us and Sascha Riether is probably the only right-back.
"We will do something in every line: midfield, at the back and maybe up front."
quote from jol by the way 个
Chris Samba will be the highest paid player in the Championship on 100k per week. What are they about. árry also wants Bentley, Jenas & Townsend. How many new players does it take to get relegated?
FULHAM: Urby Emanuelson, the AC Milan midfielder, is close to a move on loan to Fulham, who have lost out on the signing of Igor De Camargo, the Borussia Mönchengladbach striker, to Hoffenheim. (The Times)
FULHAM: Fulham remain in talks with PSV Eindhoven to sign Stanislav Manolev, the Bulgaria right back, and are in discussions to sign Sejad Salihovic, the Hoffenheim midfielder. Fulham are competing for the signature of Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, the Valenciennes centre half. The French side are willing to sell the 21-year-old for about £2.1 million, but do not want him to move until the summer. (The Times)
TOTTENHAM: Tottenham have monitored Bafetimbi Gomis, who has scored 12 league goals for Lyon this season, and have told Fulham that they want close to £10 million for Tom Huddlestone, the midfielder. (The Times)
Remember 'Arry did say that he would be advising the chairman not to spend, and that there already far too many players there on far too much money.
Mackie seems to be the only player they have linked away, and he must be on pittance compared to Bosingwa et al
Quote from: mojo on January 31, 2013, 08:42:54 AM
FULHAM: Urby Emanuelson, the AC Milan midfielder, is close to a move on loan to Fulham, who have lost out on the signing of Igor De Camargo, the Borussia Mönchengladbach striker, to Hoffenheim. (The Times)
FULHAM: Fulham remain in talks with PSV Eindhoven to sign Stanislav Manolev, the Bulgaria right back, and are in discussions to sign Sejad Salihovic, the Hoffenheim midfielder. Fulham are competing for the signature of Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, the Valenciennes centre half. The French side are willing to sell the 21-year-old for about £2.1 million, but do not want him to move until the summer. (The Times)
TOTTENHAM: Tottenham have monitored Bafetimbi Gomis, who has scored 12 league goals for Lyon this season, and have told Fulham that they want close to £10 million for Tom Huddlestone, the midfielder. (The Times)
10 mil, you can keep him
Quote from: Zu-Meister on January 31, 2013, 08:34:09 AM
quote from jol by the way 个
Where did you see that quote? It's great news if we get new players for every line - what an exciting day today will be!
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 08:07:39 AM
Like this comment:
"Yep, Harry Redknapp's alarm clock has just gone off (probably) and Sandra is making him a bumper breakfast today - three Weetabix (other rectangular wholegrain biscuits are available). Harry is already contemplating a swap deal involving two bits of toast, a boiled egg and Jamie Mackie. It's going to be that kind of day for him.
"The QPR manager is meant to be signing anything between five and 15 players over the next few hours".
Crikey! With all the players that Hughes brought in and now 'arry they will need to fit revolving doors at Loftus Road!
Quote from: Jem on January 31, 2013, 09:08:47 AM
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 08:07:39 AM
Like this comment:
"Yep, Harry Redknapp's alarm clock has just gone off (probably) and Sandra is making him a bumper breakfast today - three Weetabix (other rectangular wholegrain biscuits are available). Harry is already contemplating a swap deal involving two bits of toast, a boiled egg and Jamie Mackie. It's going to be that kind of day for him.
"The QPR manager is meant to be signing anything between five and 15 players over the next few hours".
Crikey! With all the players that Hughes brought in and now 'arry they will need to fit revolving doors at Loftus Road!
Adding Samba to the squad at 100k/week they'll need to ring the bank about an overdraft extension too
Does anybody know where we can get SkySports News on the computer? I remember watching it at work during the summer window closing...
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 09:30:09 AM
Does anybody know where we can get SkySports News on the computer? I remember watching it at work during the summer window closing...
Sky Go if you have a subscription to Sky Sport?
Why do we never have a reporter outsid motspur park?
Quote from: ollienixs on January 31, 2013, 09:34:47 AM
Why do we never have a reporter outsid motspur park?
We are not important enough :-(
Quote from: ollienixs on January 31, 2013, 09:34:47 AM
Why do we never have a reporter outsid motspur park?
There are a few chaps camping outside Motspur Park tonight. Follow them on twitter. They are: @bullet007, @ffc2004, @rufus_thompson and @NathanJHarding.
There's also a special edition of Cottage Talk tonight from 9pm to 11pm, with live updates from the tweeters I just posted.
Reports in Dutch newspapers saying that Stekelenburg is very close to come to Fulham!
Quote from: Jem on January 31, 2013, 09:33:58 AM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 09:30:09 AM
Does anybody know where we can get SkySports News on the computer? I remember watching it at work during the summer window closing...
Sky Go if you have a subscription to Sky Sport?
The missus doesn't allow for SkySports in our home. It's a sad state of affairs I'm aware. Can't remember at all what I did last time!
talksport at work have confirmed that we have bid £4mil for Butland.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 09:48:14 AM
Quote from: Jem on January 31, 2013, 09:33:58 AM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 09:30:09 AM
Does anybody know where we can get SkySports News on the computer? I remember watching it at work during the summer window closing...
Sky Go if you have a subscription to Sky Sport?
The missus doesn't allow for SkySports in our home. It's a sad state of affairs I'm aware. Can't remember at all what I did last time!
I'm sure sky sports news is a freesat channel? Or at least comes with the lowest sky package if you havethat? Can't be sure as I use a sky go account but there are always streams out there showing ssn. My paid for stream site does, not sure about free ones.
I
Quote from: ollienixs on January 31, 2013, 08:44:32 AM
Quote from: mojo on January 31, 2013, 08:42:54 AM
FULHAM: Urby Emanuelson, the AC Milan midfielder, is close to a move on loan to Fulham, who have lost out on the signing of Igor De Camargo, the Borussia Mönchengladbach striker, to Hoffenheim. (The Times)
FULHAM: Fulham remain in talks with PSV Eindhoven to sign Stanislav Manolev, the Bulgaria right back, and are in discussions to sign Sejad Salihovic, the Hoffenheim midfielder. Fulham are competing for the signature of Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, the Valenciennes centre half. The French side are willing to sell the 21-year-old for about £2.1 million, but do not want him to move until the summer. (The Times)
TOTTENHAM: Tottenham have monitored Bafetimbi Gomis, who has scored 12 league goals for Lyon this season, and have told Fulham that they want close to £10 million for Tom Huddlestone, the midfielder. (The Times)
10 mil, you can keep him
I just spit my Shiraz all over my computer screen. (Its 9pm here I'm not an alco...yet). Did Spurs really say they wanted 10 mill for Huddlestone? For 5 mill they can keep him.
Quote from: H3Matt on January 31, 2013, 09:41:23 AM
Quote from: ollienixs on January 31, 2013, 09:34:47 AM
Why do we never have a reporter outsid motspur park?
There are a few chaps camping outside Motspur Park tonight. Follow them on twitter. They are: @bullet007, @ffc2004, @rufus_thompson and @NathanJHarding.
There's also a special edition of Cottage Talk tonight from 9pm to 11pm, with live updates from the tweeters I just posted.
Just typed in that Bullet handle and it's a young man from the Phillipines. Haha.
Other handles has got 2 T's @bullett007
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 09:30:09 AM
Does anybody know where we can get SkySports News on the computer? I remember watching it at work during the summer window closing...
Don't know about tv streams but for audio: http://www.skysports.com/radio (http://www.skysports.com/radio)
Quote from: Jem on January 31, 2013, 09:08:47 AM
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 08:07:39 AM
Like this comment:
"Yep, Harry Redknapp's alarm clock has just gone off (probably) and Sandra is making him a bumper breakfast today - three Weetabix (other rectangular wholegrain biscuits are available). Harry is already contemplating a swap deal involving two bits of toast, a boiled egg and Jamie Mackie. It's going to be that kind of day for him.
"The QPR manager is meant to be signing anything between five and 15 players over the next few hours".
Crikey! With all the players that Hughes brought in and now 'arry they will need to fit revolving doors at Loftus Road!
Not going to be many players leaing QPR though. What clubs are going to take their unwanted players on high wages?
http://coolsport.tv/stream1.html (http://coolsport.tv/stream1.html)
That should be streaming SSN all day.
We've all been concerned with our form and I've personally been worried about us going down, simply as we didnt seem to have the fight to deal with a battle. Last night eases those worries. My point is, it couldn't come at a better time. Any players being courted by us will look at the table and see a premiership mid table team. I don't know if we are competing with qpr etc for transfers but our position against theirs makes us far more appealing (cash in envelopes aside)
10 m for Huddleston -stroll on.
Just goes to show how that awful Jol/Fayed/Mck have failed the supporters of this club.
Dream on moaners.
SSN is on here as well ;)
http://cricfree.tv/live/index.php (http://cricfree.tv/live/index.php)
we are being linked with some very nice players indeed today, i can see 3 or 4 coming in....
all i hope is they arent all just loan deals
Huddlestone and Stekelenberg/Butland would do me.
Seems to have gone very quiet on the Emanuelson front.
