Jol confirms Darren Bent is on his list, but declined to comment on speculation #ffc #coyw
Jol: 'We have to be creative. I want two or three more players.'
Jol says target this season is to finish in the top 12
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He did admit, though, that he is keen to add a striker and another midfielder to his squad #ffc #coyw
The midfielder quote is promising, just hope it isn't a winger or a defensive midfielder.
Top 12 - Wow lofty ambitions, i know realistically this is reasonable, but come on ambitions for the season top 12. Poor Martin just poor. Also looks as if Bent is nowhere near where the press think, he said that Taarabt was having a medical when he was.
Jol reiterates his desire to bring in some pace up front and is targeting someone who can be a fans' favourite
Our Manager also stated that he hopes to see Mahamadou Diarra back in a Fulham shirt #ffc #coyw
Our Manager also stated that he hopes to see Mahamadou Diarra back in a Fulham shirt
Jol on Riise: 'He's a fantastic player. If he's second choice I'm not sure he'll be a happy customer'
Richardson likely to be first choice. Jol happy to keep Riise
Diarra coming back would be a massive boost.
Team news: Alexander Kacaniklic will have a fitness test ahead of Sunderland and could start at the Stadium of Light
Team news: All players returned unscathed from international duty
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 15, 2013, 01:19:24 PM
Team news: All players returned unscathed from international duty
What even Ruiz? I was ready to bet my house he would take a knock and sit out this weekend.
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 15, 2013, 01:11:51 PM
Top 12 - Wow lofty ambitions, i know realistically this is reasonable, but come on ambitions for the season top 12. Poor Martin just poor.
Considering how many on here have us in a relegation dogfight, top twelve sounds quite ambitious :028:
We have Chris David and Mesca why do people think we need to sign someone the youth is our tomorrow. Give the youth a chance and if it dont work January bring in new blood.
I found this funny
@BBCSport : Fulham boss Martin Jol refuses to confirm that Darren Bent is set to join the club but says he wished Ian Holloway had kept quiet about it.
Quote from: South Aussie on August 15, 2013, 01:50:27 PM
I found this funny
@BBCSport : Fulham boss Martin Jol refuses to confirm that Darren Bent is set to join the club but says he wished Ian Holloway had kept quiet about it.
Yes I did. Does he mean we are waiting on another striker before committing. Or Bent could fall through at Jol doesn't want the club to look stupid. Or neither.
It looks like Bent may just come on a 1 year loan
Has Jol, confirmed that D & D are definitely NOT available as they haven't reported for training for 12 months
Any warriors spotted @ Motspur Park?
The odd Cougar or Jaguar maybe to rip Sunderland apart
Still, plenty of time before Saturday to get the 3 players in, introduce them to their new team mates & Martin's unique playing style
Firstly I will be very happy with Darren Bent however Jol said he is looking for a "fans favourite"
I wonder is he looking to bring a young striker in or a well known developed one such as a Gomis, Papiss Cisse or BA....
I would take Torres for 10million as long as he drops his wages to 40k a week :-)
Quote from: Humbled on August 15, 2013, 02:19:04 PM
Firstly I will be very happy with Darren Bent however Jol said he is looking for a "fans favourite"
I wonder is he looking to bring a young striker in or a well known developed one such as a Gomis, Papiss Cisse or BA....
I would take Torres for 10million as long as he drops his wages to 40k a week :-)
Why do you assume he wasn't referring to Bent? If Bent's banging them in every week he'll soon become a fans favourite.
Quote from: supersimmo123 on August 15, 2013, 01:11:51 PM
Top 12 - Wow lofty ambitions, i know realistically this is reasonable, but come on ambitions for the season top 12. Poor Martin just poor. Also looks as if Bent is nowhere near where the press think, he said that Taarabt was having a medical when he was.
You're not kidding. What a way to invigorate your supporters and prospective supporters. fp.gif
Quote from: The Moose on August 15, 2013, 02:21:48 PM
Quote from: Humbled on August 15, 2013, 02:19:04 PM
Firstly I will be very happy with Darren Bent however Jol said he is looking for a "fans favourite"
I wonder is he looking to bring a young striker in or a well known developed one such as a Gomis, Papiss Cisse or BA....
I would take Torres for 10million as long as he drops his wages to 40k a week :-)
Why do you assume he wasn't referring to Bent? If Bent's banging them in every week he'll soon become a fans favourite.
possibly.... just got the impression he wasn't referring to Bent.
he will be a fav of mine personally, have always liked him and I think he is a very good goal scorer.