One of the players we have been linked with recently
"McDonald Mariga has returned to Parma on loan from Inter Milan for the rest of the season."
SSN
Quote from: SKSW6 on January 31, 2013, 10:19:32 AM
http://coolsport.tv/stream1.html (http://coolsport.tv/stream1.html)
That should be streaming SSN all day.
Cheers pal!
Quote from: Ordar on January 31, 2013, 10:50:55 AM
Huddlestone and Stekelenberg/Butland would do me.
Seems to have gone very quiet on the Emanuelson front.
In his post match interview with the bbc Jol said the Emanuelson deal was done. So I think an announcement will be coming soon.
Tom Huddlestone's proposed move from Tottenham to Fulham is off. As things stand, he is staying at Spurs #bbctransfernews #thfc #ffc
Quote from: west kowloon white on January 31, 2013, 10:40:03 AM
10 m for Huddleston -stroll on.
Just goes to show how that awful Jol/Fayed/Mck have failed the supporters of this club.
Dream on moaners.
I am at a loss to understand how they "have failed the supporters of this club", perhaps you could find time to explain?
Quote from: Brede Butter Pudding on January 31, 2013, 11:04:03 AM
Tom Huddlestone's proposed move from Tottenham to Fulham is off. As things stand, he is staying at Spurs #bbctransfernews #thfc #ffc
Have no qualms about this if £10m was what they wanted. Even at £5m Spurs fans were saying to bite our hands off. The moral of the story, if we didn't already know it, is to NEVER try to buy Spurs players whilst Levy's there.
Quote from: Brede Butter Pudding on January 31, 2013, 11:04:03 AM
Tom Huddlestone's proposed move from Tottenham to Fulham is off. As things stand, he is staying at Spurs #bbctransfernews #thfc #ffc
For 10m they can keep him. At least its not being drawn out over the day we've got the rest of the day to focus on other targets now
Quote from: SKSW6 on January 31, 2013, 11:10:00 AM
Quote from: Brede Butter Pudding on January 31, 2013, 11:04:03 AM
Tom Huddlestone's proposed move from Tottenham to Fulham is off. As things stand, he is staying at Spurs #bbctransfernews #thfc #ffc
Have no qualms about this if £10m was what they wanted. Even at £5m Spurs fans were saying to bite our hands off. The moral of the story, if we didn't already know it, is to NEVER try to buy Spurs players whilst Levy's there.
Do to them as they do to others - wait them out - no hurry - if there is no one else wanting him and they want him out - out he will go for what ever they can get.
Talks about us having agreed a loan deal (shocker!) with Ajax for their central midfielder Eyong Enoh, with an option to buy.
https://twitter.com/ajax1nl
BBC Sport's David Ornstein: "Tom Huddlestone's proposed move to Fulham is off. He will be staying at Tottenham."
Seems that it is off. Real shame.
According to gong.bg Manolev's loan deal will be completed within the day.
Townsend turned up for Medical at QPR then he is told the deal is off.....
Apparently we are in for Ngog. Just on Sky Sports news. Not quite sure about that one.
Quote from: George G on January 31, 2013, 11:26:05 AM
Apparently we are in for Ngog. Just on Sky Sports news. Not quite sure about that one.
£2.5 million is the rumoured bid... Bolton fans are happy about this.
I've already seen Redknapp talking on Skysports news out of the window of his car. How can he say he dislikes people calling him a wheeler dealer? He evidently loves all things transfers.
sky sports say that andros townsend move to qpr is off as well, came in same time with huddlestone...do spurs have a problem that has caused them to stop players going?
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 11:26:34 AM
Quote from: George G on January 31, 2013, 11:26:05 AM
Apparently we are in for Ngog. Just on Sky Sports news. Not quite sure about that one.
£2.5 million is the rumoured bid... Bolton fans are happy about this.
Im not surprised they are happy about this, he's incredibly average.
Quote from: FFC to the Max on January 31, 2013, 11:27:42 AM
I've already seen Redknapp talking on Skysports news out of the window of his car. How can he say he dislikes people calling him a wheeler dealer? He evidently loves all things transfers.
Transfer deadline day should be filmed from inside Harry's car. I've never seen so much activity revolving around one bent crook.
What the hell has possessed us to be linked with N'Gog?! He's not even that cheap at £2.5m. God I hope that stays as just an "enquiry".
Quote from: SKSW6 on January 31, 2013, 11:29:31 AM
What the hell has possessed us to be linked with N'Gog?! He's not even that cheap at £2.5m. God I hope that stays as just an "enquiry".
I agree
Quote from: twang on January 31, 2013, 11:20:15 AM
Talks about us having agreed a loan deal (shocker!) with Ajax for their central midfielder Eyong Enoh, with an option to buy.
https://twitter.com/ajax1nl
That would be a nice surprise. This is the source that credible though?
re Ngog
I agree as well but he was one of those players who was going to be very good and still can sometimes seem classy.
Perhaps he just needs the right manager.
Roberty,that was 100% sarcasm-not a dig at the club-more a dig at ....
Quote from: twang on January 31, 2013, 11:20:15 AM
Talks about us having agreed a loan deal (shocker!) with Ajax for their central midfielder Eyong Enoh, with an option to buy.
https://twitter.com/ajax1nl
If true seems like we where ready if the price Huddlestone turned out to be ridicules.
The "right"manager can't be Jol surely?
Quote from: zander on January 31, 2013, 11:35:56 AM
Quote from: twang on January 31, 2013, 11:20:15 AM
Talks about us having agreed a loan deal (shocker!) with Ajax for their central midfielder Eyong Enoh, with an option to buy.
https://twitter.com/ajax1nl (https://twitter.com/ajax1nl)
That would be a nice surprise. This is the source that credible though?
http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/ajax/21260017/__Fulham_meldt_zich_voor_Enoh__.html (http://www.telegraaf.nl/telesport/voetbal/ajax/21260017/__Fulham_meldt_zich_voor_Enoh__.html)
Marc Overmars, Ajax' director of Football, has confirmed Fulham's interest but said that nothing is certain and that negotiations had not yet started.
Don't rule out Junior Malanda move to Fulham, not willing to pay €6m but deal may be struck later.
If we can complete three deals today then I'll be happy. Have a feeling that Manolev and Emanuelson will be two of them.
Guessing Enoh is a more defensive midfielder looking at the stats? Seems odd to be after him when we've signed Frimpong
Quote from: TonyGilroy on January 31, 2013, 11:36:42 AM
re Ngog
I agree as well but he was one of those players who was going to be very good and still can sometimes seem classy.
Perhaps he just needs the right manager.
Only Rafa Benitez has seen him classy.
"Quick reminder on Premier League loan rules - max of four per season; no more than two at one time; no more than one from same transfer or club."
Now thats interesting. I presume thats between PL clubs though? As Reither and Frimpong are both on loan...
whats the bet we will hear nothing official until tonight? ha.
We always keep it to last min and I just hope that the staff have learnt a valuable lesson from the last window.
Quote from: Ordar on January 31, 2013, 11:51:49 AM
"Quick reminder on Premier League loan rules - max of four per season; no more than two at one time; no more than one from same transfer or club."
Now thats interesting. I presume thats between PL clubs though? As Reither and Frimpong are both on loan...
Yes I believe that is the domestic restrictions but its more flexible with overseas signings, just look at Watford.
sky are now saying we want NGOG on loan!!! im going to keep watching but this is getting annoying now they are surely making all this up? we cant LOAN everyone
Quote from: cottage cheese on January 31, 2013, 11:57:23 AM
whats the bet we will hear nothing official until tonight? ha.
We always keep it to last min and I just hope that the staff have learnt a valuable lesson from the last window.
Yeah I've got a similar feeling. Deals might be done, like Emanuelson, but we wont hear anything for awhile. The club does like to play its hand close.
BBC EUROPEAN UPDATE
It appears Fulham are set for a busy old day. No update yet on Urby Emanuelson's loan move from AC Milan but European football expert Andy Brassell says the Cottagers could be set to sign a much-needed defensive midfielder.
"Ajax's Eyong Enoh is set to be reunited with his former boss Martin Jol on a six-month loan deal, according to Elf Voetbal. The 26-year-old Cameroonian has played over 130 first-team games since arriving Amsterdam in 2008.
"Jol's spending in his home country is unlikely to end there, with a number of sources reporting that PSV right-back/midfielder Stanislav Manolev is undergoing a medical with the Cottagers ahead of inking a six-month loan deal. It is believed that Fulham have the option to sign the 27-year-old Bulgarian on for a further three years if the move works out."
Sky Sports sources are hearing that there could be significant movement at Birmingham today as Stoke have tabled a £4million bid for goalkeeper keeper Jack Butland
4million... seriously Fulham get cracking. (unless Stekelenberg is signing)
Quote from: Ordar on January 31, 2013, 12:02:32 PM
Sky Sports sources are hearing that there could be significant movement at Birmingham today as Stoke have tabled a £4million bid for goalkeeper keeper Jack Butland
4million... seriously Fulham get cracking. (unless Stekelenberg is signing)
we were rumoured to have also offered 4million im sure of it? but then again like it keeps being said, believe it when i see it...
im very confident we will be getting a keeper though
Quote from: Ordar on January 31, 2013, 12:02:32 PM
Sky Sports sources are hearing that there could be significant movement at Birmingham today as Stoke have tabled a £4million bid for goalkeeper keeper Jack Butland
4million... seriously Fulham get cracking. (unless Stekelenberg is signing)
:plus one:
Quote from: Humbled on January 31, 2013, 12:00:33 PM
sky are now saying we want NGOG on loan!!! im going to keep watching but this is getting annoying now they are surely making all this up? we cant LOAN everyone
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He can't even score in the championship. If he comes here he is destined to never be seen again.
:54:Stanislav Manolev is already at Craven Cottage.
Quote from: Humbled on January 31, 2013, 12:04:03 PM
Quote from: Ordar on January 31, 2013, 12:02:32 PM
Sky Sports sources are hearing that there could be significant movement at Birmingham today as Stoke have tabled a £4million bid for goalkeeper keeper Jack Butland
4million... seriously Fulham get cracking. (unless Stekelenberg is signing)
we were rumoured to have also offered 4million im sure of it? but then again like it keeps being said, believe it when i see it...
im very confident we will be getting a keeper though
We've been linked to Steklenberg and Butland again today so I'm hopeful there is some truth there. Steks agent says we're pursuing a LOAN for him while the Mail says we've bid 4m for Butland. Links below
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8457670/ (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11681/8457670/)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2271168/Fulham-make-4m-bid-Jack-Butland.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2271168/Fulham-make-4m-bid-Jack-Butland.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490)
I cant see any logic on why we would loan a keeper. Schwarzer will be fine until the summer.
If we get one, it will be permanent
Quote from: vass_bg on January 31, 2013, 12:09:39 PM
:54:Stanislav Manolev is already at Craven Cottage.
a Wikipedia already say he is a Fulham player !! Talk about jumping the gun.
McDonald Mariga who I believe we were linked with at some point has joined Parma on loan from Inter
Quote from: Riverside on January 31, 2013, 12:19:59 PM
Quote from: vass_bg on January 31, 2013, 12:09:39 PM
:54:Stanislav Manolev is already at Craven Cottage.
a Wikipedia already say he is a Fulham player !! Talk about jumping the gun.
Anyone can edit a Wiki page. You could put on Messi´s page that he is a Fulham player.
#QPR have completed the signing of Christopher Samba on a four and a half year deal #Samba5
Sheer madness. Redknapp & Fernandez need to be sectioned. If they do get relegated they will implode.
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 12:26:31 PM
Quote from: Riverside on January 31, 2013, 12:19:59 PM
Quote from: vass_bg on January 31, 2013, 12:09:39 PM
:54:Stanislav Manolev is already at Craven Cottage.
a Wikipedia already say he is a Fulham player !! Talk about jumping the gun.
Anyone can edit a Wiki page. You could put on Messi´s page that he is a Fulham player.
Just tried to sign Messi for Fulham on Wikipedia and it is infact protected due to previous Vandalism. Sorry Guys.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 12:30:45 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 12:26:31 PM
Quote from: Riverside on January 31, 2013, 12:19:59 PM
Quote from: vass_bg on January 31, 2013, 12:09:39 PM
:54:Stanislav Manolev is already at Craven Cottage.
a Wikipedia already say he is a Fulham player !! Talk about jumping the gun.
Anyone can edit a Wiki page. You could put on Messi´s page that he is a Fulham player.
Just tried to sign Messi for Fulham on Wikipedia and it is infact protected due to previous Vandalism. Sorry Guys.
hahahaha love that
FINALLY!
The Club is delighted to confirm the loan signing of Urby Emanuelson from AC Milan until the end of the season.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/emanuelson (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/emanuelson)
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 12:29:14 PM
#QPR have completed the signing of Christopher Samba on a four and a half year deal #Samba5
Sheer madness. Redknapp & Fernandez need to be sectioned. If they do get relegated they will implode.
They say he will be on 100,000 a week? That can't be right can it?
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 12:29:14 PM
#QPR have completed the signing of Christopher Samba on a four and a half year deal #Samba5
Sheer madness. Redknapp & Fernandez need to be sectioned. If they do get relegated they will implode.
Quick maths @ 100k / week * 52* 4.5 = 23.4 million
Urby Emanuelson deal completed. On the official site now.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 12:41:39 PM
FINALLY!
The Club is delighted to confirm the loan signing of Urby Emanuelson from AC Milan until the end of the season.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/emanuelson (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/emanuelson)
082.gif Very happy with this!
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 12:41:39 PM
FINALLY!
The Club is delighted to confirm the loan signing of Urby Emanuelson from AC Milan until the end of the season.
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/emanuelson (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/emanuelson)
Oh Obi Wan show us the Force :-)
I bet that every HaHa purchase will have a relegation clause.
If there truly is a football God, QPR will be relegated. Unfortunately they're only 4 points adrift and these signings actually look class compared with some of the toss they bought in the summer, so even if they don't completely gel they probably still have the sheer talent to stay up.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 09:30:09 AM
Does anybody know where we can get SkySports News on the computer? I remember watching it at work during the summer window closing...
http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/ (http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/)
11mill and 100k a week for Samba
inb4portsmouth
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on January 31, 2013, 12:43:02 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 12:29:14 PM
#QPR have completed the signing of Christopher Samba on a four and a half year deal #Samba5
Sheer madness. Redknapp & Fernandez need to be sectioned. If they do get relegated they will implode.
Quick maths @ 100k / week * 52* 4.5 = 23.4 million
plus purchae price £10m 33.4m for a player that is so good defensively the last team he played for got relegated??
If they go down they will have a hard time shifting any of these players because of their contracts, if they stay up then there will be no benefit from the TV money increase because they will have already committed it all in wages at this rate.
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 12:47:10 PM
I bet that every HaHa purchase will have a relegation clause.
It would be nothing short of moronic if the club themselves didn't insist on it.
Ajax have confirmed Fulham have been in contact over a possible deal to bring Eyong Enoh to Craven Cottage. The Cameroon international has struggled for first-team action this season, making just seven appearances.
Quote from: MasterHaynes on January 31, 2013, 01:12:07 PM
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on January 31, 2013, 12:43:02 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 12:29:14 PM
#QPR have completed the signing of Christopher Samba on a four and a half year deal #Samba5
Sheer madness. Redknapp & Fernandez need to be sectioned. If they do get relegated they will implode.
Quick maths @ 100k / week * 52* 4.5 = 23.4 million
plus purchae price £10m 33.4m for a player that is so good defensively the last team he played for got relegated??
If they go down they will have a hard time shifting any of these players because of their contracts, if they stay up then there will be no benefit from the TV money increase because they will have already committed it all in wages at this rate.
Its going to be difficult due to the number of players they'll have to move. The biggest problem is that they've signed a bunch of mercenaries who won't be too bothered at moving on to play at a high level again but rather focused on their bank balance.
Can someone please explain what Sky are trying to tell me here
''Ajax have confirmed Fulham have been in contact over a possible deal to bring Eyong Enoh to Craven Cottage.''
Is it past tense over and done with or present? Does it mean we asked they said no and we went away, Talks are ongoing, Ajax said yes but player did not fancy it or what?
Quote from: MasterHaynes on January 31, 2013, 01:20:25 PM
Can someone please explain what Sky are trying to tell me here
''Ajax have confirmed Fulham have been in contact over a possible deal to bring Eyong Enoh to Craven Cottage.''
Is it past tense over and done with or present? Does it mean we asked they said no and we went away, Talks are ongoing, Ajax said yes but player did not fancy it or what?
It is sky so I doubt they even know themselves
Becchio to Norwich is done with Steve Morrison heading to Elland Road in the deal.
Beckham is in Paris to complete a move to PSG
Quote from: zander on January 31, 2013, 01:17:41 PM
Quote from: MasterHaynes on January 31, 2013, 01:12:07 PM
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on January 31, 2013, 12:43:02 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 12:29:14 PM
#QPR have completed the signing of Christopher Samba on a four and a half year deal #Samba5
Sheer madness. Redknapp & Fernandez need to be sectioned. If they do get relegated they will implode.
Quick maths @ 100k / week * 52* 4.5 = 23.4 million
plus purchae price £10m 33.4m for a player that is so good defensively the last team he played for got relegated??
If they go down they will have a hard time shifting any of these players because of their contracts, if they stay up then there will be no benefit from the TV money increase because they will have already committed it all in wages at this rate.
Its going to be difficult due to the number of players they'll have to move. The biggest problem is that they've signed a bunch of mercenaries who won't be too bothered at moving on to play at a high level again but rather focused on their bank balance.
Quote from: zander on January 31, 2013, 01:17:41 PM
Quote from: MasterHaynes on January 31, 2013, 01:12:07 PM
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on January 31, 2013, 12:43:02 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 12:29:14 PM
#QPR have completed the signing of Christopher Samba on a four and a half year deal #Samba5
Sheer madness. Redknapp & Fernandez need to be sectioned. If they do get relegated they will implode.