Met him once at a concert and was a really nice bloke also.
Martin Jol's Sunderland Preview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKckImWgpMA#)
Actually a great little press conference from Jol there. Sounds like Parker and Bent were the two players he was referring to near the end. It seems like he's had some frustrations in the transfer market. Will be interesting to see who comes in. I think he's right that we've shored up the defensive area of the team in the summer, and now we just need a couple of additions in attack. One thing you can say is that he have alot of options in the forward areas.
Quote from: Ordar on August 15, 2013, 03:52:26 PM
Actually a great little press conference from Jol there. Sounds like Parker and Bent were the two players he was referring to near the end. It seems like he's had some frustrations in the transfer market. Will be interesting to see who comes in. I think he's right that we've shored up the defensive area of the team in the summer, and now we just need a couple of additions in attack. One thing you can say is that he have alot of options in the forward areas.
yeah i thought it was a good interview too. good to hear he knows that we know that we need a passing CM.
I think Jol makes very clear he wants what most of us have been saying. Clearly there is frustration there but he sees the next few weeks as the chance for us to have a good side and balance or struggle without getting in the players he wants. So no news is good news.
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 15, 2013, 04:00:11 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 15, 2013, 03:52:26 PM
Actually a great little press conference from Jol there. Sounds like Parker and Bent were the two players he was referring to near the end. It seems like he's had some frustrations in the transfer market. Will be interesting to see who comes in. I think he's right that we've shored up the defensive area of the team in the summer, and now we just need a couple of additions in attack. One thing you can say is that he have alot of options in the forward areas.
yeah i thought it was a good interview too. good to hear he knows that we know that we need a passing CM.
:plus one:
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 15, 2013, 04:00:11 PM
good to hear he knows that we know that we need a passing CM.
Does he say that? I've only read the text, not seen the video, but all I see here is: "We always had four strikers and now we've got two with Rodallega and Berbatov, so we need players." ... "And in midfield as well, and maybe at the back because you don't know what will happen in the last couple of weeks." Nothing, in there at least, says to me that he thinks we need a creative central midfielder as opposed to another holding player like the oft-discussed Enoh.
He said in the video that we need creativity in CM someone who can pass and make things happen
Quote from: Ordar on August 15, 2013, 04:52:16 PM
He said in the video that we need creativity in CM someone who can pass and make things happen
Thanks. Like I said, I haven't had a chance to watch the video.
Sorry that wasnt meant to sound blunt, am at work and rushed to reply. Was just relaying what he said regarding it in the video
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 15, 2013, 04:00:11 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 15, 2013, 03:52:26 PM
Actually a great little press conference from Jol there. Sounds like Parker and Bent were the two players he was referring to near the end. It seems like he's had some frustrations in the transfer market. Will be interesting to see who comes in. I think he's right that we've shored up the defensive area of the team in the summer, and now we just need a couple of additions in attack. One thing you can say is that he have alot of options in the forward areas.
yeah i thought it was a good interview too. good to hear he knows that we know that we need a passing CM.
That isn't Parker though.
I reckon we probably inquired as to Parker's price, but didn't have any firm interest and Spurs are playing QPR to make them up their bid.
Quote from: itombomb on August 15, 2013, 05:42:03 PM
Quote from: Zu-Meister on August 15, 2013, 04:00:11 PM
Quote from: Ordar on August 15, 2013, 03:52:26 PM
Actually a great little press conference from Jol there. Sounds like Parker and Bent were the two players he was referring to near the end. It seems like he's had some frustrations in the transfer market. Will be interesting to see who comes in. I think he's right that we've shored up the defensive area of the team in the summer, and now we just need a couple of additions in attack. One thing you can say is that he have alot of options in the forward areas.
yeah i thought it was a good interview too. good to hear he knows that we know that we need a passing CM.
That isn't Parker though.
I reckon we probably inquired as to Parker's price, but didn't have any firm interest and Spurs are playing QPR to make them up their bid.
parker and another CM would be good. my hope is that sidwell and karagounis will be bit part players this season.
Always good too know that the manager is aware of what the side requires as the supporters ;-) Always knew that spell I had in charge of Barcelona would pay dividends one day ;-)
Did he mention that we miss Dempsey and Dembele? Sorry. I'll just get my coat.
That was a good interview