Quick maths @ 100k / week * 52* 4.5 = 23.4 million
plus purchae price £10m 33.4m for a player that is so good defensively the last team he played for got relegated??
If they go down they will have a hard time shifting any of these players because of their contracts, if they stay up then there will be no benefit from the TV money increase because they will have already committed it all in wages at this rate.
Its going to be difficult due to the number of players they'll have to move. The biggest problem is that they've signed a bunch of mercenaries who won't be too bothered at moving on to play at a high level again but rather focused on their bank balance.
No, No, No you have it all wrong they have signed because of the Vision and Ambition of the club and believe they can achieve great things with club. Surely you don't doubt the word of all the players that have previously signed for them, they can't all be telling fibs can they?
Quote from: MasterHaynes on January 31, 2013, 01:24:07 PM
Quote from: zander on January 31, 2013, 01:17:41 PM
Quote from: MasterHaynes on January 31, 2013, 01:12:07 PM
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on January 31, 2013, 12:43:02 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 12:29:14 PM
#QPR have completed the signing of Christopher Samba on a four and a half year deal #Samba5
Sheer madness. Redknapp & Fernandez need to be sectioned. If they do get relegated they will implode.
Quick maths @ 100k / week * 52* 4.5 = 23.4 million
plus purchae price £10m 33.4m for a player that is so good defensively the last team he played for got relegated??
If they go down they will have a hard time shifting any of these players because of their contracts, if they stay up then there will be no benefit from the TV money increase because they will have already committed it all in wages at this rate.
Its going to be difficult due to the number of players they'll have to move. The biggest problem is that they've signed a bunch of mercenaries who won't be too bothered at moving on to play at a high level again but rather focused on their bank balance.
Quote from: zander on January 31, 2013, 01:17:41 PM
Quote from: MasterHaynes on January 31, 2013, 01:12:07 PM
Quote from: aFFCn_Fan on January 31, 2013, 12:43:02 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 12:29:14 PM
#QPR have completed the signing of Christopher Samba on a four and a half year deal #Samba5
Sheer madness. Redknapp & Fernandez need to be sectioned. If they do get relegated they will implode.
Quick maths @ 100k / week * 52* 4.5 = 23.4 million
plus purchae price £10m 33.4m for a player that is so good defensively the last team he played for got relegated??
If they go down they will have a hard time shifting any of these players because of their contracts, if they stay up then there will be no benefit from the TV money increase because they will have already committed it all in wages at this rate.
Its going to be difficult due to the number of players they'll have to move. The biggest problem is that they've signed a bunch of mercenaries who won't be too bothered at moving on to play at a high level again but rather focused on their bank balance.
No, No, No you have it all wrong they have signed because of the Vision and Ambition of the club and believe they can achieve great things with club. Surely you don't doubt the word of all the players that have previously signed for them, they can't all be telling fibs can they?
No your quite right it was jealousy that got the better of me. I don't like seeing a club showing us up with their measured and astute attitude to the transfer window.
Quote from: MasterHaynes on January 31, 2013, 01:20:25 PM
Can someone please explain what Sky are trying to tell me here
''Ajax have confirmed Fulham have been in contact over a possible deal to bring Eyong Enoh to Craven Cottage.''
Is it past tense over and done with or present? Does it mean we asked they said no and we went away, Talks are ongoing, Ajax said yes but player did not fancy it or what?
i read it as we've been in contact with Ajax, and there's ongoing discussions from there
Danny Graham to Sunderland is now a done deal.
QPR are willing to pay Odemwingie £70k a week if they get a bid accepted from WBA. Sick for a average Premier League striker.
Where on earth are they getting this money?!
Secondly... Why have SkySports got a reported outside Tottenhams training ground standing there saying 'AVB has said they aren't signing anyone...Theres no-one here...'
Why have they got someone there?!
Quote from: zander on January 31, 2013, 02:13:01 PM
Danny Graham to Sunderland is now a done deal.
Brave man, given his affiliation with the Toon...
BBC Sport Online East's Chris Osborne:
"I understand Norwich have offered £1.5m, plus £500,000 in add-ons and a player, for Birmingham's Curtis Davies. Blues have yet to make a decision on the offer.
"The Norwich player used as part of the deal is likely to be Leon Barnett."
Graham and Fletcher are two of the most clinical strikers in the League. Not really the sort to 'make their own' chances so without service, Sunderland's attack will be really easy to defend against.
Everton have had a €14m bid for Alvaro Negredo rejected by Sevilla.
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 02:34:03 PM
Everton have had a €14m bid for Alvaro Negredo rejected by Sevilla.
Where are they getting their money from? First Fer, even though that deal fell through, and now this. I thought Everton were skint.
Quote from: twang on January 31, 2013, 02:41:36 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 02:34:03 PM
Everton have had a €14m bid for Alvaro Negredo rejected by Sevilla.
Where are they getting their money from? First Fer, even though that deal fell through, and now this. I thought Everton were skint.
Well they know they're gonna have to sell Fellani for 25m at some point lol
Funny how when Jol says we have no money to spend, everyone sees it as a good negotiating tactic in a high priced market.
But when Everton says it we all taken them for their word. :005:
Quote from: ToodlesMcToot on January 31, 2013, 02:44:18 PM
Funny how when Jol says we have no money to spend, everyone sees it as a good negotiating tactic in a high priced market.
But when Everton says it we all taken them for their word. :005:
It's not just what they have said though, is it? If I remember correct it wasn't long ago Everton had problem paying back their loans to the banks.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 02:27:08 PM
Where on earth are they getting this money?!
From next year's Sky money perhaps? Their
business plan speculative endeavour may see this as being viable ..... as long as they don't get relegated! :005:
Has anyone else heard the rumour of us being after Gomis from Lyon?
Some wag at the BBC saying that QPR are going to make a bid for HMV :dft009:
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 02:54:18 PM
Has anyone else heard the rumour of us being after Gomis from Lyon?
We made a play for him in the last transfer window.
The only buzz in this window has him linked with Spurs.
From the Sky Transfer Clockwatch:
"In England they'll regret Balotelli for a long time, he is an extreme talent. England has only seen 50 percent of what he can do."
Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola
He was in England for two and a half years, what was he waiting for to show everyone 100%?
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 02:56:14 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 02:54:18 PM
Has anyone else heard the rumour of us being after Gomis from Lyon?
We made a play for him in the last transfer window.
The only buzz in this window has him linked with Spurs.
I'd seen all about Spurs in for him until I've had a quick look around and seen a lot of sources claiming we're in for him. That'd be niceeee!
Fulham linked with "uncle" Tom Cobberly...
Quote from: jmh on January 31, 2013, 02:58:39 PM
From the Sky Transfer Clockwatch:
"In England they'll regret Balotelli for a long time, he is an extreme talent. England has only seen 50 percent of what he can do."
Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola
He was in England for two and a half years, what was he waiting for to show everyone 100%?
He was a pest. He let Man City down time and time again and left the club with a statement about how he has grown up. If he thinks hes done his growing up it was only going to get worse.
Only ONE HOUR to go before the PSG press conference, where Mr Beckham will be unveiled as their new superstar signing... Maybe.
Butland confirmed to Stoke. Stekelenburg coming here?
Hope Stekelenburg will appear soon !
If we dont get either Butland (which now looks unlikely) or Stekelenberg, I'll be incredibly disappointed
Quote from: ElissonSnygg on January 31, 2013, 03:04:32 PM
Hope Stekelenburg will appear soon !
this might have legs. interesting
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 03:02:58 PM
Butland confirmed to Stoke. Stekelenburg coming here?
And Butland is being loaned back for the rest of the season. Why did we miss out on him? He would have gone in as our No. 1
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 03:08:18 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 03:02:58 PM
Butland confirmed to Stoke. Stekelenburg coming here?
And Butland is being loaned back for the rest of the season. Why did we miss out on him? He would have gone in as our No. 1
Because grandad we are signing Stekelenburg and Gomis!
I will be a happy man if we sign Gomis
Deary me... If we sign Gomis I don't know what I'll do. Sadly I just can't see it happen.
We won't get Gomis now - we had more chance when we tried to sign him in Summer when he was suffering a dip in form. Unfortunately he's been amazing this season.
Gomis in Fulham would certainly make me glad.
Dear lord.
Are there any links to Gomis or Stekelenberg from this afternoon?
I've not seen any
Only other team linked with Gomis is Spurs and to be honest the guy outside Spurs training ground looks like he's on a drip and there nothing happening down there. Gomis and Berba upfront with Ruiz and Emanuelson floating around. Oosh.
Apparently we made a £6.5m bid for Gomis in August, so this could just be lazy journalism. Having said that, Twitter is raging with noise about both Gomis and Stekelenburg.
Quote from: FulhamMic on January 31, 2013, 03:25:57 PM
Apparently we made a £6.5m bid for Gomis in August, so this could just be lazy journalism. Having said that, Twitter is raging with noise about both Gomis and Stekelenburg.
Twitter is now apparently over capacity.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 03:26:31 PM
Twitter is now apparently over capacity.
It's the same everyday. The states have just woke up.
Reported Fulham target Jores Okore is expected to stay at Danish club Nordsjaelland until the end of the season.
Quote from: Ordar on January 31, 2013, 03:39:32 PM
Reported Fulham target Jores Okore is expected to stay at Danish club Nordsjaelland until the end of the season.
Another one bites the dust. Damn
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 03:43:13 PM
Quote from: Ordar on January 31, 2013, 03:39:32 PM
Reported Fulham target Jores Okore is expected to stay at Danish club Nordsjaelland until the end of the season.
Another one bites the dust. Damn
Yea, I had high hopes of us bringing him in.
Jermaine Jenas being linked with QPR now, as well as Odemwingie...
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 03:45:58 PM
Jermaine Jenas being linked with QPR now, as well as Odemwingie...
Sky Sports has gone odds-on of Crouch heading to Loftus as well...
So strikerwise they will have Remy, Crouch, Odemwingie, Zamora, Johnson, Campbell, Boothroyd and Mackie at the club. With Cisse and Hulse out on loan....
Townsend to Spurs back on
From the BBC:
Yacouba Sylla is now a Premier League player with Aston Villa. The 22-year-old defensive midfielder has agreed a three-and-a-half year deal and says he is thrilled to be part of the "dynamic and exciting young team" being built by Paul Lambert.
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 04:04:13 PM
From the BBC:
Yacouba Sylla is now a Premier League player with Aston Villa. The 22-year-old defensive midfielder has agreed a three-and-a-half year deal and says he is thrilled to be part of the "dynamic and exciting young team" being built by Paul Lambert.
He's obviously not seen them play.... :)
SkySports News is drab. Following Redknapp, Spurs and their 'We are doing nothing today' and repeating the Danny Graham and David Beckham clips over and over.
From Sporting Life:
Fulham are trying to tie up a loan deal for Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, according to the player's agent.
Stekelenburg moved to Roma from Ajax in the summer of 2011 but has struggled to command a first-team place in recent months.
He has fallen behind Mauro Goicoechea in the pecking order at the Stadio Olimpico, prompting him to consider a move elsewhere.
Fulham boss Martin Jol worked with Stekelenburg during his time as Ajax coach in 2009 and has reportedly been monitoring his situation in Italy.
The 30-year-old could be seen as a long-term replacement for current Cottagers No 1 Mark Schwarzer, who turns 41 later this year.
Stekelenburg's agent, Rob Jansen, confirmed that the Dutch star could be making a move to Craven Cottage ahead of the transfer deadline.
"We work very hard to get a deal," Jansen told De Telegraaf.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 04:07:05 PM
SkySports News is drab. Following Redknapp, Spurs and their 'We are doing nothing today' and repeating the Danny Graham and David Beckham clips over and over.
'Appy 'Arry's quote:
"We're looking. I don't know if anything will happen. There are one or two bits and pieces."
"I don't think Peter Crouch will happen. Tony wants to keep him at Stoke. I would like to bring back here to QPR."
Shakhtar Donetsk's Willian has long been linked with a Premier League move but it now appears he is closing in on a big-money switch to Anzhi Makhachkala who are close to agreeing £34m deal for the striker
Woah! Willian isnt worth that
Quote from: Ordar on January 31, 2013, 04:16:09 PM
Shakhtar Donetsk's Willian has long been linked with a Premier League move but it now appears he is closing in on a big-money switch to Anzhi Makhachkala who are close to agreeing £34m deal for the striker
Woah! Willian isnt worth that
good way to legalize some of the mafia's money :)
One point if interest. When do clubs have to declare their 25 man squad?
Gomis ???
http://www.cartilagefreecaptain.com/2013/1/31/3936850/tom-huddlestone-totenham-fulham-transfer-rumours-gomis (http://www.cartilagefreecaptain.com/2013/1/31/3936850/tom-huddlestone-totenham-fulham-transfer-rumours-gomis)
Quote from: howitis on January 31, 2013, 04:31:09 PM
Gomis ???
http://www.cartilagefreecaptain.com/2013/1/31/3936850/tom-huddlestone-totenham-fulham-transfer-rumours-gomis (http://www.cartilagefreecaptain.com/2013/1/31/3936850/tom-huddlestone-totenham-fulham-transfer-rumours-gomis)
Thats just a rumour based off a rumour from Twitter which is a shame, could do with something more concrete to make me believe!
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 04:32:40 PM
Quote from: howitis on January 31, 2013, 04:31:09 PM
Gomis ???
http://www.cartilagefreecaptain.com/2013/1/31/3936850/tom-huddlestone-totenham-fulham-transfer-rumours-gomis (http://www.cartilagefreecaptain.com/2013/1/31/3936850/tom-huddlestone-totenham-fulham-transfer-rumours-gomis)
Thats just a rumour based off a rumour from Twitter which is a shame, could do with something more concrete to make me believe!
Well it's been taken up by one of the journos from the Independent so there must be some truth in it!
Well Twitter appears to be down. 'Arry must've signed Bebe from ManU for £50 million @£120k per week. :005:
Fulham give Kasami to Pescara. Not sure whether loan or not.
West Brom are in talks with Fulham midfielder Chris Baird via @TFootballFamily #WBA #FFC
Quote from: Whitewash on January 31, 2013, 04:39:50 PM
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 04:32:40 PM
Quote from: howitis on January 31, 2013, 04:31:09 PM
Gomis ???
http://www.cartilagefreecaptain.com/2013/1/31/3936850/tom-huddlestone-totenham-fulham-transfer-rumours-gomis (http://www.cartilagefreecaptain.com/2013/1/31/3936850/tom-huddlestone-totenham-fulham-transfer-rumours-gomis)
Thats just a rumour based off a rumour from Twitter which is a shame, could do with something more concrete to make me believe!
Well it's been taken up by one of the journos from the Independent so there must be some truth in it!
Is it not the same way that Sky Sports seem to work and that is when so many people mention it on Twitter etc they just wade in and print? Unless they've seen him outside or Fulham has said yes we've had a bid accepted I can't see there being any truth elsewhere? I hope to God it is true though, would be one hell of a signing.
Striker Louis Saha has left the club according to Sunderland.
Quote from: Swiss72 on January 31, 2013, 04:44:13 PM
Fulham give Kasami to Pescara. Not sure whether loan or not.
..."give"...??
Stekelenburg on his way to the airport according to italian press. Flying to London to join Fulham.
Quote from: Bilet on January 31, 2013, 04:52:14 PM
Stekelenburg on his way to the airport according to italian press. Flying to London to join Fulham.
Did it say Permanent or Loan? I've just seen a few Italian Journos sayign the same too.
I think the David Beckham circus has temporarily overshadowed the media fest that is the transfer window deadline day...
Quote from: Bilet on January 31, 2013, 04:53:07 PM
The flight departs at 18.10 and according to the press this is his only chance to make the transfer...
I wonder how the stack around Heathrow is doing at the moment?
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 04:54:08 PM
Quote from: Bilet on January 31, 2013, 04:53:07 PM
The flight departs at 18.10 and according to the press this is his only chance to make the transfer...
I wonder how the stack around Heathrow is doing at the moment?
New info, the plane, a private one, is departing at 1810...so no worry of him getting on.
Beckham says he wont be paid at PSG and his salary will go to a childrens charity in Paris instead.
Quote from: Brian McGod on January 31, 2013, 04:59:14 PM
Beckham says he wont be paid at PSG and his salary will go to a childrens charity in Paris instead.
Yet some people still won't give the guy his dues - he is an absolute class act.
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 31, 2013, 05:01:29 PM
Quote from: Brian McGod on January 31, 2013, 04:59:14 PM
Beckham says he wont be paid at PSG and his salary will go to a childrens charity in Paris instead.
Yet some people still won't give the guy his dues - he is an absolute class act.
Couldn't agree more
Beckham has always been a class act. I have nothing but respect for the man. He always comes across well and gets a shed load of unfair criticism. Always gave 100% for England
And before people start, yes he does have alot of money already, but he didnt need to donate his entire salary to charity did he? Never been done before.
Guy is a legend
Quote from: Brian McGod on January 31, 2013, 05:03:30 PM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 31, 2013, 05:01:29 PM
Quote from: Brian McGod on January 31, 2013, 04:59:14 PM
Beckham says he wont be paid at PSG and his salary will go to a childrens charity in Paris instead.
Yet some people still won't give the guy his dues - he is an absolute class act.
Couldn't agree more
Well done that man... The top players get paid an obsence amount of money so this is a great gesture on his part.
https://twitter.com/Urby28/status/297027474288680960/photo/1
Urby with his new shirt!
Duncan Castles reckons we have agreed a fee for Enoh and its a loan + option
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 05:06:30 PM
Quote from: Brian McGod on January 31, 2013, 05:03:30 PM
Quote from: God The Mechanic on January 31, 2013, 05:01:29 PM
Quote from: Brian McGod on January 31, 2013, 04:59:14 PM
Beckham says he wont be paid at PSG and his salary will go to a childrens charity in Paris instead.
Yet some people still won't give the guy his dues - he is an absolute class act.
Couldn't agree more
Well done that man... The top players get paid an obsence amount of money so this is a great gesture on his part.
In fact more should follow his lead.
Quote from: rusty shackleford on January 31, 2013, 05:10:49 PM
Dun Castles reckons we have agreed a fee for Enoh and its a loan + option
Earlier, from SSN:
Ajax have confirmed Fulham have been in contact over a possible deal to bring Eyong Enoh to Craven Cottage.
The 26-year-old Cameroon international moved to the Dutch giants from feeder club Ajax Cape Town in 2008.
However, he has struggled for first-team action this season, making just seven appearances, five of those from the bench.
Fulham boss Martin Jol knows all about Enoh's talents following his spell as Ajax boss during the 2009/10 season.
He has now made tentative enquires about a deal to bring the defensive midfielder to the Premier League ahead of the transfer deadline.
When quizzed about a potential deal for Enoh, Ajax technical director Marc Overmars confirmed Fulham had been in contact but stressed a transfer was far from complete.
"Negotiations has to start up first," Overmars told De Telegraaf. "Nothing is sure for now."
Quote from: Ordar on January 31, 2013, 05:05:42 PM
Beckham has always been a class act. I have nothing but respect for the man. He always comes across well and gets a shed load of unfair criticism. Always gave 100% for England
And before people start, yes he does have alot of money already, but he didnt need to donate his entire salary to charity did he? Never been done before.
Guy is a legend
He's good at his job, it's a job that pays well and he managed to market himself incredibly well. It's nothing but jealousy.
Also, remember WC 98? He was basically a dead man walking after that, his career could quite easily have been ruined, but he worked his ass off and helped win the treble the year after.
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Dun Castles reckons we have agreed a fee for Enoh and its a loan + option
Earlier, from SSN:
Ajax have confirmed Fulham have been in contact over a possible deal to bring Eyong Enoh to Craven Cottage.
The 26-year-old Cameroon international moved to the Dutch giants from feeder club Ajax Cape Town in 2008.
However, he has struggled for first-team action this season, making just seven appearances, five of those from the bench.
Fulham boss Martin Jol knows all about Enoh's talents following his spell as Ajax boss during the 2009/10 season.
He has now made tentative enquires about a deal to bring the defensive midfielder to the Premier League ahead of the transfer deadline.
When quizzed about a potential deal for Enoh, Ajax technical director Marc Overmars confirmed Fulham had been in contact but stressed a transfer was far from complete.
"Negotiations has to start up first," Overmars told De Telegraaf. "Nothing is sure for now."
Wasn't he really highly rated a year or so ago? Remember being linked a while back and a pretty hefty fee being thrown around.
Allow me to summarize the BBC ticker:
Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Spurs Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham QPR Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Stoke Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Beckham Villa Beckham.
Fulham have signed Red Star Belgrade centre-back Nikola Maksimovic #FFC Via @TFootballFamily
Quote from: ffcfulham on January 31, 2013, 05:44:00 PM
Fulham have signed Red Star Belgrade centre-back Nikola Maksimovic #FFC Via @TFootballFamily
any one got any idea who he is?
Wikipedia says...
Nikola Maksimović (Serbian Cyrillic: Никола Максимовић; born 25 November 1991 in Bajina Bašta) is a Serbian footballer who plays for Serbian SuperLiga club Red Star Belgrade and the Serbian national team. He is regarded in his homeland as a brilliant center defender whose style of play is reminiscent of that of Nemanja Vidić.[1]
Reports from Italy suggest Fulham's bid for Maarten Stekelenburg is doomed for failure as Roma were unable to find a replacement.
Give them Schwarzer for Gods sake
From the BBC:
BBC Sport's Ben Smith reports Fulham defender Chris Baird is in talks over a £1m move to West Bromwich Albion.
You can't sell Bairdinho! He's in the goalscoring form of his life...
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 05:56:43 PM
Reports from Italy suggest Fulham's bid for Maarten Stekelenburg is doomed for failure as Roma were unable to find a replacement.
Give them Schwarzer for Gods sake
"Sky Italia are now reporting that Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has in fact boarded a flight to London thinking that he's on his way for talks with Fulham. He's apparently expected to land at London Heathrow at 1910. Unbeknownst to Stekelenburg, 35,000ft below, Roma have stopped the deal. Pity the man who has to break it to him at arrivals."
Quote from: ffcfulham on January 31, 2013, 05:44:00 PM
Fulham have signed Red Star Belgrade centre-back Nikola Maksimovic #FFC Via @TFootballFamily
http://www.mondo.rs/s276436/Sport/Fudbal/MONDO-_Nikola_Maksimovic_u_Engleskoj.html (http://www.mondo.rs/s276436/Sport/Fudbal/MONDO-_Nikola_Maksimovic_u_Engleskoj.html)
According to the horrific translation, he just needs a work permit. Very highly thought of in Serbia, full international at 21, Vidic-esque, looks a good signing. Typical Fulham keeping it hush and then the foreign press getting hold of it just before he's about to sign.
haven't seen any mention of it on a decent site though?
Only 5 hours of this cr@p to go... Who's staying up??
Beckham giving all his salary to charity. Nice gesture.
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 05:58:36 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 05:56:43 PM
Reports from Italy suggest Fulham's bid for Maarten Stekelenburg is doomed for failure as Roma were unable to find a replacement.
Give them Schwarzer for Gods sake
"Sky Italia are now reporting that Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has in fact boarded a flight to London thinking that he's on his way for talks with Fulham. He's apparently expected to land at London Heathrow at 1910. Unbeknownst to Stekelenburg, 35,000ft below, Roma have stopped the deal. Pity the man who has to break it to him at arrivals."
The Italian deadline was at 18.00 GMT
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 05:58:36 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 05:56:43 PM
Reports from Italy suggest Fulham's bid for Maarten Stekelenburg is doomed for failure as Roma were unable to find a replacement.
Give them Schwarzer for Gods sake
"Sky Italia are now reporting that Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has in fact boarded a flight to London thinking that he's on his way for talks with Fulham. He's apparently expected to land at London Heathrow at 1910. Unbeknownst to Stekelenburg, 35,000ft below, Roma have stopped the deal. Pity the man who has to break it to him at arrivals."
It would appear that the transfer window in Italy closed at 6.
Okay, can someone tell me why Jack Butland is going to Stoke? His reason for not going to Chelsea was a likely lack of first team football. WHAT ABOUT ASMIR BEGOVIC? Sound logic, Mr Butland. Not bitter, just confused.
By the way, Begovic's English is fantastic.
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Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 05:58:36 PM
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 05:56:43 PM
Reports from Italy suggest Fulham's bid for Maarten Stekelenburg is doomed for failure as Roma were unable to find a replacement.
Give them Schwarzer for Gods sake
"Sky Italia are now reporting that Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has in fact boarded a flight to London thinking that he's on his way for talks with Fulham. He's apparently expected to land at London Heathrow at 1910. Unbeknownst to Stekelenburg, 35,000ft below, Roma have stopped the deal. Pity the man who has to break it to him at arrivals."
The Italian deadline was at 18.00 GMT
I think they can still sell but not purchase.
Can someone tell me whether Samba is actually worth £12.5m?
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 06:11:46 PM
Can someone tell me whether Samba is actually worth £12.5m?
i can imagine one of the administrators asking exactly that in 18 months' time, sat in an office at loftus road with fernandes and a load of lawyers
so is that it for us i guess?
We are hearing Fulham are considering a move for Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis as they look to bolster their attacking options before the 11pm deadline.
by skysportspeteo 7:16 PM
Italian clubs can still sell, but they can't purchase as Justovertheriver said.
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 06:11:46 PM
Can someone tell me whether Samba is actually worth £12.5m?
depends if you think signing a 28 year old above average cb for 12.5 mil on 100kp/w with no sell on value is good business?
It actually annoys me the way they have spent their money, they could of built a proper side but even if they stay in the premier league in 2/3 years time they'll have to buy a new side.
QPR have moved their training ground to Roehampton at the Richardson Evans complex. They say they needed 50 more pitches so all their players could take part.
Quote from: Enter the Frei on January 31, 2013, 06:27:51 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 06:11:46 PM
Can someone tell me whether Samba is actually worth £12.5m?
depends if you think signing a 28 year old above average cb for 12.5 mil on 100kp/w with no sell on value is good business?
For the fact that it means greedy 'Arry Redknob won't be trying to get Hangers or Hughes from us...yes it's worth it...well for us.
To be fair I think their defence has been appalling. He is a big solid unit and I think they needed a bit of steel back there
Daniel Jerome on Twitter: "Just seen Darren Bent walk into my local chippy near my home in west London! Perfect signing for Fulham."
Quote from: grandad on January 31, 2013, 06:40:05 PM
Daniel Jerome on Twitter: "Just seen Darren Bent walk into my local chippy near my home in west London! Perfect signing for Fulham."
Saw that as well, would be so weird but nice.
I think they need him, if he's the difference that will keep them up then it's probably worth it but I just hate the way they've gone about their business.
Samba is a class centre back. But one guy cant do it alone. Remy and Samba added to the current dross? Im not too sure that theyll stay up myself. 4 hours left lets see!
Just saw this on the bbc:
Ed in London, via text: "Took a detour past Motspur Park on my way home from work and got lucky! Just seen Tomas Rincon get out of a cab: Played under Jol at Hamburg, good versatile player, ideal replacement for Baird!"
Shock, horror, the pooper scoopers have actually sold somebody?! Well they've loaned Faurlin to Parma :-)
we have signed Manolev
Crouch has told Rangers to fcuk off. Ho ho ho!
Quote from: farfouille on January 31, 2013, 07:02:29 PM
Quote from: Humbled on January 31, 2013, 07:01:38 PM
we have signed Manolev
Source?
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/fulham-sign-manolev (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/fulham-sign-manolev)
Yeeeeeeeeeeees!
Amazing transfers, gentlemen! I am so excited!
No mention of it on SkySports...To engrossed with Stoke and QPR...Wankers.
According to the Fulham website he's 29. Has he aged two years since this morning?
Anyone else see the bellends from QPR with the well written T Shirt? What did it say, i caught 'Scum' and an apology about their language. Typical classy QPR.
Did Sky really just compare Damiao to Dzeko?
Quote from: EJL on January 31, 2013, 07:05:46 PM
According to the Fulham website he's 29. Has he aged two years since this morning?
I thought the same. They made a mistake on the website, he's 27.
So we already have Frimpong, Manolev and Emanuelson.
If we can make it happen with Stekelemburg and Gomis I would be 100% satisfied.
One player per line, that makes sense.
QPR still chasing Odemwingie... Apparently WBA want Hoilett in return.
Spurs going for Damiao, according to the Beeb.
It's all gone very quiet.
QPR also after Jenas and Townsend.
A late night at the Loftodrome.
Oh how I would love to be wrong but I really think we have no chance signing Gomis.
Oh man on SSN right now there's some chubby white kid in a suit and tie trying to elbow into the shot behind Jenas at QPR.... and now they've locked the door on him and he can't get inside, trapping him outside with the pubescent supporters... Excellent. Watching QPR go down is going to be great.
West Bromwich Albion statement: "Albion have moved to clarify developments regarding Peter Odemwingie after the striker was filmed a short while ago arriving at Loftus Road.
"The club can confirm they have held further discussions with QPR today but those talks have so far proven fruitless and no agreement has been reached.
"Albion would also like to make clear that Peter has not been given permission to speak to QPR about a potential move."
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 08:06:12 PM
West Bromwich Albion statement: "Albion have moved to clarify developments regarding Peter Odemwingie after the striker was filmed a short while ago arriving at Loftus Road.
"The club can confirm they have held further discussions with QPR today but those talks have so far proven fruitless and no agreement has been reached.
"Albion would also like to make clear that Peter has not been given permission to speak to QPR about a potential move."
This one is getting messy... Odemwingie has burnt his WBA bridge.
sky saying weve signed 4 players, manolev, frimpong, emmanuelson and... ??????
Quote from: cookie123 on January 31, 2013, 08:11:34 PM
sky saying weve signed 4 players, manolev, frimpong, emmanuelson and... ??????
Chris David...
Quote from: hesedmedia on January 31, 2013, 07:57:20 PM
Oh man on SSN right now there's some chubby white kid in a suit and tie trying to elbow into the shot behind Jenas at QPR.... and now they've locked the door on him and he can't get inside, trapping him outside with the pubescent supporters... Excellent. Watching QPR go down is going to be great.
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Whatever you want to say about them they are entertaining.
Maksimovic might be off now over a work permit.
http://www.zurnal.rs/2013/01/31/maksimovic-ne-ide-u-fulam-zbog-radne-dozvole/index.html (http://www.zurnal.rs/2013/01/31/maksimovic-ne-ide-u-fulam-zbog-radne-dozvole/index.html)
Also; "Ajax's Eyong Enoh set to be #FFC's next - and most probably last - transfer day signing. Confirmation looks imminent" - from Simon Peach,
Looks like Enoh will be our final signing.
Would've liked to have seen another striker as well
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 08:08:34 PM
Quote from: Burt on January 31, 2013, 08:06:12 PM
West Bromwich Albion statement: "Albion have moved to clarify developments regarding Peter Odemwingie after the striker was filmed a short while ago arriving at Loftus Road.
"The club can confirm they have held further discussions with QPR today but those talks have so far proven fruitless and no agreement has been reached.
"Albion would also like to make clear that Peter has not been given permission to speak to QPR about a potential move."
This one is getting messy... Odemwingie has burnt his WBA bridge.
apparently he has turned up at QPR unannounced...
also Jenas is there but locked out...
From BBC Sport's David Ornstein:
"Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Malaga left-back Nacho Monreal.
"The clubs have agreed fee in the region of 10m euros (£8.3m).
"The 26-year-old Spain international will now discuss personal terms and undergo a medical.
"Arsenal had been monitoring Monreal for some time but decided to make their move after Kieran Gibbs suffered a thigh strain in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool."
Diame's buy-out clause met. Mystery PL club.
Yea, Odemwingie is at West Brom, sayin hes excited to be at Qpr , how great Redknapp is etc, then WBA go on Twitter to say theres no permission given to QPR to talk to him
Kasami deal has fallen through, according to the BBC:
We've all probably had some internet issues in the past. It can be annoying. But this is a gem...
European writer James Horncastle reports: "Football agent Mino Raiola is known as the pizza man in some circles because of his past as a restauranteur. He almost always delivers and certainly has done in this window brokering Mario Balotelli's move from Man City to AC Milan. But things don't go his way all the time. He claims the transfer of his client Pajtim Kasami from Fulham to Pescara was scuppered this evening because the wifi at the ATA Hotel in Milan where all of Italy's deadline day deals are done tripped out. Raiola was seen in a fit of rage. "There wasn't a [wifi] connection, can I not say that?" he said. The rest of his outburst is, shall we say, unprintable.
wonder who's met Diame's release clause? Could see them in a lot of trouble without him
Diame to Spurs?
5 live announcing that Fulham will make one more signing before 11 o'clock. Talking about N'gog, but I hope it isn't.
It would be nice for Diame to meet up again with Sidwell & Karagounis
Quote from: Enter the Frei on January 31, 2013, 08:33:13 PM
5 live announcing that Fulham will make one more signing before 11 o'clock. Talking about N'gog, but I hope it isn't.
Could be Enoh from Ajax by the sounds of things
Kasami on twitter: why is everything going against me....
poor lad!
Quote from: zander on January 31, 2013, 08:35:09 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on January 31, 2013, 08:33:13 PM
5 live announcing that Fulham will make one more signing before 11 o'clock. Talking about N'gog, but I hope it isn't.
Could be Enoh from Ajax by the sounds of things
either him or the young lad who was struggling for a work permit would be my guess.
AVFC's mystery loan target with MLS experience may be Simon Dawkins (under contract to Spurs, been on loan with San Jose the last two years).
it's Eyong Enoh going to be confirmed within the next hour barring a problem with the medical. Another player who enjoyed his best football under Jol and has since lost his way.
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Quote from: zander on January 31, 2013, 08:35:09 PM
Quote from: Enter the Frei on January 31, 2013, 08:33:13 PM
5 live announcing that Fulham will make one more signing before 11 o'clock. Talking about N'gog, but I hope it isn't.
Could be Enoh from Ajax by the sounds of things
either him or the young lad who was struggling for a work permit would be my guess.
Please, not N'gog...
BBC have confirmed that #Fulham's 3rd signing today is set to be Eyong #Enoh rather than Bafetimbi #Gomis as some reports suggested.
Gomis is a proper '15 goals a season' striker. Would be amazing if we get him. Doesn't sound like we will, though.
The Guardian is saying we are in for Diame? Maybe Enoh failed medical?
Quote from: supersimmo123 on January 31, 2013, 08:51:49 PM
The Guardian is saying we are in for Diame? Maybe Enoh failed medical?
Link?
Sullivan's son is saying on Twitter that contrary to reports, WHU have received no bids for Diame.
@jsullivanwhu: "Contrary to reports there has been no bid for Diame today from anybody. #COYI #WHU #whufc"
Search Diame Fulham on twitter
Don't think Sidwell will get along with Diame...
I can't see it tbh... We will end up with Enoh
if this diame thing is true ill be so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 079.gif
Diame will not come to us, we are only slightly better than West Ham he is quality think he will end up at Spurs or Arsenal in the summer
Official Fulham on twitter confirmed final signing is Enoh subject to a medical
Quote from: supersimmo123 on January 31, 2013, 09:06:13 PM
Official Fulham on twitter confirmed final signing is Enoh subject to a medical
I can't see this?...
Quote from: supersimmo123 on January 31, 2013, 09:06:13 PM
Official Fulham on twitter confirmed final signing is Enoh subject to a medical
Says nothing about being a final signing.... Still holding out hope on an out and out striker... Maybe Diame he's a beast
They retweeted a earlier post
At the risk of sounding negative, why are we signing yet another defensive midfielder? That'll leave us with Diarra, Baird, Enoh, Sidwell (although he's more box-to-box) and Frimpong. Then just Karagounis who is attack minded.
Odemwingie is saying that everyone will be interested to see how his move to QPR plans out.
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.
Stekelenburg is apparently still going on to try and push a deal through, he has yet to fly home and still with representitives of fulham
He'll drive to your house and MAKE you give a damn if you're not careful!!
I think if we stay up we shall rebuild in the summer. Realistically we have nothing to achieve this season we won't make Europe so lets save the funds and have a dabble in a better summer market
Enoh is a good player but with Frimpong , Diarra & Baird they are all defensive only Kara gets forward regularly
Quote from: JackyFulham90 on January 31, 2013, 09:05:25 PM
Diame will not come to us, we are only slightly better than West Ham he is quality think he will end up at Spurs or Arsenal in the summer
Blimey jack - "we are only slightly better than WetSpam", and "he is quality" ? I thought, other than total commitment, he wasn't quality and in fact thought he was quite lucky not to get booked. As for the other statement I don't think I'll bother! Surface to say - good that he will not come to us.
Our squad is looking good if we keep everyone fit & with the new boys we can definitely finish top 10
The guy who started the Diame rumour has said he was incorrect
Quote from: The Moose on January 31, 2013, 09:13:40 PM
At the risk of sounding negative, why are we signing yet another defensive midfielder? That'll leave us with Diarra, Baird, Enoh, Sidwell (although he's more box-to-box) and Frimpong. Then just Karagounis who is attack minded.
You have two athletic types behind Ruiz, with Emanuellson and Dejagah burning the wings and Berba up top and you have solidity with a lot of athleticism to get men forward.
With Urby's versatility it allows you to go from 4-5-1 to 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 quite easily.
Quote from: itombomb on January 31, 2013, 09:27:27 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 31, 2013, 09:13:40 PM
At the risk of sounding negative, why are we signing yet another defensive midfielder? That'll leave us with Diarra, Baird, Enoh, Sidwell (although he's more box-to-box) and Frimpong. Then just Karagounis who is attack minded.
You have two athletic types behind Ruiz, with Emanuellson and Dejagah burning the wings and Berba up top and you have solidity with a lot of athleticism to get men forward.
With Urby's versatility it allows you to go from 4-5-1 to 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 quite easily.
The key problem all season has been that Berba and Ruiz have had to drop really deep to receive the ball. Huddlestone would've solved this problem. Karagounis is decent too but not Huddlestone quality.
Now rumours circulation on bbc that we are after callejon from real madrid
That rumour is bollox. Some twerp on twitter is trying to spread it
Urby and callejon? i don't think so. I really wanted Huddleston...
Quote from: The Moose on January 31, 2013, 09:37:01 PM
Quote from: itombomb on January 31, 2013, 09:27:27 PM
Quote from: The Moose on January 31, 2013, 09:13:40 PM
At the risk of sounding negative, why are we signing yet another defensive midfielder? That'll leave us with Diarra, Baird, Enoh, Sidwell (although he's more box-to-box) and Frimpong. Then just Karagounis who is attack minded.
You have two athletic types behind Ruiz, with Emanuellson and Dejagah burning the wings and Berba up top and you have solidity with a lot of athleticism to get men forward.
With Urby's versatility it allows you to go from 4-5-1 to 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 quite easily.
The key problem all season has been that Berba and Ruiz have had to drop really deep to receive the ball. Huddlestone would've solved this problem. Karagounis is decent too but not Huddlestone quality.
They can be defensive players who are still far better distributors than Baird and Sidwell, who are not just poor, but also very slow.
So, we needed a skilled central mid, possibly a striker and possibly a top GK on offing...
And it appears we will end up with two more defensive mids, a winger and cover at RB?
Wonderful.
I guess the silver lining is these guys should help us avoid relegation and then this summer will be fascinating. The whiff on Stekelenburg (assuming we don't salvage this somehow) could be huge. Getting a keeper of that caliber on the cheap would have been massive.
We still have the major problem that Berbatov and Ruiz have to play the same position on our current club. Berba's not effective with Ruiz behind him, and Ruiz is not effective out wide or deeper in the midfield.
Guys, this is uncanny
(http://i48.tinypic.com/34io55y.png)
Telegraph says it was Arsenal that triggered Diame's release clause
Quote from: VicHalomsLovechild on January 31, 2013, 09:48:54 PM
Telegraph says it was Arsenal that triggered Diame's release clause
Would welcome him here
Emanuelson & Frimpong can make a difference for us
Davies is back fit
Frei & Diarra to come back we have plenty of options
Centre back is where we are short so I am glad Baird is staying
The whole coverage for this window,bar the haha's, has been sat outside clubs who have made it clear they will be doing nothing. Boring.
Must be tough being the Fulham doctor on the last day of the transfer window. You're stuck in your surgery bored stiff until midnight wondering if a Jaguar is going to pull up outside your door with Johnny Foreigner in the back, for a quick going over with stethoscope and reflex hammer. 10 to 1 the bloke can't speak much English and you certainly can't rely on his agent to interpret the Serbian for 'dodgy knees' into the appropriate English term.
Quote from: Northern Cottager on January 31, 2013, 10:04:28 PM
The whole coverage for this window,bar the haha's, has been sat outside clubs who have made it clear they will be doing nothing. Boring.
I've had enough of the sensationalising of the Hooper bids from Norwich despite Celtic saying a hundred times they won't sell.
Jermaine Jenas in at QPR on 18 month deal.
Dawkins loan to AVFC is official.
Off to bed, this is goddam boring!
This time last year wasn't Ruiz this late flying in and his helicopter being tracked by sky sports???
Not much happening at all now. Madrid v Sevilla much more entertaining than SSN.
Dam you Rusty...I was about to say the same thing. Is this the dullest window closing?
Quote from: ollienixs on January 31, 2013, 10:17:17 PM
This time last year wasn't Ruiz this late flying in and his helicopter being tracked by sky sports???
Summer window in 2011
townsend going to QPR? what is going on over there. this is crazy... who will play?
Quote from: horse1031 on January 31, 2013, 10:27:58 PM
townsend going to QPR? what is going on over there. this is crazy... who will play?
They can only register 25, wonder if they can fit all they bought the last 12 month in there...
official ajax twitter page confirming enoh is coming fulham, enough signing to add depth to squad. think martin jol is just making signings to get us through season so hopefully can add real quality in summer
Quote from: EJL on January 31, 2013, 07:05:46 PM
According to the Fulham website he's 29. Has he aged two years since this morning?
According to the website he's 27 AND has represented Bulgaria 29 times. I misread it as well the first time so I can see your confusion.
Wasn't he in Roxy Music
I want one more signing .... A striker
All so quiet at the big teams :)
According to a Beeb journo small chance of one more signing (not enoh) so who we thinking? Stekelenburg?
Follow-up to something I posted yesterday; San Jose has denied the report that they were in talks to sign Karagounis at the end of the season.
https://twitter.com/ElliottAlmond/status/297111952637964290
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/whites-sign-enoh (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/whites-sign-enoh)
Enoh signs on loan with option to buy. http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/whites-sign-enoh (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/whites-sign-enoh)
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Quote from: Humbled on January 31, 2013, 10:52:28 PM
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/whites-sign-enoh (http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/january/31/whites-sign-enoh)
Edit: Beat me to it!
What position does he play?
Quote from: Berserker on January 31, 2013, 10:54:36 PM
What position does he play?
CDM. I reckon he was our backup to Boateng as he is a very similar player.
Quote from: ffcbulgaria on January 31, 2013, 10:36:55 PM
Quote from: EJL on January 31, 2013, 07:05:46 PM
According to the Fulham website he's 29. Has he aged two years since this morning?
According to the website he's 27 AND has represented Bulgaria 29 times. I misread it as well the first time so I can see your confusion.
No, they edited the post.
Quote from: TWFL on January 31, 2013, 10:56:50 PM
Quote from: Berserker on January 31, 2013, 10:54:36 PM
What position does he play?
CDM. I reckon he was our backup to Boateng as he is a very similar player.
He may be instead of - when he went of to the ANC he had not signed - the lawyers were checking that he was a free agent
Quote from: Berserker on January 31, 2013, 10:54:36 PM
What position does he play?
Keyboards !
(I think everyone missed your other post re Roxy, or didn't get what you meant!)
I thought it was funny!
Quote from: Berserker on January 31, 2013, 10:38:33 PM
Wasn't he in Roxy Music
So we've signed Brian Enoh and Barry Manolev. It's music to my ears! :HD:
I'll excited to seeing Emanuelson play for us
I have seen Enoh before he is a very tidy player
Frimpong is rated highly by a few Arsenal fans I know
I have to admit I don't know a lot about Manolev
All in all a positive window
Quote from: gezkc on January 31, 2013, 11:12:44 PM
Quote from: Berserker on January 31, 2013, 10:38:33 PM
Wasn't he in Roxy Music
So we've signed Brian Enoh and Barry Manolev. It's music to my ears! :HD:
Also got
FRIm
Pong FRIP - anyone remember ........
Fripp & Eno album (Robert Fripp/ Brian Eno) ?
Might get that on a shirt if they sign perm next year - Fripandeno